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Planters California Mid Century

Bauer California Pottery Planter Collection 4pcs.
Bauer California Pottery Planter Collection 4pcs.

Bauer California Pottery Planter Collection 4pcs.

By California Pottery

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Los Angeles California during the Mid Century period , the perfect pieces to dress up a window ledge

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Pottery

Mid-century Pink & Black California Pottery Modernist Indoor Planter Set
Mid-century Pink & Black California Pottery Modernist Indoor Planter Set

Mid-century Pink & Black California Pottery Modernist Indoor Planter Set

$156Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 4 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in

Mid-century Pink & Black California Pottery Modernist Indoor Planter Set

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1950s Pink & Black California Pottery Indoor Planter Set with a modernist Googie design

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

Mid-century California Pottery Pink & Black Ceramic Angel Fish Pocket Planter
Mid-century California Pottery Pink & Black Ceramic Angel Fish Pocket Planter

Mid-century California Pottery Pink & Black Ceramic Angel Fish Pocket Planter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century Pink & Black Ceramic angel fish wall pocket planter made in California. The wall

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Open Wing Flamingo Table Planter
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Open Wing Flamingo Table Planter

Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Open Wing Flamingo Table Planter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic open-wing flamingo tabletop California art pottery planter. The

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

Mid-century "Lovers" Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter Set, California
Mid-century "Lovers" Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter Set, California

Mid-century "Lovers" Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter Set, California

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green "Lovers" ceramic flamingo tabletop California planter, matching His and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey

Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

California Design Ceramic Planter by Gainey
California Design Ceramic Planter by Gainey

California Design Ceramic Planter by Gainey

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in Dm 8 in

California Design Ceramic Planter by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice California design 8" ceramic planter by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Flamingo Table Planter w/ Light Base
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Flamingo Table Planter w/ Light Base

Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Flamingo Table Planter w/ Light Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green California Pottery ceramic open-wing flamingo tabletop planter. The

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Flamingo Table Planter w/ Dark Base
Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Flamingo Table Planter w/ Dark Base

Mid-century California Pottery Ceramic Pink Flamingo Table Planter w/ Dark Base

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green California Pottery ceramic open-wing flamingo tabletop planter. The

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

1960s Architectural Planter Lee's Pottery Craft Paramount California
1960s Architectural Planter Lee's Pottery Craft Paramount California

1960s Architectural Planter Lee's Pottery Craft Paramount California

By Architectural Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Architectural Pottery Planter CAL USA Lee's Craft MFG A1 1960s Modern Stamped Lee's MFG Pottery

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey
Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey

Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey

$780Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in Dm 17 in

Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice large California design 17" ceramic planter by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

California Modern Pro Artisan Stoneware Planter by David Cressey
California Modern Pro Artisan Stoneware Planter by David Cressey

California Modern Pro Artisan Stoneware Planter by David Cressey

By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California Modern Pro Artisan Stoneware planter by David Cressey.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Stoneware

Gainey Laverne California Matte Glazed Golden Ochre Planter Pot
Gainey Laverne California Matte Glazed Golden Ochre Planter Pot

Gainey Laverne California Matte Glazed Golden Ochre Planter Pot

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Fine planter pot from Gainey of Laverne California. Nice form, warm ochre matte glaze and excellent

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

DeMaray Ceramic Planter, California, c.1955
DeMaray Ceramic Planter, California, c.1955

DeMaray Ceramic Planter, California, c.1955

$200Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.5 in W 7.13 in D 2.75 in

DeMaray Ceramic Planter, California, c.1955

By DeMaray

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

DeMaray Ceramic Planter, California, c.1955.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Ceramic

Large California Modern Matte Black Planter Pot by Gainey
Large California Modern Matte Black Planter Pot by Gainey

Large California Modern Matte Black Planter Pot by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large Gainey of Laverne California planter pot. Finished in a matte black glaze. No cracks or chips

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Californian Modern "Flame Glaze" Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell
Californian Modern "Flame Glaze" Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell

Californian Modern "Flame Glaze" Planter by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell

