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Kaiser Porcelain Bisque

Elegant Kaiser Ammonite Bisque Porcelain Vase, Germany, 1960s
Elegant Kaiser Ammonite Bisque Porcelain Vase, Germany, 1960s

Elegant Kaiser Ammonite Bisque Porcelain Vase, Germany, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

This stunning Kaiser Porcelain Bisque Vase captures the beauty of the sea with delicate ammonite

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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Large Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Large Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful large amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century "Rosengarten" Vase by Alboth & Kaiser in bisque porcelain, Germany
Mid Century "Rosengarten" Vase by Alboth & Kaiser in bisque porcelain, Germany

Mid Century "Rosengarten" Vase by Alboth & Kaiser in bisque porcelain, Germany

By Alboth & Kaiser

Located in Beograd, RS

and Kaiser. The vase is made of white bisque porcelain, which means it has an unglazed, matte finish

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

AK Kaiser Op Art White Bisque Porcelain Vase Flower Abstract Surface Pattern
AK Kaiser Op Art White Bisque Porcelain Vase Flower Abstract Surface Pattern

AK Kaiser Op Art White Bisque Porcelain Vase Flower Abstract Surface Pattern

$556Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.08 in W 5.52 in D 3.75 in

AK Kaiser Op Art White Bisque Porcelain Vase Flower Abstract Surface Pattern

By AK Kaiser

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This AK Kaiser Op Art bisque porcelain vase dating to the 1960s is a piece of art that embodies the

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany 1970s
Pair of Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany 1970s

Pair of Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of petite cute bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vases made in Germany, by

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gernan Vintage Set of Two White Bisque Porcelain Vases by Kaiser, 1960s
Gernan Vintage Set of Two White Bisque Porcelain Vases by Kaiser, 1960s

Gernan Vintage Set of Two White Bisque Porcelain Vases by Kaiser, 1960s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of two beautiful midcentury white bisque porcelain vases with ammonite fossil shell relief by

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Set of Three Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Set of Three Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of three beautiful amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vases made in

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Michaela Frey for Kaiser Tall White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s
Michaela Frey for Kaiser Tall White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s

Michaela Frey for Kaiser Tall White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s

By Michaela Frey, AK Kaiser

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Tall Modern Op Art vase of high quality matte bisque porcelain. Stunning organic art deco relief

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Bisque fossil Box by Kaiser Germany
Mid-Century Modern Bisque fossil Box by Kaiser Germany

Mid-Century Modern Bisque fossil Box by Kaiser Germany

By AK Kaiser

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A beautiful, delicate box in white matte finish with fossil (ammonites) motifs, Marked at the bottom

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of 40 Vintage Bisque Porcelain Vases by Various German Artists, 1970s
Collection of 40 Vintage Bisque Porcelain Vases by Various German Artists, 1970s

Collection of 40 Vintage Bisque Porcelain Vases by Various German Artists, 1970s

By Kaiser, Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit., Scherzer Bavaria, Hutschenreuther, Manfred Frey

Located in Beograd, RS

porcelain. Bisque porcelain is mostly white porcelain, without glaze, making the final product matt, white

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Two Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Two Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Two Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Two amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Michaela Frey for AK Kaiser Op Art Lidded Bisque Porcelain Jar, 1960s
Michaela Frey for AK Kaiser Op Art Lidded Bisque Porcelain Jar, 1960s

Michaela Frey for AK Kaiser Op Art Lidded Bisque Porcelain Jar, 1960s

By Michaela Frey, AK Kaiser

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Modern Op Art matte bone white lidded jar of high quality matte bisque porcelain. The exterior is

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Set of Three Ammonite Relief Kaiser Vases
Set of Three Ammonite Relief Kaiser Vases

Set of Three Ammonite Relief Kaiser Vases

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H 11.82 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Set of Three Ammonite Relief Kaiser Vases

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Antwerp, BE

A Kaiser bisque porcelain vase with ammonite relief. Marked with the blue Kaiser-stamp and original

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s
Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s

Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s

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H 6.25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lovely rectangular bisque porcelain vase, model no. 300/16 by Kaiser Keramik Germany, with organic

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Fossil Shell Table Lamp Foot Bisque Porcelain, 1960s Kaiser Porcelain
Monumental Fossil Shell Table Lamp Foot Bisque Porcelain, 1960s Kaiser Porcelain

