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What is someone who makes ceramics called?
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What someone who makes ceramics is called varies. Common names for this type of creator include ceramicist, ceramic artist and potter. The general term artisan can be applied to a ceramicist as well. Shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary ceramics from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
$391 Sale Price
51% Off
Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ikebana Vase, Patina
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Patina, Golden Bronze or Matte White on umber clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind thou...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$160 / item
A Blue & Brown Vintage Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand Sweden 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A blue ceramic bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand.
This elegant piece measures 10 x 7.5 cm (4" x 3") and showcases Nylund’s signature design style. The bowl is in excellent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Peter Shire Pair of Memphis Milano Ceramic Espresso Mugs
By Peter Shire
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a set of two handmade ceramic espresso mugs with multicolored glaze by veteran Memphis artist Peter Shire. They are hand-painted, so no two are the same. At the base, each mu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Fenice Albisola for Manlio Trucco Italy ca' 1930
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic charger/plate signed by Fenice Albisola for Manlio Trucco - Italy 1930. Handpainted ravens done in a bold graphic style.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic