Graphic Porcelain Trio – Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal, 1964

A striking porcelain trio by Rosenthal from 1964, combining tall tapering forms with a sharply articulated graphic decor by Hans Theo Baumann. Executed in glossy yellow porcelain with intricate black geometric patterning, the three vases bring together clear silhouette and visual precision in a distinctly mid-century composition. The interplay between the strict vertical bodies and the dense linear surface gives the set both rhythm and tension.

• Dimensions:
  
  • Tall vase: H 46.5 cm, W 7.5 cm, D 7.5 cm
    
  • Medium vase: H 36 cm, W 6 cm, D 6 cm
    
  • Small vase: H 21.5 cm, W 7 cm, D 7 cm
    
• Material: Glossy porcelain
  
• Brand: Rosenthal
  
• Designer: Hans Theo Baumann
  
• Color: Yellow, black
  
• Era: 1960s
  
• Origin: Germany
  
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips, cracks, or restorations.
  
• Remarks: Set of three; model 1703.

This trio has the kind of graphic energy that immediately sharpens a room. The yellow ground feels warm and luminous, while the black decor adds a precise, almost optical pulse across the surface. 

Hans Theo Baumann (1924–2016) was one of the leading figures of German post-war design, working across porcelain, glass, interiors and industrial design. Born in Basel, he trained in textile design and studied in Dresden and Basel before beginning a long collaboration with Rosenthal from 1954 into the 1970s, while also running his own studio and later teaching design in Berlin and Ahmedabad. His work is known for clear geometry, precision and a strong understanding of material, qualities that also define his porcelain designs for Rosenthal.

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.