Pottery Decorative Objects

FLOOR VASE DECORA Ritzdekor (sgrafitto) A 40cm late50s / early 60s studio quality 'Klinker' floor vase nr. 56/40 with an sgraffito decor designed for DECORA Keramik. It is comp...

Wonderful combo of Ashtray and Cigarette Holder designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for the retailer/importer Raymor.  The hand painted and decorated portion of the pieces...

Piece unique by the Danish ceramist Josef Etienne van Wonterghem. Abstract decor in 'autumn' glazes. It has a raw undisturbed Nordic thing going...

A fine French Art Nouveau pottery plate or bowl. In the form of a shallow square bowl with rounded corners and a raised center. By Alexandre Bigot...

2 lidded vases by Ivora Gouda, Model 170 ca 1915 2 lidded vases earthenware with floral hand-painted decoration in Art Nouveau style, made by pottery fact...

19thc large sized sponge ware bowl. Beautiful blue and white color pallet. Long white strip towards the top of the bowl. Minor wear, minor hairline cracks that were created during t...

Set of (3) Decorative Modernist Art Pottery Vessels, USA Artist Unknown, Nice color and Glaze. (1) Pink Vase = 3 1/8" x 9 1/2" (2) White Vase = 3" x 10" (3) Yellow Vase = 3 1/2" x 1...

Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany Information: Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was a German ceramist. Otto Meier, the silent master of the 20th century, is still considered a role model to many ceramists. His works are represented in important public and private collections. Decade: 1970s This original vintage Studio Ceramic Object was designed by Otto Meier and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid ceramic pottery and has a very unique green and beige, coloration and surface structure. the sculptural formed top element stands on a square formed base. the bottom is marked with typical Otto Meier Producer signature OM. a very collectible and very rare item of the Meier Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 12,5x12,5cm, it is very impressive. straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1970s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. Dimensions: Height 8,5cm Length 12,5cm Depth 12,5cm. Weight: 727g Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. VITA Otto Meier: Since 1924 Otto Meier studied architecture and sculpture at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Dortmund. A visit to Bernhard Hoetger in Worpswede in 1925 brought him to ceramics. In Hoetger's workshop he began an apprenticeship under Willi Ohler...

I would like to introduce Korean antique pottery with a very rare design. This is a vase-shaped container made in the early Joseon Dynasty of Ko...

These three pieces are sponge ware with minor spider cracks but not that bad. Great shelf pieces. We just bought a huge collection of sponge ware and some pieces had minor cracks or chips in them. Measures: large bowl with metal...

Vintage Awaji pottery "muscle" vase with upturned bicep handles and terrific yellow flambe glaze, circa 1930. Hand turned. Impressed marks on base. 6" high, 7 1/2" across, 6" deep. E...

1950s handmade, hand-painted ceramic Mediterranean style pitcher vase. Simplistic red brick colored flowers on green stems on warm cream yellow base. Beautiful vintage condition. D...

Pedestal vase or small planter in hand-glazed pottery. Decorated with stylized flower and ribbon. Signed by an unknown maker. Either Danish or German origin early-mid 20th century. S...

Rare Antique Impressionistic Hand-painted Vase finished with Moriage Decoration A rare beauty indeed, this piece of pottery is simple in design, yet adorned with a colorful impressi...

These are a good and unusual set of four ironstone supper dishes from the Mason's Factory when it was owned by the Ashworth Brothers. From about 1861 the Mason's Company traded under...

A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware plate or dish with scallop seashell design, circa 20th century, England. This piece is a matte stonew...

Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Surrealist Bust Sculpture. Interesting surreal midcentury glazed pottery bust sculpture in the manner of Salvador Dali. This fabulous well executed surreal...

Rare golden glazed Mobach pottery vase. The Netherlands, early 20th century. Beautiful early pottery vase by famous Dutch pottery maker Mobach. Intere...

A timeless white vase with a subtle, soft glaze that catches light without overwhelming shine. The matte-to-satin finish creates an understated elegance, perfect for displaying fresh...

Unique hand-crafted studio pottery sculpture of a troll girl and a snake (down to left side). Hand-thrown and dated 1978, signed underneath by Norwegian artist Aase Marie Lommerud (1...

This is a colorful Italian pot with a modern mottled lava glaze finish. The pot was probably intended to hold a plant but would be interesting as an ice bucket, cachepot or just a ni...

Great Modern 1958 set of 3 Mid Century Jopeko Keramik crinckled Lava glaze ceramic pieces, consisting of one large vase and a pair of smaller complimentary vases. All covered in a wh...

A unique rare tall Raku fired art pottery vase, circa 1980's. This piece is 11.25" tall, 3" wide and 10.5" deep and is in good vintage condition. The iridescent and mottled colors, a...

