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Bennington pottery was made beginning in 1785, and pottery continues to be made in the town today. The term refers to pottery produced in Bennington, Vermont. The first pottery company that opened its doors there was Norton Pottery, founded by Captain John Norton, a Revolutionary War veteran. In 1847, a second company, United States Pottery Company, was established in the town. Although both Norton and the United States Pottery Company closed during the mid-20th century, a modern-day workshop, Bennington Potters, still makes pieces in Bennington. Shop a collection of Bennington pottery on 1stDibs.
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Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Candlestick Holders by Bennington Potters
By Bennington Potters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare pair of ceramic candleholders by Bennington Potters, in beautiful condition nice color and design. In mustard and black design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$220 Sale Price / set
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Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By David Gil, Heath Ceramics, Bennington Potters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique ceramic piece that is evocative of the abstract themes of the 1960s. This rare piece by David Gil (1922-2002) is both minimalist and current. The abstract desi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
$120 Sale Price
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David Gil for Bennington Potters Extra Large Vase
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this model #2017 vase by David Gil for Bennington Potters. The vase is a blocky rectangle from the front with a step...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Glad 'n Sad Cruet Set Oil Vinegar Pitchers David Gil Bennington Potters
By Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, These are likely a Glad 'n Sad cruet set (oil and vinegar pitchers) designed by David Gil for Bennington Potters. Produced starting around 1954, these mid-cen...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Pottery
David Gil Trigger Mugs Set of 10 by Bennington Potters, 1980s USA
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
Located in Round Top, TX
We love a large vintage collection of pretty much any collectible, and these vintage Bennington Potters handcrafted “trigger” mugs, designed...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$280 Sale Price / set
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David Gil for Bennington Potters Man's Face Ceramic Sculpture on Base
By Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Man with the Bowler Hat" sculpture by David Gil, the founder of Bennington Potters (1960s, Bennington, VT, USA).
Features a ceramic face and derby hat with round mirrored glass eye...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Steel


