Amphora Vases
Jugendstil—the Germanic name for the sinuous, ethereal design style best known as Art Nouveau—rarely found better expression in ceramics that at the kilns of Amphora. In 1892, Austrian potter Alfred Stellmacher and four relatives opened a workshop that produced earthenware featuring plants, animals, mythical creatures, simulated jewels and even portraits in the style of Gustav Klimt and other fashionable painters of the era. Each piece was signed Amphora. The factory also produced ewers, bowls, tureens, and other diverse shapes. Located in the former spa resort town of Turn-Teplitz (now part of the Czech Republic), the Amphora factory took advantage of the abundant kaolin in the local riverbeds—as well as the energy produced by the rivers themselves—in manufacturing their arresting wares.
Amphora pieces were painstakingly produced via a method that included detailed sketches, intricate carving and molding and luminous iridescent glazing. All culminated with repeated firings of the clay—sometimes as many as ten times. As a result, the firm won worldwide acclaim, taking gold medals at the Chicago and St. Louis World’s Fairs. Its wares were sold by luxury emporiums like Tiffany & Co.
Collectors prize Amphora vases for their delicate, naturalistic designs, and larger pieces often command prices in the tens of thousands. Equally sought after are portrait busts featuring religious, literary and allegorical themes. If you’re mourning the end of Downton Abbey and you’d like to add a dash of Lady Edith’s bohemian flair to your home, an Amphora vase or bowl will serve as a unique conversation piece.
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Creator: Amphora
Enamel Ceramic Vase Signed Amphora, Austria, circa 1920.
By Amphora
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Enamel ceramic vase signed Amphora, Austria, circa 1920.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Amphora Vases
Materials
Enamel
Vase with Dripping Crystals
By Ernst Wahliss, Amphora
Located in Chicago, US
The virtuosic blending of color and texture shows how inventive decoration can triumph over nondescript form. Brightly colored drips of slurry clay cascade like melted wax down the t...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
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Rock Crystal
AMPHORA Art Deco Stoneware Vase, Late 1920s
By Amphora
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large Art Deco vase by AMPHORA (Turn Teplitz, Bohemia), Czech Republic, late 1920s. This vase was produced for France. Large vase with two small handles. Rotating enameled Art Deco d...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Amphora Vases
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Stoneware
Large Rogier Vandeweghe Red Ceramic Amphora Vase, Belgium 1960s
By Amphora
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rogier Vandeweghe established himself as a self-employed ceramist in Sint Andries, near Bruges, after leaving the PerIgnem ceramics workshop founded in 1947 with his brother Laurent....
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Vase w/ Hummingbird in Multicolor Linear Glazing signed Amphora
By Amphora
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and beautifully colored Art Deco Cubist Ceramic Vase W/Hummingbird in Multicolor Linear Glazing is signed Amphora and originates from Czechoslovakia, Circa 1930. F...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Amphora Vases
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Ceramic
Amphora Cat & Mouse Oval Porcelain Bowl
By Amphora
Located in Toledo, OH
Amphora cat and mouse porcelain oval bowl. Decorated with acorn and oak leaves. Stamped Amphora. No damage light crazing.
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20th Century North American Art Nouveau Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Rogier Vandeweghe Amphora vase Belgium 1960
By Amphora, Rogier Vandeweghe
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare vase designed by Rogier Vandeweghe and made by Amphora, Belgium 1960s. It's a large-sized vase with an extremely rare mint-green color. The vase looks beautiful with i...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Amphora Vases
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Ceramic
Edwardian Amphora Austria "Campina" Owl Pottery Vase
By Amphora
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Amphora Austria "Campina" Owl Pottery Vase circa 1910
An Austrian Pottery vase adorned with an owl-inspired design motif stands out for its intri...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramic Portrait Vase Amphora Gold Ochre Purple circa 1900
By Amphora
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramic portrait vase manufactured by Amphora-Werke Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel Turn-Teplitz circa 1899
Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramic portrait Vase "Germania...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Art Nouveau Amphora Pottery Vase with Matte & Enamel Peony Flowers
By Amphora
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Nouveau amphora vase.
With matte & enamel peony flowers painted over a matte forest scene ground.
Form no. 523.
From th...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Amphora Vases
Materials
Enamel
Vase Amphora Austria Art Nouveau Bohemia Teplitz Ceramics Secessionist
By Amphora, Amphora Austria Manufactory
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This large and unusual floral hand-decorated double-handled ceramic vase by Ampora Turn-Teplitz showcases the characteristic artistic sensibilities of the Art Nouveau Vienna Secessio...
