Art Deco Ceramic Sphere Vase by Ilse Claussen for Rorstrand of Sweden

This elegant Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa 1960. It features an hourglass form tapered body in glazed ceramic in a sophisticated...

This stunning hand painted ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed Swedish ceramicist Arthur Percy for Gefle circa 1920. It features a subtly conical body with inset sloped shoulde...

This sophisticated pair of hand-painted ceramic vases were realized by the esteemed British early 20th century pottery studio, Bretby. Hand-painted in dark chocolate and cream tones, they feature whimsical interpretations of orientalist motifs- including bamboo trees and kabuki masks...

This elegant pair of Art Deco ceramic vases were realized in Belgium circa 1930. They feature rectangular volumetric bodies with square bases that cantilever beyond the perimeter of each form. The silhouettes vases are composed of columnar forms separated by channel detailing. The surfaces- executed in a rich cream hue- display a wonderfully even cracqueleur finish and stylized cloud motifs represented by swirling curvilinear amorphic forms. With their economy of form and modernist sensibility, these vases are as versatile as they are aesthetically compelling, blending with any style of interior from classic Art Deco to contemporary. While they are perfectly functional vases...