DIY Modernist Vase: Inspired by West Germany Matte White Porcelain c. 1960s
So you love Mid-Century vases – modernist – matte white porcelain, Kaiser, made in Germany circa 1960s. Are you okay with the ‘look for less’ concept? I am. You know I love my authentic MCM pieces, but I couldn’t resist this DIY temptation any longer!
I bought this vase a million years ago when Superstore was a new phenomenon and I was enamored with a $7.00 price tag.
I never really loved the colour, but at the time it fit my decor. Shhhhh, hush with the gasps!
Well, all that has changed. My less-than-a-look has turned into a look-for-less by using up part cans of spray paint, first a primer and then a gloss.
If I wasn’t using up paint I had on hand I probably would have opted for matte instead of gloss, but in the end the high gloss isn’t so bad.
What do you think?
This is how the transformation looks from all sides…
Gallery style.
And from a distance in context…
I didn’t go out and buy anything for this makeover, and it took me about an hour from start to finish – most of that time was spent ‘watching the paint dry’ as they say!
I know the lines may not be exactly classic Mid-Century, but I’m okay with that for this faux variation.
How about you? What knockoffs have you DIYed lately?
Thanks for stopping by!
Photographs by Sheila Zeller. Please link and credit if you choose to use! 🙂
so classy, love it the picture should be signed with Sheila Zeller
Thank you… and you always make me smile! 🙂
Good Call. Look ssoooooooo much better.
Thank you Kyla! I so agree… and why did it take me this long??? 😉
Your vase looks great Sheila – so much better in white! It’s found a good home there too, perfect in that space. I haven’t knocked off any DIY’s lately but I’ve got my eyes out!
Thank you Heather – I can’t wait to see what you come up with… your knock offs are always so great!!
It looks fantastic! Love that the detail shows up so much better in white.
Thank you Anne! Isn’t it amazing how the white brings the detail out- I was a bit blown away by that, actually… in a good way!
Love it! And I do really like the glossy finish!
Awe, thanks so much Dani! I appreciate it! 🙂
That vase fit perfect in this space! Lovely!