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Amphora RSTK Enamel Pottery Vase Portrait of a Beauty Art Nouveau, circa 1900
By Amphora
Located in Gardena, CA
Amphora RSTK enamel pottery vase portrait of a beauty Art Nouveau, circa 1900.
The central area depicts an Art Nouveau beauty with gilt accents to her ...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Figurative Ceramic Vase Dragon Amphora Bohemia Jugendstil circa 1901 Brown Green
By Amphora, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Small Dragon Vase, Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora-Werke Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, ca. 1901, Elfenbeinporzellan, marked
Around 1900, the manufacture Amphora rose to the top of European ceramics...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bohemian Female Portrait Vase Art Noveau Amphora circa 1895 blue and gold
By Amphora
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian Ceramic Vase
Manufactured by Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, Turn-Teplitz
circa 1895
"ivory porcelain", ceramics, colorfully glazed, ...
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1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Bohemian Vase with Relief Flower by Amphora Austria circa 1900 Jugendstil
By Amphora
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Large vase with relief flower, Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, white biscuit ("ivory porcelain"), ca. 1900, marked
The Bohemian ceramic manu...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Vase by Amphora
By Amphora
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Nouveau vase in blue and green enamelled porcelain, with gold details and handles with an elephant head design, made by AMPHORA. Signed crown seal, AMPHORA, Austria, No. 2191, No...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Bohemian Ceramic Vase Art Nouveau Amphora circa 1898 Floral Female Portrait
By Amphora, Nikolaus Kannhäuser
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian Ceramic Vase
Designed by Nikolaus Kannhäuser
Manufactured by Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel, Turn-Teplitz
circa 1898
"ivory porce...
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1890s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Magnificent Pair of Amphora Art Nouveau "Lily of the Valley" Figural Vases, 1905
By Amphora
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Proud to offer this matching PAIR of early 20th Century Austria Imperial Amphora “Lily-of-the-Valley” maiden vases. These vases were designed by Eduard Stellmacher and manufactured by Riessner & Kessel Amphora of Turn-Teplitz, Austria, in a very classic Art Nouveau style. They each depict a dimensional nymph figure partially ascending a large Lily of the Valley plant. There are many lily of the valley plants surrounding the figures and a couple of scrolling stems that pass through their long flowing hair. Four main colors are used to decorate the molded vase with gilt highlights, including white, ivory, dark & light beige and gold. There are some impressed marks on the underside bottom, "Imperial Amphora Turn...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Amphora RSTK Pottery Maiden Portrait Vase Model #660 Nikolaus Kanhauser, c. 1890
By Amphora
Located in Gardena, CA
Amphora RSTK Pottery Maiden Portrait vase Model #660 Nikolaus Kanhauser, c. 1890
Amphora Turn Tepliz RSTK pottery hand painted portrait vase, circa 189...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Large Amphora Art Nouveau Handled Vase Attributed to Paul Dachsel
By Amphora, Paul Dachsel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Amphora blue and green eight-handled vase with red leaves.
Attributed to Paul Dachsel - Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia, ca...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Amphora Art Nouveau Figural Vase with Dragonfly and Floral Motif 1900
By Amphora
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Monumental, museum quality signed Amphora porcelain vase with maiden atop an iris clad vessel with dragonfly and web motif in an Art Nouveau design dating from circa 1900. Vase is ha...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Amphora Arts & Crafts Woman with Geese and Trees "Brittany Farmers" Pottery Vase
By Amphora
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Circa 1905 - 1910 attributed to Elvir Otto for Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel Amphora Templitz Pottery Vase. This arts and crafts vase stands approx 7" tall with a diameter of appr...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Amphora Vases
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Eduard Stellmacher for Amphora "Lily of the Valley" Maiden Vase
By Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This late 19th century porcelain vase was designed by Eduard Stellmacher for Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel Amphora of Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia. The piece has a Classic Art Nouveau form and features a dimensional nymph partially encased in the leaves of a lily of the valley plant. The maiden's body is accented by two delicate arched tendrils finished in gilt which bear small white lily of the valley blossoms, also accented in gilt. The remainder of the piece is painted in shades of light green and ochre with gilt highlights.
An example of this shape with similar painted decoration can be seen on page 37 of Richard L. Scott's 'Ceramics From The House Of Amphora 1890-1915.' As an antique item, the vase shows appropriate signs of age consisting of wear to the gilded decoration along with a shallow chip on one of the ridged leaves on the back of the piece. The foot is 4" in diameter and bears the red RStK mark reading "RStK TURN Teplitz...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Dachsel Vase for Amphora
By Paul Dachsel, Amphora
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate porcelain four-arm vase with lilac flower glaze and applied gilt. Fully hallmarked to underside.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Paul Dachsel for Riessner, Stellmacher and Kessel Amphora Porcelain Vase
By Amphora, Paul Dachsel
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This early 20th century Art Nouveau porcelain vase was designed by Paul Dachsel for Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel Amphora of Turn-Teplitz, Bohemia. The piece has an organic squash-like form and features Dachsel's distinctive ribbed mouth design at the top. The body of the vase is flanked by two delicate arched arms with reticulated detail.
