Accessories
Ikora WMF Pair of Dinanderie Art Deco Vases with Tops by Paul Haustein German
Ikora WMF Pair of Dinanderie Art Deco Vases with tops or lids. This German art deco dinanderie vase was made by the Ikora workshop of WMF (Wurttembergishe Metalwarenfabric) ca. 1925. Designed by Paul Haustein, a prominent figure in early 20th-century design, the piece exemplifies the Art Deco modernist style with its sleek lines and geometric motifs. The vase's bulbous shape has a simple decorative linear pattern on all sides, including the top, with original ivoroid round handles. These were made for the European market, as the mark says Alemania and not Germany, as most imports are signed for the North American market.
The overall condition of both vases is very nice, as seen in the photos. There is a minor variation of the design shown in the pictures. In one, the gold intersecting lines go to the top. In the other, it stops before the lid. I purchased these both together. You can see the variations. The overall feeling is silver with a delicate gold (brass) line on all sides. The vase has the WMF mark on the base. The stylized tower is derived from the emblem of Geislingen, a local landmark defensive tower. This mark was used from 1925 to 1950.
Paul Haustein (1880–1944) was a distinguished German designer and professor, renowned for his contributions to ceramics, metalwork, and jewelry design. Haustein was educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and later taught at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. His work is celebrated for its innovative integration of traditional craftsmanship with modernist aesthetics, significantly influencing the decorative arts during the early 20th century.
