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Whimsical MCM Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server
Whimsical MCM Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server

Whimsical MCM Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server

By Glidden Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server, circa 1950s-1960s.

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

Materials

Brass

"Nudes in Cubist Landscape, " Drawing by Glidden Parker, Founder, Glidden Pottery
"Nudes in Cubist Landscape, " Drawing by Glidden Parker, Founder, Glidden Pottery

"Nudes in Cubist Landscape, " Drawing by Glidden Parker, Founder, Glidden Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This drawing precedes the establishment of Glidden Pottery by a couple of years, and belonged to Katherine Nelson, a good friend of Parker and a designer at the pottery for years.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s. This studio art piece is quite rare in this finish and difficult to find.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker
"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker

"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This drawing precedes the establishment of Glidden pottery by a couple of years, and belonged to Katherine Nelson, a good friend of Parker and a designer at the pottery for years.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

High Style Art Deco Vase/Lamp Base w/ Mayan Influence, 1930s, by Glidden Parker
High Style Art Deco Vase/Lamp Base w/ Mayan Influence, 1930s, by Glidden Parker

High Style Art Deco Vase/Lamp Base w/ Mayan Influence, 1930s, by Glidden Parker

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A graduate of Alfred University's pioneering ceramics program, Parker went on to found the Glidden pottery, which had a huge influence on dishware design and art pottery in the 1940s...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

"Portrait of Glidden Parker, " by Katherine Nelson, 1940s
"Portrait of Glidden Parker, " by Katherine Nelson, 1940s

"Portrait of Glidden Parker, " by Katherine Nelson, 1940s

By Katherine Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nelson, who studied with Hans Hoffman and was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, later created decorative designs for the Glidden Pottery, located just a block from the...

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Vintage 1940s American Drawings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

Clara Katherine Nelson Vessel Vase, Early American Studio Pottery
Clara Katherine Nelson Vessel Vase, Early American Studio Pottery

Clara Katherine Nelson Vessel Vase, Early American Studio Pottery

By Katherine Nelson

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

After Nelsom retired from Alfred in 1955, she continued to stay in touch with and help new generations of ceramic artists in Alfred area; for example, she assisted Glidden Parker (of...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century
Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century

Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century

By Fong Chow

Located in New York, NY

Fong Chow (1923–2012) served as chief designer at Glidden Pottery in the 1950s, known for his innovative glaze-on-glaze techniques and for works now held in the Brooklyn Museum’s col...

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Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press
"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press

"Wild Youth, " Art Deco Sculpture by Fred Press

By Fred Press

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Press was a kind of Renaissance Man in Mid-Century design, creating new patterns for Glidden Pottery after World War II and designing lines of glassware.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Rare Mannerist Nude by Fred Press, circa 1940s
Rare Mannerist Nude by Fred Press, circa 1940s

Rare Mannerist Nude by Fred Press, circa 1940s

By Fred Press

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Press was a kind of Renaissance Man in midcentury design, creating new patterns for Glidden Pottery after World War II and designing lines of glassware.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"
"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"

"Faun and Nymph, " Art Deco Sculpture of Nijinsky in "Afternoon of a Faun"

By Fred Press

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Press was a kind of Renaissance Man in late Art Deco and Mid Century design, creating new patterns for Glidden Pottery after World War II and designing lines of glassware.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Composition

1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base
1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base

1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base

By Glidden Pottery

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base Salmon/peach, grey, brown, cream/yellow stripes Textured glaze adds warmth and interest This lamp would work well in a co...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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16 Piece Stoneware Luncheon Set by Glidden Parker with Square Dishes
16 Piece Stoneware Luncheon Set by Glidden Parker with Square Dishes

16 Piece Stoneware Luncheon Set by Glidden Parker with Square Dishes

Located in Papaikou, HI

Glidden Parker was the founder and head designer at Glidden Pottery from 1940 through 1957.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Pottery Lamp, by Glidden
Studio Pottery Lamp, by Glidden

Studio Pottery Lamp, by Glidden

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H 36 in W 7 in

Studio Pottery Lamp, by Glidden

By Glidden Pottery

Located in Woodstock, NY

Single, bottle form table lamp, with hand applied, matte glazing in horizontal bands. Soothing to the eye, with subtle color combinations. Mounted on a painted metal base, with new b...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow
Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow

Located in Minneapolis, MN

About Glidden Pottery: Glidden Pottery produced unique stoneware, dinnerware and artware in Alfred, New York from 1940 to 1957.

Category

Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Large Glidden Pottery Sandstone Artware Vase by Fong Chow
Large Glidden Pottery Sandstone Artware Vase by Fong Chow

Large Glidden Pottery Sandstone Artware Vase by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Rochester, NY

Large bulbous dimple formed glazed earthenware sandstone vase by Fong Chow ( 1923 -2012 ) for Glidden Pottery of Alfred, NY. Glidden stamped with hand penciled numbers on underside.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Wonderful Striped Ceramic Pottery Lamp
Wonderful Striped Ceramic Pottery Lamp

Wonderful Striped Ceramic Pottery Lamp

Located in New York, NY

The striped pattern is reminiscent of Glidden pottery from the 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow
Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow

Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow

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H 1 in W 12 in D 24 in

Beach Towel Sculpture by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow

Located in Sagaponack, NY

(Fong Chow worked at Glidden Pottery in the role of designer and glaze developer, winning a "Good Design" award from the Museum of Modern Art in the 1950s.)