Monumental Fossil Shell Table Lamp Foot Bisque Porcelain, 1960s Kaiser Porcelain

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful large monumental table lamp foot or side table lamp. Made of Bisque porcelain by Kaiser

Category

Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Vintage Vase White Face Bisque Porcelain Kaiser West Germany, 1970s
Vintage Vase White Face Bisque Porcelain Kaiser West Germany, 1970s

Vintage Vase White Face Bisque Porcelain Kaiser West Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Bastogne, BE

White textured matte glaze and gloss inside. 
Manufactured by AK Kaiser, West Germany, in 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Porcelain Bisque Fired Kaiser Vase
Lovely Porcelain Bisque Fired Kaiser Vase

Lovely Porcelain Bisque Fired Kaiser Vase

Located in North Miami, FL

Rarely seen crocodile embossed porcelain jug vase with bisque finish. Very attractive and elegant

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Frey for AK Kaiser German Op-Art Porcelain Vase
Frey for AK Kaiser German Op-Art Porcelain Vase

Frey for AK Kaiser German Op-Art Porcelain Vase

By AK Kaiser

Located in Astoria, NY

M. Frey for AK Kaiser German modern white porcelain bisque Op-Art vase, marked on the bottom.

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Kaiser Bisque Poecelain Model No. 367 & No. 369
Kaiser Bisque Poecelain Model No. 367 & No. 369

Kaiser Bisque Poecelain Model No. 367 & No. 369

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pure white porcelain vases with organic "op-art" design oval: 12.75" x 5" round: 4

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Vintage 1960s German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Contemporary White Bisque Porcelain Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Germany
Tall Contemporary White Bisque Porcelain Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Germany

Tall Contemporary White Bisque Porcelain Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Germany

By Martin Frey, Kaiser Keramik

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

A beautiful large white bisque vase featuring a flower motif designed by Martin Frey for AK Kaiser

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage White Bisque West German Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Porcelain
Vintage White Bisque West German Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Porcelain

Vintage White Bisque West German Vase by Manfred Frey for Kaiser Porcelain

By Manfred Frey, AK Kaiser

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1980s. Model/shape number 0648.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s
Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s

Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s

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H 6.25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Kaiser Bisque Vase, 1960s

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

lovely rectangular bisque porcelain vase, model no. 300/16 by Kaiser Keramik Germany, with organic

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Single Flower Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Single Flower Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Single Flower Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Extra Large Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Extra Large Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Extra Large Bisque Fossil Ammonite Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful large amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Midcentury Bisque Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Beautiful Midcentury Bisque Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Beautiful Midcentury Bisque Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser, Manfred Frey

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
Pair of Large Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

Pair of Large Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A pair of large amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vases made in Germany, by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase Matt Bisque, West Germany 1970s
Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase Matt Bisque, West Germany 1970s

Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase Matt Bisque, West Germany 1970s

By Kaiser, Manfred Frey

Located in Beograd, RS

porcelain designed by Manfred Frey and signed M. Frey. He was an in-house designer for Kaiser in Germany

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Five German Vintage Textured White Bisque Porcelain Vases
Set of Five German Vintage Textured White Bisque Porcelain Vases

Set of Five German Vintage Textured White Bisque Porcelain Vases

By AK Kaiser

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of five beautiful amazing midcentury white matt and polished/glazed porcelain vases

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase West German Matt White Bisque
Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase West German Matt White Bisque

Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase West German Matt White Bisque

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Palm Springs, CA

white bisque porcelain on the outside a glazed interior. Manfred Frey was an in house designer for

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1970s West German AK Kaiser Matte Bisque Cobblestone Porcelain Vase
1970s West German AK Kaiser Matte Bisque Cobblestone Porcelain Vase

1970s West German AK Kaiser Matte Bisque Cobblestone Porcelain Vase

By AK Kaiser

Located in London, England

A West German 1970 white matte porcelain bisque vase by AK Kaiser with a smooth glazed interior

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s West German Kaiser White Bisque Porcelain Fantasy Vase by Manfred Frey
1970s West German Kaiser White Bisque Porcelain Fantasy Vase by Manfred Frey

1970s West German Kaiser White Bisque Porcelain Fantasy Vase by Manfred Frey

By Kaiser, AK Kaiser, Manfred Frey

Located in London, England

A 1970s West German Kaiser Porcelain white bisque decorative vase designed by artist Manfred Frey

