David Cressey, a multi-disciplinary artist who had a six-decade career, created pottery and ceramics that revolutionized indoor/outdoor planters with their architectural style. Implementing artistic functionality into his pieces, Cressey designed in modern and mid-century modern styles. He created many planters, vases and table lamps, which remain highly desirable to collectors.
Cressey was the first artist in residence at Architectural Pottery in Los Angeles in 1961, helping to transform its urban and residential work. This was highly influential in the architecture and design worlds as the company mass-produced and sold sculptural, functional pieces.
Cressey also opened a design studio in Venice Beach, California, collaborating with Group Artec and Earthgender Ceramics. When Architectural Pottery closed in the mid-1980s due to a fire, Cressey continued to produce art, this time in the medium of mixed media on wood.
Cressey artwork evokes a similar physical and sensory experience as his vessels, lanterns and folk art ceramics. Evocatively Californian, his paintings evolved from his clay-based practice with a masterful use of color, saturation and texture. His fine art training included studying at the University of Southern California under Vivika Heino and at the University of California, Los Angeles, with Laura Andreson.
In 2006, he received the California Design Award. Museums that have exhibited his work include the Pasadena Art Museum in 1967, the Everson Museum of Art in 1961, the Oakland Museum of California in 1961 and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 2011.
On 1stDibs, find a rare collection of David Cressey building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and more.
David Cressey Olive Green Pro Artisan Ceramic Table Lamp for Architectural Potte
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Glazed Ceramic, New Custom Linen Shade, New Brass Hardware Dimensions 30.25in H x 12in W x 12in D Lamp Shade: 11in H x 15in W ____________________________ Transforming a ...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Table Lamps by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a fantastic pair of large stoneware table lamps by David Cressey, California's favorite mid century ceramic artist. The lamp forms are a tall gourd shape with a speckled yel...
Brass
Mid Century David Cressey Textured Glaze Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Table Lamp
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Troy, MI
Large scale textured ceramic lamp by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery circa 1970s Dark olive glazed stoneware with applied abstract textured design Mounted to wood base 10 i...
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey Ceramic Table Lamp for Architectural Pottery with Textured Surface
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Chicago, IL
Ceramic table lamp designed by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery. It has a speckled brown glaze over a creamy base color and a textural surface treatment of freely applied squi...
Ceramic
$1,700
David Cressey Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pottery lamp by David Cressey. Lamp measures 24" high from base to the bottom of socket. Ceramic portion is 20.5" high and 8" diameter. Lamp has been professionally rewired for a 3 w...
Ceramic
David Cressey, Earthtone Glaze Ceramic, Large Table Lamps, USA, 1970s
By David Cressey
Located in Stamford, CT
David Cressey, American Mid-Century Modern, Earth tone Glaze Ceramic, Large Table Lamps, USA, 1970s A pair of large ceramic lamps designed and produced by renowned studio potter Dav...
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderfully glazed and textured table lamp by Davis Cressey.
Ceramic
Chic David Cressey "Blue Stone" Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey Chic lamp table signed. Chic and Understated. It has been professionally rewired with 3-way switch and twist cord. Dimensions listed is the ...
Ceramic
David Cressey Large Scale Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey large scale ceramic lamp, circa 1970. This piece has been professionally rewired. Measures: 25" To the top of the socket. 19.75" To the top of the ceramic. 10....
Brass
David Cressey Glazed Drip Texture Ceramic Table Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Glazed Ceramic, New Custom Linen Shade, New Brass Hardware Dimensions: 35in H x 10in W x 10in D Lamp Shade: 12in H x 18in W ________________________________________ Tra...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Cressey Flame Glaze Table Lamp, Ceramic, 1970s
By David Cressey
Located in South Jordan, UT
Stunning, large scale David Cressey flame glaze ceramic lamp circa 1970s. This lamp features unique earth tones composed of deep maroons, brown, bl...
Ceramic
David Cressey Stoneware Flame Glaze Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey flame glaze table lamp, c.1960's, USA. The wheel thrown stoneware lamp features a speckled flame glaze detail. The cream and brown glaze pattern drip lines terminate ne...
