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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Handmade Ceramic Vase
1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Handmade Ceramic Vase

1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Handmade Ceramic Vase

Antique Art Deco ceramic vase with vertical hand-carved straight and organically swirling lines with hand-painted bright blue floral decor on cream colored base. Artist's signature ...

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Valdemar Koch (1852-1902), P. Ipsen, C.1890.
Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Valdemar Koch (1852-1902), P. Ipsen, C.1890.

Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Valdemar Koch (1852-1902), P. Ipsen, C.1890.

By Ipsen

Located in Valby, 84

Art Nouveau Terracotta Vase by Architect Valdemar Koch, P. Ipsen, Copenhagen, ca. 1890. Vase in a baluster form in unglazed terracotta, the upper body with matte black slip, the low...

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1890s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series
Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series

Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large organic ceramic vase. One-of-a-kind. Dimensions 9" dia x 12" height Watertight. Signed and dated on the bottom. Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka Studio The unusual and painstaking...

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2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Le Coucou
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Le Coucou

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Le Coucou

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

Category

2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 1.6

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

Crafted in solid stone and finished with a textured, hand-applied glaze, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each ...

Category

2010s Colombian Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Large Antique Balkan Clay Storage Bottle or Urn Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century
Large Antique Balkan Clay Storage Bottle or Urn Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century

Large Antique Balkan Clay Storage Bottle or Urn Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century

Located in Andernach, DE

Antique hand crafted and unique stoneware jug with a square belly and round base. The jug comes with a round screw cap. Possibly Balkan area or Italy, around 1800s to 1900. Beautiful...

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Late 19th Century Greek Classical Greek Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Dümler & Breiden Ceramic Cachepot with Sgraffito Décor, 1950s
Dümler & Breiden Ceramic Cachepot with Sgraffito Décor, 1950s

Dümler & Breiden Ceramic Cachepot with Sgraffito Décor, 1950s

By West German Pottery, Dümler & Breiden

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Dümler & Breiden West German Ceramic Bowl / Cachepot with Sgraffito Décor, 1950s A very beautiful and sculptural large ceramic bowl or cachepot by Dümler & Breiden, ha...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures
Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures

Pair of Antique Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Red Horse Head Funerary Tomb Figures

Located in Forney, TX

A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Large authentic painted grey clay terracotta sculptural tomb objects, one with red pigment, one with red over white slip decoration, both crisply molded, carved and detailed. These finely carved horse head funerary figures feature excellent attention to detail and realistic characteristics, moldeled with an upright mane, the wooden ears missing, likely long deteriorated, a normal and expected feature considering the age. The Han Dynasty horse head...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...

Category

2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel
Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel

Spanish Dark Terracotta Olive Jar / Vessel

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique Handmade Unglazed Terracota Olive Jar or Vessel, Spain, 19th century- 1930s This eye-catching dark terracota jar or urn was designed to contain water and to keep it fresh. I...

Category

19th Century Spanish Country Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic dove from the Rimini Blu series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, finished in a richly glazed cobalt-blue surface with incised geometric ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object
Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kawa Vase 10 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...

Category

2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s
Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s

By Dominique Pouchain, Jacques Pouchain

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Pair of Ceramic Birds Candlesticks - Candle Holders - Japanese Pottery 1970s Charming pair of bird-shaped ceramic candlesticks. Japanese 1970s pottery. Each candlestick is hand-cr...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Symbiosis Clay Vase - Bone White
Symbiosis Clay Vase - Bone White

Symbiosis Clay Vase - Bone White

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Symbiosis Clay Vase is a unique sculptural vase made of white clay. Its rustic yet minimalist look is perfect for organic modern and futuristic décor schemes. Handmade with care...

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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage MCM 22" Off White Glazed Ceramic " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick Sculpture
Vintage MCM 22" Off White Glazed Ceramic " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick Sculpture

Vintage MCM 22" Off White Glazed Ceramic " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick Sculpture

By Bitossi, Jonathan Adler

Located in St. Louis, MO

Super cool, vintage mid-century large scale " Sperm Whale " or Moby Dick ceramic sculpture with off white glaze. Has molded water, coming out of blow hole, with raised tail. Possibly...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 4.1
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 4.1

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 4.1

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

Crafted in cement and clay, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to celebrate organic imperf...

