Vases

Multicolored Murano glass vase with gold leaf, made by La Murrina in the 1980s Ø 12 cm h 33 cm La Murrina is a well-known Murano glass company specializing in the creation of exqui...

BOHEMIAN FLUX: A VASE, kuk Fachschule für Keramik und Verwandte Kunstgewerbe, Turn-Teplitz, c. 1905; the ceramic vase with a dark underglaze ground has a matte orange peel overglaze in ochre, apricot, lapis and celadon; the shape of the vase resembles a Japanese Saki bottle with the addition of four long and slender handles at the top third; incised before firing on the base in script lettering,“P.W.”, stamped before firing with the Fachschule mark and 73, and marked “G2.” in black ink; the vase measures: 13” high. Flux- continuous moving, a glazing method, fusion- the artist who produced this remarkable vase has presented a profoundly poetic and technical meditation on this subject. Moving way beyond the pursuit of creating only functional objects, the student ceramists at Fachschule Teplitz had ingrained in them the Europeans’ fascination for Japanese objects “from the floating world” and the design aesthetic known as Japonisme. Truly modern interpretations of Japonisme had begun to evolve into an internalizing of the aesthetic principles and a shift away from imitation of Japanese style applied to a Western format. This vase is noteworthy in that it illustrates this important Modernist shift in European ceramics. The elements of the saki bottle can be divided into three key components which taken as a whole create a rather feminine line. In keeping with this approach, the Fachschule student presents a slender bare neck, like décolletage, which flares ever slightly and then narrows to a high waist before voluptuously widening down and terminating gracefully to a round base. The ceramist gives special emphasis to pleasing proportions and the complementary relationship to the number 3; the measurement at the widest section of the vase equals the same distance from that point up to where the bottoms of the handles join to the body of the vase as well as the full arms’ length. Instead of inscribing the vase with Japanese calligraphy denoting a saki shop, the student takes a radically modern approach by attaching the vase with four handles. And yet, this act is every bit a form of written identification. The arms are the embodiment of the idea of flux in that they are a substance applied to a surface by the welding together to promote their union. The handles serve a new and surprising function. They are carriers of a concept. Fluidity- flux -can be created when an artist joins disparate elements into a harmonious whole. Flux is also a substance used to promote the fusion of minerals and metals and a term describing ceramic glazing. The presence of silica in glazes creates a glassy finish when fired at high temperatures. Matte glazes result from the presence of crystals under the surface and the balance between silica, flux and alumina in the glaze materials. By deliberately under-firing this vase and playing with a combination of additives forming the flux glaze, the end result appears matte and textured. The orange peel quality and alluring color palette are transformative. The effect evokes a waterfall or another continuous moving flow of water like a stream - in flux. So not only does this artist take a Meiji Period saki bottle and the aesthetic tenets of Japonisme as the formal and theoretical points of departure, the artist infuses the work with the symbolism of skill itself where artistic mastery as the embodiment of flux becomes the subject to ponder. As a fully realized and beautifully rendered piece, the vase attests to the artistic prowess of its creator. No longer a mere student working in the shadows of the teacher and no longer simply imitating or replicating past styles, this emerging artist shows the complete fluid transfer from student to master ceramist. Seen in this light, the vase represents a significant and pivotal achievement in Modern European ceramic ware. Fachschule für Keramik und Verwandte Kunstgewerbe (the Imperial School for Ceramics and Associated Applied Arts, 1875-1917) was a powerhouse of the ceramics industry. Located in the Turn-Teplitz region of Bohemia near the German border of what is today The Czech Republic, this was Europe’s largest pottery center in the first part of the 20th century. The school played an integral role in the center’s internationally regarded success as it provided the foundation of sourcing and training new talent for noted local manufacturers such as Amphora. It was at the Fachschule that master artists from these local ceramics houses enjoyed teaching and lecturing posts, and in true synergistic spirit, the big ceramics...

A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s with the beautiful "Lava"-glaze. This vases was first presented at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930, that...

