DELFT BLUE CYLINDER VASE BY MARCEL WANDERS

If the Delft Blue tradition is a conversation, DELFT BLUE CYLINDER VASE BY MARCEL WANDERS is the unexpected punchline — and no model lands it quite like this. A tall, upright porcelain cylinder, its entire surface saturated in a richly hand-applied cobalt blue composition: full-bloom peonies, bold serrated leaves, and scattered circular dot motifs that give the pattern an almost kinetic energy. Then, at the very top, the twist: two white matte spherical globes, sitting side by side, each finished with a scalloped frilled collar that makes them read simultaneously as architectural finials, decorative stoppers, and something entirely unclassifiable.

The dual globe tops serve as the vase openings — stems can be placed individually in each, creating a split, symmetrical arrangement that matches the piece’s own bilateral logic. Or leave them empty and let the object speak for itself. At 16.1 inches tall and just 7.1 inches wide, it occupies a narrow vertical footprint while commanding significant visual presence — a natural fit for a shelf, mantle, or tabletop where height is needed, but space is limited.

Produced by Royal Delft, the original manufacturer of Delft Blue ceramics since 1653 — one of these art sculptures for sale’s surface decoration carries the full weight of that heritage. The form carries none of it. That tension is the piece.

Specifications:

• Material: Porcelain
• Body Form: Tall upright cylinder
• Body Decoration: Full-coverage hand-applied cobalt blue Delft peony, leaf, and dot motifs
• Top Feature: Two white matte spherical globe finials with scalloped collar rims
• Openings: 2 (one per globe — dual stem placement)
• Width: 7.1 in (18.0 cm)
• Height: 16.1 in (40.9 cm)
• Depth: 4.3 in (10.9 cm)
• Use: Dual-stem vase or decorative sculptural object