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Rare XL ARCHAIS Heinrich FUCHS Op Art Retro HUTSCHENREUTHER Porcelain Vase / Pot
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Product description
Sculptural Porcelain Masterpiece by Heinrich Fuchs for Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1960s
**Designer:** Heinrich Fuchs
**Manufacturer:** Lorenz Hutschenreuther
**Origin:** Germany
**Date:** Circa 1965–1970
**Model:** Archais Series, No. 6833
**Material:** Glazed Porcelain
**Technique:** Molded, Gloss-Finish
**Dimensions:** Height 21 cm x Width 27 cm
**Signature:** Hutschenreuther 6833
**Description:**
A striking relic of mid-century innovation, this bold porcelain vessel by **Heinrich Fuchs** belongs to his now-iconic *Archais* series—an avant-garde collection that redefined the artistic identity of the storied **Lorenz Hutschenreuther manufactory** in the 1960s. Rendered in radiant white and defined by a dramatic, sculptural silhouette, this piece is less a vase and more a **ceramic sculpture**—a frozen gesture of modernism that still ripples with relevance.
With jagged, starburst-like edges that oscillate between the natural and the geometric, the vase evokes a crumpled paper crown or a frozen flower mid-bloom—an interplay of **organic asymmetry** and calculated abstraction. The form reads almost architectural in nature, yet it retains the tactility of a hand-molded object. Its glossy white glaze amplifies the peaks and valleys of the surface, allowing light to trace its contours with painterly drama.
At the heart of this work lies the legacy of **Op Art** and its infatuation with optical illusion and perceptual play. But unlike the dizzying flatness of Op Art graphics, Fuchs here transforms the concept into three-dimensional tension. This is not merely an object to look at—it is an object that looks back, capturing and refracting its environment with grace and intention.
Fuchs—whose work bridged **porcelain tradition** and **modernist rebellion**—ushered in a daring new chapter for Hutschenreuther, a firm previously known for its Rococo figurines and baroque ornament. With the *Archais* and *Calabash* collections, he flung open the gates to a new formal language rooted in abstraction, material honesty, and sculptural purity.
**Why Collect This Piece:**
* A standout example of **mid-century modern ceramic innovation**, where form eclipses function.
* Part of a **seminal design series** by a pivotal German designer whose works are increasingly sought after by collectors of 20th-century applied arts.
* A conversation-starting focal point—whether placed solo on a console or paired with its twin in a dramatic tablescape.
* Exemplifies the **post-war shift** in German design from decorative excess to structural clarity.
**Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition with minor and expected signs of age. Surfaces remain bright and luminous; no cracks or repairs.
This piece embodies the very spirit of **mid-century radical elegance**—a porcelain object that feels closer to sculpture than to serviceware. Whether viewed through the lens of design history, material poetry, or simply as a stunning visual presence, it stands as a **testament to the artistic courage** of Heinrich Fuchs and the evolution of German porcelain at large.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height21 cmWidth27 cmDepth27 cm