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Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

American, b. 1924

Warren MacKenzie is recognized as a true master of 20th-century ceramic art. Through his traditional wheel-thrown vessels, hIs pottery embodies strong influences from Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. His work consistently represents the confidence of where the potter’s hand is felt and touched through the utilitarian pots that are produced for use in everyday life. Among other numerous awards, MacKenzie was named a Regent’s Professor, a fellow of the International Academy of Ceramics, and was the first to receive the Minnesota Governor’s Award in Crafts in 1986. In 1997, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Crafts Council and in 1998 was honored with the Gold Medal from the American Crafts Council. His work is represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; The National Folk Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan; the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England; Contemporary American Crafts Museum in New York; Bernard Leach Study Collection in Bath, England, the Minnesota Museum of American Art in St. Paul and the Weisman Art Museum and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis.

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Creator: Warren MacKenzie
Two Faceted Glazed Pottery Vases by Warren MacKenzie
Two Faceted Glazed Pottery Vases by Warren MacKenzie

Two Faceted Glazed Pottery Vases by Warren MacKenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two faceted glazed pottery vases by Warren MacKenzie. Heavy pieces with thick walls and beautiful glazing. Both stamped at the base. Measurements listed (6 in. diameter x 9 in. tall...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Warren MacKenzie Glazed Ceramic Drop Rim Footed Bowl in Stoneware 20th Century
Warren MacKenzie Glazed Ceramic Drop Rim Footed Bowl in Stoneware 20th Century

Warren MacKenzie Glazed Ceramic Drop Rim Footed Bowl in Stoneware 20th Century

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Troy, MI

Drop rim bowl by renowned ceramic artist Warren MacKenzie 20th Century Glazed stoneware shallow form vessel on footed base with decorative incised detailing 11 inch diameter 4.25 i...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Ceramic Stoneware Tea Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Ceramic Stoneware Tea Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie

Ceramic Stoneware Tea Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Potted in a column shape with a prominent encircling ridged node in the midsection, the upright bowl evokes th...

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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Mid-Century Ceramic Platter, 1970s North America
Warren MacKenzie Mid-Century Ceramic Platter, 1970s North America

Warren MacKenzie Mid-Century Ceramic Platter, 1970s North America

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Large studio pottery platter with brown decorative dashes. Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Bowl with Carving by Warren Mackenzie
Large Ceramic Bowl with Carving by Warren Mackenzie

Large Ceramic Bowl with Carving by Warren Mackenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in an alms bowl shape and supported by a short foot ring, the bowl has a robust and earthy a...

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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Ceramic Glazed Bowl
Warren MacKenzie Ceramic Glazed Bowl

Warren MacKenzie Ceramic Glazed Bowl

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A studio ceramic bowl, by American ceramicist Warren MacKenzie. The bowl features a blue speckle glaze that tapers at the bottom. Signed by artist. Additional information Mate...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

American Studio Ceramic Bowl in Shino Glaze by Warren MacKenzie
American Studio Ceramic Bowl in Shino Glaze by Warren MacKenzie

American Studio Ceramic Bowl in Shino Glaze by Warren MacKenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A studio made ceramic tea bowl (Chawan) with a slightly irregular form and exceptional surface glaze by American potter Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Reminiscent of a monk's begging bowl...

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Late 20th Century American Japonisme Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Large Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie

Large Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stoneware center bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). Thickly potted in rather distinct shape with a prominent mouth rim and tapered lower body, the bowl appears...

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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowls
Warren MacKenzie 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowls

Warren MacKenzie 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowls

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Warren MacKenzie ceramic bowls circa mid-1970s. The vessels have a thin clay body, footed base and unusual glazing. Price listed is for the set of two.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Set of Four Stoneware Bowls in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie
Set of Four Stoneware Bowls in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie

Set of Four Stoneware Bowls in Shino Style by Warren Mackenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of four stoneware tea bowl by American ceramist Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). The bowls were potted free-handed with slightly irregular circular shape. Presented as two pairs, ...

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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Large Red Glaze Ceramic Platter, 1970s
Warren MacKenzie Large Red Glaze Ceramic Platter, 1970s

Warren MacKenzie Large Red Glaze Ceramic Platter, 1970s

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Large studio pottery platter with a red glaze and brown decorative dashes. Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Signed Glazed Stoneware Vase, Mid-Century Modern, USA
Warren MacKenzie Signed Glazed Stoneware Vase, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Warren MacKenzie Signed Glazed Stoneware Vase, Mid-Century Modern, USA

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren MacKenzie (1924 - 2018) is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie

Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...

