Ceramic Vases

A beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace vase with amazing glaze. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for S:t Eriks Lervarufabriker in Sweden, 1930s. Good original condition - no chips, cracks or...

Christian Tortu 20th century design ceramic vase by Christian Tortu Stoneware brown ceramic design Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 21 cm Large 21 cm Dep...

Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 279-38 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...

Hand vase ceramics by Vallauris, circa 1960. Very good condition with a tiny nick at one finger. Measures 8.26" in height.

From Kanto area, Japan. This large Cha Tsubo, pottery Jar for tea leaf storage, for tea seller - is a product of late Edo to Meiji era (estimate 1860s-1910) estimate from the style ...

Sweet Tangle Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Dimensions: 55 x 48 x H 32 cm The terracotta piece dimensions are: Ø 15 x H 20 cm Materials: Glazed terracotta, iron rods. Eguzkiñe Egaña ...

Brushed in cobalt blue underglaze and finished with a crackled glaze, this petite tea leaf jar exemplifies the timeless allure of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. The small jar date...

Beautiful earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, during the 1940s. Good size with seascape motive. Off white glaze with a hint of yellow.

An amazing ceramic vase by Accolay with abstract decoration. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1960-1970.

Brick-shaped ceramic vase with a strong, architectural profile, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi in the 1960s. The surface is decorated with horizontal bands of impressed Etruscan...

Very beautiful large porcelain vase by Gerold-Porzellan Bavaria from the 1960s to 1970s. Model number 7840/2 with a glossy surface and imaginative abstract relief decoration. Dimen...

Bright, vivid orange coloured glazed bent, twisted, curvy 1980s / 1990s "Pop Art" vase designed by Austrian artist Ju Schnee for Motel a Miio, Portugal, in 2024. The vase with it's d...

Old tinaja of Calanda (Teruel), Spain. Made of red clay with handcrafted circular figures and four handles. A "tinaja" is an oval terracotta jar with a narrow mouth and foot, usu...

A massive pair of fine antique French ormolu-mounted Sèvres style porcelain covered vases. Each of baluster form, the cover with foliate finial and laurel band, the body finely paint...

A beautiful and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Incised signature 'G.N.' and makers mark 'R' ...

The graceful, hourglass form of this contemporary vase dates back as far as the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). Known as a huluping or double gourd vase, the traditional form emulates th...

This refined French Art Deco vase dates to the 1930s and is likely produced by the Faïencerie d'Orchies, one of the most important ceramic manufacturers active in Northern France dur...

One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution. Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...

The sculptural Art Deco bud vase has graphic double looped handles that are draped around in continuation on the body of the vase. The vase is decorated in striking Victoria glaze. The Victoria glaze is a white glaze that has been spattered over a matte color; this particular vase has cranberry red base color. According to veritable printed and online sources on vintage American art pottery...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

Vase in red and white glazed ceramic made circa 1960. This vase has a playful side thanks to its very well imitated purse shape. It is adorned with a leather cord. This style of vase...

Beautiful timeless piece of ceramics by Schlossberg Keramik Germany.

Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...

Lovely pair of amphora vases in Paris porcelain, with polychrome rotating decoration of lilacs, roses, clematis, fuchsias and other natural flowers, on a white background. The foot a...

This authentic antique terracotta water jug is a beautifully aged example of traditional earthenware pottery, handcrafted using time-honored techniques. The vessel features a classic...

Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 02. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany. Artist's si...

Hand-thrown and hand-painted stoneware vase from Rörstrand’s art department (Drejargruppen), created by Swedish master ceramist Carl-Harry Stålhane in 1976. The tall, flared form is ...

Antique 1910 large Limoges France hand painted Vase "Marked", Ric00010 Comprising an ornate Rococo style vase on four gilt scroll feet with molded b...

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Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Siegfried Gramann for Töpferhof Römhild, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark...

A beige-glazed ceramic vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s.

A striking and highly decorative Art Nouveau vase by H.A. Kähler, Denmark, dating from around 1900. The vase is executed in an elegant inverted baluster form and showcases an except...

Paul’s first one-man-show was in 1965 at the DeCordova Museum of Fine Arts in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It was at this showing that 18 pieces of Paul’s work were purchased by Walt...

A beautiful and unique stoneware vase of the highest quality with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for ALP (Lidköpings Porslinsfabrik), Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. N...

