{"product_id":"black-glazed-ikebana-vase","title":"Loré Beesel Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Netherlands, c.1970s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn sculptural ceramic vase produced by Loré in Beesel, Netherlands, dating from approximately the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinished in a satin black glaze, the vase has an abstract, architectural form with four individually positioned openings rising from a continuous, organically shaped body. Its unusual construction lends itself to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, in which careful consideration is given to line, space and the relationship between individual stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe vase works equally well as a sculptural object without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand marked Loré and Beesel to the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLoré Keramische Industrie was established in Beesel, Netherlands, in 1954 by Louis Thijssen and René Peeters, both former employees of the St. Joris pottery factory. The name Loré combines the first two letters of their respective names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe company produced decorative ceramics alongside architectural tiles and other ceramic products, collaborating with several Dutch artists and sculptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the late 1960s and 1970s, sculptor Matt Camps designed a series of experimental ceramic vases for Loré, characterised by their unusual asymmetrical and sculptural forms. Although this vase shares characteristics with that collection, its individual designer has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLoré continued production until 1981.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood vintage condition with minor surface marks consistent with age. Please refer to photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eApproximately 18 cm high × 20 cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Loré Keramische Industrie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Beesel, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Glazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand marked Loré, Beesel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a fold of chairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60373742944640,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/3093\/files\/DSC00725-4069.jpg?v=1794493321","url":"https:\/\/www.afoldofchairs.com\/products\/black-glazed-ikebana-vase","provider":"a fold of chairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}