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California Originals Ewer Vase Mid-Century Modern
California Originals Ewer Vase Mid-Century Modern

California Originals Ewer Vase Mid-Century Modern

By California Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Bright and distinct ewer vase was made by California Originals pottery in 1950s-1960s. It is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Metlox California Pottery Grill / Divided Plates Set
Metlox California Pottery Grill / Divided Plates Set

Metlox California Pottery Grill / Divided Plates Set

By California Pottery

Located in Cincinnati, OH

. Coined California Pottery because of the style and manufactured in the state by the Metlox Pottery

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Lou Hoenig Ceramic Ashtray for California Pottery, c.1969
Mid Century Lou Hoenig Ceramic Ashtray for California Pottery, c.1969

Mid Century Lou Hoenig Ceramic Ashtray for California Pottery, c.1969

By California Pottery

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Lou Hoenig Ceramic Ashtray for California Pottery, c.1969.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's
Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 9 in W 10.63 in D 3.5 in

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's

By Kazuko Matthews

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's. Kazuko Kayasuga Matthews was born

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Pitcher by Jaru California Pottery
Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Pitcher by Jaru California Pottery

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Pitcher by Jaru California Pottery

By Jaru

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Pitcher by Jaru California Pottery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Brad Keeler 1950's Lobster Seafood Sauce Bowls  California Pottery
Brad Keeler 1950's Lobster Seafood Sauce Bowls  California Pottery

Brad Keeler 1950's Lobster Seafood Sauce Bowls California Pottery

By California Pottery

Located in Cincinnati, OH

pair was designed by Brad Keeler from the noted California pottery companies during the Mid Century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern California Studio Stoneware Teapot with Lid
Kazuko Matthews Post Modern California Studio Stoneware Teapot with Lid

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern California Studio Stoneware Teapot with Lid

By Kazuko Matthews

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Flattened stoneware Post Modernist teapot with lid by California architectural artist Kazuko

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Kazuko Matthews Stoneware Post Modern California Studio Zig Zag Teapot with Lid
Kazuko Matthews Stoneware Post Modern California Studio Zig Zag Teapot with Lid

Kazuko Matthews Stoneware Post Modern California Studio Zig Zag Teapot with Lid

By Kazuko Matthews

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Flattened stoneware Post Modernist vase by California studio artist Kazuko Matthews. Teapot

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury California Ceramic Planters
Midcentury California Ceramic Planters

Midcentury California Ceramic Planters

$650 / item

H 16 in Dm 11.75 in

Midcentury California Ceramic Planters

Located in Atlanta, GA

California. They have clean lined incised decoration and a beautiful glaze. They are priced at $650 each or

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Tea Cups, Set of 3
Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Tea Cups, Set of 3

Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Tea Cups, Set of 3

By Chalice of California

Located in Fairfield, CA

and Alice Smith of California. Great abstract design on the fronts consisting of carved lines and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl

By Laura Andreson

Located in Studio City, CA

Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl

By Laura Andreson

Located in Studio City, CA

Art Museum, Pasadena, California 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 1972 Ogden

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Floral Bowl
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Floral Bowl

Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Floral Bowl

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Studio City, CA

the base. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl

Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Studio City, CA

A gorgeously crafted, beautifully yellow glazed, Mid-Century Modern pedestal bowl by California

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl
Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl

Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl

By Glen Lukens

Located in Studio City, CA

University of Southern California (USC) Architectural School’s Ceramics Department where he helped establish

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger
Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

important and impactful ceramist of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum Prize at the first Paris

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl

Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl

By Barbara Willis

Located in Studio City, CA

in a Modern Way 2012 Autry National Center, California's Designing Women 1896-1986 Her work can be

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl

Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl

By Joel Edwards

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed and executed bowl by famed American California potter, Joel Edwards. This

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate
Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate

Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate

Located in Studio City, CA

California master potters Beatrice Wood, Glen Lukens, and Otto and Gertrud Natzler. The sumptuous glaze is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl

By Raul Coronel

Located in Studio City, CA

important role in the American (he became a naturalized citizen) / California design movement of the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Ken Price Signed Midcentury Modern California Studio Pottery Vase Vessel 1956
Ken Price Signed Midcentury Modern California Studio Pottery Vase Vessel 1956

