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Item Ships From: Europe
Midcentury Modern Collection of Ceramics Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Collection of vases and bowls from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the mid-century. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. This set of green vases and bo...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. Signed with the original label. This vase is in excellent condition. Made i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Flower Vase - Fish Design by Gaetano Pesce - Clear Fuchsia, Emerald, Orange
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Moss Vase - clear blue matt blue and fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design 1995 collection. Measures: L - c.a ø internal 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Europe Vases

Materials

Resin

Early 20th Century Art Deco Cameo Glass "Decor Fleur Vase" by Le Verre Français
By Le Verre Francais
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century Art Deco glass vase the top etched with deep burgundy hanging flowers and a warm orange honey comb pattern rising from the bottom against a vibrant yell...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Small Blue Vase, Flavio Poli for Seguso, 1970s
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite artistic vase epitomizes the 1970s Murano glass craftsmanship, masterfully executed by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Renowned for his innovative use of the sommerso techniqu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Europe Vases

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Art Glass

Rare Impressive Pair of Green Faience Vases by Longchamp, France, 1876
By Longchamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional pair of large decorative vases is a beautiful example of 19th-century French faience by Longchamp, a renowned ceramics manufacturer in Burgundy. Made of Terre de Fer...
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19th Century French Antique Europe Vases

Materials

Enamel

Bronze Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Bronze Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful spot. * A round bronze vase * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: B70 * Year: 1925-1930 * Condition: G...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Bronze

Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso in Murano Italy
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Glass Vase by Barovier and Toso in Murano Additional Information: Material: Glass Style: Mid century, Italian Produced by Barovier & Toso in Murano, Italy Dimensions (W x D x H): 20...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Danish Labrador Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard 1950s
By Per Lütken
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Labrador Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional info...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonné Enamel Vase with a Stand
Located in London, GB
Large Japanese Meiji period cloisonné enamel vase with a stand Japanese, Late 19th Century Vase: Height 155cm, diameter 70cm Base: Height 45cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm Total: Height 2...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Europe Vases

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Rare Vico Magistretti "Magellano" Orbital Vase for Bacci, Large Version, 1970s
By Bacci, Vico Magistretti
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This very rare and exquisite silverplated "Magellano" orbital vase, designed by the renowned Vico Magistretti for Bacci around 1972, epitomizes Italian elegance and mid-century modern design. The vase features a wide basin bottom designed to hold water, complemented by a divided sphere cover, perfect for creating lush, intricate floral arrangements. The innovative design reflects Magistretti's mastery in merging form and function, making it a standout piece for any sophisticated interior. The bottom of the vase is marked "Bacci - Italia Silver...
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1970s Italian Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century French Ceramic Plate by Naumovitch Gourju, Grand Chêne, Vallauris
By Le Grand Chêne 1, Ljuba Naumovitch
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century French ceramic pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris - 1950's Enamelled dish with a white background, it is decorated with a f...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Enamel

Early 19th Century Cloisonné Vase, China
Located in Epfach, DE
Beautiful cloisonné vase made in the beginning of the early 19th century in China.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Europe Vases

Materials

Enamel

Cerazur Monaco Ceramic Pair of Vases with Sea Decoration Mid-Century French
Located in Labrit, Landes
This mid-century vase represents fishes and seaweeds on the seabed. Each vase conceals a multitude of colorful details painted in a naive and cheerful style. Ceramic Vase from Maison...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Bitossi Vase Ear Vase Rimini Blue Aldo Londi Design Sixties
By Aldo Londi
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare small vintage blue vase, ear vase, made of glazed blue crackle earthenware with geometric pattern, design attributed to Aldo Londi for Bitossi, colour Rimini Blue,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and 13 cm (5.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a minor glazing probl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1926 René Lalique Vase Tourbillons Glass with Original Black Enamel
By René Lalique, Suzanne Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Tourbillons" made in clear glass with original black heated enamel in 1926 after a drawing by René Lalique. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect original condition. Full rim...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Lovely tiny "Terre-mêlée" vase by Jean Gerbino Vallauris circa 1930
By Jean Gerbino
Located in NICE, FR
This small vase by Jean Gerbino, created in the 1930s, is a stunning example of his innovative mosaic technique. Its rounded shape features intricate patterns crafted from colored clay inlays, forming a harmonious blend of earth tones, greens, and whites. The precise craftsmanship showcases Gerbino’s signature style, inspired by traditional Mediterranean ceramics...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Labuan Large Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy and reality. Paolo Venini opted for a unique palette of Aquamarine, Horizon and other fine hues to present it to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Vase Vessel Tulip Sculpture Block Rose Quartz Marble Handmade Collectible Design
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: L 26 x W 20 x H 53 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Rose Quartz

