Rosenthal Martin Freyer - Vase (1) - Plissée 3019 - Porcelain
Martin Freyer, renowned for his innovative approach to porcelain artistry, left an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary porcelain design.
This rare and magnificent 42 cm tall bisque porcelain vase, designed by Freyer himself for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1968, bestowed the title "Plissée" later on, is considered to be the highlight of his designs for Rosenthal.
In the hallowed year of 1968, amidst a climate rife with artistic experimentation, Martin Freyer conceived this masterpiece that revolutionised the world of porcelain design. With meticulous attention to detail and a penchant for pushing boundaries, Freyer embarked on a quest to breathe life into the inanimate. His vision was to create a vase that would exude elegance, embodying both form and function in perfect harmony.
The original Plissée vase on sale here was materialized in 1975, as the specific design of Rosenthal stamp incline. Standing at a statuesque 42 cm, the vase boasts a unique bisque porcelain composition—a type of unglazed porcelain renowned for its delicate texture, and soft matte finish. The Plissée vase's allure lay not only in its size and composition but in its distinctive design language, an iconic design of the Op Art movement.
The Rosenthal Studio-Line, revered for its commitment to innovation and collaboration with notable designers, provided the perfect canvas for Freyer's artistic vision. Founded in 1961, this avant-garde studio sought to challenge the norms of porcelain design by infusing it with modern sensibilities. Freyer's partnership with Rosenthal Studio-Line thus epitomized the symbiotic relationship between artist and institution, resulting in a vessel of extraordinary beauty.
Today, as collectors and enthusiasts alike search for the elusive Plissée vase, we remain captivated by its allure. The quest for this rare gem, a testament to Freyer's artistic genius, continues to fuel our collective curiosity. Its existence stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and design, forever etching Martin Freyer's name into the annals of German design history.
Here, you may purchase this piece of art, in it's largest version!
Anecdotally, this vase is also referred to sometimes in Germany as the "Zwiebel" meaning, onion, for it's shape, rather than the elegant French word "Plissée", for its structure of lines.
***The Designer: ***
Hans Martin Freyer (1909-1975) was a German painter and designer. He was born in Hanover, Germany, and studied at the at the Technische Universität Darmstadt (Darmstadt University of Technology) . In 1933, he spent time in the Balkans, Italy, France, and Switzerland. After returning to Germany, he studied at the Universität der Künste Berlin (University of Art Berlin) and the Reimann School in Berlin.
From 1937 to 1938, Freyer worked as a landscape architect, interior designer, and set designer in the US. Upon his return to Germany, he designed the Volkswagen logo. During the Second World War, Freyer worked as an art designer for stage productions of opera houses, cabaret stages, and variety shows.
Throughout his career, Freyer also worked as a portrait artist, as well as a graphic and industrial designer for surface decorations and structures. He created designs for wallpapers, textiles, decorative materials, and light metal. From 1964 to 1974, he designed for Rosenthal Porcelain, developing relief decorations for glass and porcelain vases of the studio-line. His most well-known design is the Pleated Vase, designed in 1968, which was known in white and black onion form.
***Sum-Up***
Designer: Martin Freyer
Manufacturer: Rosenthal
Design year: 1968
Country of Manufacture: Germany
West German Pottery WGP
Identifying Marks: This piece has an attribution mark of the manufacturer
Style: Vintage, Mid-Century Modern, Op Art
Detailed Condition: Very Good to Excellent — This vintage item has no defects.
It may show slight traces of time and use, as reasonable patina and such.
Material: bisque porcelain
Colour: White, matte
Height: 42 cm
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Martin Freyer, renowned for his innovative approach to porcelain artistry, left an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary porcelain design.
This rare and magnificent 42 cm tall bisque porcelain vase, designed by Freyer himself for Rosenthal Studio-Line in 1968, bestowed the title "Plissée" later on, is considered to be the highlight of his designs for Rosenthal.
In the hallowed year of 1968, amidst a climate rife with artistic experimentation, Martin Freyer conceived this masterpiece that revolutionised the world of porcelain design. With meticulous attention to detail and a penchant for pushing boundaries, Freyer embarked on a quest to breathe life into the inanimate. His vision was to create a vase that would exude elegance, embodying both form and function in perfect harmony.
The original Plissée vase on sale here was materialized in 1975, as the specific design of Rosenthal stamp incline. Standing at a statuesque 42 cm, the vase boasts a unique bisque porcelain composition—a type of unglazed porcelain renowned for its delicate texture, and soft matte finish. The Plissée vase's allure lay not only in its size and composition but in its distinctive design language, an iconic design of the Op Art movement.
The Rosenthal Studio-Line, revered for its commitment to innovation and collaboration with notable designers, provided the perfect canvas for Freyer's artistic vision. Founded in 1961, this avant-garde studio sought to challenge the norms of porcelain design by infusing it with modern sensibilities. Freyer's partnership with Rosenthal Studio-Line thus epitomized the symbiotic relationship between artist and institution, resulting in a vessel of extraordinary beauty.
Today, as collectors and enthusiasts alike search for the elusive Plissée vase, we remain captivated by its allure. The quest for this rare gem, a testament to Freyer's artistic genius, continues to fuel our collective curiosity. Its existence stands as a testament to the transformative power of art and design, forever etching Martin Freyer's name into the annals of German design history.
Here, you may purchase this piece of art, in it's largest version!
Anecdotally, this vase is also referred to sometimes in Germany as the "Zwiebel" meaning, onion, for it's shape, rather than the elegant French word "Plissée", for its structure of lines.
***The Designer: ***
Hans Martin Freyer (1909-1975) was a German painter and designer. He was born in Hanover, Germany, and studied at the at the Technische Universität Darmstadt (Darmstadt University of Technology) . In 1933, he spent time in the Balkans, Italy, France, and Switzerland. After returning to Germany, he studied at the Universität der Künste Berlin (University of Art Berlin) and the Reimann School in Berlin.
From 1937 to 1938, Freyer worked as a landscape architect, interior designer, and set designer in the US. Upon his return to Germany, he designed the Volkswagen logo. During the Second World War, Freyer worked as an art designer for stage productions of opera houses, cabaret stages, and variety shows.
Throughout his career, Freyer also worked as a portrait artist, as well as a graphic and industrial designer for surface decorations and structures. He created designs for wallpapers, textiles, decorative materials, and light metal. From 1964 to 1974, he designed for Rosenthal Porcelain, developing relief decorations for glass and porcelain vases of the studio-line. His most well-known design is the Pleated Vase, designed in 1968, which was known in white and black onion form.
***Sum-Up***
Designer: Martin Freyer
Manufacturer: Rosenthal
Design year: 1968
Country of Manufacture: Germany
West German Pottery WGP
Identifying Marks: This piece has an attribution mark of the manufacturer
Style: Vintage, Mid-Century Modern, Op Art
Detailed Condition: Very Good to Excellent — This vintage item has no defects.
It may show slight traces of time and use, as reasonable patina and such.
Material: bisque porcelain
Colour: White, matte
Height: 42 cm
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Please pay attention that shipping costs are determined over the app function
I try to describe all the items as accurately and as honestly as possible, and I always include photos of the actual items.
There can be naturally occurring manufacturer's defects, slight surface scratching, or wear consistent with normal use.
Any condition outside normal vintage wear, like chips or cracks or serious defaults, will be noted and/or clearly visible on the photos.
Most importantly: this is a transaction between a private seller and a private buyer of secondhand items, so no refunds or returns are accepted, nor any claims of guarantee or similar services.
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