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Vases and Vessels For Sale
Antique Pair of Mason's Ironstone Vases, Gilded Pattern, England, Circa 1815
Antique Pair of Mason's Ironstone Vases, Gilded Pattern, England, Circa 1815

Antique Pair of Mason's Ironstone Vases, Gilded Pattern, England, Circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a rare pair of ironstone vase with high loop handles, made by the Mason's factory, England in the early 19th century, circa 1815 to 1820. These footed vases are potted i...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase
Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

Signed Ando Jubei Green Baluster Cloisonné Vase

By Ando Jubei

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful pristine condition Ando Jubei wireless cloisonné vase in baluster form. In his signature green enamel, portraying an intricate arabesque design of a blooming clematis vin...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase

By Seguso Viro, Seguso

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Pair of Minton Majolica Spring Daffodil Vases
Pair of Minton Majolica Spring Daffodil Vases

Pair of Minton Majolica Spring Daffodil Vases

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Minton Majolica vases which feature daffodils stood on bulb feet. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, white, are predominant. The piece bears maker's...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Majolica

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina

Located in IT

This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Mountainous Landscape
Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Mountainous Landscape

Vintage Porcelain Cache-Pot Planter with Blue and White Mountainous Landscape

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage porcelain cache-pot planter from the mid 20th century with hand-painted blue and white décor depicting landscapes, architectures and figures in boats patterns. Created in China during the midcentury period, this porcelain cache-pot features a tapering silhouette perfectly accented by a blue and white décor. Showcasing an opening of 10.5 inches diameter, the piece is adorned on its upper lip with geometric motifs inspired by honeycombs, surrounding delicate floral motifs. The round tapering body attracts all of our attention with its delicate hand painted décor presenting traditional architectures such as pagodas set...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Postmodern Geometric Bud Vase in Stainless Steel
1980's Postmodern Geometric Bud Vase in Stainless Steel

1980's Postmodern Geometric Bud Vase in Stainless Steel

By Paul Evans

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice geometric design brushed stainless mix with polished stainless bud vase, circa 1980's , nice clean lines for mid-century, Danish Modern Decor.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration
Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration

Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase With Cobalt Blue Floral Decoration

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Valuabl...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1930s.
Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1930s.

Green Ceramic Art Deco Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden 1930s.

A beautiful Art Deco earthenware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s. Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing. Impressed with ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Ercole Barovier Exceptional Pulegoso Glass Vase with Applied Discs, 1930s
Ercole Barovier Exceptional Pulegoso Glass Vase with Applied Discs, 1930s

Ercole Barovier Exceptional Pulegoso Glass Vase with Applied Discs, 1930s

By Barovier, Ercole Barovier

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An extraordinarily rare example of Ercole Barovier’s early 1930s experimentation with the pulegoso technique, this sculptural vase represents one of the most sought-after chapters in...

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1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Large Vintage Display Vases, Italian, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Circa 1980
Pair of Large Vintage Display Vases, Italian, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Circa 1980

Pair of Large Vintage Display Vases, Italian, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Circa 1980

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large pair of vintage display vases. An Italian, ceramic and gilt finished baluster urn, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A bold and decorative pair, offering e...

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1980s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Iconic Pair of Sicilian Ceramic Heads from Caltagirone
Iconic Pair of Sicilian Ceramic Heads from Caltagirone

Iconic Pair of Sicilian Ceramic Heads from Caltagirone

Located in Budapest, HU

Fascinating traditional handmade ceramic planters from private collection.

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20th Century Sicilian Folk Art Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

WMF Ikora Brass Vase Germany Around 1920s
WMF Ikora Brass Vase Germany Around 1920s

WMF Ikora Brass Vase Germany Around 1920s

By WMF Ikora

Located in Wien, AT

WMF Ikora Brass Vase Germany Around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

21st Century ‘Krater N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Krater N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Krater N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Krater’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize trad...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Art Nouveau Diskometal Vase Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Diskometal Vase Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Diskometal Vase Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the late 1920s. * Diskometal vase in organic shapes * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D118 * Year: 1926-1929 * Condition: ...

