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Item Ships From: Illinois
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of opaque overglaze enamels that favored roses and pinks, famille rose porcelain ware was crafted with the same technical virtuosity as imperial porcelain but designed for Western tastes. These rouleau-shaped vases date to the early 20th century and beautifully showcase the intricate decoration characteristic of famille rose ware. Also known as bangchuping (纹棒槌瓶), or 'grain mallet vase', rouleau vases...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Matteo Thun Murano Glass Vase for Barovier & Toso, Signed, Dated, 1987
By Matteo Thun
Located in Chicago, IL
Large, sixteen inch tall, Murano glass vase made in Italy in 1987 by Matteo Thun for Barovier & Toso. Signed and dated by the designer. This vase has a sculptural, totem-like design ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Rosenthal Textured Vase Porcelaine Noire by Martin Freyer
By Martin Freyer, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Highly textured Porcelaine Noire vase by Martin Freyer. Made in Germany by Martin Freyer for Rosenthal, Studio Line. Black unglazed porcelain exterior with glazed porcelain interior.
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Michael Lucero Untitled "Jughead"1992
By Michael Lucero
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Lucero Untitled "Jughead" Lucero with playful NYC Barcode graphics. USA, 1992 Glazed earthenware Signed and dated to body ‘M.L. 21392 NYC’. provenance: Franklin Parrasch G...
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Hammered Brass Rain Collection Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Giant water basins like this were kept in palace courtyards in case of fire.
Category

2010s Indian Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Japanese Red Lacquer Hibachi, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed to hold glowing embers, hibachi vessels were used for cooking or as a source of heat in Japanese homes. Placed under a low wood kotatsu table wi...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Pair of Chinese Squared Fantail Vases with Egrets Beneath Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by angular shoulders and a flared lip, this pair of tall porcelain vases offer a charming variation of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form. Each vase is patterned with...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Blenko Art Glass Vase Pitcher
By Blenko Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
A Vintage Blenko Art Glass vase pitcher. Attributed to Wayne Husted.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Persimmon Squared Fantail Vase, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
With bright color and sculptural form, this squared vase combines the centuries-old phoenix tail vase form with a rich persimmon-orange glaze, popularized during the Art Deco movemen...
Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Persimmon-Orange Glazed Pear Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking monochrome of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of ceramics glazed in a single, statement-making color. The gracefully curved form of this porcelain vase is enlivened by a vibrant orange glaze inspired by the persimmon, an auspicious symbol in Chinese art. The timeless form is known as a yuhuchunping or pear-shaped vase and is defined by a rounded body, narrow neck, and flared mouth originally used for pouring wine.
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White Glazed Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honored look of the Chinese baluster jar takes on a streamlined look in this contemporary interpretation made in J...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Bambara Jidaga Water Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed by pounding flattened clay around a convex mold, this oblong footed vessel is a water storage jar known as a jidaga, created by women of the Bambara people of Mali. The body o...
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Limestone Chrysanthemum Trough, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Prized mounts once took refreshment from this stone trough, carved from a solid block of limestone more than one hundred years ago. Once purely functional, the trough is celebrated t...
Category

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

Materials

Limestone

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order. Each bronze is signed. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Large Empoli Italian Glass Rose Pink Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Empoli Italian glass rose pink decanter with stopper.  
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

White Glazed Chinese Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders, and domed lid, the time-honored form of the Chinese baluster jar takes on a streamlined look in this contempo...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Bronze Trench Art Bank
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century American Trench Art bronze bank made from a spent artillery shell casing, and with a lid with a heavy knurled knob.
Category

Early 20th Century American Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers
By Blenko Glass, Joel Philip Myers
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Large Vintage Blenko Glass Lamp Bases by Joel Philip Myers. Lamps need hardware and wiring specified and assembled.
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Claude Conover Ceramic Stoneware Vessel Suus
By Claude Conover
Located in Chicago, IL
Claude Conover large ceramic vessel titled Suus. This stoneware vase is glazed in two different tones and finely decorated with Conover's signature and iconic markings. Classic and contemporary in form, this bold and unique ceramic vessel has surface decorations with incised geometrical and linear designs. Signed on underside. Conover was very inspired and influenced by pre-Columbian sculpture...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Blue Kraka Orrefors Vase by Sven Palmquist
By Sven Palmquist
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid century Kraka Orrefors blue vase by Sven Palmquist signed.
Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Green Glazed Maitland-Smith Fantail Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary iteration of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form, this tall porcelain urn by interior design house Maitland-Smith features a square body with angular shoulders ...
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Drip Glaze Relief Planter, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely ceramic planter dates to the early 20th century and features low relief decoration and an irregular, blue-green drip glaze. The basin has a footed base, a flat lip, and r...
Category

1930s Chinese Rustic Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Coupe Nitrate Patina Vase Signed
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze coupe vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each piece is handmade and hand patinated so there is always a sl...
Category

2010s French Brutalist Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Czech Clear Glass Trio Candelabras/Bud Vases
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary handcrafted set of two clear glass Trios Candelabras can serve as either a candelabra or bud vase. When used in multiples, endless playful arrangements can be create...
Category

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

Materials

Glass

Chinese Drip Glaze Relief Planter, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely ceramic planter dates to the early 20th century and features low relief decoration colored by blue, green, and light brown overglaze. The basin has a footed base, a flat ...
Category

