Waylande Desantis Gregory was born in Baxter Springs, Kansas, on June 13, 1905. He was a sculptor, a designer and a craftsman. He studied at Pittsburg State Teachers College, 1922 and enrolled in the Kansas City Art Institute. Within a few months, Gregory accepted a position with the McCartney Ornamental Plastering Company. Though still very young, Gregory was soon assigned his first major project of the design and casting of architectural ornaments for Strong Hall, the administration building at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Gregory next found his way to the Chicago Art Institute, where he came under the influence of historian-sculptor Loredo Taft and began to work in marble, bronze and ceramics. Ceramics became Gregory’s primary medium. He apprenticed himself to the Midland Terra Cotta Company in Cicero, Illinois, then enrolled at the University of Kansas City to study chemistry, geology and mineralogy. Before embarking on his career as a ceramic sculptor, however, in 1928 he went as artist-designer to the Cowan Art Pottery Studio in Rocky River, Ohio. When the Cowan Studio closed in December 1931, Gregory went to the Cranbrook Academy of Art as a fellow-in-residence. In 1932, he established his own studio in Bound Brook, New Jersey and turned his attention to creating ton-size, ceramic statuary. He died in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on August 18, 1971.
"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This heavy porcelain, lidded box by Waylande Gregory depicts a crested Phoenix bird in flight, its feathers dotted in black and its wing lined in gold. Gregory was one of America's ...
Porcelain
"Leaping Deer in Snow, " Striking Art Deco Lidded Box by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of gold and warm, dark gray, this lidded ceramic box depicts a leaping deer on its cover, the spots on its fur echoed b...
Ceramic
Rock Crystal Boxes by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal boxes with covers, polish brass decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery. Custom size, metal finish, and quantity upon request. Dimensions : Large : 8.75"/H x 9.75"/...
Rock Crystal
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
H 14 in W 5 in D 13.5 in
Waylande Gregory Art Deco Ceramic Rooster Sculpture, Glazed, 1940s, USA
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Waylande Gregory Art Deco ceramic rooster sculpture, glazed, 1940s, USA Literature: Folk, Thomas, Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and th...
Ceramic
Porcelain Jewelry Box, Blue and Gold, Mid-20th Century, Europe
Located in New York, NY
An elegant dark blue round porcelain jewelry box with raised gold gilt decoration, Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, Europe. The lid and body are richly embellished ...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...
Porcelain
$150
H 1 in W 4.4 in D 2.5 in L 1 in
Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful mixed wood decorative box. This piece created in rosewood, walnut and oak presents itself as a unique gift or personal item that is special for keepsakes or other uses such...
Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Lidded Box, 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish pewter lidded box produced by Bröderna Edlund Silverfabrik, dated 1936. This refined piece features a clean cylindrical form raised on small decorative feet, topped ...
Pewter
Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Sune Bäckström, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratche...
Bronze
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s
By O.H. Lagerstedt
Located in Stockholm, SE
A refined Swedish Art Deco lidded vessel in solid bronze, by O.H. Lagerstedt (J.L.H. – Joh. L. Höglund), Sweden, circa 1930s. This elegant cylindrical box features a beautifully pro...
Bronze
$3,773
H 3.15 in W 4.45 in D 2.96 in
Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, but with scratches and wear to the ...
Bronze
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s This is a wonderful lidded ceramic art deco box. Great design and lovely colors - a true modernist piece with a lot of elegance. Would be gr...
Pottery
$284Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in Dm 4.14 in
Mid-Century Italian Jewelry Box in White Alabaster with Gilded Metal
Located in Valencia, VC
Elegant Mid-Century Italian White Alabaster Jewelry Box A very elegant and charming Mid-Century Italian jewelry or trinket box, beautifully handcrafted in polished white alabaster a...
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Lidded Art Deco Bronze Box by Sune Backstrom, Sweden, 1920s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Einar Backstrom, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A small, beautiful, fluted Art deco / Swedish Grace lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Designed by Sune Bäckström and produced by Einar Bäckström Metallvarufabrik in Malmoe, Swe...
Bronze
Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Art Deco modernist lidded box boasts a minimalist yet refined and sophisticated shape, featuring varnished Macassar wood adorned with tropical wooden edging trims. The...
Wood, Macassar
1939 Art Deco Archer Pewter Lidded Box by Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1939, Sweden. With archer handle pull on lid. Manufacturers mark on underside and engraving of "1939" on backside.
Pewter
Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift
Located in Red Lion, PA
Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Inlaid Wood Decorative Box This Art Deco style decorative wood box showcases a bold Cubist-inspired geometric design crafted from a variety ...
Wood
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Box
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful and elegant ceramic box by Waylande Gregory. Grey slate-matt with stripes on top.
Ceramic
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H 2.13 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
Small Art Deco Black and Gold Ceramic Decorative Lidded Box by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s hand-painted ceramic porcelain decorative box by Waylande Gregory. Features a black lid and brown vessel with hand-painted gold leaf decoration. S...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Box
By Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box, hand-painted, by Waylande Gregory, circa 1950s. Black and white with stylized decoration.