1950s Accolay Ceramic Planter

1950s Accolay Ceramic PlanterThis ceramic vase captures the optimism that washed over mid century design. Its an example of Accolay pottery, which is named after the French village where a large community of ceramicists settled between the 1940s and 1980s. Unusual shapes and textures made each piece special, as can be seen in this hand thrown piece. Rumour has it that the glazes were created to mimic the colours of the Cte d'Azur coastline. Please note, this item is a truly

with a vacuno calfskin badge

and fifteen shards of colour each contained within its own rectangular field

Every stage of the making process

the grey-smoke tapers are dripless and smokeless and burn for seven hours

due to its large proportions that require heavy lifting and high energy

Originally designed in the early-twentieth century

Many of Fornasetti’s collections are uncovered from two small handwritten notebooks of unpublished drawings that once belonged to the founder

Beautifully made

This item is a truly original vintage piece with slight imperfections and distinctive characteristics that add to its charm and celebrate its unique history

it's complete with oversized wings that guard the precious nectar to be stored within

Born on and named after the Venetian glassmaking island of Murano

the sets are one-of-a-kind works of art – as enjoyable to look at as they are to play