Continental US Vases

Inspired by vessels of antiquity, these vases features ornamentation that evokes friezes found on architecture of ancient Egypt. Crafted and finished by hand, the object has been wor...

This is a rare egg-shaped base designed by Nils Thorsson for the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series, circa 1970s. The vase has 3 holes on the top so you can decorate it with single flowe...

PAIR of Chinese blue and white porcelain vases with jade pot spring bottle forms traditionally found in Chinese porcelain, a dragon design that is painted in the style of the Yuan D...

Gorgeous handcrafted satin crystal "St. Cloud" vase with acanthus leaves circa 1990s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures a massive 4.25"W...

This Circa 1915 Roycroft Hand Hammered Vase Is signed on bottom ORB. It is the Rare Pattern " American Beauty ". In it's original brown patina with minor age appropriate wear. It doe...

Pair of Paris Two Handled Vases in Gold and Cobalt Blue. Pair of early 19th century Paris baluster shaped porcelain vases. Elaborately painted on each side with the most intricate p...

Large porcelain vase / vessel by Heinrich of Bavaria, circa 1970s. The piece has a high gloss porcelain finish with gold starburst leaves. The vase is in excellent pre-owned conditio...

Introducing our exceptional Hand-Blown Murano Vase, a luxurious masterpiece that combines traditional craftsmanship with opulent design. This vase boasts a strikingly thick glass con...

Emile Galle scenic wheel carved and acid etched cameo vase. A beautiful and tall cameo vase by Galle. The 18 - 1/2” tall vase has a background of muted yellow glass near the base, which progresses to blue/gray at mid-vase, and then peach towards the top. Brown, cameo cut trees are generously displayed across the body of the vase, with the addition of a boat in the lake. Signed "Galle". Dimensions: 18 - 1/2” x 10” x 8”. Condition: Very good Émile Gallé (8 May 1846 in Nancy – 23 September 1904 in Nancy) was a French artist and designer who worked in glass, and is considered to be one of the major innovators in the French Art Nouveau movement. He was noted for his designs of Art Nouveau glass art and Art Nouveau furniture, and was a founder of the École de Nancy or Nancy School, a movement of design in the city of Nancy, France. Gallé born on 4 March 1846 in the city of Nancy, France. His father, Charles Gallé, was a merchant of glassware and ceramics who had settled in Nancy in 1844, and his father-in-law owned a factory in Nancy which manufactured mirrors. His father took over the direction of his mother's family business, and began to manufacture glassware with a floral design. He also took over a struggling faience factory and began manufacturing new products. The young Gallé studied philosophy and natural science at the Lycée Imperial in Nancy. At the age of sixteen he went to work for the family business as an assistant to his father, making floral designs and emblems for both faience and glass. In his spare time he became an accomplished botanist, studying with D.A. Godron, the director of the Botanical Gardens of Nancy and author of the leading textbooks on French flora. He collected plants from the region and from as far away as Italy and Switzerland. He also took courses in painting and drawing, and made numerous drawings of plants, flowers, animals and insects, which became subjects of decoration. At the age of sixteen he finished the Lycée in Nancy and went to Weimar in Germany from 1862–1866 to continue his studies in philosophy, botany, sculpture and drawing. In 1866, to prepare himself to inherit the family business, he went to work as an apprentice at the glass factory of Burgun and Schwerer in Meisenthal, and made a serious study of the chemistry of glass production. Some of his early glass and faience works for the family factory at Saint-Clémont were displayed at the 1867 Paris Universal Exposition. In early 1870 he designed a complete set of dishware with a rustic animal designs for the family enterprise. During this time he became acquainted with the painter, sculptor and engraver Victor Prouvé, an artist of the romantic "troubadour" style, who became his future collaborator in the Nancy School. He enlisted for military service in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, then was demobilised after the disastrous French defeat in 1871 and the French loss to Germany of much of the province of Lorraine, including Meisenthal where he had done his apprenticeship. Thereafter the Cross of Lorraine, the patriotic symbol of the region, became part of his signature on many of his works of art. After his demobilization Gallé went to London, where he represented his father at an exhibition of the arts of France, then to Paris, where he remained for several months, visiting the Louvre and Cluny Museum, studying examples of ancient Egyptian art, Roman glassware and ceramics, and especially early Islamic enamelled...

This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving. The amp...

Organic modern ikebana vase was hand thrown in footed bowl shape. It is decorated with salt glaze in grey and brown palette. The rim is accentuated with an asymmetrical detail that ...

An impressive pair of Italian marble floor vases from the second half of the 20th century. Black with gray and beige veins. Features a traditional form with flared mouth on a bulbous...

A fine antique Bohemian glass vase. With a cranberry overlay cut to clear glass. Wheel engraved with various species of roses to the ...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The urn shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming flowers on the light blue ground made in t...

The Pulp Vase, with its unique form and textured details, exudes rustic charm. Handcrafted from terracotta, its graceful silhouette adds elegance, resembling two stacked bulbs with a...

This gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Cobalt & Transparent Glass Vase signed Cenedese originates from Italy, C.1985. This vase features a contoured round composition ...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery vase with floral motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.88"W x 2.8...

Very rare unique 19th century Majolica orchid cache pot signed Delphin Massier, the three sides have different colors. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique e...

Art Deco pottery vase signed Auguste Delaherche Circa 1930. Number 028.

