Vintage Royal Copenhagen “Baca” Faience Vase by Nils Thorsson (Model 714/3223), c. 1969–1973
Price: $495.00 CAD
The Design & History
An exceptional vase from the golden age of Scandinavian modernism, this striking mid-century Baca art pottery piece was designed by master ceramicist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. It features Thorsson’s highly sought-after stylized depiction of twin birds, rendered in his signature abstract graphic style. The design is seamlessly integrated into the distinctive flattened oval form (Shape 3223), creating a bold sculptural presence that commands attention on a shelf, mantel, or sideboard.
The Craftsmanship & Glaze Artistry
The true marvel of Royal Copenhagen’s Baca series lies in its specialized glaze formulation. Rather than a smooth, glassy layer, the matte background features an intentionally engineered, deeply tactile “bubbled” or cratered stone-like relief texture achieved via metallic salts during firing. This highly volcanic, dark textural terrain serves as a dramatic canvas, making the slightly raised, semi-glossy amber-yellow linework dynamically pop. Because of the organic, unpredictable nature of this firing process, no two vases are exactly alike.
Collector’s Condition & Provenance
This specific vase has been thoroughly inspected and vetted as a Factory First (First Quality) specimen, completely devoid of any factory-marked seconds lines or scoring through the brand stamp. The underside bears the fully intact, printed crown and wavy lines logo, along with a fractional stamp of 714 / 3223. It features Thorsson’s signature stylized circular monogram and the handwritten “IQ” studio artist mark, officially dating its exit from the Danish factory floor to a precise production window between 1969 and 1973.
Technical Specifications Block
•Country of Origin: Denmark
•Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen (Fajance Division)
•Lead Designer: Nils Thorsson (Monogrammed)
•Production Period: Circa 1969–1973 (Verified by base backstamp)
•Pattern Code: 714 (Stylized Bird Motif)
•Shape/Model Number: 3223 (Large Flat Oval)
•Material: Fine Faience Earthenware
•Dimensions: Approximately 20.3 cm Height × 15.2 cm Width × 10.5 cm Depth (8″ H × 6″ W × 4 1/8″ D)
•Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, repairs, or hairline fractures. Pitted texture is natural to the original studio firing technique.
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