A lovely collection of Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue four pieces, comprising a large vase, a short one, a mall pitcher (milk) and a small round tray. Made by Wedgwood in England in 1...

Languedoc" vase in emerald green tinted pressed moulded glass by René Lalique Created in 1929. Height : 22,5 cm Diameter: 30 cm Bibliography :Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catal...

Please see the other options listed to see the variety available of Art Deco vases, in rare and interesting forms, patterns and colors. Used singly or in groupings, these make a bold...

Formidable stoneware vase by Arthur Andersson for Wallåkra of Sweden Defined shape with an incised collar decoration, orange peel textured dark brown glaze Circa 1950's Signed Wallåk...

Antique Awaji pottery Art Nouveau form vase with four willowy handles emanating from a squared shoulder in deep green glaze, circa 1910. Measures: 14 1/2" high, 7 1/2" diameter. Dri...

Clear glass, overglazed with yellow glaze. The vase is from very early 20th century and is very richly hand cut with floral pattern. It has solid round bevelled base. Good vintage co...

Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Vase "Perruches" in red tinted moulded-pressed glass. Signed. Created in 1919. Size: H 26 cm. Vase having been originally pierced for electricity and recor...

GOLDEN GARDEN VASE, by Odette Chatrousse Heiligenstein and possibly Auguste (Claude) Theodore Heiligenstein (1891-1976) In 2015, Brigitte Patin, the granddaughter of Auguste and Ode...

Stunning and unique pair of French Silver plate cherub horn vases Wow - these really would stand out in any interior scheme The horns curve and twist, not sure what they are from ori...

French Modernist Art Deco ceramic vase by Kaza (Paris), France, ca.1925. Ceramic vase with ovoid body and two large glossy stripes. Pure and modernist in the spirit of Robert Mallet-...

Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...

A very nice vintage "Lips" vase by Rosenthal , circa 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 7"W x 4"D x 6.5"H ! #3476

Penthièvre" vase in pressed grey moulded glass, signed R Lalique Created in 1928. Engraved signature on reverse Excellent condition Height : 26 cm Bibliography :Félix Marcilhac...

This French Art Deco Vase is a great example of how geometric and organic shapes can harmoniously work together. This particular vase stands out through its sleek silhouette and geo...

Vase "Gros Scarabees" made in red amber glass by Rene Lalique in 1923. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Wonderful and rare color. height : 29 cm Félix Marcilhac, R...

Art Nouveau Pewter Vase, Early 20th Century, France. This beautiful Art Nouveau period conical vase on 4 leaf-like feet features tall, flowering plant-shaped elongated handles and en...

Roskilde Lervare Fabrik floor vase manufactured by a well known but very undocumented factory called Roskilde Lervare Fabrik in Denmark in the early 1900’s. This model carries model ...

Coppia di Vasi Art Deco Just Andersen Denmark, 1920s Vasi in peltro Ottima fattura Marchio "JUST" impresso sotto la base

Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its or...

Roskilde Lervare Fabrik vase manufactured by a well known but very undocumented factory called Roskilde Lervare Fabrik in Denmark in the early 1900’s. This specific vase is marked wi...

This is a pair of vintage decorative vases. An English, cloud glass plant pot, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Unusual glass finish with a distinctive green hue Displays...

Glazed footed vase with swirling stripes and red dots by Herman August Kähler. Signed HAK - Denmark to the base. Splendid intact vintage/antique un-restored condition.

A grey and blue ceramic vase designed and produced by Bodil Manz, Denmark, c. 1980s.

A fine antique silver vase. By the Gorham Mfg. Co. In coin silver. The vase with a footed base, rounded body, and elongated narrow neck which opens into a wider mouth. These are v...

Offering this scare, decorated Louis Comfort Tiffany favrile gold & lime opal art glass footed vase with gold hooked feather decoration. This vase features a bulbous, tapered body wi...

Vase “Monnaie du Pape” made in frosted glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1914. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Sublime patina. height: 23.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René L...

Vase “Palissy” made in cased opalescent glass with grey patina on snails by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition.  height: 17 cm Félix Marcilhac, Re...

