What is the most sought-after vintage pottery?

The most sought-after vintage pottery can change over time with collecting trends. However, demand for pieces from some makers tends to remain high. Among them are Bitossi, Eva Zeisel, Rose and Erni Cabat, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, Taisto Kaasinen, Lucie Rie, Stig Lindberg, Heath Ceramics, Wilhelm Kåge, Lisa Larson, Haeger, Spaulding, McCoy, Hall and Shawnee. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage pottery.

What vintage pottery is worth money?

Many kinds of pottery are worth money. The value of a particular piece depends on its maker, age, type, style and rarity, and trends in collecting that change over time. However, some makers’ pottery tends to remain in demand from year to year. Examples of makers coveted by collectors include Bitossi, Royal Crown Derby, Meissen, Wedgwood, Delft, Coalport, Rookwood, Spode, Roseville, Grueby, Moorcroft, Weller, Van Briggle, Paul Revere, Newcomb, Teco, George Ohr and Fulper. If you wish to know how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of pottery.

How can you tell if Bauer pottery is vintage?

How you can tell if Bauer pottery is vintage is to look at the markings on the bottom. Bauer's backstamps have changed many times over the years, so the wording and whether or not the mark is raised or recessed can help you roughly determine when it was made. You can find image galleries featuring photos of Bauer's maker's marks on trusted online resources. Compare the pictures to your pottery to estimate its year of production. If your piece is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage. Pottery made 100 or more years ago is antique. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Bauer pottery.

How do you identify vintage Italian pottery marks?

To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.

Vintage Jugtown Pottery

Oriental Vase

Blue And Black Vase

Pottery Pitchers With Handles

Sang De Boeuf Glaze

French 19th Century Pottery Bowl

American Art Pottery Large Bowl

Orange Pitcher

Owens Pottery

1978 Jugtown Ware Pottery Bird Motif Pie Plate

$145

H 1.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

1978 Jugtown Ware Pottery Bird Motif Pie Plate

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Jugtown Ware Pottery, 1978, Bird Motif Pie Plate.

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1970s American Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

1988 Jugtown Blue & Sang De Boeuf Vase

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.25 in Dm 5 in

1988 Jugtown Blue & Sang De Boeuf Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1988 Jugtown Oriental Translation vase of blue & sang de boeuf glaze. Circular Jugtown Ware impressed mark & impressed date. 6 1/4" H., 5" dia.

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1980s Other Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

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1960-72 Large Fruit Bowl by Ben Owen, Master Potter

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H 5.13 in Dm 10.13 in

1960-72 Large Fruit Bowl by Ben Owen, Master Potter

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Known variously as Ben Owen I or Senior, he was the second known potter to work at Jugtown Pottery in 1923. Brown with royal blue interior and decoration.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Jugtown Ware Pottery Vase

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H 5.25 in Dm 6.13 in

Mid-20th Century Jugtown Ware Pottery Vase

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century Jugtown Ware pottery vase. Frogskin glazed; Asian influence design.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

1997 Jugtown Ware pottery Vase by Vernon Owens

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H 4.5 in Dm 5.5 in

1997 Jugtown Ware pottery Vase by Vernon Owens

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1997 Jugtown Ware pottery vase by Vernon Owens. Elegant Asiatic form with aubergene glaze.

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

Circa 1930-50s Jugtown Pitcher with Strap Handle by Ben Owen I

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H 6.13 in W 5 in D 5.75 in

Circa 1930-50s Jugtown Pitcher with Strap Handle by Ben Owen I

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

c.1930-50s pottery orange glazed pitcher with strap handle by Ben Owen I, Jugtown Ware, 1st Jugtown stamp.

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

Circa 1930-50 Jugtown Covered Pot by Ben Owen I

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Circa 1930-50 Jugtown Covered Pot by Ben Owen I

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

c. 1930-50s covered pottery pot by Ben Owen I, 1st Jugtown mark. The turning lines are elegant.

