Vintage Australian Pottery Basket Vase / Console Bowl c.1950s–60s

A beautifully sculptural mid-century Australian pottery basket vase in warm cream, caramel and soft eucalyptus-green glazes.

This piece has a lovely organic feel typical of Australian studio and commercial pottery from the 1950s and 60s, with its sweeping handled form, softly mottled glaze, and subtle drip detailing through the handle and pedestal base. The shape sits somewhere between a fruit bowl, console centrepiece and floral basket — equally beautiful styled empty on a shelf or filled with dried foliage.

While unmarked, it strongly resembles pieces attributed to Diana Pottery of Marrickville, Sydney, known for their earthy Australian glazes and sculptural forms during the mid-century period.

The colouring is especially lovely in person — warm honeyed browns fading into pale cream with hints of celadon green.

Approximate dimensions:

• 24cm wide

• 18cm deep

• 17cm high to top of handle

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-related wear to the base and a few small manufacturing imperfections consistent with vintage Australian pottery. No major chips or cracks noted.

A gorgeous Australian mid-century display piece with a calm, earthy feel.