Set of nine modern sculptural ceramic vases from the mid-century, Bauhaus influence.

This set of nine modern sculptural ceramic vases from the mid-century illustrates the refined clarity and geometric restraint that shaped European design in the post-war decades. Created between the late 1940s and the 1960s, the group includes works attributed to the Abbey of Maria Laach, Ulmer Keramik, and other West German workshops, several bearing marks or stamps commonly found in studio pottery from the region. Influenced by Bauhaus principles, these vases balance functional purity with expressive form. Many incorporate symbolic motifs such as Alpha & Omega, Chi-Rho, crosses, or doves, reflecting the unique intersection of modernist design and spiritual iconography explored by Theodor Bogler and the ceramic workshop of the Abbey of Maria Laach. Although originally designed for liturgical use, the pieces now read as sculptural objects—minimalist, architectural, and striking. The set features a carefully chosen palette of sage, teal, grey, and earthy neutral tones, with surfaces ranging from matte to slightly glazed. The shapes vary from tall, tapered cylinders to compact, rounded vases, creating a visually coherent ensemble that works beautifully as a curiosity cabinet collection, shelf display, or standalone vignette. In excellent vintage condition with slight wear consistent with age, this complete set of nine offers a rare opportunity to collect authentic mid-century ceramics that combine craftsmanship, modernist design, and symbolic significance.