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Item Ships From: Illinois
Pair of Vintage English Wood Planter Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of simple yet chic pair of 20th century English wood planters with tapered paneled sides with chamfered edges, and finished in a pale yello...
Category

20th Century English Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Collection of '15' Cobalt Blue caster Oil Hand Blown Bottles Made in 1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Incredible collection of (15) Cobalt blue hand blown caster oil bottles made in the late 1800s and Imported from Ireland. Wonderful as a splash of a fantastic shade of Cobalt Blue co...
Category

1890s British Country Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Carved Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand-carved limestone planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite an...
Category

20th Century Rustic Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone

Dark Glazed Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A lustrous brown glaze coats the slender tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitche...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary Ceramic Over-Fired Clay Vessel by Jay Stroman 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This over-fired clay vessel was hand made by ceramicist Jay Stroman. The rustic crackled look is juxtaposed but the interior of the piece which shows a glas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

Helena Tynell Bubble Art Glass Vase by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in Chicago, IL
Superb mid-century modern clear bubble art glass vase designed by Finish artist, Helena Tynell. Very good condition - Minor wear consistent with...
Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Tapered Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used to store foods or pickle vegetables in a provincial Chinese kitchen, this late 19th-century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a richly-colored dark glaze. The...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a Provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The vessel has a gently tapered form, with...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this vessel was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The vessel has a gently tapered form, with wide sh...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A thick, light brown glaze coats the stout body of this early 20th century terra cotta kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, this wide-mouth jar was once used daily in a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Carved Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand-carved limestone planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite an...
Category

20th Century Rustic Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Blue and White Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Drip Glaze Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Coated inside and out with a rich drip glaze, this early 20th century jar was originally used for storing foods and condiments in a Provincial Chinese kitchen. The wide-mouth jar has...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Three Tier Caramelera / Candy Dispenser
Located in Chicago, IL
Three tier, fifteen jar table top caramelera / candy dispenser. Extremely rare and fun.
Category

1920s Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Chinese Provincial Glazed Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
As evidenced by the interior glaze, this wide-mouth jar was once used in a provincial Qing-dynasty kitchen for storing food and condiments. The large vessel has a gently tapered form...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Plum Blossom Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Metal and Glass Caramelera
Located in Chicago, IL
Metal and glass caramelera for displaying and dispensing candy. Very fun, very rare.
Category

1940s Argentine Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen Compote Bowl with Vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Thorkild Olsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, Terracotta Craquelure Gilded Compote Bowl with Vase Sold as a set, Bowl Dimensions: Diameter 9.75" Height: 4.88" Vase Dimensions: Diameter 7.6...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed s...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Wooden Bubble Vase in Black
Located in Chicago, IL
Handcrafted modern wood vase constructed of rift cut white oak with a matte poly finish in black. This made-to-order, eye-catching vase is part of the Studio Line collection, known as the Bubble Vase. Available in white, black, or natural finish. Not recommended for wet use. Studio Line is an artisan product line founded by Jen Talbot Design...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Studded Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a rounded body with a square base and a flattened rim. A studded border patterns the top rim and raised elements at each corner add intrigue to the otherwise simple design. With minimalist appeal and natural textures, the mortar is fantastic as a decorative vessel or a tabletop planter...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone

Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle This perfume bottle measures: 3 wide x 1.5 deep x 3.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a cont...
Category

2010s French Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Tapered Chinese Kitchen Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rich, dark brown glaze coats the gently tapered form of this late 19th-century kitchen jar. As evidenced by the glazed interior, the jar was once used d...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Large 10.5" Marble Jar in Italian Golden Portoro Marble
By Opame Collective
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary take on ration jars, the PETRA JARS are imposing yet functional in their proportions; honoring the natural texture of the stone. Honoring the natural texture of the ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Chinese Famille Rose Baluster Jar with Ancient Censers, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this lidded baluster jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils, the censer issued fragrant smoke that forged a connection to the spiritual realm. This late Qing-dynasty jar...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Petra Jar, Large Stone Jar in Italian Travertine
By Opame Collective
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary take on ration jars, the PETRA JARS are imposing yet functional in their proportions. Honoring the natural texture of the stone - sourced from the quarries of Tivoli, ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Petra Jar, Tall 11" Stone Jar in Italian Calacatta Marble
By Opame Collective
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary take on ration jars, the PETRA JARS are imposing yet functional in their proportions. Honoring the natural texture of the stone, the honed marble surface is contrasted...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Antique French Walnut Oil Jar from 1800's with a Great Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French 19th century Provencal walnut oil jar or jug made of earthenware. We are quite confident that it was used for walnut oil, because there i...
Category

