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Bjorn Winblad Whimsical Pottery Face Vase
Bjorn Winblad Whimsical Pottery Face Vase

Bjorn Winblad Whimsical Pottery Face Vase

$1,300

H 12 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in

Bjorn Winblad Whimsical Pottery Face Vase

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A cute whimsical piece of pottery by the Danish master Bjorn Winblad.

Category

20th Century Danish Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Scandinavian Modern Whimsical Pottery Hedgehog with Leather Ears Norway 1960's
Scandinavian Modern Whimsical Pottery Hedgehog with Leather Ears Norway 1960's

Scandinavian Modern Whimsical Pottery Hedgehog with Leather Ears Norway 1960's

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical Hedgehog Made in Norway , ceramic with leather ears. retains paper label.

Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s
Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s

Signed Steven McGovern Whimsical Figurative Pottery Teapot, 1990s

Located in Sacramento, CA

Signed 1990s whimsical art pottery teapot by Steven McGovern. The teapot depicts a reclining man in a bathing suit, ready to relax and dispense tea.

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Postmodern Pottery French Horn Steve Smeed 1997
Postmodern Pottery French Horn Steve Smeed 1997

Postmodern Pottery French Horn Steve Smeed 1997

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Whimsical pottery French Horn by Steve Smeed 1997.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Theo & Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Stylized Bird Sculpture
Mid-Century Theo & Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Stylized Bird Sculpture

Mid-Century Theo & Susan Harlander Brooklin Pottery Stylized Bird Sculpture

By Susan and Theo Harlander

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This unique and whimsical pottery bird sculpture was made by Theo and Susan Harlander of the Brooklin Pottery company of Canada in approximately 1965 in the period Mid-Century Modern...

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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

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

By Glidden Pottery

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server, circa 1950s-1960s. Elevate your next gathering with this exceptionally rare Mid-Century Modern k...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Raku Pottery Crocodile Head
Whimsical Raku Pottery Crocodile Head

Whimsical Raku Pottery Crocodile Head

$850

H 6 in W 15 in D 6 in

Whimsical Raku Pottery Crocodile Head

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Whimsical Folksy Raku pottery crocodile. Hand crafted with a great turquoise glaze and wonderfully expressive eyes.

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s
Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s

$787

H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 3.94 in

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Whimsical Studio Pottery Phantasy Head, Europe, 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Hand Thrown Glazed Pottery Elephant
Whimsical Hand Thrown Glazed Pottery Elephant

Whimsical Hand Thrown Glazed Pottery Elephant

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful whimsical hand thrown pottery elephant. It has a beautiful glaze.

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant
Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant

Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful whimsical Elephant. It is hand built of terracotta with white clay tusks and toes. Not signed or any indication of origin, but out of a local Palm Springs estate. It’s in...

Category

20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage whimsical Italian pottery zebra bowl/planter
Vintage whimsical Italian pottery zebra bowl/planter

Vintage whimsical Italian pottery zebra bowl/planter

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid-century vintage Italian pottery bowl/planter. This zebra bust pottery bowl has striking black-and-white glaze to the surface with pink accents. The pottery bowl was imp...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Folk Art Pottery Jug by Unknown Maker, Whimsical Design, 1960s
Folk Art Pottery Jug by Unknown Maker, Whimsical Design, 1960s

Folk Art Pottery Jug by Unknown Maker, Whimsical Design, 1960s

$350Sale Price|39% Off

H 13.5 in W 10 in D 8 in

Folk Art Pottery Jug by Unknown Maker, Whimsical Design, 1960s

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1892 American Folk Art Pottery whimsical jug / pitcher Makers mark

Category

Vintage 1960s Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Post-modern Glazed Footed Studio Pottery Platters, Pair
Whimsical Post-modern Glazed Footed Studio Pottery Platters, Pair

Whimsical Post-modern Glazed Footed Studio Pottery Platters, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Whimsical Post-modern Glazed Footed Studio Pottery Platters, Pair Offered for sale is an original hand-built pair of signed post-modern studio pottery platters.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Whimsical Vintage Bisque White Studio Pottery Vase
Whimsical Vintage Bisque White Studio Pottery Vase

Whimsical Vintage Bisque White Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Miami, FL

Whimsical Vintage Bisque White Studio Pottery Vase Offered for sale is a vintage studio pottery vase with whiscal details and tentacles.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Clay

Whimsical 1970's American California Pottery Large Camel Coin Saver
Whimsical 1970's American California Pottery Large Camel Coin Saver

Whimsical 1970's American California Pottery Large Camel Coin Saver

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical large ceramic camel coin saver sculpture, circa 1970s California pottery nice condition great size and well done piece.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by  Gail Kendall
Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by  Gail Kendall

Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by Gail Kendall

Located in Miami, FL

Overscale Whimsical Postmodern Studio Pottery Vase Sculpture by Gail Kendall Offered for sale is a large whimsical Postmodern studio pottery sculptural vase by the recognized sand ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Whimsical Signed Vintage 1984 California Studio Art Pottery Lidded Jar
Whimsical Signed Vintage 1984 California Studio Art Pottery Lidded Jar

Whimsical Signed Vintage 1984 California Studio Art Pottery Lidded Jar

Located in San Diego, CA

Superb vintage California studio pottery lidded jar. Beautiful fan-shaped finial with sgraffito details. Signed and dated on bottom.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Woman Figure Vase by Jacques Pouchain - Atelier Dieulefit
Glazed Ceramic Woman Figure Vase by Jacques Pouchain - Atelier Dieulefit

Glazed Ceramic Woman Figure Vase by Jacques Pouchain - Atelier Dieulefit

By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit

Located in London, GB

This is a delightful, whimsical pottery flower vase modelled as a woman with her arms folded in front.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical Pair of Patinated Ceramic Figural Bookends Europe 1930s
Whimsical Pair of Patinated Ceramic Figural Bookends Europe 1930s

Whimsical Pair of Patinated Ceramic Figural Bookends Europe 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Whimsical Pair of Patinated Ceramic Figural Bookends Europe 1930s Whimsical pair of ceramic bookends, Europe 1930s - 1940s. A great pair of 1930s / 1940s ceramic bookends depicting...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Pottery

Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures
Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures

Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures

$1,650 / set

H 4.13 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in

Set of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures

Located in Houston, TX

Set Of Three Glazed Pottery Cat Sculptures. Whimsical trio of handmade colorful glazed pottery cat sculptures.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Raku Pottery Wall Art Mirror by Marc Sijan
Raku Pottery Wall Art Mirror by Marc Sijan

Raku Pottery Wall Art Mirror by Marc Sijan

$850Sale Price|32% Off

H 20.5 in W 19 in D 5.5 in

Raku Pottery Wall Art Mirror by Marc Sijan

By Marc Sijan

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical raku pottery wall art / mirror with woman's face under a hat signed by Marc Sijan, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror, Pottery

Vintage Ceramic Pottery Vase by Walter Bosse - Rare
Vintage Ceramic Pottery Vase by Walter Bosse - Rare

Vintage Ceramic Pottery Vase by Walter Bosse - Rare

By Walter Bosse

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical vintage ceramic pottery vase by Walter Bosse, circa 1930's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Scottish Pug Dog Pottery Figures for Mantel Display
Pair of Scottish Pug Dog Pottery Figures for Mantel Display

Pair of Scottish Pug Dog Pottery Figures for Mantel Display

Located in Nottingham, GB

Their matching design makes them a harmonious set, perfect for collectors of Scottish ceramics or Staffordshire-inspired pottery. These whimsical and finely crafted pug figures exem...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Midcentury Ceramic Vase featuring Brigette Bardot, Vallauris Pottery
French Midcentury Ceramic Vase featuring Brigette Bardot, Vallauris Pottery

French Midcentury Ceramic Vase featuring Brigette Bardot, Vallauris Pottery

Located in Miami, FL

Charming French midcentury ceramic vase featuring one of the country's iconic actresses, Brigette Bardot. Vallauris pottery. A whimsical decorative item that would enhance any shel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Porcelain Miniature Pigs by Belleek
Pair of Porcelain Miniature Pigs by Belleek

Pair of Porcelain Miniature Pigs by Belleek

$250Sale Price / set|41% Off

H 3 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Porcelain Miniature Pigs by Belleek

By Belleek Pottery Ltd.

