A striking and highly collectable 1970s Carstens Tönnieshof vase from the sought-after Luxus range, model 7697-18, designed by Dieter Peter.
Made in West Germany, this wonderfully sculptural piece combines a rich turquoise-green glaze with vivid burnt orange and cream relief decoration. The front features a bold stylised flower motif, framed by orange detailing, while the substantial moulded handle and strong geometric form give the vase an unmistakably 1970s character.
The base carries the distinctive Carstens twin-house mark and is impressed:
7697-18
W.-GERMANY
Model 7697-18 is documented as a design by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tönnieshof and forms part of the company's more exclusive Luxus series. Other documented examples date the design to around 1972.
Carstens Tönnieshof was one of the leading names in post-war West German ceramics. Its Luxus range represented the more exclusive end of its production, with a number of designs created by Dieter Peter.
What makes this particular example so appealing is the combination of its highly sculptural form and fabulous period colour palette. The turquoise/green, orange and cream decoration has enormous visual impact and makes it as much a piece of decorative art as a functional vase. 18 cms tall.
A striking and highly collectable 1970s Carstens Tönnieshof vase from the sought-after Luxus range, model 7697-18, designed by Dieter Peter.
Made in West Germany, this wonderfully sculptural piece combines a rich turquoise-green glaze with vivid burnt orange and cream relief decoration. The front features a bold stylised flower motif, framed by orange detailing, while the substantial moulded handle and strong geometric form give the vase an unmistakably 1970s character.
The base carries the distinctive Carstens twin-house mark and is impressed:
7697-18
W.-GERMANY
Model 7697-18 is documented as a design by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tönnieshof and forms part of the company's more exclusive Luxus series. Other documented examples date the design to around 1972.
Carstens Tönnieshof was one of the leading names in post-war West German ceramics. Its Luxus range represented the more exclusive end of its production, with a number of designs created by Dieter Peter.
What makes this particular example so appealing is the combination of its highly sculptural form and fabulous period colour palette. The turquoise/green, orange and cream decoration has enormous visual impact and makes it as much a piece of decorative art as a functional vase. 18 cms tall.
