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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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David Gil for Bennington Potters Ceramic Abstract Sculpture Bust Ceramic/Lucite
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by David Gil for his company Bennington Potters, this is one of the earliest exampels of his work. Featuring a split design, each side of a lucite column has half of a head glue...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Lucite, Cherry
Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By Bennington Potters, Heath Ceramics, David Gil
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 Man's Face Ceramic Sculpture on Base
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
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
Bennington Pottery Dimpled Disk Ashtray by David Gil
By David Gil, Bennington Potters
Located in New York, NY
Rare form Bennington pottery disk ashtray, by David Gil. This example is in perfect condition, and fully and correctly marked. Great modernist American Art Pottery, sophisticated and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
$396 Sale Price
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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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