Continental Europe Vases

Pair of majolica potiche vases, Antonibon manufacture, Nove Di Bassano, period: first half of 19th century. The potiches with a "pagoda" lid and hexagonal support base are decorated...

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...

The Bamako vase was created in 1934 by R.Lalique in white glass . This example is in strong opalescent glass and un excellent condition . The vase is signed in sand blasted block l...

Striking and highly expressive pair of hand-formed vases by Italian ceramist Pietro Melandri, crafted in Faenza in the 1960s. Each vase is completely unique in its form and glazing, ...

2 miniature ceramic vessles designed at Höganäs in Sweden probably in the 1960s. They are 6.5 cm tall and in excellent condition, signed as on photos.

A petite and beautiful hand-decorated ceramic baluster vase, painted all around with traditional Japanese motifs, including native flora, birds and bamboo stems on a creamy glazed background. The colour palette is bold and bright, with highlights of green, red and blue, together with plentiful gilt relief...

A rare and beautiful fluted bronze vase with openwork insert and amazing patina. Cast by Otto Meyer Foundry. Sweden, 1920s. Great condition, only some light scratches. Stamped with...

Mid-Century Modern glass vase with clear, ruby and violet blue shades, Oval shape Measures: Height 28.5 cm x width 16.5cm The vase is not signed - as most of Flavio Polis creation...

Val Saint Lambert paperweight Crystal Cut-to- Clear Weight Crystal 0.9 Kg Vibrant, cased-crystal Very colourful and a nice bright addition for any decorator. Looks simply stunning....

1950's elegance at its finest! Mid century vase manufactured by Sawa-Keramik (Franz Schwaderlapp, Ransbach-Baumbach, Germany). Typical organic shape and decor. Design Heinrich Maria ...

A beautiful miniature stoneware vase with amazing light brown hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1956. Great con...

A beautifully crafted Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg in Sweden during the 1940s. This elegant piece features the signature deep green crackled glaze with verti...

Just beautiful stylish tiny vases in matte glazing with black stripes. Typical decor and shapes from the fifties/sixties

The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. Flowers and Middle Eastern architectur...

It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by VENINI from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a special technique that lends a unique matelassé effect to...

A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing Colours Manufacturer unknown - marked Design Period 1915 - 1925 Country of Manufacture : France H / height: 46 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 4550 grs DM / diameter max: 28 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 19.8 cm .... an ode to Southern France A Legend of Provence by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825 – 2 February 1864) The lights extinguished, by the hearth I leant, Half weary with a listless discontent. The flickering giant-shadows, gathering near, Closed round me with a dim and silent fear. All dull, all dark; save when the leaping flame, Glancing, lit up a Picture's ancient frame. Above the hearth it hung. Perhaps the night, My foolish tremors, or the gleaming light, Lent power to that Portrait dark and quaint, — A Portrait such as Rembrandt loved to paint, — The likeness of a Nun. I seemed to trace A world of sorrow in the patient face, In the thin hands folded across her breast: — Its own and the room's shadow hid the rest. I gazed and dreamed, and the dull embers stirred, Till an old legend that I once had heard Came back to me; linked to the mystic gloom Of that dark Picture in the ghostly room. In the far south, where clustering vines are hung; Where first the old chivalric lays were sung; Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France, Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance, I stood one day. The warm blue June was spread Upon the earth; blue summer overhead, Without a cloud to fleck its radiant glare, Without a breath to stir its sultry air. All still, all silent, save the sobbing rush Of rippling waves, that lapsed in silver hush Upon the beach; where, glittering towards the strand The purple Mediterranean kissed the land. All still, all peaceful; when a convent chime Broke on the mid-day silence for a time, Then trembling into quiet, seemed to cease, In deeper silence and more utter peace. So as I turned to gaze, where gleaming white, Half hid by shadowy trees from passers' sight, The Convent lay, one who had dwelt for long In that fair home of ancient tale and song, Who knew the story of each cave and hill, And every haunting fancy lingering still Within the land, spake thus to me, and told The Convent's treasured Legend, quaint and old: — Long years ago, a dense and flowering wood, Still more concealed where the white convent stood, Borne on its perfumed wings the title came: " Our Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name. Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day, Bid all the country rise, or eat, or pray. Before that convent shrine, the haughty knight Passed the lone vigil of his perilous fight; For humbler cottage strife or village brawl, The Abbess listened, prayed, and settled all. Young hearts that came, weighed down by love or wrong, Left her kind presence comforted and strong. Each passing pilgrim, and each beggar's right Was food, and rest, and shelter for the night. But, more than this, the Nuns could well impart The deepest mysteries of the healing art; Their store of herbs and simples was renowned, And held in wondering faith for miles around. Thus strife, love, sorrow, good and evil fate, Found help and blessing at the convent gate. Of all the nuns, no heart was half so light, No eyelids veiling glances half as bright, No step that glided with such noiseless feet, No face that looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others half so dear, So surely touched by others' pain or woe, (Guessing the grief her young life could not know,) No soul in childlike faith so undefiled, As Sister Angela's, the " Convent Child. " For thus they loved to call her. She had known No home, no love, no kindred, save their own. An orphan, to their tender nursing given, Child, plaything, pupil, now the Bride of Heaven And she it was who trimmed the lamp's red light That swung before the altar, day and night; Her hands it was whose patient skill could trace The finest broidery, weave the costliest lace; But most of all, her first and dearest care, The office she would never miss or share, Was every day to weave fresh garlands sweet, To place before the shrine at Mary's feet. Nature is bounteous in that region fair, For even winter has her blossoms there. Thus Angela loved to count each feast the best, By telling with what flowers the shrine was dressed. In pomp supreme the countless Roses passed, Battalion on battalion thronging fast, Each with a different banner, flaming bright, Damask, or striped, or crimson, pink, or white, Until they bowed before a newborn queen, And the pure virgin Lily rose serene. Though Angela always thought the Mother blest Must love the time of her own hawthorn best, Each evening through the years, with equal care, She placed her flowers; then kneeling down in prayer, As their faint perfume rose before the shrine, So rose her thoughts, as pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights...

