Gouda Pottery Candlesticks

Hand-shaped wall light. Black ceramic designed and produced in France in the 1980s. It can be used as candlesticks, book rests or simple wall decoration object. It will bring a real ...

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

A nice French Art Deco candle wall sconce with a hand holding the candle holder. It is styled after a famous Andre Arbus design. This example is made of Brass with black painted area...

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.

Antique brass chamber candlestick with aged patina and adjustable mechanism and finger ring. Great patina to brass.

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 striking pair of hand forged iron candlesticks by French artist Michel Zadounaisky. These sculptural Art Deco candlesticks showcase the refined craftsmanship and strong architectur...

A pair of Art Deco candlesticks. A chromed slender stem. Set over a rounded with stepped chromed metal base with chromed metal top. Dimensions: H 18cm W 10cm Origin: English Date...

Pair of French Art Déco Ceramic Candlesticks in Fir Green Cord Look 1930s The candle holders have the appearance of a twisted rope or cord. The moulded, raised cord is oval at the b...

A Pair of Art Deco style candlesticks. A black bakelite stem set over a circular stepped base. Dimensions: H 13.5cm D of Base 10cm Re-chromed and polished with some replacement p...