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Harris Strong

American, 1920-2006

Harris Strong was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in 1920. His aunt owned a greeting card company, and that influenced him to become an artist. He also had a strong scientific bent, so he was meticulous about the engineering of his tiles, which featured many innovations, when competitors were creating pie plates, in his dismissive works. During World War II, Strong was a cryptographer, working directly under General Douglas MacArthur. Afterward, he studied ceramics and the chemistry of ceramic glazes at North Carolina State University. Then he worked in Brooklyn, New York, at Kelby Pottery. Later, his own business took off. Strong had showrooms in Chicago, New York and Tokyo. He created a 30' long free-standing ceramic tile mural for the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, which remains in place. One friend says he was the first to ever show art at a home furnishings show. He loved and sang Gilbert and Sullivan, collected stamps and played bridge. In 1970, Strong relocated to Trenton, Maine, but after a fire destroyed his glazes developed over 20 years, he shifted his focus to prints, serigraphs, woodcuts, etchings, engravings, collage and paintings. Strong died in 2006.

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Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965
Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965

Mid Century Modern Framed Ceramic Art Tile Composition by Harris Strong C1965

By Harris Strong

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic European village scene by Harris Strong on 5 tiles framed in a original period frame. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, frame has minor wear, see pics. Mos...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong
Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong

Mid Century Modern Cubist Mediterranean Village Scene in Tile by Harris Strong

By Harris Strong

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous Mediterranean Village scene in a Cubist manner on 4 tiles by Harris Strong. Beautiful artistic design and coloring depicting buildings with stairs and windows in an abstract...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong

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Ceramic, Hardwood

Vintage Mid-Century Harris Strong Painting Vignette
Vintage Mid-Century Harris Strong Painting Vignette

Vintage Mid-Century Harris Strong Painting Vignette

By Harris Strong

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Vibrant Still Life Painting VIGNETTE signed Harpel(?) for Harris Strong. Sure to brighten any space. Great subject matter with visual appeal and focal point. Framed in a minimalist w...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harris Strong

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Canvas, Paint

Large Harris Strong wall hanging colorful glazed ceramic riverfront city scape
Large Harris Strong wall hanging colorful glazed ceramic riverfront city scape

Large Harris Strong wall hanging colorful glazed ceramic riverfront city scape

By Harris Strong

Located in Ferndale, MI

Stylized riverfront city scape of glazed and fired Terra cotta . Eight buildings with a freighter passing by . The white triangle possibly a sailboat . Glazed in vivid colors assembl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Harris Strong

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Ceramic, Pottery

Harris Strong Walnut, Brass and Ceramic Tile Table Lamp
Harris Strong Walnut, Brass and Ceramic Tile Table Lamp

Harris Strong Walnut, Brass and Ceramic Tile Table Lamp

By Harris Strong

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Uncommon Harris strong three-socket table lamp composed of polished brass trim, inset walnut front and back panels, and applied ceramic tiles (different composition on front and back...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Modernist Tile Picture of a Bull by Harris G. Strong
Midcentury Modern Modernist Tile Picture of a Bull by Harris G. Strong

Midcentury Modern Modernist Tile Picture of a Bull by Harris G. Strong

By Harris Strong

Located in Downingtown, PA

Modernist Strength: Harris G. Strong Tile Picture of a Bull (1970) A dramatic and bold Mid-Century Modern ceramic tile picture by the renowned American artist Harris G. Strong, da...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong

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Ceramic

Original Art Work by C. Dunlap for Harris Strong
Original Art Work by C. Dunlap for Harris Strong

Original Art Work by C. Dunlap for Harris Strong

$295

H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in

Original Art Work by C. Dunlap for Harris Strong

By Harris Strong

Located in South Charleston, WV

Modernist wall mounted print art work. Earth Tone pastels, by C. Dunlap for Harris Strong, circa 1970. Measures: 17.5" x 15.5" 1.25" deep Original mixed media art signed by the artis...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong

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Glass, Paper

Harris Strong Walnut & Tile Lamp
Harris Strong Walnut & Tile Lamp

Harris Strong Walnut & Tile Lamp

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.5 in

Harris Strong Walnut & Tile Lamp

By Harris Strong

Located in Marietta, GA

I don’t buy single lamps very often, but I really liked the color of the ceramic tiles, in this particular lamp. Oiled walnut base, and side pieces, with a collage of tile pieces in ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong

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Walnut, Ceramic

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Harris Strong Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$1,900Wall-mounted SculpturesCeramic, Walnut1955
2025$780Ceramics, Picture FramesCeramic, Wood1970s
$1,340
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$780-$1,900
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Harris Strong furniture 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 Harris Strong furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Harris Strong 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 furniture by Lee Reynolds, Alexander Calder, and Greg Copeland. Prices for Harris Strong furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $225 and can go as high as $6,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,196.