Surface Vase Duo – Achim Haigis for Rosenthal, early 2000s

Rosenthal Studio-Line vase duo from Achim Haigis’ Surface series, made in matte white bisque porcelain. Defined by crisp faceted planes and folded geometric volumes, the two vases use light and shadow as part of the design, with one form broader and more compact, the other taller and more vertical.

• Dimensions:
  
  • Vase I: H 17.5 cm, W 15.5 cm, D 12 cm
    
  • Vase II: H 20 cm, W 8 cm, D 6 cm
• Material: Bisque porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal 
  
• Designer: Achim Haigis
  
• Color: Matte white
  
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minimal signs of wear; no chips, cracks, or repairs
  
• Era: Early 2000s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Remarks: Set of two; Surface series

These work best where light can hit them from the side and sharpen the edges. Place them on a console or pedestal and keep the flowers minimal, ideally one stem in just one vase.

Achim Haigis (b. 1969) is a German designer from Rottweil whose work moves with clarity, precision, and restraint. With an early background in toolmaking and later studies in product design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Haigis developed a design language centered on geometry, material honesty, and the subtle play of light across surface and form. His Surface collection for Rosenthal translates this approach into porcelain, creating objects that feel both exact and quietly expressive.

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.