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Charles Catteau Art Deco Vases by Boch Freres Keramis Belgium
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles Catteau Art Deco vases for Boch Freres Keramis Belgium. Written on each base D. 2447, 1291
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase for Boch Freres
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
A highly stylized Art Deco vase by the master ceramicist, Charles Catteau of Boch Pottery. The bold
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Enamel

Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase for Boch Fréres, Belgium, 1920s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very fine and typical Art Deco ceramic vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Fréres. Signed "Grès
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Art Deco Design Vase Attributed to Charles Catteau Blue Dotts and Stripes
By Charles Catteau
Located in Lisse, NL
for. Since it came from the same house as the other Art Deco vases we are selling (by Catteau and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Pottery

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Ceramic

Vase by Charles Catteau, 1927
By Charles Catteau
Located in Paris, FR
Rare polychrome minimalist design with horizontal bands, mottled. 1927, Charles Catteau. Marks
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

  • Vase by Charles Catteau, 1927
  • Vase by Charles Catteau, 1927
  • Vase by Charles Catteau, 1927
  • Vase by Charles Catteau, 1927
H 7.68 in. Dm 1.78 in.
Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Stylized Birds, Charles Catteau for Keramis, 1931
By Charles Catteau
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco ceramic vase with stylized birds by Charles Catteau, Keramis. Designed for the "Atelier
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Vase
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Vase
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Catteau Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Pottery Vase
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau Boch, La Louvier Gres Keramis Glazed ceramic Excellent
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

1920s Floral Vase by Artist Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Floral vase by artist Charles Catteau (1880-1966), earthenware, each numbered and marked
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ceramic Vase Model 1349 by Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase with a squirrel design. Model 1349, made by Charles Catteau (1880-1966). Signed CH
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Boche Blue and Mustard Art Deco Vase Designed by Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Troy, MI
Art Deco era Boche ceramic vase with mustard/gold colored glazed with blue stylized floral design
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Art Deco Vase, circa 1925
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Art Deco Vase, circa 1925 Additional information: Date: c.1925
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Jars

Materials

Pottery

H. Vermont, Art Deco Vase on Opaline House Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Beaune, FR
Art Deco opaline vase signed "H. VERMONT" for the "Maison Catteau Frères" famous Belgian glass
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20th Century German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

Art Deco Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand painted enamel vase designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis; made in La Louviere
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau Boch Enamel Ceramic Art Deco Blue Deer Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau Boch, La Louvier Gres Keramis Belgium, 1920 circa
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Large Charles Catteau Boch Ceramic Vase
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful and well documented Boch vase designed by Catteau during his tenure as design director
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Group of Four 1920s Floral Vases by Artist Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of four 1920s floral vases by artist Charles Catteau (1880-1966), glazed earthenware, each
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Stylized Flowers by Charles Catteau Boch Frères, 1925
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco ceramic vase with stylized flowers. Designed for the Atelier de Fantaisie by Charles
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Group of Three 1920s Blue Flower Vases by Artist Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of three 1920s blue flower vases by artist Charles Catteau (1880-1966), glazed earthenware
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Earthenware

Art Deco Ceramic Vase, Boch Frères Keramis, Charles Catteau, Belgium, 1920s
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Ceramic Vase, Boch Frères Keramis, Charles Catteau, Belgium 1920s. Art Deco Boch Frères
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Catteau Era Ceramic Art Deco Vase with Bird
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
Catteau era vase with bird. Any piece depicting an animal is highly sought after. This was a great
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Enamel

Charles Catteau Boch Freres Islamic Design Hand Painted Art Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
attributed to Charles Catteau and dating from around 1920. The vase of rounded bulbous shape stands on a
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Pottery

Charles Catteau Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Pottery Lidded Cockerel Jar
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Belgian Art Deco Boch Freres Keramis art pottery lidded jar decorated with cockerels and
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Jars

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Pottery

1920s Charles Catteau Vase for Boch et Freres Model 895 D. 947, Belgium
By Charles Catteau, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Rare version of Charles Catteau vase with finely detailed solid brass trim. Made in Belgium for
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Brass

