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Item Ships From: Chicago
Vintage Chinese Cast Iron Chrysanthemum Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage iron mortar from China's Shanxi province was cast in low relief with a delicate chrysanthemum in bloom. Originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

White Glazed Ball Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this striking short-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over milky white glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's historic Jian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Century Chinese Spring Blossoms Phoenix Tail Vase, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
Translated as “After the New Year, spring will begin in Suzhou (China’s garden city),” the beautifully scripted phrase painted at the top of this elegant vase is accompanied by the s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Persimmon Orange Oval Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs. It...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chicago - Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Nupe people of Nigeria were known as some of the finest ceramicists in Africa. Everyday objects, like this storage vessel, received detailed attenti...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Ceramic Glazed Urn, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
At once ancient and contemporary, this beautiful urn speaks to the timelessness of Chinese ceramic design. Made in northern China in the early 20th century, the urn pays respect to m...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Tar Glazed over Bisque Ceramic Vase Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall Tar Glazed over Bisque Ceramic Vase Signed 9" tall 2.50"diameter Condition very good original condition
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Neolithic Jar on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish Modernist Vases
By Tamara Aladin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Tamara Aladin Riihimaen Lasi Oy Finnish modernist vases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Blenko Art Glass Vase Pitcher
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Blenko Art Glass vase pitcher. Attributed to Wayne Husted.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Green Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Barovier Toso, 1930s
By Barovier
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare hand-blown Murano glass vase attributed to the esteemed Barovier & Toso atelier in the 1930s. Its fluid, organic form captures the artistry of hand-blown glass. Defined by a s...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Chinese Famille Noire Enameled Black Porcelain Vase Ginger Jar With Wood Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Famille Noire Enameled Black Porcelain Vase Ginger Jar with Wood Stand This Vase/Jar is a stunning addition to any decor. Featuring a rich black porcelain base adorn...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Italian Pottery and Leather Vase by Fantoni for Raymor
By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Vintage Italian Pottery and Leather Vase attributed to Fantoni for Raymor. An attractive tall 16" tapering ovoid pottery form covered i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Leather, Pottery

Monumental Hammered Brass Rain Collection Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Giant water basins like this were kept in palace courtyards in case of fire.
Category

2010s Indian Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Iparmuveszeti Vallalat Hungarian Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid century Iparmuveszeti Vallalat Hungarian vase. Signed by the artist by "Suldorn"? Iparmuveszeti Vallalat was an arts and crafts company that sold handicrafts made by various c...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Fine Contemporary Black Ceramic Vase by Hector Ortega / Mata Ortiz
Located in Chicago, IL
Fine Contemporary Black Ceramic Vase by Hector Ortega / Mata Ortiz
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Crazed Opaline Glass Bud Vases, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pair of bud vases dates to the early 20th century and are elegantly shaped of white opaline glass with yellow accents. Shimmering with subtle crazing and iridescence, the...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Green Glazed Planter Pot Vase from Guangdong Province with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Green Glazed Planter Pot Vase from Guangdong Province with Stand This decorated planter originates from Guangdong, located on the north shore of the South China Sea. Display...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Murano Green and Red Hat Vase / Bowl / Plate
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Murano Green and Red Hat Vase / Bowl / Plate This green and red blow Murano glass platter would be a stunning center piece on your coffee or console table. Use it a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary French Terracotta Vase with Celestial Motifs by Nuria Alba
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary terracotta vase crafted by French ceramist Nuria Alba. The hand-painted motif depicts a surrealist-inspired scene featuring a figure ascending a golden ladder under a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Art Nouveau Style Carved Mahogany Mermaid Foor Ashtray Smoking Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century floor ashtray stand features a captivating mermaid figure masterfully carved from rich mahogany in the flowing, organic style of Art Nouveau. The el...
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Compote Bowl with Vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Thorkild Olsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, Terracotta Craquelure Gilded Compote Bowl with Vase Sold as a set, Bowl Dimensions: Diameter 9.75" Height: 4.88" Vase Dimensions: Diameter 7.6...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Large Empoli Italian Glass Rose Pink Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Empoli Italian glass rose pink decanter with stopper.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Provincial Chinese Trunk Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This large wooden mortar dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for crushing rice, grain, spices and other foodstuffs. Carved from a single tree trunk, the mortar has...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase with Yellow Lava Glaze
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Scheurich ceramic vase small tight hairline on top rim (as shown).  
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Signed French Gilt Bronze Diamond Cut Baccarat Crystal Urns - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Signed French Gilt Bronze Mounted Diamond Cut Baccarat Crystal Urns - Pair This pair of beautiful urns feature bronze detailing and beautiful French diamond and channel cut ...
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Brass Bud Vase I by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass bud vase by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases is...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Antique Yellow and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Yellow and Blue-Glazed Planter Pot from Guangdong Province with Stand This decorated planter originates from Guangdong, located on the north shore of the South China Sea. Th...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

WMF Glass vase by Karl Wiedmann. Germany
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Ikora
Located in Chicago, IL
A pretty rare form of WMF Glass vase with red handle by Karl Wiedmann. Germany.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Red Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Red Vase
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Red Vase
Vintage Italian Red Vase
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Large Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor Gunmetal Black
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi / Raymor. As shown in detail of inside, these are hand thrown vases.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Czech Art Deco Tango Art Glass in Black Yellow
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Czech Art Deco Tango Art Glass in Black & Yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Brass Bud Vase IV by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Bud vase IV by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 15.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases i...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Monumental Theo Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Cubist Vase
By Susan and Theo Harlander
Located in Chicago, IL
Monumental Theo & Susan Harlander Brooklin pottery cubist vase. Vase has bad damage to it in need of restoration. Such a monumental and significant...
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Wall Vase by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Bud wall vase by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x H 12 cm Materials: patinated brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Wall Vase is perfect as an individual home accessory. Mad...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Early LaGardo Tackett Measuring Pitcher with Graphics
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual, Early LaGardo Tackett measuring pitcher with graphics. Unfamiliar with the early mark on underside. Assuming this is from the first production of this form by Tackett for Sc...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Enameled Hat Stand with Two Women, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Brilliantly colored with bold enamels, this porcelain hat stand was once used by a Qing-dynasty gentleman to display his caps while they weren't in use. This stand is decorated in th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Smoky Black Clay Basin, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted in the early 20th century in southern China, this charcoal-black basin has a darkened exterior and bears the smoky traces of its fiery creation on...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Vintage Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional ap...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Chinese Quilt Warmer Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual squat vessel would have been kept near a Kang platform to warm one's blankets before bed. Much like a hot water bottle, the ceramic vessel was filled with hot water thro...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Brass Ram Head Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
With its regal design and antique patina, this small footed urn brings instant character to a mantel or console table. The vessel is shaped of sheet brass to the classic silhouette o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Persimmon Orange Tapered Plum Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Celadon Water Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Crackle Celadon Kitchen Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Petite Celadon Bud Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Chicago - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

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