Luciana Handmade Italian Olive Relief Ceramic Vase

A handmade Italian ceramic vase with raised olive branches, the Luciana olive relief vase brings Tuscan craftsmanship to a decorative display. Hand-thrown pottery is finished in a soft white glaze, with each olive and leaf detail handmade and individually applied by artisans in Tuscany. Its rounded body gives the botanical relief a broad, sculptural setting.

Ideal for: Traditional and French Country interiors that pair expressive ceramics with natural textures and quieter surrounding pieces.

Key Features

• Hand-Thrown Italian Ceramic: Made by artisans in Tuscany, the ceramic body provides the foundation for the applied decoration. Handcrafted variations in size and color give each vase its own character.
• Rounded Form with Olive Relief: A generous curved body rises toward a broad opening, with olive branches extending over the shoulders. Individually formed leaves and fruit create a botanical pattern that can be appreciated from different viewpoints.
• Soft White Glaze: The tonal finish connects the raised decoration to the body of the vase. Highlights and small shadows reveal the relief without requiring a contrasting painted pattern, keeping the overall palette restrained.
• Generous Decorative Scale: The broad proportions give the vase a substantial presence on a feature table, kitchen island or mantel. Allow enough clear space around the body to appreciate both its curved outline and the applied details.
• Decorative Vessel: Display the vase empty to focus on the olive motif, or use decorative stems for added height. The open top provides a setting for an arrangement while the relief remains visible around the outer surface.
• Italian Country Character: The olive design introduces a Mediterranean reference that sits naturally with aged wood, linen and traditional furnishings. Its white finish also provides a quieter connection to rooms with simpler, more contemporary materials.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 12" L × 12" W × 13" H
• Material: Ceramic
• Color: White
• Finish: Soft white glaze
• Craftsmanship: Hand-thrown pottery with handmade, hand-applied olive details; made in Tuscany, Italy
• Detail: Raised olive branches, leaves and fruit
• Weight: 13.23 lb

Care & Use

For decorative indoor use only. Dust with a dry cloth. Handcrafted pieces vary in size and color.

Design & Atmosphere

The olive branches give this ceramic vase its distinctive identity. Their irregular paths soften the rounded body, creating a connection between the orderly outline of the vessel and the less predictable shapes found in botanical forms.

Light catches the edges of the leaves and settles beneath each applied detail. Because the relief shares the body’s white glaze, those small shadows supply much of the pattern, giving the surface depth without strong color contrast.

Use the vase as an anchor on a broad tabletop or a deep mantel. Keep the surrounding arrangement low enough to leave the shoulders visible, and allow space beside the body so the relief can be appreciated.

In a country interior, the olive motif relates easily to timber and natural textiles. Against smooth stone or more restrained furniture, the handmade surface adds a decorative counterpoint while the pale finish keeps the composition coherent.

The vase can feel complete without an elaborate arrangement. Left empty or paired with a few decorative stems, it gives a familiar surface a considered focal point and makes the craftsmanship part of everyday surroundings.

Curator’s Styling Tip

Place the vase on a darker wood surface with a folded linen runner nearby. Keep the fabric beside the base rather than draped over the relief so the olive branches remain fully visible.

Bring handmade Tuscan ceramic detail into your home with this olive relief vase.

This item ships directly from our curated collection and is considered final sale. Please review all specifications carefully prior to purchase.