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Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury
Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury

Rare Vintage Gordon & Jane Martz Studio Pottery Lamp Marshall Studios Midcentury

By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful matte leather Carmel glaze color with Sgraffito designs. All original, procured from original owners, retain paper decal label, this lamp is estate fresh. Vintage shade doe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Coil Vase
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Coil Vase

Vintage Original Studio Pottery Coil Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking original studio pottery vase is a masterclass in textural form and Brutalist design

Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vases

Materials

Pottery

Rare Multicolor super Fat Lava "402-21" Pottery Vase by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
Rare Multicolor super Fat Lava "402-21" Pottery Vase by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s

Rare Multicolor super Fat Lava "402-21" Pottery Vase by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s

By Jopeko Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of porcelain pottery

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Paul McCobb for Architectural Pottery Model M-1 Planter - Mid Century Ceramic
Paul McCobb for Architectural Pottery Model M-1 Planter - Mid Century Ceramic

Paul McCobb for Architectural Pottery Model M-1 Planter - Mid Century Ceramic

By Paul McCobb, Lagardo Tackett, John Follis, Architectural Pottery

Located in Decatur, GA

Rare Paul McCobb for Architectural Pottery Model M-1 ceramic planter. California mid century modern

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container
19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container

19th Century Spongeware Pottery Lidded Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is quite rare a 19th century spongeware pottery lidded container or jar. The shape is most

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Antique French Art Pottery by Jean Longlade Blue Vase Pot Triangle
Rare Antique French Art Pottery by Jean Longlade Blue Vase Pot Triangle

Rare Antique French Art Pottery by Jean Longlade Blue Vase Pot Triangle

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

A perfect example of a small stoneware vase of Japoniste inspiration, triangular in form with an flared top, and covered with a flowing cream, green, and blue flame glaze, flecked wi...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase "Black-orange-white" by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s
Rare Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase "Black-orange-white" by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s

Rare Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase "Black-orange-white" by Jopeko, Germany, 1970s

By Jopeko Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

pottery in fat lava optic. Super rare in this coloration. the main color is a white tone, with a heavy

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

eclectic decor styles. Don’t miss the chance to bring this rare piece of pottery artistry into your space

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Harvest Jug
Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Harvest Jug

Sponge Ware 19th Century Pottery Harvest Jug

By F.H. Weeks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This super rare 19th century sponge ware pottery jug is signed on base F.H.WEEKS, AKRON, OHIO with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Armenian Pottery Plate from Jerusalem
Early 20th Century Armenian Pottery Plate from Jerusalem

Early 20th Century Armenian Pottery Plate from Jerusalem

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare Armenian pottery plate depicting the mosaic floor at the ancient synagogue of Beit

Category

Vintage 1920s Israeli Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Antique English Figural Staffordshire or Prattware Pottery Cradle
Antique English Figural Staffordshire or Prattware Pottery Cradle

Antique English Figural Staffordshire or Prattware Pottery Cradle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A good rare Prattware pottery model of a baby's cradle. Decorated with orange and blue

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Scored Vase
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Scored Vase

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Scored Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rare and collectible boho pottery vase—bring home a piece of timeless craftsmanship today!

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Tokoname Meiji Redware Pottery Plant Stand
Antique Japanese Tokoname Meiji Redware Pottery Plant Stand

Antique Japanese Tokoname Meiji Redware Pottery Plant Stand

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Period Redware Pottery Plant Stand Rare to find the bowl and base together. Approximate Measurements

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Clay

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

Bennington Pottery Dimpled Disk Ashtray by David Gil
Bennington Pottery Dimpled Disk Ashtray by David Gil

Bennington Pottery Dimpled Disk Ashtray by David Gil

By David Gil, Bennington Potters

Located in New York, NY

Rare form Bennington pottery disk ashtray, by David Gil. This example is in perfect condition, and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s Beautiful and quite rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style
19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

Located in Austin, TX

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, Circa 1810
Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, Circa 1810

Massive Staffordshire Pearlware Pottery Figure of Venus, Circa 1810

Located in Downingtown, PA

rare and massive Staffordshire pearlware pottery figure of Venus (the Roman goddess of love and beauty

