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The vase base, known as Model 1118, reflects Charles Catteau’s bold Art Deco vocabulary. Its ovoid form is embellished with a deeply sculpted geometric relief, subtly reminiscent of stylized natural forms, and finished in an elegant ivory craquelure glaze. Produced in La Louvière, Belgium between 1920 and 1930 by the esteemed Boch Frères Keramis, this ceramic form—popularly dubbed the “pineapple vase”—embodies the era’s commitment to both technical innovation and decorative modernism. Catteau’s influence is unmistakable: rhythmic motifs, sculptural texture, and refined experimentation with surface finishes.
The pineapple is an emblem of welcome. Ideal for a living room, bedroom, or entranceway, this decorative table lamp channels centuries of cultural meaning: pineapples have long stood as symbols of hospitality, warmth, and generosity—once displayed outside returning captains’ homes to signal safety, welcome, and invitation to guests.
Charles Catteau joined Boch Frères Keramis in La Louvière, Belgium in 1907 and went on to define the factory's Art Deco identity. Catteau's ceramics are widely collected; strong examples in good condition are increasingly difficult to find.
Perfect for giving a Mediterranean or coastal interior a unique twist.
