Pottery Vases and Vessels

Art Deco pottery vase Charles Greber, circa 1930.  

Annikki Hovisaari, Finnish, 1913-2004. A stunning mid 20th century vase, tall cylinder form with bulbous center and raised prunts with relief designs. Artist initialed "AH" and marke...

A striking mid-century West German drip lava glazed porcelain vase, beautifully showcasing the bold colors and modernist aesthetic characteristic of European ceramic design from the ...

Large Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Floor Vase from Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s

A fine old or antique Japanese stoneware vase. In a squat vase form with ribbed decoration throughout. In the style of Bizen ware. ...

XXL Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Floor Vase from Ü-Keramik Übelacker, 1960s

1920s Czechoslovakian Art Deco "Alienware" Vase by Ditmar Urbach. The vase showcases the design trends of its time; its sharp shapes and bold patterns reflect the Czech Art Deco styl...

A beautiful and quite engaging sculpture/vase/vessel by American sculptor/studio potter/artist Warren Hullow (1938-2006). This piece, made of glazed stoneware, exhibits his very cov...

Mid-Century Modern Italian diabolo shaped and goat leather wrapped pottery vase by Marcello Fantoni,depicting the abstract image of a girl.

Swedish midcentury modern stoneware vase handmade by artist Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby in 1957. Earthcolored base with hand-carved incised ladder-like graphic decor with cream c...

Tall vase by Walter Grau for Fohr Pottery, Germany, circa 1970. The Company Fohr started producing decorative pottery in the 1950s under Wilhelm Fohr, although they were originally f...

Handsome 24-piece collection of bright blue Niloak midcentury pottery. They are all in fabulous vintage condition apart from the small glossy glazed Dutch shoe. It sounds like it is cracked but I cannot visually see a crack. The rest appear to have no chips, cracks, or chiggers, and very light crazing if any. Please see photos. We are selling this as a complete 24-piece set. Five pieces are not marked. They are noted in the list, circa 1937-1947. Holy cow! Blue, blue, my love is blue……! I had never seen this much Niloak in one place before obtaining this collection. And all in one color. It is so gorgeous! What better way for you to jump right into the blue trend in decorating. These will be incredible whether you display them all together in one place or scatter them about. Someone spent years at and put in a lot of love into gathering these beauties. Please see below for list and sizes. Niloak is a line of pottery which was produced in Benton, Arkansas by Eagle Pottery Company. Eagle was found in 1890s by Charles Dean Hyten and his brothers. By 1904 Eagle was the largest pottery-ware business in the Benton area. Then in 1909 Arthur Dovey joined Hyten, by then the sole owner, to develop an operation to produce art pottery. Thus, began Niloak. The name Niloak is the spelling of kaolin reversed. Kaolin is the main ingredient of porcelain. Niloak was and is best known for their Swirl pottery resembling marbled paper. Then in 1932 Niloak transitioned from hand thrown products to slip-cast and mold-pressed production which was spearheaded by Stoin M. Stoin. These 62 Hywood shapes were simply marked on the bottom Niloak. Beginning in 1939 new shapes were added that provided a lip and the bottoms of pieces were able to be glazed. Because of the war effort many materials were regulated which were used in the Niloak glazes and clay, so the recipes were reformulated. After the war regular production resumed and new bright glazes were used. By the end of 1947 Niloak was no more. List of pottery items with sizes: • Southern belle planter 10 H x 8 W x 8 D inches • Dutch shoe gloss glaze 2.25 H x 2.25 W x 4.5 D inches • Winged Victory swirl vase 6.5 H x 3.75 W x 3.75 D inches • 2-handled baskets 3.25 H x 3 W x 3 D inches • Rocking horse planter...

Huge ceramic vase by SPARA keramik West Germany 250-36 sgraffito surface with multicolor geo pattern. Abstract design and vintage. Height 14.17" / 36 cm Diameter 8.27" / 21 cm...

Glaze "Isolated n.7" stoneware vase - Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz. Dimensions: 29 x 21cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted and glazed pottery. Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Craft pottery...

