One of a Kind — 1 Available
Vintage Mid Century Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Urn Vase C. 1940-50s
Viridian Eclection
$198.00
Save $29.70
Appraised value $227.70
Era
Vase
Material
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Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
Professional Packing
Foam, crating & fragile handling
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Documented & photographed
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Reno, NV & free white-glove within 100 mi
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The Piece A beautiful vintage blue and white hand-painted ceramic urn vase, dating to c. 1940s–1960s, with a rounded body, double handles, cobalt floral decoration, and a softly aged cream-white gl...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
Era
Vase
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
The Piece
A beautiful vintage blue and white hand-painted ceramic urn vase, dating to c. 1940s–1960s, with a rounded body, double handles, cobalt floral decoration, and a softly aged cream-white glaze. The piece has an easy, expressive presence, with bold blue brushwork wrapping the form in scrolling leaves, flowers, and decorative bands.
The vase is compact but visually strong, with a classic urn silhouette and a rich cobalt palette that gives it depth and contrast. The glaze shows pronounced crazing throughout, adding visible age and character to the surface. Its hand-painted quality gives the piece a warmth that feels collected, personal, and far more interesting than modern ceramics trying too hard to look old.
History
This vase is best described as a mid-century blue and white ceramic urn vase, c. 1940s–1960s, with decorative influence from Spanish Colonial, Mediterranean, and Talavera-style pottery traditions. The cobalt-on-cream palette, floral scrollwork, painted rim, dark blue foot, and double-handled urn form all reflect a long decorative language associated with hand-painted folk and regional ceramics.
The piece appears to be glazed ceramic or earthenware rather than fine porcelain. The visible crazing throughout the glaze supports age and use, while the hand-painted cobalt decoration gives the vase a lively, expressive surface.
No maker’s mark or origin mark is visible in the provided photographs, so the exact maker and country of origin remain unidentified. The safest listing language is: “Vintage c. 1940s–1960s blue and white hand-painted ceramic urn vase.”
Product Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object Type | Decorative urn vase |
| Date | c. 1940s–1960s |
| Style | Mid-century folk / Spanish Colonial Revival / Talavera-inspired |
| Material | Glazed ceramic / likely earthenware |
| Color / Finish | Cream-white glaze with cobalt blue hand-painted floral and scroll decoration |
| Condition | Vintage condition with pronounced crazing throughout, light surface wear, glaze irregularities, age-related patina, and small rim wear visible at the mouth. Handles appear intact from the provided photographs. |
| Maker | Unmarked / unidentified |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Construction | Double-handled ceramic urn form with rounded body, painted rim, cobalt floral design, and dark blue foot |
| Best Use | Shelf styling, mantel display, small floral arrangement, blue and white pottery collection, tabletop vignette, or decorative accent |
Why It Belongs In Your Home
This vintage blue and white ceramic vase brings classic color, charm, and texture into a room without feeling stiff or overly formal. The cobalt brushwork gives it movement, while the aged cream glaze and crazing add the kind of surface history that makes vintage pottery feel alive
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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