Etched Vases and Vessels

Early Emile Gallé vase in frosted and brown art glass carved with motifs in the form of foliage. Early 20th century. Measures: 23 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

This Art Deco frosted pink perfume or scent bottle is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1920 in the period style. The bo...

French Art Deco round frosted glass perfume bottle (PENSEES D'ELLE by JAYTHO) with molded tulips design around the exterior and a matching tulip-shaped stopper (signed LALIQUE)

Emile Galle Tall vase with maple branches France, c. 1907-1907 Wheel carved and Acid-etched Cameo Glass Vase Height: 21.5 Inches X 8 Inch diameter (55 × 20 cm) Condition: Very Good...

A 19th century English Jasperware planter and underplate, stand in a dark blue and white glaze in the neoclassical style. This decorative and usef...

This very large and substantial beautiful Art Deco Czech perfume atomiser dating from the 1930s. These size bottles are very hard to come by and so we we...

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Silver Glass Vase, ca 1999. Measures 8” high, base 3-1/2” wide, and mouth 2-1/4” wide. There is a small scratch of silver finish/coating on glass (we've posted an image of the interior and exterior at the area of the scratch). There is also a faint area of small blemishes at the base See images for more detail. If there’s one thing karim rashid hates, it’s trophies. The 40-year-old designer has more than 40 of them, from big international ones like the 1999 George Nelson Award (given for breakthrough furniture design), to quaint little Canadian ones like Designer of the Year 2001. “It came with a little pin,” says Rashid, “and a … a … very nice …” He tries to describe the shape of the award with his hands but gives up. “It’s time that whole trophy thing changes. It’s kitsch. They’re functionless things.” Rashid was asked to design one for the DaimlerChrysler Design Awards (he’s a past recipient). “I was going to make it electro-luminescent. When the lights go out, it has a sensor so it turns on,” he says. But the trophy-as-night-light, a reminder of one’s worth in the darkest hours, didn’t impress Chrysler’s people. He never heard back. They may well be gnawing their knuckles over that decision right now because Rashid’s conquest of the realm of product design is all but complete. A lush and suitably worshipful retrospective of his work, Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World (Thames & Hudson; 249 pages), hits Australasian bookstores this month. There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. More than 2 million North Americans are throwing their rubbish into a receptacle he designed, while 750,000 or so park their rears on one of his cheapo plastic chairs. It’s not just in North America. He has been dubbed Der Poet des Plastiks by a retailer in Germany and the prolifico progettista Americano by Interni magazine in Italy. Trophies he may despise, but accolades Rashid can handle. The problem with being the Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas is that you’re still less famous than someone who got kicked off Survivor the first week. Most people cannot name the designer of one nonclothing item in their homes. Rashid, who was born in Egypt, raised in Canada and is living in New York City, is more than happy to bring an end to this anonymity. Not just because he wants to be famous, although there seems to be that, but because he believes design should be a bigger part of the social discourse. “I have been almost alone in this country, trying to make design become a public subject,” he says. His chief method of persuasion is to make the banal better so that people notice design more. He likes creating expensive furniture and perfume bottles just fine, but what really gets his juices going is the everyday: manhole covers, a cremation urn, disposable cigarette lighters, garbage bins, salt and pepper shakers, plastic pens. “I want American Standard to come to me to do the toilets for Home Depot,” he says. In many ways Rashid is more like an itinerant industrial evangelist than a designer. He traveled 200 days last year. He claims to have been to every major mall in America, where he signs his products in high-end design stores and trolls about observing humans interacting with the objects around them. He has taught at design schools for more than a decade, and his work has been in 11 art shows in the past eight months. But mostly he has proselytized the corporate barbarians. And like any good missionary, he has learned to speak the language of his converts. One of the first things he does when he gets new clients is tour their factories to understand their manufacturing capacity. He also visits the retail outlets to see how the product might be displayed. And he really knows how to sell, especially himself. “I work with a guy in L.A.,” says Rashid, declining to name him. “He made a lot of really bad furniture. His business was hand-to-mouth. I proposed seven or eight projects. The pieces I’ve done for him have already become iconic.” The subtitle of his monograph, I Want to Change the World, is not ironic, just characteristically immodest. “Most industrial-design studios try to interpret a client’s needs and come up with a style,” says Paul Rowan, co-founder of housewares manufacturer Umbra. “Karim has his own personal vision.” It helps that Rashid’s vision incorporates things that Rowan needs, like a design that will stack and ship easily and that creates little waste in the making. Rashid’s father was a set designer for Canadian TV who rearranged the family furniture every Sunday. So perhaps it was ordained that Karim would grow up to become one of the pioneers in non-cheesy plastic, making objects that have energy and personality but aren’t wacky. He, like many of his generation, has championed the could-only-be-designed-with-computers blob. But his is not just a blob for its own sake. His Oh Chair...

Flush foot, raised, widening body with a shoulder-shaped narrowing at the top, with a short, wide neck and flared, rounded mouth rim. Burgundy red overlay on the outside, etched leaf...

