{"product_id":"porcelaine-noire-vase-ashtray-duo-tapio-wirkkala-for-rosenthal-1960s","title":"Porcelaine Noire Vase \u0026 Ashtray Duo – Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare pairing of Tapio Wirkkala’s Model 7156 vase and matching ashtray in black Porcelaine Noire. Rounded glossy bodies contrast with finely ringed matte surfaces, creating a precise interplay of reflection, texture, and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVase: H 23 cm, Dia 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAshtray: H 4.5 cm, Dia 14 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelaine Noire, glazed and matte black porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Rosenthal Studio-Line\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Tapio Wirkkala\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Vase 7156\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition; minimal age-related wear and no chips, cracks, or restorations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemarks: Set of two pieces; ashtray with removable ringed insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duo works well on a console, mantelpiece, coffee table, or low sideboard. Against dark walls, it creates a layered tonal effect; in a pale classical or contemporary room, the glossy black porcelain provides a crisp visual anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the pairing is especially appealing because the two pieces share the same material, surface treatment, and visual language. Together, they offer a more complete representation of Wirkkala’s work for Rosenthal than either object alone and are relevant to collections of Nordic modernism, postwar porcelain, and twentieth-century European design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapio Wirkkala \u003c\/strong\u003e(1915–1985) was a leading figure in Finnish modernism, working across glass, porcelain, metal, and wood. His designs for Rosenthal are recognised for their disciplined forms, tactile surfaces, and close attention to material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosenthal\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rosenthal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57409203962231,"sku":"1529_1566","price":399.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/0434\/3415\/files\/1529_1566_DUO_Vase_Ashtray_Rosenthal_TapioWirkkala_Black_Porcelain_Matt-Glossy-1.jpg?v=1787644827","url":"https:\/\/www.berlinretrofinds.com\/products\/porcelaine-noire-vase-ashtray-duo-tapio-wirkkala-for-rosenthal-1960s","provider":"Berlin Retro Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}