Op-Art Floor Vase by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, 1960s

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Martin Freyer "Op Art" Bisque Porcelain Floor Vase, Model 2933, for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1992

An impressive sculptural floor vase … Read more Martin Freyer "Op Art" Bisque Porcelain Floor Vase, Model 2933, for Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, 1992

An impressive sculptural floor vase designed by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal Studio-Line, model 2933, produced in Germany in 1992. Standing 43 cm high, this striking piece exemplifies Freyer's exploration of rhythm, relief, and optical perception, transforming porcelain into an object that is as much sculpture as functional vessel.

The elongated rectangular form is animated by finely textured vertical reliefs interrupted by two deeply recessed circular elements. This interplay between linear repetition and rounded forms creates a dynamic composition that shifts with changing light, producing subtle shadows and optical movement across the matte white surface. The result is a work that balances geometric precision with an almost geological sense of erosion and texture.

Executed in unglazed bisque porcelain, the vase possesses a soft, stone-like appearance that emphasises its sculptural qualities. The absence of glaze allows the relief to become the primary visual language, recalling architectural concrete, carved limestone, and modernist relief sculpture.

Designer: Martin Freyer

Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line

Model: 2933

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Year: 1992

Material: Bisque porcelain

Colour: White

Style: Modernist; Op Art; Minimalist

Dimensions

Height: 43 cm

Width: 12 cm

Depth: 8.5 cm

Condition

Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Minor traces of age consistent with careful handling.

Please note that the lower interior has been partially filled with a cement-like material, most likely during its lifetime to increase stability when displayed as a sculptural object. The exterior remains unaffected, and the vase is fully stable. It can still be used for decorative branches or floral arrangements with a reduced internal depth.

Marks

Original Rosenthal Studio-Line mark and model number to the underside. This piece has an attribution mark,
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