By Architectural Pottery, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

withstand the elements, this stoneware beauty enhances any space, from mid-century interiors to lush outdoor

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Stoneware

Matte White Planter Pot Attributed to Architectural Pottery California
Matte White Planter Pot Attributed to Architectural Pottery California

Matte White Planter Pot Attributed to Architectural Pottery California

By Architectural Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Marked only with USA on the underside. I am attributing this matte white planter pot to

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Large Gainey Planter in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery
Large Gainey Planter in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery

Large Gainey Planter in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

in California in 1960s. This item pairs perfectly with our pair of Gainey smaller black planters

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

California Studio Pottery Planter by James Wishon and Jerry Harrell
California Studio Pottery Planter by James Wishon and Jerry Harrell

California Studio Pottery Planter by James Wishon and Jerry Harrell

By David Cressey, Wishon-Harrell

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century stoneware planter by Wishon-Harrell. Green glaze with a wax resist abstract design

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Clay

Large California Modern David Cressey  for Architectural Pottery Planter Pot
Large California Modern David Cressey  for Architectural Pottery Planter Pot

Large California Modern David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Planter Pot

By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

To me Architectural Pottery is one of the mid century companies that helps to define California

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl
Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl

Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid-Century Modern large round tire planter bowl by Gainey. circa 1960s. Measure: 25".

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

1960s Art Pottery Turquoise Architectural Planter California
1960s Art Pottery Turquoise Architectural Planter California

1960s Art Pottery Turquoise Architectural Planter California

By Gainey Pottery, Architectural Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Ceramics Aqua Green Turquoise Architectural pottery planter pot California 8.5 tall x 13.75

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Pottery

California Modern Pro Artisan Olive Green Stoneware Planter by David Cressey
California Modern Pro Artisan Olive Green Stoneware Planter by David Cressey

California Modern Pro Artisan Olive Green Stoneware Planter by David Cressey

By Architectural Pottery, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California Modern Pro Artisan Olive Green Stoneware Planter by David Cressey.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

California Modern Architectural Pottery Pro Artisan Planter by David Cressey
California Modern Architectural Pottery Pro Artisan Planter by David Cressey

California Modern Architectural Pottery Pro Artisan Planter by David Cressey

By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern ceramic planter pot designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery Pro

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Clay

Vintage California Blue Glaze Planter Pot with Saucer by Gainey Ceramics
Vintage California Blue Glaze Planter Pot with Saucer by Gainey Ceramics

Vintage California Blue Glaze Planter Pot with Saucer by Gainey Ceramics

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern ceramic pottery planter manufactured by Gainey Ceramics of La Verne, California

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Gainey Planters in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery
Pair of Gainey Planters in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery

Pair of Gainey Planters in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

bottom. Made in California in 1960s. This items pair perfectly with our Gainey tall black planter. Our

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Stoneware

1940s California Forged Flat Iron Planter Holder With Forged Rings Brutalist
1940s California Forged Flat Iron Planter Holder With Forged Rings Brutalist

1940s California Forged Flat Iron Planter Holder With Forged Rings Brutalist

Located in Monrovia, CA

Vintage California Forged Flat Iron Planter With decorative Rings Made In The USA In The 1940s

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal, Iron

1960s Gainey Pottery Cobalt Blue Architectural Planter California
1960s Gainey Pottery Cobalt Blue Architectural Planter California

1960s Gainey Pottery Cobalt Blue Architectural Planter California

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Gainey ceramics pottery cobalt Blue AC 12 architectural planter pot La Verne California

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Pottery

Bob Kinzie Affiliated Craftsmen Pottery Planter, California 1960's
Bob Kinzie Affiliated Craftsmen Pottery Planter, California 1960's

Bob Kinzie Affiliated Craftsmen Pottery Planter, California 1960's

By Bob Kinzie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A mid century modern planter by Bob Kinzie for his California based company, Affiliated Craftsmen

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Ceramic, Stoneware

California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog
California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog

California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog

$220Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in

California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog

Located in San Diego, CA

California studio pottery signed ikebana planter with frog, circa 1990s. The piece measures: 7.5" W