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser
Large Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

Large Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Large Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Large fossil vase by M. Frey for Kaiser. Bisque white porcelain with fossil motif. Model 134

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Vintage 1960s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1970s AK Kaiser German Op Art White Fossil Bisque Matt Porcelain Vase No 274
1970s AK Kaiser German Op Art White Fossil Bisque Matt Porcelain Vase No 274

1970s AK Kaiser German Op Art White Fossil Bisque Matt Porcelain Vase No 274

By AK Kaiser

Located in London, England

An unusual pyramid op art white bisque matte porcelain vase with an abstract relief fossil design

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Large German AK Kaiser Fossil Design White Bisque Op Art Octagonal Vase
1970s Large German AK Kaiser Fossil Design White Bisque Op Art Octagonal Vase

1970s Large German AK Kaiser Fossil Design White Bisque Op Art Octagonal Vase

By AK Kaiser

Located in London, England

Large octagonal 1970s white bisque porcelain vase with an abstract relief fossil design on two

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large 1970s German AK Kaiser No 129 Matt-White Bisque Fossil Relief Vase
Very Large 1970s German AK Kaiser No 129 Matt-White Bisque Fossil Relief Vase

Very Large 1970s German AK Kaiser No 129 Matt-White Bisque Fossil Relief Vase

By AK Kaiser

Located in London, England

A very very large op art abstract bisque matt-white porcelain vase with an interesting fossil

Category

Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bisque Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer for Kaiser
Bisque Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer for Kaiser

Bisque Porcelain Vase by Martin Freyer for Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary Couturier Inspired Vase by Martin Freyer for Kaiser.

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Vintage 1970s German Vases

White Bisque Vases
White Bisque Vases

White Bisque Vases

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in New York, NY

Collection of white bisque vases by Kaiser Porcelain. Vases all have different raised relief

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Seashell Vase by Kaiser

Seashell Vase by Kaiser

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H 8.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Seashell Vase by Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Seashell vase by Kaiser. White bisque porcelain with fully glazed interior. Model 228, signed with

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Small Shell Vase by Kaiser
Small Shell Vase by Kaiser

Small Shell Vase by Kaiser

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H 6.25 in Dm 3 in

Small Shell Vase by Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Seashell vase by Kaiser. White bisque porcelain with fully glazed interior. Model 220/16, signed

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Short Seashell Vase by Kaiser
Short Seashell Vase by Kaiser

Short Seashell Vase by Kaiser

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H 4 in Dm 3.5 in

Short Seashell Vase by Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Short seashell vase by Kaiser. White bisque porcelain with fully glazed interior. Model 223, signed

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tall Shell Vase by Kaiser
Tall Shell Vase by Kaiser

Tall Shell Vase by Kaiser

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H 8.75 in Dm 4 in

Tall Shell Vase by Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Shell vase by Kaiser. White bisque porcelain with fully glazed interior. Model 220/22, signed with

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Narrow Seashell Vase by Kaiser
Narrow Seashell Vase by Kaiser

Narrow Seashell Vase by Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Narrow seashell vase by Kaiser. White bisque porcelain with fully glazed interior. Model 225

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Small Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser
Small Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

Small Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

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H 7.25 in W 3 in D 2 in

Small Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Small fossil vase by M. Frey for Kaiser. Bisque white porcelain with fossil motif. Model 131

Category

German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Round Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser
Round Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

Round Fossil Vase by M.Frey for Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Round fossil vase by M. Frey for Kaiser. Bisque white porcelain with fossil motif. Model 187

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Vintage 1960s German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s
Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s

Manfred Frey for AK Kaiser White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s

By AK Kaiser, Manfred Frey

Located in Søgne, NO

Modern Op Art Vase in Matte Bisque Porcelain Discover this high-quality, tall modern Op Art vase

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Kaiser Porcelain Bisque For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kaiser porcelain bisque you’re looking for. Each kaiser porcelain bisque for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kaiser porcelain bisque — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right kaiser porcelain bisque, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one kaiser porcelain bisque that is appealing in its simplicity, but AK Kaiser, Kaiser Keramik and Manfred Frey produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kaiser Porcelain Bisque?

Prices for a kaiser porcelain bisque start at $120 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $295.

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, antique and vintage 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.