Tall Porcelain Vase with Gilt Rim and Yellow Gradient Decor from Rosenthal Selb-Plößberg, Germany, 1960s

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Description

A graceful tall porcelain vase produced by Rosenthal at its Selb-Plößberg factory in Bavaria. Defined by its elegant proportions, luminous … Read more A graceful tall porcelain vase produced by Rosenthal at its Selb-Plößberg factory in Bavaria. Defined by its elegant proportions, luminous white-to-yellow gradient glaze, and delicate hand-applied gold rim, the vase embodies the refined simplicity that characterised Rosenthal's decorative porcelain during the postwar decades.

Manufacturer: Rosenthal

Factory: Selb-Plößberg

Country of Manufacture: Germany

Period: c. 1960s–1970s

Material: Porcelain

Colours: White, yellow, gold

Finish: Glossy glaze with hand-applied gilding

Dimensions

Height: 34.5 cm

Mouth diameter: 11 cm

Opening: Approximately 4 cm

Base diameter: 8.3 cm

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations observed. The glaze is beautifully preserved, and the gold rim remains bright and intact with virtually no visible wear.

About the Manufacturer

Founded in 1879, Rosenthal became one of Europe's most respected porcelain manufacturers through its exceptional craftsmanship and continuous innovation in design. The Selb-Plößberg factory in Bavaria specialised in high-quality decorative porcelain, producing elegant forms distinguished by sophisticated glazing techniques and meticulous hand finishing. During the 1960s and 1970s, Rosenthal successfully combined timeless forms with subtle modern colour palettes that remain highly appreciated today.

Design

The vase features a gently swelling body that rises into a softly flared neck, creating a balanced silhouette of understated elegance. Its most distinctive feature is the seamless transition from crisp white porcelain to a warm yellow gradient, giving the surface an atmospheric quality that appears to glow as it catches the light. A finely hand-painted gold rim provides a refined finishing touch, emphasising the purity of the form without overpowering its restrained design. The result is a vase that relies on proportion, colour, and flawless craftsmanship rather than elaborate decoration.

Marked with the green Rosenthal Selb-Plößberg factory mark on the underside.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Materials: Porcelain

Place of Origin: Germany

Condition: Excellent

Its generous height makes this vase particularly effective on the floor, a console, or a sideboard, where its subtle colour transition can be appreciated against both light and dark backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with natural wood, travertine, marble, brass, and contemporary interiors seeking a restrained accent of colour. Equally attractive displayed empty or with long-stemmed flowers and branches, it brings quiet elegance to a wide range of settings. This piece has an attribution mark,
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