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This striking turquoise glazed ceramic vase embodies the organic elegance of mid-century studio pottery. Hand-crafted with a soft, rounded silhouette, the vessel features a high-glos...

"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Red glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.

Vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Sweden, 1957. Sterling silver. Dimensions: H: 24 cm/ 9 3/8" W: 9 cm/ 3 1/2" D: 4 cm/ 1 1/2" Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) can be described as one of the icons of Finnish design and a symbol of the international success of post-war Finnish design. Tapio Wirkkala studied sculpture at the Helsinki Central School of Industrial Design from 1933 until 1936, but he was also a self-studied artist in many areas, including glass design. His success as a glass artist began in 1946 when he designed one of his most famous works, the Kantarelli vase, for Iittala. Wirkkala gained worldwide success in 1951 at the Milan Triennial, where he received three Grand Prix awards: for the exhibition architecture, glass design and wooden sculptures. Tapio Wirkkala felt a deep relationship with nature and his absolute favourite spot was located in Finland's deepest forests. From the beautiful landscape, Tapio Wirkkala could find inspiration for his works, often characterised by organic shapes. Leaves, birds, ice and water are recurring themes in his design. Tapio Wirkkala was also a furniture designer and a sculptor. He started his career as a sculptor in the 1930s but abandoned the traditional sculpture in the post-war years – in the early 1950s, alongside with other works, he started to develop an entirely new relationship with sculpture and a new technique to be used. The result was a series of unique plywood sculptures which combined form and movement in the vibrant, densely lineated surface of plywood. Wirkkala’s sculptures represented exceptional abstractism and gave Finnish sculpture...

This vase makes a confident architectural statement through its fan-shaped silhouette and deeply articulated ribbed surface. The body widens dramatically from a narrow, sculptural ba...

Vintage Italian playing card box features all-leather construction with outer layer of soft, supple tan or cognac leather decorated with embossed gold bands and 2 enameled playing card...

Cut-glass top and blown glass jar beautiful quality. Multiple available

"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.

'Hsing' vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri , Sesto Fiorentino. White glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.

This monumental glazed ceramic planter is a tour de force of architectural garden decor, commanding attention through its impressive scale and artisanal presence. The vessel features...

Handsome Mid-Century Modern mortar and pestle hand turned from one piece of dense wood. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Please see photos, circa 1950-1960. Whether you need or...

The Mercury Series is comprised of blown glass vessels with a mirrored interior. Meant to mimic the different stages of a drop of mercury separating, the set of handmade vessels is c...

Crafted in the United States during the height of the 1920s tobacciana boom, this exquisite tabletop humidor stands as a premier example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, a golden era when fine wood humidors became essential status symbols for the discerning smoker. The exterior showcases a warm, rich wood that retains its structural integrity, though it bears a dignified character earned through nearly a century of history. It shows general age-appropriate wear to the corners and exterior surfaces, alongside a clean, structurally sound interior and a cracked wood bottom that does not compromise its sturdy build. Prominently centered on the top lid is the original metal monogram plate, which remarkably remains completely unengraved, offering a rare opportunity for the next owner to personalize this historic heirloom and make it truly theirs. While the original key is missing, the heavy-duty brass hinges function flawlessly, allowing the lid to open smoothly and reveal a remarkably clean, historically significant interior. Inside, the humidor features a pristine milk glass lining, a luxury appointment manufactured between the 1890s and 1920s that was highly prized for being completely odorless and non-porous, ensuring that no outside flavors or wood oils contaminated the aging tobacco. Nestled within this glass vault is its original, removable metal moisture block, complete with a perforated screen that bears an authentic patina and minor pitting. This ingenious antique humidification...