Vase, ivory white porcelain, Edelstein, Germany, 1960s.
230 PLN
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The Edelstein porcelain vase, created in Germany during the 1960s, is a notable example of the era’s synthesis of experimental op-art geometry with the disciplined minimalism of mid-century modern style. Crafted from fine, ivory-white porcelain with a subtle warm hue and a glossy finish, its entire surface is adorned with a regular embossed pattern that evokes elongated diamonds or vertical zigzags. This relief motif generates a three-dimensional interplay with light, highlighting the precision of the edges and the flawless smoothness of the material. The vessel’s body tapers slightly toward the base in a classic cylindrical silhouette, completed by a smoothly rounded rim that further emphasizes the purity of form and interplay of light and shadow. The vase is marked with the Edelstein Bavaria signature and is preserved in excellent, immaculate condition with no signs of wear. This vase speaks in the visual language of its time—an era when German design ventured boldly into modernity, yet remained anchored in traditional craftsmanship. The Op-art inspired relief pattern, free from any painted accents, is reminiscent of the 1960s fascination with repetition, rhythm, and the sensation of visual openness. The porcelain's surface, breaking light along crisp, geometric edges, creates a moody graphic depth, as if inviting contemplation not only of detail but also of the choreography of shadow and illumination. This object tells a quiet story about design as a balance between discipline and artistic freedom. The vase would serve as a decorative statement in a curated living room or an interior with mid-century modern influences. It can be paired with darker woods, polished nickel, or leather accessories, or left standing alone on a minimalist veneered console or coffee table to allow its relief motif to take center stage. For a focused effect, use simple floral arrangements or a single bare branch to underscore the minimalist essence of the porcelain without competing with its bold structure.
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Height20 cm
Depth9 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height20 cm
Depth9 cm
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