The wonderful world of vintage: Lady Head Vases
For those of us who love the unique and quirky side of vintage, Lady Head Vases make a stunning addition to any vintage home. Wonderfully (and addictively) collectible, these fantastic vases first emerged from Forties America, adding a touch of good-time glamour and optimism into post-war homes. Tara Gardner gives you a head-start on your Head Vase hunting.
Before you read on, it’s important to consider one thing: once you buy your first Lady Head Vase, you’ll find it impossible to stop. Whether you track them down in car boot sales, junk shops, or from specialist dealers, your relationship with these gorgeously enigmatic ladies will keep you busy for years to come. Let’s just hope you’ve got room in your life for two love affairs…
Avid collector and owner of Antique Head Vases - an online shop, Bonnie Wood explains how her passion was ignited: ‘I think I fell in love with my first Head Vase when I was about 13. I now have about 200-250 in my personal collection in addition to what I have on my website. Head Vases just have a draw or magnetism of artistic appeal. They look so lifelike and remind me of the women in every era of our times. Collecting them is like an addiction to their beauty.’
Category: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, Interiors, Vintage news
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Oh wow, this could become a whole new obsession of mine…
Me too! What an awesome article x
this is a great web site. I am a collector of head vase for many years.
I did not know that my collection was worth so much.
Thanks for the HEADS UP.
Jill
We have in our custody seems to be very rare a head vase still in its origanal box packed with some kind of straw, with her picture on the lid of her cardboard box. I love these vases and to this day have never never seen one in its perfict condition. The picture under the vase on packaging says MY LADY FAIR does enyone know about her???
i am looking for someone to tell me a little bit about my lady head vase it is white or cream porclin it has no color and no marks on it that i can see it has a pearl necklas around her neck in porclin i found it in my garden if anyone can tell my any information please email me at meadowofashes@gmail.com i can also e-mail paictures to anyone who can give me information thank you and have a nice day