Vase B.F.K. La Louvière Belgiques by Charles Catteau, Art Deco, Belgium, 1930
By Charles Catteau, B.F.K. La Louvière Belgique
Located in Ulm, DE
Ceramic vase with craquelling glaze From “B.F.K. La Louvière Belgiques” by “Charles Catteau” (1880
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis, Belgium, Art Deco Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charles Catteau (1880-1966) for Boch Freres Keramis, Belgium. Art Deco ceramic vase in cloisonné
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis, Belgium, Large Art Deco Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charles Catteau (1880-1966) for Boch Freres Keramis, Belgium. Large Art Deco ceramic vase in
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis, Belgium, Art Deco Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charles Catteau (1880-1966) for Boch Freres Keramis, Belgium. Large Art Deco ceramic vase in
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau, Boch Frères, La Louvière, Vases with Minimalist Decoration
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Verviers, BE
black background - model D1783 - 1933s Beautiful Art Deco vases designed by Charles Catteau for Boch
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Enamel Ceramic Flower Vase by Charles Catteau Signed Boch La Louvière
By Boch La Louviere, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel ceramic flower vase by Charles Catteau signed Boch La Louvière. Art Deco period. Belgium
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Art Deco Boch Vase Design by Charles Catteau
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco Boch vase design by Charles Cateau Ceramic with bronze rings (top and bottom), circa
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Enamel Ceramic Flower Vase by Charles Catteau Signed Boch La Louvière
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch La Louviere
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel ceramic flower vase by Charles Catteau signed Boch La Louvière. Art Deco period. Belgium
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Art Deco Tropical Earthenware Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Art Deco ovoidal vase in polychrome matte enameled earthenware with rounded shoulder and everted
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Art Deco Vase Keramis D1130 Signed D.L., 1927
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Schaerbeek, BE
realm of ceramics and design. Thus, the Keramis Art Deco vase, bearing the signature of Charles
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Catteau Boch Freres Art Deco Geometric Stoneware Vase
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
Charles Catteau Boch Freres Art Deco geometric stoneware vase. Rare and unusual Ovid shape
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

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Stoneware

Electrified Lamp Keramis Art Deco Vase by Charles Catteau for Boch
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Fairfax, VA
Enameled pottery decorated with stylized yellow flowers with off-white cracker background that has been professionally made to a table lamp.
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Bronze

Boch Freres Charles Catteau Footed Bowl
By Charles Catteau
Located in Milton, DE
should buy them both and have wonderful dinner parties with these a the central focus of your design. Art
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

  • Boch Freres Charles Catteau Footed Bowl
  • Boch Freres Charles Catteau Footed Bowl
  • Boch Freres Charles Catteau Footed Bowl
  • Boch Freres Charles Catteau Footed Bowl
H 8.5 in. W 8.5 in. D 8.5 in.
Art Deco Modernist Vase Shape Boch Freres Catteau
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
Boch Freres ceramics made during the Charles Catteau period are very desirable. This modernist
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Art Deco "Craquelé" Vase by Charles Catteau for Keramis, 1920s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Beirut, LB
A Boch Freres Keramis art pottery vase produced at La Louvière, Belgium during the Art Deco period
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Stunning Keramis Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau
Located in Oakland, CA
This stunning piece of Boch pottery, with a decidedly organic look, is painted in blue and green, and has a lovely matte finish. Made in Belgium and signed Boch Freres/Keramis. Me...
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

  • Stunning Keramis Pottery Vase
  • Stunning Keramis Pottery Vase
  • Stunning Keramis Pottery Vase
  • Stunning Keramis Pottery Vase
H 10.750 in. W 6.750 in. D 6.750 in.
Pair of Ivory Ceramic Vases by Charles Catteau for Villeroy & Boch Signed
By Charles Catteau, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Torquay, GB
Pair of ivory ceramic hand cast vases by Charles Catteau for Villeroy & Boch. Gorgeous cone shaped
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Charles Catteau for Boch La Louvière Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Flower Vase, Signed
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch La Louviere
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning enamel ceramic flower vase by Charles Catteau signed Boch La Louvière with beautiful blue
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase, Belgium, Circa 1930's
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Chatham, ON
Extraordinary Art Deco turquoise crackle glaze vase - featuring a trumpet form shape on a plinth
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Art Deco Boch Freres Keramis Lamp Attributed to Charles Catteau
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy, Charles Catteau for Boch Freres, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Houston, TX
Freres Keramis ceramic lamp attributed to Charles Catteau, circa 1925. This gorgeous Art Deco vase has a
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Belgian La Louviere Earthenware Deer Vase
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco (Belgian) crackled earthenware vase with blue & green trim with deer & floral design
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Earthenware

