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Mid-Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Alexandre de Wemmel, Belgium, 1950s
$618.14
£450
€527.15
CA$849.23
A$923.28
CHF 489.52
MX$11,067.77
NOK 6,221.59
SEK 5,699.82
DKK 3,939.75
About the Item
Handmade in Belgium in the mid-1950s, this mid-century studio pottery vase by Alexandre de Wemmel is a striking example of post-war European ceramic art. The vase is formed in a classic urn shape, finished in a luminous turquoise glaze that subtly pools and darkens at the base, highlighting the depth of its handcrafted surface.
At the neck, a series of punched circular apertures encircle the lip—each one threading a sinuous white-glazed ceramic spiral that loops through with deliberate rhythm. Visually reminiscent of coiled vintage telephone cords, this applied detail is an unusually sculptural touch that speaks to de Wemmel’s technical fluency and playful sensibility.
The piece shares a conceptual affinity with the work of Gustave Asch—notably his ceramics for Sainte-Radegonde—yet feels more aligned with the bold material experimentation that marked mid-century modern Belgian pottery. It's this balance between decorative whimsy and sculptural clarity that gives the vase its distinct character.
Signed on the base with the artist’s signature and a model number, this small-format decorative vase measures 6 inches high by 4 inches in diameter. In good vintage condition with minor firing marks and tiny glaze irregularities—expected in hand-thrown ceramics of this era. An excellent choice for collectors of mid-century studio ceramics, or those seeking sculptural accent pieces with strong Belgian modernist lineage.
- Similar to:Gustave Asch (Designer)Sainte Radegonde (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with minor firing marks and tiny glaze irregularities—expected in hand-thrown ceramics of this era.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391247717782
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