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Place of Origin: European
Bronze Art Deco Vase by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, Einar Backstrom, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, but with some scratches on the surface. Stamped 'BRONS', model n...
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1920s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Vases

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Loetz Witwe - Phenomen Rosa, Iridescent, ca. 1902
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional, rare Loetz Witwe glass vase out of the world renowed workshops in Klostermuehle (Bohemia) from the early Art Nouveau period around 1902. The beautiful mouth-blown pink g...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Cenedese Style Modern Purple and White Scavo Murano Glass Amphora Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1970s Modern Purple and White Scavo Murano Glass Amphora Vase This impressive vintage vase, hailing from the 1970s, is a remarkable example of the "Scavo" technique, a uniqu...
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Late 20th Century Greco Roman European Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Schumann Bavaria Large Snow Scene Cabin German Moriage Porcelain Gilt Rim Vase
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stunning and sizeable German Porcelain Vase by Schumann Bavaria circa 1950. It features a Moriage raised porcelain texture to create the effect of the scene through falling snow. Fea...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vase Scavo Murano Glass Mid-Century Design Italy 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase produced with the scavo glass technique, in the 1930s. Very good conditions, the iridescent glass together with scavo glass technique make this vase a precious piece. Scavo glas...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Crystal Vase Signed Daum, France
By Daum
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Crystal vase signed Daum France dating from the 60s. Beautifully made, aesthetic and of good size, this vase does not lack character and elegance. It wi...
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Mid-20th Century European Vases

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Vase Signed Daum, France
Crystal Vase Signed Daum, France
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1970s Space Age Carlo Moretti Orange and Brown Opaline Glass Vase
By Opaline florence, Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic orange, brown white and black opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in lovely conditions. This Vase embodies the bold and futuristic design aesthetics chara...
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Mid-20th Century Space Age European Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Austrian Jugendstil Floral Glass Bowl Loetz Red Gold circa 1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil floral glass bowl Johann Loetz Witwe red gold circa 1902 "Cytisus Maigruen" decoration The "Cytisus" decoration, also known as "golden rain", is one of the mos...
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Early 1900s Jugendstil Antique European Vases

Materials

Glass

1926 René Lalique Vase Myrrhis Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Myrrhis” made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Great patina. height: 19,5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalog...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

MEMPHIS-style SHOLAPUR Marble Vase / Michele De Lucchi (Italy) for UP UP srl
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
'SHOLAPUR' sculptural marble vase / centerpiece Michele de Lucchi for Up & Up, Carrara Italy, 1985 Postmodern Marble sculpture centerpiece. Composed of several geometric elements r...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Marble

Orange Large Floor Vase Designed by Torviscosa, Italy, 1960
By Urbano Zaccagnini, Ceramica Artistica Torviscosa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large vintage midcentury vase in Amphora style made by Torviscosa, Italy 1960s.Two-colored glazes, bright orange, and black geometric design. ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Black, Red and Yellow Encased Hand-Blown Murano Glass Flower Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. It is made in encased and hand-blown Murano glass. With its original label. This vase is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be c...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Sterling Silver Embossed Vase with Oak leaves and Acorns
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
"Oak" vase in embossed sterling silver. The body of the vase is rounded, where embossing and chiselling have been carried out reproducing oak leaves and acorns. All completely hand-c...
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Early 2000s Other European Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano "Spuntoni" Black Mirror Vase by Enrico Cammozzo
By Enrico Cammozzo Murano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with black mirrored surface and hand blown "spuntoni" spikes / Made in Italy by Enrico Cammozzo, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: H...
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20th Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sainte-Radegonde French Art Decp Vase, 1920
By Sainte Radegonde, Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This elegant ceramic vase, created by Sainte-Radegonde in France during the 1920s, embodies the refined aesthetic of the Art Deco period. The vase features stylized platinum and gilt...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Art Deco Hand-Painted Porcelain Czech Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a vibrant 1940s Art Deco hand-painted porcelain vase from the Czech Republic. Its design epitomizes the bold and colorful aesthetic of the Art Deco period, featuring angular,...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

An 18th Century Grey Celadon Craquelure Glaze Vase with Rococo Mounts
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1780 A late eighteenth century bottle vase with grey celadon craquelure glaze and expansive rococo brass mounts. Height 40.00cm Width 29.00cm Depth 19.00cm
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18th Century Antique European Vases

