Dessert plates Rosenthal Tapio Wirkkala

6 dessert or appetizer plates, exceptional porcelain Rosenthal Service "Century" Studio Line, 100 years, made in 1979-1980, designed by the designer Tapio Wirkkala for the centenary of the prestigious Rosenthal manufacture. Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) worked for over 10 years with Raymond Loewy in New York before collaborating with Rosenthal. For the centenary occasion, he drew inspiration from the Bauhaus style and the architect Walter Gropius, a friend of the founder Philipp Rosenthal. The 6 plates are stamped underneath "Rosenthal Studio Line, 100 years, and the year of manufacture 1979-1980. Very beautiful white porcelain with fine gold patterns, in the shape of stylized airy feathers, on 2 satin gold borders. Diameter of the plates: 20 cm, in very good condition (perfect condition), no accidents or signs of wear. These rare plates, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, are in almost new condition (as they have never been used in 30 years). The Rosenthal Century service by Tapio Wirkkala is part of the collections of the Berlin Museum of Ceramics, the KMB Keramik Museum Berlin. Careful shipping, very well protected.