Lucia Ware (BEP)
Lucia Ware Gondola Vase | Turquoise Glaze
Lucia Ware Gondola Vase | Turquoise Glaze
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This Lucia Ware gondola captures everything we love about mid-century South African ceramics — clean lines, a confident silhouette, and a glaze that does the work of drawing you in. Finished in a turquoise tone with a soft glossy surface, the elongated gondola form feels light and sculptural. The raised ends gives it movement even when it sits still.
This piece leans into a brighter, more playful palette, making it appealing for coastal, eclectic, or light-filled interiors. It works beautifully as a standalone decorative object or styled sparingly as a centrepiece.
Dimensions
Dimensions
- Length: 36.5 cm
- Height: 10.3 cm
Condition
Condition
- Good - This piece is in good vintage condition.
- Light surface wear consistent with age.
- Small glaze imperfections and minor firing marks visible on close inspection.
- Some wear and residue to the unglazed base ring, as expected.
- No cracks or structural damage.
Additional Information
Additional Information
1. Design & Features
- Elongated gondola form with tapered ends and a shallow central well.
- Soft turquoise glaze with a smooth, glossy finish and subtle tonal variation.
- Clean, modern profile typical of mid-century Luciaware designs.
- Fully glazed interior, suitable for decorative use.
- Impressed maker’s mark to the base.
2. Craftsmanship
- Luciaware formed part of South Africa’s mid-century studio pottery movement, where emphasis was placed on expressive forms and bold, often experimental glazing.
- Each piece was hand-finished, resulting in small variations that make no two examples exactly alike.
- This gondola reflects that approach, balancing restraint in form with colour-led charm.
4. Uses & Versatility
- Ideal as a sculptural centrepiece on a dining table or console.
- Can be styled with shells, small fruit, or left empty as a decorative accent.
- Works well in mid-century, coastal, modern, and vintage-inspired interiors.
- A lovely addition for collectors of South African pottery.
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