This ceramic vase from the 1950s, produced in Germany, exemplifies post-war craftsmanship inspired by Art Deco and modernist sensibilities. Designed as a single stem vessel, the piece takes on an organic, bulbous silhouette with a gently tapered neck and no handles. The dominant warm light beige color, accented by subtle pinkish hues, acquires further depth through expressive, off-white irregular streaks of glaze reminiscent of hand-applied patterns. Its matte, slightly raw surface and tactile irregularities reveal its handmade origin. The vase shows no visible damage or repairs, only slight traces of use and original patina typical of well-preserved mid-century ceramics.The vessel captures the understated spirit of the 1950s—a time when designers balanced tradition and modernity in the wake of wartime austerity. Its simplicity and quietly organic decoration evoke the era's gentle retreat from extravagance and a new focus on honest forms, allowing everyday beauty to emerge through modest ritual. The abstract streaks and muted finish seem to embody the fleeting hope and resilience of the postwar years, bringing subtle artistry to the act of displaying a single flower.This vase would suit both a collector's vintage arrangement and a contemporary interior centered on simplicity and natural finishes. It could be paired with other ceramic vessels from the 1950s and 1960s, placed atop a veneered sideboard or marble windowsill, or combined with soft textile accents in warm tones. It would work well in a living room against subdued wallpaper or under soft lamplight,
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Height10 cm
Depth5 cm
Width7 cm
Dimension details
Width7 cm
Height10 cm
Depth5 cm
Weight1 kg
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