Located in San Diego, CA

Cute pair of whimsical porcelain pigs by Belleek Pottery Ltd. of Ireland, circa 1980s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Jovan Obican Naive Folk Art Ceramic Sculpture of Sitting Man
Jovan Obican Naive Folk Art Ceramic Sculpture of Sitting Man

Jovan Obican Naive Folk Art Ceramic Sculpture of Sitting Man

By Jovan Obican 1

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The whimsical vintage pottery figurine depicts a sitting man in country costume with large smoking pipe tucked behind his belt.

Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container
Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container

Kaneshige Toyo National Treasure Signed Japanese Bizen Tea Ceremony Container

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, and somewhat whimsical antique Bizen ware stoneware pottery tea ceremony container (stated on the box) or incense burner by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kanesh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Staffordshire Goat Figurine
Staffordshire Goat Figurine

Staffordshire Goat Figurine

$575

H 12 in W 7 in D 4 in

Staffordshire Goat Figurine

Located in Tampa, FL

Rich in pastoral character and victorian storytelling, this sculptural piece captures the whimsical craftsmanship Staffordshire pottery became celebrated for during the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1890s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Kent Art Ware Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Vintage Signed Figurine
1960s Kent Art Ware Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Vintage Signed Figurine

1960s Kent Art Ware Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Vintage Signed Figurine

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Keywords: Kent Art Ware, mid-century ceramics, vintage dog sculpture, 1960s art pottery, whimsical figurine, collectible animal sculpture, white glazed ceramic, retro decor, American...

Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail
Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Vintage Boho Italian Monumental Glazed Ceramic Snail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

It is in great vintage condition, with minor scuffs or surface blemishes appropriate to age and use, which only add to its history. Add this rare and whimsical piece of Italian potte...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Czech Porcelain 2-Liter Red Tomato Pitcher
Czech Porcelain 2-Liter Red Tomato Pitcher

Czech Porcelain 2-Liter Red Tomato Pitcher

By Victoria Czechoslovakia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

H Marked: PV for “Porcelain von Czechoslovakia” The “PV” likely stands for “Porcela Vapennice,” a factory that produced porcelain and art pottery of whimsical design. Excellent cond...

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English 18th Century English Brown Stoneware Puzzle Jug Nottingham 1706
Antique English 18th Century English Brown Stoneware Puzzle Jug Nottingham 1706

Antique English 18th Century English Brown Stoneware Puzzle Jug Nottingham 1706

Located in Portland, OR

A rare example of very early 18th century English vernacular pottery, a whimsical puzzle jug made of local Nottingham clay and salt-glazed.

Category

Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

Wiener Werkstätte-Style Figural Centerpiece W/ Children & Ram
Wiener Werkstätte-Style Figural Centerpiece W/ Children & Ram

Wiener Werkstätte-Style Figural Centerpiece W/ Children & Ram

By Groberhertzholiche

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A large and whimsical Weiner Werkstaate-style pottery centerpiece with two figures and ram atop the trough shaped centerpiece.

Category

Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

34 Pieces Signed Desimone Pottery
34 Pieces Signed Desimone Pottery

34 Pieces Signed Desimone Pottery

Unavailable

Dm 10.25 in

34 Pieces Signed Desimone Pottery

By DeSimone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offering 34 pieces of signed Desimone Italian pottery. This whimsical pottery has a distinctive Picasso look, but is the work of Italian potter Desimone (now deceased).

