20th Century Vases and Vessels

Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. An elegant piece for a beautiful home. * Pewter vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: 2004 * Year: 1938 * Condition: Good vintage c...

This magnificent crystal vase is an exceptional piece attributed to Daum Nancy, one of France’s most prestigious glassmakers. Though unsigned, its craftsmanship, weight, and elegant ...

Art Deco Bohemian Czech Malachite Art Glass Perfume Bottle covered with Deco Rose vine patterns by Schlevogt Hoffman x Ingrid circa 1935, Czech. Base 3.25" x 5.5" High.

Unusual stoneware vase executed in white, brown and maroon drip glazes . It features 3 necks and can be viewed as The Scandinavian Equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made anonymo...

An unusually large example of San Marino tourist pottery with 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. The brightly colored blue panel illustrates a Mediterran...

Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...

This is a 19th-century traditional Chinese blue and white ceramic vase, a fine example of classic Qing Dynasty-style porcelain craftsmanship.Traditional blue cobalt underglaze on a w...

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...

René Lalique: “Davos” vase in pressed molded glass enhanced with an indigo blue patina. Model created in 1932 and discontinued in 1937. Acid-etched signat...

Very rare pair of Asian Modern Trenton Art China (TAC) Art Deco vases by Trenton Potteries in a Treton Chartreuse glaze. Urn shaped with concentric rings at the flared rim tapering ...

Unique looking vase covered all over in a mixed fatlava glaze of purple, rose and greens nuances. Designed and made by Dumler & Breiden in Germany during the 1970s. Imprinted/signed ...

Floor vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden. Glazed stone ware.

LE GRAS - ART NOUVEAU Blown glass ball vase with fluted edge decorated with art nouveau scrolls and organic floral design. Gilt decoration to the rim and on the design. In lovely c...

A rare and beautifully crafted tin-glazed earthenware bottle/vase in the traditional Japanese Fles style, notable for its delicate geometric motifs painted in soft, tranquil shades o...

Vase by iconic glass manufacturer Venini in Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This hand-blown piece features the famous “fazzoletto” or handkerchief design. The layered glass showcase...

Pair of Authentic Bohemian Porcelain Royal Dux Cobalt Blue, White and Gold Double Handled Vases Hand-painted Made in Czech Republic, Amphora Vases. ...

Two vintage blue ceramic fat lava style vases marked on base: Flora Holland. Hand Painted. Height 38 cm. Diameter 17 cm. Height 27 cm. Diameter 12 cm. Please note that price is per item not for the set. Flora Holland - Gouda porcelain factory circa 1945 - 1980. Gouda is a generic term describing pottery produced in Gouda, The Netherlands and brightly colored Art...

Helena Tynell (1918-2016) for Riihimäen Lasi Oy. Vase in blue art glass. From the 1960s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 12.0 x D 10.5 cm. Helena Tynell was a renowned Finnish ...

A large and impressive turned centerpiece bowl by Edward Moulthrop. Made of figured sweetgum wood and signed on the bottom. It's big at 14" diameter and 9.5" in height.

Ceramic vase by Roger Capron in Vallauris, circa 1960. Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, circa 1960 in Vallauris. H: 21cm, D: 10cm

Large Pierre D’Avesn Large French Art Deco Flying fish vase circa 1930s with an amazing blue patina. Very well designed piece.

Perfume Bottle Tiara "Pâquerettes" (Daisies) made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1913 for Roger and Gallet. Molded sig...

This magnificent pair of Chinese Antique Cloisonné Vases is the perfect decor pieces. With beautiful two dragons playing design, it is a majest...

Beautifully restored Vintage Fire bucket sourced at the antique fairs in England. Artisan retired, painted, and adorned with decoupage in a Rabbit theme. This piece is perfect to b...

Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase amethyst in blue sommerso graceful teardrop shape attributed Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy unsigned circa 1960s.

Crystal vase signed Daum France dating from the 60s. Beautifully made, aesthetic and of good size, this vase does not lack character and elegance. It wi...

Rare and decorative French mid century wooden pitcher by unknown designer in the style of Alexandre Noll. Carved out of elm wood and in good original condition. Dimensions: H: 15 cm...

Large perfume bottle Nina Ricci, l'air du temps perfume, XXth century. Large perfume bottle, l'air du temps by Nina Ricci, 20th century. H: 30cm, W: 19cm, D: 26cm

Italian Venetian Vase in Blown Murano Glass, Blue and 24-K Gold finishes, 1960s, with a very sophisticated and elegant shape, in very excellent original conditions, as documented in ...

PAIR of Chinese Qing Dynasty Qianlong Period-style (early 20th Century) yellow enameled ceramic vases in double-gourd forms with incised, spiral-patterned grounds beneath green, pink...

Large crystal vase from the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The vase is signed on the bottom. The vase has a thick wall and is of a heavy quality. This piece dates from circa 1950. ...

Art Deco pottery vase signed Charles Greber, circa 1930. 3 fantastic animals as handles.   

1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 5,51 x 10...

Large French Art Deco stoneware planter by DENERT & BALICHON (Vierzon), France, 1910s. Height : 9.25"(23.5cm), Diameter : 11.8"(30cm). Signed "Denbac" and numbered 122 under the base...

Pair of vintage Chinese gilt copper cloisonne enameled vases, of baluster form with rust enameled and blue Chrysanthemum floral motif, 12.5" H x 7" diameter.

50s-60s Murano Glass Rigaree Perfume Bottle with Gold Polveri - Barovier & Toso IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS; PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY. ABOUT OUR LISTINGS: -Most vintag...

