Mid-Century Dutch Spherical Ceramic Vessel with Raised Latin Inscription

This set of nine Mid-Century Modern sculptural ceramic vessels exemplifies the refined clarity and geometric restraint that shaped European design in the postwar decades. Created between the late 1940s and 1960s, the group includes works attributed to Laach Abbey, Ulmer Keramik, and other West German workshops, several bearing marks or numerical stamps common to the region’s studio pottery. Influenced by Bauhaus principles, these vessels balance functional purity with expressive form. Many incorporate symbolic motifs such as the Alpha Omega, Chi-Rho, cross, or dove, reflecting the unique intersection of modernist design and spiritual iconography explored by Theodor Bogler...

A one-of-a-kind mid-century Dutch ceramic table lamp featuring a rare hand-painted Flora Gouda Lotus vase in blue and white, paired with a bespoke Liberty of London floral lampshade;...

Meticulously hand-crafted by Amitābha Studio from a vintage Manuel Benlloch Manises vase, this table lamp captures the spirit of Spanish Revival design. The tall, hexagonal base is finished in an ivory crackle glaze, a hallmark of Benlloch wares, and painted freehand in a bold palette of cobalt blue, rust-orange, and cream. Its rich patterning draws on Spain’s historic Hispano-Moresque and Mudéjar traditions, translated here into a vibrant mid-century ceramic form. Each of the six faces is framed by cobalt ribs and filled with repeating ogee arches, lattice lozenges, and scrolling arabesques. The rhythmic interplay of color and geometry creates a bold yet refined surface, perfectly balancing ornament and structure. The underside bears the hand-painted signature “Benlloch España,” affirming its authenticity as a product of this renowned Manises workshop, active across three generations in the 20th century. To echo the vase’s architectural silhouette, Amitābha Studio has paired the base with a new bespoke hexagonal lampshade. Crafted in warm Dupion silk in tones of orange, peach, and gold, the fabric’s natural texture harmonizes with the arabesques on the ceramic. A Houlès passementerie trim completes the design, while the shade’s golden glow enhances the lamp’s sculptural presence when illuminated. This Spanish Revival lamp...

Striking in both form and palette, this pair of Dutch Art Deco vases captures the bold geometry and decorative innovation that defined early 20th-century ceramic design. Glazed in a ...