A Vintage Majolica Tiered Pottery Centerpiece, 20th Century

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This striking turn-of-the-century tiered centerpiece exemplifying the fluid, organic elegance of the Art Nouveau period is crafted from heavy earthenware. … Read more This striking turn-of-the-century tiered centerpiece exemplifying the fluid, organic elegance of the Art Nouveau period is crafted from heavy earthenware. The piece features a vibrant, multi-toned green lead glaze characteristic of classic Majolica pottery, beautifully accented by a repeating motif of relief-molded yellow and pink pansies, trailing clover leaves, and intricate vine work.
Designed for both grand presentation and versatility, the structure rises from an ornate, open-pierced pedestal base into a generous, scalloped lower basin. The central fluted column carries the eyes upward to a matching, smaller mid-tier basin. Both tiers feature elegantly reticulated, wavy rims with delicate cut-out details. Crowning the entire piece is a flared, trumpet-shaped vase designed with open-work piercing, traditionally used to anchor cascading floral arrangements. Perfect as a dramatic dining table centerpiece or a sophisticated staging element for a luxury loggia or entryway console table. See less