Category

2010s Colombian Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen
Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen

Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen

By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Forest, BE

Unique vase made by or in the manner of Axel Salto. Beautiful glaze and details. There's various shades of brown and greens. Will fit any interiors, a true beauty. Axel Johannes ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Potter
Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Potter

Handmade Sicilian Ceramic Pine Nut Italian Potter

Located in Palermo, PA

This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic pine nut is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by skilled artisans in Sicily, each piece is m...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Art Deco Black Ceramic Vase by Claude Dumas, Remix Edition, Circa 1980
Art Deco Black Ceramic Vase by Claude Dumas, Remix Edition, Circa 1980

Art Deco Black Ceramic Vase by Claude Dumas, Remix Edition, Circa 1980

By Claude Dumas

Located in COLMAR, FR

Art Deco black ceramic vase by French designer Claude Dumas – early 2000s Remix Gallery edition, made from the original mould, sourced in France, in very good vintage condition This...

Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Cooking Olla, Handcrafted Rustic Style
19th Century Spanish Terracotta Cooking Olla, Handcrafted Rustic Style

19th Century Spanish Terracotta Cooking Olla, Handcrafted Rustic Style

Located in Valencia, VC

A traditional double-handled terracotta cooking olla with a rich, aged patina. The exterior features a raw, matte terracotta finish, while the rim and interior are glazed, making it ...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta

Art Nouveau Enamelled Faience Vase, Baluster Form, Longwy Region, France, 1910s
Art Nouveau Enamelled Faience Vase, Baluster Form, Longwy Region, France, 1910s

Art Nouveau Enamelled Faience Vase, Baluster Form, Longwy Region, France, 1910s

This Art Nouveau enamelled faience vase, produced in France around 1910 and likely originating from the Longwy region, is executed in a tall baluster form and decorated in heavy enam...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Modernist Ceramic Hand-Turned Glazed Vase, 1960s
Modernist Ceramic Hand-Turned Glazed Vase, 1960s

Modernist Ceramic Hand-Turned Glazed Vase, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ceramic midcentury hand-turned vase with horisontal lines. Griege glaze with a minty tint over the terracotta colored clay. Artist unknown. Great vintage condition consistent with a...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Labu Sayong Carafe, Hand-Carved Ceramic Folk Art from Malaysia
Antique Labu Sayong Carafe, Hand-Carved Ceramic Folk Art from Malaysia

Antique Labu Sayong Carafe, Hand-Carved Ceramic Folk Art from Malaysia

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Antique traditional Southeast Asian ceramic Labu Sayong water cooler carafe bottle vase with hand-carved graphic and organic decorations. Dark blackish brown gourd shaped shiny piece...

Category

Early 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s
Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

Mid-Century Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Rimini Blu, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Valencia, VC

Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze. Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A classic of British design: an authentic blue Wedgwood jasperware dish with crisp white neoclassical relief. Crafted in England, this petite tray showcases the matte, powder-blue bo...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Rock Handmade Ceramic Flower Vase II - Black & White
Rock Handmade Ceramic Flower Vase II - Black & White

Rock Handmade Ceramic Flower Vase II - Black & White

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Beautiful handmade ceramic flower vase, perfect for displaying your favorite blooms. With its simple lines and contemporary aesthetics, this unique ceramic vase crosses the line betw...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High
Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High

Heron Martinez Mendoza Barro Negro Kangaroo Handled Vessel Bank -- 22.5" High

By Heron Martinez

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a very unusual and LARGE (22.5" high) kangaroo piece by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade item that, although is considered folk art, has...

Category

1960s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Turkish Antique 20th-Century Terracotta Ceramic Storage Pot
Turkish Antique 20th-Century Terracotta Ceramic Storage Pot

Turkish Antique 20th-Century Terracotta Ceramic Storage Pot

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century hand-crafted terracotta olive jar originates from Anatolia, where field firing — an open-air kiln method — produced vessels with richly varied tones and natural smo...