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Vases for Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vibrant and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. These stunning pieces are crafted using the renowned Som...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Sommerso

Set of two exceptionally rare Sezession vases Villeroy Boch 1910 Dresden Germany
By Villeroy Boch
Located in Wien, AT
Extraordinary pair of vases, in the Secession style, originals from the Art Nouveau period, made around 1910 by the famous Villeroy and Boch factory, Dresden, Germany. The vases eac...
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1910s Jugendstil Vintage European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Murano Venetian Bubbles Green Vase
By Barovier Seguso Ferro
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Style Murano / Venetian Bubbles Green Blown Glass Vase
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite, lapis lazuli and ormolu vases French, 20th Century Height 78cm, width 47cm, depth 30cm Skilfully crafted by French craftsmen, the unusual mixt...
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20th Century Empire European Vases

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

Art Deco Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Art Deco vase designed by Just Andersen in 1935. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A curved vase with center handle * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 1772 * Year: 1935 *...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Vases

Materials

Metal

Crystal Vase With Relief Decoration Hexagonal Mid-Century Modern Italy 1950/60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Crystal vase with raised, glossy rose decorations. Gold-plated rim. Hexagonal shape. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.965 kg NOTE: We offer our cus...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Crystal

Ernst Wahliss Turn Wein Austrian Art Nouveau Figural Lily Vase
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Turn Wein Austrian art nouveau figural vase formed as a lily by renowned ceramicist Ernst Wahliss (Austrian, 1837-1900) dating from around 1900. The tall and elegant porce...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French stone sculptures from the early 20th century features two Médicis vases with gadroon decor on a square base. This exquisite pair of early 20th-century French ston...
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Early 20th Century Baroque European Vases

Materials

Stone

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Vases

Materials

Silver

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstra...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Eda Sweden Carnival Iridescent Art Glass Vase, Floral Sunburst Marigold, 1900s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Eda Sweden Carnival Glass Vase – Floral Sunburst Marigold, Iridescent Art Glass Elegance. This stunning Eda Sweden glass vase is a radiant example ...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Orrefors Crystal Fleur Vase, Signed, Sweden
By Jan Johansson, Orrefors
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A tapered crystal vase with 10 point fleur design, acid etched script signature. It retains the original manufacturer's silver metallic label and is signed. CREATOR Sign...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Large George Tinworth Victorian Stoneware Doulton Lambeth Vases
By George Tinworth 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique stoneware vases were done by the renowned potter, George Tinworth for the Doulton Lambeth factory of England in approximate...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique European Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Bernard Moore Rare Red Lustre General Joffre Commemorative Vase
By Bernard Moore
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare small World War I interest art pottery vase or possibly inkwell inscribed ‘JOFFRE FRENCH’ and decorated in red lustre glazes by renowned maker Bernard Moore and dated 1914. Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre, was one of France’s most influential leaders, played a significant role in shaping the outcome of World War I. He served as commander-in-chief of the French forces on the Western Front from 1914-16 and became an iconic symbol of French resistance for his defence against the German invasion. The bell-shaped vase stands on a narrow round unglazed foot rim and has a wide skirted body narrowing to a small, short, raised funnel shaped neck. The vase is decorated with a cream glazed band over a red lustre ground with the inscription applied around the body of the vase. The vase has a BM monogram...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970 Gian Casè Robots Italian Sersign Modernist Steel Centerpiece Vase
By Gian Casè, Robots
Located in Brescia, IT
Centrepiece Gian Casè Robots, Milan Italy Steel Vase Manufacture Mark under the base Brilliant Design Slight Surface Scratches No dents. No cracks.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Steel

Original Orange Lampedusa Vase by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Malmö, SE
Orange melamine "Lampedusa" vase (Pencil Holder). Designed by Enzo Mari in 1967. Produced by Danese Milano in the late 60s. Great condition, some light scratches. Stamped with maker...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Plastic

