Rosenthal Flash Dorothy Hafner porcelain coffee set — used

Collectible postmodern Memphis design from the 1980s

Discover this Rosenthal Flash coffee service, a masterpiece of postmodern design by Dorothy Hafner. This 1980s porcelain embodies the graphic boldness and dynamic geometric forms characteristic of the Memphis movement. A highly collectible set that blurs the lines between functional tableware and expressive art object, reflecting the bold experimentation of a pioneering decade.

📌 Unique, pre-owned item • Open for bidding

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Thank you for your interest in my offer.

I am offering here a Rosenthal "Flash" dinnerware set – Design by Dorothy Hafner (1980s).

A striking and highly collectible porcelain set from Rosenthal's iconic Flash series, designed by renowned American artist Dorothy Hafner.
This bold, postmodern design embodies the spirit of the 1980s with its dynamic geometric patterns, vibrant color blocks, and playful Memphis-style aesthetic.
Dorothy Hafner was one of the most distinctive designers to collaborate with Rosenthal at the end of the 20th century. An American artist and designer, she gained particular renown in the 1980s, a period defined by bold experimentation and the rise of postmodern design.
His work is closely linked to the spirit of the Memphis group — characterized by playful geometry, asymmetry, and vibrant color palettes. Hafner translated these ideas onto porcelain, creating pieces that blurred the lines between functional tableware and expressive art objects.
In her collaboration with Rosenthal, she presented highly original collections such as the Flash series, distinguished by its graphic patterns, overlapping shapes, and dynamic visual rhythm. Her designs were considered innovative and unconventional at the time, helping to redefine the appearance of everyday objects like tea and coffee sets.

Today, Dorothy Hafner's work is considered highly collectible, appreciated both for its artistic value and for its representation of 1980s design culture.

A true statement piece and a highly collectable example of postmodern porcelain design.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The set includes: a large and a small serving tray, a bowl, a sugar bowl, a creamer (milk jug), salt and pepper shakers, 4 coffee cups with saucers, 2 coffee cups
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* I would like to point out that the items I sell are several decades old and therefore show general signs of use and aging, such as minor scratches, marks, discoloration, dust, patina, chips, dents, etc.
– Any major damage is/are ALWAYS shown in the photos –

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The entire package will be properly prepared for shipment (mainly recycled materials) and shipped insured (up to €500).

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***State categories according to Catawiki:***

* “Like new” – unused
* "Excellent condition" – barely used with minimal signs of wear/use
* “Good condition” – used with minor signs of aging and/or imperfections/defects
* "Average condition" – heavily used with possibly minor damage/missing parts
* "Poor" - heavily used with major cracks, damage and/or significant missing parts
* “very poor” – showing significant deterioration, loss of original texture or material strength