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Large Vintage Studio Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze, circa 1970s
Large Vintage Studio Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze, circa 1970s

Large Vintage Studio Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze, circa 1970s

Located in London, GB

A Rare Tall Vintage Studio Pottery Vase with Drip Glaze, 1970s. A striking vintage studio pottery

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Vases

Materials

Pottery

Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett

Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett

By Lagardo Tackett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

California design. Rare set. Survivors. Architectural Pottery was used throughout the Case Study

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

19thc Rare Small Decorated Stoneware Pitcher
19thc Rare Small Decorated Stoneware Pitcher

19thc Rare Small Decorated Stoneware Pitcher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc decorated small scale decorated pottery pitcher. This is in fine condition and super rare

Category

Antique 1860s American Country More Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Young Sapling Pottery Set of 4 Glasses Lilac Decor, New York Studio Pottery
Young Sapling Pottery Set of 4 Glasses Lilac Decor, New York Studio Pottery

Young Sapling Pottery Set of 4 Glasses Lilac Decor, New York Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

-crafted pottery. Rare, unusual glasses will complement and add interest to a variety of table settings and

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

RARE 19thc Minton Hand Painted Charger, 22″W, PA6640
RARE 19thc Minton Hand Painted Charger, 22″W, PA6640

RARE 19thc Minton Hand Painted Charger, 22″W, PA6640

Located in Oakwood, GA

RARE 19thc Minton Hand Painted Charger, 22"W Superb and Rare Minton Hand-painted charger Circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Flemish Salt Glazed Pottery Beer Ewer ft Story of Susanna 1584
Flemish Salt Glazed Pottery Beer Ewer ft Story of Susanna 1584

Flemish Salt Glazed Pottery Beer Ewer ft Story of Susanna 1584

Located in Dallas, TX

Very rare flemish pottery beer jug or stein…..depicting the Story of Susanna and dated 1584. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Renaissance Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19thc Rare Sponge Ware Miniature Teapot
19thc Rare Sponge Ware Miniature Teapot

19thc Rare Sponge Ware Miniature Teapot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very early and rare 19thc sponge ware one cup tea pot is in pristine condition.This wonderful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare 1 gal Double Handle 19thc Butter Crock
Rare 1 gal Double Handle 19thc Butter Crock

Rare 1 gal Double Handle 19thc Butter Crock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 1 gallon double handled 19thc decorated butter crock. Allentown PA NL Yeager and Co.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Baby Blue Pottery Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1960s
Baby Blue Pottery Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1960s

Baby Blue Pottery Bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, 1960s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare bowl in fully glazed pottery. It was designed by Swedish ceramist Carl Harry Stålhane for a

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Antique Michael Andersen & Son of Bornholm Painted Pottery Vase Table Lamp
Antique Michael Andersen & Son of Bornholm Painted Pottery Vase Table Lamp

Antique Michael Andersen & Son of Bornholm Painted Pottery Vase Table Lamp

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Søborg, DK

Antique and rare painted pottery vase table lamp made by Michael Andersen & Son of Bornholm

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik
Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik

Pair! Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery Table Lamps Aqua Copper Sputnik

By Raymor

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT! Spectacularly Rare Pair Raymor Mid Century Modern Atomic Pottery & Metal Table Lamps

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Rare Moorcroft Banded Flambe Jug, circa 1930
Rare Moorcroft Banded Flambe Jug, circa 1930

Rare Moorcroft Banded Flambe Jug, circa 1930

By William Moorcroft

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Rare Moorcroft Banded Flambe Jug, circa 1930 Additional Information: Date: c1930 Origin

Category

20th Century English Jars

Materials

Pottery

Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker
Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker

Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century spongeware sugar shaker in great condition. The replaced cork is a rubber seal and keeps bugs out.

Category

Early 20th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Rare 19th Century Staffordshire Lions
Pair of Rare 19th Century Staffordshire Lions

Pair of Rare 19th Century Staffordshire Lions

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of rare Staffordshire lion figures from England. The figures are lying lions on beds of grass

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Seaweed Potty
Rare 19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Seaweed Potty

Rare 19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Seaweed Potty

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare yellow ware child's potty has the blue sponged or seaweed design and is in fine condition

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Desimone bottle / vase /vessel ceramic/pottery signed dated.
Desimone bottle / vase /vessel ceramic/pottery signed dated.