Extravagent flower vase, precious stone look cold painted Amphora, 1920, Bohemia
Located in Wien, AT
This magnificant flower vase is from the well-known Austrian-Czech manufacturer Amphora, made around 1920. The vase has a classic shape, a round base and round opening. The light ba...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marga III Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga III Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 44 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. Please contact us. Based in Spain, Canoa Lab...
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2010s Modern European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

red and white 20th century abstract ceramic vase by CAB Bordeaux art deco 1930
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
CAB Bordeaux Large abstract art deco red and white ceramic vase Realised circa 1930 Original perfect condition Height 22 cm Large 17 cm
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20th Century Art Deco European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1930s E. Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby Black, Green Lizard Vase, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Helge Østerberg, Allan Ebeling, Einar Luterkort, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculptural Art Deco vase with large lizard handle by Swedish artist Einar Luterkort (1905-1981) for Upsala Ekeby in the early 1930s. Anthracite black and dark green shiny glaze adds ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

19thC French Signed "Bleu Celeste" and Gold Sevres Vase with gilt bronze mounts
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent large scale 19thC French "bleu celeste"and gold Sevres porcelain vase mounted with decorative gilt bronze handles and gilt bronze base. The 'bleu celeste' coloured porc...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Vases

Materials

Bronze

R and Y Augousti Shagreen and Mother-of-Pearl Vase
By R Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R&Y Augousti shagreen and mother-of-pearl vase, Paris, 21st Century. In great vintage condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl

A pair of extra large glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large hand blown glass vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark , Circa 1960th. One vases signed and dated. Dimensions : H 15.75" x 12.5" x 11". (H 15.25" x 12.5" ...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases
By Orchies
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These stunning vases display clear Art Deco influences, evident in the geometric lines and squared, decorative handles adorned with elegant gilding. The tapered, symmetrical shape is typical of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco was at its peak. The predominant color is a deep cobalt blue, characteristic of high-quality ceramic production from that era, associated with a refined decorative style. The gilded handles create a striking and luxurious visual contrast with the rest of the design. The geometric gilded handles, distinctive in their elegance, reflect neoclassical influences reinterpreted through the lens of Art Deco. The decorative details on the handles were applied by hand, a hallmark of fine ceramic craftsmanship. The ceramic used is glazed earthenware. The glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes, applied to achieve a shiny, even surface. The gilding on the handles may have been done using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is applied at a low temperature after an initial firing, resulting in a durable, shiny finish. The vases date to the period between 1925 and 1930, as indicated by the stamps on the bottom. The Orchies pottery factory was one of the leading French manufacturers specializing in ceramics, located in Orchies, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Founded in 1886 by Désiré Leroy, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its products and its distinctive trademark, often featuring the silhouette of a windmill, a typical symbol of that region of France. Initially focused on decorative ceramics and household items, the factory later expanded by merging with other local manufacturers, broadening its range of products. A key figure in the company's growth was Jules Auguste Hamin, who helped drive its expansion and brand development. Orchies products were renowned for their craftsmanship and the high quality of materials used. The ceramics were produced using a variety of techniques, including terracotta and glazed stoneware. Orchies excelled in the creation of decorative vases, tableware, pitchers, and other ornamental objects. Bright colors and glossy finishes were characteristic of many of their works, which blended elements of local tradition with Art Nouveau influences. During its golden age, Orchies not only dominated the French market but also exported its ceramics to several European countries and beyond. Its quality craftsmanship and refined design made its products highly valued by both the general public and collectors of art ceramics. The Orchies factory played a major role in the French ceramic industry from the late 19th to the early 20th century, contributing significantly to the development of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais ceramic tradition. However, like many factories of the time, Orchies faced increasing industrial competition and the economic crises of the 20th century, ultimately ceasing operations in the mid-1900s. Today, Orchies ceramics are highly sought after by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The windmill silhouette, imprinted on many of their pieces, remains a distinctive mark of quality and elegance. This pair of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Stone Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large stone bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 85 x W 190 x H 57 cm Materials: stone Other stone types are possible upon request. Available i...
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2010s Post-Modern European Vases

Materials

Stone

Loetz, Glass "Titania" Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Vase, Swirl Green, Blue
By Loetz Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase in swirl Titania glass and overlay silver, This is a rare antique vase.
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Vases

