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Harris Strong Decorative Art

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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Creator: Harris Strong
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Tile Art of A Roman Landscape by Harris Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large tile depiction of a roman landscape including an aqueduct and other out buildings. Colorful and tastefully done on 18 square tiles which are then framed in a period si...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut, Paint

Harris Strong Painting Titled Grove Signed Brent
By Harris Strong
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Harris Strong Studio was a prominent American design studio renowned for its innovative and artistic approach to ceramic and tile work during the mid-20th century. Founded by artist ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong Decorative Art

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

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 Decorative Art

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Glass, Paper

Mid Century Modern Abstract Art Media by American Artist Harris Strong. C 1970s
By Harris Strong
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Lithograph / Mixed Media Wall Art by American Artist Harris Strong. Circa 1970s. It features an earthy tone, mixed media-inspired abstract l...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong Decorative Art

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Paper

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 Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Hardwood

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 Decorative Art

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Original Frame Mix-Media Abstract Wall Decor by Artist Harris Strong Signed
By Harris Strong
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely frame in all original condition rare pieces by listed artist Harris Strong, great condition, circa 1980s signed and numbered. Memphis Collage.
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20th Century American Post-Modern Harris Strong Decorative Art

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Glass

Harris G. Strong Colorful Hand Painted "Three Musician" Wall Tile Art, 1960's
By Harris Strong
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Harris G. Strong hand-painted, reflective Glazed Ceramic Tile "Musicians" Wall Hanging in the original cerused wood frame. Featuring an abstract musical theme on twelve ceramic tiles...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Harris Strong Decorative Art

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Ceramic, Wood

Graphic Print Set in Polished Stainless Steel Panel by Harris G. Strong
By Harris Strong
Located in New York, NY
Graphic print set in a polished stainless steel panel by Harris G. Strong, American, 1970s Label on back reads “Harris G. Strong Incorporated”.
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1970s American Vintage Harris Strong Decorative Art

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Stainless Steel

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Midcentury Harris Strong Cubist Ceramic Tile Portrait of a Lady
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By Harris Strong
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Large Harris Strong Man Tile Art
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Wonderful Large Harris Strong Woman Tile Art A
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Harris Strong decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Harris Strong decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harris Strong decorative art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative art 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 decorative art by Alexander Calder, Raymond Wendell, and Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. Prices for Harris Strong decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,285.

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