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Berlin, Germany
Product description
🌟 **Design History Spotlight: Dorothy Hafner's 'Flash' Vase Set 🌟** Introducing an iconic set from the 1980s: a quartet of 'Flash' vases designed by the visionary Dorothy Hafner and produced by Rosenthal in Germany. This exclusive set includes 2 vases sized 23 cm and 2 vases sized 19 cm, featuring all variations in size and pattern. A true collector's dream! 🎨 **A Bold Memphis Group Masterpiece** 🎨 With their vibrant, multicolored patterns and distinctive triangular shapes, the 'Flash' vases are quintessential examples of the Memphis Group's daring style. This movement, born in the early '80s, was a vibrant rebellion against the minimalism of previous decades, celebrating bold colors, unconventional forms, and playful design. 👩🎨 **About Dorothy Hafner** 👩🎨 Dorothy Hafner, an American artist influenced by Memphis Group's radical design ethos, began her journey in ceramics in 1973. Over 15 prolific years, she created over 12 lines of tableware for esteemed brands like Tiffany & Co. and Rosenthal. Her 'Flash' series, launched in 1982, quickly became an icon of its time, gracing the covers of many design history books. 🔍 **Details Matter** 🔍 - **Sizes:** 2 vases at 23 cm and 2 vases at 19 cm - **Markings:** "Rosenthal studio-linie, Germany" - **Condition:** Excellent vintage with minimal traces of use - **Rarity:** Very rare patterns, out of production, 1980-1989 🤝 **Hafner x Rosenthal Collaboration** 🤝 The 'Flash' vases showcase the perfect marriage of Hafner's avant-garde vision and Rosenthal's legendary craftsmanship. Each piece bears Hafner's signature within the pattern, a testament to her meticulous design approach. ✨ **Timeless Appeal** ✨ More than functional objects, the 'Flash' vases are pieces of design history, reflecting the bold and imaginative spirit of the Memphis Group. They are symbols of a movement that challenged design conventions and continue to inspire today. Own a piece of art history and celebrate the audacious creativity of the 1980s with Dorothy Hafner's 'Flash' vase set. 🌈
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsMint, Purple, Green, Blue, Red, Taupe, Multi Color, Creme, Yellow, PinkMaterialPorcelainNumber of items4StyleVintageBrandRosenthalHeight23 cmWidth13 cmDepth13 cm