This ivory porcelain vase has a blush colored body with gilt accents at the foot and handles. The front and back piece have been hand-painted with a floral motif in a Japanese style and feature the images of gilt accented purple orchids with long green leaves. The ribbed mouth is finished in a matte green that echoes the color of the foliage and also has gilt highlights. An example of this shape with similar decoration can be seen on page 66 of Richard L. Scott's 'Ceramics From The House Of Amphora 1890-1915.
The vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. As an antique item, the piece shows appropriate signs of age consisting of wear to the gilded decoration. The vase stands just over 6" tall and is 2" as measured from the furthest points of the mouth. The foot is just over 2" in diameter and bears the RStK burnt in mark reading "RStK TURN Teplitz...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Paul Dachsel Amphora Art Nouveau Four Handle Lily Gold Blue Green Pottery Vase
By Amphora, Paul Dachsel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
7.25" Tall Paul Dachsel Amphora porcelain vase with 4 arms and a painted lily pad leaf design with gold assents. The vase is a beautiful blue and green color.
Stamped and numbered ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Figurative Ceramic Vase Dragon Amphora Bohemia Jugendstil, circa 1901
By Eduard Stellmacher, Amphora
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Large dragon vase Eduard Stellmacher Amphora Riessner Stellmacher & Kessel ca. 1901, marked
Around 1900, the manufacture Amphora rose to the top of...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Amphora Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Polychromed Amphora Pottery Vase with Wild Cat Carved in Relief c1910
By Amphora
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts vase offers Amphora pottery construction with a wild cat in countryside setting carved in relief, polychromed band with enameled stylized foliate elements, m...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Amphora Vases
Materials
Pottery
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A remarkable example from Amphora is this portrait vase painted and signed by Nikolaus Kannhäuser circa 1897. It is an excellently preserved piece from a series of vases that represent Kannhäuser's engagement with Mucha's early work. Especially characteristic are the stylized facial features of this young beauty. The reduction of the color palette and the focus on equally straight as well as precise executions also evoke a homage to Mucha's significant style, which is masterfully reinterpreted here. The en-face depiction of the woman's portrait captures the attention of the viewer in an intensive way. Her gaze seems unagitated and yet inviting, peaceful and yet self-confident. Once torn from the protagonist's eyes, the spiral relief ridges direct the eye's gaze to the vase's refined form. The background of dense and leafy trees also fits harmoniously into the overall picture of this work of art and underlines the motif of flora in terms of content.
marked with „NK“ underlined, “AMPHORA TURN...
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Iridescent Majolica Amphora Vase Attributed to J. Dressler, Bohemia, ca. 1900
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Amphora vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Amphora vases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Amphora vases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original vases by Amphora were created in the Art Nouveau style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases by Reissner Stellmacher & Kessel, Johann Lötz Witwe, and Josef Hoffmann. Prices for Amphora vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $760 and can go as high as $14,637, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,625.
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- What are amphorae in history?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Historically, amphorae are vessels made of pottery that feature elongated bodies and curved handles on either side of their necks. The Ancient Greeks used amphorae to store grain and liquids like oil, milk and wine. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of amphorae.
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- What is a terracotta amphora?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A terracotta amphora is a type of earthenware vessel that dates back to Ancient Greece. It featured a wide mouth, curved body, pedestal base and two arched side handles. The Ancient Greeks used the vases to store wine, oil, grain and other items. On 1stDibs, shop a range of terracotta amphora vases.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Amphoras were decorated with a number of motifs by the ancient Greeks. Common designs included depictions of the gods, everyday people, plants and animals. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of amphora vases.
- Where did amphorae originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Amphorae originated along the coasts of what are now Syria and Lebanon. From there, the vessels used to store oil, wine, grains and other foods and drinks spread to Phoenicia and Greece. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of amphora vases from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is amphora Greek or Latin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An amphora, a two-handled pot with a large body and a narrow neck, is a Greek form of pottery. It was largely used for storage. You can shop a collection of amphoras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Which Greek vase is an amphora?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An amphora vase is the Greek vase that has an urn-like shape with a wide mouth, medium-length neck and curved body supported by a footed or flat base. Amphora vases usually have two arched handles. Shop a selection of amphora vases on 1stDibs.