1860s French Country Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Carl Harry Stalhane Vase for Rorstrand, c.1950's
By Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in Chicago, IL
Highly collectible stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstrand with brown-cream HaresFur glaze, c.1950's. Incised on bottom, with Rorstrand emblem and 3-"E" crowns, SRB and i...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Angelo Mangiarotti "Vesuvio" Ceramic Vase for Gabbianelli
By Gabbianelli, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti "Vesuvio" Ceramic Vase for Gabbianelli, Italy circa 1960s. A rare and uncommon dark anthracite greenish gray matte glaze. Modern truncated shape with ribbed openin...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Ceramic Vase by Robert Maxwell for Design West of California
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Chicago, IL
A Large Vintage ceramic vase by Robert Maxwell for Design West of California. Would also make a nice table lamp.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper Vase in Carrara Marble
By Skipper, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti for Skipper vase in Carrara Marble.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An opaque brown glaze coats the body of this small kitchen jar, sheeting down the sides and pooling at the sharp angle drawn by its high shoulders. The gl...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Stone Water Filter
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved stone water filter from the frontier region of Argentina.
Category

1850s Argentine Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Kaya Vase, Large Contemporary Cast Bronze Vase
By Opame Collective
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by Japanese forms and traditions, objects in the KAYA collection have been worn down to the essential contours. Cast in bronze, the forms are meant to convey a sense of stil...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Etched Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a tiered shape that transitions from a square base to a rounded top. Etched lines pattern the mortar on all sides except for the smoothed interior, where daily use has eroded the original texture over time. Used as a decorative vessel or tabletop planter...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone

Chinese Fossil Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This petite snuff bottle is carved from a conglomerate stone embedded with small fossils...
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Brass Watering Can by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass watering can by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 16.5 x W 3.8 x H 8.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases is perfect as an indiv...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Chinese Raw Stone Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This stone mortar from the early 20th century was once used in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, rice, and other foods. Hand-carved from a solid block of limestone, the mortar has a minimally worked form that preserves the natural beauty of the stone. With minimalist appeal and a raw, unworked texture, the mortar is fantastic as a sculptural vessel or a tabletop planter...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone

Kaya Vase, Contemporary 7" Cast Bronze Vase
By Opame Collective
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by Japanese forms and traditions, objects in the KAYA collection have been worn down to the essential contours. Cast in bronze, the forms are meant to convey a sense of stil...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Bud Wall Vase by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Bud wall vase by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x H 12 cm Materials: patinated brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Wall Vase is perfect as an individual home accessory. Mad...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Japanese Red Lacquer Negoro Hibachi with Rabbits, Edo Period, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With monumental scale and beautiful, hand-carved details, this remarkable red lacquer hibachi is a true work of art. Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels such as this were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table...
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper

Brass Bud Vase I by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass bud vase by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases is...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Brass Bud Vase III by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass bud vase III by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 10 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vase...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Art Glass Vases, Set of 3
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Chicago, IL
A collection of 3 Mandruzzato Murano faceted art glass vases one in smoke, one in green and one in blue/green. All the same shape and siz...
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Angelo Mangiarotti Vase for Knoll
By Knoll, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Angelo Mangiarotti Vase for Knoll, Light Grey Marble with Dark Grey veining. [Stamped underside Made in Italy]
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Terra Cotta Wine Vessel with Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Terra cotta wine vessel with wonderful handle and great patina.
Category

1880s Italian Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Copper Oversized Cheese / Fromage Vat
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized cheese / Fromage vat. Made of copper with great patina.
Category

1950s French Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Brass Bud Vase II by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Bud vase II by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 15.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases i...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Large Chinese Blue and White Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This blue and white baluster jar was made in the Jiangxi region of China. The landscape scenes hand painted by feathery brushstrokes are richly evocative and bring to mind ancient Ch...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Bud Vase IV by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Bud vase IV by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 15.2 cm Materials: dull tarnished brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Bud Vases i...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Chinese Blue Stone Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This example is carved from a beautiful, dark blue hardstone flecked with white and red deposits. Showcasing the natural beauty of the stone, the bottle is decorated only by small tiger carvings...
Category

20th Century Chinese Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Lalique Green Glass Biches Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique green glass biches vase This vase measures: 5.5 wide x 5.5 deep x 6.75 inches high This vase is in Great Vintage Condition We take our ...
Category

2010s French Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Provincial Chinese Glazed Water Jug, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century kitchen vessel is coated inside and out with a dark brown glaze that clings to its ribbed sides with subtle color variation. Designed for serving water or tea, the squat jar features a narrow neck, small strap handles, and a short spout for pouring. The rounded shoulders are brushed with simple linework in a contrasting light brown glaze. Textured with pitted wear and other imperfections, the rustic vessel is wonderful as an unusual vase...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Andre Aleth Masson French Ceramic Sculptural Vase
By André Aleth Masson
Located in Chicago, IL
Andre Aleth Masson French ceramic sculptural vase in a brilliant brown black with flashes of copper. C1966. Similar to the one in the photo in the ...
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art glass Victorian Newell Posts
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful pair of white art glass Victorian Newell Posts on ribbed brass bases.
Category

1940s North American Victorian Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A dark brown glaze clings to the tapered form of this 19th-century jar, once used daily in a Qing-dynasty kitchen as evidenced by the glazed interior. The wide-mouth jar is shaped wi...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Opaline White Glass Victorian Newell Posts
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful pair of white opaline glass finials or Newell posts.
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Opaline Glass

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