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Pottery

1960s California Architectural Pottery Modern Matte Black Planter Pot
1960s California Architectural Pottery Modern Matte Black Planter Pot

1960s California Architectural Pottery Modern Matte Black Planter Pot

By Architectural Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s California Modern matte black mid century architectural planter pot Measures: 8 tall x 9.75

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Pottery

Architectural Pottery “Pig” Planter with Original Iron Stand, California
Architectural Pottery “Pig” Planter with Original Iron Stand, California

Architectural Pottery “Pig” Planter with Original Iron Stand, California

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. David Cressey was a central figure in the West Coast ceramics movement of the mid-20th century, and his

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Iron

1956 Ceramic Flamingo Tropical Pond Indoor Planter by Lane & Company California
1956 Ceramic Flamingo Tropical Pond Indoor Planter by Lane & Company California

1956 Ceramic Flamingo Tropical Pond Indoor Planter by Lane & Company California

By Lane's

Located in Van Nuys, CA

flamingos with wings outstretched among lush green leaves, this mid-century piece doubles as both a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic

1960s Massive Coned Planters Pair by Willy Guhl for Eternit, California Style
1960s Massive Coned Planters Pair by Willy Guhl for Eternit, California Style

1960s Massive Coned Planters Pair by Willy Guhl for Eternit, California Style

By Eternit, Lagardo Tackett, Willy Guhl

Located in Hyattsville, MD

California Mid-Century Modern Aesthetic. No chips, cracks or repairs.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Cement

California Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase
California Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase

California Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase

$300Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in Dm 4.5 in

California Studio Pottery Ikebana Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

California studio pottery signed ikebana vase with multiple openings, circa 1960s. This very unique

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Pottery

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

Midcentury ceramic planters, American, circa 1960s. These pieces are unsigned, so we are unsure of

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Californian Pro Artisan Mustard Planter by David Cressey & Raul Coronel
Californian Pro Artisan Mustard Planter by David Cressey & Raul Coronel

Californian Pro Artisan Mustard Planter by David Cressey & Raul Coronel

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey, Raul Coronel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials Mustard Glaze Stoneware

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California
Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California

Large 10" MCM Ceramic Hand Painted Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large 10" Tall Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop California planter. The planter

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

MCM Pop Art "Schilling Black Pepper" Ceramic Vase/Planter by Lynn of California
MCM Pop Art "Schilling Black Pepper" Ceramic Vase/Planter by Lynn of California

MCM Pop Art "Schilling Black Pepper" Ceramic Vase/Planter by Lynn of California

Located in San Diego, CA

A very fun MCM pop art "Schilling Black Pepper" ceramic vase or planter by Lynn of California

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Pair of California Modern Hanging Planters
Pair of California Modern Hanging Planters

Pair of California Modern Hanging Planters

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H 6.025 in Dm 8.5 in

Pair of California Modern Hanging Planters

By Raul Coronel, Architectural Pottery, Victoria Littlejohn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Companion pair of unique hanging planters or flower pots in glazed and unglazed stoneware

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

Architectural Pottery Bisque Lt-15 Planter by Malcolm Leland California Modern
Architectural Pottery Bisque Lt-15 Planter by Malcolm Leland California Modern

Architectural Pottery Bisque Lt-15 Planter by Malcolm Leland California Modern

By Malcolm Leland, Architectural Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

California Modern Model LT-15 Bisque Planter by Malcolm Leland for Architectural Pottery 1960s Mid

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Joel Edwards Abstract California Studio Pottery Large Bowl or Planter
Joel Edwards Abstract California Studio Pottery Large Bowl or Planter

Joel Edwards Abstract California Studio Pottery Large Bowl or Planter

By Joel Edwards

Located in Denver, CO

Large modernist ceramic bowl with an abstract carved sgraffito decoration by renowned California

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Planter on Hairpin Legs
Mid-Century Ceramic Planter on Hairpin Legs

Mid-Century Ceramic Planter on Hairpin Legs

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H 27.5 in W 15 in D 14 in

Mid-Century Ceramic Planter on Hairpin Legs

By California Pottery

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Amazing retro planter on hairpin style legs. Adding a wonderful sculptural detail to an interior

