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Creator: Cowan Pottery
"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s
"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s

"Tropical Fish and Seaweed, " Rare Art Deco Trivet/Paperweight by Cowan, 1920s

By Cowan Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An especially rare piece of high style Art Deco ceramics by the renowned Cowan firm just outside Cleveland, this vividly-glazed trivet depicts a pair of ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Cowan Pottery Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pelican bookends ''E-864" designed by Albert Drexler Jacobson for Cowan Pottery
Pelican bookends ''E-864" designed by Albert Drexler Jacobson for Cowan Pottery

Pelican bookends ''E-864" designed by Albert Drexler Jacobson for Cowan Pottery

By Cowan Pottery, Albert Drexler Jacobson

Located in Lynn, MA

Important and rare Art Deco bookends designed by Albert Drexler Jacobson(1895-1973). Fantastic modern and geometric shapes with three color glaze combinations that truly make this se...

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20th Century American Cowan Pottery Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Cowan Pottery ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Cowan Pottery ceramics are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cowan Pottery ceramics, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Cowan Pottery were created in the Art Deco style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by and Waylande Desantis Gregory. Prices for Cowan Pottery ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $1,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,375.

Questions About Cowan Pottery Ceramics

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Cowan pottery was made in two different places. In 1912, R. Guy Cowan established his workshop on a farm in Lakewood, Ohio. He ceased production to serve in World War I. After returning from the war, he opened his new production facility in Rocky River, Ohio. The company shuttered in 1931. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cowan pottery.