1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery, Enormous Floor Vase

Description

This tremendous Italian floor vase is just gorgeous in design, color and detail. It appears to have a copper / metal top, but it's all pottery and with the artists' vision to change colors from top to bottom. This piece is unsigned: but did come, handed down, from a prominent family in Italy whom owned the piece for generations and are now living in the Hamptons. This Vase; known to them as "Cosa Bellissima" which in english is "Beautiful thing".

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This beautiful vase is very heavy and is in: "near perfect condition".
A very true find for all collectors of Mid-Century items.

Enjoy!!

Origin:
Italy

Materials & Techniques:
Pottery

Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This beautiful vase is very heavy and is in: "near perfect condition".
A very true find for all collectors of Mid-Century items.

Enjoy!!

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Dimensions

35 x 14 x 14 in

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery, Enormous Floor Vase

Lot 0411

Estimate $400-$3,000

Oct 29, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT

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