Porcelaine Noire Vase – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1970s
Porcelaine Noire Vase – Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1970s
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Rare black bisque porcelain vase designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, featuring fine vertical striations and a bold relief inspired by prehistoric ammonite fossils. Its gently curved rectangular form and matte black surface reflect Freyer’s interest in organic structures, texture and optical effects.
- Dimensions: H 24.5 cm, W 24 cm, D 11 cm
- Material: Porcelaine Noire, black bisque porcelain
- Brand: Rosenthal
- Designer: Martin Freyer
- Color: Matte black with glossy black interior
- Condition: Good to very good vintage condition. Small chip to the lower edge near one corner, not noticeable in the normal display position. No cracks or restorations; minor traces of age and use.
- Era: 1970s
- Origin: Germany
- Remarks: Original Rosenthal Studio-Line markings present
With its broad proportions and strong relief, the vase works particularly well on a low console, sideboard or open shelf where directional light can emphasise its surface. It is a distinctive choice for collectors of Rosenthal Studio-Line and fits naturally into modernist, Brutalist and monochrome interiors.
Hans Martin Freyer (1909–1975) was a German painter, graphic and industrial designer whose work ranged from architecture and stage design to textiles and product design. From 1964 to 1974 he designed for Rosenthal, developing sculptural relief decorations for glass and porcelain in the studio-line - most famously the Plissée vases, whose pleated, fabric-like white or black bisque surfaces remain icons of mid-century and Op-Art influenced German porcelain design.
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.