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Vase Sculpture by Marilee Hall
Whimsical Vase Sculpture by Marilee Hall

Whimsical Vase Sculpture by Marilee Hall

Unavailable

H 28.38 in W 17 in D 12 in

Whimsical Vase Sculpture by Marilee Hall

By Marilee Hall

Located in Cookeville, TN

Marilee Hall is well known for her whimsical pottery. She has used vibrant colors on this unusual vase that will be stunning in your surroundings.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Italian Pottery Lamp with Fish
Italian Pottery Lamp with Fish

Italian Pottery Lamp with Fish

Unavailable

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Italian Pottery Lamp with Fish

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A whimsical pottery lamp with fish throughout the surface.

Category

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

Materials

Pottery

Tony Wood Whimsical Art Pottery Frog Creamer or Pitcher
Tony Wood Whimsical Art Pottery Frog Creamer or Pitcher

Tony Wood Whimsical Art Pottery Frog Creamer or Pitcher

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

Tony Wood Whimsical Art Pottery Frog Creamer or Pitcher

Located in Hudson, NY

Quite rare Tony Wood green pottery frog creamer, circa 1982. England. Signed on the underside. Wood & Sons studio of Burslem, England, were known for their Toby Jugs and have been ci...

Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Whimsical Floor Lamp
Whimsical Floor Lamp

Whimsical Floor Lamp

Unavailable

H 48 in Dm 10 in

Whimsical Floor Lamp

Located in Austin, TX

Small, whimsical floor lamp composed of various pieces of porcelain and pottery to delight anyone, young or old.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Floor Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Porcelain

Italian Modern Whimsical Ceramic Bowl by Gli Etruschi
Italian Modern Whimsical Ceramic Bowl by Gli Etruschi

Italian Modern Whimsical Ceramic Bowl by Gli Etruschi

By Guido Gambone, Bitossi, Gli Etruschi, Aldo Londi

Located in Framingham, MA

Incredible modernist ceramic bowl by renown Italian potter Gli Etruschi. This bowl came from Italy recently and is from the early 1960s. It was lovingly used - as you can see by the ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

F. Moreau Art Deco Belgium Pottery Vase
F. Moreau Art Deco Belgium Pottery Vase

F. Moreau Art Deco Belgium Pottery Vase

Unavailable

H 10.25 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

F. Moreau Art Deco Belgium Pottery Vase

Located in Milton, DE

Moreau Art Deco Belgium pottery vase Whimsical F. Moreau Art Deco Belgium pottery vase.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Shigaraki Tanuki 6 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort
Shigaraki Tanuki 6 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

Shigaraki Tanuki 6 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Shigaraki Tanuki, a beloved icon of Japanese folklore, is a masterfully crafted lucky charm hailing from Shigaraki, one of Japan's most esteemed pottery regions. This whimsical r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shigaraki Tanuki 5 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort
Shigaraki Tanuki 5 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

Shigaraki Tanuki 5 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Shigaraki Tanuki, a beloved icon of Japanese folklore, is a masterfully crafted lucky charm hailing from Shigaraki, one of Japan's most esteemed pottery regions. This whimsical r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shigaraki Tanuki 4 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort
Shigaraki Tanuki 4 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

Shigaraki Tanuki 4 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Shigaraki Tanuki, a beloved icon of Japanese folklore, is a masterfully crafted lucky charm hailing from Shigaraki, one of Japan's most esteemed pottery regions. This whimsical r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shigaraki Tanuki 3 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort
Shigaraki Tanuki 3 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

Shigaraki Tanuki 3 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Shigaraki Tanuki, a beloved icon of Japanese folklore, is a masterfully crafted lucky charm hailing from Shigaraki, one of Japan's most esteemed pottery regions. This whimsical r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shigaraki Tanuki 2 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort
Shigaraki Tanuki 2 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

Shigaraki Tanuki 2 - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition, Good Fort

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Shigaraki Tanuki, a beloved icon of Japanese folklore, is a masterfully crafted lucky charm hailing from Shigaraki, one of Japan's most esteemed pottery regions. This whimsical r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Shigaraki Tanuki - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition and Good Fort
Shigaraki Tanuki - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition and Good Fort