Category

1940s Turkish Primitive Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Greek Pottery Black Urn Depicting an Assembly of Gods
Greek Pottery Black Urn Depicting an Assembly of Gods

Greek Pottery Black Urn Depicting an Assembly of Gods

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Greek Pottery Black Urn Depicting an Assembly of God's. Hand painted, signed by artist on reverse. It was brought back from a trip to Greece in the...

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Organic Modern Ceramic Spotted Glaze Vase
Organic Modern Ceramic Spotted Glaze Vase

Organic Modern Ceramic Spotted Glaze Vase

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Organic modern ceramic vase with asymmetrical soft waves around the circular body. Spotted warm gray glaze with a blue tint. Beautiful condition.

Category

20th Century European Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase XL, Green and White
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase XL, Green and White

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase XL, Green and White

By Calyer Ceramics

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind ceramic ash vase. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and is glazed with a coppery green glaze on the top contrasting a speckled matte white bottom. Asse...

Category

2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Set of Four Totem Sculptures by Aldo Guarnieri, Italy 1960s
Set of Four Totem Sculptures by Aldo Guarnieri, Italy 1960s

Set of Four Totem Sculptures by Aldo Guarnieri, Italy 1960s

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Discover the enigmatic beauty of mid-century Italian art with this set of four totem sculptures by the elusive artist Aldo Guarnieri, dating back to the 1960s. These rocky totem scul...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Wood

Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware

Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcases a distinctive blend of artistry and nature, capturing the tranquil beauty of the sea. Each centerpiece bowl is wheel-thrown and hand-glazed in our studio, featuring a soft, white matte finish that beautifully enhances the organic textures of the clay. The glaze has been specially formulated for this collection, reflecting the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each piece. Ideal for keeping your weekly fruits out on the counter or as a striking standalone accent, this white centerpiece bowl...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Matte White by Lorraine Goldberg 1980s
Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Matte White by Lorraine Goldberg 1980s

Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in Matte White by Lorraine Goldberg 1980s

Located in Troy, MI

Unique ceramic sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg Michigan USA circa 1980's Expressive work composed of interwoven biomorphic forms in a clustered arrangement Hand formed and finished ...

Category

Late 20th Century Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 3.1
Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 3.1

Hand-Sculpted Vase Edit 3.1

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

Crafted in cement and clay, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to celebrate organic imperf...

Category

2010s Colombian Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France

Located in London, GB

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote
Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

Weller Pottery Roma Rose Planter or Compote

By Weller Pottery

Located in Redding, CT

In 1872, Samuel A. Weller founded Weller Pottery in Fultonham, Ohio, United States. Originally, his business consisted of a small cabin and one beehive kiln, and Weller produced flow...

Category

1920s North American Art Nouveau Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of White Porcelain Kawa Vessels, Tactile, Organic, Leather Cast Ceramics
Pair of White Porcelain Kawa Vessels, Tactile, Organic, Leather Cast Ceramics

Pair of White Porcelain Kawa Vessels, Tactile, Organic, Leather Cast Ceramics

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Kawa Vessels. 1 x 10inch height and 1 x 12 inch height. Tactile and textured organic porcelain vase with an glossy glazed interior surface. Works well as a pair or individua...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Appuntito Vase Large
Appuntito Vase Large

Appuntito Vase Large

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Appuntito Vase Large in White Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal ceramic vase created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. The entire vase is covered ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Raja. Approximate measurements: 8...

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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda

Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda

Located in Marseille, FR

- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made b...

Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Unique Large Chulucanas Vase, Peru, 1990s
Unique Large Chulucanas Vase, Peru, 1990s

Unique Large Chulucanas Vase, Peru, 1990s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Unique large Chulucanas vase. Hand made in Peru by a ceramic artisan in 1996. Signed Taller Garcia on the bottom. This isn't your average tourist Chulucanas piece. This is arti...

Category

Late 20th Century Peruvian Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Blue Butterflies Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Luster Ceramic Vase
Contemporary Blue Butterflies Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Luster Ceramic Vase

Contemporary Blue Butterflies Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Luster Ceramic Vase

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Our "Petalouda Iris" majolica vase showcases the timeless charm of the blue butterfly, capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered in all cultures as a symbol of fulfilled desires...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Modernistic Mythical Horse Figurine by Viljo Mäkinen in Red Clay, Finland 1960s
Modernistic Mythical Horse Figurine by Viljo Mäkinen in Red Clay, Finland 1960s

Modernistic Mythical Horse Figurine by Viljo Mäkinen in Red Clay, Finland 1960s

By Kupittaan Savi

Located in Helsinki, FI

A modernistic red clay figurine by Finnish sculptor Viljo Mäkinen for Kupittaan Savi Oy, one of Finland’s most notable pottery and ceramic manufacturers of the mid-twentieth century....

Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Monumental 1990s Biomorphic Karen Karnes Boulder Vase with Violet Glaze
Monumental 1990s Biomorphic Karen Karnes Boulder Vase with Violet Glaze

Monumental 1990s Biomorphic Karen Karnes Boulder Vase with Violet Glaze

By Karen Karnes

Located in Southampton, NJ

A truly monumental c1990 stoneware boulder-form vase by master potter Karen Karnes. What makes this unique pot stand out is its sheer size and stunning violet glaze. Later in life Karnes returned to the more biomorphic forms she explored earlier in her career in the late 1940s-early 1950s of which this is an exceptional example. Bio. from wikipedia. Karen Karnes (November 17, 1925 – July 12, 2016) was an American ceramist, best known for her salt glazed, earth-toned stoneware ceramics. Early life Karnes was born on November 17, 1925 in New York City,[2] where she attended art schools for children. Her garment worker parents were Russian and Polish Jewish immigrants, and the family lived in the Bronx Coops. Karnes applied for and was accepted to the High School of Music & Art. As a child she was surrounded by urban realities and visual influences, but she claims that her parents' old-world ideals kept her grounded. At Brooklyn College she majored in design and graduated in 1946. After graduating, she studied abroad in Italy, where she continued to study ceramics. After returning from Italy, Karnes began a graduate program at Alfred University, but left before completing her degree to work at Black Mountain College. Black Mountain College Karnes first encountered Black Mountain College in 1947, where she took a summer design class with Josef Albers. In 1952, she and her husband David Weinrib (whom she later divorced) moved down to North Carolina to become potters-in-residence at the Black Mountain College. While at Black Mountain College, Karnes and Weinrib became acquainted with Merce Cunningham and John Cage, and later lived with them at the Gate Hill Community. During the Pottery Seminar held at the College in 1952, Karnes met international potters Bernard Leach, Shoji Hamada, and Marguerite Wildenhain, as well as Karl Martz...

Category

1990s American Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta

PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH Century
PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH Century

PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH Century

Located in Madrid, ES

PAIR OF PHARMACY SLEEVES IN FAIENCE 17TH CENTURY Italy Decorated with a "Baroque Cartouche" in blue, cartouche with the inscription "SLINI e SAPII". Old restorations, hairline cra...

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

1960s Puerto Rico Pottery Ashtray Taino Islanders Mask Motif Vintage Mid-Century
1960s Puerto Rico Pottery Ashtray Taino Islanders Mask Motif Vintage Mid-Century

1960s Puerto Rico Pottery Ashtray Taino Islanders Mask Motif Vintage Mid-Century

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful highly contrasting hand formed ashtray with impressed white glazed Taino figures on a dark copper unglazed clay. Almost 6 inches in diameter. Attributed to Isla del Sol o...

Category

1960s Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Japanese Mashiko Ware Single Flower Mingei Pottery Vase Hamada Shoji
Japanese Mashiko Ware Single Flower Mingei Pottery Vase Hamada Shoji

Japanese Mashiko Ware Single Flower Mingei Pottery Vase Hamada Shoji

By Hamada Shoji

Located in San Diego, CA

Stoneware Mashiko Ware single flower bottle form vase created in the style of the renowned Japanese potter and National Living Treasure, Shoji Hamada (1894–1978). This piece is chara...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Original Sculpture Reminiscent of a Sea Sponge or Cup Coral/Goblet Coral
Original Sculpture Reminiscent of a Sea Sponge or Cup Coral/Goblet Coral

Original Sculpture Reminiscent of a Sea Sponge or Cup Coral/Goblet Coral

Located in Warrenton, OR

Original Sculpture Reminiscent of a Sea Sponge or Cup Coral/Goblet Coral, Organic Modern Style. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing at the end of May and items will not be availab...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain
Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain

Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kawa Series Large Vessel 05 Oversized white ceramic vessel with textured porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, a...