Midcentury Scandinavian midcentury modern handmade ceramic studio soft shaped vase. White base with hand-painted lined decor with large white flowers outlined in blue. Signed under b...

Scandinavian midcentury modern stoneware lidded jar and vide-poche bowl by Yngve Blixt for Höganäs Sweden. Deep olive green glaze over chamotte clay with cream yellow, ochre and blue...

A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Danish hand thrown pottery vase by Per and Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus from the 1960s. Lovely simple shape with a soft smooth feel of the m...

Hand-painted multicolored Scandinavian Modern decorative ceramic vide-poche bowl manufactured by Laholm in the 1960s. Soft pastel stripes on the exterior and stylized flower petals, ...

Vintage Sand Jar - Dusky Pink Glaze. California School large floor / oil. One side shows a slip in the glaze, this is original to the piece , and not consider...

Intriguing studio made ceramic pottery owl in the Brutalist style. The tonal polychrome mat finish glaze perfectly complements the textural surface. Suitable for use as a flower vase...

Large Hertha Bengtson floor vase for the Swedish company Rörstrand, circa 1950s. This partly glazed, signed piece is heavyweight, in excellent condition and has an earthy presence and coloration that is an inherent character of Ms. Bengtson's work. Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) was born in the southern Sweden province of Blekinge. Early in life, she developed an interest in drawing, though her family lacked the financial means to support full-time studies. When she reached 18, Hertha finally pursued her interest in art at an evening school for porcelain painting. Only two years later, in 1939, she became employed as a pattern designer at Hackefors porcelain factory in Linkoping. Despite having only two years of evening courses in porcelain painting to back her up, Hertha had unwavering faith in her ability. After three weeks of trial work, Hertha was offered permanent employment, starting with pattern design and decor. Soon, she had a hand in most of the factory’s production. Beyond her design interests, she took on responsibilities including the management of production costs and payroll. In 1939, World War II broke out; the factory’s supervisor was called to duty. At 22 years-old, Hertha was appointed the head of her department. Two years later, Rorstrand’s Porcelain Factory in Lidkoping was in need of new talent. Hertha quickly seized the opportunity. Though she was hired to work with decor, Hertha’s curiosity steered her towards work in design. At that time, there were many accomplished artists established at the company, including Gunnar Nylund and Carl-Harry Stålhane. The level of camaraderie was equal to that of the competition for resources. Hertha had a strong interest in porcelain service, which was not considered particularly inspiring by her fellow designers. In the mid-1940s, Hertha set out to design the porcelain service of her dreams. The realization of this vision required four toilsome years engaged in the hard work of procuring quality materials, designing, firing, and glazing, all with Hertha’s characteristic persistence. When "Bla eld" (Blue Fire) was released in 1950, Hertha proved in no uncertain terms that even everyday service items can be an expression of artistic integrity. Blue fire was a sales success both in Sweden and abroad. Bolstered by the success of Blue fire, Hertha was given near full freedom at the Rorstrand to bring her artistic vision to life. Over the course of twenty-three years at Rörstrand, Hertha designed a total of six service sets, including the popular "Koka" (Cook), the refined tea service, "Ceylon", and the classically beautiful "Rosmarin" (Rosemary). Hertha also undertook small-production, experimental art works. At the same time, Hertha became something of an informal spokesperson for the factory. She was unwaveringly knowledgeable, dedicated, and eloquent. Being an energetic and ambitious professional in the 1940s and 1950s came at a cost to a woman. The possibility for work-life balance was limited, and it was no simple task to combine a career as a designer with normal family life. Hertha Bengston lived alone throughout her adult life, but maintained rich interactions with friends and colleagues. In 1964, Hertha’s surprise decision to leave Rorstrand was met with protest and disbelief. But Hertha wished to broaden her horizons by working with stoneware. She reached out to Hoganas...

Exotic gourd shape Kutani ceramic vase with flying Cranes decoration from Mid Century Japan. The hand painting was done with great care and artistic knowledge. The vase is painted ...

A lovely set of handcraft Portuguese pottery pitchers or jars, hand painted in brilliant blue and glazed, Portugal, circa 1950-1959. Measures...

This vintage studio pottery bowl is a beautiful example of hand-thrown functional art, characterized by its low-profile, shallow silhouette. The piece showcases a captivating reactiv...

A glazed and colorful Giovanni Desimone hand painted pottery vase or vessel, circa 1969 from Italy. The painting depicts two men on horses riding in a circus arena and people applaud...

A vivid and wonderfully expressive pair of Staffordshire pottery lions dating to circa 1870, modeled in mirror image and standing proudly on naturalistic bases. Their bright ochre-to...

Vintage European monumental bottle pitcher shaped stoneware midcentury floor vase. Handcrafted in rustic chamotte clay with bright shiny red from...

High gloss unique pottery vase in vibrant hares fur - and crystalline glazes. Designed by the Swedish ceramist Henning Nilsson and manufactured by Höga...

