Brutalist Floor Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1960s

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Martin Freyer Op Art Relief Bisque Porcelain Floor Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, circa 1965–1975

A striking large-scale porcelain vase … Read more Martin Freyer Op Art Relief Bisque Porcelain Floor Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, circa 1965–1975

A striking large-scale porcelain vase designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, exemplifying the optical precision and sculptural clarity that defined German modernist design during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Executed in matte white bisque porcelain, the vase belongs to Freyer's celebrated relief series, in which surface becomes the primary means of expression. The tall, slender form is enveloped by a rhythmic pleated structure that creates a subtle visual vibration. As light moves across the unglazed surface, the relief generates shifting shadows and changing optical effects, transforming the vase into a quiet kinetic object.

Its restrained monochrome palette and exceptional scale give the piece a strong architectural presence. Equally compelling as a functional vessel or a standalone sculpture, the vase perfectly illustrates Rosenthal Studio-Line's ambition to elevate porcelain into the realm of contemporary art and design.

Designer: Martin Freyer (1909–1975)

Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Period: Circa 1965–1975

Material: Bisque porcelain

Colour: White

Style: Op Art, Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist

Dimensions

Height: approximately 42 cm

Width: approximately 17 cm

Depth: approximately 7 cm

Marks

Original Rosenthal Studio-Line mark to the underside.

A refined and highly collectible example of German Op Art in porcelain, where vessel and sculpture become one.

Style: Op Art; Mid-Century Modern; Minimalist

Materials: Bisque Porcelain

Place of Origin: Germany

Period: Mid-20th Century

Condition: Excellent

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