decorative vases

Golden bamboo stalks flourish in a sleek black garden. Perpetuating Thailand's ancient lacquerware tradition, Subin Tositarat presents this beautiful decorative vase, crafted and painted by hand. Originating in China, the art of lacquer ware has blossomed over the centuries in Chiang Mai.

Featuring a solid green hue with a distressed finish, this decorative vase from Thailand is created by Daeng Thanunchai. He works with bamboo, crafting the decorative vase by hand in a basket-weaving style. The exterior of this round vase is treated with lacquer for a shining finish.

Lacquerware is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, simply clean with a damp cloth and never use any type of abrasive cleaner.

Three inhabitants of the Peruvian Andes, their charming braids, hats and ponchos elegantly showcased, create a captivating focal point in this ceramic decorative vase of breathtaking beauty. Masterfully handcrafted and hand-painted by Francisco Guerreros, this exquisite accessory boasts a palette of brown, blue, orange, black, red and yellow, bringing an enchanting visual harmony. The final touch is a lustrous coat of lacquer that adds to the vase’s uniqueness.

This exquisite hand-painted ceramic decorative vase showcases the remarkable beauty of the Peruvian Andes in all its splendor. Four inhabitants of the highlands facing away from the viewer let their delightful braids, hats and ponchos take center stage. Francisco Guerreros chooses a palette of contrasting colors where shades of blue, green, black, red, brown and yellow dominate. The meticulous finishing touch comes in the form of a lustrous coat of lacquer, adding a mesmerizing sheen to this stunning design.

Golden lotus blossoms flourish in a sleek black garden. Perpetuating Thailand's ancient lacquerware tradition, Subin Tositarat presents this beautiful decorative vase, crafted and painted by hand.

Dappled with sunlight, rich earth tones are flecked with glossy black. Daeng Thanunchai shapes these decorative vases from coiled bamboo, complementing their designs with natural lacquer.

Almost celestial, its spherical tendency drenched in vermilion mystery, this decorative vase intrigues with the sensuality of lacquered designs. From the hands of Daeng Thanunchai, the piece offers a flawless Thai accent for any home décor.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface. Then the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

Faintly darkened rings orbit this vase's exotic appeal, while a green nebulous stain evokes a sense of antiquity. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, and transforms it into a mesmerizing work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. This vase is for decorative use only, and makes a rich accent piece. Available in two sizes.

A work of hypnotic beauty, this handcrafted pot adorns with rustic elegance. Daeng Thanunchai confides that to create this piece, he based his design on the idea of setting one's mind free - as if flying through the skies. The pot's neutral color is adorned by centrifugal flashes, resulting in a most versatile decorative item. Not intended to hold water.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface and the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.