Ken Price Signed Midcentury Modern California Studio Pottery Vase Vessel 1956

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful work by famed American/ California potter/ artist Ken Price. This an earlier work

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed California Pottery Weed Pot Vase
Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed California Pottery Weed Pot Vase

Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed California Pottery Weed Pot Vase

By Glen Lukens

Located in Studio City, CA

University of Southern California (USC) Architectural School’s Ceramics Department where he helped establish

Category

Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979
Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979

Peter Shire Exp Signed Post Modern Ceramic California Pottery Splatter Cup, 1979

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

, Houston, Texas Museum of Modern Art, Lodz, Poland Newport Art Museum, Newport Beach, California Oakland

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern Large California Studio Pottery Vase
Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern Large California Studio Pottery Vase

Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern Large California Studio Pottery Vase

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In the 1960s, artist

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set
Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set

Doyle Lane California Studio Pottery Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Three Bead Set

By Doyle Lane

Located in Studio City, CA

offices in Pasadena, California). These beads feature his recognizable tactile and boldly colorful glazes

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup

Located in Studio City, CA

two eventually settled in Los Angeles, California in 1946 where they would work together for many

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large California Pottery Turquoise and Cream Circular Tray
Large California Pottery Turquoise and Cream Circular Tray

Large California Pottery Turquoise and Cream Circular Tray

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century California art pottery tray. Nice large size for a variety of serving needs. Features

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup

Located in Studio City, CA

two eventually settled in Los Angeles, California in 1946 where they would work together for many

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl
Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl

Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.5 in Dm 11.25 in

Early Laura Andreson California Modernist Ceramic Stoneware Bowl

By Laura Andreson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, California. She received a bachelor's degree in education at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

William Polia Pillin California Studio Colorful Ceramic Bowl
William Polia Pillin California Studio Colorful Ceramic Bowl

William Polia Pillin California Studio Colorful Ceramic Bowl

By Polia Pillin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Colorful California studio pottery bowl created by William and Polia Pillin of Los Angeles

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rimas VisGirda California Studio Stoneware Funk Pottery Cup Mug
Rimas VisGirda California Studio Stoneware Funk Pottery Cup Mug

Rimas VisGirda California Studio Stoneware Funk Pottery Cup Mug

Located in Palm Springs, CA

has exhibited his work, given workshops in ceramics, and lectured internationally. He is represented

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Whimsical Signed Vintage 1984 California Studio Art Pottery Lidded Jar
Whimsical Signed Vintage 1984 California Studio Art Pottery Lidded Jar

Whimsical Signed Vintage 1984 California Studio Art Pottery Lidded Jar

Located in San Diego, CA

Superb vintage California studio pottery lidded jar. Beautiful fan-shaped finial with sgraffito

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handcrafted Studio Pottery Tureen With Lid California Design MCM Signed
Handcrafted Studio Pottery Tureen With Lid California Design MCM Signed

Handcrafted Studio Pottery Tureen With Lid California Design MCM Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful well done piece of pottery ceramic box circa 1970's signed California design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Otto and Vivika Heino California Studio Ball Weed Vase
Otto and Vivika Heino California Studio Ball Weed Vase

Otto and Vivika Heino California Studio Ball Weed Vase

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in Palm Springs, CA

White splash ball vase created by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California. Vase measures 5" by 5

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Tumbler
Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Tumbler

Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Tumbler

Located in Fairfield, CA

Alice Smith of California. Decorated with a series of figures carved into the sides of the mug. Finished

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Postmodern Pink Pottery Decanter Set by Jaru of California
Vintage Postmodern Pink Pottery Decanter Set by Jaru of California

Vintage Postmodern Pink Pottery Decanter Set by Jaru of California

By Jaru

Located in Fairfield, CA

A rare 1980s postmodern pottery decanter set made by Jaru of California. Includes a tall conical

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Bob Sakoda Sculptural 3-Piece Ceramic Set, California Studio Pottery, 1980
Bob Sakoda Sculptural 3-Piece Ceramic Set, California Studio Pottery, 1980

Bob Sakoda Sculptural 3-Piece Ceramic Set, California Studio Pottery, 1980

Located in Oceanside, US

example of California’s mid-century craft tradition, Sakoda’s work is defined by modernist restraint, hand

