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Porcelain Bowl/Tray by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, ca. 1970s
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Product description
**Modernist Precision — Porcelain Bowl/Tray by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, ca. 1970s**
A testament to the **elegant clarity of postwar German design**, this porcelain **bowl or tray** was conceived by renowned designer **Hans Theo Baumann** for **Rosenthal Studio Line**, one of the most influential design-forward porcelain lines of the 20th century.
Measuring **26 cm in diameter and 4.5 cm in height**, this versatile form straddles the line between vessel and sculpture. Its **restrained proportions, pure geometry, and soft matte-white glaze** reflect Baumann’s unmistakable design ethos—where form serves function, and beauty arises from precision.
Whether employed as a minimalist centrepiece or displayed in a curated porcelain collection, this piece exemplifies the enduring appeal of **mid-century European modernism**.
**About the Designer: Hans Theo Baumann (1924–2016)**
A pivotal figure in German industrial design, **Hans Theo Baumann** was celebrated for his commitment to **functional clarity and formal restraint**. Trained at the Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich and later active with leading porcelain manufacturers including Rosenthal and Thomas, Baumann brought a **rationalist sensibility** to everyday objects—imbuing them with both serenity and sophistication.
His collaborations with Rosenthal, particularly under the **Studio Line** imprint, resulted in pieces that have since become **icons of modernist design**, housed in museum collections and coveted by collectors worldwide.
**Details**
* **Manufacturer:** Rosenthal Studio Line
* **Designer:** Hans Theo Baumann
* **Origin:** Germany
* **Period:** circa 1970s
* **Dimensions:** Ø 26 cm × H 4.5 cm
* **Material:** Glazed porcelain
* **Condition:** Very good vintage condition with reasonable signs of wear. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
**Curator’s Note**
More than a utilitarian object, this piece embodies **the Bauhaus-influenced spirit** of democratic design in postwar Germany: elegant, honest, and quietly radical. It speaks equally to collectors of **mid-century modern ceramics** and to those who appreciate **design where nothing is superfluous**—a silent, porcelain meditation on balance and form.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, White, Multi Color, BlackMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1BrandRosenthalHeight5 cmWidth25 cmDepth25 cm