Vase in Multicoloured Glass by Per Ivar Ledang, 90s, Scandinavian Design
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Multicoloured glass design vase by Per Ivar Ledang for Ikea - Scandinavian Design - 1990 - Era Gio Ponti Fulvio Bianconi Alvar Aalto Sectional, multicoloured, with thick glass, it...
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Blue Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass "Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making u...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Collection of Kosta Boda Glass, 1980s
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien
Located in Delft, NL
A collection of Kosta Boda glass, 1980s 4 items by Kosta Boda, Sweden, 1980s 2 vases from Artist Boda collection by Bertil Vallien and 2 small va...
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20th Century Swedish Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Core Vase , Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium. Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s. The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) h...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Crystal

René Lalique cased opalsecent art deco vase "Esterel", made in France, ca. 1923
By René Lalique
Located in Aachen, DE
A good cased opalescent "Esterel" Vase by René Lalique with leaf motives, patinated in blue, made ca. 1923, at René Lalique's workshop in Wingen-sur-Moder, France. Signed by engravin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Late 19th Century Spanish Serves Style Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Isabelline hand-painted porcelain vase in the Serves style. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 19th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with a...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Other Antique Europe Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Vessel Fat Lava Made in W-Germany in Excellent Condition, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. There was a lot of craftsmanship and time necessary to make these vases. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bohemian 1900s Art Nouveau Iridescent Green Snake Glass Vase, Josef Rindskopf
By Johann Lötz Witwe, Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic design vase attributed to Josef Rindskopf, Bohemia, around 1900. Here in an olive green with an iridescent finish – shimmering sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Europe Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Single Flower or Orchid Vase in Silver Plate, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small Scandinavian Orchide or single flower vase made from Silver plated metal. Distinct art deco Clam-shell design and long lean neck. Hallmark present for electroplated silver. F...
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1940s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Hand Signed White 3030 Iittala Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in Krefeld, DE
Hand signed Alvar Aalto vase 3030 Savoy for Iittala made in Finland. Nice vintage condition with some scratches at the base and small chips at th...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

1960s 70s vintage scheurich VASE model 411-25 matte brown glaze red pattern
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
West german ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich-Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Model number 411-25 with matte brown glaze combined with shiny red geometric pattern. Dimensions in...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1920 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Araignée et Ronces Vase in Pate de Verre Cameo Glass
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Araignée et Ronces" made in white, black, pink and green pate de verre cameo glass by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Height 12 cm Janine...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Women Trumpet Vase
By Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre trumpet vase decorated in the Butterfly Women pattern. This pattern features winged and robed female figures, perched in a blossoming tree. The interior of ...
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1920s English Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cenedese Tall Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall deep cobalt blue vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color to your interior - imagine glass like this ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Karl Jüttner studio production pottery vase with fantastic colors
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning Mid-century modern studio pottery hand-turned vase from the talented Karl Jüttner workshop from the 60s. The shape is simple yet unusual with a small, raised opening, but ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Scavo Vase by Gambaro e Poggi 1960s Italian Studio Art Glass
By Gambaro and Tagliapietra 1, Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This extraordinary Murano vase is crafted in the "scavo" style, designed to look like ancient excavated glass. Featuring a red to orange hue with elements of black glass, the vase is striking in its uniqueness and is very characteristic of the style of the renowned Murano glassmaker Gambaro e Poggi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White Stoneware Vase by Kurt Ekholm. Arabia, Finland, 1940s. Crackle Glaze.
By Arabia, Kurt Eckholm, Arabia of Finland
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful hand made stoneware vase with amazing crackle glaze. Designed by Kurt Ekholm at Arabia, Finland, 1940s. Excellent condition. Stamped with makers mark: 'ARABIA'...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Tall Vintage Display Vase, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Flower Sleeve, Decorative
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage display vase. An English, cut crystal glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Appealing tapered form with a bright, decorative appea...
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1990s British Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Momento JH40 Vases, Cream , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
By Jaime Hayon, &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Green Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase with a stunning green glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand of model Granola, the vase is 14 cm (5.6") high and 9 cm (3.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, but with a large inscription (pictured). Stamped 'BRON...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Bronze

