Space Age Sculptural Amber Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1970

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Overview
a sculptural ceramic vase from the 1970s in a warm amber glaze, formed as an abstract wishbone of two … Read more Overview
a sculptural ceramic vase from the 1970s in a warm amber glaze, formed as an abstract wishbone of two upright, triangular-mouthed stems of unequal height. A space age, almost futuristic object that doubles as a double bud vase.


this vase captures the sculptural, forward-looking spirit of 1970s design.
two vertical arms of unequal height rise from a rounded, u-shaped base, each ending in a triangular opening — a form that is at once geometric and organic.
the ceramic is finished in a glossy amber-to-ochre glaze with a rich, mottled surface that shifts from honey to burnt orange. Openings at the top of each arm hold flowers or single stems, though it is just as striking empty, as pure sculpture. Seen from different angles it reads in turn as a "u", a "j" and a leaning, dynamic silhouette.

design & function
conceived as a double bud vase, with an opening at the top of each stem, it works above all as a sculptural statement piece on a console, shelf, mantelpiece or sideboard. The unequal arms and triangular mouths give it a lively, space age energy, while the warm glaze makes it glow. Compact yet bold, it holds the eye from every side.

materials & aesthetic
made of glazed ceramic in a warm, variegated amber-ochre, the piece embodies the space age aesthetic of the 1970s — clean, sculptural and futuristic — in the tradition of italian art pottery of the period, where bold geometric forms met rich, hand-finished glazes. The mottled glaze gives the surface depth and a tactile, artisanal quality, and the colour changes beautifully with the light.

technical details
product: sculptural amber ceramic space age vase, italy, 1970s
designer: unattributed
manufacturer: italian production — unmarked
period: 1970s
materials: glazed ceramic
dimensions: height 26cm | width 15cm | depth 18cm
condition: please note that this item is in good vintage condition. The glossy amber glaze is vibrant and well preserved; the mottling and tonal variations are natural characteristics of the glaze. Minor signs of age may be present, consistent with the period. We kindly invite you to take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
functionality: decorative sculptural vase, with two openings at the top for flowers or stems

collectibility
1970s space age and sculptural art-pottery ceramics are increasingly sought after for their bold forms, warm glazes and futuristic spirit. This amber wishbone vase is a versatile, characterful statement piece that suits both retro and contemporary interiors, and an ideal entry point for collectors of late-20th-century italian design.

designer & manufacturer
this vase belongs to the tradition of sculptural italian art pottery produced in the 1970s, when studios embraced bold geometric and space age forms paired with rich, variegated monochrome glazes. Although unsigned, it is a confident and characteristic example of that moment, prized today for its strong silhouette and glowing amber surface. See less