Rosenthal - Dorothy Hafner - Platter (6) - Flash - Porcelain

Dear Bidders,
Thank you for your interest in my offer.

I'm offering here a Rosenthal “Flash” tableware set – Design by Dorothy Hafner (1980s).

Striking and highly collectible porcelain set from the iconic Flash series by Rosenthal, designed by renowned American artist Dorothy Hafner.
This bold postmodern design embodies the spirit of the 1980s with its dynamic geometric patterns, vibrant color blocks, and playful Memphis-style aesthetic.
Dorothy Hafner was one of the most distinctive designers collaborating with Rosenthal in the late 20th century. An American artist and designer, she became especially prominent during the 1980s, a period defined by bold experimentation and the rise of postmodern design.
Her work is closely associated with the spirit of the Memphis Group—characterized by playful geometry, asymmetry, and vibrant color palettes. Hafner translated these ideas into porcelain, creating pieces that blurred the line between functional tableware and expressive art objects.
Working with Rosenthal, she introduced highly original collections such as the Flash series, which stood out for its graphic patterns, layered shapes, and dynamic visual rhythm. Her designs were considered innovative and unconventional at the time, helping to redefine how everyday objects like tea and coffee sets could look.

Today, Dorothy Hafner’s work is regarded as highly collectible, appreciated both for its artistic value and its representation of 1980s design culture.

A true statement piece and highly collectible example of postmodern porcelain design.

SOME ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
* The set includes a large serving platter, bowl, sugar bowl, creamer (milk jug), salt & pepper shakers
* Please watch carefully all the pictures, they are also a part of description ( each one can be enlarged )
* I would like to point out that the items I am selling are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and age, such as minor scratches, scuffs, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents etc.
- Any major damage -s is / are ALWAYS shown in the photos -

* Please remember about Catawiki’s rules and make a payment maximally within 3 days after auction end

The set will be properly prepared for the shipping ( mainly recycled materials ) and sent insured ( up to 500€ ).

IMPORTANT:
If, however, the item is damaged or lost, please contact me via the internal Catawiki chat.
According to EU law for courier companies, in any case of damage to an international shipment, the first step in obtaining compensation is for the RECIPIENT to report the damage to their local supplier within 7 days of receiving the shipment. Only then, after the RECIPENT ( you ) receives a certificate of damage, I as the sender can claim compensation.
In addition, the following photos will be required: the damage to the item, the outside of the box with the shipping label, and the inside of the box including the materials used to protect the shipment.
Please don’t bid if you don’t accept that.

Happy bidding and good luck!


***Condition categories according to Catawiki:***

* „as new” - unused
* „excellent condition” - barely used with minimal signs of wear / usage
* „good condition” - used with small signs of aging and / or imperfections / defects
* „fair condition” - heavily used with possibly minor damage / parts missing
* „poor” - heavily used with major cracks, damages and / or major parts missing
* „very poor” - showing significant decay, loss of original texture or solidity of the material