Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Floor Vase by Chris Moes, Denmark, 1966

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A striking and monumental Scandinavian Modern stoneware floor vase by Danish ceramist Chris Moes, executed in 1966. This large scale … Read more A striking and monumental Scandinavian Modern stoneware floor vase by Danish ceramist Chris Moes, executed in 1966. This large scale vessel exemplifies Moes’ signature balance between restrained form and expressive surface, combining a robust, architectural silhouette with a richly atmospheric glaze. The vase features a beautifully modulated palette of deep iron browns, charcoal blacks, and subtle blue-green tones, cascading in vertical, organic drips over a textured, earthy ground. The interplay between glossy and matte surfaces creates a dynamic sense of movement and depth - an effect characteristic of Moes’ exploration of natural firing processes and glaze chemistry. His work is widely recognized for its poetic, earth-toned surfaces and tactile presence within Danish studio ceramics. The form is classic yet powerful: a gently tapering cylindrical body rising to a subtly defined shoulder and short neck, lending the piece a grounded, sculptural presence suitable as a floor vase or statement object. The scale and weight give it particular impact in interior settings, whether as a standalone piece or with minimal branches. Handmade in Denmark and dating to the mid-1960s, this example predates many of Moes’ later works and reflects the early maturity of his studio practice in Jutland, where he produced highly individual ceramic forms. See less