Icons of German Design – Porcelain Vases by KPM
A sensation by tradition. The Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin has been handcrafting iconic porcelain vases since 1763. Founded by Frederick the Great, KPM vases are sought-after pieces for sophisticated interiors and popular gifts for special occasions.
The exclusive selection of Artedona includes KPM's most important vase collections from two and a half centuries of porcelain craftsmanship, from the playful curves of rococo to the precise lines of minimalism. From small table vases to elegant flower vases with gold rims and stately floor vases, discover the "porcelain made to stay" stamped with the cobalt blue sceptre of KPM Berlin.
Royal Classics – KPM Heritage Vases
The splint, also known as a spill, is the grandfather of the match. Until the 19th century, these easily ignited, long strips of wood were always kept ready to hand in so-called "spill vases". The Fidibus vases are inspired by these historic containers. Designed in 1820 by the great Prussian architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the handmade vases with their clean lines and harmonious proportions have been in demand for over 200 years. Apart from splints, these vases are ideal for displaying round bouquets of fresh spring flowers and large blossoms.
The Trompete vases were also designed by master builder Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Just like the important buildings he had built in Berlin, the trumpet design from 1818 utilises the stylistic elements of classicism. The trumpet shape opens sweepingly upwards, while ring-like decorative elements surround it at the lower edge. The open shape gives bouquets of long-stemmed flowers such as tulips and roses enough space to unfold their full beauty.
Old forms rethought. The Halle vases made design history as a turning point between classicism and modernism. The bold design from the 1930s was created by artist and Bauhaus master Marguerite Friedlaender. While the combination of an ellipse and a cone is still reminiscent of the classic trumpet shape, the absence of any decoration was an absolute sensation for the time and helped to make white porcelain décor socially acceptable. The tall shape begs for long-stemmed flowers, such as a large bouquet of beautiful red roses.
Icons of Objectivity – Modern Vases by KPM
A clear-cut design. The Cadre vases are the last shape that the legendary designer Trude Petri developed for KPM. The design from 1967 was originally intended as a tea caddy for the Urbino dinner service. With their unusual rectangular shape, the Cadre vases epitomise the basic principles of the Bauhaus movement: simple, effective, authentic.
The LAB bulb vase is part of the multi-functional LAB series, developed by chief designer Thomas Wenzel in 2015 for the modern kitchen laboratory. The minimalist, technical design is reminiscent of a flat bottom flask usually found in chemistry labs. A slight tilt hints at its decorative rather than scientific function. In the tradition of 20th-century laboratory porcelain, the LAB series is marked not with the cobalt blue sceptre but with a chrome-green stamp and the word "BERLIN".
From royal court to building site. The Mandorla vase is inspired by the perforated protective plates used to protect walls and floors in industrial environments. The ingenious industrial design gives the velvety bisque porcelain an urban charm that fits perfectly in open-plan spaces such as loft apartments.
