Porcelaine Noire Vase Duo – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1960s–70s

Curated pair of Porcelaine Noire vases combining a tall, narrow form with a lower vase defined by dense wave-like relief. Matte black porcelain and subtly glossy accents reveal the patterns as light moves across the surfaces, giving the monochrome pair depth without added decoration.

• Dimensions:
  
  • Tall vase: H 38 cm, W 15.5 cm, D 7 cm
    
  • Medium vase: H 25 cm, W 19 cm, D 11,5 cm
    
• Material: Porcelaine Noire, black bisque porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal Studio-Line
  
• Designer: Martin Freyer
  
• Color: Black
  
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minimal age-related wear and no chips, cracks, or restorations
  
• Era: 1960s–1970s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Set of two vases

The pairing works particularly well on a long sideboard, entrance console, mantelpiece, or open shelf. It can disappear discreetly into dark walls and lacquered furniture or provide graphic contrast in a bright interior with white walls, patterned textiles, coloured glass, and contemporary art.

For collectors, the duo brings together two complementary Freyer forms in Rosenthal’s distinctive Porcelaine Noire. The shared material, contrasting proportions, and clear attribution make it a more coherent acquisition than two unrelated objects, with particular relevance to collections of Op Art, postwar German porcelain, and European modernism.

Martin Freyer (1909–1975) worked across graphic, stage, exhibition, and industrial design. For Rosenthal Studio-Line, he translated optical rhythm into pronounced porcelain reliefs that change character according to the direction and intensity of light.

Porcelaine Noire was developed by Rosenthal as a black porcelain body rather than a conventional surface glaze. Its deep matte finish places the emphasis on silhouette, relief, and shadow, making it especially effective for Freyer’s visually complex designs.