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pine

Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp
Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp

Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp

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H 24 in Dm 5 in

Glidden "Gulfstream" Lamp

By Glidden Pottery

Located in San Francisco, CA

Fong Chow design "Gulfstream" line for Glidden ceramics. Excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Glidden Gulfstream Style Ceramic Table Lamp
Glidden Gulfstream Style Ceramic Table Lamp

Glidden Gulfstream Style Ceramic Table Lamp

By Glidden Pottery

Located in New Windsor, NY

A nice combination of autumnal glazed ceramic and warm wood accent in the style of the Glidden Gulfstream line. Orange, rust, brown and off white glazes with a tapered walnut shaft a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Walnut

1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden
1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden

1950s Ceramic 'Gulfstream' Vase by Fong Chow for Glidden

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A striped, ceramic vase with satin matte glaze stamped with Glidden's ram head mark and signed "4004".

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa Artware Stoneware Vessel Vase Cup
Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa Artware Stoneware Vessel Vase Cup

Fong Chow for Glidden Green Mesa Artware Stoneware Vessel Vase Cup

By Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Small vase with wonderful layered glaze. Marked on base with incised "4005" and ram's head stamp. Alfred, NY, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Mod Ceramic Table Lamp with Plastic Ball Top Shade
Mod Ceramic Table Lamp with Plastic Ball Top Shade

Mod Ceramic Table Lamp with Plastic Ball Top Shade

By Gordon & Jane Martz, Glidden Pottery

Located in New York, NY

Stripped blue ceramic lamp base with plastic ball form globe top. Very cool, Mod style, clean, original, working and ready to use condition. Ceramic base reminiscent of Glidden, or M...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow
Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

Handsome Covered Box by Glidden Pottery Likely Designed by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Minneapolis, MN

About Glidden Pottery: Glidden Pottery produced unique stoneware, dinnerware and artware in Alfred, New York from 1940 to 1957.

Category

Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Mesa Blue Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
Monumental Mesa Blue Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

Monumental Mesa Blue Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Monumental mesa blue "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s. This studio art piece is quite rare and difficult to find.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Fong Chow for Glidden Large Ceramic Bowl Midcentury
Fong Chow for Glidden Large Ceramic Bowl Midcentury

Fong Chow for Glidden Large Ceramic Bowl Midcentury

By Fong Chow

Located in San Diego, CA

Around 1952 he was hired by Glidden Pottery in Alfred in the role of designer and glaze developer. of his Glidden Pottery designs won him a Museum of Modern Art coveted "Good Design"...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

"Reindeer, " Very Rare Sgraffito Dish by Glidden Parker, Late 1940s
"Reindeer, " Very Rare Sgraffito Dish by Glidden Parker, Late 1940s

"Reindeer, " Very Rare Sgraffito Dish by Glidden Parker, Late 1940s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare and delightful example of the famous Glidden Pottery's early work and just in time for Christmas, this square dish depicts a prancing reindeer in a soft off-white glaze.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Clay

Large Constructivist vase by Californian Fong Chow
Large Constructivist vase by Californian Fong Chow

Large Constructivist vase by Californian Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in South Charleston, WV

Hand built piece by Glidden Pottery, Fong Chow Californian Artist. It is a dimpled or pinched vase.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow
Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow

Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow

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H 3.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Glidden Bowl by Fong Chow

By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glidden ceramic bowl by Fong Chow. Bowl measures 3.5" high and 11.5” diameter.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Taino Tribal Masks Candelabra Los Artesanos Caribbean Puerto Rican Pottery
Taino Tribal Masks Candelabra Los Artesanos Caribbean Puerto Rican Pottery

Taino Tribal Masks Candelabra Los Artesanos Caribbean Puerto Rican Pottery

By Raymond Loewy, La Gardo Tackett

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Cottage industry studio pottery production candelabra from Puerto Rico. The company was founded by Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, and Glidden Parker.

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Vintage 1960s Puerto Rican Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy
Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy

Mid Century Italian Alvino Bagni Raymor R736 Black Ceramic Mantel Urn Italy

By Alvino Bagni

Located in Dayton, OH

Many times these are referred to as “gulfstream” vases because they resemble the work of Fong Chow’s Gulfstream designs for Glidden pottery. (See example here.) In fact, I’ve seen Ba...

Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Glidden Vase Lamp with Blue and Pink Glaze
Glidden Vase Lamp with Blue and Pink Glaze

Glidden Vase Lamp with Blue and Pink Glaze

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H 18 in W 6 in D 4.25 in

Glidden Vase Lamp with Blue and Pink Glaze

By Glidden Pottery

Located in New York, NY

Glidden Vase Lamp with Blue and Pink Glaze.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Collection by Fong Chow

Ceramic Collection by Fong Chow

Located in Palm Springs, CA

In 1952 Fong went to work for Glidden Pottery, producing some of the most stunning work to come out of that studio and time.

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Large 1950s Glidden Art Pottery Gulfstream Bowl
Large 1950s Glidden Art Pottery Gulfstream Bowl

Large 1950s Glidden Art Pottery Gulfstream Bowl

By Glidden Pottery

Located in Washington, DC

Large 1950s Glidden art pottery gulfstream bowl.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Decorative Bowls

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Glidden Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of glidden pottery you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, paper and composition, every item from our selection of glidden pottery was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of glidden pottery made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of glidden pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fred Press, Glidden Parker and Fong Chow produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Glidden Pottery?

Prices for a piece of glidden pottery start at $650 and top out at $4,800 with the average selling for $1,925.