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Creator: Robert Maxwell
Vintage Robert Maxwell Large Ceramic Bowl or Planter
Vintage Robert Maxwell Large Ceramic Bowl or Planter

Vintage Robert Maxwell Large Ceramic Bowl or Planter

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hand thrown studio pottery bowl or planter by famed California ceramicist Robert Maxwell. The bowl features a ridged texture and is without glaze providing an organic and natural aes...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown Glazed Earthenware Footed Vase
1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown Glazed Earthenware Footed Vase

1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown Glazed Earthenware Footed Vase

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960s Robert Maxwell Hand-Thrown Glazed Earthenware Footed Vase Executed by accomplished potter Robert Maxwell in hand-thrown earthenware, glazed and textured with a signature geome...

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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Ochre Planter for Earthgender
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Ochre Planter for Earthgender

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Ochre Planter for Earthgender

By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stoneware planter from Earthgender, a collaboration between David Cressey and Robert Maxwell in the early 1970s. This 15” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design, a patt...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter

By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 13.5” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design a pattern of l...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter

By David Cressey, Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 13” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design a pattern of lin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

Robert Maxwell Lidded Stoneware Pot
Robert Maxwell Lidded Stoneware Pot

Robert Maxwell Lidded Stoneware Pot

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown stoneware pot by California ceramicist Robert Maxwell. The pot has a warm brown stoneware exterior finish with sections of brown glazing. The interior is fully glazed in ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

Robert Maxwell Glazed Studio Pottery Planter with Floral Motif
Robert Maxwell Glazed Studio Pottery Planter with Floral Motif

Robert Maxwell Glazed Studio Pottery Planter with Floral Motif

By Robert Maxwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand thrown studio pottery planter by California ceramics artist Robert Maxwell, circa 1970s. This example has a flared lip and round body. It is d...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

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Stoneware

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Stoneware Planter for Earthgender

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 15” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design, a pattern of lines radiatin...

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David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Cylindrical Planter for Earthgender
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Cylindrical Planter for Earthgender

David Cressey & Robert Maxwell “Sunburst” Cylindrical Planter for Earthgender

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Robert Maxwell building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Robert Maxwell building and garden elements 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 Robert Maxwell building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Robert Maxwell 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 building and garden elements by Lagardo Tackett, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey, and John Follis. Prices for Robert Maxwell building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

Questions About Robert Maxwell Building and Garden Elements

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify Robert Maxwell pottery, search the bottom for a maker's mark. The American ceramicist incised his signature into the bases of many of his pieces. However, not all Robert Maxwell pottery is marked. As a result, you may also want to look at images of Maxwell's work to become familiar with his style. Maxwell was particularly well-known for using rutile glaze, which lent his pottery a speckled, mottled appearance. However, he experimented with other glazing techniques and even left some items unglazed. Because there is so much variation in his pottery, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you with the identification process. Explore a collection of Robert Maxwell pottery on 1stDibs.