Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Turquoise Glazed Belgian Ceramic Urn Vase, Mid-20th Century

$887.18
£645
€768.19
CA$1,238.72
A$1,256.82
CHF 717.98
MX$15,217
NOK 8,434.86
SEK 8,423.69
DKK 5,742.51

About the Item

A sculptural turquoise glazed ceramic vase by Belgian ceramicist Alexandre de Wemmel, created in Belgium during the mid-20th century. Executed in glazed terracotta, the elegant urn-shaped body is finished in a vibrant turquoise glaze and crowned by a distinctive hand-modelled spiral coil in white, creating a striking interplay between bold geometry and fluid organic form. The vase's harmonious proportions are enhanced by its restrained silhouette, allowing the sculptural rim to become the focal point. The thick white coil appears almost soft and pliable despite its ceramic construction, demonstrating the exceptional craftsmanship required to manipulate clay into such a refined and seemingly effortless decorative element. The contrast between the lustrous turquoise glaze and the subtly marbled white decoration lends the piece a strong architectural presence while retaining an expressive, handmade character. Alexandre de Wemmel is recognised for his distinctive approach to Belgian studio ceramics, blending the elegance of Art Deco-inspired forms with the expressive qualities of post-war artistic pottery. His work often explores sculptural silhouettes, vibrant monochromatic glazes and inventive applied decoration, balancing disciplined design with an evident appreciation for hand-crafted individuality. Stamped and signed to the underside. Presented in very good vintage condition with no chips or damage. The glaze retains its original depth of colour and high lustre. Dimensions Height: 24 cm (9.45 in) Diameter: 16 cm (6.30 in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Diameter: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition with no chips or damage. The glaze retains its original depth of colour and high lustre.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6391251297462

More From This Seller

View All
Alexandre de Wemmel Turquoise Ceramic Vase, Belgium, 1950s

Alexandre de Wemmel Turquoise Ceramic Vase, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Glasgow, GB

A handmade turquoise ceramic vase by Alexandre de Wemmel, crafted in Belgium during the 1950s. This distinctive mid-century vessel combines a restrained urn-shaped silhouette with an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Alexandre de Wemmel, Belgium

Mid-Century Turquoise Ceramic Vase by Alexandre de Wemmel, Belgium

By Sainte Radegonde, Gustave Asch

Located in Glasgow, GB

Handmade in Belgium in the mid-1950s, this mid-century studio pottery vase by Alexandre de Wemmel is a striking example of post-war European cerami...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Glass Amphora Vase by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1980s

Turquoise Glass Amphora Vase by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz, Poland, 1980s

Located in Glasgow, GB

This turquoise cased glass amphora vase by Jerzy Słuczan-Orkusz for Tarnowiec Glassworks was produced in Poland in the early 1980s and reflects a modern interpretation of classical v...

Category

Late 20th Century Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Pale Blue Faience Vase by St Clement, France, 1930s

Art Deco Pale Blue Faience Vase by St Clement, France, 1930s

By Saint-Clément

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Art Deco faience vase by St Clement, produced in France circa the 1930s, is finished in a pale blue glaze and features a sculptural relief of stylised floral and foliate motifs....

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Faience

Turquoise Glass Squat Bottle Vase in Mdina ‘Ming’ Pattern, Signed 1979, Malta

Turquoise Glass Squat Bottle Vase in Mdina ‘Ming’ Pattern, Signed 1979, Malta

By Mdina, Michael Harris

Located in Glasgow, GB

A rare signed Mdina Glass vase from Malta, dated 1979, exemplifying the studio’s bold aesthetic during its formative years. This decorative squat bottle vase is worked in the celebrated ‘Ming’ pattern, with swirling bands of turquoise blue and deep green glass layered over a base of sparkling golden ochre. The colours twist upward in irregular spirals around the rotund body, forming a richly tactile surface that captures the light beautifully. This form—low, broad, and full-bodied—is less commonly encountered, particularly in this scale. Measuring 16.5 cm in both height and diameter, it’s a commanding example of vintage Mdina glass...

Category

Vintage 1970s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Mdina Glass Azure Blue and Turquoise ‘Ming’ Bottle Vase, Malta, 1970s

Mdina Glass Azure Blue and Turquoise ‘Ming’ Bottle Vase, Malta, 1970s

By Michael Harris, Mdina

Located in Glasgow, GB

A distinctive squat bottle vase handblown by Mdina Glass in Malta during the 1970s, designed in the signature ‘Ming’ style developed by founder Michael Harris. Compact yet visually d...

Category

Vintage 1970s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

You May Also Like

Art Deco Stoneware Vase by CAB Bordeaux, Turquoise, France, 1920s

Art Deco Stoneware Vase by CAB Bordeaux, Turquoise, France, 1920s

By Ceramique d'Art de Bordeaux

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Céramique d'Art de Bordeaux (CAB), France, 1920s Elegant French Art Deco stoneware vase produced by Céramique d'Art de Bordeaux (CAB), France, duri...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s. Unmarked vase with softly rounded cylindrical form and slightly recessed neck, featuring a deep turquoise g...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Aquamarine Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Jean Besnard, France, Circa 1930

Aquamarine Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Jean Besnard, France, Circa 1930

By Jean Besnard

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Aquamarine ceramic vase made by Jean Besnard (1889-1958). Signed Jean Besnard. France, CIRCA 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s.

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Turquoise glazed stoneware vase, circa 1940s. Unmarked vase of tall cylindrical form with flared, outward-curving neck and deep turquoise glaze with vivi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic