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Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Cornucopia Vase
Cooperstown, NY
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Description
According to mythology, the god Zeus was fed, as an infant, from a goat's horn, literally a horn of plenty, … more According to mythology, the god Zeus was fed, as an infant, from a goat's horn, literally a horn of plenty, accidentally broken off the head of his nursemaid, the goat Amaltheia — which explains why sculptural representations of Zeus often show him cradling a cornucopia brimming with fruit. Other gods and goddesses became associated with cornucopias, too, such as Plutus, the son of Demeter, Abundantia, and Fortuna. The funnel-like shape symbolizing never-ending abundance has been reproduced for centuries, in a variety of materials, from bronze doré to glass to tôle to wood to wicker to silver and beyond, and by an endless parade of manufacturers, big and small. No matter the material or the maker, the meaning remains the same and the shape eternally pleasing — small wonder that, in 1960, Sir Winston Churchill's 86th birthday cake featured a cornucopia fashioned of icing, a newspaper reported, adding that cornucopia vases were "just the thing for mantelpiece or desk." This mid-20th-century cornucopia vase, made of white ceramic liberally flecked with gold, and set upon a wave-like foundation, is a particularly handsome example, recalling similar vases utilized by the influential British floral artist Constance Spry, who once filled a cornucopia vase with an arrangement of white camellias and lilies of the valley. It also brings to mind the luxurious baroque plasterwork that was a hallmark of the mid-century interior designer Dorothy Draper, as well as the Victorian revivalism of the 1920s and 1930s, during which cornucopia vases once again became part of interior design's lingua franca, showing up as elements in paintings such as Pierre Roy's "Bazar de l'Océan" (1920), which was owned by the couturière Elsa Schiaparelli, and a textile by Surrealistic giant Salvador Dalí. less
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- The vase is pristine: no chips, no cracks, no crazing, no damage whatsoever. The vase is pristine: no chips, no cracks, no crazing, no damage whatsoever. less
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Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Extended Return for Trade
- Expands return window for trade members to 14 days (12 days more than our standard return policy)
- Trade member to notify Chairish of intent to return within 14 days of item delivery
- Buyer refunded item cost. Buyer pays return shipping cost
- Does not apply to damages that occur post-delivery
Cooperstown, NY
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- Is broken during transit
- Is entirely different than what you purchased
- Some made-to-order items and a limited selection of other items (noted as non-refundable in the returns and cancellations section of the product description)
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- Upon inspection, If you decide not to move forward with the purchase, you or your agent must refuse the item at the time of pickup/delivery from the seller
- Once you have taken possession of the item, all sales are final
- International, cross-border returns may require different processes depending on the countries between which the item is shipping to/from, and the buyer is responsible and duties (if applicable, on cross-border orders).
- On approved returns, the buyer is responsible for the full cost of return packing and shipping.
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- Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for any reason, with the exception of some Made-to-Order items, where supplies have been purchased or work begun on the item.
- Please notify us within 24 hours of purchase if you would like to cancel an order, as prompt cancellation will reduce the likelihood that you will incur return shipping charges.
- Once shipping or pickup has been initiated, the cancellation will be considered a return and you will be responsible for the cost of shipping.
Shipping
Note: Made-to-Order items typically include a lead time or custom delivery window that is added to the delivery time.
- Chairish Express In-Home Delivery
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- The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.
- Shipping charges start at $999 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.
- Deliveries can take anywhere from 6 to 9 weeks to be delivered.
- Chairish Freight Delivery
- Delivered in a crate, to your front door.
- You will need tools and/or equipment to open the crate.
- Shipping charges start at $799 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.
- Chairish Freight deliveries can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.
- Only available in selected markets.
- Chairish In-Home Delivery
- The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.
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Shipping charges start at $149 and based on the size and the distance between pickup and delivery
(for approximate values see table):
Delivery Type Within 50 miles radius Within 1,500 miles radius Over 1,500 miles radius International Cross-Border Shipping Price $149 - $299 $199 - $799 $449 - $899 Over $899 Transit Time 2 to 4 weeks 3 to 6 weeks 4 to 8 weeks 12 to 17 weeks - For some items, the shipping price may vary depending on the size, weight, material and/or value of the item.
- Free Local Pickup
- Local pickup allows customers to inspect an item at the time of pickup and avoid shipping costs.
- Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification & Seller's contact information
- Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate pickup
- Once the item has been picked up (by you or your representative) it cannot be returned or refunded.
- Free Shipping
- Free shipping may be offered on select listings.
- Smaller items are typically delivered within 2 weeks of the purchase date, while larger items and furniture may take up to 6 weeks for delivery.
- When an item with Free Shipping is returned, the cost of return shipping fees will be charged to the buyer.
- Parcel Delivery
- Shipment is arranged through recognized carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
- Only pieces that can be safely packed in a box or envelope may be shipped via parcel.
- Shipping charges start at $9 — and vary based on the size, weight, packaging and the value of the item.
Delivery Type US Domestic International Cross-Border Shipping Price $9 - $99 $39 - $499 Transit Time 1 to 2 weeks 2 to 4 weeks - Seller Managed Delivery
- Shipping is offered and managed by the seller, through a shipper of the seller’s choice.
- Available on items at the seller’s discretion.
- Seller Managed Local Delivery
- Local curbside delivery is offered and managed by the seller, within a limited geography.
- Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the confirmation email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification Code & Seller’s contact information
- Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate delivery.
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