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Hand-Painted Bertel House Ceramic Vase – Made in Italy

$180
£135.95
€157.04
CA$253.59
A$271.60
CHF 146.01
MX$3,298.74
NOK 1,844.91
SEK 1,689.15
DKK 1,173.38

About the Item

Hand-Painted Bertel House Ceramic Vase – Made in Italy This Italian ceramic vase by Bertel House beautifully blends artisan craftsmanship with modernist folk-inspired design. Hand-painted in bold tones of black, terracotta, and ochre, the vase features stylized human figures and geometric foliage motifs that wrap around its textured, ribbed surface. The piece reflects the expressive, organic style of mid-century Italian studio pottery, where traditional forms met modern graphics. The “Bertel House Italy” stamp on the underside confirms its authentic origin and hand-crafted quality. "Bertel House" most likely refers to the residence designed by Danish architect Bertel Udsen, a modernist home built in 1956 in Kongens Lyngby, near Copenhagen, Denmark.
  • Creator:
    Bertel Gardberg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU825847328592

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