German Flying Swans Vase in Glossy Porcelain from Rosenthal, 1950s

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Rosenthal "flying swans" vase, bahnhof selb, germany, 1951

an elegant porcelain vase produced by rosenthal at the bahnhof selb factory … Read more Rosenthal "flying swans" vase, bahnhof selb, germany, 1951

an elegant porcelain vase produced by rosenthal at the bahnhof selb factory in 1951. Finished in a soft celadon-blue glaze and decorated with a graceful procession of flying swans in white with hand-applied gold accents, the vase reflects the refined optimism of early postwar european design while drawing inspiration from east asian decorative traditions.

manufacturer: rosenthal

factory: bahnhof selb

model: l5052

country of manufacture: germany

year: 1951

material: porcelain

colours: celadon blue, white, gold

finish: glossy glaze with hand-applied gilding

dimensions

height: 25.5 cm

diameter: approximately 16 cm

condition

excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. Minimal signs of age. The glaze and gilding remain beautifully preserved.

about the manufacturer

founded in 1879, rosenthal established itself as one of europe's leading porcelain manufacturers through its combination of technical excellence and progressive design. In the years following the second world war, the company introduced collections that balanced traditional craftsmanship with a renewed sense of elegance and optimism. The bahnhof selb factory played an important role in this period, producing finely decorated porcelain that remains highly regarded by collectors today.

design

the vase presents a gently swelling body with balanced proportions that provide an ideal canvas for its delicate decoration. A continuous procession of stylised flying swans encircles the surface, rendered in white against a luminous celadon-blue ground and enriched with finely painted gold details. The motif recalls the poetic simplicity of japanese decorative art, while the restrained colour palette lends the composition a timeless elegance. Gold bands at the rim and foot frame the design, adding a refined finish without distracting from the graceful movement of the birds.

the underside bears the green rosenthal bahnhof selb factory mark, the impressed model number l5052, and the gold date mark "21", indicating production in 1951.

style: mid-century modern; chinoiserie influence

materials: porcelain

place of origin: germany

condition: excellent

equally beautiful as a decorative vase or displayed on its own, this piece complements both classic and contemporary interiors. Its soft celadon glaze pairs effortlessly with natural wood, marble, and neutral palettes, while the subtle gilding adds warmth and refinement. It also sits beautifully alongside scandinavian, japanese-inspired, and mid-century decorative objects. This piece has an attribution mark,
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