Vintage pair of ceramic candlesticks was made by Kent Follette of Follette Pottery in minimal, organic modern style. The pieces are decorated with abstract flower designs in various...

For your consideration, 1960s California modern matte black mid century architectural planter pot. Small Black planter garden patio home. In the Sty...

Modernist ceramic pitcher vase with distinct angular, pointed handle. Thick shiny chocolate brown glaze on the outside, lighter brown glaze on the inside. Signed under base. Beautif...

A tall Arts & Crafts Stoneware Floor Vase possibly from one of the potteries from Zanesville, Ohio. With a molded form, slanted outward as it rises to the top with three ring bands ...

Stunning rustic handmade ceramic Swedish Mid-Century Modern cylindrical vase with intricate hand carved graphic pattern. Manufactured by Alingsås Keramik...

Large American Craft Ceramic Vessel by Emily Rossheim A serene and sculptural large-scale ceramic vessel by the noted American ceramicist Emily Rossheim. This striking piece feature...

1989 Tall Memphis Milano Style Studio Pottery Bud Vase Offered for sale is a tall black bud vase created in the Memphis Milano style. The studio...

A rare Martin Brothers miniature stoneware art pottery vase decorated in brown glazes by Walter Martin and believed to date from the 19th century. This lovely little vase is of rounded bulbous with a narrow rounded foot and a funnel shaped neck with rounded opening. The vase is decorated in brown glazes with a slight textured finish in places with an exposed underlying white glaze revealed around the foot and top rim. The vase is marked partially indistinctly with a W M mark to the base. The vase is offered in good condition. Provenance: acquired from an extensive private Martin Brothers pottery collection. From the private collection of a Belgium based gentleman British Art Pottery...

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl with a beautiful muted glaze, color, and nicely aged patina. As this is not our area of expertise, we are listing it si...

This pair of pottery plates in the "Old Chelsea" pattern features a vibrant central design of birds surrounded by pink, orange, and yellow roses, along with green leaves. A wide rim adorned with flowers encircles the central scene, and the edge is highlighted with brown trim. Marks: Over a royal crown "OLD CHELSEA Ceramic...

Vase with spikes and Camouflage glaze designed by the Danish ceramist and founder of Danico Niels Peter Nielsen. This piece was created at Dagnæs Keramik during the 1930s or 1940s in...

Vintage American art studio pottery vessel or jar with wooden stopper features abstract hand-painted decor in black, brown, and muted orange palette on speckled off-white background...

Edith Heath (1911–2005) founded Heath Ceramics, Sausalito California in 1948 after her solo pottery show at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. Extremely rare...

Eyecatching Danish modernist decorative vide poche bowl. Black and blue splash decor on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition...

Handmade Swedish midcentury modern decorative bowl manufactured by Upsala Ekeby in the 1960s, model 4360. Soft slight asymmetrical bowl on round foot. Hand-carved relief lined graphi...

Beautiful large crakele vase in finest craftsmanship according to the previous owner from a very renowned artist workshop, in the 1950s from the grandparents acquired, who put very m...

Large centerpiece 'Burgundia' dish designed by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen and decorated by Svend Aage Jensen. Manufactured by Søholm in Denmark from 1956. Splendid and intact vintage c...

A wonderfully designed and executed bowl by famed American California potter, Joel Edwards. This piece features his hand-painted brushwork. Edwards was inspired by Japanese Sumi and Abstract Expressionist painters and this bowl exemplifies this. Edwards was a student of Peter Voulkos at Otis. He also studied under Marguerite Wildenhain and Shoji Hamada. This hefty and solid bowl is signed by Edwards on the base. Would make for a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Edward's works can be found in many private collections and museums including: American Museum of Ceramic Art, Ponoma, California Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, California Scripps College...

Striking studio pottery ceramic bud vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in bright, but harmonious tones. Deep burnt orange crystals on creamy light orange colored background we...

A beautiful and decorative large vase (13.5” tall) from the 1980s, designed by artist and designer Heide Warlamis as part of her renowned Vienna Collection series. The vase reflects ...

Pair vintage Awaji pottery vases in bright yelow flambe glazes, circa 1930. With slightly cinched waists and little handles curling from the wide shoulders. Impressed marks. 6" high,...

Dutch Arnhem Holland "Elrakka" Pottery, ca 1915 2 vases from the Arnhemsche Fayence factory by the Vet brothers, The Netherlands. Ca. 1915. The set is colored in green, brown, blue and yellow with black lines with craquelure. 1 vase has craquelure line Details , view in the pictures with a magnifying glass. Klaas and Jacob Vet open their pottery factory in Purmerend in 1903. They already had the necessary ceramic experience. Klaas acquired this as a modeller at Plateelbakkerij De Distel...