$108.00
The Crown Lynn Ranfurly Vase is a timeless example of New Zealand mid-century ceramic design. With its striking shell-inspired silhouette and clean Art Deco lines, this sculptural piece adds elegance to any shelf, console or coffee table.
Originally introduced by Crown Lynn in the late 1940s, the Ranfurly Vase remains a favourite among collectors and lovers of iconic New Zealand ceramics. Today, Crown Lynn Kiwi proudly continues this legacy, producing the next generation using the original heritage mould.
Whether displayed with dried stems or admired as a standalone statement piece, the Ranfurly Vase brings classic New Zealand design into the modern home.
A Piece of New Zealand Design History
Known as Crown Lynn Shape 135, the Ranfurly Vase first appeared in the late 1940s before later becoming Shape 2049 in Crown Lynn’s catalogue. Inspired by the elegant curves of a nautilus shell, its design reflects the Art Deco and Modernist influences that shaped New Zealand ceramics during this period.
As Crown Lynn grew into the largest pottery manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere, designs like the Ranfurly Vase helped establish New Zealand ceramics as a distinctive alternative to imported English pottery. Today, its sculptural form feels just as contemporary as it did decades ago. Learn more about the heritage.
Information provided by Te Toi Uku
Continuing the Crown Lynn Legacy
This contemporary edition continues the tradition of New Zealand ceramic craftsmanship. Produced by Crown Lynn Kiwi, it honours the original Crown Lynn factory and the generations of skilled ceramic makers who have preserved these iconic designs.
Available Colours
Choose from a range of classic Crown Lynn-inspired finishes:
Limited-edition glaze finishes are also released from time to time, inspired by Crown Lynn’s original glaze experimentation.
Specifications
22 × 14 × 13 cm, approx. 0.83 kg
Please note: All sizes and weights are approximate due to the ceramic firing process.
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