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Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

$399.60
£296.21
€340VAT Included
CA$557.39
A$566.96
CHF 325.38
MX$6,815.56
NOK 3,795.53
SEK 3,831.26
DKK 2,592.65

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Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Trapezoid Vase, Textured Grey Glaze with Yellow Abstract Motif, circa 1960s-1970s A vintage ceramic trapezoid-form vase produced in Hungary during the socialist era, featuring a textured grey glaze with a hand-applied yellow abstract motif. The narrow-mouth opening and faceted trapezoidal silhouette reflect the bold geometric experimentation characteristic of mid-century Eastern European studio and factory ceramics. The surface has a tactile, volcanic quality reminiscent of the “fat lava” aesthetic associated with European ceramics of the 1960s and 1970s. The graphic yellow decoration introduces a restrained Brutalist and modernist sensibility, while the angular form enhances its sculptural and architectural presence. Hungarian ceramic production during the socialist period often balanced functional manufacture with artistic exploration within state-supported factories and regional workshops. Although the exact maker of this piece remains unidentified, its geometry and glaze technique align closely with the era’s exploration of textured surfaces and abstract decorative language. This vase functions beautifully as a sculptural standalone object or as part of a curated mid-century, Brutalist, or vintage ceramic collection. Details Origin: Hungary Period: circa 1960s-1970s (socialist era) Material: Glazed ceramic Form: Trapezoidal, narrow-mouth Dimensions: Height 39 cm; Width 12 cm Weight: 1202 g Condition: Good vintage condition, consistent with age
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Alap, HU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10859248922602

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