Rosenthal - Dorothy Hafner - 鹽及胡椒瓶 (2) - Flash One - 瓷器 - MEMPHIS Group Era Set

Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio Linie, “Flash” Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1980s

Germany, 1985
Porcelain with transfer-printed decoration
H: 10.5 cm (salt), 8.6 cm (pepper)

A radiant pair of porcelain salt and pepper shakers from the celebrated “Flash” series designed by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal Studio Linie. Created as part of Rosenthal’s groundbreaking design collaborations of the 1980s, this pair captures the spirit of postmodern exuberance—playful, dynamic, and unmistakably bold.

The *Flash* design, first introduced in 1982, became one of Rosenthal’s defining visual statements of the decade. Hafner’s characteristic language of zigzag lines, splintered shapes, and saturated color fields—blue, red, yellow, and black—translates the rhythm of the era into porcelain form. Each shaker’s slightly different geometry reinforces Hafner’s belief that everyday objects should surprise and delight, transforming the table into a stage for visual performance.

Dorothy Hafner (b. 1952, New Haven, Connecticut) is an American designer and artist known for bridging the worlds of fine art and industrial design. A graduate of Skidmore College, she founded Art in Dining in 1979, creating tableware for Tiffany & Co. before her celebrated collaboration with Rosenthal. Her Studio Linie designs—especially *Flash* and *Perspective*—are considered icons of 1980s design, featured in major design collections worldwide.

Rosenthal Studio Linie, founded in 1961, became an international symbol of avant-garde porcelain production, commissioning artists such as Tapio Wirkkala, Bjørn Wiinblad, Otto Piene, and Dorothy Hafner to reimagine the boundaries of form and function. The *Flash* series exemplifies Rosenthal’s postmodern phase, merging advanced manufacturing precision with the vibrancy of contemporary art.

Condition: Both pieces are in very good vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Colors remain vivid and surfaces retain a soft gloss.

A perfect addition for collectors of postmodern ceramics or Rosenthal Studio Linie, these salt and pepper shakers stand as joyful artifacts of an era when design embraced energy, optimism, and individuality.

Shipping: Securely packed and shipped from Germany, with international collectors in mind. Combined shipping available upon request.

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