Vintage porcelain op art vase, designed by Beate Kuhn for Rosenthal as part of her Kummet series. Made in Selb, Germany circa 1950s.
Rosenthal Germany marking on base identifying the production era. This bud vase form is referred to as the 'Kummet' (horse collar) style because of its resemblance to a yoke. It is elegant and elongated with two openings. The piece has a high gloss white glaze. A collectible piece of the German Op Art pottery movement.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. Some residue inside.
Measurements:
17.5cm tall x 8cm wide x 5cm deep at widest point = approx 7" x 3" x 2"
Other Kummet vases shown in last image.
Beate Kuhn was one of the most important figures in contemporary German ceramic arts. In the 1950s, Kuhn formed a close working relationship with Karl and Ursula Scheid, and established a workshop community with artists. In 1952, she began designing functional modern ceramics for Rosenthal, the internationally renowned porcelain manufacturer in Selb. She is regarded as one of the most important German ceramic artists of the post-WWII era.
German porcelain company, Rosenthal was founded in 1879 as a workshop for the decoration of white porcelain by Philipp Rosenthal in the town of Erkersreuth in Selb. The company began to manufacture porcelain itself in 1891. From the very outset Rosenthal was a company that pointed the way ahead with its forms and décors. The close work with famous designers and artists since the early 1950’s had a major influence upon Rosenthal’s further development and the company was the first porcelain manufacturer to become a pioneer for contemporary, modern product design.
Rosenthal Germany marking on base identifying the production era. This bud vase form is referred to as the 'Kummet' (horse collar) style because of its resemblance to a yoke. It is elegant and elongated with two openings. The piece has a high gloss white glaze. A collectible piece of the German Op Art pottery movement.
Condition:
In excellent vintage condition. Some residue inside.
Measurements:
17.5cm tall x 8cm wide x 5cm deep at widest point = approx 7" x 3" x 2"
Other Kummet vases shown in last image.
Beate Kuhn was one of the most important figures in contemporary German ceramic arts. In the 1950s, Kuhn formed a close working relationship with Karl and Ursula Scheid, and established a workshop community with artists. In 1952, she began designing functional modern ceramics for Rosenthal, the internationally renowned porcelain manufacturer in Selb. She is regarded as one of the most important German ceramic artists of the post-WWII era.
German porcelain company, Rosenthal was founded in 1879 as a workshop for the decoration of white porcelain by Philipp Rosenthal in the town of Erkersreuth in Selb. The company began to manufacture porcelain itself in 1891. From the very outset Rosenthal was a company that pointed the way ahead with its forms and décors. The close work with famous designers and artists since the early 1950’s had a major influence upon Rosenthal’s further development and the company was the first porcelain manufacturer to become a pioneer for contemporary, modern product design.
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