1950s Italian Ceramic Vase (12in/30cm)

1950s Italian Ceramic Vase (12in/30cm)Italian ceramics between the years of 1950 and 1970 often reflected the wider context, where fashion, home design and modern art was as vibrant as ever. This vase, coincidentally from the 1950s, is the perfect example of this cultural shift, with a nature inspired design and mood boosting colour scheme. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive characteristics that add to its charm and celebrate

the 1950s design is executed in mouth-blown lead-free glass with a contrasting round base

This soap dispenser is an example of its eye for sleek accents

This candle holder has a blown-glass holder and base of hand-carved bamboo-root inlays

feature eye-catching shapes reminiscent of the Ancient Egyptian motifs seen in Art Deco architecture

Newly cast in vintage moulds designed Carl Auböck II in the 1950s

It’s prepped

which only add to the whimsicality of the handkerchief-inspired silhouette

one of Italy’s leading caricaturists

the master of trompe-l’oeil

footed bowls

The eye-catching design on the box can be used as a draughts board

These leather napkin rings are constructed in Umbria