French Vases

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...

An opulent hand hand-painted opaline glass vase probably made by Baccarat. Delightful handpainted with a rich flower bouquet of wild roses and forgot-me-not flowers, gilt lines and a...

Pair 19th Century Cloissone vases is an extraordinary example of the breed, displaying its well-preserved, rich coloration and exhibiting a large format design theme celebrating the ...

A palatial french ormolu-mounted Sevres Porcelain hand-painted vase and cover, circa 1838. This monumental Sevres porcelain vase stands 56" high, and is beautifully hand-painted with classical scenes of lovers and cupids, in teal / turquoise blue ground porcelain. Made with very fine quality figural bronze handle, the vase turns to a full 360 degree angle and is mounted on a solid bronze base with fine detail. Painted with beautiful flowers throughout the entire vase, leading up to the cover, which is adorned with an acorn bronze...

Heading : Rene Lalique Piriac vase – Marcilhac 1043 Date : Designed 1930 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. France Bowl Features : Clear and frosted glass with moulded blue stained band of f...

Pair glass vases, Art Vannes, France, 1950's. Heavy lead crystal vases are designed in the shape of a Calla Lily.

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...

French Mid-Century Vase by Accolay, France, 1950s. This striking vase from the 1950s features a captivating color gradient, transitioning from green and brown to purple. The rich bro...

Stoneware "Atticware" Painted Vase. Impressive painted stoneware storage vessel, inspired by Ancient Greek Black and Red figure vessels. Astonishing decoration of ancient tales in re...

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with amber leafs by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is formed by amber leafs connected to each other in beautiful warm col...

PRESENTING a BEAUTIFUL and mint, Mid Century Lalique Bagatelle Vase with original box. Made by the famous ‘Lalique’ factory in France circa 198...

Early 20th-century French Art Nouveau glass compote vase, designed in a sculptural palm tree form with finely etched detailing and a rich rusty orange hue. This piece reflects the ...

A fine pair of St Louis crystal single-flower vases, rare raspberry pink Massenet Gold model (etched Rococo patterns enhanced with fine gold, Venetian ribs cut inside the neck). Anti...

Lucien Brisdoux (1878-1963) France. Art Deco pottery lidded vase. Unique work. Beautiful greenish glaze with gold decoration. Stamped. In perfect condition. Measures: 31 cm. x 2...

Sevres White Ground Ovoid Porcelain Vase, late 19th century, painted with figures in 18th century costume seated at a table drinking, and a floral bouquet, signed "A Soustre", within...

This exquisite Daum Nancy vase shows the superb quality and detail for which the firm's cameo glass is beloved. Carefully acid-etched and enameled, the vase presents a tranquil scene...

Vase Sign: Muller Freres Luneville acid worked Muller Feres The heart of the company was formed by five brothers (Henri, Desire, Eugene, Pierre, Victor) from a glass making family wh...

Andre Aleth Masson French ceramic sculptural vase in a brilliant brown black with flashes of copper. C1966. Similar to the one in the photo in the ...

A small distinctive vase, fashioned with period cubism etched designs. This is another of our collection of pieces that were once used at, and perhaps sold, through the legendary La Coupole...

A French Art Nouveau pâte de verre vase, this work by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau is entitled "Le Jardin des Hespérides (Garden of the Hesperides)." The vase depicts a motif of Grecian wom...

French ceramic vase by Accolay (Circa 1960s). An elegantly elongated flower vase with both matt and lustrous black sections provides surprise and delight. The shape takes inspiration...

The Domrémy vase was created in white glass by R.Lalique in 1926. This example is in deep green glass and in excellent condition. The green colored glass makes this vase very desir...

“Serpent” vase in amber-tinted glass. Model created in 1924. Molded signature. Bibliography: Félix Marcilhac, “René Lalique, Catalogue raisonné de l'oe...

Delightful French frosted glass clock surmounted with two perched lovebirds, the dial with black enamel numerals, signed Lalique France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 15 cm Width: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Condition Circa: 1980 Materials: Frosted Glass SKU: 6367 ABOUT Lalique Glass René Lalique (1860-1945) began his career as a jewellery apprentice at the age of 16, and by 1881 he was a freelance designer for many of the best-known Parisian jewellers. In 1885, he opened his own workshop on Place Gaillon in Paris, the former workshop of Jules Destape. In 1887, Lalique opened a business on Rue du Quatre-Septembre, and registered the "RL" mark the following year. In 1890, he opened a shop in the Opera District of Paris. Within a decade, Lalique was amongst the best-known Parisian jewellers. In 1905, Lalique opened a new shop at Place Vendôme which exhibited not only jewellery, but glass works as well. It was close to the shop of renowned perfumer François Coty; in 1907, Lalique began producing ornate perfume bottles for Coty. The production of glass objects began at his country villa in 1902, and continued there until at least 1912. The first Lalique glassworks opened in 1909 in a rented facility in Combs-la-Ville, which Lalique later purchased in 1913. In December 1912, Lalique hosted an exhibition of Lalique Glass—as his glass would come to be known—at the Place Vendôme shop. During the First World War, the glassworks produced mundane items in support of the war effort. In 1919, work began on a new production facility in Wingen-sur-Moder, which opened in 1921. From 1925-1931, Lalique produced 29 models of hood ornaments; a mermaid statuette first produced in 1920 was also later sold as a hood ornament. During the 1920s and 1930s, Lalique was amongst the world's most renowned glassmakers. René Lalique died in 1945. His son Marc Lalique took over the business, operating initially as "M.Lalique" and later as "Cristal Lalique...