Vintage Wade Made In England Ceramic Gothic Pattern Glazed Vase in Pastel Colors with Gold Rim. Beautiful Wade Hand Painted Pottery Gothic water jug, handled vase with an elegantly curved body. The molded design features the "Gothic pattern" flowers and leaves on twisting vines. Beautiful Art Deco style decorative ceramic pottery jug beige background with hand painted tulip design in pastel green leaves complete the color scheme and gold handle and rim. Dimension: 9 inches H x 8.25 inches at widest part with handle x 4.75 diameter. Some typical factory glaze peppering on top of rim. Wade Irish ceramic pitcher in fantastic condition, as pictured. No chips, no cracks, no repairs, some crazing. Fully marked on the bottom, N "Wade , Made in England, Hand Painted" "Gothic". Wade Ceramics Ltd was a manufacturer of porcelain and earthenware, headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, England. In the 1950s, the Wade potteries created 'Whimsies', small solid porcelain animal figures first developed by Sir George Wade, which became popular and collectable in Britain and America, following their retail launch in 1954. John Wade...

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Revival urn vase with faux-painted marble banded wood base featuring a Roman scene in bas relief. Decorative use only.

This spectacular tall vase, measuring over 20.8 inches (53 cm), is a masterwork of blue overlay cut crystal. The vivid cobalt layer is expertly cut to reveal dazzling floral motifs, ...

A Wonderful Pair Tole Hand Painted Chinoiserie Moss Green And White Large Planters Raised On Gold Gilt Paw Feet.

Absolutely stunning and very rare color combination of vivid bright ocean blue and turquoise tall floor standing vase or umbrella stand by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1970s. Add a splash of color / colour to your home decor with this beautiful blue and turquoise "Lava" glaze which instantly makes one think of beautiful warm sunny beaches and tropical ocean waters. Would make a great umbrella stand or walking stick holder...

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden. ‘Argenta’ ceramic vase. With silver decoration. Art Deco style. Hand-turned. Model number 1115 Circa 1940s. Marked. In excellent condition with ...

Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service. “A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Magazine of Art, 1929 Adelaide Alsop Robineau was a pioneer in American studio ceramics and excelled as an innovator in pottery both technically and aesthetically. As a young woman of high society in the late Victorian era, she gained early accolades as a skilled watercolorist and china painter and taught for a time at St. Mary’s Hall in Minnesota. In 1899, she married Samuel E. Robineau, a French gentleman and collector of Chinese ceramics. He was deeply intrigued by her talent and steadfastly supported and encouraged her throughout her career. The couple collaborated to produce a popular and influential monthly journal together, Keramic Studio, and went on to build a studio on their property in Syracuse, New York, which they named Four Winds. Robineau would also go on to teach for many years at Syracuse University while creating her own work and raising three children. Early in her career, she studied at Alfred University under Charles Binns, who is widely considered to be the progenitor of contemporary studio ceramics in America. His program established a shift in the craft of ceramics as an academic pursuit, rather than one of apprenticeship. Pottery throwers and the artists who decorated the wares traditionally inhabited separate roles in ceramic manufacture, a practice common in Europe. Binns’ philosophy merged the two, such that the potter had total agency of the final product. This marked a historic divergence in the creation of art pottery – one that Adelaide Robineau...

A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...

Vase "Picardie" made in cased opalescent with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1927. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional model. Extremely rare. height: 24 ...

Monumental Georgian-Style Cut Glass Apothecary/Covered Urn, 24" H A striking and generously scaled cut glass apothecary/covered urn in the Georgian style, featuring exceptional clar...

Rose Glazed Ceramic Vessel. Signed by an unknown artist. France, circa 1950.

A Magnificent and Large Pair of Silvered Bronze "Alhambra" Moorish Vases, by Tiffany Studios, New York. Inspired by the medieval Spanish Nasrid, or "Alhambra," vases dating from the...

Vintage French ceramic cachepot by Roger Capron (circa 1970s). A charming Provençal style cover pot presents a surrounding band with repeating plant motif and geometric shapes. There...

Handblown Mosque glass oil lamp in Mameluke style gilded with Arabic Calligraphy Middle Eastern Mosque lamp in the Islamic tradition, Moorish style han...

Royal Haeger mauve pink vase has graceful, traditional shape and monochromatic semi-glossy glaze. This large size, minimalistic vase will look great on its own or paired with other ...

Saara Hopea is a Finnish female designer. She specialised in interior design at the Central School of Applied Arts in Helsinki, and after graduating, she started her career as a furn...

Pair of Wonderfully Patinated Art Deco Vases in Metal These are true wabi sabi pieces. Wonderful design, combined with a patina you can only dream of. The patina adds another layer...

Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.

Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown bright persimmon orange (almost red), controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is made in the "Bullic...

Pair of Monumental Chinese Famille Rose Temple Jars with Gilded Foo Dog Finials, China, Mid-20th Century A vibrant and stately pair of large-s...

Galle Cameo Glass Anemone Vase, circa 1900 Art Nouveau Marks: Gallé Height: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) Diameter: 4.5 Condition: Vase features red and pink anemones over a white to yellow...

Two beautiful white porcelain vases with typical colorful floral motifs from the 1980s. Designed by Rosamonde Nairac for Rosenthal studio-line. Signed by the designer and manufacture...

A set of three beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Made by Arthur Andersson for Wallakra, Sweden, 1950s Great condition. Arthur Andersson was one of Sweden’s leading ce...

A wonderful crystal Oceanie cobalt blue collar vase designed by the French artist Thomas Bastide (born 1954) for Baccarat. Made in France, the vase features a cylindrical barrel stop...