Vintage Danish Mushroom Studio Ceramic Vases by Erik Græser, 1960s, Set of 3

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The set includes three ceramic pieces with organic, rounded forms, all in an earthy color palette. Two of them are … Read more The set includes three ceramic pieces with organic, rounded forms, all in an earthy color palette. Two of them are perforated MUSHROOM-style vases, designed by Danish ceramicist and sculptor Erik Græser. Their distinctive bodies, set on short bases, are reminiscent of the shape of a mushroom. The central opening and smaller perforations arranged in the upper part allow for the creation of small floral arrangements, including those inspired by Japanese ikebana.

The surfaces of both vases are covered with multicolored glaze that flows irregularly. In the larger piece, creamy white is juxtaposed with graphite and brown-ochre spots, while the smaller one stands out with deeper shades of red, brown, and olive green. In places, the glaze takes on a metallic sheen, contrasting with the matte, speckled surface of the stoneware. The color variation emphasizes the sculptural character of the forms and gives each vase its own unique pattern of color variations.

The third item in the set is a closed ceramic object of unknown authorship. It has a rounded, slightly flattened shape and a glazed surface in shades of brown and ochre. Unlike the vases, it has no functional openings. Inside, there is an embedded element that produces a sound when shaken. This feature distinguishes it from the other objects and lends it an additional sensory dimension. The object was not designed by Erik Græser; its creator and place of origin remain unknown.

The set is an example of mid-20th-century Danish studio ceramics, in which functional utility is combined with a sculptural approach to form, experiments with glaze, and the use of a natural color palette.

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Height: 10 cm – Width: 11 cm
Height: 5.5 cm – Width: 9 cm
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