Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Egg Shape Black Yellow Danish 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
There also exists a smaller sized egg shaped vase in this series. The vase has 5 holes on top so you can decorate it with single flowers.
Ceramic
Vase Monofiore with 5 Holes, in Gres Porcelain, Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Porcelain
Carl Harry Stahlane SOA H55 Stoneware Vase, Sweden
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Iconic raindrop shaped stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stahlane. Wonderful organic shape with bulbous form and petite opening.
Stoneware
$435
H 3.35 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Tapio Wirkkalla for Rosenthal Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Black 'Pollo' Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful sculptural Midcentury Modern vintage matt black 'Pollo' vase designed by Finish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany as part of their 'studioline' in the early 196...
Porcelain
Sculptural Black and Yellow Ceramic Vase, 1950s French Modernist
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Striking French modernist ceramic vase dating from the 1950s, distinguished by its highly sculptural and architectural form. The vase is built around a beautifully proportioned bulb...
Ceramic
$911
H 5.71 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Elchinger Modernist Black and Yellow Free-Form Ceramic Vase, France, 1950
By Elchinger
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A striking sculptural ceramic vase by Fernand Elchinger, France, dating from the 1950s. Despite its relatively small scale, the vase has a remarkably strong sculptural presence. The...
Ceramic
$477Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.9 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
1970s Italian Blown Glass Vase, Black and Yellow, Unknown Maker
Located in Valladolid, ES
Elegant and high design Italian blown glass vase in black and yellow, from the 1970s. It features a circular base that rises in a curved shape and sinuously narrows and widens towar...
Art Glass
$1,000
H 1.97 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Hans Hedberg for Biot, France. Egg-shaped lidded jar. Unique ceramic piece.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hedberg for Biot, France. Egg-shaped lidded jar. Unique ceramic piece. Glaze in yellow and white tones. Approx. 1980. Signed. In excellent condition with natural cracks from pro...
Ceramic
$3,090
H 3.08 in Dm 2.37 in
Berndt Friberg, Eggshaped Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful eggshaped stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1969. Eggcellent condition....
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane Vase Stoneware Rörstrand Ceramic Sweden 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Carl-Harry Stålhane stoneware vase, model ‚SOA‘ for Rörstrand in Sweden, late 1950s. Hand-crafted stoneware with a dark, almost black glaze. Very good condition, signed undern...
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A black-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Kastl, Ceramic, Brown, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Vase from Kastl, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown St...
Ceramic
$682
H 3.94 in Dm 1.97 in
Black Drip-Shaped Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vintage vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the 20th midcentury, it´s 10 cm high and in mint condition. It is marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is...
Stoneware
Francisco Brennand. Ceramic egg, c. 1970. Stamp of the Manufacture
By Francisco Brennand
Located in PARIS, FR
Francisco Brennand - Recife - Brazil (1927-2019) Ceramic egg, c. 1970 Stamp of the Manufacture "Oficina Brennand (made in Brazil)" Historical piece Enameled ceramics 13 x 8 x 8 cm 5 ...
Enamel
Hans Handberg ochre ceramic egg box sculpture circa 1960
By Hans Hedberg
Located in NICE, FR
This is a ceramic egg-shaped box by Hans Hedberg, created in the 1960s. The piece, which opens in two parts, features Hedberg’s signature speckled glaze in rich earthy tones of brown...
Ceramic
$3,669
H 7.29 in Dm 4.73 in
Yellow Relief Vase "Florens" by Gertrud Lönegren from Rörstrand 1930s, Sweden.
By rorstrand studio, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Stockholm, SE
This studio piece was crafted at Rörstrand in Sweden between 1936 and 1941. Signed "Rörstrand Lönegren Sweden L166," it is hand-thrown with a distinctive relief decoration. Made of s...
Stoneware
$573
H 8.08 in W 6.15 in D 4.22 in
Nils Thorsson for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Black Yellow Danish 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Aluminia, Nils Thorsson, Marianne Starck, Marianne Westman
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
One of the more rare to find vases from Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Baca" series. The decor is designed by Nils Thorsson in the 1960s. This vase was manufactured in ...