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Iron

Early Gainey Large Mustard California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot
Early Gainey Large Mustard California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot

Early Gainey Large Mustard California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

shown outside its clean very cool bell inverted shape. Great for Mid Century danish Modern Architectural

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

California Pottery Hand Thrown Planter Signed Mid Century
California Pottery Hand Thrown Planter Signed Mid Century

California Pottery Hand Thrown Planter Signed Mid Century

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful hand-thrown planter signed and dated, California artist beautiful glaze and condition.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Pink Squiggle Planter by Maddux of California
Mid-Century Pink Squiggle Planter by Maddux of California

Mid-Century Pink Squiggle Planter by Maddux of California

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid-century pottery planter bowl made by Maddux of California. Nice long rectangular shape

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Mid Century Ceramic California Studio Pottery Planter Vase Signed
Mid Century Ceramic California Studio Pottery Planter Vase Signed

Mid Century Ceramic California Studio Pottery Planter Vase Signed

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

A beautiful example of a California studio pottery planter with a yellow glaze.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century California Studio Drip Glaze Stoneware Planter or Vase
Mid Century California Studio Drip Glaze Stoneware Planter or Vase

Mid Century California Studio Drip Glaze Stoneware Planter or Vase

By David Cressey

Located in San Diego, CA

Drip Glaze stoneware California studio planter or vase from the 1960s. Nicely thrown with an

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Stoneware

Anne Goldman California Studio Stoneware Planter Trio
Anne Goldman California Studio Stoneware Planter Trio

Anne Goldman California Studio Stoneware Planter Trio

By Anne Goldman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Handmade trio of planters created by Anne Goldman of California. Large planter measures 11.5" by

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stoneware

California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey
California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

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H 11.5 in Dm 12.75 in L 11.5 in

California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern sgraffito ceramic planter made by Gainey Ceramics. This piece can be used both

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

California Design Architectural Pottery Natural Bisque Planters
California Design Architectural Pottery Natural Bisque Planters

California Design Architectural Pottery Natural Bisque Planters

By Architectural Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic California modern design. Original wear with a wonderful patina. No chips or cracks. The

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage California Ochre Yellow Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramics
Vintage California Ochre Yellow Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramics

Vintage California Ochre Yellow Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramics

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern ceramic pottery planter manufactured by Gainey Ceramics of La Verne, California

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

1960s California Design Matching Pair of Planters by Gainey
1960s California Design Matching Pair of Planters by Gainey

1960s California Design Matching Pair of Planters by Gainey

By Architectural Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Great matching set of two cilynder planters by Gainey brown ceramic planters, circa 1960s

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Architectural Pottery Cylinder Planter in Orange California Design
Architectural Pottery Cylinder Planter in Orange California Design

Architectural Pottery Cylinder Planter in Orange California Design

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in Oakland, CA

Architectural Pottery model CB-12 by La Gardo Tackett in burnt orange, signed USA on the bottom. The company the was used in many a Case Study Program House, public and private str...

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Mid-20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19" Diameter Ceramic Gainey Planter / Pot California Design
Large 19" Diameter Ceramic Gainey Planter / Pot California Design

Large 19" Diameter Ceramic Gainey Planter / Pot California Design

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Oakland, CA

Large white Gainey ceramic planter in a cylinder form with a tapered base 19" in diameter by 14.25

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Large White Architectural Ceramic Planter by Gainey Pottery California Design
Large White Architectural Ceramic Planter by Gainey Pottery California Design

Large White Architectural Ceramic Planter by Gainey Pottery California Design

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Oakland, CA

was a Southern California ceramics company that was known for their high quality planters for the home

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani & Maui Ceramic Planter Set by Delee
MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani & Maui Ceramic Planter Set by Delee

MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani & Maui Ceramic Planter Set by Delee

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Mid-century matching Hawaiian Hula Leilani & Maui ceramic planter set by the Delee pottery

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Brent Bennett Monumental Architectural Pottery Planter, California 1960s
Brent Bennett Monumental Architectural Pottery Planter, California 1960s

