Overview
A striking sculptural vase made in Italy during the 1970s, characterised by a bold triangular profile, a circular cut-out and a vibrant glossy yellow finish. Its geometric construction and playful proportions make it a distinctive example of Italian Space Age design.
 
Description
This vase transforms a functional decorative object into a compact architectural sculpture.
The body is shaped as an asymmetrical triangular structure, with a broad base rising toward an angled upper section. A large curved opening is carved into the front, creating a dramatic contrast between solid form and negative space. Near the top, a circular aperture provides the opening for flowers while becoming an integral part of the geometric composition.
The vivid yellow surface reinforces the vase’s graphic character and gives it a strong visual presence. Its angular exterior is softened by the smooth internal curve, producing a dynamic form that changes according to the viewing angle.
Whether displayed with a single flower or left empty, the vase works as a bold sculptural accent on a shelf, console, sideboard or coffee table.
 
Design & Function
Conceived as a decorative flower vase, the piece features a small circular opening positioned within its inclined upper section.
The internal cavity allows flowers or slender botanical stems to be arranged vertically, while the large curved cut-out defines the object’s distinctive silhouette. The broad lower section provides stability, balancing the vase’s tall and angular construction.
The interaction between the triangular outline, circular opening and sweeping internal curve reflects the experimental approach to form associated with Space Age design of the 1970s.
 
Materials & Aesthetic
The vase is crafted from glazed ceramic and finished in a vivid, high-gloss yellow.
The smooth surface enhances the clarity of its geometric design, allowing light to move across its angled sides and curved central recess. The saturated colour gives the object an energetic and playful quality typical of 1970s interiors.
Its strong silhouette and monochromatic finish make it particularly suitable for contemporary, Pop Art and Space Age settings, where it can be displayed as a decorative sculpture even without flowers.
 
Technical Details
Product: Italian Yellow Space Age Sculptural Vase, 1970s
Designer: Italian Manufacture
Manufacturer: Italian Manufacture
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Period: 1970s
Materials: Glazed ceramic
Colour: Glossy yellow
Dimensions: Height 20cm | Width 23,5cm | Depth 7,5cm
Condition: Please note that this item is in vintage condition. The yellow surface presents light scratches, small marks and signs of age consistent with the period. The reverse shows a large pale area where the yellow finish is absent or altered, together with remnants of an old paper label. We kindly invite you to examine the photographs carefully and take these characteristics into consideration before purchasing.
Functionality: Flower vase and sculptural decorative object
 
Collectibility
Decorative ceramics from the 1970s are increasingly appreciated for their experimental forms, vivid colours and strong sculptural presence.
This vase is particularly distinctive for its unusual triangular construction and the dramatic use of negative space. Its intense yellow finish and futuristic silhouette make it a characteristic example of the Space Age aesthetic and a striking addition to a collection of Italian post-war decorative design.
 
Designer & Manufacturer
Produced by an unidentified Italian manufacturer during the 1970s, this vase reflects the period’s fascination with futuristic forms, geometric experimentation and bold colour.
Italian designers and manufacturers frequently transformed traditional household objects into sculptural elements intended to animate modern interiors. In this piece, the familiar function of a flower vase is reinterpreted through an angular architectural profile, a circular aperture and a sweeping curved recess.
The result is a playful yet visually rigorous object that captures the optimism and formal experimentation of 1970s Space Age design.