Vintage Italian Ceramic Trompe l’Oeil Egg Centerpiece - 9¾"

This vintage centerpiece has a quietly engaging presence, composed as a trompe l’oeil sculptural pyramid of glazed earthenware eggs set within a compote bowl, in the tradition of Italian majolica. The softly lustrous faience surface shifts between warm ivory and gentle tan tones, heightening the trompe l’oeil effect of carefully modelled eggs stacked in a tiered, pyramidal arrangement. Each tier is encircled by a raised, rope like ceramic band modelled to resemble twisted rattan, subtly defining the layers and adding texture and rhythm to the form.

Both playful and composed, the piece balances decorative charm with a clear command of form and material. This piece makes a natural seasonal centerpiece for Easter, but its sculptural form and gentle coloration also allow it to sit comfortably in a kitchen or pantry throughout the year, where it adds a touch of whimsy and warmth to everyday surroundings.