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Warren MacKenzie

American, b. 1924

Warren MacKenzie is recognized as a true master of 20th-century ceramic art. Through his traditional wheel-thrown vessels, hIs pottery embodies strong influences from Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. His work consistently represents the confidence of where the potter’s hand is felt and touched through the utilitarian pots that are produced for use in everyday life. Among other numerous awards, MacKenzie was named a Regent’s Professor, a fellow of the International Academy of Ceramics, and was the first to receive the Minnesota Governor’s Award in Crafts in 1986. In 1997, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Crafts Council and in 1998 was honored with the Gold Medal from the American Crafts Council. His work is represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; The National Folk Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan; the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England; Contemporary American Crafts Museum in New York; Bernard Leach Study Collection in Bath, England, the Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. Paul and the Weisman Art Museum and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis.

Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...
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1990s American Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Glazed Ceramic Drop Rim Footed Bowl in Stoneware 20th Century
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Troy, MI
Drop rim bowl by renowned ceramic artist Warren MacKenzie 20th Century Glazed stoneware shallow form vessel on footed base with decorative incised detailing 11 inch diameter 4.25 i...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowls
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Warren MacKenzie ceramic bowls circa mid-1970s. The vessels have a thin clay body, footed base and unusual glazing. Price listed is for the set of two.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Signed Studio Pottery Ceramic Tenmoku Glazed Footed Bowl
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous work by 20th century master American and renowned Minnesota studio potter/artist Warren MacKenzie. The three-footed tenmoku glazed bowl is signed/ stamped along the foot rim by MacKenzie and features a unique decorative pattern. The dark, rich glaze radiates in the light. This work would a great addition to any Warren Mackenzie or modern pottery/ ceramic collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. A student of both famed ceramic artists Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, Mackenzie is credited with bringing the functional Japanese Mingei tradition and craft to the United States and spreading it through his own art and teaching mentorship during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Along with being named a Regent’s Professor, and a fellow of the International Academy of Ceramics, the highly decorated and awarded MacKenzie was the first to receive the Minnesota Governor’s Award in Crafts in 1986. He later received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Crafts Council in 1997 and a year later he was honored with the Gold Medal from the American Crafts Council. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums including: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The National Folk Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England Contemporary American Crafts...
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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Stoneware

Ceramic Stoneware Tea Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Potted in a column shape with a prominent encircling ridged node in the midsection, the upright bowl evokes th...
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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Bowl with Carving by Warren Mackenzie
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in an alms bowl shape and supported by a short foot ring, the bowl has a robust and earthy a...
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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in rather distinct shape with a prominent mouth rim and tapered lower body, the bowl appears...
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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

Set of Four Stoneware Bowls in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
By Warren MacKenzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). The bowls were potted free-handed with slightly irregular circular shape. Presented as two pairs, ...
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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie

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Ceramic

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Warren MacKenzie furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Warren MacKenzie furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Warren MacKenzie were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Beatrice Wood, Rose Cabat, and James Lovera. Prices for Warren MacKenzie furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $685 and can go as high as $5,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,880.

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