Shigaraki Tanuki - A Charming Ceramic Symbol of Japanese Tradition and Good Fort

By Vintage Japanese Monochrome

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Shigaraki Tanuki, a beloved icon of Japanese folklore, is a masterfully crafted lucky charm hailing from Shigaraki, one of Japan's most esteemed pottery regions. This whimsical r...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Ceramic "Cocaine" Cookie Jar
Italian Ceramic "Cocaine" Cookie Jar

Italian Ceramic "Cocaine" Cookie Jar

By Raymor

Located in Nashville, TN

Relive the 70's with this whimsical cookie jar. Italian pottery imported by Raymor.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sarreguemines French Majolica Head Pitcher
Sarreguemines French Majolica Head Pitcher

Sarreguemines French Majolica Head Pitcher

Unavailable

H 8.5 in W 7.75 in D 6 in

Sarreguemines French Majolica Head Pitcher

By Sarreguemines

Located in Milton, DE

Sarreguemines is known for their whimsical editions of MAjolica Pottery. Made for the english market these face pitchers served water in local pubs in Englan Scotland and Whales.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Whimsical Pottery Hippo With Bird
Massive Whimsical Pottery Hippo With Bird

Massive Whimsical Pottery Hippo With Bird

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful massive glazed pottery Hippopotamus with a bird perched on his back. It is just shy of 2 feet long. Not signed that we can see. The tail has been repaired at some point a...

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Italian Parti-colored Pottery Bull
Italian Parti-colored Pottery Bull

Italian Parti-colored Pottery Bull

Sold

H 8 in W 9 in D 4 in

Italian Parti-colored Pottery Bull

Located in Wilton, CT

Fun and whimsical pottery bull, in the style of Bitossi, but with unusual multi-colored decoration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Mexican Pottery Side Table
Whimsical Mexican Pottery Side Table

Whimsical Mexican Pottery Side Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

Whimsical pottery face side table, Mexican, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Spanish pottery figure of a girl with duck
Whimsical Spanish pottery figure of a girl with duck

Whimsical Spanish pottery figure of a girl with duck

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice whimsical pottery figure of a girl holding a duck.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of whimsical foo dogs
Pair of whimsical foo dogs

Pair of whimsical foo dogs

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H 7.5 in W 7 in D 3.25 in

Pair of whimsical foo dogs

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of Chinese celadon stoneware foo dogs, circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Pottery

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Ornament
19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Ornament

19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Ornament

Located in Winter Park, FL

Some chips and a restored crack. This whimsical pottery sculpture is a nice decoration for the home or garden.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Ceramic Mexican Bookends
Pair of Ceramic Mexican Bookends

Pair of Ceramic Mexican Bookends

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H 6.69 in W 3.54 in D 4.33 in

Pair of Ceramic Mexican Bookends

Located in Mexico, DF

Pair of whimsical pottery bookends, made in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico probably in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, circa 1850
Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, circa 1850

Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, circa 1850

Located in Downingtown, PA

Staffordshire pottery cat, circa 1850. The wonderful cat sits on an oval base on its hindquarters, its ears pricked and is painted whimsically with brown and red fur.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Circus Motife Pottery Bowl
Whimsical Circus Motife Pottery Bowl

Whimsical Circus Motife Pottery Bowl

Sold

H 4.75 in Dm 15.5 in

Whimsical Circus Motife Pottery Bowl

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderfully whimsical piece of pottery depicting a lively circus theme in brilliant colors.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Early Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, Early 19th Century
Early Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, Early 19th Century

Early Staffordshire Pottery Whimsical Cat, Early 19th Century

Located in Downingtown, PA

Early Staffordshire Pottery Cat, Early 19th century. The large whimsical cat with brown and iron-red sponging sits on its hind quarters on an oval base with blue sponging with a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Pair of Whimsical Italian White Ceramic Pottery Centrepieces Bowls
Pair of Whimsical Italian White Ceramic Pottery Centrepieces Bowls

Pair of Whimsical Italian White Ceramic Pottery Centrepieces Bowls

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderfully designed pair of circular accessories or centrepieces having bases with three elephants with raised trunks that support the bowls above.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Royal Copenhagen Pottery Bears by Knud Kyhn
Whimsical Royal Copenhagen Pottery Bears by Knud Kyhn

