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Modernist Black Metallic Ceramic Vase by Shorter
Son, England, 1950s
$413.10
£300
€350.58
CA$565.11
A$615.94
CHF 325.64
MX$7,414.79
NOK 4,133.23
SEK 3,789.33
DKK 2,618.87
About the Item
A bold example of mid-century British modernist ceramics, this sculptural mantle vase was produced by Shorter
Son in England during the 1950s. Its form—a curved, canoe-like vessel rising to finely pointed ends—offers a stylised reimagining of the classic mantle vase. Resting on a gently faceted hexagonal plinth, the body is punctuated with a symmetrical row of raised domes that catch light and shadow with architectural effect.
Finished in a striking black metallic glaze, the surface is both reflective and softly textured, drawing attention to the vase’s clean sculptural geometry. The glaze varies subtly with light, adding tonal dimension to its otherwise monochrome finish. The overall composition is confident and minimal—a strong expression of British mid-century ceramic design.
The vase measures approximately 28 cm wide, 25 cm in height, and 11 cm in depth. It is offered in good vintage condition with no structural damage to the ceramic. Light water marking is visible to the interior, appropriate to age and use. The underside is embossed with the model number 697 and marked with the registered design number.
A distinctive and refined decorative object—graphic, modern, and unmistakably mid-century in character.
- Creator:Shorter Son Ltd 1 (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with no structural damage to the ceramic. Light water marking is visible to the interior, appropriate to age and use.
- Seller Location:Glasgow, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6391247966882
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