Vases and Vessels

Elegant glazed ceramic vase, likely of Italian or French origin, dating to the 1960s. The elongated oval body () features a refined hand-incised texture, later glazed to create a del...

This exquisite cameo vase after Émile Gallé displays a rich amber hue displaying high relief design of leaves and flowers. The intricate details and subtle color variations exemplify...

An impressive and solid art glass studio vase featuring two decorative snail-shaped handles, dated circa 1950s. Handcrafted by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Murano, Venice, Italy. Elegant in ...

Model #3771 Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel (RSt&K), consistently marked pieces with the tradename “Amphora” by the late 1890s and became known by that name. The Amphora pottery fa...

This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...

Circa 1860-80 Japanese Meiji period Imari vase. Ribbed body elegantly decorated with reserves of a jardiniere overflowing with flowers reversing to a pair of birds perched on a flowe...

Italian Murano glass sculptural fluted baluster vase crafted during the nineteen nineties showcases aristocratic Venetian classical revival furnace design. Handcrafted in Italy, this...

19th Century Puglian Glazed Terracotta Pitcher with Floral Decoration Late 19th century hand-thrown terracotta pitcher from Puglia, Southern Italy, featuring a deep manganese-brown ...

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase featuring a striking sculptural 'scale' or 'artichoke' leaf texture. This piece is finished in a vibrant, high-gloss turquoise glaze th...

Stunning and stylish, 26cm high, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted golden glossy pattern. The pattern of the horse is painted at the front and at the back. On the base is painted...

An elegant ivory-glazed ceramic jug with hand-painted emerald green decoration. With its stylized globular body, elongated neck, and two symmetrical side handles, this piece stands o...

Large turquoise ceramic Art Deco vase. Made in France 1920s. This vase was made by Longwy for Atelier Primavera, the design studio of the Paris department store Les Grands Magasins d...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Hand made by Hertha Bengtson for A&J Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s. Great original condition. Signed 'Hertha B' and 'Höganäs'. Hertha Be...

Early 20th century Art Nouveau ceramic vase, C.1910 Classic Art Nouveau vase with a young woman in billowing clothes in relief Measures: 9.5" diameter at the base x 16" at the ...

Amphora-Style Diskometal Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Diskometal vase with lugs and floral motif * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D136 * Year: 1918-1929 * Condition:...

This antique Art Nouveau art glass vase by Michael Powolny for Loetz is an impressive and highly sought-after art piece from the early 20th cen...

Loetz Art Nouveau Jugendstil Iridescent Green Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900 A superb Loetz Jugendstil art glass bowl, executed in a luminous green groun...

Art Deco ‘Kulvas’ vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s. The model was first exhibited at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930. Glazed ceramic with a rounded, rib...

This rare and long flower vase is made of tortoise Lucite and chrome.

Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection of a historic Florentine crystal grinder that unfortunately closed recently. It is the Marcello Galgani & Son company, whose completely manual and artisanal work has not withstood the disproportionate advance of mass-produced mechanical processes! Marcello Galgani began his craft as a grinder and restorer in 1960; as the years went by, Marcello mastered and became familiar with particular techniques and shapes, resulting in the production of objects that manage to retain the freshness of grinding and engraving, the warmth and softness of light, and the inimitable flavor of unique artifacts. After several years, his son Lorenzo, who grew up among crystals, also entered the business and immediately became passionate about this ancient craft with skill and ability. Stimulated by the aesthetic sense of the past, father and son, set up a workshop in which the shapes they researched and created themselves are mouth-blown by traditional Tuscan glassmakers in Empoli, then ground and engraved using ancient sixteenth-century techniques, with motifs born of the Galgani's inexhaustible imagination or culturally inspired by designs of objects seen and studied in Florentine museums (Uffizi, Galleria Palatina, Museo degli Argenti, etc.). Marcello and Lorenzo Galgani were also Masters in the difficult art of restoration, bringing rare and precious objects back to life. As mentioned the company recently closed and disposed of all its last production, only Marcello's old private museum collection remained, which includes unique and special objects created over time, a collection that the craftsman made available to us for a planned sale. All of the objects were made entirely by hand with old grinding wheels, but there were mainly two tools that allowed the creation of masterpieces: the right hand and the left hand of the master craftsman. Ancient glassmaking techniques were used for all the ground and engraved products: first the object was ground with an emery wheel fed continuously by a jet of abrasive sand and water, then re-polished with a very fine-grained sandstone wheel also fed with water; the engravings were done freehand using as many as 10-15 small stone wheels for each design (flowers, branches, animals, etc. ); then the object was polished and shined; we must make, at this point, an important clarification on these last two operations: towards the end of the 1960s acid crystal polishing was devised, the object was immersed and rotated in a solution of sulfuric acid, fluoridic acid and water and in a short time all the defects left by the previous processes were eliminated, it was a fast, industrial operation that allowed to lower costs considerably, with discrete but not excellent results. But for Galgani's products polishing is done with a cork bark wheel wet with water and pumice, to make the surfaces more transparent. Finally, polishing was achieved with a felt wheel wet with a paste of water, iron oxide, and cerium oxide. This series of processes takes an average of two days of work( sometimes much longer) for each object, each engraving or grinding is the result of the creative inventiveness of the two craftsmen, inventiveness that transforms crystal into a material reality of the highest aesthetic value and inestimable value. All objects in the entire collection have never been used; they were part of the exhibition. Large oval crystal vase...

Tall bottle shaped ceramic vase. The body of the bottle represents 2 characters , one on each face. The collar and base are glazed in a shiny bright blue color. Gilbert Portanie...

