1970s Space Age Avant-Garde Colorful Ceramic Tableware 19 Pieces Set 'La Boule' Designed by Helen Von Boch for Villeroy & Boch, Germany

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1970s Space Age avant-garde colorful ceramic tableware 19 pieces set 'La Boule' designed by Helen von Boch for Villeroy & … more 1970s Space Age avant-garde colorful ceramic tableware 19 pieces set 'La Boule' designed by Helen von Boch for Villeroy & Boch, Germany

By: Helen von Boch, Villeroy & Boch
Material: ceramic, clay, paint
Technique: molded, pressed, painted, polished
Dimensions: 10 in x 10 in
Date: mid-20th century, circa 1970
Style: Space Age, Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: Germany

Presenting an iconic piece of 1970s avant-garde design, this 19-piece ceramic tableware set known as "La Boule" was created by Helen von Boch and Federigo Fratini for Villeroy & Boch. The set, crafted from molded and painted ceramic, includes plates, bowls, and storage containers that stack together to form a striking spherical shape. The bold yellow and green tones and smooth, clean lines reflect the Space Age aesthetic, characterized by its futuristic forms and minimalist style. Each piece features the manufacturer’s mark on the base, ensuring authenticity.

Designed to serve four, this set embodies Mid-Century Modern innovation and creativity, making it a timeless example of functional art. less