Large Vase, Ivora, Gouda

A large, beautifully decorated vase in deep colours and high-glaze, this piece represents a perfect example of Ivora’s ceramic artistry. Positioned stylistically between Art Nouveau and Art Deco, it embodies the transitional elegance of early 20th-century Dutch design. Ivora was the second-largest plateel factory in the Netherlands after PZH. Originally a pipe manufacturer, the factory began producing decorative ceramics in 1915, thanks to the expertise of four skilled decorators who had previously worked at the prestigious Rozenburg factory. Among Ivora’s most distinctive creations were the high-glaze “BO” series, produced between 1919 and 1928. These designs featured stylised wildflowers set against rich, dark green backgrounds. This vase is a fine example from that series, showcasing the factory’s technical skill and decorative flair during its most influential period.