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marc Bellaire Large Decorative Ceramic Bowl Luau Signed California Pottery USA
Marc Bellaire Large Decorative Ceramic Bowl Luau Signed California Pottery USA

Marc Bellaire Large Decorative Ceramic Bowl Luau Signed California Pottery USA

By Marc Bellaire

Located in Monrovia, CA

piece of California pottery. Marc Bellaire was born in 1925 in Toledo, Ohio. He studied at the Toledo

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

3 Piece Set California Pottery Mardi Gras  by Marc Bellaire
3 Piece Set California Pottery Mardi Gras  by Marc Bellaire

3 Piece Set California Pottery Mardi Gras by Marc Bellaire

By Marc Bellaire

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid-Century Modern ceramic pottery by Marc Bellaire, 3 piece set includes stylized covered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vivika Otto Heino California Studio Pottery Small Weed Pot Bud Vase
Vivika Otto Heino California Studio Pottery Small Weed Pot Bud Vase

Vivika Otto Heino California Studio Pottery Small Weed Pot Bud Vase

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Small stoneware weed bud vase created by Vivika and Otto Heino of Ojai, California. Vase measures

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio
Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio

Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio

$1,700Sale Price / set|26% Off

H 11 in W 6 in D 5 in

Pair of California Studio Ceramic Giraffes by Frank Engle Studio

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Studio Ceramic Giraffes, Wonderful Form , fun and whimsical . Gold over matte black glaze . From the studio of Frank Engle . Originally in Los Angeles . Eventually relocate...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Edmund Ronaky Ceramic Bowl Dish Hand painted Under Glaze California Potter
Edmund Ronaky Ceramic Bowl Dish Hand painted Under Glaze California Potter

Edmund Ronaky Ceramic Bowl Dish Hand painted Under Glaze California Potter

By Edmund Ronaky

Located in Chicago, IL

This fun ceramic dish by California potter Edmund Ronaky has a free form and a two-part shape. It

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Green Majolica Ceramic Serving Tureen Set California Pottery, Mid 20th Century
Green Majolica Ceramic Serving Tureen Set California Pottery, Mid 20th Century

Green Majolica Ceramic Serving Tureen Set California Pottery, Mid 20th Century

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A polychrome verdigris green and blue majolica California Pottery Serving Tureen with lid and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Paint

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery
Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery

By Jaru

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

Modern pottery/ceramics or make for an eye catching stand alone accent artwork in about any setting

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

Voulkos' work or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ceramics or make for an eye catching stand alone accent

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

great addition to any midcentury or modern ceramics collection or gorgeous eye-catching and whimsical

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate
Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate

Peter Voulkos Signed Large California Studio Pottery Stoneware Charger Plate

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

, Honolulu, Hawaii San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco, California Santa Barbara Museum of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase

Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Sculpture Bowl

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

. Would be a great addition to any collectors of De Larios' work/ Mid-century Modern ceramics or gorgeous

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Studio Pottery Art Plate

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

Peterson at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare California Modern Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Martele Caviar Bowl
Rare California Modern Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Martele Caviar Bowl

Rare California Modern Clemens Friedell Sterling Silver Martele Caviar Bowl

By Clemens Friedell

Located in New York, NY

Rare California Modern American Arts & Crafts sterling silver Martele work hand hammered caviar

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981
Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981

Peter Shire Signed Memphis Milano California Studio Pottery Wall Sculpture, 1981

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

backing with holes for mounting. Would be a great addition to any post-modern ceramic or California

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982
Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982

Peter Shire Signed Ceramic California Exp Studio Pottery Splatter Bowl, 1982

By Peter Shire

Located in Studio City, CA

modern ceramic or California Pottery collection or admirers of the artist's work or eye-catching stand

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

F. Carlton Ball Midcentury Signed Ceramic Glazed California Studio Pottery Bowl
F. Carlton Ball Midcentury Signed Ceramic Glazed California Studio Pottery Bowl

F. Carlton Ball Midcentury Signed Ceramic Glazed California Studio Pottery Bowl

By F. Carlton Ball

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, wonderfully glazed and textured Mid-Century Modern pottery bowl by renowned California

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl
Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl

Otto and Vivika Heino Signed Midcentury Large California Studio Pottery Bowl

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully designed, exquisitely handmade bowl by pottery or ceramics masters husband and wife