Materials

Glass

Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian Art Nouveau Three Rooster Diminutive Vase with Talon Legs Austria, Circa 1890s, Franz Bergmann School, Unmarked This rare and striking Art Nouveau vase exemplifies the o...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Vases

Materials

Bronze

Museum replicas Cretan cup and wine jug
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This cup and wine jug are two replicas of museum pieces. The pieces show some wera, it is difficult to judge whether that wear was deliberately made to make the ...
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Late 20th Century European Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Monumental French Moderne Verdigris Bronze Vase , Manner of Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental French Moderne Bronze Vase with Verdigris Patina, in the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat, 1950s A striking French Moderne cast bronze vase of impressive weight and presence, ...
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20th Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Bronze

Unique Piece Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase Blue Crystalline Glaze
By Isak Isaksson
Located in Bochum, NRW
Isak Isaksson Ceramic Vase with Crystalline Glaze, Sweden 1980s. Unique piece, stoneware vase with blue crystalline glaze. Flowers and branches cut on the neckin in a sophisticated ...
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1980s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Glazed Stoneware Vase by Arne Bang at Holmegaard, Copenhagen, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
Early unique Arne Bang stoneware vase made at Holmegaard Glassworks´ Stoneware factory in the early 1930s. An unusual glazing for Arne Bang. Signed underneath. Documented in the 1932...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Murano Glass Vase, Early 1980
Located in Roma, IT
This blue Murano glass vase is a beautiful made in Italy vase produced at the end of 20th century. With a game of contrast between the transparent and the blue glass, the sinuous d...
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1980s Vintage European Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Majolica Ceramic Bust Planter or Vase of a Woman with Flowers, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large colorful polychrome hand-made ceramic Italian Moorish bust vase or planter of a woman with a flower turban crown. Handmade and glazed in brilliant reds, greens, and yellows, this sculpture depicts the head of a lady wearing a glazed red crown topped with bright red bulbs. She wears circular yellow earrings, red lipstick, and a red necklace...
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20th Century Moorish European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Venini, Mid-Century Latticino Handkerchief Vase, Unsigned, Italy, C.1950
By Venini
Located in Chatham, ON
VENINI - mid-century studio glass latticino 'handkerchief' vase - striking pink ribbons with copper aventurine edges - unsigned - Italy (Venice) - circa 1950. Excellent vintage co...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Wedgwood First Edition Portland Vase
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...
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18th Century Classical Roman Antique European Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Finnish Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large glass vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Kumela, Finland. The vase has a gradient from green to transparent. Floral, symmetrical ornaments are shown on the front and back. The vase is s...
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20th Century European Vases

Materials

Glass

Travertine Trieste Big Vase by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Trieste Big Vase by Andrea Bonini Limited Edition Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 40 cm. Materials: Travertine and natural brass. Made in Italy. Limited series, numbered and signed ...
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2010s Modern European Vases

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Scheurich West German Mid-Century Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century German art pottery vase decorated with a green and yellow panel design on a molded matt glazed ground by Scheurich K...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Goblet by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen, 1940s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Discometal Vase / Goblet made by Just Andersen in the 1940s. An exquisite piece in great vintage condition for a beautiful home. * Metal vase / goblet with curvy edge * Desig...
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1940s Vintage European Vases

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Pair of French Ormolu Pierced Bronze Crystal Glass Neoclassical Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French ormolu pierced bronze swags and crystal / glass neoclassical vases with elongated fluted necks over a cylindrical waist on a knopped...
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20th Century Belle Époque European Vases

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Carl-Harry Stålhane Hand-Painted Stoneware Vase for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1976
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Karis, Nyland
Hand-thrown and hand-painted stoneware vase from Rörstrand’s art department (Drejargruppen), created by Swedish master ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane in 1976. The tall, flared form is ...
Category

1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Large 19th Century French Glazed Yellow Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large antique 19th century French confit pot with drippy mustard yellow glaze from the South of France, Castelnaudary. This pot or planter is hand thrown with charming handl...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique European Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pair French Regency Styl Giallo Sienna Marble Gilt Bronze Ormolu Urns Vases 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair French Well Veined Sienna Marble and Ormolu Twin Handle Urns of exceptional quality, in the Regency style, last half of the Nineteenth Century of medium proportions. ...
Category

19th Century Regency Antique European Vases

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu