PorceLAN by rosenthal brings beauty to connectivity

PorceLAN by rosenthal brings beauty to connectivity
all images courtesy of rosenthal

the router, a near necessity in the lives of many, has never been a stunning object; functional, but rarely, if ever, a centerpiece. in hopes of changing the trend, german porcelain producer rosenthal put their expertise to the test. the result is ‘PorceLAN’, a connected vase developed by ferdinand povel and haiko meyer. the piece consists of two sections that fit together seamlessly via magnetic bases. flowers can be placed directly in the top, while all router infrastructure remains hidden from view in the bottom. 

two pieces: one for flowers, the other for technology

video courtesy of ferdinand povel

the two separate sections are connected by a magnetic lock 

electric and ports in bottom cavity

no worries about water and technology clashing – after all, it is a vase! 

‘PorceLAN’ table vase

wireless connectivity

packaging

‘PorceLAN’ ports

‘PorceLAN’ with amended rosenthal logo

project info:

name: PorceLAN
client: rosenthal
idea/development/design: ferdinand povel, haiko meyer
development/design: simon jasper philipp, florian ludwig
agency: kolle rebbe

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