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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase in the Style of Peter Voulkos
Large Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase in the Style of Peter Voulkos

Large Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase in the Style of Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, richly multi-glazed and textured, heavy Mid-Century Modern large stoneware bottle vase. Expertly crafted. The piece is very reminiscent of some of Peter Voulkos' early hand-painted works with traditional shaped vessels, though we believe it was made by a different artist. From a Los Angeles estate that featured many well know Mid-Century and California artists' pottery pieces, artworks, and furniture. Marked "BOT 2" on the underside. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century pottery/ceramics collection...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Sunray Patterned Enamel Decorated Glass Vase, c1930
Art Deco Sunray Patterned Enamel Decorated Glass Vase, c1930

Art Deco Sunray Patterned Enamel Decorated Glass Vase, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Rare and very stylish geometric patterned vase . Standing a good 21 cm tall has all the bells and whistles you want from this era. One of our personal favourites beautiful in both t...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Mid-century vintage white and gold German porcelain classical urn/vase
Mid-century vintage white and gold German porcelain classical urn/vase

Mid-century vintage white and gold German porcelain classical urn/vase

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a handsome large mid-century vintage white and gold German porcelain urn. This urn features a 22 karat gold glaze to the handles and around the base with a white glaze to the...

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1950s German Classical Roman Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando
Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando

Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases with Dragon and Phoenix, Attributed Ando

By Ando Jubei

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A richly ornamented and technically accomplished pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases from the Meiji period (1868–1912), attributed to the esteemed Ando workshop—among the most in...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 1920s, Denmark
Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 1920s, Denmark

Set of Just Andersen dual-pipe art deco vases, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A set of dual-pipe disco metal vases designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. The exquisite duo is part of Andersens' early work in and rare good vintage condition. Timeless pieces for any beautiful space. * A pair of metal vases...

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1920s Danish Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Owls Hawks Maple on Turquoise Blue Enamel Vases Goto
Pair Japanese Cloisonne Owls Hawks Maple on Turquoise Blue Enamel Vases Goto

Pair Japanese Cloisonne Owls Hawks Maple on Turquoise Blue Enamel Vases Goto

Located in Long Island City, NY

A striking and beautifully executed pair of Meiji period Japanese cloisonne vases, attributed to the workshop of Goto Seizaburo of Yokohama, one of the most innovative enamel artists...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Daum Miniature Glass Chalice, Lorraine Cross Design, Antique, 1906
Daum Miniature Glass Chalice, Lorraine Cross Design, Antique, 1906

Daum Miniature Glass Chalice, Lorraine Cross Design, Antique, 1906

By Daum

Located in Lisbon, PT

The chalice features multi-layered glass with an acid-etched and polychrome enameled decoration on a soft yellow-shaded background. This Lorraine Cross Miniature glass chalice by D...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed
white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed

white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

20th century White and black stoneware ceramic vase Abstract ceramic glazes colors original perfect condition Signed under the base height 16 cm Large 16 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Flower vase "Architect" series2
Flower vase "Architect" series2

Flower vase "Architect" series2

By POPCORN

Located in 加須市, 11

Flower vase made of iron. This work was inspired by the landscape roofs of Paris.

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2010s Japanese Bauhaus Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

Swedish Grace Green Leaf Motif “Menuett” Vase by Arthur Percy, Gefle, 1950
Swedish Grace Green Leaf Motif “Menuett” Vase by Arthur Percy, Gefle, 1950

Swedish Grace Green Leaf Motif “Menuett” Vase by Arthur Percy, Gefle, 1950

By Gefle, Arthur Percy

Located in Grythyttan, SE

An elegant Swedish Grace ceramic vase from the “Menuett” series, designed by Arthur Percy for Gefle, featuring a softly rounded form with delicate green leaf decoration and a refined...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Alabama Miller Pottery 15 Gallon Salt Glaze Stoneware Crock Butter Churn
Antique Alabama Miller Pottery 15 Gallon Salt Glaze Stoneware Crock Butter Churn

Antique Alabama Miller Pottery 15 Gallon Salt Glaze Stoneware Crock Butter Churn

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Alabama Miller Pottery 15 Gallon Stoneware Crock. Features their signature clover leaf along the front. Dimensions: 17" x 21"h

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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

1960 Tall Paul Kedelv Coquille Vessel for Flygsfors, Sweden
1960 Tall Paul Kedelv Coquille Vessel for Flygsfors, Sweden

1960 Tall Paul Kedelv Coquille Vessel for Flygsfors, Sweden

By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv

Located in Miami, FL

A stunning large Scandinavian free-form glass sculpture or vase. Green and white glass encased in clear glass. Made by the Swedish firm Flygsfors in 1960 and designed by Paul Kedelv,...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese bamboo woven flower vase / Showa / 20th century / Hanging flower basket
Japanese bamboo woven flower vase / Showa / 20th century / Hanging flower basket

Japanese bamboo woven flower vase / Showa / 20th century / Hanging flower basket

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a bamboo flower basket vase made in Japan during the Showa period, around the 20th century. It appears to have been designed after a “biku,” a basket-like container tradition...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bamboo