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Framed Fragment
Beatrice Wood Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Framed Fragment

Beatrice Wood Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Framed Fragment

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed framed pottery fragment by famed American/California

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

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Rose Dodds Abstract Studio Ceramic Tray 1960s, California
Rose Dodds Abstract Studio Ceramic Tray 1960s, California

Rose Dodds Abstract Studio Ceramic Tray 1960s, California

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful abstract ceramic tray by California potter, Rose Dodds, circa 1960s. Signed by artist.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modern Rare Teapot by Heath Ceramics California Design
Mid-Century Modern Rare Teapot by Heath Ceramics California Design

Mid-Century Modern Rare Teapot by Heath Ceramics California Design

By Heath Ceramics

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare teapot design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice lines ceramic

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Copper

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Cup, California, c.1960
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Cup, California, c.1960

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Cup, California, c.1960

By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Cup, California, c.1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Large Ceramic Serving Bowl, California, c.1960
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Large Ceramic Serving Bowl, California, c.1960

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Large Ceramic Serving Bowl, California, c.1960

By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Large Ceramic Serving Bowl , California, c.1960

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960

By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Green Sea & Sand Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Barbara Willis California Modern Ceramic Canoe Tray
Barbara Willis California Modern Ceramic Canoe Tray

Barbara Willis California Modern Ceramic Canoe Tray

By Barbara Willis

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California. Willis studied with studio ceramist Laura Andreson at UCLA and was influenced by Glen Lukens of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early David Cressey California Modern Stoneware Pitcher
Early David Cressey California Modern Stoneware Pitcher

Early David Cressey California Modern Stoneware Pitcher

By David Cressey

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Stoneware pitcher with large looped handle created by David Cressey. Pitcher measures 9" in height by 8" diameter. Signed Cressey '57 on bottom. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Rare  Large Salad Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design
Mid-Century Modern Rare  Large Salad Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design

Mid-Century Modern Rare Large Salad Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design

By Heath Ceramics

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare double tone large bowl design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Mug
Midcentury Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Mug

Midcentury Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Mug

By Chalice of California

Located in Fairfield, CA

California. Decorated with a series of figures carved into the sides of the mug. Finished in a matte green

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design
Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design

Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design

By Heath Ceramics

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare double tone large bowl design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics Teapot circa 1950s, California
Vintage Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics Teapot circa 1950s, California

Vintage Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics Teapot circa 1950s, California

By Edith Heath

Located in Oakland, CA

Gorgeous stoneware teapot with wrapped copper handle designed by Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Copper

California Modern Studio Pottery Jar with Abstract Pattern by Don Jennings
California Modern Studio Pottery Jar with Abstract Pattern by Don Jennings

California Modern Studio Pottery Jar with Abstract Pattern by Don Jennings

By Don Jennings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in orange County, California, worked as instructor

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

California Modern Incised Studio Pottery Vessel with Lid by Don Jennings
California Modern Incised Studio Pottery Vessel with Lid by Don Jennings

California Modern Incised Studio Pottery Vessel with Lid by Don Jennings

By Don Jennings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

California Modern Studio Pottery Urn with Leaf Pattern by Don Jennings
California Modern Studio Pottery Urn with Leaf Pattern by Don Jennings

California Modern Studio Pottery Urn with Leaf Pattern by Don Jennings

By Don Jennings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

California Modern Large Studio Pottery Jar with Lid by Don Jennings
California Modern Large Studio Pottery Jar with Lid by Don Jennings

California Modern Large Studio Pottery Jar with Lid by Don Jennings

By Don Jennings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as an

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Pearlized Blue Shell Ceramic Serving Platter by Maurice Ceramics Of California
Pearlized Blue Shell Ceramic Serving Platter by Maurice Ceramics Of California

Pearlized Blue Shell Ceramic Serving Platter by Maurice Ceramics Of California

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

with Maurice Ceramics of California. Use it to serve crudites with a dip, or hang it on a wall to

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Compote
Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Compote

Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Compote

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California studio stoneware compote created by Claremont, California ceramist, Rupert Deese

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Harrison McIntosh California Studio Stoneware Bowl
Harrison McIntosh California Studio Stoneware Bowl

Harrison McIntosh California Studio Stoneware Bowl

By Harrison McIntosh

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large stoneware open bowl created by master ceramist Harrison McIntosh of Claremont, California

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rupert Deese Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase Vessel
Rupert Deese Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase Vessel

Rupert Deese Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase Vessel

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Studio City, CA

. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or very eye-catching

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

1974 Raul Coronel Stoneware California Studio Vase
1974 Raul Coronel Stoneware California Studio Vase

1974 Raul Coronel Stoneware California Studio Vase

By Raul Coronel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California studio vase made by Raul Coronel, 1974. Vase measures 8 3/4" by 6 3/4". Signed Raul, 74

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Laura F. Andreson California Modernist Porcelain Bowl Cup
Laura F. Andreson California Modernist Porcelain Bowl Cup

Laura F. Andreson California Modernist Porcelain Bowl Cup

By Laura Andreson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

ceramicist and educator in Los Angeles, California. She received a bachelor's degree in education at the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Doyle Lane Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Weed Pot Vase
Doyle Lane Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Weed Pot Vase

Doyle Lane Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Weed Pot Vase

By Doyle Lane

Located in Studio City, CA

A very rare, beautifully glazed weed pot by famed Mid-century California artist/ potter Doyle Lane

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Signed California Studio Stoneware Weed Pot Vase
Signed California Studio Stoneware Weed Pot Vase

Signed California Studio Stoneware Weed Pot Vase

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H 2.25 in Dm 2.25 in L 2.25 in

Signed California Studio Stoneware Weed Pot Vase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Small stoneware weed pot vase, circa 1970s. Vase is signed faintly therefore hard to determine what is says and who the artist is. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Dora De Larios California Studio Bulbous Stoneware Vase
Dora De Larios California Studio Bulbous Stoneware Vase

Dora De Larios California Studio Bulbous Stoneware Vase

By Dora De Larios

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, California. Vase measures 12" high by 10" in diameter and is signed De Larios on the inside foot. In very

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Large Scale Grey Crackle Glaze California Studio Pottery Vase
Large Scale Grey Crackle Glaze California Studio Pottery Vase

Large Scale Grey Crackle Glaze California Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large, signed grey to light ochre California Studio pottery vase measuring 13" by 8". Signed G

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rupert Deese Stoneware Pair of California Studio Bottle Decanters
Rupert Deese Stoneware Pair of California Studio Bottle Decanters

Rupert Deese Stoneware Pair of California Studio Bottle Decanters

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of California studio stoneware bottle decanters created by Rupert Deese of Claremont

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Larry Carnes Speckled Blue California Studio Pottery Weed Pot
Larry Carnes Speckled Blue California Studio Pottery Weed Pot

Larry Carnes Speckled Blue California Studio Pottery Weed Pot

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Speckled, baby blue weed pot created by Larry Carnes of Ojai, California. Piece measures 2" by 3.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Morris Cotter Massive Charlie Chaplain Vase, circa 1970s, California
Vintage Morris Cotter Massive Charlie Chaplain Vase, circa 1970s, California

Vintage Morris Cotter Massive Charlie Chaplain Vase, circa 1970s, California

By James Morris Cotter

Located in Oakland, CA

1970s. Morris Cotter (1940-2021) was born in Albany, California. His first interaction with clay was

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Caleb Siemon Pair of Hand Blown California Modern Glass Vases
Caleb Siemon Pair of Hand Blown California Modern Glass Vases

Caleb Siemon Pair of Hand Blown California Modern Glass Vases

By Caleb Siemon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of glass vases made by Caleb Siemon of Siemon & Salazar, California. Tall bottle form measures

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Kidney Shape Ceramic Large Bowl by California Artist Barney Reid
Rare Kidney Shape Ceramic Large Bowl by California Artist Barney Reid

Rare Kidney Shape Ceramic Large Bowl by California Artist Barney Reid

By Barney Reid

Located in San Diego, CA

Large and unique kidney shape ceramic bowl signed by San Diego artist Barney Reid, circa 1960s in a terracotta, orange ,brownish color with a glaze finish excellent condition no chip...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Joel Edwards California Modern Studio Pottery Triple Spouted Vessel Sculpture
Joel Edwards California Modern Studio Pottery Triple Spouted Vessel Sculpture

Joel Edwards California Modern Studio Pottery Triple Spouted Vessel Sculpture

By Joel Edwards

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Triple spouted ceramic sculpture vessel created by California studio potter Joel Edwards. Piece

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray

Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Stoneware Ashtray

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted beautifully glazed Mid-Century Modern curved bowl, Ashtray or catchall by California

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Otto and Vivika Heino California Modern Crackle Glaze Weed Pot
Otto and Vivika Heino California Modern Crackle Glaze Weed Pot

Otto and Vivika Heino California Modern Crackle Glaze Weed Pot

By Otto and Vivika Heino

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Crackle glazed weed pot created by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California. Piece measures 3.75

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

California Modern Studio Pottery Soup Tureen by Don Jennings
California Modern Studio Pottery Soup Tureen by Don Jennings

California Modern Studio Pottery Soup Tureen by Don Jennings

By Don Jennings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as instructor

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Soup Tureens

Materials

Stoneware

California Modern Large “Sgraffito” Pot by Gainey Ceramics
California Modern Large “Sgraffito” Pot by Gainey Ceramics

California Modern Large “Sgraffito” Pot by Gainey Ceramics

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Gainey ceramics. Manufacturer: Gainey ceramics. Period/style: Mid-Century Modern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Mid-Century Pottery Sculpture
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Mid-Century Pottery Sculpture

Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Mid-Century Pottery Sculpture

By Dora De Larios

Located in Studio City, CA

Peterson at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

California Palm Creamer by Metlox
California Palm Creamer by Metlox

California Palm Creamer by Metlox

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H 4 in W 3 in D 4.82 in

California Palm Creamer by Metlox

By Metlox Manufacturing Company

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

California Palm Creamer By Metlox Poppytrail.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Tom McMillin Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vessel
Tom McMillin Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vessel

Tom McMillin Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vessel

By Tom Mcmillin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Stoneware vessel with exploding spores by Tom McMillin of California. Piece measures 5.5” high by 6

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Signed California Studio Foamy Glazed Stoneware Vase
Signed California Studio Foamy Glazed Stoneware Vase

Signed California Studio Foamy Glazed Stoneware Vase

By Gerrit B.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California studio pottery vase with foamy glaze created by Gerrit B. Piece measures 8.5" by 6" and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

California Pottery Flamingo Statues signed Will-George
California Pottery Flamingo Statues signed Will-George

California Pottery Flamingo Statues signed Will-George

By Will George

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Handmade Flamingo Statues signed by California Potter "Will-George", circa 1940. This set includes

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Tray with Frogs, Couroc, Monterey, California 1960s
Tray with Frogs, Couroc, Monterey, California 1960s

Tray with Frogs, Couroc, Monterey, California 1960s

By The Couroc Company

Located in Downingtown, PA

Tray with frogs. Resin, Couroc, Monterey, California 1960s. Charming whimsical oval tray

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Resin

Floor Lamp Wishon Harrel Stoneware Ceramics, Mid-Century California Modern
Floor Lamp Wishon Harrel Stoneware Ceramics, Mid-Century California Modern

Floor Lamp Wishon Harrel Stoneware Ceramics, Mid-Century California Modern

By Wishon-Harrell

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage ceramic floor lamp by Wishon-Harrell. Beautiful and unusual floor lamp with beautiful graphics. The base has the original cork under the base. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Ceramic Apple Sculpture
Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Ceramic Apple Sculpture

Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Ceramic Apple Sculpture

By Rupert J. Deese

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California studio large stoneware apple created by Claremont, California ceramist, Rupert Deese

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

1970s California Studio Stoneware Pottery Pinched Weed Vase
1970s California Studio Stoneware Pottery Pinched Weed Vase

1970s California Studio Stoneware Pottery Pinched Weed Vase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California studio pottery pinched weed vase with bold sgrafitto texture. Vase measures 5.5' by 4.5

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Anthony H. Ivins California Studio Lava Stoneware Platter
Anthony H. Ivins California Studio Lava Stoneware Platter

Anthony H. Ivins California Studio Lava Stoneware Platter

By Anthony H. Ivins

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Stoneware platter with lava crater glaze created by California studio potter, Anthony Ivins

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage California Studio Pottery Vase by Paul Pressburger, Signed
Vintage California Studio Pottery Vase by Paul Pressburger, Signed

Vintage California Studio Pottery Vase by Paul Pressburger, Signed

By Paul Pressburger

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Fantastic vintage ceramic Studio Pottery vase made in California signed Paul Pressburger, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Larry Goldman California Studio Abstract Modernist Stoneware Lidded Urn
Larry Goldman California Studio Abstract Modernist Stoneware Lidded Urn

Larry Goldman California Studio Abstract Modernist Stoneware Lidded Urn

By Larry Goldman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Goldman". Purchased in Northern California. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

1975 Studio Art Glass Tall Stem Handmade by California Artist Norm Thomas
1975 Studio Art Glass Tall Stem Handmade by California Artist Norm Thomas

1975 Studio Art Glass Tall Stem Handmade by California Artist Norm Thomas

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1975 handmade Studio art glass tall stem by California artist Norm Thomas California artist Norman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Six California Bowls / Dishes, 1950s
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Six California Bowls / Dishes, 1950s

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Six California Bowls / Dishes, 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Six California bowls / dishes in glazed ceramics. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Winfield California Green Bamboo Dinnerware
Collection of Winfield California Green Bamboo Dinnerware

Collection of Winfield California Green Bamboo Dinnerware

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful 99 piece set of California dinnerware by Winfield Pottery Company of Pasadena, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

California Palm Sugar Dish and Lid by Metlox
California Palm Sugar Dish and Lid by Metlox

California Palm Sugar Dish and Lid by Metlox

By Metlox Manufacturing Company

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

California Palm Sugar Dish And Lid By Metlox, Poppytrail, Vernon.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Bernice Huber Lidded Pottery Vessel with Painted Makeup Eyes California, 1960s
Bernice Huber Lidded Pottery Vessel with Painted Makeup Eyes California, 1960s

Bernice Huber Lidded Pottery Vessel with Painted Makeup Eyes California, 1960s

By Bernice Huber

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Midcentury spectacular modern makeup eyed pottery vessel by california artist bernice Huber

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1950's Malcolm Leland Organic Architectural Studio Pottery California Design
1950's Malcolm Leland Organic Architectural Studio Pottery California Design

1950's Malcolm Leland Organic Architectural Studio Pottery California Design

By Malcolm Leland

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Winner of MOMA’s Good Design award, 1955. Leland went on to assist Richard Neutra in the design of the Hall of Records building in Los Angeles, Leland developed the large scale cera...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Ceramic Vessel with Lid by Haggerty of Santa Barbara California, Signed
Ceramic Vessel with Lid by Haggerty of Santa Barbara California, Signed

Ceramic Vessel with Lid by Haggerty of Santa Barbara California, Signed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful ceramic vessel with lid made in Santa Barbara California by James and Linda Haggerty

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Tom McMillan Handmade California Studio Pottery Triple Footed Rock Boulder Vase
Tom McMillan Handmade California Studio Pottery Triple Footed Rock Boulder Vase

Tom McMillan Handmade California Studio Pottery Triple Footed Rock Boulder Vase

By Tom Mcmillin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

California stoneware studio pottery boulder rock vase with three feet created by Tom McMillin

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 6 Enameled on Copper Gold Coasters Midcentury California Design
Set of 6 Enameled on Copper Gold Coasters Midcentury California Design

Set of 6 Enameled on Copper Gold Coasters Midcentury California Design

By Ellamarie & Jackson Woolley

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of 6 enameled on copper coasters in gold color circa 1960s, California design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Inlaid Wood Queen Tiger Large Tray by Couroc California
Inlaid Wood Queen Tiger Large Tray by Couroc California

Inlaid Wood Queen Tiger Large Tray by Couroc California

By The Couroc Company

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool inlaid wood "Queen tiger" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The try is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Resin, Wood

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California Modern Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of california modern ceramics available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct california modern ceramics — often made from ceramic, stoneware and pottery — can elevate any home. Find 108 antique and vintage california modern ceramics at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of california modern ceramics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. California modern ceramics are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made california modern ceramics over the years, but those made by Gainey Pottery, Don Jennings and Rupert Deese are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are California Modern Ceramics?

California modern ceramics can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $637, while the lowest priced sells for $149 and the highest can go for as much as $3,850.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.