Striking studio pottery ceramic bud vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in bright, but harmonious tones. Deep burnt orange crystals on creamy light orange colored background we...

Tall 1960s handmade unique lidded stoneware jar with hand-painted dark green glaze and light green lined decor. Pointy tip lid on cone shaped vessel. Beautiful vintage condition.

"Isolated n.18" stoneware vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 21 x 23 cm Materials: Hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stoneware with grog,...

French modernist art pottery vase. Interesting construction and shape with wide handles at each side. Measures 8 3/4" tall x 11 1/4" across over handles. Good condition.

A beautiful smaller scale mid century studio pottery vase in great colors. Europe, 1950s - 1960s. The vase features a rounded body rising to a gently flared collar neck. Finished i...

"Isolated n.19" stoneware vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 23.5 x 23 cm Materials: Hand sculpted and glazed pottery The pieces are handbuilt white stoneware with g...

Ochre Yellow Art Deco Studio Pottery Vase. Europe, 1940s. A wonderful art deco vase with subtle stylized decoration in a nice ochre yellow speckled glaze. Great simple shape, not co...

Wabi Sabi / French country style / Nordic Organic Brutalist studio pottery wall planter / flower pot. Hand-thrown and dated 1980, signed by Norwegian artist Aase Marie Lommerud (1924...

A fantastic vintage Boho vase. A rare Sylvain Subblet piece signed on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Dutch ceramist Leendert Blok created this Chanoir cylindrical pottery vase for Westraven Pottery in Utrecht, The Netherlands in the late 1950s. With a textured brown body and smooth ...

one of a kind... Ceramica PONZA Italy Wine Pitcher Jug Vallauris Picasso Style 1950s / 1960s Ø 16cm ~ Ø max 24cm ~ weight: 1178grs Ponza is one ...

Monumental Footed Raku Sphere Vase by Ken Pick, American Studio Pottery This monumental raku vessel by American studio potter Ken Pick exemplifies the sculptural direction of late-2...

Lebes Hueso stoneware vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz. Dimensions: 28.5 x 16 cm. Materials: Hand sculpted, glazed pottery. The pieces are handbuilt white stoneware with grog,...

The vintage stoneware pottery vase features rounded elongated urn shape with a pronounced neck and fold back wide top rim; it stands on an unglazed base with an unglazed lower edge. ...

A fabulous vintage Boho vase. A chic studio pottery vessel in a fab bio morphia shape. Beautiful attention to detail. Signed by the artist on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach e...

A neoclassical style Italian urn, vase or hydria in terracotta earthenware. Handdecorated in Majolica glazes depicting fighting roosters. One to each side. Remarkably this one has pa...

Vintage Art-Deco Style Gladding-McBean El Patio Flame Orange-Red Carafe with Lid, circa 1930s. This carafe/pitcher is part of the Franciscan El Patio dinnerware line introduced by Gladding-McBean in 1934, known for its simple design and iconic "pretzel" shaped cup handle. This piece is in good vintage condition with one chip (on the inside of the lid, not noticable while lid is on the carafe - see photo) or scratches and measures approximately 6"H x 5"W x 4.25"D. #9039 The carafe is marked on the bottom with the oval GMCB mark that was in use from 1934 to 1938. The mark dates the piece to the earliest years of the production of El Patio, one of the five most important California solid colored dinnerware lines of the 1930s, alongside Pacific Hostess Ware, Bauer Ring Ware, Metlox 200 Series, and Vernon Kilns...

Antique Art Nouveau Rookwood Olga Geneva Reed pot or bowl featuring round form with sea green matte glaze. Circa 1908. Shape 622. Size C. Signed OGA - Olga Geneve Reed. Dimensio...

"Isolated n.7" stoneware vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 28.5 x 21.5 cm Materials: Hand sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are handbuilt white stoneware with gro...

Vintage Japanese Pottery Double Handled Vase. Great double handled vase. Majolica Persian Style Pottery with Flowers and Birds. Made in Japan

Striking and richly textured, this vintage art pottery vase features a deep oxblood red glaze accented with warm golden undertones along the rim and handles. The sculpted body showca...

