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Discover the 1970s with Martin Freyer’s Op Art Masterpiece

A Dialogue Between Illusion and Form, Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany

In the bold and experimental landscape of 1960s–1970s design, Hans Martin Freyer emerged as one of Rosenthal’s most visionary collaborators. With his distinctive sense for rhythm, texture, and illusion, Freyer translated the hypnotic language of Op Art – with its pulsating optical effects – into the refined medium of porcelain.

This tall Rosenthal Studio-Line vase, crafted in Germany between the 1960s and 1970s, captures the era’s fascination with geometry, movement, and perception. Its sculptural relief surface transforms as light moves across it, creating a mesmerizing optical play that is at once mathematical and poetic – a true embodiment of the design ethos of its time.

Height: 43 cm
Width: 14 × 10 cm
Material: Fine white porcelain with Op Art relief
Markings: Rosenthal Studio-Line hallmark at the base
Period: Late 1960s–early 1970s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with only minimal wear consistent with age. The surface shows a soft patina, a testament to its authenticity and the passage of time.

Freyer’s work for Rosenthal stands among the finest examples of mid-century German design – minimal in form, yet endlessly complex to the eye. His Op Art vases blur the line between sculpture and object, inviting viewers into an optical dance where form and light are in constant conversation.

This particular model, with its commanding 43 cm height, possesses a striking architectural presence. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or integrated into a minimalist interior, it exudes quiet sophistication and timeless modernity.

Founded in 1961, Rosenthal Studio-Line became a laboratory for innovation, uniting artists, architects, and designers to redefine what porcelain could be. Freyer’s contributions, particularly in his Relief and Op Art series, exemplify this spirit of experimentation, merging technical mastery with avant-garde aesthetics. Among Rosenthal’s most innovative developments was the patented Porcelaine Noire – a pioneering black porcelain finish that achieved unprecedented depth and contrast in the ceramic surface.

Hans Martin Freyer (1909–1975) was a polymath: painter, industrial designer, and stage artist. Born in Hanover, he studied at the Technische Universität Darmstadt and later at Berlin’s Reimann School. After periods in Italy, France, and Switzerland, he briefly worked in the United States as a set designer and interior architect before returning to Germany, where he famously created the Volkswagen logo. From 1964 to 1974, Freyer designed for Rosenthal Porcelain, developing a series of bold relief decorations that married the visual logic of Op Art with the delicate tactility of porcelain – turning everyday vessels into meditations on perception.

Provenance:
Designer: Hans Martin Freyer
Manufacturer: Rosenthal Studio-Line
Country: Germany
Period: 1960s–1970s
Movement: Op Art, Mid-Century Modern

Condition and authenticity: This piece remains in excellent vintage condition, with no cracks, chips, or restoration. Minor surface wear is consistent with age and adds to its authenticity. The Rosenthal Studio-Line mark is clearly visible on the base.

A rare opportunity to own an authentic work of modern art in porcelain – Freyer’s sculptural mastery meets Rosenthal’s timeless craftsmanship, distilled in a vase that still feels utterly contemporary.

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