Scottish Apothecary Amethyst Glass Bottles A matched pair of Scottish apothecary display bottles in deeply saturated amethyst (blackberry) glass, made in the classic globular “shop ...

A beautiful vintage Murano glass vase dating to the 1980s, featuring a sculptural organic form and richly layered multicolored glass. The rounded body is decorated with flowing ribbo...

Vintage Talavera folk art glazed terracotta lidded canister - large size - hand made - featuring hand painted leaves and flowers with cobalt blue borders - signed TMR on the base (un...

A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with only a few light scratches. Slightly askew with an inscription...

This unusual and playful vase is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Los Angeles studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microbiome. The...

A striking Early 20th century French art glass vase by Nancy Daum , showcasing the refined craftsmanship and distinctive decorative techniques associated with this celebrated French ...

Sculptural Scandinavian art glass vase with a fitted lid, presented in a deep amethyst-purple tone and finished with a distinctive crackle-glass surface. The piece has a compact, arc...

Vintage stoneware receptacle (or small vase if you prefer) by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1960s-70s). Sandstone coloured vessel with plant motifs - the artist's specialty - inlaid througho...

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Moriage Pink Rose Porcelain Biscuit Jar Vase, Unmarked (No lid). Hole and cork to bottom. Circa Early 20th Century. Mea...

A delightful early 20th Century French cameo glass vase acid cut and etched with decorative pink and red apple blossom design against a warm yellow field, signed Gallé. ADDITIONAL I...

Blue and Purple Pear-Shaped Porcelain Vase A decorative Chinese pear-shaped porcelain vase in hues of blue and purple. Additional information: Country: China Dimensions: Height: 8....

French Art Deco Berluze Vase by André Delatte, 1920s – Double-Layer Mottled Glass This striking French Art Deco single-flower “berluze” vase by André Delatte (Jarville, near Nancy),...

A simple and elegant Chinese high fired white glazed jar with four lug handles, Sui Dynasty (581 to 618), probably Heibei Province. The voluptuou...

Hand blown sommerso green Italian art glass vase. Attributed to seguso, murano italy, 1960s. This colorful vase has a beautiful design with drawn details and a ribbed edge using the ...

A stunning early Johann Loetz Witwe Carneol glass vase decorated with Islamic styled lacework patterning and gilding and dating from around 1890. The design was launched in Munich ...

French Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Michel & Denise Pointu, France, 1950s. Striking French Mid-Century stoneware vase by Michel & Denise Pointu, created in Saint-Amand-en-P...

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHEMIST’S CONTAINERS WITH LIDS A set of three pink and white glazed earthenware storage canisters with domed lids with original reverse painted and gilt glass lab...

Royal Worcester Art Deco Turquoise and Gilt Anthemion Leaf Vase, 1932 A Royal Worcester Art Deco porcelain vase in turquoise, celadon, russet, and gold, England, dated 1932. Factory...

A sculptural and highly expressive art glass vase from the celebrated “Seaweed” series by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Executed in the 1960s, this piece embodies the organic elegance ...

A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, German...

Large vintage fat lava vase, ES Keramic Germany 1960s. The mid century vase is beige - kaki, with a brown and orange zig zag decor. The decor is only on one side. The orange mid cent...

Absolutely stunning! Limoges vase by Camille Fauré, Circa 1930, Enamel over copper, Raised floral, design, Bulb shaped, Rich Reddish-burgundy background, Signed lower bottom: – Fauré – Limoges – France...

Large Matte White "Medusa" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. * All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Variations in the hu...

Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...

A sculptural porcelain bowl adorned with hand-formed floral appliqué, finished in a soft white glaze. Each petal is individually shaped and applied, creating a dimensional surface th...

Handcrafted of matte white ceramic by artist Patrizia Italiano, this enthralling vase will make a superb statement in patios, terraces, as well as in refined interiors. The anthropomorphic...

Introducing a very rare and adorable Arts and Craft Yellow Flower Vase in Irregular Shape by Hilma Persson Hjelm, Sweden. It embodies the essence of...

Murano glass vase, Italian, from the island of Murano and crafted in the manner of Barovier. This hand-blown piece has a is made using the incamiciato technique where several layers ...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

A large Swedish Floor Vase with Relief Decor, ”Under the surface”, Anna-Lisa Thomson, Upsala-Ekeby 1940s Sweden. Swedish Modern A striking floor vase, manufactured by Swedish porcel...

Vibrant cased-crystal glass large 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-bowl' and is supplied wi...

This vase, made by Simone Larrieu, an eminent French ceramist, is exceptionally rare on the market and particularly popular with collectors and art lovers. With its art deco style, c...

This rare vintage Murano glass vase from the 1990s by glass artist Paolo Crepax is an impressive example of Italian art glass craftsmanship. Made from substantial, heavy glass in a w...

This vintage Murano glass vase by Barovier from the 1960s is an impressive example of Italian art glass, combining a deep royal blue color with delicate gold particles suspended thro...

This rare vintage Murano glass vase from the 1990s by glass artist Paolo Crepax is an impressive example of Italian art glass craftsmanship. Made from substantial, heavy glass in a w...

An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...

Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish ...

19th century small porcelain scent perfume bottle Porcelain bottle with orange and blue painted decor The closure of the bottle is marked with the Dutch gold Hall mark "oak leaf...

This is a great pair of Chinese late 20th century Rouge de Fer or Iron-Red tall vases decorated with traditional Foo Dogs to the fronts and poems to the backs. These happy dogs prese...