Ceramic, Linen
Substantial David Cressey Pale Olive & Umber Art Pottery Table Lamp, 1960's
By David Cressey
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large California Modern David Cressey speckled pottery table lamp, 1960s. Featuring a handcrafted smoothly speckled two tone bulbous glazed stoneware form, with earthen base. Pale Ol...
Ceramic
David Cressey Pro Artisan Ceramic Table lamp
By David Cressey
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Cressey Pro Artisan series large ceramic table lamp. Impressive and commanding scale lamp with applied geometric relief on an asymmetri...
Ceramic
David Cressey Stoneware Lamp for Architectural Pottery, 1960s
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey stoneware lamp, c.1960s, USA. The wheel thrown stoneware lamp features a navy blue glaze with an applied textured linear detail near the base. The ceramic form sits ato...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Walnut, Linen
Large Scale David Cressey Green Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large Scale David Cressey Green Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970. Measures: 17.5" to the top of the ceramic base. 23" to the top of the socket. 12.88" Diameter. ( The lamp shade is no...
Ceramic
David Cressey Pro Artisan Series Ceramic Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Cressey design Pro Artisan series ceramic table lamp. Eye catching drip glaze pattern on a impressive scale terracotta body. Ready to install and enjoy.
Ceramic
David Cressey Triangular Stoneware Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey stoneware lamp, c.1960s, USA. The wheel thrown stoneware lamp features an olive green speckled glaze with applied textured lines that intersect at the top of the lamp c...
Bronze
Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps, 1960s, David Cressey Style
By David Cressey
Located in South Jordan, UT
Pair of David Cressey style glazed ceramic table lamps, 1960 production. The lamp pair has stunning unglazed ceramic bodies with drip glazing and are priced as a pair. These would pa...
Ceramic
$970 / item
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Table Side Lamp, Olive Green with Lampshade
By Manolo Eirin
Located in Carballo, ES
This table lamp is made of ceramic, by a specialist in traditional pottery, with an exterior vitrified for greater light projection. The lampshade and the bulb are not included, but ...
Iron
Postmodern Martini Lamp by David Krys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare 1993 postmodern martini lamp designed by David Krys. Metal wire forms the glass' shape with a skewered green olive stuffed with a red light bulb disguised as a pimento. Great ...
Chrome
$3,995 / set
H 20 in Dm 11.5 in
Pair Sculptural Hand-Carved Ceramic Table Lamps by Casual Lamps of California
By David Cressey, Frederick Cooper, Casual Lamps of California, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of studio-made ceramic table lamps by Casual Lamps of California, each built around a generous, drum-round body that reads as much like sculpture as it does lighting. T...
Ceramic
$8,500
H 32 in Dm 11.5 in
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sgraffito, Olive, Terracotta
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in New York, NY
Lee Rosen for Design Technics Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sgraffito, Olive, Terracotta, 1960s. Large-scale hand-thrown ceramic table lamp with an intricate sgraffito pattern over a brick te...
Ceramic
$1,750 / set
H 30 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of 2 Vintage Textured Rough Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a pair of vintage, 70's era textured rough glazed ceramic table lamps. Ideal for designers searching for the perfect accent lighting that is simultaneously subtle and all...
Ceramic
Large Drip Glaze Ceramic Lamps, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic lamp with a drip glaze in various colors 42x22 Base Only 28x8 Shade Not Included
Ceramic
David Cressey Large Scale Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey large scale ceramic lamp, circa 1970. This piece has been professionally rewired. Measures: 25" To the top of the socket. 19.75" To the top of the ceramic. 10....
Brass
$4,678 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
1970s Pair of Large Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Tommaso Barbi, Italian
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of very large table lamps, designed by the renowned Italian designer Tommaso Barbi in the 1970s, features an elegant swirl design. The lamps are crafted from high-qua...
Ceramic
Art Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern art pottery table lamp. Rust brown and green colors.
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic Table Lamp by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderfully glazed and textured table lamp by Davis Cressey.
Ceramic
Large David Cressey Vintage Ceramic Lamp Base
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Chicago, IL
A large Danish modern style vintage ceramic lamp base by David Cressey. In the manner of Gordon Martz.
Pottery
A pair of mid-century ceramic table lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful pair ceramic table lamps designed by Bitossi, Italy. These pretty lamps have white chamotted glazed base with texture and lower band with blue decoration. Period- ca. 1960 ...