This is a 20th century vintage dynamic cobalt blue art deco style vase. This intense cobalt blue vase has two beautiful scrolls handles on either side of the vase. This Cobalt blue v...

LALIQUE, NEMOURS cup in molded-pressed Crystal 2.1 Kg Enamelled with 240 points of hand-applied black enamel in reference to the poppy flower. Very good condition   

Vase "Rampillon" made in opalescent glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1927. Molded signature. Perfect condition.  height: 12.7 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue...

Superbe acid-etched glass vase by Daum Nancy, France ca. 1925, signed DAUM NANCY FRANCE Very good condition

Gorham sterling silver vase with red glass insert, beautifully crafted with dimensional floral and natural motifs in relief and in Art Nouveau style from the early 20th century. It m...

This is a pair of vintage display vases. An English, satin finished vase with kingfisher decor, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Beautifully presented vases graced with ap...

Coppia di Vasi Art Deco Just Andersen Denmark, 1920s Vasi in peltro Ottima fattura Marchio "JUST" impresso sotto la base

Large Rustic Wood Water Jug Vessel. Nepal, circa early 20th century.

A fine English porcelain vase. Made in 1900 by George Grainger & Company, a subsidiary of Royal Worcester from 1889 - 1902. With painted floral decor...

Extraordinary Art Deco glass vase from the early 20th century around 1930 in Bohemia (Czech Republic). A remarkable, eye-catching designed bohemian glass vase made of amber colored g...

Antique Mediterranean Clay Vessel. Turkey, circa 1920. Once used for olive oil harvest and preservation in the Aegean region of Turkey.

An antique early 20th century black granite garden urn with handles in neoclassical style. An unusual decorative piece, this urn has an oval form with two handles on a waisted circul...

Emile Gallé, Nancy, Art Nouveau Cameo Vase with Hydrangeas - France ca. 1904. Polychrome overlaid decoration with hydrangeas on a milky and pink background, marked Gallé with a star,...

This is a large Japanese pottery. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The entire pottery is covered with paper. It comes with a wooden...

Signed Dara International solid cast brass fan vase. Circa 1983. Heavily cast with a small rectangular opening at the top. A very nice minimalist design from a company that made and ...

Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927 A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...

Add a touch of history and artistry to your home decor with this exceptional set of handmade Brutalist ceramic jugs from early 1900s Italy. Crafted with care and attention to detail,...

A lovely turn-of-the-century Austrian Art Nouveau vase with an iridescent glaze and naturalistic form. Vase is unsigned, but have several nu...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907, this attractive, Edwardian, antique sterling silver Epergne, is  the Art Nouveau taste, with a central larger...

A magnificent early 20th Century Art Nouveau cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with flowering Datura in a vibrant landscape. The design heightened with gilded design on the surfa...

Amazing and large ceramic vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. Beautiful design with different kind of leaves and a slender lower part. Finished with a deep brown glazed finish wi...

Please see the other options listed to see the variety available of Art Deco vases, in rare and interesting forms, patterns and colors. Used singly or in groupings, these make a bold...

A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström in Malmoe, Sweden, 1920s. Great condition. Stamped 'BRONS', model number '9017' and signature 'Su...

The firm, JOHANN LOETZ WITWE, was a producer of decorative glass located in a Southern Bohemian town which is today known as Kláštersky Milyn in the Czech Republic. Under various own...

A stunning over-sized vintage bulbous ceramic vase. Beautiful glaze with great texture surrounding the opening. Very unique and eye-catching. Signed illegibly. Minor blemish to...

Loetz Bohemian vase crafted by Michael Powolny during the 1920s. This piece from the early 20th century showcases an exceptional size uncommon for Powolny. Adorned in a cream hue, ac...

A highly attractive early 20th Century Art Nouveau cameo glass vase etched and enamelled with flowering poppies against a warm yellow to orange field. The design heightened with gild...

A late 19th century or early 20th century porcelain urne decorated with gold and brown over-glazing and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-pai...