Whimsical Royal Copenhagen Pottery Bears by Knud Kyhn

Located in New York, NY

A playful and whimsical bear family created by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Ceramics, 1940's. The bears are done in a white porcelin clay with Sung glaze. Each one signed and stamp...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, “The topsy-turvy world”
Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, “The topsy-turvy world”

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, “The topsy-turvy world”

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Il Mondo Alla Rovecia Pattern, (“The topsy-turvy world”), After opera by Antonio Salieri, 1950-60s The set of whimsical pott...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Whimsical Original Pottery Sculpture by David Gil of Bennington Artware Studio
Whimsical Original Pottery Sculpture by David Gil of Bennington Artware Studio

Whimsical Original Pottery Sculpture by David Gil of Bennington Artware Studio

By David Gil

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Distinctive David Gil whimsical ceramic face sculpture that conjures “Picasso”, using negative space imaginatively. Mounted on custom painted wood stand.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Whimsical Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Horse
Whimsical Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Horse

Whimsical Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Horse

By Bitossi

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Abstracted form of a horse designed by Aldo Londi in the Blue Rimini style series for Bitossi, Italy. Wonderful turquoise and green coloration and geometric decoration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight Coasters-“The Topsy-turvy World”
Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight Coasters-“The Topsy-turvy World”

Piero Fornasetti Set of Eight Coasters-“The Topsy-turvy World”

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti set of eight coasters, Il Mondo Alla Rovecia Pattern, (“The topsy-turvy world”), 1950-60s The set of whimsical pottery barware coaster represent different scene...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera
Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Italian Opera

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piero Fornasetti Complete Set of Eight Ceramic Coasters, Il Mondo Alla Rovecia Pattern, (“The topsy-turvy world”), After opera by Antonio Salieri, 1950-60s The set of whimsical pott...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Toucan Table Lamps With Black Shades and Whimsical
Pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Toucan Table Lamps With Black Shades and Whimsical

Pair of 1970s Glazed Pottery Toucan Table Lamps With Black Shades and Whimsical

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

These lamps perfectly blend vintage charm with a modern edge, making them a standout addition to any coastal, tropical, or eclectic interior. • Vintage 1970s glazed pottery bases wit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Clay

Whimsical Wire Rooster Sculpture by Rosenthal Netter
Whimsical Wire Rooster Sculpture by Rosenthal Netter

Whimsical Wire Rooster Sculpture by Rosenthal Netter

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H 13.25 in W 2.75 in L 13.25 in

Whimsical Wire Rooster Sculpture by Rosenthal Netter

By Rosenthal Netter

Located in Ferndale, MI

Wire rooster sculpture mounted on glazed top pottery square. Partial Rosenthal Netter paper label remains.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Wire

Pair of Whimsical Zebra Print Ceramic Melon Lamps
Pair of Whimsical Zebra Print Ceramic Melon Lamps

Pair of Whimsical Zebra Print Ceramic Melon Lamps

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a whimsical pair of ceramic zebra print melon-form lamps with rosewood caps and bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical  Vase Lamp Teddy Bear Eva Fritz-Lindner
Whimsical  Vase Lamp Teddy Bear Eva Fritz-Lindner

Whimsical Vase Lamp Teddy Bear Eva Fritz-Lindner

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a wonderful handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed few- of- a- kind, mid-century modern ceramic creation of a tall classic footed bottle vase or possible lamp base by master ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Huge Whimsical Goose Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Huge Whimsical Goose Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner

Huge Whimsical Goose Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner

Located in South Burlington, VT

A one-of-a-kind monumental Whimsical Goose "Three heads are better than one" - a fantastic big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (193...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Whimsical Blue Bird Sculpture Hand-Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Whimsical Blue Bird Sculpture Hand-Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Whimsical Blue Bird Sculpture Hand-Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Located in South Burlington, VT

A whimsical blue bird sculpture master work designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner, (1933-2017) This is a creative handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed blue glazed bird....