Desimone bottle / vase /vessel ceramic/pottery signed dated.

By Giovanni DeSimone, DeSimone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare ceramic / pottery bottle by Desimone , attributed to himself creator and founder Giovanni

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty
Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty

Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

Chicken-head ewers are among the most distinct and emblematic pottery pieces from the Han (206 BC

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier
1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier

1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

This a rare 1970's Studio pottery ceramic table lamp by famous french artist George Pelletier. Lamp

Category

Vintage 1970s Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Art Pottery Jar Table Lamp with Sgraffito and Drip Glaze Decor
Studio Art Pottery Jar Table Lamp with Sgraffito and Drip Glaze Decor

Studio Art Pottery Jar Table Lamp with Sgraffito and Drip Glaze Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare vintage studio pottery lamp features complex hand-painted decor on white ceramic or porcelain

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art
Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art

Located in London, GB

Rare large Zacatecas seated Figure Pre-Columbian, West Mexico ca. 200 BCE – 300 CE A striking

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Abigail Griffith’s Rare Lambeth Delft Plate-England, 18th Century
Abigail Griffith’s Rare Lambeth Delft Plate-England, 18th Century

Abigail Griffith’s Rare Lambeth Delft Plate-England, 18th Century

By Abigail Griffith

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare 9" Lambeth Delft plate: "An English Delftware tin-glazed charger attributed to the Abigail

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Han Dynasty Rare And Large Court Attendees TL Tested
Han Dynasty Rare And Large Court Attendees TL Tested

Han Dynasty Rare And Large Court Attendees TL Tested

Located in Dallas, TX

Han Dynasty Rare And Large Court Attendees TL Tested A Rare and Beautiful Pair of Painted Pottery

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Rare Loughran Unique, Individual Ceramic Abstract Dinner Set for 4
Rare Loughran Unique, Individual Ceramic Abstract Dinner Set for 4

Rare Loughran Unique, Individual Ceramic Abstract Dinner Set for 4

Located in Miami, FL

Loughran Unique and Individual Abstract Dinner Set for 4 Offered for sale is a set of round Loughran soup, salad and dinner plates in greys, blacks, bone white with brick red detai...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rare 19th Century English Majolica Duck Tureen William Brownfield
Rare 19th Century English Majolica Duck Tureen William Brownfield

Rare 19th Century English Majolica Duck Tureen William Brownfield

By William Brownfield

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th century English Majolica duck on nest tureen attributed to William Brownfield. The duck

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century
Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century

Rare Wedgwood Plain Creamware Wine Glass Rinsers, Late 18th Century

By Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

Wedgwood Creamware Wine Rinsers, A pair of rare Wedgwood creamware "Cuvettes" each with leaf

Category

Antique 1770s Georgian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Rare Collection of Six Matching 19th Century Spongeware Dinner Plates
Rare Collection of Six Matching 19th Century Spongeware Dinner Plates

Rare Collection of Six Matching 19th Century Spongeware Dinner Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a collectors dream! Six matching blue and white matching sponge ware pottery dinner plates

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set
Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set

Rare 19th Century Sponge / Spatter Ware Childs Tea Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 17 piece child's tea set is quite rare to find and in pristine condition. The set is in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Rare Patrick Loughran Ceramic Abstract Unique Set of Plates, Signed, 1984
Rare Patrick Loughran Ceramic Abstract Unique Set of Plates, Signed, 1984

Rare Patrick Loughran Ceramic Abstract Unique Set of Plates, Signed, 1984

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Patrick Loughran Ceramic Abstract Unique Set of Plates, Signed, 1984 Offered for sale is a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Arne Bang Signed Monumental Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Arne Bang Signed Monumental Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bowl

Arne Bang Signed Monumental Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bowl

By Arne Bang

Located in Studio City, CA

Bang's work or the crown jewel of any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection. A rare and eye-catching work

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of rare pottery on 1stDibs. A piece of rare pottery — often made from ceramic, pottery and earthenware — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of rare pottery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of rare pottery, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Architectural Pottery, David Cressey and Staffordshire each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of rare pottery that is worth considering.

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