Category

2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Jean Gerbino Art Deco Neriage Mosaic Trumpet Vase, Vallauris, 1930s
Jean Gerbino Art Deco Neriage Mosaic Trumpet Vase, Vallauris, 1930s

Jean Gerbino Art Deco Neriage Mosaic Trumpet Vase, Vallauris, 1930s

By Jean Gerbino, Vallauris

Located in Glasgow, GB

An exceptional Art Deco ceramic trumpet vase by Jean Gerbino, crafted in Vallauris, France, circa 1930s. Known for his pioneering approach to neriage ceramics, Gerbino developed a di...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar
Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Terracotta Ceramic Jar

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt brown jar - Made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - Made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Aïcha. Approximate mea...

Category

2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

Japanese Antique Jar "Suzu" / Pottery Vases / 12th century / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Jar "Suzu" / Pottery Vases / 12th century / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Jar "Suzu" / Pottery Vases / 12th century / Wabi-sabi

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

This exceptional large stoneware jar is a rare surviving example of Ko-Suzu (Old Suzu) ware, produced in the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture during the Late Heian Period (12th ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Clay

1930s Torino Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Venus on Shell by Lenci, Italy
1930s Torino Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Venus on Shell by Lenci, Italy

1930s Torino Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of Seated Venus on Shell by Lenci, Italy

By Lenci

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s Torino glazed porcelain sculpture of seated Venus on shell over dolphins, manufactured by Lenci, Italy By: Lenci Material: ceramic, porcelain, enamel, paint, clay Technique: c...

Category

1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s

Midcentury Cream White Ceramic Vase, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Cream white midcentury modern vase manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Stamped under base. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmark, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase
Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase

Turquoise Blue Pottery Vase

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Modern turquoise blue Amphora pottery vase, circa early-20th century, USA. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimension...

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

Category

2010s American Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Post Modern "Stacked Dice Vase" Art Sculpture by Artist Michael Corney
Large Post Modern "Stacked Dice Vase" Art Sculpture by Artist Michael Corney

Large Post Modern "Stacked Dice Vase" Art Sculpture by Artist Michael Corney

By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Contemporary Large Post Modern Art Sculpture Vase "Dysfunctional" Stacked Dice Vase" Artist Michael Corney / signed Miguel Corney "Michael Corney grew up in the greater Los Angel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Paint

Mid-Century White Glazed Vase by Bay Keramik, West Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century White Glazed Vase by Bay Keramik, West Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century White Glazed Vase by Bay Keramik, West Germany, 1950s

By West German Pottery, Bay Keramik

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Bay Keramik White Glazed Vase, West Germany, 1950s Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase by Bay Keramik, produced in West Germany, circa 1950s. White glaze with a structured low-relief organic pattern and a controlled, classical form. Bay Keramik was one of the leading West German ceramic manufacturers of the post-war period, recognized for its high production standards and wide distribution across Europe and the United States. The company played a key role in the international success of “West German pottery,” producing works that balanced serial production with strong design identity. Their output is now well regarded among collectors for its material quality, durability, and distinct mid-century aesthetic. This example reflects Bay’s more restrained line—focused on surface texture and proportion rather than bold color—making it particularly suitable for contemporary interiors and curated collections. Marked “Bay – West Germany...

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Clay, Ceramic

Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda
Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda

Moroccan Terracotta Candle Holder Handbuilt and Handpainted by the Potter Houda

Located in Marseille, FR

- Handbuilt freckles terracotta candle holder - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by Houda Approximate measurements: 1....

Category

2010s Moroccan Folk Art Clay Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Earthenware