This impressive 28.5 cm stoneware vase is a premier example of mid-century design by Piotr Baro for Knabstrup Denmark. Part of the sought-after Bolero Series, the vase features intricate incised decorations on two sides depicting male and female musicians in a stylized, modernist form. The contrast between the textured stoneware and the graphic illustrations makes this piece a standout of 1960s Danish ceramic art.
 
Designed by the Polish-Danish artist Piotr Baro (1924–1998), this Piotr Baro for Knabstrup Denmark vase represents the artistic height of the Knabstrup factory. Originally established in 1907 as a brickwork, Knabstrup evolved into Denmark's largest pottery factory, attracting masters like Bjørn Wiinblad. This Bolero vase retains its original label and remains in excellent vintage condition, serving as a pivotal piece for any collection of Scandinavian studio pottery.
 
Artist: Piotr Baro (1924–1998)
Maker: Knabstrup Keramik, Denmark
Series: Bolero
Era: 1960s
Condition: Excellent (Original Label Intact)
Dimensions: Height: 28.5 cm (11")
Materials: Hand-thrown Stoneware, Matte Basalt-Grey Glaze.
 
Design Aesthetic: The Piotr Baro for Knabstrup Denmark Bolero series is celebrated for its sophisticated, muted palette. This vase features a signature matte grey glaze with an architectural, stony texture. This "dull" finish is a deliberate artistic choice, designed to minimize light reflection and draw the eye instead to the intricate detail of the incised musician figures. This Brutalist-inspired aesthetic allows the vase to harmonize perfectly with the organic wood tones of Mid-Century Modern interiors, placing the focus entirely on form and graphic storytelling.