Mobach Vase Utrecht – Iridescent Lustre Glaze, c.1900-1910

Here's a piece of Dutch ceramic history that somehow ended up available for purchase rather than behind museum glass. This early Mobach vase was made in Utrecht, the Netherlands, somewhere between 1900 and 1910 — most likely by Klaas II Mobach, one of the founding figures of the Mobach pottery that still exists today, making it one of the oldest continuously operating potteries in the Netherlands.

What makes this vase genuinely special is the iridescent lustre glaze: a deep amber-brown that shifts and shimmers with a metallic sheen depending on the light. It's the kind of glaze that takes considerable skill and a very specific kiln atmosphere to achieve, and it was very much in vogue during the Art Nouveau period. The pointed ear-shaped handles are a characteristic Mobach feature — elegant, slightly dramatic, and very much of their time.

Condition is excellent for its age: no cracks, no chips, no repairs. Just 115+ years of quiet dignity.

Specs:

• Maker: Mobach Pottery, Utrecht, Netherlands
• Period: c.1900–1910, Art Nouveau
• Glaze: Iridescent lustre glaze with metallic sheen
• Dimensions: 15.5 × 10 cm
• Weight: 426 grams
• Condition: Excellent — no cracks, chips or repairs
• Features: Pointed applied handles, characteristic early Mobach form

WARNING: This vase has survived two world wars, several Dutch governments, and over a century of interior design trends. It has opinions about your other decorative objects and is not afraid to express them silently. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any existential crises triggered by owning something this old and this good-looking.