Large Sgraffito Vase by Ludwig Klopfer for Johann Lipp, Germany, 1950s
By Lu Klopfer
Located in Göteborg, SE
A monumental sgraffito vase designed by Ludwig Klopfer for Kunsttöpferei Johann Lipp, Germany, circa 1950s. This elegant vessel exemplifies Klopfer’s distinctive mid-century modern a...
Ceramic
20th Century Majolica Decorative Platter Fish Ludwig Klopfe Germany
Located in Uppsala , SE
This object is a vintage mid-century modern ceramic wall hanging plate crafted by the West German pottery studio LU (Ludwig Klopfer). Circa 1960s Features an underwater scene with t...
Majolica
Rare Lu Klopfer West German Pottery Triple Spouted European Modern Vessel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare Lu Klopfer for Töpferei Lipp West German vase with modernist engraved geometric sgrafitto design, circa 1950s.
Ceramic
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H 11.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Early Lu Klopfer Pair Colorful Handmade and Hand Glazed Art Vessels, 1950-1960
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful designed vessels by Lu Klopfer in the late 1950's for the ceramic company Johann Lipp Mehring.
Ceramic, Pottery
Lu Klopfer Geometric Sgrafitto Pottery Collection, Germany 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
A grouping of six modernist geometric sgrafitto pottery pieces by Lu Klopfer / Topferei Lipp - West Germany, circa 1950.
Ceramic, Pottery
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.
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