Ceramic
$2,995
H 35.5 in Dm 17 in
Impressive David Cressey Architectural Pottery Lamp Dark Textured Pro Artisan Pa
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An impressive David Cressey for Architectural Pottery lamp. The glaze is a semi-gloss dark green with speckled brown on the iconic textured Pro Artisan pattern. The stoneware body...
Brass
Vintage crackle glaze ceramic table lamp. France, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
Lamp base only - Shade not supplied. 1970s French crackle glaze ceramic table lamp in off-white Good size, really nice shape, well proportioned. Fully functional. Excellent vintag...
Ceramic
David Cressey Glazed Stoneware Leaf Lamp
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey glazed stoneware table lamp, for Architectural Pottery's Pro Artisan Collection, c.1960s, USA. The wheel thrown stoneware lamp features the iconic leaf pattern througho...
Stoneware, Linen
Pair of Large Vintage Mid Century Stoneware Lamps by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a pair of monumental ceramic table lamps by beloved California potter David Cressey. The stoneware forms feature a beautiful gre...
Stoneware
David Cressey and Robert Maxwell Earthgender Ceramic Lamp
By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Stoneware lamp by David Cressey and Robert Maxwell for their company, Earthgender. 1970s. Dimensions: 11" diameter X 30 tall (with harp) Ceramic portion alone is 17" high
Ceramic
Sold
H 32 in W 8 in D 8 in
David Cressey Drip Glaze Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Troy, MI
Large scale textured ceramic lamp by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery circa 1970s Golden Ochre glazed stoneware with applied vertical drip texture Mounted to wood base 8 inc...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 18 in D 14 in
Monumental David Cressey Turquoise Studio Pottery Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By David Cressey
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Enormous triple drip glaze stoneware art pottery lamp by artist David Cressey. Gorgeous turquoise blue drip glazed on each side. Prestine original condition. No damage of any kind. C...
Stoneware
Three Sided Stoneware Lamp by David Cressey
By David Cressey
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three sided stoneware lamp by David Cressey. Lamp measures 24." high from base to the bottom of socket. Ceramic portion is 20" high and 9" diameter. Lamp has been professionally re...
Ceramic
California Ceramic Artist David Cressey Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic table lamp by California ceramic artist David Cressey having a brown speckled glaze over an earth toned green under glaze. A tapered form with a step wedge top going into rou...
Brass
David Cressey Large Scale Ceramic Lamps, California, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey Large Scale Ceramic Lamps, California, circa 1970. This pair has been professionally rewired. Measures: 25.5" to the top of the socket. 20" to the top of the ceram...
Ceramic
David Cressey Floral Motif Ceramic Glazed Lamp
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large scale David Cressey Ceramic Lamp, c.1960s, USA. The wheel thrown ceramic lamp features a speckled greenish colored glaze with applied floral detailing in a brown-red tone. The ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey "Flame Glaze" Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large scale David Cressey "Flame Glaze" ceramic lamp, circa 1970. Measures: 21.13" To the top of the socket. 16" To the top of the ceramic. 13" diameter (The lamp shade is not i...
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey Green "Flame Glaze" Ceramic Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large scale David Cressey Green "Flame Glaze" ceramic lamp, circa 1970. Professionally rewired. Measures: 23" To the top of the socket. 17.5" To the top of the ceramic. 13.5" diame...
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey Monumental Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970
By David Cressey
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
David Cressey Monumental Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1970. Measures: 36 7/8" to the top of the socket 31" to the top of the cerami...
Ceramic, Stoneware
California Ceramic Artist David Cressey Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Oakland, CA
Ceramic table lamp by California ceramic artist David Cressey, the body color of the lamp is a dark turquoise with more of an black / brown added, the circumference has an raised rib...
Brass
David Cressey Textured Stoneware Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By David Cressey, Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey stoneware lamp, c.1960s, USA. The wheel thrown stoneware lamp features a speckled cream glaze with applied textured drip details. The ceramic form sits atop a turned oiled walnut base. The newly rewired lamp...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
David Cressey Textured Stoneware Lamp for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey flame glaze lamp, circa 1960s, USA. The wheel thrown stoneware lamp features a speckled flame glaze detail. The burnt orange and brown glaze pattern drip lines terminate near the base of the lamp, mimicking the pattern of flames. The newly rewired lamp...
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut