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When was Bennington pottery made?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By Bennington Potters, David Gil, Heath Ceramics
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...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
$120 Sale Price
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BENNINGTON - Large Brown Spatterware Bowl with Molded Edge - U.S. - 19th Century
By Bennington Potters
Located in Chatham, ON
BENNINGTON POTTERY - Extra large antique brown spatterware bowl with molded rim - kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - United States - 19th century.
Fair antique condition - ...
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
$556 Sale Price
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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...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone, Steel
1960s New England Luncheon Pitcher Milk White Glazed Stoneware Large Pottery
By Bennington Potters
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful mid-century hand crafted rendition of a classic early American form by David Gil for the Bennington Potters. Multiple glaze skips on the surface create an organic patina ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Studio Pottery Piggy Bank by David Gil and Yusuke Aida for Bennington Potters
By Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern unglazed greige and glazed blue studio pottery pig sculpture/bank designed in the 1960s by David Gil and Yusuke Aida for Bennington Pott...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mr Salt and Mrs Pepper Shakers by David Gil for Bennington Pottery Vermont
By Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mr and Mrs salt and pepper shakers. Designed by David Gill. Etched signature Coop Design Bennington Vt.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Pottery
