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Mid-Century Modern Anthropomorphic Vase by Accolay, France, 1950s

$3,400
£2,551.90
€3,573.29VAT Included
CA$4,803.52
A$4,815.89
CHF 2,790.78
MX$58,846.44
NOK 32,341.12
SEK 33,025.71
DKK 22,257.79

About the Item

This distinctive French Mid-Century Modern anthropomorphic vase was created by the celebrated Accolay ceramic workshop in France during the 1950s. With its bold sculptural silhouette, two opposing human faces, and stylized vegetal decoration, the piece offers a compelling fusion of figurative art, organic design, and modern abstraction. The vase changes character depending on the viewing angle. Each side reveals a different face, giving the object a dynamic and almost theatrical presence. The surrounding botanical motifs soften the sculptural features and create a harmonious dialogue between the human form and the natural world. This imaginative approach is characteristic of the experimental spirit that defined French studio ceramics after World War II. Founded in the Burgundy village of Accolay, the Accolay potters became known for their creative use of form, texture, glaze, and color. Their ceramics captured the freedom and optimism of the 1950s and 1960s while remaining deeply connected to traditional French craftsmanship. Today, Accolay pottery is increasingly sought after by collectors of French Mid-Century Modern design, European studio ceramics, and postwar decorative arts. With its generous proportions and expressive form, this vase can be displayed as a standalone sculpture on a console, sideboard, pedestal, or mantel. It would complement both a sophisticated vintage interior and a contemporary decorative scheme, adding character, texture, and an unmistakable French artistic presence. Preserved in perfect condition, this rare Accolay vase is an excellent choice for collectors, interior designers, and admirers of unusual 20th-century ceramics. Dimensions: Height 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diameter 6.3 in. (16 cm).
  • Creator:
    Accolay Pottery (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Diameter: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1950-1959
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2312351016082

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