Vintage ceramic umbrella stand 'Atelier Perignem (1949-1988)' - Belgium

Vintage ceramic umbrella stand - Decorative - Large floor vase. Dimensions: Ø 20cm H: 41cm. Atelier Perignem is a renowned Belgian ceramics workshop, founded in 1950 in Beernem by brothers Rogier and Laurent Vandeweghe. It is known for its production of glazed earthenware, particularly in the Flemish modernist style of the 1950s and 1960s. Perignem's creations, often characterized by brutalist forms and bold motifs, are considered sought-after collector's items. Founders: Rogier and Laurent Vandeweghe; Location: Beernem, Belgium; Period: Primarily active during the 1950s and 1960s, contributing to modern Flemish ceramics; Characteristics: Creations in partially glazed earthenware, using oxidation firing techniques; Style: Flemish Modernist, with elements sometimes described as Brutalist; Status: The pieces from the workshop are considered collector's items.