Large Awaji pottery vase in luminous green crackle glaze, circa 1930. This vase is in the Hu form, a shape with origins in ancient Chinese bronze vessels that was later embraced in J...

A well crafted Pottery Vase in bottle form in Asian style. The Vase with a natural lightly ribbed body and narrow neck with solid feel and good weight. Glazed with an Oatmeal backgro...

A very vibrant and colorful Majolica pottery vase/urn entirely hand-made in Italy circa 1970. Unknown signature. Wellkept. Measurements: H: 15 cm, W/D: 13/10 cm.

Add a touch of artistry to your decor with this vintage boho original studio pottery vase. Handcrafted with expert attention to detail, this vase showcases organic forms, earthy tone...

Joseon vases and pots are best known for their gorgeous white porcelain and white blue-and-white designs. These ceramics, produced for royalty and aristocracy, captivated many with t...

A Rare Tall Vintage Studio Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze, 1970s. A striking vintage studio pottery vase featuring an elegant baluster form and a richly layered glaze. The surface dis...

This sculptural vintage studio pottery vase is a masterclass in contrasting textures and minimalist form. The elongated, hand-thrown body is crafted from a gritty, sand-tempered terr...

"Isolated" glaze stoneware vase, Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz. Glaze stoneware vase (only one in stock cannot be replicated). Measures: 315 x 211 mm. Materials: hand-sculpted, glaze...

Vintage American art studio pottery vessel or jar with wooden stopper features abstract hand-painted decor in black, brown, and muted orange palette on speckled off-white background...

A wonderfully glazed, beautifully crafted, and classically shaped vase/vessel by renowned Canadian master potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Brother Thomas studied design at Nova Scotia College in the late 40s and early 50s, It was during this time that he discovered a love for the ceramic art form. In 1959 he became a monk and joined the Weston Priory, Vermont, a community of Benedictine men. Here he continued his art while also pursuing a degree in philosophy. In 1978 he traveled to Japan where he met and worked with five Japanese potters, designated “Living National Treasures” by the Japanese government. These particular artists and the time spent with them deeply influenced his work and his thought. In 1985, he became artist-in-residence at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Erie, Pennsylvania, where worked until his death in 2007. Brother Thomas was universally known and esteemed for his mastery of complex glazes and his adaptation and application of traditional Chinese and Japanese pottery methods and materials. The vase features a sumptuous green glaze that absolutely radiates in the light. The work is signed by Brother Thomas with his traditional signature and cipher. A special piece. Would be a great addition to any Brother Thomas or Mid-Century pottery/ceramics collection or make for an eye catching stand alone accent work in about any setting. His work can be found in numerous collections and international museums including: Aidekman Art Center, Tufts University, Medford, MA Allen Art Museum, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH Art Complex Museum, Duxbury, MA Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Bunting Institute, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec, Canada Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, New York, NY Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA Dimock Gallery, George Washington University, Washington, DC Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Fleming Museum, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Framingham State University, Framingham, MA Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ Portland Museum of Art Portland, ME Pucker Gallery...

This sophisticated pair of original studio pottery vases showcases a bold, avant-garde aesthetic perfect for the modern collector. Hand-thrown with exceptional skill, each piece feat...

A collection of four Bauer pottery planters three in a swirl pattern and one smooth sided . The largest is a # 8 leaf green swirl 9.5" Dia. x 8.13" H , #4 smaller blue 5" dia. x 4.25...

This small, dark blue Moroccan pot is hand painted and has a ceramic glaze. It is decorated with various ribbons of silver-like metal providing round geom...