20th Century Loetz Witwe Blue Glass Vase - Decor Cobalt Papillon, CZ, ca. 1903
20th Century Loetz Witwe Blue Glass Vase - Decor Cobalt Papillon, CZ, ca. 1903

20th Century Loetz Witwe Blue Glass Vase - Decor Cobalt Papillon, CZ, ca. 1903

By Johann Lötz Witwe

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Highly decorative 20th century Loetz Witwe Art Nouveau glass vase - decoration "Cobalt Papillon" - from the early period in Bohemia around 1903. An incredible looking Loetz collector...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century French Green Glaze Confit with Spout Handle
Early 20th Century French Green Glaze Confit with Spout Handle

Early 20th Century French Green Glaze Confit with Spout Handle

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1915 and stands 10.75” tall. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. ...

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1910s French French Provincial Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s
Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s

Chalet Art Glass Freeform Green Sommerso Vase 1960s

By Chalet Art Glass Company

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Mid-Century art glass vase was made by Chalet in sommerso technique with green colored glass gather cased over with clear-colored glass. Its distinctive, free formed twisting...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso

Art Nouveau Ceramic Cachepot, Flower Motif By Sarreguemines, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Ceramic Cachepot, Flower Motif By Sarreguemines, 20th Century

Art Nouveau Ceramic Cachepot, Flower Motif By Sarreguemines, 20th Century

By Sarreguemines

Located in Lisbon, PT

A rounded Art Nouveau ceramic plant decorated with flower motifs. It features a striking lotus flower motif in soft enamel relief. The body is finished in a warm brown glaze, agains...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden
1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden

1940's Orrefors Edward Hald Graal Fish Art Glass Vase Sculpture Made in Sweden

By Edward Hald, Orrefors

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Grall fish art glass vase Edward Hald for Orrefors and dates form the 1940's to early 1950's. Great design and form. Signed on the bottom by the artist. In excellent condit...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rather large Art deco vase known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for Gustavsberg in the 1930s. Green ceramic with fish scale decoration. The Argenta series is ve...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase by Kalle Akkola, Finland ca 1950's
Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase by Kalle Akkola, Finland ca 1950's

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase by Kalle Akkola, Finland ca 1950's

Located in Örebro, SE

Midcentury modern ceramic vase by Kalle Akkola, Kupittaana Savi, Finland ca 1950's. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Some unevenness and blemishe...

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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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Early 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 74/100
Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 74/100

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black 74/100

By Ettore Sottsass, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 100 units. This...

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1970s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Krater N°3’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradit...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Flower Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
Flower Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s

Flower Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Polyhedral Glass Vase  is a beautiful glass decorative object, realized by an italian manufacture during the 1970s.  Very fashionable transparent vase realized with multifaceted sur...

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1970s Italian Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

French Limoges Porcelain Cobalt Blue Pate-Sur-Pate Vase
French Limoges Porcelain Cobalt Blue Pate-Sur-Pate Vase

French Limoges Porcelain Cobalt Blue Pate-Sur-Pate Vase

By Limoges, Marcel Chaufriasse

Located in Vilnius, LT

A cobalt blue background Limoges vase and pate-sur-pate technique with scene of female figures. Signed Marcel Chaufriasse Limoges. Very good vintage condition.

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Early 20th Century French Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh

Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh. This is a fantastic vintage seltzer bottle with a metal wire mesh casing around the glass. Vintage seltzer bottle made in Germany. Enjoy the fresh and healthy fizz of sparkling water...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Sven Törngren, Törngren's pottery
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Sven Törngren, Törngren's pottery

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Sven Törngren, Törngren's pottery

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Large floor vase with decoration with sgraffito technique depicting the paradise garden of Eden. DESIGNER: Sven Törngren PRODUCER: Törngrens krukmakeri (Pottery) COUNTRY: Falke...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s
Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

By Venini, Laura Diaz de Santillana

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 2 small decorative Murano flasks designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini in the 1980s. the green flask shows a visible small chip at the neck as stated in p...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Orrefors Crystal Decanter with Stopper
Vintage Mid-Century Orrefors Crystal Decanter with Stopper