Brent Bennett Monumental Architectural Pottery Planter, California 1960s

By Brent Bennett

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Monumental pottery planter by californian ceramic artist Brent Bennett. Partially glazed. Very

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Stoneware

California Modernist Sculptor, Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Thumb Pot Planter
California Modernist Sculptor, Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Thumb Pot Planter

California Modernist Sculptor, Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf Thumb Pot Planter

By Stan Bitters

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Hand crafted modernist sculptural outdoor garden thumb pot designed by Stan Bitters. Signed inside Hans Sumpf. An early version circa 1960's. 18" wide X 10-1/2" tall.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

1960s Marilyn Kay Austin Architectural Pottery Glazed Planter California
1960s Marilyn Kay Austin Architectural Pottery Glazed Planter California

1960s Marilyn Kay Austin Architectural Pottery Glazed Planter California

By Marilyn Kay Austin

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Marilyn Kay Austin Architectural Pottery modern glazed planter. California design. 17.5

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Midcentury Industrial Hourglass Double Cone Planter in Aluminum 1960s California
Midcentury Industrial Hourglass Double Cone Planter in Aluminum 1960s California

Midcentury Industrial Hourglass Double Cone Planter in Aluminum 1960s California

By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Planter Vintage industrial hourglass double cone planter in aluminum 1960s after Architectural

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Aluminum

MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani Girl Planter Set by Delee
MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani Girl Planter Set by Delee

MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani Girl Planter Set by Delee

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Mid-century matching Hawaiian Hula girl ceramic planter set by the Delee pottery company

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

California Stoneware Pottery by Stan Bitters
California Stoneware Pottery by Stan Bitters

California Stoneware Pottery by Stan Bitters

By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage scrape pottery planter designed by California sculptor Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf, circa

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Clay

California Ceramic Artist Stan Bitters Garden Hose Pot for Hans Sumpf, 1970s
California Ceramic Artist Stan Bitters Garden Hose Pot for Hans Sumpf, 1970s

California Ceramic Artist Stan Bitters Garden Hose Pot for Hans Sumpf, 1970s

By Stan Bitters

Located in Oakland, CA

Adobe hose pot designed by California artist Stan Bitters, made with a special formulation of adobe

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Clay

California Design Architectural Pottery La Gardo Tackett
California Design Architectural Pottery La Gardo Tackett

California Design Architectural Pottery La Gardo Tackett

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Humble modern design. These were designed as planters, but are multi functional. For example, both

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Ceramic

early Cal Vista California Modern Planter Coffee Table
early Cal Vista California Modern Planter Coffee Table

early Cal Vista California Modern Planter Coffee Table

By Cal Vista

Located in Bainbridge, NY

California Modern Cal Vista Coffee Table with Walnut frame, wire glass top and built in

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Wrought Iron

David Cressey California Off-White Studio Pottery Planter
David Cressey California Off-White Studio Pottery Planter

David Cressey California Off-White Studio Pottery Planter

By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell

Located in Miami, FL

A rare Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell and David Cressey for Earthgender hand-thrown art pottery

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Californian Pro Artisan "Flame Glaze"Tire Planter by David Cressey & John Follis
Californian Pro Artisan "Flame Glaze"Tire Planter by David Cressey & John Follis

Californian Pro Artisan "Flame Glaze"Tire Planter by David Cressey & John Follis

By David Cressey, John Follis, Architectural Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Californian Pro Artisan "Flame Glaze" Tire Planter by David Cressey & John Follis

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-century Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California
Mid-century Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California

Mid-century Ceramic Pink Flamingo Flower Table Planter, California

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop California planter. The planter features a

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Three Mid-Century Planters by Gainey Pottery, California, Architectural Pottery
Three Mid-Century Planters by Gainey Pottery, California, Architectural Pottery

Three Mid-Century Planters by Gainey Pottery, California, Architectural Pottery

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Toledo, OH

A great set of three Mid-Century planters by Gainey Pottery, California. The cylinders

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Early Gainey Large Black Satin California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot
Early Gainey Large Black Satin California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot

Early Gainey Large Black Satin California Mid Century Modern Planter Pot

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Large rounded planter pot. Earlier production by Gainey of LaVerne Ca. beautiful black glaze satin

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

California Design Large 'Ribbed' Planter
California Design Large 'Ribbed' Planter

California Design Large 'Ribbed' Planter

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H 23.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

California Design Large 'Ribbed' Planter

By David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handcrafted reduction-fired natural stoneware with Cressey's own "formula clay" and 'Ribbed' textured pattern. It has a chip on the inside of the rim with factory drilled drain hole...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Quite Large Gainey California Modern White Planter Pot
Quite Large Gainey California Modern White Planter Pot

Quite Large Gainey California Modern White Planter Pot

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Massive Gainey of California planter pot. In matte white glaze.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Pottery

Gainey Ceramics AC14 AC 14 Pottery Planter, La Verne, California, Mid-Century
Gainey Ceramics AC14 AC 14 Pottery Planter, La Verne, California, Mid-Century

Gainey Ceramics AC14 AC 14 Pottery Planter, La Verne, California, Mid-Century

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Classic, organic modern Gainey Ceramics glazed planter, model AC14.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

David Cressey Flame Glaze Planter, California, 1970's
David Cressey Flame Glaze Planter, California, 1970's

David Cressey Flame Glaze Planter, California, 1970's

By David Cressey

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

David Cressey Flame Glaze Planter, California, 1970's.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Wishon-Harrell Ceramic Hanging Planter, California, 1970's
Wishon-Harrell Ceramic Hanging Planter, California, 1970's

Wishon-Harrell Ceramic Hanging Planter, California, 1970's

By David Cressey, Wishon-Harrell

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Wishon-Harrell Ceramic Hanging Planter, California, 1970's. This piece is signed to the bottom.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics
California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics

California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics

By Gainey Pottery

Located in New Windsor, NY

Delicious orange glazed ceramic California modern architectural pottery. Fully signed on planter

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Early Gainey Large Yellow California Modern Planter Pot
Early Gainey Large Yellow California Modern Planter Pot

Early Gainey Large Yellow California Modern Planter Pot

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large rounded planter pot. Earlier production by Gainey of LaVerne Ca. Nice condition shows wear no

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Vintage California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey
Vintage California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

Vintage California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern sgraffito garden ceramic planter manufactured by Gainey Ceramics. This piece is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Vintage California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey
Vintage California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

Vintage California Modern Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern sgraffito garden ceramic planter manufactured by Gainey Ceramics. This piece is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

California Modern Large Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey
California Modern Large Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

California Modern Large Sgraffito Planter Pot by Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern Sgraffito ceramic planter made by Gainey Ceramics. This piece can be used both

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics
California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics

California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics

By Gainey Pottery

Located in New Windsor, NY

Vibrant orange glazed ceramic planter. Unsigned Gainey ceramics from Laverne, California. Large and

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Matte White California Modern Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramic
Matte White California Modern Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramic

Matte White California Modern Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramic

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Ferndale, MI

Nice size pot with excellent outer glaze. Interior shows some wear and has one drill hole.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Gainey Pottery, White Made in California
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Pottery, White Made in California

Mid-Century Modern Gainey Pottery, White Made in California

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Authentic white Mid-Century Modern Gainey ceramic pot with base. Both pieces signed. S 12 Overall

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental David Cressey Robert Maxwell California Modernism Planter Pot
Monumental David Cressey Robert Maxwell California Modernism Planter Pot

Monumental David Cressey Robert Maxwell California Modernism Planter Pot

By David Cressey

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A huge stoneware pot designed by Robert Maxwell and David Cressey for Earthgender Ceramics. ~Starburst~ sgraffito design on all sides. Two available, each 25 inch tall and 24 inch w...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft California Design Drip Planter Midcentury
1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft California Design Drip Planter Midcentury

1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft California Design Drip Planter Midcentury

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Pottery craft of Compton California. A drip or dip glazed stoneware planter, undrilled, and appears