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1990s American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie
Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie

Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall cylinder shape stoneware vase by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The vase displays a slightly ambiguous shape between circle and sqaure and it features tw...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Platter, 18.25" Diameter
Warren MacKenzie Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Platter, 18.25" Diameter

Warren MacKenzie Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Platter, 18.25" Diameter

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Large studio pottery platter with cream and brown decorative motif. Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Large Signed Glazed Stoneware Vase
Warren MacKenzie Large Signed Glazed Stoneware Vase

Warren MacKenzie Large Signed Glazed Stoneware Vase

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

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Previously Available Items
Warren MacKenzie Stoneware Vessels, 2
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Warren MacKenzie Stoneware Vessels, 2

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H 8 in W 7.5 in D 5.25 in

Warren MacKenzie Stoneware Vessels, 2

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Astoria, NY

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-2018) Two Stoneware Vessels, comprising: teapot in matte yellow glaze with faux bamboo handle, impressed mark below handle, and glazed covered globul...

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Stoneware

Warren MacKenzie Large Glazed Stoneware Vase
Warren MacKenzie Large Glazed Stoneware Vase

Warren MacKenzie Large Glazed Stoneware Vase

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren MacKenzie is known for simple, wheel-thrown functional pottery influenced by Bernard Leach and the Japanese aesthetic of the work of Shoji Hamada. In 1950 MacKenzie and his first wife Alix became the first American apprentices at the Bernard Leach pottery...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Warren MacKenzie Walled Footed Bowl
Warren MacKenzie Walled Footed Bowl

Warren MacKenzie Walled Footed Bowl

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H 4.25 in Dm 10.25 in

Warren MacKenzie Walled Footed Bowl

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Dallas, TX

Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924 - 2018) was a renowned Minnesota studio potter. A student of Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, he is credited with bringing the functional Mingei tradition to the United States, and spreading it through his own art and mentorship of students during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota.

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Warren MacKenzie Double Signed Monumental Studio Pottery Shino Glazed Bowl
Warren MacKenzie Double Signed Monumental Studio Pottery Shino Glazed Bowl

Warren MacKenzie Double Signed Monumental Studio Pottery Shino Glazed Bowl

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in Studio City, CA

An absolutely stunning work by 20th century master American and renowned Minnesota studio potter / artist Warren MacKenzie. Truly the best piece of his we have come across. This drop rim Shino glazed bowl is monumental in all aspects. Museum-quality is not a term we like to use often but this work certainly qualifies. The bowl is double signed / stamped along the foot rim (perhaps the second stamp is his studio mark). This work would clearly be the crown jewel of any Warren Mackenzie or modern pottery / ceramic collection or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. A student of both famed ceramic artists Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, Mackenzie is credited with bringing the functional Japanese Mingei tradition and craft to the United States and spreading it through his own art and teaching mentorship during his long tenure at the University of Minnesota. Along with being named a Regent’s Professor, and a fellow of the International Academy of Ceramics, the highly decorated and awarded MacKenzie was the first to receive the Minnesota Governor’s Award in Crafts in 1986. He later received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Crafts Council in 1997 and a year later he was honored with the Gold Medal from the American Crafts Council. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums including: The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The National Folk Art Museum in Tokyo, Japan The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England Contemporary American Crafts...

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20th Century American Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Ceramic Centerpiece Vessel in Sculptural Form Warren Mackenzie

Ceramic Centerpiece Vessel in Sculptural Form Warren Mackenzie

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Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine studio ceramic vessel with exceptional sculptural form by American potter Warren Mackenzie (1924-2018). In a barrel shape with slightly concaved wall, the centerpiece sta...

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2 Plates by Warren MacKenzie
2 Plates by Warren MacKenzie

2 Plates by Warren MacKenzie

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H 0.75 in Dm 7 in

2 Plates by Warren MacKenzie

By Warren MacKenzie

Located in South Charleston, WV

Beautiful stoneware plates by Warren MacKenzie. 7" diameter, approximately .75" tall. For a ceramics and pottery exhibition at Huntington Museum of Art, West Virginia, Mr. MacKenzie ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Warren Mackenzie decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Warren MacKenzie decorative objects 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 Warren MacKenzie decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Warren MacKenzie were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Beatrice Wood, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, and Gordon & Jane Martz. Prices for Warren MacKenzie decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $685 and can go as high as $5,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,200.

Questions About Warren MacKenzie Decorative Objects

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    What made Warren MacKenzie famous was his success as a ceramicist and his importance in art education. MacKenzie was named a fellow of the International Academy of Ceramics and was the first to receive the Minnesota Governor’s Award in Crafts in 1986. In 1997, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Crafts Council, and in 1998 was honored with the Gold Medal from the American Crafts Council. His work is in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.; the National Folk Art Museum in Tokyo; the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Warren MacKenzie pottery.