Nice limited edition Hella Jongerius Africa model vase of the 2005 PS Jonsberg Collection for Ikea in small edition. Terracotta, white pastilles decor. Dimensions: 35 cm H, 30 cm dia...

Midcentury round blue and brown ceramic centrepiece. Aldo Londi designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1960s for Bitossi. This fantastic item is magnificent because the...

We have gathered a Groupe of 5 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant form make a perfe...

Tamara Aladin (1932-2019) for Riihimäen Lasi, Finland. Art glass vase in turquoise. Model 1440. 1960s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 16.0 cm x D 6.0 cm.

beautiful FLOOR VASE attributed to / most probably by RUSCHA KERAMIK RUSCHA KERAMIK was launched in 1948 when Rudolf Schardt assumed the management of Klein & Schardt, his father Georg's ceramics factory in the town of Rheinbach, located near Bonn in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. (RUSCHA is a syllabic abbreviation of his name.) The timing of the re-founding ensured that the company was in a good position to benefit from Germany's post-war growth boom. RUSCHA KERAMIK became a leading manufacturer during the "golden age" of Western German ceramics and is credited with some of the era's key developments. It produced some very successful and innovative forms and glazes, including the 'Vulcano' décor (Otto Gerharz, 1951)—which heralded the move towards thick, dripping fat-lava glazes—and the iconic no. 313 (Kurt Tschörner, 1954), probably the period's most famous shape. Hans Welling, Adele Bolz, Heinz Siery, and Cilli Wörsdörfer were among other notable designers to work for RUSCHA. RUSCHA KERAMIK was celebrated for exquisite wall plates, plaques, and tiles—manufactured for both indoor and outdoor applications—as well as its high-quality vases. Specimens from the 1970s will frequently exhibit remarkable lava and volcanic glazes. When RUSCHA closed its factory in 1996, Scheurich acquired many of its designs and molds; distinctive silver RUSCHA labels were sometimes applied to the subsequent production. Notes on identification: White clay was used practically exclusively. The rare examples made with red-brown clay are thought to date from periods when normal supply sources ran out. Embossed and incised base-numbering was used for vessels. If a vase was made in more than one size, a single digit indicating relative size followed the form number. Low form numbers (< 100) were sometimes preceded by a letter. Like a few other manufacturers, RUSCHA KERAMIK occasionally recycled form numbers, a cause of distress for some collectors. Pieces were never molded with "Germany" or "West Germany." Manufacturer most probably RUSCHA Design Period 1965 to 1975 Production Period 1965 to 1975 Country of Manufacture Germany H / height: 40cm ~ Gew. / weight: 2950grs DM max / diameter max : 16,5 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 8.8cm MARKED: marked G...

Pair of French Cubist-Inspired Ceramic Vases Depicting Women Playing Music 1940s The vases are a real feast for the eyes. Slightly conical vase shape with outwardly turned rim showi...

Patrick Nordström (1870–1929). One of a kind stoneware vase created in Islev in 1928, featuring a beautiful and dynamic glaze in varying green shades. A fine example of Nordström’s m...

Introducing an Exquisite Early 20th Century Taisho/Showa Period Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase – A Timeless Masterpiece! Step into t...

Dimensions: 22cm W, 10cm D , 21,5cm H Period: 1970s Designer: Björn Wiinblad Manufacturer: Rosenthal Serie:Sammuramat Conditon: Mint Material: Porcelain.

