Vase - Height: 30 cm - Ceramic
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Vintage Space Age ceramic glazed red vase, 30 cm high with a 14 by 14 cm square base, dating to the 1970s in Europe, in excellent condition with light wear and age-related signs.
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Vase vintage Space Age in red-glaze ceramic - 1970s (30 cm)
Splendid and iconic vintage ceramic art piece, dating to the first half of the 1970s. The piece perfectly embodies the aesthetic standards of Space Age and Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a bold and futuristic silhouette.
The body of the object features a sophisticated three-dimensional teardrop shape, bulging and pleasantly symmetric, which rises and narrows upward, culminating in a very long and slender cylindrical neck.
The glaze is the true strength of this piece: a glossy, vibrant fire red with great visual impact, enhanced by a finely variegated finish that adds depth and unique shading under direct light.
Attribution and Manufacture:
The object bears no etched marks or signatures on the bottom (a very common characteristic for artistic productions of that decade, originally marked only by paper labels which were later removed). In terms of morphology, gloss quality, and manufacturing technique, the design is strongly comparable to contemporary Italian and Northern European productions of the 1970s.
Among the most plausible attributions are:
- Manufactures in the Montelupo Fiorentino or Sesto Fiorentino area (such as Bitossi, ILSA, or Flavia), famous for experimenting with vibrant glazes on geometric and pop forms intended for export.
- Art ceramics from the Nove/Bassano del Grappa district, known for high-quality export items.
- WGP (West German Pottery): the elongated "chimney" silhouette and the glossy striated red glaze closely resemble the style of historic West German producers like Scheurich, Carstens, or Bay Keramik, which often left export pieces unmarked.
Details and Dimensions:
Estimated period: 1970s (1970-1979)
Country of origin: Italy / Western Europe (Estimated attribution)
Material: Glazed art ceramic
Style: Space Age / Mid-Century Modern
Color: Bright red / Scarlet red
Height: 30 cm
Base dimensions: 14 x 14 cm
Condition:
Excellent overall vintage condition. The glaze retains its extraordinary original sheen. No repairs, cracks, or hairlines reported. Very minor and typical signs of aging on the base, not visible when on display.
Vase vintage Space Age in red-glaze ceramic - 1970s (30 cm)
Splendid and iconic vintage ceramic art piece, dating to the first half of the 1970s. The piece perfectly embodies the aesthetic standards of Space Age and Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by a bold and futuristic silhouette.
The body of the object features a sophisticated three-dimensional teardrop shape, bulging and pleasantly symmetric, which rises and narrows upward, culminating in a very long and slender cylindrical neck.
The glaze is the true strength of this piece: a glossy, vibrant fire red with great visual impact, enhanced by a finely variegated finish that adds depth and unique shading under direct light.
Attribution and Manufacture:
The object bears no etched marks or signatures on the bottom (a very common characteristic for artistic productions of that decade, originally marked only by paper labels which were later removed). In terms of morphology, gloss quality, and manufacturing technique, the design is strongly comparable to contemporary Italian and Northern European productions of the 1970s.
Among the most plausible attributions are:
- Manufactures in the Montelupo Fiorentino or Sesto Fiorentino area (such as Bitossi, ILSA, or Flavia), famous for experimenting with vibrant glazes on geometric and pop forms intended for export.
- Art ceramics from the Nove/Bassano del Grappa district, known for high-quality export items.
- WGP (West German Pottery): the elongated "chimney" silhouette and the glossy striated red glaze closely resemble the style of historic West German producers like Scheurich, Carstens, or Bay Keramik, which often left export pieces unmarked.
Details and Dimensions:
Estimated period: 1970s (1970-1979)
Country of origin: Italy / Western Europe (Estimated attribution)
Material: Glazed art ceramic
Style: Space Age / Mid-Century Modern
Color: Bright red / Scarlet red
Height: 30 cm
Base dimensions: 14 x 14 cm
Condition:
Excellent overall vintage condition. The glaze retains its extraordinary original sheen. No repairs, cracks, or hairlines reported. Very minor and typical signs of aging on the base, not visible when on display.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Europe
Model
Height: 30 cm
Material
Ceramic
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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