Royal Copenhagen stoneware vase no. 21926 by Jørgen Mogensen

€180

A striking Royal Copenhagen stoneware vessel, model 21926, designed by Jørgen Mogensen. Known for his sculptural approach to stoneware, Mogensen brought form, relief and glaze into close dialogue. This broad-bodied vase with its short neck and richly varied surface expresses that approach particularly well. Its substantial silhouette and graphic decoration connect it with the language of Danish post-war modernism. The piece is first quality. The generous body rises through sloping shoulders to a gently flared mouth edged in a dark glaze. Fine horizontal grooves encircle the neck, introducing a quiet rhythm above the stronger decoration below. The proportions are compact and architectural, softened by rounded transitions that retain the tactile character of the ceramic material. A cream and mottled brown glaze covers the vessel, with warm, earthy variations and darker concentrations within the surface recesses. Large dark green relief panels featuring stylised fish extend around the body. Circular details, incised lines and changes in relief lend depth to the decoration, while the shifting glaze creates a lively interplay of pale and dark passages. The contrast between the light ground and the densely coloured motifs gives the piece both visual weight and a distinctive graphic presence. An expressive addition to a collection of Danish modernist ceramics, the vase works equally well as a standalone object on a sideboard or shelving unit. Its earthy palette complements teak, oak and natural textiles, while the short neck offers an appealing setting for a loose arrangement of dried branches.

Measurements

Height 19 cm (7.48 in)

Material

Glazed stoneware with a cream and mottled brown glaze and dark green relief decoration.

Era

Modernist design.

Condition

First quality.

One of a kind — only 1 available