Pair of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases with Enameled Berries and Crackle Glaze

Pair of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases with Enameled Berries and Crackle Glaze

A striking pair of French Art Deco ceramic vases, likely from the 1920s–30s, featuring a bold stylized botanical motif in raised, enameled decoration. The crackle-glazed cream ground provides a textured backdrop for the cascading clusters of red berries and yellow leaves, set within vertical black panel lines that emphasize the tall, elegant form. The design shows a strong influence from the Art Deco movement’s emphasis on stylized nature and symmetry, possibly drawing from the work of workshops like Primavera or artists associated with Longwy.

The black rims and bases are dotted with matching red enamel accents, adding visual balance. Each vase is well-proportioned and carefully hand-finished, with slight variation in the enamel application, typical of artisan production from this period.

Pieces like this were often produced in France for decorative interiors and department stores catering to the modern tastes of the interwar period. While unsigned, the craftsmanship and palette align with ceramic houses working under the influence of Primavera and the Ateliers d’Art movement.