A coupe-shaped in Pale Yellow glass with Degradé of Violet. The motif resembles the leaf of a monstera plant. The pattern is acid-etched. The stem and foot are in Violet. This piec...

French Art Deco vase by Etling (Paris), France, ca.1920. Thick frosted molded glass showing a young lady with antelopes. Height: 11"(28cm), Diameter: 9.45"(24cm). Molded signature "Etling France" under the base (see photo). Rare model. Edmond Etling is an editor of decorative arts in Paris, who has excelled in 1920-1930 in France. His company was founded in 1909. He had two basic principles: first always be in the style of the day and the other, engaging the artists in fashion. Thus Etling brand covers an impressive list of artists : Lucille Sevin, (author of vases and statuettes of female nudes), Geneviève Granger (vases and female nudes wearing boyish), Géza Hiecz (animals and birds), George Beal...

Early 20th centuty set of Edwardian silver cut glass and guilloché enamel perfume bottles with pill/snuff/make-up box By: unknown Mate...

Large round bowl with a quatrefoil-shaped indented mouth rim, colorless glass with yellow and brown powder inclusions, etched and painted with colored enamel columbine decor, satin-f...

Beautiful Art Deco ladies perfume atomiser dating from the 1930s with the iconic sunray pattern in black enamelling. These size bottles are very hard to come by and so we were deligh...

Rene Lalique art deco vase Circa 1915 Origin France Art deco style Excellent condition with no chips or restorations Forested glass technique Signed on the...

This exquisite Art Deco perfume bottle is a stunning example of Karl Palda’s mastery of geometric design and craftsmanship. Made of cut and etched glass, the bottle features an elega...

French Art Deco vase by the Daum Brothers in Nancy, France. Made of clear acid etched glass with traces of gilding. Signed at the base.

Daum produced vases in all four seasons, but autumn is the best for its rarity and color. Daum Nancy Firm, No. 1588.Daum Nancy Firm, No. 1588 France, CIRCA 1920.

Colossal antique Emile Gallé "Ricin" vase in frosted art glass with light brown and delicate pink carvings in the form of flowers and foliage. Rare model. Early 20th century. Meas...

An elegant porcelain ceramic form, enhanced with handwork of textured white teardrops. The outer lip/frame has a reactive matte glaze, which is outlined on the edge by a shiny reacti...

Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda blown frosted glass vase, Vessel by Monica Backström Wedding Pandora Series. This blue frosted art glass vase...

Daum Nancy, 'Bleuets' vase,1901 Overlaid glass, colorless, yellow and purple powder inclusions. Acid-Etched and enameled design, motif with blooming...

This exceptionally rare cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb & Sons takes the form of an albatross. The upper layer of opal glass is expertly carved t...

Wonderful blue tint glass with a picture of a huntress and her dog on the front. Measures: 13" H x 4" W x 2" D Signed Strombergshyttan and marked BY006 VC93  

Colossal antique Emile Gallé vase in frosted and orange art glass carved in the form of flowers and foliage. Japanism, 1890s. Museum quality. Measures: 45.5 x 16.2 cm. In excellent...

Tubular vase body with loaf-shaped, flush stand, colorless glass with flaky white and green color powder inclusions, overlay in dark green, in various sta...

1900s Art Nouveau bulbous frosted soufflé glass vase with trees and birds by Muller Frères Lunéville, France By: Muller Frères Lunéville, Emile Gallé (i...

Large Middle Eastern Islamic finely hand-etched brass memorial footed bowl decorated with medallions with Arabic calligraphy inscriptions and scene of wild animals. Moorish style hea...

Unique Art Deco style hand-crafted, hand blown art glass stem vase. A beautiful and ornate Art Deco style trumpet vase, with spiral details. Perfect for a single bloom, this trumpe...

Daum Nancy, France. Large "Tobacco flowers" multilayer glass vase with an etched decor of red flowers on a yellow-orange and pink background. Early 20...

Gallé Nancy Art Nouveau finest vase made in France (Nancy, Lorraine) made circa 1919-1920 Specifications: Stunningly manufactured casing glass (colorless glass with various lay...

Tall rod vase with a slender, straight neck with a flat, bulbous body in the flush standing area, colorless glass with yellow and reddish colored powder inclusions, overlay in moss green and violet, in various stages highly etched hydrangea decoration, matt surfaces. Cameo signature 'Gallé' on the wall in the lower area between the leaves...

For your consideration is this wonderful Art Deco cut glass scent bottle with a very attractive and iconic shape and patterning with geometric dark red & black enamel decoration with...

A truly captivating Turkish amphora, this piece epitomises the authentic craftsmanship of Anatolian pottery. Originating from Turkey's rich cultural he...

Austrian Jugendstil glass goblet with etched decoration Opel black ca. 1915 designed by Hans Bolek manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe Between 1912 and 1917, the architect Hans Bol...

A sumptuous art nouveau French cameo lake landscape acid etched cameo vase with applied handles. Sunrise or sunset with a yellow orange background with engraved trees, bushes and mou...

