Umbertide, Italy — circa 1940s
This striking ceramic vase was produced in Umbertide, Italy during the 1940s by the renowned ceramics manufacturer Rometti, a studio celebrated for its innovative approach to Italian decorative ceramics in the early twentieth century.
The vase features a vibrant orange glaze accented by ribbed gold banding that wraps elegantly around both the body and the neck. The bold color contrast and rhythmic decoration capture the expressive language of late Art Deco design, where rich glazes and sculptural forms were used to create visually dynamic decorative objects.
Founded in the 1920s, the Rometti workshop quickly gained recognition for its artistic collaborations with prominent designers and for its ability to merge traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. Pieces from the studio remain highly collectible today.
The vase bears the Rometti stamp on its base and is preserved in excellent condition.
The vase remains in pristine vintage condition with no notable damage.
Because of its vibrant glaze and elegant proportions, the piece works beautifully as a decorative accent on a console, sideboard, or bookshelf. It also pairs well with other ceramic objects in both modern and historic interiors.
This piece is part of the KalaRara Roma Vintage Collection, a curated selection of rare twentieth-century design and historic objects chosen for their architectural presence and enduring design value.
Other notable designers represented in the collection include Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, and Vittorio Introini, whose works continue to shape the history of twentieth-century Italian design.
Umbertide, Italy — circa 1940s
This striking ceramic vase was produced in Umbertide, Italy during the 1940s by the renowned ceramics manufacturer Rometti, a studio celebrated for its innovative approach to Italian decorative ceramics in the early twentieth century.
The vase features a vibrant orange glaze accented by ribbed gold banding that wraps elegantly around both the body and the neck. The bold color contrast and rhythmic decoration capture the expressive language of late Art Deco design, where rich glazes and sculptural forms were used to create visually dynamic decorative objects.
Founded in the 1920s, the Rometti workshop quickly gained recognition for its artistic collaborations with prominent designers and for its ability to merge traditional ceramic craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities. Pieces from the studio remain highly collectible today.
The vase bears the Rometti stamp on its base and is preserved in excellent condition.
The vase remains in pristine vintage condition with no notable damage.
Because of its vibrant glaze and elegant proportions, the piece works beautifully as a decorative accent on a console, sideboard, or bookshelf. It also pairs well with other ceramic objects in both modern and historic interiors.
This piece is part of the KalaRara Roma Vintage Collection, a curated selection of rare twentieth-century design and historic objects chosen for their architectural presence and enduring design value.
Other notable designers represented in the collection include Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani, and Vittorio Introini, whose works continue to shape the history of twentieth-century Italian design.
