Italian Mid-Century Modern Italica Ars Atomic Red Large Vases - a Pair

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Scarce pair of vintage Italian mid-century modern Italica ARS large hand-turned fine pottery vases. Bright atomic red glaze with wide … Read more Scarce pair of vintage Italian mid-century modern Italica ARS large hand-turned fine pottery vases. Bright atomic red glaze with wide rim on tapered body, ending in circular foot, marked Italica ARS underfoot.
Circa 1955-1965, Florence, Tuscany. Italy

This particular pair of Italica ARS pottery is rare, highly sought after and hard to find, especially still together as a pair, as most have been separated over the years.

Dimensions: (approx)
Largest: 11" H, 9.5" Diameter Opening, 5.75" Diameter Base

Smallest: 9.5" High, 9" Diameter Opening, 5" Diameter Base

These vases were hand-turned by potters working for Italica Ars. This pottery company began in the early 1900’s but in 1948 it became a cooperative of 24 potters. They were located in Lastra a Signa, a province of Florence in Tuscany. The company was liquidated in 2009. Throughout the years it's grown a large following.

Italica Ars fine Italian pottery is considered very high quality and was only sold through high-end stores such as Nordstrom. Its beauty will complement your home while being a good investment. See less