An organic blown glass vase designed by Börne Augustsson and produced by Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 7.5” H x 4.8” W x 4.8” D Diameter of opening: 1.55”

This stunning Tiffany Studios gold vase is decorated & dates from the early 1900’s. The hand blown vase is accented with five elongated green feather “tips” from “feathers” that orig...

Large urn form "Copan" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase with midnight blue glazed feaather pattern from a Mayan ruler's cape all around. Handcrafted and signed by the ...

ostmodern bulbous ceramic vase was hand thrown and hand decorated by Michael Cho with black matte finish and raised pink and green abstract geometric decor...

Bitossi vase, ceramic blue gold. Small scale vase with perfect proportions, glazed in a textured blue and green with a gilt glazed tapered base from Bitossi's "Cinese" series. Aldo Londi's "Cinese" series of decorative accessories (vases, lamps, candle holders, and sculptures) drew heavily from the forms and patinations of ancient Chinese bronze vessels...

The Pebble Vase, with its unique flatten bulb shape and textured details, enhances any room. Handcrafted from terracotta clay, its rustic natural finish and rustic textures infuse a ...

A large and impressive Lalique Masque De Femme pattern covered vase, France, 20th century, engraved 'Lalique France' to cover and numbered 99...

The first thing you notice is the magnificent spiral snake handles. This large blue and white Dutch Delft covered jar is fully decorated! The elaborate decoration on the front featu...

A beautifully shaped, relatively large, and sumptuously glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio pottery vase by Spanish American master potter Antonio Prieto. The work features ...

A pair of Japanese enamel over copper vases. Each vase has an urn shaped body and a wide neck. Each ware is enameled with polychrome medallions depicting a bird seated on a branch, b...

Kawa Vase 06 Tactile and organic white vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....

A stunning French midcentury ceramic handled vase, by and signed "Montgolfier France noted that this is a unique piece". Measures: 10 1/4" High x 7 5/8" Wide x 6" Deep Condition: P...

A grey and blue-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Søholm Stentøj, Denmark, 1960s.

A fine, diminutive, and early Dutch Delft pottery vase or jar marked for Gerrit Kam. With a stylized Chinese peony flower pattern. Bearing an underglaze blue GK monogram to the bas...

Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design...

The striking and unique Hesse Vase in Denim Blue is handmade by artist Elyse Graham in her Oregon studio. This collection of vessels is inspired by our incredible and diverse microb...

Middle Eastern Islamic brass repoussé vase, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medall...

A vintage Chinese blue and white hand-painted vase from the mid-20th century, with architecture, tree and water décor. Created in China during the Midcentu...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. with silver wire The unusual shaped vase has a long fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image o...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vase on Stand, Circa 1910-1920's.

Stunning Sgraffito vase from 1922 by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Flower motif in Swedish Jugend (or Art Nouveau) style decorates the vase in b...

Collection of Studio Pottery signed weed pots circa 1980 Measures: A: 2 3/8" diameter x 2 7/8" tall B: 2 1/2" diameter x 2 5/8" tall C: 2 1/8" diameter x2 5/8" tall D: 2 1/2"...

Green Glazed Ceramic and Silver inlaid "Argenta" Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg Marqued: "Gustavsberg R Argenta 1209 Made in Sweden' with impressed number 1209 Sweden: 1931.

The Following Item is A Spectacular and Very Beautiful Set of Four Frank M. Whiting Centerpieces of Clear Glass with Exquisite Sterling Silver Overlay. Taken out of a Several Millio...

A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...

1970's Lava Glaze studio made "Signed" pottery vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use

The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size large, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...

Clarice Cliff "Bizarre" collection for Wedgwood 1931 "SummerHouse" 120 shape vase hand-painted England with artist initials on bottom. This vase is based off the original and under l...

A magnificent pair of early 18th century Chinese celadon craqule ware vases. When they were exported to France in the 19th century, the French added bronze d’ore mounts. Here we see tops, side handles, and bases of bronze d’ore, crafted beautifully in the Rococo manner. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...

Beautiful pair of gloss black post modern vases. In great vintage condition. Simple shape with a striking bold finish. The gloss creates a perfect mirror in the light. 11” wide by ...

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

Large transparent turquoise blue green handmade Murano glass vase. Made with the Bullicante technique featuring air bubbles inside the glass thickness and the Aventurina technique fe...

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Antique 19th century Staffordshire porcelain cow bud vase / spill vase flatback figurine featuring a cow grazing in the meadow. Dimensions: 3" x 1.75" x 4" (Width x Depth x Height)

A beautiful pair/set of late-19th century English turned walnut urn spill vases with collard lip over neck, standing on a turned foot base, England. Dimens...

19th century very tall gilt porcelain decorative vase / piece with exterior floral design details . The vase / piece is in good condition . Minor wear appropriate with age / use . Nu...

Beautiful stoneware ceramic vase by creative decorative co inc, made in Japan. Signed noi chips or cracks. Beautiful piece that is timeless and unique.

While Napoleon's armies never conquered Russian, French taste did, and in a big way. This pair made at the Imperial Glass Workshop, under the Sponsorship of the Imperial Family would have been at home in a Paris drawing room as easily as in St. Petersburg. The Intense Ruby Red color of the Crystal is created by adding large quantities of gold to the molten glass before the object is created. The resulting color is dense yet full of light just like its namesake the precious jewel. The Dore bronze mounts use motifs taken from antiquity. Likewise, the shape of the handles is inspired by Greco-Roman amphora...

Rose and Erni Cabat glazed porcelain Feelie vase citron chartreuse yellow green, USA, 1970-1985 Incised signature to underside 'Cabat' and numbered. This li...