Ceramic vase | Germany, around 1980

Baluster-shaped ceramic vase with a red, white, and black glazed decoration. This unique piece of German ceramics from the 1980s stands out for its strong geometric design and contrasting colour palette. The matte glaze reveals authentic craftsmanship, with slight irregularities enhancing its vibrant character. Its balanced silhouette and graphic decoration make it a true work of art. This vase embodies a dual influence characteristic of the 20th century. It evokes the Bauhaus legacy, with its quest for balance between form and decoration and the use of structured geometric patterns. Its more freely treated graphics also recall the spirit of the Memphis movement of the 1980s, driven by Ettore Sottsass, where decoration becomes central and expressive. At the intersection of these two approaches, this piece combines modernist rigor with postmodern freedom.