This ceramic vase, produced by Italian manufacturer Fratelli Fanciullacci in the 1960s, is a quintessential example of mid-century modern design. Its elongated oval silhouette tapers gently towards both base and rim, resulting in soft, fluid proportions. The surface features a distinctive, hand-applied 'brickwork' motif: vibrant colored rectangles—sky blue, pale pink, lemon yellow, cool gray, white and vivid red—separated by thick, glossy, raised white lines evoking mortar. The glaze displays a glossy, highly tactile finish; its purposely irregular texture and speckled 'bricks' underline the artisanal, postwar spirit of Italian ceramics. The inner rim and mouth are glazed in a powdery pink, creating a subtle contrast to the vivid outer mosaic. The vase bears the maker’s mark and, apart from a professionally filled chip at the base, shows only minor signs of use consistent with its age. Overall, the condition remains very good and authentic for a piece of this vintage. The form and palette of this vase echo the voice of 1960s Italy—a period when ceramics became a field of vibrant color experiments and tactile surfaces. Each irregular brushstroke and thick contour preserves the touch of the artisan, leaving a lively record of the maker’s intent. As if telling its own story, the vase radiates the optimism and inventive energy of postwar modernism, offering a dynamic interplay of light, shade, and color to any interior. The vase would work well as a centerpiece on a sideboard or console in a living area, standing alone or alongside simple, pale ceramics. It may be paired with light wood furniture, minimalist lighting, and neutral textiles to let the polychrome glaze take priority in the arrangement. Interiors in a
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Height28 cm
Depth12 cm
Width12 cm
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Width12 cm
Height28 cm
Depth12 cm
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