Ceramic
Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s
By Rörstrand, Gertrud Lönegren
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful and rare stoneware vase designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Exquisite glaze. Impressed 'Rörstrand / Löne...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$383Sale Price|57% Off
H 5.91 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century bronze Italian sculpture with black marble warrior on horseback
Marble, Bronze
$2,400Sale Price|40% Off
H 13 in W 41 in
"Still Life with Fruit" - Large Contemporary Framed Painting
By Clinton Hobart
Located in New Orleans, LA
Clinton Hobart paints in a painstaking Renaissance style, and you can see his breathtaking skill clearly in this still life. I bought six paintings similar to this from him in one ba...
Oil
$350
H 6.5 in W 15 in D 5.25 in
1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy, Masudaya
Located in Warrenton, OR
1950s "Neptune" Tugboat, a Classic Mid-century Japanese Postwar Toy from Masudaya Toy Company (export name Modern Toys). This item measures approximately 15 x 5.25 x 6.5 inches inclu...
Metal
French Art Nouveau Signed Botanical Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase circa, 1920
By Émile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
French Art Nouveau Emile Gallé small cameo vase depicting blossoming flowers in purple and blue over orange/yellow, with fine internal polishing to highlight the blue in the flowers ...
Art Glass
$1,012Sale Price|25% Off
H 14 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Iris and Daffodils Still Life
By Helen Enoch Gleiforst
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful still life of a vase of bearded irises, begonias, and daffodils by Helen Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997). Signed "Gleiforst" lower right. Unframed. Image size: 14"H x 10"W...
Masonite, Oil
$10,893
H 51.19 in W 40.95 in D 1.97 in
Large French Oil painting on canvas - Louis Cane, France 1983 -
By Louis Cane
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning oil painting on a canvas by the French artist Louis Cane, dated 1983. The painting is 130 x 104 cm and is namned "Picknick in the green". It is in excellent condition and ...
Paint
$2,995
H 17.92 in W 12.01 in D 3.75 in
Mid-century Brutalist Iron Fire Screen by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden
By Husqvarna, Olle Hermansson
Located in Malmö, SE
Amazing cast iron midcentury sculpture / fireplace screen. Designed by Olle Hermansson for Husqvarna, Sweden 1960s. Great original condition with signs of use and age. Stamped 'OH'...
Iron
$125,000
H 45.67 in W 35.83 in D 22.84 in
Desk Daum Nancy in parchment (leather), Liberty or Art Nouveau, Jugendstil
By Daum, Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Bronze
Daum Nancy Cameo and Enamel Glass Vase, France, circa 1910
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Daum Nancy cameo and enamel glass vase, France, circa 1910 Decorated with red flowers and green leaves on a light opalescent ground Cameo mark Daum Nancy with Lorraine cross Dime...
Glass
$2,900
H 14 in Dm 5 in
Large Antique French Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Cameo Tree Landscape Glass Vase 1900
By Daum
Located in Portland, OR
Antique tall French Art Nouveau cameo glass landscape vase by Daum Freres, Nancy, circa 1900. This beautiful piece of cameo glass depicts a pastoral lake scene with large silhouette...
Art Glass
$561
H 2.45 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Daum France - Paperweight Decorative Flower Rose Passion Black Crystal
By Daum
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Paperweight "Decorative Flower - Rose Passion" made in black crystal by Daum France. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Dimensions: 11 cm x 11 cm.
Crystal
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Umberto Zannoni, Faenza, 1950s
By Umberto Zannoni
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Umberto Zannoni, Faenza, 1950s Beautiful ceramic vase signed Umberto Zannoni, Faenza manufactured in the 1950s. Signed. The vase has a typical d...
Ceramic
$113Sale Price|40% Off
H 3 in W 2.29 in D 3.15 in
Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Art Pottery, Porcelain Cleaning Sitting Rabbit, 1970s
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely adorable and stylish mid-century Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain rabbit figurine by renowned artist Knud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) and dating from around 1965-1975. The ...
Porcelain
$700Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Fajance Lidded Vase & Jar by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance lidded box and jar from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The brown and yellow glazed stoneware containers with geometric abstract d...
Stoneware
Silver-Mounted Glass Casket by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting green glass and silver casket from renowned French art glass company Daum evokes the verdant lushness of a summer garden. Finely detailed silver clovers and vines enc...
Silver
Large Vintage Ceramic Vase by Robert Maxwell for Design West of California
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Chicago, IL
A Large Vintage ceramic vase by Robert Maxwell for Design West of California. Would also make a nice table lamp.
Ceramic
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