“Tribal” Porcelain Duo – Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, 1964

Paired white cylinders from Rosenthal with a softly raised all-over “Tribal” pattern that feels both mid-century and quietly contemporary. The repeated sun- and totem-like motifs wrap the matte porcelain in a rhythmic relief, giving the duo a calm, textural presence on any shelf or sideboard.

• Dimensions:
  • Smaller vase: H 25.5 cm, Dia 12 cm
  • Taller vase: H 37 cm, W 9 cm, D 9 cm
• Material: Matte porcelain
• Brand: Rosenthal, Studio-Linie
• Designer: Cuno Fischer
• Color: White
• Condition: Very good vintage condition, light wear consistent with age, no visible chips or cracks
• Era: 1964
• Origin: Germany

Perfect for collectors of Rosenthal Studio-Linie and mid-century design, or as a quietly patterned pair on a console, dining table or windowsill with tall grasses or simple branches.

Cuno Fischer (1914–1973) was a German painter, stage designer and designer who studied graphics, set design and painting at the Kunstgewerbeschule Wuppertal before working on theatre productions in post-war Berlin. From the 1950s onwards he developed a distinctive visual language that moved between expressionist drawing, narrative scenes and stylised motifs, later translating this into glass and porcelain designs. His collaborations with manufacturers such as Rosenthal and Gralglas brought an artist’s sensibility to everyday objects, often using strong line work and repeating patterns, as seen in the “Tribal” series.

Rosenthal, founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria, is one of Germany’s most important porcelain manufacturers, recognised for combining industrial production with high design standards. With its Studio-Linie programme from the 1960s onwards, Rosenthal invited international artists and designers to create avant-garde forms and décors, making pieces like this set both functional objects and design collectibles.