Don Reitz Decorative Objects
American, 1929-2014
Donald Lester Reitz was an American ceramic artist, recognized for inspiring a reemergence of salt glaze pottery in the United States. He was a teacher of ceramic art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1962–88. During this period, he adapted the pottery firing technique developed in the Middle Ages, which involved pouring salt into the pottery kiln during the firing stage. The method was taught in European ceramic art schools, but largely unknown in United States studio pottery.
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Creator: Don Reitz
Don Reitz Signed Salt Fired Studio Ceramic Pottery Sculpture Vase
By Don Reitz
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and unique work by famed American ceramic master Don Reitz who was known for his salt-fired works and the distinctive colors and forms he achiev...
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Don Reitz Important Abstract Expressionist Ceramic Sculpture
By Don Reitz
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Don Reitz (1929-2014) thrown vase. Brutalized, incised, glazed and sculpted into a suggestion of a figure. About as 'attacked' and expressive as a thrown ceramic gets. Sign...
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Don Reitz Studio Ceramic Vase
By Don Reitz
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large ceramic tea bowl with abstract design.
Signed on the bottom “Reitz”.
Measures: 4.5" H x 5.25" D.
Don Reitz (1929-2014) is recognized as one of the most important and influ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Don Reitz Decorative Objects
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Pottery Vessel or Sculpture by noted American Potter Don Reitz
By Don Reitz
Located in Greensboro, NC
Large impressive pottery sculpture, vessel form, by Don Reitz (1929-2014)
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Don Reitz
AMERICAN, 1929-2014
Donald Lester Reitz was an American ceramic artist, recogn...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Don Reitz Decorative Objects
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Don Reitz decorative objects 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 Don Reitz decorative objects, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Don Reitz were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Paul Soldner, Kenji Fujita, and Charles and Ray Eames. Prices for Don Reitz decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $495 and can go as high as $2,845, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,263.
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- Why is Don Reitz famous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Don Reitz is famous for his influence on ceramic arts. He is recognized for inspiring a reemergence of salt glaze pottery in the United States. Reitz served as a ceramic art professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1962 to 1988. During this period, he adapted a pottery firing technique developed in the Middle Ages, which involved pouring salt into the pottery kiln during the firing stage. The method was taught in European ceramic art schools but was largely unknown in American studio pottery. Explore a collection of Don Reitz pottery on 1stDibs.