Just Andersen Bronze Vase, Denmark 1930s.
By Just Andersen
Located in Skanninge, SE
Rare Just Andersen bronze vase model B2109. The vase is in good original condition with a beautiful original green/brown patination. No issues concerning the condition. Signed "DENMA...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Bronze

Galle cameo glass Hydrangea vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in Devon, GB
Galle cameo glass Hydrangea vase C1905. Unusual shaped pedestal vase decorated with stylised hydrangeas.The vase is built up with five layers of glass a...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Galle cameo glass Hydrangea vase
Galle cameo glass Hydrangea vase
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Large Bubble Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s
By Tamara Aladin, Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass vase Producer: Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland Designer: Tamara Aladin Decade: 1970s Original super rare ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Copper

1920s Danish Ceramic Floor Vase by Herman Kähler
By Herman Kähler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Danish 46 cm tall ceramic floor vase by Herman Kähler. It comes with a globular body with tall tapering neck, high glossy su...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White 'Carrara' Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful 'Swedish Modern' stoneware vase with 'Carrara' glaze. Made by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg in Sweden, 1930s. Excellent condition. Stamped 'Gustavsberg / CARRARA'. Wilh...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1960s Gorgeous Beige by Ca dei Vetrai Vase in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous beige vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm x 33 H cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Schott Studio Spinning Top Vase - Honey-coloured glass - Germany
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Schott Studio Spinning Top Vase - Honey-coloured glass - German Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : Ø19cm x 18cm Material : Clear and Honey coloured glass
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Small Victorian Amber Glass Hobnail Bud Vase Attributed to Harrach
By Harrach Glassworks
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian era amber glass hobnail vase attributed to the Czech glassmaker Harrach circa 1890's The vase displays a striking combination of glassmaking ...
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Late 19th Century Czech Late Victorian Antique Europe Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of vases. Bronze. Japan, Meiji period (1868 1912).
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of vases. Bronze. Japan, Meiji period (1868 1912). Pair of bronze vases decorated with figurative elements and a band of gadroons. The necks feature two oriental-style dragons ...
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20th Century Asian Other Europe Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Roger Capron Ceramic Vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, FR
Large Roger Capron ceramic vase, Vallauris, France, 1950s Signed "Capron Vallauris".
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1950s French Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Vase Porcelain Kaiser, Large Tabletop Urn With Lid, Germany
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Kaiser vase made of high quality, high temperature, durable porcelain that is hand painted and glazed. It can be used as a storage jar, a vase for flowers or to display flow...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Arts & Crafts Bernard Moore High Fired Solifleur Vase, circa 1900
By Bernard Moore
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Arts & Crafts Bernard Moore high-fired luster solifleur vase with a rounded body on a narrow rounded foot with narrow neck and everted rim. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s
By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s A striking and highly unique sculptural ceramic vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, handmade in West Germany circa ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

