Stone Vases and Vessels

The grand and superb Ormolu-Mounted Verde Antico Marble Urns modeled with entwined serpent handles. The body applied with flowers swags jointed by a bow and the fluted foot is covere...

A most impressive and large scale pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Brèche Violette marble and Ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a thick square mottled base with ...

For those with discriminating taste for French antiques, this 19th century French Silvered and Dore Bronze with Honey Alabaster vase is nothing short of magnificent! Created in the style of Edouard Lievre, this vase is masterfully crafted with cast bronze with areas that have been silvered to showcase the intricate detail and texture. The side handles are silvered bronze with wreath hangers. At the base of the honey alabaster stone vase is a cherub face with silvered leaf head...

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 from 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, and 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, and 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 artisans, inventiveness that transforms crystal into reality material of the highest aesthetic value and inestimable value. All the items in the entire collection have never been used; they were part of the exhibition. Large crystal vase; the decorations, in baroque style represent a series of "grotesques" The object is "a unique piece" signed by the Master, it was created in Marcello Galgani's workshop in 1983 and made with the techniques (grinding, engraving and polishing) that we explained in the description; for the shape, the Master was inspired by a vase present in a painting, preserved in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence by the sixteenth-century painter Jacopo Ligozzi...

Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...

Large Art Deco clear and frosted crystal glass perfume bottle, beautifully high relief engraved with elegant motifs, wreaths and bows, France, ...

A refined somerso art glass vase designed by Gunnar Nylund for Strömbergshyttan, Sweden, 1950s. The vase is crafted in thick clear crystal with a beautifully suspended pale amber co...

A wonderful pair of mated 19th century patinated Bronze relief Tazzas mounted on marble bases after the Pompeiian Antiquities. The reliefs are wonderful and quite well cast and finis...

Introducing Stella, a distinctive decorative vase that masterfully blends natural and sculptural elements to create a captivating piece of art. This exquisite vase is designed not on...

Our snuff bottles are topped with gemstone grade agate lids and 100% hand painted from within. The Chinese art of églomisé uses a very thin bamboo brush with a few strands of hair to...

Made in Dresden, Germany, in 1960s - 1970s. This decanter is made in fine Bohemia crystal. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a piece in a home. Labeled Dresden Crystal...

Ikebana-style, hand-cast vessel in two parts for indoor and outdoor use. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut collection of hand-cast cement scul...

Hand-carved from a single block of marble, this small stone vessel is an antique Chinese mortar once used to grind herbs and spices in a kitchen or apothecary. The chiseled marble ha...

A Fine French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Trophy Cherub & Maiden "Love & Victory" in the shape of a vessel, raised on a rouge royal marble base, circa 1880-...

As Ellen Ehk Åkesson was asked to create an art object in honor of Ulrica Hydman Vallien's artistry, the magnificent Ticka was born. The object became part of Kosta Boda's 2021 tribute collection to the late Hydman Vallien. Ticka, available in a limited edition of 100 pieces, is a vessel from Ellen’s own imagination based on the same shape as Ulrica’s “Snake Bowl...

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Inlay Mod Cachepot/PPlanter, Attributed to Maitland-Smith, Circa 1980s  This striking postmodern tessellated stone inlay cachepot/planter, attributed to...

Set of 5 English Victorian crystal perfume bottles with silver tops in brown leather case.

Hand-carved from a single block of marble, this small stone vessel is an antique Chinese mortar once used to grind herbs and spices in a kitchen or apothecary. The chiseled exterior ...

Josef Riedel / Polaun Trumpet vase, 1940s. Elegant trumpet-shaped vase in mouth-blown, heavy crystal glass with a deep blue colour graduation. A striking example of Czech Art Deco glass...

Josef Riedel / Polaun Trumpet vase, 1940s. Monumental trumpet-shaped vase in mouth-blown, heavy crystal glass with a deep blue colour graduation. A strong Art Deco design with a solid foot, slender stem and wide flared rim. Origin: Czechoslovakia. Material: Mouth-blown crystal glass. Dimensions: H. 43 cm, D. 25 cm. Period: 1940s. Condition: Excellent condition with minor age-related wear. Josef Riedel works are regarded as some of the most important producers of Czech art glass from the first half of the 20th century. During the 1930s and 40s, the Art Deco aesthetic was expressed through bold, architectural forms and rich colours, often realised in heavy, mouth-blown glass. Large trumpet vases...

Important vase in cut crystal of Saint Louis with double layer of transparent crystal and technical amethyst known as Overlay decoration of stars, stylized lotus flowers and intersecting lines. Slightly narrowed neck, ideal for bouquets. On the base, the famous sun star is engraved Height 31 cm, diameter 12 c. First part of the 20th century...

Large hand-cast vessel for indoor and outdoor use. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut collection of hand-cast cement sculptural furniture and acc...

Hugh Acton Megaforms Architectural planter from Acton Residence in Carrara Marble ,Italy Measures: 8 dia x 17.5 h inches.  

Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of yellow marble Siena, green Alpi marble and solid wood with including two glasses tubes f...

In classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god...

Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of White marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glasses tubes for ...

Inspired by geological landscapes and layered terrain, the Geo Vase’s perforated façade plays between solid and void. Its marbled surface recalls rock strata and geodes for a design ...

Amazing French 19th century Baccarat gilt bronze and cut crystal glass centerpiece candelabra Very good antique condition Measures 15"W x 15"...

Pair of 19th century Italian 'grand tour' tazze or shallow urns of neoclassical form composed of ancient Roman marbles; the tazze having round giallo antico bowls and socles on squar...

