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Stan Bitters Thumb Pots
By Stan Bitters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Based in Fresno, CA, Stan Bitters is a maverick sculptor and ceramist who helped define modernist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Stan Bitters Thumb Pots
Stan Bitters Thumb Pots
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Stan Bitters Thumb Pot for Hans Sumpf
By Stan Bitters
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Fantastic and rare mid century planter pot by Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf, executed in "thumb
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Stan Bitters Thumb Pot for Hans Sumpf
Stan Bitters Thumb Pot for Hans Sumpf
H 7.25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stan Bitters Early and Large Stoneware Thumb Pot, 1970
By Stan Bitters
Located in Coronado, CA
An early and large stoneware "Thumb" pot made by Stan Bitters for Hans Sumpf circa 1970. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stoneware

Stan Bitters Large Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed
By Stan Bitters
Located in San Diego, CA
We are excited to present this 21.5" D Thumbprint" planter by Stan Bitters. This thick- walled pot
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Modernist Sculptor, Stan Bitters Large Thumb Pot Planter, Signed Hans Sumpf
By Stan Bitters
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Hand crafted modernist sculptural outdoor garden thumb pot designed by Stan Bitters. Signed inside
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

2 Stan Bitters Designed Thumb Pots Fabricated by Sam Trujillo for Ceramic Design
By Stan Bitters
Located in Dallas, TX
Two Stan Bitters Designed Thumbprint pots made by Sam Trujillo for Ceramic Design. California
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Stan Bitters Ceramic Thumb Pot Planter for Hans Sumpf with Original Saucer
By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptionally well preserved Stan Bitters thumb pot planter for Hans Sumpf. No cracks or chips
Category

Mid-20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Planters a...

Materials

Ceramic

Stan Bitters Large Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970
By Hans Sumpf, Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large 18" diameter 'Thumb Pot' glazed ceramic clay planter is by Stan Bitters, circa 1970 and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Stan Bitters Large 24" Glazed Ceramic Clay 'Thumb Pot' Planter, Signed, c. 1970
By Hans Sumpf, Stan Bitters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly large 24" diameter 'Thumb Pot' glazed ceramic clay planter is by Stan Bitters
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Massive Stan Bitters Thumb Pot
Located in Berkeley, CA
Massive Stan Bitters Thumb Pot for Hans Sumpf . Signed
Category

Vintage 1970s Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Stan Bitters Thumb Pot, 1960s
By Stan Bitters
Located in Berkeley, CA
Early thumb pot planter by Stan Bitters, circa 1960s, California. Signed.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Stan Bitters Thumb Pot Planter
By Stan Bitters
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Rare mid century modernist planter and tray designed by Fresno, CA artist Stan Bitters (produced by
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Stan Bitters Thumb Pot Planter
Stan Bitters Thumb Pot Planter
H 8 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Stan Bitters Thumb Pots
By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original large scale Stan Bitters ceramic thumb pots have a presence that embodies the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Rare Large-Scale Stan Bitters Thumb Pot
By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At 28.5 diameter and 16" high this original large-scale Stan Bitters ceramic thumb pot is an
Category

Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Stan Bitters Handmade Thumb Pot
Located in Culver City, CA
This Stan Bitters thumb pot features a rarely seen Stan Bitters Clovis California stamp on the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres

Stan Bitters Handmade Thumb Pot
Stan Bitters Handmade Thumb Pot
H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in
Modernist Sculptor, Stan Bitters Large Thumb Pot Planter, Signed Hans Sumpf
By Stan Bitters
Located in Culver City, CA
Handcrafted Modernist sculptural outdoor garden thumb pot designed by Stan Bitters.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

1960s Ceramic Vessel by Stan Bitters
By Stan Bitters
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and impressive ceramic planter by California artist, Stan Bitters. Classic thumb pot top and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modern American Pair of Stan Bitters Hans Sumpf Thumb Pot Planters
By Stan Bitters, Hans Sumpf
Located in Culver City, CA
Mid-Century Modern American pair of Stan Bitters Hans Sumpf thumb pot planters Measures: 21" D x
Category

Mid-20th Century American Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Hans Sumpf Hand Built Terracotta Stan Bitters Design, circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Traditional un-glazed terracotta Stan Bitters designed thumb pot, hand built by Hans Sumpf. Created
Category

Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres

Stan Bitters Handmade Thumb Pot
Located in Culver City, CA
This Stan Bitters Thumb pot is a stand out for its rarely seen top rim, chunky texture and unique
Category

Vintage 1970s American Planters and Jardinieres

Stan Bitters Handmade Thumb Pot
Stan Bitters Handmade Thumb Pot
H 16 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
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