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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

C. 1940-50s Early Ben Owen I Jugtown Ware Large Pitcher

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H 9 in W 9.25 in D 7.25 in

C. 1940-50s Early Ben Owen I Jugtown Ware Large Pitcher

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1940-50s early Ben Owen I, Jugtown Ware, large pitcher. Fine, early example in frogskin glaze. Shoulder rings, incised brown glazed lines. 9" h., 9.25" over spout, 7.25" dia. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Ceramic, Pottery

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$750

H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s This is a lovely and very beautiful mid century studio pottery vase with a colorful glaze and a very distinct shape. Most probably ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Italian Ceramic Vase

$1,117

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Italian Ceramic Vase

Located in Antwerp, BE

Italian ceramic vase. Diameter 20 cm. Height 30 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pitcher, Midcentury French

$199Sale Price|32% Off

H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in

Ceramic Pitcher, Midcentury French

Located in Labrit, Landes

French little pitcher Good condition with characterful patina Shipping: L12 / P 11/ H 14.5 cm 0.6 kg.

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Ceramic

1994 Ben Owen III Japanese Translation Pottery Teapot Seagrove, Nc

$295

H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.25 in

1994 Ben Owen III Japanese Translation Pottery Teapot Seagrove, Nc

By Ben Owen III

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Ben Owen III, 1994 Japanese Translation Pottery Teapot Seagrove, NC. Signed on the bottom. Multi-layered ash glaze. Probably one of the most renowned potters in Seagrove history. Thi...

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1990s American Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

Pisgah Forest Oxblood Ombre Vase, North Carolina Art Studio Pottery, 1939

$575

H 5.75 in Dm 6.5 in

Pisgah Forest Oxblood Ombre Vase, North Carolina Art Studio Pottery, 1939

By North Carolina Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Beautiful rounded vase is decorated with light to dark oxblood red ombre craquelure glaze; the glaze is in high gloss finish and is smooth to the touch. The inner surfaces are finis...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Ceramic, Pottery

circa 1930s, Jugtown Covered Soup Tureen by Ben Own I

$228Sale Price|49% Off

H 5.88 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

circa 1930s, Jugtown Covered Soup Tureen by Ben Own I

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

c. 1930s Pottery covered soup tureen in burnt orange glaze by Ben Owen I. The tureen is nearly perfect but the lid has multiple rim losses. "Jugtown Ware", 1st stamped mark. Provenan...

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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

1989 Pinecone Covered Casserole by Vernon Owens

$92Sale Price|36% Off

H 6.5 in Dm 10.25 in

1989 Pinecone Covered Casserole by Vernon Owens

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1989 Pottery covered casserole by Vernon Owens. Pine cone decoration. Jugtown Ware mark, date & inscribed signature. 10 1/4" dia. over handles, 6 1/2" h.

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1980s Other Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

1994 North Carolina Sid Luck Large Pottery Lidded Pitcher

$120

H 10 in Dm 6 in

1994 North Carolina Sid Luck Large Pottery Lidded Pitcher

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1994 Sid Luck large pottery lidded pitcher. For lemonade or water, the lid to keep insect out. Immensely popular Seagrove, NC potter - 5th generation. 10" h., 8" over handle, 6" dia....

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1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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Pottery

Pre-1960 Ben Owen I Era Jugtown Ware Plate

$145

H 1 in Dm 8.25 in

Pre-1960 Ben Owen I Era Jugtown Ware Plate

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pre-1960 Ben Owen I era Jugtown Ware yellow glazed plate. Fine condition. This is the earliest Jugtown mark without dates or initials. 8.25" dia.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

$400

H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.

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1880s French Country Vintage Jugtown Pottery

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1960-1972 Pumpkin Glazed Double-Handled Lidded Pottery Jar by Ben Owen I

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in Dm 7.75 in

1960-1972 Pumpkin Glazed Double-Handled Lidded Pottery Jar by Ben Owen I

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1960-1972 pumpkin glazed double handled lidded pottery jar by Ben Owen I, Seagrove, NC. Marked "Ben Owen Master Potter". Large & rare example; note the masterful glaze tones & perfec...

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