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Phoenix-1 Planter in Purple Glaze by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery

About the Item

Designed by David Cressey in 1963 as part of the Pro/Artisan stoneware collection for Architectural Pottery, the slipcast Phoenix planter has a bowl shape with an allover geometric relief. This example is has an eggplant purple glaze with a glossy finish, emphasizing the dynamic quality of the surface motif. Condition: Excellent vintage condition; a single clean drainage hole has been drilled. Dimensions: The Phoenix-1 variant has a slightly squatter design, with a diameter of 24.5 and a height of 20”
  • Creator:
    David Cressey (Designer),Architectural Pottery (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Stoneware,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1963
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1645213355041

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