Mid 20th Century Vannes Le Chatel large crystal vase/sculpture. Unique transparent piece that resembles a basket with smooth curves. Can be used to ho...

Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Malines' vase. Pattern features fern fronds, climbing up the sides. Stencilled makers mark, 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' ...

Designed by René Lalique on November 16, 1926, this Domrémy pattern vase is punctuated by beautiful thistle plants. Lalique creates the swirling plant tendrils crowned by blooming th...

Art deco vase (1920-1925) by Edgar Aubry.

19th Century Majolica Vase with Floral and Foliage Motifs Description: This is a majolica vase dating from the 19th century, made in glazed ceramic with a rich and earthy brown tone...

A heavy crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase make the shape of a t...

A French manner pate sur pate, paste on paste porcelain vase. The vase is adorned with an image of a Neoclassical woman holding a chick in the nest in her hand in a forest landscape. The neck is adorned with a geometrical ornament. Numbered on the bottom. Pate sur pate is a French term meaning paste on paste. It is a method of porcelain decoration in which a relief design is created on an unfired, unglazed body, usually with a coloured body, by applying successive layers of usually white porcelain slip liquid clay with a brush. Antique and Vintage European Porcelain Vases...

This is a Lalique Crystal Champs- Elysses medium size oval bowl vase. It depicts multiple horse chestnut leaves arranged around a circular center base. Below the base, it is the acid...

Impressive signed Baccarat Empire style bronze and crystal vase. Beautifully complements the Classic 1841 Harcourt and Empire patterns, similar to the ...

A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...

Argy-Rousseau’s Libations vase presents two portraits of women carrying wine jars, each modeled on a different character in Cleopatre. One side of the vase depicts the ballerina Lubo...

Wood fired ceramic vase in natural stoneware clay by Gérard Brossard, born in 1950. He trained at the École des Beaux-Arts de Bourges and specialized in ceramics under Jean and Jacqu...

Georges Jaegle Large art deco 20th century design ceramic vase Signed by Georges Jaegle Realised circa 1940 Original perfect condition Height 32 cm Large 19 cm

Emile Galle Mold Blown Blue Clematis Glase Vase. Circa: 1910 Nancy, France A fine Galle blown-out glass vase, Clematis pattern, in strong blue colors. Signed in cameo, Galle. Heigh...

A very good quality fat lava style midcentury ceramic planter vase. Eye-catching details and wonderful earth tones makes this ceramic plan...

Remarkable oversize pair of Majolica vases decorated with beans in high relief attributed to Saint Honore, circa 1880. On a deep navy blue, the handled Trompe l'oeil vases are decor...

Amazing French 19th century Baccarat gilt bronze and cut crystal glass centerpiece candelabra Very good antique condition Measures 15"W x 15"...

A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The geometric cuts and blue colour and clear crystal in th...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this piece is inspired by antiquity—evident in its form, its spare coloring, and its depiction of classical figures. Executed...

A stunning and unusual French mid-century turquoise and black lava glazed twin stem vase formed in the style of a jug dating from around 1950/60. The red earthenware vase stands on a...

A lovely Mid-Century Modern glass vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.

This impressive antique French barbotine vase is a masterful example of faience artistry, distinguished by its richly applied floral relief and painterly glaze. Standing 27 inches ta...

Vase "Araignée et Ronces" made in white, black, pink and green pate de verre cameo glass by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Height 12 cm Janine...

Cup-shaped vase, colourless glass with air bubbles (bubbling) and flaky light green powder inclusions in the lower section and rust-coloured inclusions in the upper section, light bl...

Vase Sign: Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elite Eco...

French Art Nouveau ceramic vase, of ovoid form with narrow neck, covered with flowing dark green and brown glaze of Japanese inspiration. A very nice and subtle piece. With the inc...

A truly stunning French Accolay gauloise blue ceramic vase dating from around 1960. Elegant and simplistic shape. The vase is decorated in con...

This small vase by Jean Gerbino, created in the 1930s, is a stunning example of his innovative mosaic technique. Its rounded shape features intricate patterns crafted from colored clay inlays, forming a harmonious blend of earth tones, greens, and whites. The precise craftsmanship showcases Gerbino’s signature style, inspired by traditional Mediterranean ceramics...

Robert Picault 20th century design white and green ceramic vase by Robert Picault Realised circa 1970 original perfect condition Signed under the base RP Height 22 cm Large 13 cm

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass vase with roses in pink with green leafs by Daum, France. The vase - made out of art glass - is formed by flowers connected to each other in bea...

An exceptional and spectacular set of 5 geometric vases, Post-Modern, Radical, 5 different sizes stainless steel rectangular structures, forming together a kind of "Cityscape" set of...

Impressive tall vase in green ceramic. This vase, crafted by Jean Gerbino in Vallauris during the 1950s, exemplifies his innovative terre-mêlée technique. Its intricate patterns, for...

A wonderful Lalique France "Ingrid" vase designed by Marc Lalique, circa 1964. Crafted in a mix of satin / frosted and clear crystal heavy glass, this piece features petal / leaf li...

Pair early 19th century French Vieux Paris hand-painted porcelain vases feature a lovely Mediterranean seaside scene, painted all around so they work even in front of a mirror, by de...

Elegant Lalique "Narcisse" vase in clear and frosted glass with a dynamic swirl motif that embodies the refined craftsmanship of the famed French glassmaker. Signed “Lalique France” ...

The bacchantes vase is probably one of R.Lalique's masterpieces. The study of the circling dancers is amazing and the grey glass color of the vase is enhanced by a white patina . I...