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft California Design Drip Planter Midcentury
1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft California Design Drip Planter Midcentury

1970s Robert Maxwell Pottery Craft California Design Drip Planter Midcentury

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Drip or dip glazed stoneware planter, undrilled, and appears to be unused. Good size.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey
Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey

Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice tall California design 10" ceramic planter in the style of Gainey of LaVerne

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

Massive X-Large White Ceramic Architectural Planter by Gainey of California
Massive X-Large White Ceramic Architectural Planter by Gainey of California

Massive X-Large White Ceramic Architectural Planter by Gainey of California

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible massive X-large planter by Gainey of Laverne California, great condition no chips or

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

1960s California Orange Gainey Pottery Planter Pot, USA
1960s California Orange Gainey Pottery Planter Pot, USA

1960s California Orange Gainey Pottery Planter Pot, USA

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Berlin, DE

1960s California Orange Gainey Pottery Planter Pot, USA. Gainey Ceramics, also known as Gainey

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of White Ceramic Architectural Low Planters by Gainey of California
Pair of White Ceramic Architectural Low Planters by Gainey of California

Pair of White Ceramic Architectural Low Planters by Gainey of California

By Gainey Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice pair of white gloss architectural low profile planters, drilled for drain. Nice original

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Brent Bennett Large Architectural Pottery Planter, California 1960s
Brent Bennett Large Architectural Pottery Planter, California 1960s

Brent Bennett Large Architectural Pottery Planter, California 1960s

By Brent Bennett

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Pottery planter by californian ceramic artist Brent Bennett. Partially glazed. Very architectural

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Stoneware

1960s Fabulous Red Gainey Planter Architectural Pottery California
1960s Fabulous Red Gainey Planter Architectural Pottery California

1960s Fabulous Red Gainey Planter Architectural Pottery California

By Gainey Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Fabulous red Gainey Modern planter Architectural pottery California Measures: 10 diameter x 9

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

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Ceramic, Pottery

Architectural Pottery style California modern golden ochre planter pot
Architectural Pottery style California modern golden ochre planter pot

Architectural Pottery style California modern golden ochre planter pot

By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey

Located in Ferndale, MI

Fine 10" diameter planter pot . Beautifully glazed in a Golden Ochre tone . Certainly quality and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

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Pottery

Rare 1960s David Cressey Stoneware Vase Mid-Century Modern California Design AP
Rare 1960s David Cressey Stoneware Vase Mid-Century Modern California Design AP

Rare 1960s David Cressey Stoneware Vase Mid-Century Modern California Design AP

By David Cressey

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Earthy brown glazed pottery with satin sheen. Wonderful petite size, no chips, no cracks. Heavy thick walled pot. Possible studio piece, no markings.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

California Modern Handcrafted Weed Pot Vase by Doug Ayers
California Modern Handcrafted Weed Pot Vase by Doug Ayers

California Modern Handcrafted Weed Pot Vase by Doug Ayers

By Doug Ayers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California modern handcrafted weed pot vase by Doug Ayers.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Wood

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Monumental Green Glazed Stoneware Oil Jar

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A monumental Oil Jar or large floor vase in a green glaze. It was purchased out of the estate of a long time antique dealer's home. He collected Catalina pottery but this is more rem...

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20th Century American Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

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Catalina California Pottery Vase

$285

H 8 in W 8.13 in D 3.63 in

Catalina California Pottery Vase

By Catalina Pottery

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very nice ribbed Mid Century vase with buttery smooth off white glaze and a turquoise interior . Crafted by the Catalina Pottery company located on Catalina Inland but moving manuf...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

J.A. Bauer Pottery Ringware Jardinieres / Pots, 10.25"H
J.A. Bauer Pottery Ringware Jardinieres / Pots, 10.25"H

J.A. Bauer Pottery Ringware Jardinieres / Pots, 10.25"H

By Bauer Pottery

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: J.A. Bauer Pottery (USA) Marking(s): no marking(s) apparent Materials: ceramic Dimensions (H, W, D): approx. 10.25-10.75"h, 12.25-12.5"dia Additional ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic

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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

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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.