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How can I identify a piece of pottery?

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How can I identify a piece of pottery?
There are a few marks to look for to help identify your pottery. A mark indicating the studio, the potter or the artist may be found on the bottom unglazed portion of your piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage pottery pieces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Bernard Rooke Furniture on 1stDibs
Sculptural Large Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke in Stoneware, England, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Odense, DK
This table lamp was designed and handmade by British ceramicist Bernard Rooke in the 1960s. A signed piece, it carries the unmistakable character of Rooke’s sculptural Brutalist lang...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1 of the 3 Rooke Lamps, Custom Silk Lamp Shades by R. Houben
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 3 ceramic table lamps, from Bernard Rooke, UK, 1970s. This set brings a rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shapes, it offers a unique presence. The bas...
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Vintage 1970s English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

XL Ceramic Table Lamp by B. Rooke, New Blue Lampshade by R. Houben, 1970
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful  Large ceramic table lamp by R Rooke, Uk,  1970s. This lamp base brings refined elegance and rich visual appeal to any interior. With its beautiful shape, it offers a uniq...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Made Silk Lampshade René Houben, 1960s (
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in natural tones of terracotta and stone, with an l new custom made matching si...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid century brutalist ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, 1970s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Zaandam, NL
Wonderful sculptural ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke ( B. 1938 ). This gorgeous stoneware lamp has been refitted and rewired to current standards and is fitted for a general E27 ...
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Vintage 1970s British Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

B. Rooke Ceramic Table Lamp with Custom Silk Lampshade René Houben, 1960s
By Bernard Rooke
Located in Rijssen, NL
A rare ceramic table lamp by Bernard Rooke, England, 1960s. Sculptural piece, made of handmade ceramic in natural tones of terracotta and stone, with an l new custom made matching la...
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

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