A wonderful French etched crystal with bows and garlands with gilt doré bronze ormolu vase.

Large pair of Moroccan brown and green ceramic urns with lid, handcrafted in Fez Morocco, the green ceramic is hand-etched with Arabic writing calligraphy. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic is called Lettrism, it is a form of art that uses letters that are not supposed to mean anything, just put together as Decorative Art. It is just about the beauty of the free writing. Large vintage ceramic jars...

This beautiful large Daum Nancy vase is in mint condition. The coloration is citrus and the size is 12 1/2"h x 13"w. The vase was created in the 1930's and is inscribed “Daum Nancy, France.” It’s a wonderful find and an excellent example of Daum acid...

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Early 1900s Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Cranberry Hand Cut Large Bohemian Crystal Vase. Vase is Finely Detailed Throughout in a Magnific...

This wonderful, elegantly shaped with a flared rim vase , by Daum Nancy, features wheel-carved cameo glass of the highest quality detailing an amazing pink roses, or rose of France ...

Introducing the Handcrafted Anatolian Rustic Earthenware Storage Vessel, a timeless artefact steeped in the rich traditions of Anatolian pottery. This remarkable vessel hails from th...

French Art Deco clear and frosted glass perfume bottle (JABOT by LUCIEN LELONG) shaped like a piece of draped fabric, with a stopper shaped like a bow.

Sauterelles Vase by René Lalique This Sauterelles pattern vase features details of whimsical grasshoppers resting on long reeds or blades of grass. The vessel highlights the master's...

Pillow shaped vase, colorless glass with flaky white and yellow, in the stand area with rust-brown powder melts, with etched barberry decor painted in colored enamel, satined, struct...

Delicate baluster vase with a bulbous body on a round base ring with a slender, long, curved and slightly widening neck, colorless glass with flaky white and grayish powder inclusions, in the base area with yellow-orange-brownish color powder inclusions, with etched and colored enamel painted sweet pea decoration, satin surface in the background, base and bottom polished smooth, relief signature 'DAUM NANCY' with Cross of Lorraine on the neck between the plants. Technique: Handmade cameo glass Glass overlaid with several layers, with high-cut worked out motifs. Since the middle of the 19th century, the design has also been done by etching. Cameo glass vessels...

This large signed and numbered limited edition Lalique vase is titled Vase Macao and features a parrot motif executed in deep relief. The two birds are pose...

Large Moroccan green ceramic urns with lid chiseled with Arabic Calligraphy poetry writing. Handcrafted in Fez Morocco, etched green ceramic on brown background. This kind of Art Wri...

Pair of Moroccan green and brown ceramic urns with lid and handles. Great Moorish style handcrafted and chiselled decorative ceramic urns etched with Arabic calligraphy poetry writin...

Vase in upright drum shape on an oval, flush stand, short neck piece raised at the top centre with slightly flared, raised rim, two handles fused onto the sides of the outer rim and ...

Acid Etched and Cameo Glass Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1910 This exquisite Art Nouveau vase was crafted by the renowned Gallé in Nancy, France. Emblematic of Gallé's mastery, the vase’s...

A wonderful very fine French doré bronze and etched cut crystal centerpiece / jardinière with swags, bows and torches. Believed to be baccarat, unsigned.

Czech Bohemian Art Deco frosted glass perfume bottle and stopper shaped like a female figure in a Victorian hoop dress.

Daum Nancy, France. Large antique vase in mouth-blown art glass decorated with lake landscape and trees, circa 1910. Measures: 31 x 15 cm. Signed....

A unique vase - from shape to having legs and the special Medallions surrounding the piece. The Medallions are the front and back of Coins - an interesting scallop top with four cur...

Large baluster vase on a separate stand, bulbous walls widening at the top towards the opening, colorless glass with flaky white and yellowish, yellow-orange, in the stand area with dark brown-violet powder inclusions, with etched and painted in colored enamel Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) decor, satin surface in the background, base and bottom smoothly polished and covered with green enamel, relief signature 'DAUM NANCY' with a Cross of Lorraine on the wall between the plants. Technique: Handmade cameo glass Glass overlaid with several layers, with high-cut worked out motifs. Since the middle of the 19th century, the design has also been done by etching. Cameo glass vessels...

Large baluster vase on a separate foot, colorless glass with flaky white, yellow-green and brown colored powder inclusions, overlay in yellow, orange-red, green and brown, rosehip decoration etched in several stages, satin-finished surface in the background and on the inside, large cameo signature 'Daum Nancy' with Cross of Lorraine midway between the plants. Technique: Handmade cameo glass Glass overlaid with several layers, with high-cut worked out motifs. Since the middle of the 19th century, the design has also been done by etching. Cameo glass vessels...

Decorate a console or buffet with this elegant pair of crystal trumpet vases in the manner of Saint Louis. Crafted in France, circa 1960 and round...

Acid-etched glass vase, Nancy school. France, CIRCA 1900.