Gouda Pottery Candle Holders

A stylish Dutch hand painted art pottery vase decorated with stylized floral designs by Gouda Schoonhoven and dating from around 1920. The well potted bottled shaped vase is of small...

This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...

Pair of lead crystal candle holders was made in Czech Republic for Mikasa. Vintage reproduction of Art Deco style, the candle holders are ...

MARKINGS Each candle holder is fully marked on the bottom, including date XX (ca. 1920) and model number (2304). ROOCKWOOD POTTERY Roockwood is the synonym of the American Art Pottery. Founded on Thanksgiving Day in 1880 by Maria Longworth Storer, Rookwood made history – the first large manufacturing enterprise founded and owned by a woman in the United States and launching the art pottery movement in America. Within a decade, Rookwood pottery gained international acclaim, rivaling European and Asian firms that had been in existence for hundreds or thousands of years. Maria Longworth Nicholas, was the daughter of a wealthy art collector, she was inspired by Japanese pottery. When she discussed her desire to create fine pottery with her father, he provided the means and environment that allowed her to pursue her creative passions. And although it may have started as a hobby, the talented Maria quickly managed to establish Rookwood pottery as a quality producer of fine ceramic art potter. She setup the Rookwood company, hired artists like Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani who came to work for the company in 1887, and talented art students and encouraged them to use their creativity to experiment and create unique pottery pieces. Almost every piece designed by these artists sold for hundreds of dollars, and today they are regarded as highly collectible. A Rookwood piece by Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani sold for $198,000 in 1991. He was a Rookwood artist from 1887 until 1948. The Rookwood airbrush, called the mouth atomizer, was developed by Rookwood to apply glazes in an innovative way. The technique helped the company develop its own individual look. The atomizer helped add the beautiful layers of color Rookwood is known for, and the technique is still used at the Rookwood pottery today. More well-known pottery manufacturers and recognized artists doubted this female led company would have what it takes to succeed, but much to their surprise Rookwood turned out to be one of the best. By combining extraordinary attention to detail and innovative design Maria Longworth Nicholas made Rookwood the standard for ceramic pottery manufacturers to aim for. Today antique and vintage Rookwood Pottery...

Gouda Holland mid-century pottery vase 1950s multicolor.

A pair of hand painted candlesticks with cobalt blue ground, green and orange floral decor. Charming us with their graceful motifs, each of this pair of hand-painted candlesticks fea...

This is a wonderful pair of folk art candlesticks from Poland. Probably early twentieth century. Beautifully hand painted with flowers and leaves, the candlestick rest on a trio of b...

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts glazed art pottery candlestick holders By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1946 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light blue color. Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 3.75"H...

Geometry meets glamour in this rare pair of English Art Deco candlesticks, their forms built from alternating octagonal discs of clear Lucite and warm “tortoise” finish Bakelite. The...

Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Candlesticks, 1960s.

A stylish Dutch Gouda art deco pottery lidded pot decorated in the Sydney pattern made at Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (Plazuid) and dating from the 1920’s. The attractive and unusua...

A Dutch Art Deco ceramic vase with swirl pattern in deep red and white glazes. Made by Gouda, Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland. Made circa1930. Measures: Diameter 7", high 3.75".