Category

Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner

Located in South Burlington, VT

A whimsical Pea Fowl bird sculpture master work designed and hand painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner, (1933-2017) This is a creative handmade, hand painted and hand glazed sculpture in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer”  Sculpture, 1970, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer”  Sculpture, 1970, Eva Fritz-Lindner

Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer” Sculpture, 1970, Eva Fritz-Lindner

Located in South Burlington, VT

It was possibly inspired by the Ancient Greece Thira pottery form known as a -nippled ewer- , 18th-19th century BC.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1962 Selbmann Roma Monumental Pottery Sculpture Woman Sitting
1962 Selbmann Roma Monumental Pottery Sculpture Woman Sitting

1962 Selbmann Roma Monumental Pottery Sculpture Woman Sitting

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful whimsical massive pottery terracotta sculpture from 1962, signed Selbmann Roma, Italy.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Bitossi for Raymor Italian Pottery Duck Figure Covered Candy Dish
Vintage Bitossi for Raymor Italian Pottery Duck Figure Covered Candy Dish

Vintage Bitossi for Raymor Italian Pottery Duck Figure Covered Candy Dish

By Bitossi

Located in Wilton, CT

Whimsical Bitossi pottery duck form covered dish with bold polka dot glazes on a matt black ground, circa 1960's. 7" high, 8 3/4" long, 4 3/4" wide.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Midcentury MCM Pottery Horse Figure Raymor Lisa Larson Bernard Rooke
Vintage Midcentury MCM Pottery Horse Figure Raymor Lisa Larson Bernard Rooke

Vintage Midcentury MCM Pottery Horse Figure Raymor Lisa Larson Bernard Rooke

Located in Wilton, CT

Whimsical vintage pottery horse figure, dressed with decorative bangles and saddle blanket, smiling and rotund, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Post Modern Studio Made Pottery Vase with Figural Graphic Nudes
Post Modern Studio Made Pottery Vase with Figural Graphic Nudes

Post Modern Studio Made Pottery Vase with Figural Graphic Nudes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Studio made pottery vase. Whimsical post modern details. Squiggle handles.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

American Mid Century California Design Handcrafted Sudio Pottery Bud Vase Signed
American Mid Century California Design Handcrafted Sudio Pottery Bud Vase Signed

American Mid Century California Design Handcrafted Sudio Pottery Bud Vase Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical California pottery studio handcrafted bud vase circa 1970's signed by C Moore beautiful glaze and shape.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Primitive Graffito Pottery Lamp by Kelby, 1950's
Primitive Graffito Pottery Lamp by Kelby, 1950's

Primitive Graffito Pottery Lamp by Kelby, 1950's

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful and whimsical graffito etched pottery lamp by Kelby Pottery Co.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Monkey Catchall, Signed Italy
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Monkey Catchall, Signed Italy

Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Monkey Catchall, Signed Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Keywords: mid-century Italian ceramics, monkey catchall, figural pottery, Italian art pottery, whimsical decor, 1950s ceramics, vintage sculpture bowl, hand-painted Italy, collectibl...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Great Ceramic Monkey or Chimpanzee Sculpture
Great Ceramic Monkey or Chimpanzee Sculpture

Great Ceramic Monkey or Chimpanzee Sculpture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A great ceramic possibly Majolica or pottery whimsical Monkey or Chimpanzee. Not signed but likely Italian from the 1960s.

Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Whimsical Guido Gambone Pottery Giraffe
Whimsical Guido Gambone Pottery Giraffe

Whimsical Guido Gambone Pottery Giraffe

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H 9.75 in W 3.5 in D 5 in

Whimsical Guido Gambone Pottery Giraffe

By Guido Gambone

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A whimsical pottery giraffe by the Italian master Guido Gambone.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Pottery Owl
Japanese Pottery Owl

Japanese Pottery Owl

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H 11 in Dm 10 in

Japanese Pottery Owl

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-829 Japanese hand made and decorated large whimsical pottery owl.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Whimsical Pair Signed Jaru Silvered Ceramic Horse Sculptures Mid-Century Modern
Whimsical Pair Signed Jaru Silvered Ceramic Horse Sculptures Mid-Century Modern