Large Hertha Bengtson floor vase for the Swedish company Rörstrand, circa 1950s. This partly glazed, signed piece is heavyweight, in excellent condition and has an earthy presence and coloration that is an inherent character of Ms. Bengtson's work. Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) was born in the southern Sweden province of Blekinge. Early in life, she developed an interest in drawing, though her family lacked the financial means to support full-time studies. When she reached 18, Hertha finally pursued her interest in art at an evening school for porcelain painting. Only two years later, in 1939, she became employed as a pattern designer at Hackefors porcelain factory in Linkoping. Despite having only two years of evening courses in porcelain painting to back her up, Hertha had unwavering faith in her ability. After three weeks of trial work, Hertha was offered permanent employment, starting with pattern design and decor. Soon, she had a hand in most of the factory’s production. Beyond her design interests, she took on responsibilities including the management of production costs and payroll. In 1939, World War II broke out; the factory’s supervisor was called to duty. At 22 years-old, Hertha was appointed the head of her department. Two years later, Rorstrand’s Porcelain Factory in Lidkoping was in need of new talent. Hertha quickly seized the opportunity. Though she was hired to work with decor, Hertha’s curiosity steered her towards work in design. At that time, there were many accomplished artists established at the company, including Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane. The level of camaraderie was equal to that of the competition for resources. Hertha had a strong interest in porcelain service, which was not considered particularly inspiring by her fellow designers. In the mid-1940s, Hertha set out to design the porcelain service of her dreams. The realization of this vision required four toilsome years engaged in the hard work of procuring quality materials, designing, firing, and glazing, all with Hertha’s characteristic persistence. When "Bla eld" (Blue Fire) was released in 1950, Hertha proved in no uncertain terms that even everyday service items can be an expression of artistic integrity. Blue fire was a sales success both in Sweden and abroad. Bolstered by the success of Blue fire, Hertha was given near full freedom at the Rorstrand to bring her artistic vision to life. Over the course of twenty-three years at Rörstrand, Hertha designed a total of six service sets, including the popular "Koka" (Cook), the refined tea service, "Ceylon", and the classically beautiful "Rosmarin" (Rosemary). Hertha also undertook small-production, experimental art works. At the same time, Hertha became something of an informal spokesperson for the factory. She was unwaveringly knowledgeable, dedicated, and eloquent. Being an energetic and ambitious professional in the 1940s and 1950s came at a cost to a woman. The possibility for work-life balance was limited, and it was no simple task to combine a career as a designer with normal family life. Hertha Bengston lived alone throughout her adult life, but maintained rich interactions with friends and colleagues. In 1964, Hertha’s surprise decision to leave Rorstrand was met with protest and disbelief. But Hertha wished to broaden her horizons by working with stoneware. She reached out to Hoganas...

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand Japan, Circa 1900, Meiji-era (1868–1912) Kozan Zo This exquisite Meiji-period Satsuma ...

1940s Art Nouveau terracotta pedestal bowl with hand-painted naturalistic organic decorations with colourful fruits and berries on a sandy brown matte base. Manufactured by L. Hjort...

Unique Arq 003 vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: Ø 15.5 x 14 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stoneware with grog, and br...

Striking hand-built stoneware footed vase or vessel features elongated conical body, reminiscent of traditional goblet forms, with exaggerated coiled walls, mounted on prominent foot...

Vintage pottery or ceramic bud, soliflore, or ikebana vase features a rounded body with elongated narrow neck with asymmetrical rim; the austere, minimal form of the vase is accentu...

"Isolated n.20" stoneware vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: 16 x 51 cm Materials: Hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stoneware with grog,...

Delightful double handled Staffordshire Ironstone vase with Victorian style blue flower motif / design. Add a splash of color / colour to your home decor with this beautiful blue and...

Unique Arq 005 Vase by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Dimensions: Ø 15.5 x 27 cm Materials: hand-sculpted, glazed pottery The pieces are hand built white stoneware with grog, and br...

Beautiful hand-turned geometric blackware vase by Tomaso Mora, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece made of naturally black clay has a unique geometric design. This vase is in very good condition and measures 6"D x 6"H. #2383 Mata Ortiz or Casas Grandes pottery...

Vintage Dona Rosa Barro Negro Black Pottery 5" Flower Bud Vase Mexico Mid Century Modern. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 5" x W x 5" D.

Pair of large baluster shaped salt glaze pots. Circa 1930