Helen Von Boch's "boule Avant Garde," 1971

Helen von Boch’s “Avant-Garde” La Boule, in white, brown, and orange—the iconic first edition of the “Avant-Garde” La Boule model from 1971."La Boule" or "Die Kugel" tableware set for 4 people, made of glazed earthenware, designed by Helen von Boch for Villeroy & Boch in the early 1970s.The “Avant-Garde” “Boule” is a set of stackable tableware (plates, bowls, salad bowl, serving dishes, etc.) that transforms into a colorful sphere.Each piece is marked “Villeroy & Boch, Avant-Garde, Made in Germany.”
. It consists of 19 marked pieces that form a sphere: 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 dessert plates, 1 deep dish, 1 soup tureen with lid, 1 vegetable bowl, 2 serving dishes, and 1 salad bowl.
This avant-garde design stands out for its sculptural approach: when stacked, the pieces form a striking geometric sphere, reflecting the modernist aesthetic of the 1970s.

The pieces come in earthy tones of white, brown, and reddish-brown, playing on contrasts in color and texture. Each piece is stamped on the back: 'Villeroy & Boch, avant-garde, made in Germany'.

A rare and iconic piece that combines functionality with conceptual design.

Complete set, 28 cm diameter
Very good condition
A specimen in a different color is housed at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris