20th Century Vases

Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...

We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These stunning vases display clear Art Deco influences, evident in the geometric lines and squared, decorative handles adorned with elegant gilding. The tapered, symmetrical shape is typical of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco was at its peak. The predominant color is a deep cobalt blue, characteristic of high-quality ceramic production from that era, associated with a refined decorative style. The gilded handles create a striking and luxurious visual contrast with the rest of the design. The geometric gilded handles, distinctive in their elegance, reflect neoclassical influences reinterpreted through the lens of Art Deco. The decorative details on the handles were applied by hand, a hallmark of fine ceramic craftsmanship. The ceramic used is glazed earthenware. The glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes, applied to achieve a shiny, even surface. The gilding on the handles may have been done using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is applied at a low temperature after an initial firing, resulting in a durable, shiny finish. The vases date to the period between 1925 and 1930, as indicated by the stamps on the bottom. The Orchies pottery factory was one of the leading French manufacturers specializing in ceramics, located in Orchies, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Founded in 1886 by Désiré Leroy, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its products and its distinctive trademark, often featuring the silhouette of a windmill, a typical symbol of that region of France. Initially focused on decorative ceramics and household items, the factory later expanded by merging with other local manufacturers, broadening its range of products. A key figure in the company's growth was Jules Auguste Hamin, who helped drive its expansion and brand development. Orchies products were renowned for their craftsmanship and the high quality of materials used. The ceramics were produced using a variety of techniques, including terracotta and glazed stoneware. Orchies excelled in the creation of decorative vases, tableware, pitchers, and other ornamental objects. Bright colors and glossy finishes were characteristic of many of their works, which blended elements of local tradition with Art Nouveau influences. During its golden age, Orchies not only dominated the French market but also exported its ceramics to several European countries and beyond. Its quality craftsmanship and refined design made its products highly valued by both the general public and collectors of art ceramics. The Orchies factory played a major role in the French ceramic industry from the late 19th to the early 20th century, contributing significantly to the development of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais ceramic tradition. However, like many factories of the time, Orchies faced increasing industrial competition and the economic crises of the 20th century, ultimately ceasing operations in the mid-1900s. Today, Orchies ceramics are highly sought after by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The windmill silhouette, imprinted on many of their pieces, remains a distinctive mark of quality and elegance. This pair of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics...

Art Deco Vase "Mossi" made in clear and frosted glass by Rene Lalique in 1933. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Original model in glass from 1933. ...

This unusual double bulb shaped faience vase is in the manner of Edmond Lachenal but there are no markings on the bottom. The rich mottled turquoise blue glaze gives it the feeling o...

A tall brutalist ceramic vase, 1990s. Style of Sally Bowen Prange. Trypophobes beware: upper half of vase is holes galore. Muted teal and denim ...

Set of 2 1970's Italian Handcrafted and signed Bronze vases by Esa Fedrigolli The Organically shaped vases depict forms of lines in the shape of waves. Each vase has created its own...

Pair of Italian centerpieces from the first half of the 20th century. Objects in gilded and chiseled bronze with a square plinth base veneered in marble. Centerpieces of fabulous dec...

A stylish vintage Italian art pottery vase of compressed rounded slab form and slightly flared in shape with the readily recognizable linear pattern by Guido Gambone (1909-1969). The...

Red & Black Pear-Shaped Porcelain Vase A decorative pear-shaped vessel, originaly created during the Tang dynnasty to hold water. Finished in a deep, rich red glaze with a slight fl...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic vase. Glossy gl...

A fantastic early work (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter Peter Voulkos. Signed on base with incised signature by Voulkos. Voulkos is widely considered to be the most important and impactful ceramists of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum prize at the first Paris Biennale in 1959 and was the winner of a Guggenheim fellowship in 1984. Voulkos received the College Art Association’s Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1997. He was made an honorary member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 2001. He also received six honorary. Doctorate degrees as well as three National Endowment for the Arts awards. His work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Nagoya, Japan Albany Mall, Albany, New York American Museum of Ceramic Art...

Superb Sommerso vase designed and produced by Petr Hora in the Czech Republic in the 1970s. Square blue glass vase handcrafted by the Czech artist using the ...

A fine pair of large German porcelain vases. By Rosenthal. With a bulbous body and flaring neck. Each with 4 floral sprays on a white ground with intricate gilt vine accents throughout. The neck is cream or ivory colored. Both the rim and the footrim are gilt, and each color change from white to cream is separated by a gilt line. Marked to the base of each for Rosenthal / Selb-Plossberg...

Charles Schneider, jade vase, a hard to find vase of the Schneider brand, which used 32 shades variations, more expensive and more exclusive, than Le Verre Francais, which used only ...

Substantial Vase with vertical lines designed by Just Andersen in 1942. An eye-cathing piece for an exquisite place. * A round metal vase with vertical lines * Designer: Just Anders...

Valuable Majolica bowl vase with metallic lustre, cornucopia, bust of a woman and ochre leafy scrolls on a blue background. Italian manufacture from the 1920s by Alfredo Santarelli, ...

Glazed ceramic " vase à oreille". Stylized polychrom figure of a bull on one side. Perfect thick glaze '"Oreille" or ear shaped vases are typical of ...

Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase. This pattern features ten dancing nude women in relief. The women represent Bacchantes from Greek mythology, who were a group of women who f...

Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso, 1980s

Round cut crystal bowl shaped vase features cut diamond fan design and cut flower shaped motif on the bottom. It is marked on the bottom with "Tiffany & Co" in etching. The vase is a part of Sybil pattern series, created in 1980s by Sybil Connolly; the pattern is currently discontinued. Sybil Connolly (1921 – 1998) was a celebrated Irish fashion designer and global design icon, renowned for her innovative use of traditional Irish textiles. In the 1980s, Connolly began designing for luxury goods makers Tiffany & Co., Tipperary Crystal...

Mid-Cenutry German Vase from Carmik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-...

Sky-Blue Glazed Vase with Long Neck A globular vase with a long neck and slightly flared rim, featuring a sky-blue glaze on the exterior and a contrasting white interior. The smooth...

Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in t...

A fine old or antique Sevres type porcelain vase. With rich gilding and handpainted flower baskets & ribbons throughout. Marked to the based with a blue Sevres type interlaced...

Brutalist Blue Green Square Vase by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1970s, Germany. Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker (1921–2010) was a German ceramici...

Stylish crystal bud vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland. The petite and elegant shape looks stunning in any setting. Pairs beautifull...

Original pair of Raku-fired Art Nouveau-style vases, reminiscent of Weller Pottery's design enchant with their iridescent dual-tone glaze. The Raku firing process imparts unique, unp...

Wonderful large blue rare floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hol...

This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design. Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...

A stunning and heavily made iconic Czech art glass vase designed by Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice and dating from the 1960s. The vase is of cylindrical form with a clear glass uppe...

The 27cm tall vase is the largest in the heart-shaped series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. The smaller one measures 16cm.

Very beautiful west german mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Bay-Keramik in 1957, decor 'Brasil'. Unglazed surface with white incised decor combined with glossy colored fields...

Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic, shaped vase with snowflake motif In exceptional original condition Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base Height 4.5 inch, Di...

An exceptional Maltese Mdina studio glass sand pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970. Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Isla...

Wonderful deep blue René Lalique "Soucis" vase designed in 1930. "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature (see image). This piece was made before 1946. Great condition, no issues! 17.9cm hi...

Large Bitossi ‘Etruscan’ Decor Floor Vase / Umbrella Stand by Aldo Londi 1950 A rare, very large perforated cylindrical vase or umbrella stand designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Cera...

Splendid Murrine vase. Oval shape with a beautiful combination of square murrinas. The Murrine are of two kinds. One covers the whole background and its made of a double sequence of green, lattimo and amber. The main large ones in random position are are framed in black with vibrant colors: emerald green, cadmium red and yellow. Similar to Carlo Scarpa Murrine...

1970s Astonishing green and blue bottle in murano glass By Michielotto. It's a sculpture. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: Vase diameter 3,93" x 16,14" height inch...

Heavy let crystal rectangle Baccarat vase / jardiniere, made in France in the 1980's. Includes the Baccarat stamp on the bottom as well as Baccarat in cursive on the side.

A very large, well crafted Chinese cinnabar lacquered vase with copper / brass lining, circa 1950's. The vase are 19" high and 9" in diam...

A beautiful, perfectly shaped and balanced antique Bizen ware shibui sake bottle (tokkuri) vase by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, wonderfully textured organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather striking and engaging work. One of the best Kaneshige works we have come across. Scarce and hard to find in such an excellent condition. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...

A smoked glass vase designed and produced by Riihimäen Lasi, Finland, 1930s.

Mid-Century German Pottery Vase from Ceramano, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and...

This contemporary Tiffany & Co crystal vase features a modern geometrical pattern design, making it stylish and elegant. The bottom of the vase is marked, " Tiffany & Co."

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Rare and decorative 20th century design ceramic vase "trèfle" by Roger Capron Blue and white ceramic colors with abtrasct decoration Original perfect cond...

Vase "Perruches" made in electric blue glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1919. Engraved control signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptionnal and deep color and grea...

A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS', model number '312' an...

Trumpet-Shaped Celadon Vase with Crackle Glaze A Chinese celadon vase with a flaring trumpet form, finished in a pale bluish-green glaze with a distinctive Ge crackle pattern, a hal...

A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...

This large hand blown vase /urn features a pale iridescent celadon green glass with a scavo finish.It features a scrolled arm design. This is a stunning piece that will make a great ...

Beautiful set of seven "Sommerso" vases in purple and clear designed by Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg in Sweden during the 1950s. Hand made with underlay glass technique (colored ...

An elegant bronze vase by Takahashi Keiten (1915–2007), one of Japan’s most celebrated metal artists and a designated Living National Treasure. This piece showcases Keiten’s masterfu...

Pair of Art Deco Vases "Davos" made in cased opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature under each vases. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescence. height: 29 cm ...

"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" On offer is a small piece of Portuguese flair with our contemporary ceramic and tile floor vases. Drawing inspiration from the iconic azulejos style, these vases showcase a beautiful blend of blue and white tiles, echoing the iconic blue and white tile decoration found throughout Portugal. Versatile in function, these vases serve as striking standalone pieces or elegant vessels for showcasing dry...

A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with some light scratches. An inscription to the base. Stamped 'BRO...

Vintage West German Pottery WGP Carafe Vase from Bay, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution markIt is completely authentic Additional ...

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Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese iron vase with fish motif c1960s. Excellent condition, signed.

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...

A gorgeous blue and white porcelain vase with a ruffled lip By Delfts for Royal Sphinx by Boch Holland, Circa Mid-20th century Measures: 6" W x 6" D x 12" H Excellent vintage con...