Bold in its simplicity, this anthropomorphic terracotta vase is an iconic homage to Sicily's rich Moorish history. Depicting the stately elegance of a moor lady, the artistry of the piece is exemplified in the intricate detailing of the sinuous headdress, jeweled crown...

René Lalique Opalescent "Piriac" Vase 1930 René Lalique (1860-1945) Flared "Piriac" model vase in molded pressed deeply opalescent glass Decorated with a frieze of fish and wavy li...

This striking Murano glass vase was designed by Flavio Poli (1900–1984) for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, circa 1950. Standing 23.5 cm (9.25 in) high with a diameter of 13 cm (5.1 in), it is ...

Mid-Century Italian pottery vase with Bitossi. The outside surface of the vase is decorated with a printed pattern. The glaze has a deep brown and olive color. This vase was designed...

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown and white stoneware ceramic floor vase. Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 41...

Murano Blown Glass Green Pulegoso Vase, Italy, 1950s. Exquisite and sculptural Archimede Seguso pulegoso handblown Murano glass vase with ovoid shape, ...

This is a very unique and playfully designed glass vase made by a skilled Murano glass workshop in Venice Italy. There is a fantastic iridescent finish on the glass strokes that ...

Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik company from 1959. Mans officially retired from BAY in 1975....

Large square vase by Valdemar Petersen for the Danish stoneware manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl. Made circa 1960s-1970s. The vase has a green-brownish glaze on an incised stripe deco...

Otto Brauer White Opaline Art Glass Vase for Holmegaard, 1960s. Beautiful timeless designed art glass vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark. Great subtle and timeless design. ...

Elegant and rare Swedish pewter vase designed by Lundin & Lundberg (L&L), dating to 1935. This rounded vessel features delicately engraved foliage motifs on the front, highlighted by...

Glazed ceramic bottle by Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot. Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1960. H : 9.8 x 3.9 inches.

Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses. Size: 12.6 x 19 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis L, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...

Rare solid bronze Just Andersen vase dessin model B 1746 with stylized handles made at his own workshop in the 1930s. Just Andersen (1884-1943) was a Danish decorative sculptor and ...

Interesting and finely painted pair of satsuma vases. Very cool and of high quality. Additional information: Primary Material: Bronze, Porcelain & Cloisonne Material: Porcelain & Po...

A sought after in two tones Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.

Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), 'Bugne' vase, 1936 hand-blown glass, iridescent surface modell 3739 produced by Venini & C., Murano, Italy signed with four-line acid stamp to underside ...

Beautiful vintage vase of shells. Made in the 1970s. Every centimeter of this vintage vase is adorned with seashells. It is a heavy, well-crafted and intricately designed shell art...

A pair of "Egyptian Revival" vases, made of turned and sculpted Alder wood following an Egyptizing shape according to the taste of the Egyptian era. The vases are finished with a pre...

Brilliant Handmade Majolica Hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1920. Stamp Imperiale Royale, WESSEL Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant details. Made in Germany Art Nouv...

Mid-century stoneware vase by Bertil Lundgren for Rörstrand, 1960s. Signed under the bottom. Original manufacturer label to the wall. Excellent condition. Dimensions: Height 29 cm, d...

This stunning vintage Bitossi vase designed by Aldo Londi, showcases the iconic Moroccan hearts design. Crafted in white glazed ceramic with textured details and hand-applied blue ac...

A very early Art Deco styled jug made in Denmark during the 1920s. Japanese or Chinese inspired decor. It is made from Disko Metal an alloy made mainly from pewter with applied verdi...

Superb bucket, pot, Etruscan-shaped vase, from the Art Nouveau period. Circa 1880. French work in the style of the famous Legras glass and crystal workshops. This Pretty Cookie Buck...

Bohemian Ceramic Vase Designed by Nikolaus Kannhäuser Manufactured by Amphora Riessner Stellmacher Kessel, Turn-Teplitz circa 1898 "ivory p...

Josette Miquel French handmade pottery vase realized circa 1980 by French artist Josette Miquel. Elegant bird and board decoration. Stoneware c...

This stunning piece of ceramic was produced at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Its rounded bott...

A strikingly singular addition to a personal art collection, this gorgeous vase is a veritable work of art of bold visual impact. Entirely crafted of soft resin, it boasts a magnific...

A highly decorative hand blown green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s Pale green glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in...

Wonderful large white floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to ...

Very decorative Loetz Witwe glass vase in decoration Cobalt Papillon from the Art Nouveau period in Bohemia, circa 1903. This gorgeous vase from the workshops in Klostermuehle shows ...

The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...

Gustave Asch - Sainte Radegonde Large art deco white and green, ceramic vase 20th century design Original eprfect condition Signed Height 24 cm Large 20 cm

A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and mak...

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