Description
There is something quietly confident about this little vase. Its rich red textured glaze and clean cylindrical form speak directly to the design sensibility that defined Scandinavian pottery in the 1960s — honest materials, simple shapes, and surfaces that reward a closer look. It asks nothing of the room, yet brings a focused warmth to wherever it stands.
About the Piece
Made in Sweden during the 1960s, this vase reflects the mid-century Scandinavian approach to everyday ceramics: restrained in form, expressive in surface. The cylindrical body carries a tactile red glaze with a depth that changes subtly depending on the light. Whether holding a few stems or standing on its own, it works equally well in a modern, rustic, or Scandinavian-influenced interior.
Key Features
- Rich red textured glaze with tactile surface finish
- Clean cylindrical form — classic mid-century Scandinavian proportions
- Versatile as a flower vase or standalone decorative object
- Origin: Sweden
- Era: 1960s
- Material: Glazed ceramic
Specifications
- Height: 23 cm (9 in)
- Width: 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
- Colour: Red
- Form: Cylindrical vase
Condition
- Lovely vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
- No chips, cracks, or repairs observed
- Please refer to photographs for full details
Why It Endures
Mid-century Scandinavian ceramics earned their lasting reputation not through decoration or flourish, but through the quality of the relationship between form and glaze. This vase is a small but genuine example of that tradition — the kind of piece that fits naturally into a considered interior and improves with time. It is the sort of object that, once found, tends to stay.
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide with tracking. Combined shipping available. US buyers: import duties and handling fees are included in the shipping price — no additional charges on arrival.