Crafted in solid stone and finished with a textured, hand-applied glaze, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each ...

A beautiful, fluted ceramic Art deco / Swedish Grace vase with amazing celadon glaze. Made by Arthur Percy for Gefle Sweden, 1930s. Great original condition - no chips, cracks or cr...

Antique Sgraffito vase / pot by Josef Ekberg for Gustafsberg., circa 1911. Beautiful large piece made at his studio in the Gustavsberg Porcelain Factory, Sweden. Blue flower decorat...

American studio pottery multi spout Ikebana vessel circa 1970s Unique sculptural piece with a fusion of architectural and organic form Natural speckled glazed stoneware with four el...

Large faceted earthenware vase or umbrella stand, each facet adorned with a stylized female figure in different poses, finished in a faux antique bronze patina.

A striking exploration of geometric balance and contemporary ceramic artistry, the Montée Ceramic Sculpture by transforms stacked architectural forms into a collectible decorative ob...

Brutalist Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information:...

Handbuilt organic modern moon vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, and a heavily textured lava glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Br...

Mid-Century Italian ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Part of the 'Arabesque' range designed by Aldo Londi which was produced in the 1960s, it presents a glazed c...

A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...

20th century White and black stoneware ceramic vase Abstract ceramic glazes colors original perfect condition Signed under the base height 16 cm Large 16 cm

A flat flower vase with a wide applied handle and thick wave-like white glaze on a matte black background, designed by Gustav Spörri for the manufacturer Ziegler Schaffhausen in the 1950s. This striking piece combines bold contrasts and flowing forms, characteristic of mid-century modern design. The vase's unique aesthetic makes it a standout addition to any collection, highlighting the innovative craftsmanship of Gustav Spörri and the quality production of Ziegler Schaffhausen. Gustav Spörri was a notable Swiss ceramic designer, active during the mid-20th century. Born in 1909, Spörri is recognized for his innovative approach to ceramic design, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. His work is characterized by bold forms, dynamic glazes, and a keen sense of color and texture. Spörri was associated with various Swiss ceramics...

Grotesque Figural Jug-shaped Vase. Ceramiche Artistiche Solimene, Vietri, Earthenware, glazed turquoise blue, and purple on white. Marked: C.A.S. VIETRI ITALY.

Midcentury handmade terracotta vase with white glazed ceramic finish, Spain, 1950s This cool terracotta vase or vessel has an unglazed interior and white/ off-white glazed exterior. ...

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cinese Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Italy, 1960s. The cylindrical body is covered in a richly textured blue-green glaze, with a tapered gold-glazed base decorated with impressed spiral circles. Signed in black glaze on the underside: "52/3B ITALY," with the original "Created in Italy for Rosenthal-Netter Inc." distributor decal intact. Londi's Cinese series drew from the forms and patinas of ancient Chinese bronze vessels...

Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of these large porcelain Famille Rose vases, crafted in China in the early 1900s. Each vase serves as a canvas for intricate and traditional C...

Vase #696 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring a large gestural knot, this vase takes inspiration from the braided details of Karen’s one of a kind wall sculptures. Hand formed stonewar...

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Vase attributed to Bertoncello, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no ...

The Shipibo people live along the Upper Amazon. The polychrome slip painted pottery is created primarily by female artists The artists inspiration is aided by covering the eyelids ...

Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Figural Gilt Pottery Vase C1900 Measures - 24.75"H x 10.25"W x 10.25"D An example of Meiji period Satsuma pottery, this vase features intricate figural...

Traditional Chinese Rose Canton porcelain vase. Made in the 19th century. Dimensions: 14"H x 7.5"D

Crafted in cement and clay, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to celebrate organic imperf...

Scandinavian midcentury modern design ceramic vase in the shape of a drop, Aluminia Marselis serie with matte blue enamel designed by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark circ...

This glazed stoneware vase, made around 1970 by Pat and Joe Rowland, perfectly illustrates the organic and sculptural aesthetic of the British couple who settled in the south of Fran...

Art Deco slender cylindrical fluted vase by the Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983). The vase is decorated with speckled brown and earthen color glaze. Marked on bottom with mono...

Hand-built shallow vase. Wabi Sabi and minimalist yet striking, perfect for a single dramatic stem or a small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Approxi...