Items Similar to Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
About the Item
Iconic vintage Mid-Century Modern monumental white cylindrical pot by Architectural Pottery of California. Mark is on the inside bottom. It is in fabulous vintage condition with no chips or cracks that we have encountered. It was filled with soil when we acquired it as you have expected so it may have some slight staining from that. Please see photos, circa mid-20th century.
Wow! How can something so simple be so completely wonderful and beautiful?! This is an iconic cylindrical planter by Architectural Pottery of California. In the most iconic color…white. It is monumental in size as was typical of their pots. I can’t tell you which of the wonderful designers who did designs for them did this particular pot. It could have been Lagardo Tackett or Malcolm Leland or David Cressey or John Follis or Rex Goode who all designed iconic monumental work for Architectural Pottery. Just one look at one of their pots and you know it. Almost every California Mid-Century Modern home had one; especially if they were designed by John Lautner or Richard Neutra who used them in most of their modernist homes. Plus, well known mid-century photographer Julius Shulman featured Architectural Pottery’s products in almost every photo he took!
Architectural Pottery was founded by husband and wife Max (1911-2010) and Rita (1919-1999) Lawrence in 1950 after Rita saw the awesome potential of students’ designs at the California School of Art in Pasadena. These were students of Lagardo Tackett who carried out a class project to create designs to fill a void in the home accessories market. Architectural Pottery’s iconic designs were devoid of ornamentation and mostly monumental in scale using geometric forms like cylinders, cones, gourds, and totems. John Caldwell, a former employee of Architectural Pottery was known to say, “just about every significant architectural project of the 1950s had to have an Eames chair and an Architectural Pottery pot in it.” AP had to shut down in 1985 after a fire destroyed the Manhattan Beach Manufacturing plant. In 1998 Vessel USA Inc. was founded to Revive the beautiful planters and other ceramic designs and created their Architectural Pottery Collection. Never fear the new pots are clearly marked with Vessel USA Inc. so it is easy the tell the vintage from the new even if you couldn’t tell from their beautiful patina that only age and use can affect.
We know you have fallen in love with the simple form and gorgeous matte white glaze on this monumental pot just as we have. Make it yours!!
Planter/pot:
? Height 22 inches
? Diameter 18.5 inches
? Weight 68.6 pounds
Boxed size:
? Height 26 inches
? Width 23 inches
? Depth 23 inches
? Weight 78 pounds.
- Creator:Architectural Pottery (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Diameter: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Pottery,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. It is in fabulous vintage condition with no chips or cracks that we have encountered. It was filled with soil when we acquired it as you have expected so it may have some slight staining from that. Please see photos.
- Seller Location:Topeka, KS
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1989
1stDibs seller since 2016
830 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Topeka, KS
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Stoneware Pot by Mark ZamantakisBy Mark ZamantakisLocated in Topeka, KSHandsome Mid-Century Modern stoneware pot by artist Mark Zamantakis from his Colorado ceramic studio. It is in wonderful vintage condition. No cracks o...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
MaterialsStoneware
- White & Black W/Green Accent Ceramic Lidded Vessel Signed Pritchard Spring 75Located in Topeka, KSGorgeous vintage white, green, & black ceramic lidded vessel signed Pritchard Spring 75. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of u...Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ceramics
MaterialsCeramic
- Mid-Century Modern Stylized Rattan Rocking HorseLocated in Topeka, KSWonderful Mid-Century Modern stylized rattan rocking horse in lovely condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage so will show signs of wear an...Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
MaterialsRattan
- Art Nouveau Flemish Earthenware Three Handled Vase by Leo Maes VereenoogheLocated in Topeka, KSHandsome Art Nouveau Flemish earthenware three handled vase with applied L.M.V mark and decorated with figures in landscape. It is in good vintage condition. One handle has been restored and there are several glaze flakes and small chips; however, it still presents very nicely. It is priced accordingly. Please see photos, circa 1890s-1910s. I fell in love with this pot immediately so snatched it up quickly. Then fell in love further after learning about its rich Flemish history. This three-handled Art Nouveau jug style vase is decorated with interesting figures and landscapes in the most beautiful blue, yellow, green, and brown polychrome glaze. It is signed by the artist, Leo Maes...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Vases
MaterialsEarthenware
- 8 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tumblers White and Black with Asian SymbolsLocated in Topeka, KSGorgeous set of 8 vintage ceramic tumblers with Asian symbols in black and white. In amazing vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or chiggers...Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Barware
MaterialsCeramic
- Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hand Turned Wood Mortar and Pestle 1950Located in Topeka, KSHandsome Mid-Century Modern mortar and pestle hand turned from one piece of dense wood. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Please see photos, circa 1950-1960. Whether you need ...Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
MaterialsWood
You May Also Like
- Wok Planter with Stand by Larardo Tackett for Architectural Pottery, SignedBy Architectural Pottery, Lagardo TackettLocated in Kansas City, MOLargardo Tackett "Wok" planter with original teak stand. The white bisque finish has patinated to a warm cream color with age. Very good condition with no cracks or chips to the pot ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
MaterialsCeramic
- Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Clay Planter Pot Black GlazeBy Gainey PotteryLocated in BROOKLYN, NYMid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery circa 1960. Most are Labeled on bottom. Made i...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
MaterialsCeramic
- Cylindric Handmade Brutalist Ceramic Vase Mid Century Modern Fat Lava IkebanaLocated in Bad Säckingen, DEThis Mid Century ceramic vase is a stunning piece from the 1960s, featuring a distinctive beige-brown Fat Lava glaze. Its most notable feature is the unique opening in the body, whic...Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic, Pottery
- Studio Pottery Weed Pot, circa 1975Located in Costa Mesa, CAStudio Pottery weed pot / vase. circa 1975.Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic
- Signed Vallauris France Ceramic Pottery Glazed Blue & Black Mid-Century ModernBy VallaurisLocated in Miami, FLSuperb Mid-Century Modern handcrafted drip glazed ceramic vase, vessel, object of Fine Art in hues of blue and black. Signed underneath Vallauris France. Vallauris is the famous vi...Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsCeramic
- Mid-Century Modern Studio Art Pottery Bottle Vase, Artist Signed, 20th CenturyLocated in Big Flats, NYA Mid-Century Modern studio art pottery bottle vase offers bottle form with torpedo vessel, straight neck and having stone white glazing, artist signature on base as photographed, 20...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
MaterialsPottery
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Featured Ceramics
Modern Stained Glass
Silver Cylinder
Usa Ceramics
Modern Ceramics Pots
Monumental Ceramics
Midcentury Modern Stained Glass
Modern Vintage Home Accessories
Vintage Silver Pot
Collection Of White Pottery
Saw Vintage
Vintage Saw
Vintage Student Chair
Mid Century Ceramics California
Geometric Design Pottery
Pottery Usa
Matte White Ceramics
California Pots