  • Belgian La Louviere Earthenware Deer Vase
  • Belgian La Louviere Earthenware Deer Vase
  • Belgian La Louviere Earthenware Deer Vase
  • Belgian La Louviere Earthenware Deer Vase
H 13.5 in. W 10.5 in. D 10.5 in.
Antique Boch Fréres Keramis Art Deco Delft Faience Vase, Belgium, 1920s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colorful 100 year old Belgian delft faience knobble vase by Charles Catteau's Boch Fréres Keramis
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Delft, Earthenware, Faience

Hand Painted Art Deco Boch Freres La Louvière Vase
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A colorful Art Deco vase produced by Boch Freres, Charles Catteau's l'Atelier de Fantaisie art
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Art Deco Vase Ad003-2 in Style of Charles Catteau by Keralouve, Belgium, 1970s
By Keralouve
Located in Berlin, DE
Bulbous vase, model AD003-2 by Keralouve in Belgium (signed), 1970s. In style of Charles Catteau
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Art Deco Ceramic Vase in Orange-Red-Black-Beige by Boch Frères Belgium 30s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Salzburg, AT
Signed [d 1065] (Catalog: Art Deco Vases 1930)". The vase comes from the Atelier de Fantaisie of Charles
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Keramis Abstract Ceramic Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Keramis abstract ceramic vase, designed by Charles Catteau Wonderful geometric Art Deco pattern
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

  • Keramis Abstract Ceramic Vase
  • Keramis Abstract Ceramic Vase
  • Keramis Abstract Ceramic Vase
  • Keramis Abstract Ceramic Vase
H 13.75 in. Dm 9.5 in.
Pair of Ceramic Vases by Boch Frères La Louvière, Belgium, 1930
By Boch La Louviere
Located in CHINON, FR
Pair of ovoid vases by the Boch frères, handcrafted under the direction of Charles Catteau
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Boch Freres Keramis Belgian Deco Ceramic Vase circa 1920s-1930s, Bird Motif
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Phoenix, AZ
was known for its highly stylized designs by Charles Catteau. Boch Frères Keramis (Co.) was a
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Midcentury Lamp by Boch Freres Keramis Vase, 1960s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Paris. During the 19th century, Dutch craftsmen were hired. Charles Catteau was hired at the end of
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Enamel

Charles Catteau, Art Deco Vase, Belgium, circa 1920
By Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco vase by French artist Charles Catteau. Incised: Grès Kéramis / C Marked with
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Stoneware

Charles Catteau, Art Deco Vase, Belgium, circa 1927
By Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
: CT This vase, exemplary of the design number D.1224, features a colorful motif of leaves and
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Charles Catteau, Art Deco Vase with Crayfish, France, circa 1927
By Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Céramique de Rambervillers from a design by Catteau. Signed. Bears a manufacturer's mark.
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Catteau, Art Deco Glazed Vase, Belgium, circa 1920
By Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau. Incised: Grès Kéramis Marked with model number: D.647
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Stoneware

Charles Catteau for Boch Frères, Art Deco Vase, Belgium, 1925
By Boch La Louviere, Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
This vase displays Catteau's design number D.1009, featuring birds against stylized foliage resting
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Stoneware

Charles Catteau for Boch La Louvière, Art Deco Ceramic Vase, Belgium, 1925
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
This vase displays Catteau's design number D.1009, featuring birds against stylized foliage resting
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Charles Catteau for Boch Frères Keramis, Ovoid Vase, Belgium, C. 1929
By Boch Freres Keramis, Charles Catteau
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau. Signed: Ch. Catteau Inscribed: Keramis made in Belgium
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Early 20th Century Belgian Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic charles catteau art deco vase available at 1stDibs. A charles catteau art deco vase — often made from ceramic, stoneware and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a charles catteau art deco vase — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each charles catteau art deco vase bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one charles catteau art deco vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis and Boch La Louviere produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase?

Prices for a charles catteau art deco vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,063.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

Find a collection of vintage Art Deco dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right vases for You

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.

Like sculptures or paintings, vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.