Vintage Mid-Century Orrefors Crystal Decanter with Stopper

By Orrefors

Located in Soquel, CA

Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage crystal decanter with stopper by Orrefors (Swedish, founded 1898), c. 1960's. Engraved signature to base Orrefors HM 2498 - this particular style was by Edvard Hall. Includes original red Orrefors Sweden sticker with logo. "Orrefors HM 2498" etched into base. Measures 11.5" H x 3" W x 3" D. Orrefors Glassworks was founded in 1898 on the same site where ironworks operations had been run since 1726. In the same year that the glassworks was founded, a hot shop was built for making technical, medical and household glass and stemware to make use of waste wood and labour. Glass now replaced the less profitable ironworks operations. In 1913, Consul Johan Ekman from Gothenburg became the new owner of Orrefors Glassworks. He appointed Albert Ahlin as manager of the glassworks and this marked the start of a new era. In 1914, Orrefors started manufacturing crystal products, and as well as cut crystal according to purchased patterns and samples, Orrefors made art glass using the overlay technique with etched decoration. The new management quickly saw that artists were needed in the business, so Simon Gate was employed in 1916 and was joined by Edward Hald a year later. That same year, Gate and Hald made their first tentative attempts at figure engraving. They also experimented with the new innovative graal (grail) glass technique that was developed at Orrefors by the master glassblower Knut Bergqvist. The major successes were achieved a few years later at the Gothenburg Exhibition in 1923, and in particular at the Paris Exhibition in 1925. The thin engraved glass was admired by the surrounding world, and both Orrefors and the artists themselves were awarded the Grand Prix. The successes of Simon Gate and Edward Hald in Paris in 1925 constituted the start of the long Orrefors tradition of creative design closely combined with genuine and innovative craftsmanship. Since then, new designers and skilled glassmakers have continued in the spirit of Gate and Hald. Vicke Lindstrand and Edvin Öhrström with the new glass technique called Ariel in the 1930s. Sven Palmqvist with Kraka and Ravenna in the 1940s. And in the 1950s with Fuga, which, along with Nils Landberg’s slender tulip-shaped glass “Tulpan” and Ingeborg Lundin’s apple-shaped vase “Äpplet”, are now seen as symbols of the renaissance of Swedish design. The 1960s are associated with Gunnar Cyrén’s Pop glass, and in the 1970s, Eva Englund, Olle Alberius, Lars Hellsten and Jan Johansson as well as Cyrén worked at the glassworks. Since the 1980s, designers such as Anne Nilsson, Erika Lagerbielke, Helen Krantz, Matz Borgström, Per B Sundberg, Martti Rytkönen, Lena Bergström, Ingegerd Råman, Malin Lindahl and Efva Attling...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008
VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008

VENINI Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin, Murano Glass, signed 2008

By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin

Located in Venezia, IT

Exceptional Venini Veronese vase, model 600.01, produced in 2008. Signed on the base, and accompanied by its original Venini box and certificate. The Veronese is one of the most cel...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s
Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s

Arne Bang, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1930s

By Arne Bang

Located in High Point, NC

A fluted brown-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy
VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy

VENINI rare tall vase Dorici Avory Murano Glass, Signed 2007, handmade in Italy

By Monica Guggisberg & Philip Baldwin, Venini

Located in Venezia, IT

Venini Dorici vase in Avory Murano Glass, model 793.16, produced in 2007 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Refined Dorici vase by Venini, designed by Monica ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund

Large Vase by Gunnar Nylund

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Long Island City, NY

A vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997). Sweden. Chamottered stoneware with blue glaze. Marked by manifacturer. Minor chip.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Art Nouveau Bohemian Glass Vase, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Bohemian Glass Vase, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Bohemian Glass Vase, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Art Nouveau bohemian iridescent orange vase, realized in the early 20th Century. Excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Czech Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases
Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases

Pair 19th Century Cloisonné Vases

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century bronze cloisonné vases. These baluster form vessels feature an enameled body with all-over polychrome foliage motifs on a turquoise ground, with two dragon handl...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Bronze

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1940
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1940

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1940

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase with low relief leaping stag and floral decoration By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1940 Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful light yello...

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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Antique Spanish Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Angel Vase
Antique Spanish Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Angel Vase

Antique Spanish Guatemalan Majolica Pottery Angel Vase

Located in New York, NY

Antique Guatemalan majolica pottery vase, with hand painted floral design on front. Two angels adorn the upper rim, appearing at the top of each side peering out over their angel win...

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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Vases and Vessels

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Majolica, Pottery

West German Pottery Vase, Ceramic, 38cm Height, Circa 1960, Decorative
West German Pottery Vase, Ceramic, 38cm Height, Circa 1960, Decorative

West German Pottery Vase, Ceramic, 38cm Height, Circa 1960, Decorative

By West German Pottery

Located in London, England

With a height of 38 cm, this West German earthenware, of remarkable workmanship and renowned for its exquisite art and rich history, is characterized by complex patterns and vibrant ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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