Whimsical Pair Signed Jaru Silvered Ceramic Horse Sculptures Mid-Century Modern

By Jaru

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Minimalist Modern Ceramic Horses with Mirrored Metallic Glaze by California based pottery studio Jaru, c1970. Pieces are in excellent condition with normal wear.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Sergio Bustamante, Attributed Hatchling Bird Pottery Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante, Attributed Hatchling Bird Pottery Sculpture

Sergio Bustamante, Attributed Hatchling Bird Pottery Sculpture

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sergio Bustamante, Attributed Hatchling Bird Pottery Sculpture  Unmarked, attributed to Sergio Bustamante  Mexico, late 20th century A whimsical pottery sculpture of a hatchling bir...

Category

20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Piggy Bank by Aase, Denmark, 1960s
Stoneware Piggy Bank by Aase, Denmark, 1960s

Stoneware Piggy Bank by Aase, Denmark, 1960s

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

Stoneware Piggy Bank by Aase, Denmark, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Until that time you will have the pleasure of enjoying a wonderfully whimsical piece of sculptural pottery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp
Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp

Italian Pottery Whimsical Face Table Lamp

By Fantoni

Located in Ferndale, MI

Italian terracotta or redware whimsy lamp in shape of a mustached gentleman.

Category

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

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Whimsical Black & White 'Inflatable Chair' Art Studio Pottery
Whimsical Black & White 'Inflatable Chair' Art Studio Pottery

Whimsical Black & White 'Inflatable Chair' Art Studio Pottery

By Colin Murphy

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Whimsical studio art pottery by an unknown maker. A fun decorative object or table decoration causing much amusement and smiles to whoever sees it.

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Whimsical 1970's Jaru Pottery Owl Sculpture California Mid Century
Whimsical 1970's Jaru Pottery Owl Sculpture California Mid Century

Whimsical 1970's Jaru Pottery Owl Sculpture California Mid Century

By Jaru

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical Mid century pottery ceramic owl , circa 1970's great condition no chips or cracks.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Whimsical Vintage Drip Glazed 'Bolt' Signed Art Studio Stoneware Pottery Vase
Whimsical Vintage Drip Glazed 'Bolt' Signed Art Studio Stoneware Pottery Vase

Whimsical Vintage Drip Glazed 'Bolt' Signed Art Studio Stoneware Pottery Vase

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Whimsical and interesting piece of drip glazed studio art pottery vase or vessel with applied 'bolts' - also made of clay.

Category

Early 20th Century German Brutalist Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Kimono with Embroidery Designs
Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Kimono with Embroidery Designs

Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Wedding Kimono with Embroidery Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese Wedding Kimono with bold embroidery designs. The auspicious attire was known as Uchikake and was worn by the bride during the wedding ceremony made from silk and hea...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Hand-Painted Ceramic Tulipiere by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, 1970s
Hand-Painted Ceramic Tulipiere by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, 1970s

Hand-Painted Ceramic Tulipiere by Bjørn Wiinblad, Denmark, 1970s

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in San Francisco, CA

A hand-painted ceramic tulipiere by Bjørn Wiinblad featuring a stylized female figure supporting a tiered vase with yellow and turquoise decoration. Numbered 6-12 70 to base. Proven...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Bjorn Winblad Eva Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad Denmark
Vintage Mid-Century Bjorn Winblad Eva Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad Denmark

Vintage Mid-Century Bjorn Winblad Eva Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad Denmark

By Jonathan Adler, Aldo Londi, Lladró Atelier, Bjorn Wiinblad, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Sculptural and modernist vase by Danish artist Bjorn Winblad. This piece is rich in color and detail: blues, along with yellows and pinks against earthenware create beauty and excit...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Whimsical Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of whimsical pottery on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of whimsical pottery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each item from our selection of whimsical pottery bearing Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Bitossi, Jaru and Piotr Baro each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of whimsical pottery that is worth considering.

How Much is a Whimsical Pottery?

Prices for a piece of whimsical pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $6,300, while the average can fetch as much as $975.