1930s Chinese Rustic Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Floral Art Nouveau Vase by Mettlach, Later Villeroy & Boch, a Pair
By Mettlach
Located in Countryside, IL
Floral Art Nouveau vase by Mettlach, later Villeroy & Boch - a pair Each vase measures: 7 wide x 7 deep x 17 inches high This pair is in excellent vintage condition We take ...
Category

20th Century German Art Nouveau Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this oval ginger jar, censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites or prayer offerings. Filled with dried a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Woodfired Studio Pottery Vessel with Three Handles by Gillan Doty
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful woodfired studio pottery vase by a North Carolina artisan, circa 2020. Hand thrown stoneware vessel / amphora with three handles. Woodfired f...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Coupe Vase Black Patina Signed
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze coupe vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Designed in 2012. Each bronze is signed. Can be used as vase or sc...
Category

2010s French Brutalist Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Fra...
Category

2010s French Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Wall Vase Made of Brass, Handcrafted in Chicago, Designed by Christopher Gentner
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these handcrafted wall vases are perfect as an individual home accessory. Made of brass and hand-patinated, the wall vase can be massed to create a wall full of flowers or accenting an individual bud on a wall. The cylinder attached on the bottom comes off, allowing the user to clean and pour...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Chinese Blue and White Dragon Meiping Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese blue-and-white porcelain has inspired ceramists worldwide since cobalt was first introduced to China from the Middle East thousands of years ago. Made in Beijing, this contem...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Green Glazed Maitland-Smith Fantail Vase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary iteration of the classic Chinese phoenix-tail vase form, this tall porcelain urn by interior design house Maitland-Smith features a square body with angular shoulders ...
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Lupo Horiokami Italian Babel Wolf Vase Black Ash and Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
Babel vase by Italian artist Lupo Horiokami black ashwood, gold metallic foil. After 20 years in the world of tattooing he understood the importance o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ash

Antique French Demijohn or Carboy
Located in Chicago, IL
Take your pick, carboy, demijohn or jimmyjohn, they all refer to the same glass vessel. Carboy's originate from the Persian word; qarabah, while demijohn comes courtesy of the French...
Category

1890s French Country Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Scavo Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Italian Murano blown scavo glass vase of Classical Roman form with two green glass handles applied to an opaque white fluted vase resting a tiered green glass foot...
Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Isabel Parks Ceramic Vessel or Weed Pot Signed Parks Hickory Grove Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning piece of signed studio art pottery by Pennsylvania ceramist Isabel Parks, founder of Hickory Grove Studios. Double spout opening with a hole,...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramic Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic monumental Italian mid-20th century tortoise shell glazed ceramic urn of classical form with a thick lip, fluted body, narrow foot, and two applied handles each with two ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Verheyden Mandorla Solifeur Pietra di Vincenza Marble Vase
By Michaël Verheyden
Located in Chicago, IL
Mandorla Solifleur or single flower vase designed by Michael Verheyden is crafted in Pietra di Vicenza stone to form an organic shape and is beautifu...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Studio Pottery Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
An über chic mid-20th century American studio pottery ceramic urn with a Grecian form containing two round handles applied to vessel with a wide rim and narrow foot. Perfect just as ...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Squared Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ritual Vessels, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this squared ginger jar, tripod censers and bronze ritual vessels have been used for thousands of years in Chinese cultur...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Phoenix and Peony Baluster Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With its grand scale and perfect proportions, this rustic wooden bathtub is true showstopper. The tub has an elongated, oval shape is comprised of thick cypress wood staves held together by three iron bands. Two iron handles on either side of the basin allow it to be easily moved about a space. Dated to the early 19th century, the wood exhibits beautifully irregular grain patterns and a warm, richly aged patina that only time can achieve. An incredible way to add rustic texture to the home, we love this gorgeous bathtub as a garden planter, a firewood bin...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chicago, IL
Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo Londi.
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Large Empoli Italian Glass Green Ewer Pitcher Vase
By Empoli
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Empoli Italian glass green Ewer pitcher vase.   
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Ancient Censers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully commemorated on this oval ginger 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

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...
Category

18th Century Rustic Antique Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Provincial Chinese Wine Jug, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic jar from China's Shandong province has a bottle-neck shape meant for storing vinegar or wine made from rice and grain. Dated to the early 20th century, the jar was likel...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Floral Cast Iron Centerpiece
Located in Countryside, IL
Floral cast iron centerpiece This centerpiece measures: 25 wide x 14 deep x 18 inches high and is in Excellent Vintage Condition About Photos: We take ou...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Textured Porcupine Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Textured Porcupine vase, stamp on underside.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Originally designed in 2012. Each ...
Category

2010s French Modern Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Frosted Art Glass Gold Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century frosted art glass gold vase This vase measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 14 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as poss...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Chinese Enameled Teapot with Mythical Qilin, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Polychrome Vase Italy Raymor Attributed to Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian ceramic vase for Raymor, most likely by Fantoni considering the amount of design work he did for Raymor and a faint trace of his signature on the base. Pale watery blue and...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Claude Conover Ceramic Stoneware Vessel Okkintok
By Claude Conover
Located in Chicago, IL
Claude Conover large ceramic vessel titled Okkintok. This stoneware vase is glazed in two different tones and finely decorated with Conover's signature one iconic markings. Classic and contemporary in form, this bold and unique ceramic vessel has surface decorations with incised geometrical and linear designs. Signed on underside. Conover was very inspired and influenced by pre-Columbian...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Scheurich ceramic vase One minor chip on top rim (as shown).  
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

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