Pasadena - Centerpieces

Selection of Lucite Centerpiece Bowls, by Ritts of California, circa 1950's. The price of $550 noted below is for each larger bowl, measuring 15.5" l...

Mid-Century Murano glass centerpiece, Italian design from the 1960s Intact and in good condition, yellow ocher color and transparent glass. Purchased in Venice in 1962.

Large centerpiece in fine earthenware from the Jules Vieillard factory in Bordeaux. This table jardiniere is royal blue with a decoration of two lions. The blue color is resplendent, and the enamel is very shiny. This centerpiece is adorned with a mascaron flanked by horns on each of the two faces. On the underside of the bowl, the piece is signed with an impressed mark of three interlaced crescents, with "Bordeaux JV" written. Dimensions: 28 cm x 46 cm (11.02 inches x 18.11 inches) Height: 30 cm (11.81 inches) Jules Vieillard in Bordeaux In 1840, Jules Vieillard (June 8, 1813 – September 17, 1868), a native of Paris already renowned in the field of porcelain, partnered with David Johnston, who ran a large faience factory in the Bacalan district, employing over 700 workers and producing 70,000 pieces per week. David Johnston, a native of Bordeaux of English origin who would later become mayor of Bordeaux, was somewhat overwhelmed by the management of the business and was forced to sell it to his associate Jules Vieillard in February 1845. Appreciated by Brongniart, the director of the Royal Sèvres Manufacture, the fine faience of Bordeaux won medals at various universal exhibitions in Paris and enlisted the services of Bordeaux painters and lithographers. Vieillard conducted firing tests and, in 1851, filed a patent. In 1852, Napoleon III, visiting Bordeaux, toured the Manufacture, which then employed 800 workers, awarded the Legion of Honor to Jules Vieillard, who shared his thoughts on the upcoming trade treaty between England and France. In 1854, Jules Vieillard received the gold medal at the Philomathic Exhibition and in 1855 the first-class medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. A very practical mind, Vieillard gradually moved away from English inspiration and created new, very colorful models with floral or oriental motifs. He invented many particularly charming models in both faience and porcelain, including table services, lamps, bowls, clocks, candlesticks, holy water fonts, vases, bottles, salt shakers, torches, and crucifixes. A wonderful collection of extreme finesse and great originality. In 1859, the report of the 10th Philomathic Exhibition in Bordeaux mentioned that "Jules Vieillard heads one of the finest establishments that France can...

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with birds,insects and wild rose.

Wonderful centrepiece in an elegant dark vibrant red Lucite with a white base. This amazing item was produced in Recanati, Italy, during the 1980s and is attributed to Guzzini, the m...

Serving piece palms center table with 2 plates and base in enameled porcelain. With solid bronze structure and details in vintage finish. Elegant piece.

Cup or center piece bamboos oval with polished stainless steel cup structure on gold-plated 24-karat on stainless steel base.

Mid-Century multicolor glass fruit bowl centerpiece 1930s Consists of 2 pieces. Complete and in good condition.

A Wonderful Mid Century Modern "BLENKO" Purple / Amethyst Crackle Art Glass Large Centerpiece Bowl, With Original Label. Measures 18 1...

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Sculpture Centerpiece, 1950's Italy. Fabulous Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure. This polychrome compote is handmade with the gre...

This elegant centerpiece in white clay features a base in dark grey supporting a conic body made of concentric steps that are finished in red on the outside and in vivid matte green ...

8-124 Antique handmade Austrian glass center piece set on a clear glass base.