Frederick Carder for Steuben Glass Vanity Bottle, Clear Crystal with Black Threading, circa 1920s. An elegant and highly collectible vanity bottle designed by Frederick Carder for St...

Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...

Geometric sculptural vase in Sodalite marble, Simultanea collection. Centripetal, centrifugal, and movement forces are channeled into stone forms, and rotation on the axis become a v...

Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...

Decorative crystal perfume bottle, perfume diffuser without pump, and soap dish with lid, entirely in Art Deco style, made in West Germany by Fischer Fichtelberg, 1950s. A charming ...

This is a Rosenthal Crystal Flower Vase. It depicts a wide tall cylindrical vase decorated around with a cluster of flowers shaped as trumpets and painted white with gold borders. Be...

13 early 20th/19th Century Glass and Crystal Decanters Collection of early 20th/19th Century Glass and Crystal decanters Pub Decoration A good Large collection, all in good used c...

This is a vintage decorative bowl. An English, Amarillo yellow marble ornamental fruit bowl or serving dish and dating to the late 20th century...

Very rare alabaster and glass vase from the Cisti series created by Hannibal Oste in 2009. Limited series. Annibale Oste (Naples, November 26, 1942 - Naples, 2012) was a Neapolitan s...

Val St. Lambert, Belgium. Large and impressive faceted vase in crystal glass. Art Deco style. Clear and purple glass. Rare model of very high quality. 1930s. In perfect condition....

Italian solid Beige, Tan or Taupe Travertine fluted handmade Vase, Vessel in very good original condition. Post-Modern Period circa 1980's. Fluted or scalloped sides that create a s...

Pair of Roman Grand Tour Bronze and Ormolu Serpent Motif Vases/ Ewers/Urns  Italy, circa 1880s A beautiful pair of Roman Grand Tour Bronze and Ormolu Serpent Motif Vases, Ewers, and...

This product is a pair of 19th-century French marble and bronze cassolette, decorative collectibles that add a touch of elegance to any space. The intricate design and craftsmanship ...

This exceptional late 19th century three-piece French garniture includes two footed urns and a low footed centerpiece bowl. The urns and bowl are composed of patinated bronze with ormolu mounts which include neoclassical mask detail and rest on square marble plinths with ormolu bases. The pieces have distinctive elongated handles at the sides which terminate in stylized pendant decoration. As seen in the accompanying photographs, the exterior of the urns and bowl feature applied bronze decoration in the form of ornate foliate swags with flowers. Please be sure to zoom in on the photos to better appreciate the detail of the cast decoration, it is impressive. The urns stand 15.75" tall as measured to the top of the rims. The handles are 5" from edge to edge as measured from their outside points. The feet are 4.25" square. The centerpiece bowl stands...

Mangiarotti Marbles vase by Angelo Mangiarotti Designed in 1968 by Italian architect, sculptor, and designer Angelo Mangiarotti, the Marble collection reimagines bowls and vases as e...

A fine pair of ormolu amphora-shaped urns standing on marble pedestals, late 18th century or Empire period circa 1800. High end production attributed to French bronze maker Claude Ga...

Exquisitely hand-carved, this pair depicts a Greek legend. Zeus fell in love with the huntress Callisto, and she bore him a son named Arcas. In a fit of jealous rage, Zeus's wife turned Callisto into a bear. Time passed, and one day Arcas was out hunting. How was he to know that the bear he was stalking was his own mother?! On seeing that Callisto's life was in danger, Zeus whisked her up into the night sky out of harm's way. She can still be seen in the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear.

Crackle and thunder – a magical wonder! At Kosta Boda, we marvel at beautifully preserved cracks in glass. The clear glass vase from the Crackle collection has an expressive, sculptural exterior created using an old handicraft technique where the hot glass...

Every household entails a certain amount of key objects such as a vase. Why should these objects not be considered from all perspectives, such as design, materiality and how they age...

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Jardinière with Copper Liner  A magnificent antique Chinese mother of pearl inlaid har...

Large 17th-century stone mortar. Italy. This mortar has a porous surface and was carved from a single block of stone, which was shaped to give it a slightly rounded form. Dimension...

Marble mortar, ochre and orange breccia, 19th century

Saraband is one of many artistic creations by the legendary glass artist Göran Wärff, who worked with Kosta Boda for decades. The vibrant colors and the sharp edges give the object a...

1930s - 1940s. These flutes are made in high-quality crystal. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in perfect original con...

Lalique French Claude Frosted Vase This vase measures: 5.5 wide x 5.5 deep x 13.75 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition. We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to s...

Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, this rustic stone vessel is an antique Chinese incense burner from the 19th century or earlier. Placed within a shrine or atop a home alt...

Meadow Winter is like a warm embrace, perfect for creating flower arrangements like a small meadow frozen in time. During the production the vases are rolled in crushed pieces of whi...

Beautiful Elegant Crystal vase by Moser circa 1980's, excellent condition no chips or scratches gorgeous design.

The Anemones vase is a sculptural ornamental piece designed for both indoor and outdoor use, crafted from solid Travertino Navona sourced from the Giansanti quarries outside Rome and...

A pair of elegant vintage bottles/decanters made of clear, faceted crystal, featuring a square shape with rounded corners and thick, heavy crystal. The base and sides feature a beaut...

Louis XVI onyx marble vase. Hand-carved antique onyx Louis XVI vase of modernist form, Italy, circa 1780. Dimensions: 6" dia top x 8" H; 4" dia bottom.