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Rosenthal Duo: Sculptural White Porcelain Icons by Lino Sabattini candleholder & Claus Josef Riedel Tulip Vase
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Product description
*Rosenthal Duo: Sculptural White Porcelain Icons by Lino Sabattini & Claus Josef Riedel*
**A Harmonious Dialogue Between Form and Function, Neo-Classicism and Organic Modernism**
Step into the refined world of 20th-century European design with this curated pair of sculptural porcelain works, both created by legendary designers for **Rosenthal Studio-Line**. Each object—one a **tall, sculpted candleholder** by **Lino Sabattini**, the other an elegant **Fazzoletto vase** by **Claus Josef Riedel**—tells a story of bold form, tactile purity, and timeless sophistication.
The Designers:
* **Lino Sabattini** (1925–2016), the Italian maestro of form, brought his distinct fusion of Neo-Classical poise and Modernist clarity to the world of porcelain in the 1980s and ’90s. With roots in silversmithing and tutelage under Gio Ponti, Sabattini’s porcelain objects are rare but unmistakably his: refined, sculptural, and imbued with a quiet, meditative elegance.
* **Claus Josef Riedel**, of the famed Austrian glassmaking dynasty, surprises and delights in his collaboration with Rosenthal. Best known for revolutionizing glassware with his wine-specific stems, Riedel here turns to porcelain to express a *Fazzoletto*—Italian for “handkerchief”—in delicate, flowing folds that evoke softness in a rigid material.
Object Details:
**1. Lino Sabattini Candleholder**
* **Designer:** Lino Sabattini
* **Manufacturer:** Rosenthal Studio-Line
* **Material:** Bisque porcelain (matte exterior, glossy interior)
* **Color:** Pristine white
* **Height:** 30 cm (11.8 in)
* **Style:** Sculptural Minimalism, Neo-Classicism meets Postmodern
* **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear; first choice
Sabattini’s tall candleholder is a study in serenity and rhythm. Rising like a column but subtly asymmetrical in profile, it balances purity with sensuality. It is more than a utilitarian object—it is a modern relic, a whisper from classical antiquity reimagined in white porcelain.
**2. *Fazzoletto* Vase by Claus Josef Riedel**
* **Designer:** Claus Josef Riedel
* **Manufacturer:** Rosenthal Studio-Line
* **Material:** Fine white bisque porcelain
* **Finish:** Matte outside, glossy inside
* **Height:** 26 cm (10.2 in)
* **Condition:** Excellent; **first choice**
* **Design Period:** 1970s
This Fazzoletto vase is one of Riedel’s rare ventures into porcelain—yet it bears all the hallmarks of his mastery. The flowing, asymmetrical silhouette defies gravity, freezing the gesture of a suspended cloth in motion. Its organic contours invite touch and contemplation, making it a sculptural centerpiece even when unfilled.
A Dialogue in Design:
Together, these two objects represent two distinct yet harmonious visions. Sabattini’s work reveres the classical pillar; Riedel's celebrates the unrestrained motion of fabric. One reaches upward with composed restraint; the other curves and sways like a whispered breeze. What binds them is **material, proportion, and the unmistakable Rosenthal quality**—studio porcelain at its conceptual and aesthetic peak.
Provenance & Significance:
These pieces were produced by **Rosenthal Studio-Line**, the avant-garde arm of the historic German porcelain manufacturer, founded in 1961 to foster experimental collaborations with leading artists and designers. Studio-Line’s output, particularly from the 1960s to 1980s, remains among the most collectible and museum-worthy porcelain design of the 20th century.
This set is ideal for collectors of European modernist design, connoisseurs of sculptural objects, or anyone wishing to own a quietly radical conversation between **Italian and Austrian design minds**—one rooted in history, the other in motion.
**Details at a Glance:**
* **Manufacturers:** Rosenthal Studio-Line
* **Designers:** Lino Sabattini, Claus Josef Riedel
* **Country of Origin:** Germany
* **Material:** Fine bisque porcelain
* **Color:** White (matte exterior, glossy interior)
* **Heights:** 30 cm (candleholder), 26 cm (vase)
* **Condition:** Both pieces in excellent vintage condition, *first choice*
**Shipping & Handling**
Items will be professionally packed with the utmost care. International shipping is available—please inquire for a custom quote. Local pick-up and combined shipping options may also be arranged upon request.
Why Collect This Duo?
* **Two Icons:** Own rare porcelain works by two of the 20th century's most celebrated design figures.
* **Material Beauty:** Matte bisque porcelain gives each piece an architectural elegance and subtle tactility.
* **Museum Quality:** These objects exemplify the Studio-Line’s ethos of merging art and function.
* **Perfect Harmony:** Whether displayed together on a console or separately across a room, they speak a refined visual language that bridges eras and movements.
**Browse my shop for more curated design collectibles, porcelain rarities, and mid-century treasures. Questions are always welcome.**
**Please note:** This is a private sale of vintage goods. As per German law, returns or warranties are excluded. Buyer is responsible for any customs duties or VAT on international shipments.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsWhiteMaterialPorcelainNumber of items2StyleVintageBrandRosenthalHeight30 cmWidth99 cmDepth99 cm