Danish MCM Design: Cavila Keramik, Næstved, Carl Viggo Larsen, Blue Bud Vase

Næstved in South Zealand, best known as the home of Kähler, has been a major center of Danish ceramic arts since the mid-19th century. Many independent workshops have also operated there over the years, sometimes established by artists who got their start at Kähler. One of the better known independent workshops operating in Næstved in the mid-20th century was the Eno Pottermaggeri, better known as Cavila after its founder, Carl Viggo Larsen (CArlVIggoLArsen).


This electric blue bud vase is a good example of Larsen's stoneware output at Cavila. The vase is marked with Larsen's Cavila shopmark, which is partially obscured by the glaze on the bottom of the pot. The dimensions of this classic bud vase are approximately 4.75 inches high, 3 inches wide, and 1 inch at the mouth. The piece is in excellent condition, with the only flaw to note some slight bubbling/crackling in the blue glaze near the base of the vase. Please see photos for further details on condition. 

All shipping is by USPS insured Priority mail, and great care will be taken with packing this valuable piece. A flat rate shipping charge of $20 applies to this listing. Flat shipping rate applies only to U.S. buyers. International buyers will pay higher actual shipping costs and should inquire prior to bidding.


About the seller: I have been collecting art pottery for more than 30 years. The bulk of my collection is Danish stoneware from the 1920s into the 1970s. The bulk of my Danish collection consists of Arne Bang, Saxbo, Jais Nielsen, Nils Thorsson, Erik Hjorth, and Ejvind Nielsen. I have done extensive research on these and other artists and workshops and would be happy to share that with interested buyers. I also have substantial collections of American, French, Belgian and other 20th century northern European art pottery. Over the coming months I will be listing a wide range of pieces from my collection. Please check out my other listings and add me to your list of saved sellers to receive notification of new listings.