Editor’s Pick from Wunder Kammer
🌿 Provenance
An elegant ceramic vase from Northern Italy, carefully selected for the Wunder Kammer collection. This piece embodies the transition from craftsmanship to early industrial design while retaining a distinctly artistic character.
Why This is an Editor’s Pick
Every now and then, an object comes along that’s more than just a beautiful shape or fine craftsmanship – it touches something deeper. This vase does exactly that.
What strikes you first is the tension between its sculptural form and restrained decoration. The carved-out handle and asymmetrical neck give it a near-modernist silhouette, while the glossy glaze adds a hint of glamour. Then there’s the painting – soft, almost Japanese in its serenity – that quietly demands your attention.
The palette is exquisitely refined: mustard yellow blending into olive and deep forest green. Only an Italian eye for elegance could have chosen these tones so effortlessly.
But what truly makes this vase an Editor’s Pick is the scene it portrays: a simple alpine hut in an open field. It evokes the spirit of the 1950s – a time when the world was opening up, everything was moving forward, and the future was full of promise.
In today’s world, where we often have to compromise – on freedom, nature, and certainty – this vase offers a rare sense of stillness. It seems to whisper: “There was a time when things simply bloomed.”
A poetic reminder of simplicity, optimism, and hope. And that’s why we chose to highlight it today.
Description & Function
This sculptural bottle-shaped vase immediately draws the eye with its asymmetrical top, cut-out handle, and flowing organic lines. The glossy gradient glaze – from mustard to deep green – is accented by a fine gold rim and features a hand-painted pastoral scene. Perfect as a statement piece, floral vase, or conversation starter in a contemporary interior.
Origin & Production
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Origin: Northern Italy
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Estimated production period: c. 1950s
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Production type: Likely an early industrial piece with artisan flair
This vase shows elements of studio pottery combined with early serial glazing and painting techniques typical of post-war Italy.
Material & Finish
Glazed ceramic with a lustrous finish and hand-painted landscape. Gold details on rim and base add a subtle touch of refinement, in true 1950s Italian style.
Dimensions
15 cm (width) x 23 cm (height) x 5 cm (depth)
Volume: approx. 50cl
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No cracks or chips.
Minor signs of wear on the underside – light surface scratches and soft matte scuffs consistent with age.
Styling Tip
Ideal for Japandi, mid-century, or alpine modern interiors.
Shipping Info
Ships from Italy.
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Securely packaged in double cardboard with protective bubble wrap
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Shipping to NL starts from €13 via Poste Italiane (with tracking)
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Express shipping via DHL or UPS available upon request
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