Art Nouveau Southern French Fayance art pottery FLOOR VASE rare colours&pattern
Located in Landshut, BY
A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing Colours Manufacturer unknown - marked Design Period 1915 - 1925 Country of Manufacture : France H / height: 46 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 4550 grs DM / diameter max: 28 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 19.8 cm .... an ode to Southern France A Legend of Provence by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825 – 2 February 1864) The lights extinguished, by the hearth I leant, Half weary with a listless discontent. The flickering giant-shadows, gathering near, Closed round me with a dim and silent fear. All dull, all dark; save when the leaping flame, Glancing, lit up a Picture's ancient frame. Above the hearth it hung. Perhaps the night, My foolish tremors, or the gleaming light, Lent power to that Portrait dark and quaint, — A Portrait such as Rembrandt loved to paint, — The likeness of a Nun. I seemed to trace A world of sorrow in the patient face, In the thin hands folded across her breast: — Its own and the room's shadow hid the rest. I gazed and dreamed, and the dull embers stirred, Till an old legend that I once had heard Came back to me; linked to the mystic gloom Of that dark Picture in the ghostly room. In the far south, where clustering vines are hung; Where first the old chivalric lays were sung; Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France, Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance, I stood one day. The warm blue June was spread Upon the earth; blue summer overhead, Without a cloud to fleck its radiant glare, Without a breath to stir its sultry air. All still, all silent, save the sobbing rush Of rippling waves, that lapsed in silver hush Upon the beach; where, glittering towards the strand The purple Mediterranean kissed the land. All still, all peaceful; when a convent chime Broke on the mid-day silence for a time, Then trembling into quiet, seemed to cease, In deeper silence and more utter peace. So as I turned to gaze, where gleaming white, Half hid by shadowy trees from passers' sight, The Convent lay, one who had dwelt for long In that fair home of ancient tale and song, Who knew the story of each cave and hill, And every haunting fancy lingering still Within the land, spake thus to me, and told The Convent's treasured Legend, quaint and old: — Long years ago, a dense and flowering wood, Still more concealed where the white convent stood, Borne on its perfumed wings the title came: " Our Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name. Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day, Bid all the country rise, or eat, or pray. Before that convent shrine, the haughty knight Passed the lone vigil of his perilous fight; For humbler cottage strife or village brawl, The Abbess listened, prayed, and settled all. Young hearts that came, weighed down by love or wrong, Left her kind presence comforted and strong. Each passing pilgrim, and each beggar's right Was food, and rest, and shelter for the night. But, more than this, the Nuns could well impart The deepest mysteries of the healing art; Their store of herbs and simples was renowned, And held in wondering faith for miles around. Thus strife, love, sorrow, good and evil fate, Found help and blessing at the convent gate. Of all the nuns, no heart was half so light, No eyelids veiling glances half as bright, No step that glided with such noiseless feet, No face that looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others half so dear, So surely touched by others' pain or woe, (Guessing the grief her young life could not know,) No soul in childlike faith so undefiled, As Sister Angela's, the " Convent Child. " For thus they loved to call her. She had known No home, no love, no kindred, save their own. An orphan, to their tender nursing given, Child, plaything, pupil, now the Bride of Heaven And she it was who trimmed the lamp's red light That swung before the altar, day and night; Her hands it was whose patient skill could trace The finest broidery, weave the costliest lace; But most of all, her first and dearest care, The office she would never miss or share, Was every day to weave fresh garlands sweet, To place before the shrine at Mary's feet. Nature is bounteous in that region fair, For even winter has her blossoms there. Thus Angela loved to count each feast the best, By telling with what flowers the shrine was dressed. In pomp supreme the countless Roses passed, Battalion on battalion thronging fast, Each with a different banner, flaming bright, Damask, or striped, or crimson, pink, or white, Until they bowed before a newborn queen, And the pure virgin Lily rose serene. Though Angela always thought the Mother blest Must love the time of her own hawthorn best, Each evening through the years, with equal care, She placed her flowers; then kneeling down in prayer, As their faint perfume rose before the shrine, So rose her thoughts, as pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Royal Delft Vases Chinoiserie Blue White Knobble Vases Earthenware pair
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair Dutch Royal Delft vases. Tall decorative vases on an octagonal foot. The vases are hand crafted and hand painted in enchanting blue colors, blue camaieu. Floral decoration wit...
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20th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Europe Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Pair of Vases by Fratelli Fanciullacci
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Bochum, NRW
A stunning form and decor, decorated using the sgraffito technique with dancing girls motifs, highlighted details with glossy glaze. A great addition to any collection of Italian, E...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed ceramic " Diabolo" vase Roger Capron, Vallauris.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Diabolo" vase by Roger Capron White glazed ceramic vase decorated with geometrical motives in red, yellow, blue and black. Capron produced this "Diabolo" shaped vases in 4 sizes. Th...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Europe Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair Royal Worcester Miniature Vases William Ricketts 20th Century
By William Ricketts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Royal Worcester Porcelain Vases, signed by William Ricketts  with date codes for 1924 and puce printed marks. They feature bottle shaped form with flared necks, painted wi...
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Early 20th Century English Europe Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rene Lalique Rennes Vase Designed 1933 – Marcilhac 10-875
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rene Lalique Rennes Vase – Marcilhac 10-875 Date : Designed 1933 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. France Bowl Features : Strong band of opalescence below the clear rim – Band of ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Europe Vases

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Art Glass

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