Stoneware Decorative Objects

Large and unique stoneware bowl designed by Stig Lindberg and produced in Gustavsberg studios in the 1960s. Graphic pattern with a beautiful turquoise matt glaze. Marked with sig...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Claes Thell, in the artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977. Excellent condition. Signed Thell '77. Claes Thell is a Swedish ...

Vintage ceramic vase by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured small vessel with plant motifs inlaid on all four sides. In good overall condition. Signed 'R. Leduc' on one ...

Hand-painted Danish organic modern ceramic pitcher bottle vase with large handle on one side. Rippled body with slender neck and bright sea green glaze with large anthracite dots. La...

Vintage Norwegian rustic stoneware vide-poche bowl manufactured by Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik in 1969. Shiny earth colored brown, green and ochre crackle glaze on the inside while the...

A Hammershoi 'uranium' glazed shallow bowl executed by the Danish ceramist Nils Kähler in the 1970s to commemorate Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948). Executed in okra Yellow/dark brown gl...

French Art Deco stoneware vase by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, ca.1920. Important enamel applications. Height: 10"(25.5cm), Diameter: 6.7"(17cm). Signed "LDage" under the base...

A beautiful, perfectly shaped antique Bizen ware Chawan tea bowl by renowned Japanese master potter/artist Kaneshige Toyo (1896-1967) featuring a unique natural, organic forming ash glaze. Kaneshige is universally considered to be the founder of modern Bizen pottery. In 1956, Kaneshige was certified as a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Heritage) for his work in Bizen Ware pottery/ceramics. Bizen Ware is a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from the Bizen province, presently a part of the Okayama prefecture. It is considered one of the Six Ancient Japanese Kilns (along with Echizen ware, Seto ware, Shigaraki ware, Tamba ware, and Tokoname ware). The piece is signed/ sealed on the base with one of Kaneshige's traditional incised marks. A rather engaging and scarce work. Would be a fantastic addition to any Japanese/Asian pottery or Bizen Ware collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Kaneshige's work can be found in numerous prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Seto, Japan Brooklyn Museum, NY Hagi Uragami Museum, Yamaguchi, Japan Honolulu Art Museum, HI Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum, Kasama, Japan Indiana Art...

Pair of Extra Large Mid-Century Stoneware Floor Vases with Flambe Glaze, Belgium C.1950 A striking and well-matched pair of large-scale stoneware vases of organic bullet form, the e...

Rare and early French mid century sculptural stoneware ashtray / bowl with dark green glaze by Georges Jouve produced in 1940s. In good original condition and signed with the iconic ...

A beautiful art nouveau / jugend stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Karl Robert Svensson for Höganäsbolaget, Sweden, 1900-1915. Good original condition. It has chips to the ...

This exquisite handmade stoneware vase is reminiscent of the famed Japanese Shigaraki pottery tradition, renowned for its use of local sandy clay from the bed of Lake Biwa, imparting...

Superb large pot, suitable for use as a soup tureen, candy dish, or as a trinket dish. Georges Martin (1932–2020) was a French ceramicist, trained at the École Boulle, renowned for h...

A midcentury, Swedish vase from Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is in very good condition except from some minor white marks in the glaze from the production why...

Lovely stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in an organic, round form with a bowl formed brim. Dramatic clay brown glaze with runs. Carl-Harry Stålhane was one of the stars among ...

A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze. Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden. Excellent condition. Incised signa...

Refined centerpiece in porcelain stoneware, decorated in dark green and brown tones. Under the base, the manufacturer's trademark and paper label. "Arcore Ceramica" that was founded ...

A lovely blue vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 16.5 cm high with a lovely harfur glase. It ´s marked as on picture and was made in 1958. It is...

A beautiful English antique Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white oblong jewelry dish in the Neoclassical Style, circa late-19th century, Engl...

Glazed blue Egypt ceramic "Bamboo" vase by Raoul Lachenal Signed: "Lachenal R". France: circa 1915-1920 Private Collection, Amsterdam Christie's, Amsterdam, 15 November 2000, lot 125...

Brutalist ceramic vase by Bernard Rooke, England, 1970s. In 1960 he set up his own workshop in Forest Hill, London. Progressive designs were readily accepted in London at that time, ...

Handmade, handpainted Portuguese floral organic modern ceramic pitcher vase. Blue and ochre colored birds in flight holding a green branch and floral lea...

Stunning and rare stoneware vase with AMAZING glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace. Great conditi...

Here is a beautiful bowl by Wilhelm Kåge. From the "Argenta" series, made in the 1940s by Gustavsberg. Glazed stoneware with makers mark. Good original condition. In the pictures at ...

A truly monumental c1990 stoneware boulder-form vase by master potter Karen Karnes. What makes this unique pot stand out is its sheer size and stunning violet glaze. Later in life Karnes returned to the more biomorphic forms she explored earlier in her career in the late 1940s-early 1950s of which this is an exceptional example. Bio. from wikipedia. Karen Karnes (November 17, 1925 – July 12, 2016) was an American ceramist, best known for her salt glazed, earth-toned stoneware ceramics. Early life Karnes was born on November 17, 1925 in New York City,[2] where she attended art schools for children. Her garment worker parents were Russian and Polish Jewish immigrants, and the family lived in the Bronx Coops. Karnes applied for and was accepted to the High School of Music & Art. As a child she was surrounded by urban realities and visual influences, but she claims that her parents' old-world ideals kept her grounded. At Brooklyn College she majored in design and graduated in 1946. After graduating, she studied abroad in Italy, where she continued to study ceramics. After returning from Italy, Karnes began a graduate program at Alfred University, but left before completing her degree to work at Black Mountain College. Black Mountain College Karnes first encountered Black Mountain College in 1947, where she took a summer design class with Josef Albers. In 1952, she and her husband David Weinrib (whom she later divorced) moved down to North Carolina to become potters-in-residence at the Black Mountain College. While at Black Mountain College, Karnes and Weinrib became acquainted with Merce Cunningham and John Cage, and later lived with them at the Gate Hill Community. During the Pottery Seminar held at the College in 1952, Karnes met international potters Bernard Leach, Shoji Hamada, and Marguerite Wildenhain, as well as Karl Martz...

A lovely blue flattened round ceramic vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9.5 cm (3.8") tall and about 20 cm (8") wide and it is i...

Beautiful round white ceramic vase crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this white matte vase showcases a ...

French Art Deco stoneware fox by Paul MILET, 8, rue Troyon, Sèvres, France, 1920s. Height : 25cm - 9.85 in. , Width : 35cm - 13.8 in., Depth : 13.5cm-5.3in. The condition is excellen...

Vijayam Vase by Deetee Home Dimensions: D 22.86 x H 34.29 cm Materials: Stoneware Handcrafted with precision by our skilled artisans, the pot's balanced form and subtle texture lend...

Midcentury French ceramic flowerpicker vase by Marcel Giraud - Vallauris 1960s Enamaled and decorated with vegetal patterns Circa 1960-1970. Beautiful piece signed Very good confit...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this piece is inspired by antiquity—evident in its spare coloring and its stylized depiction of mythological creatures. Produ...

A Rare and small decorative mid century turquoise glazed stoneware box by the Swedish ceramist Hans Hedberg produced by Biot in southern of France in the 1940s. In good original cond...

Decorative stoneware “Argenta” box by Wilhelm Kåge in a comfact form. Decorated with a silver griffin, lovely attention to detail. “Argenta” was introduced at the Stockholm exhibiti...

French Midcentury Vallauris Ceramic Vase, 1950s Stoneware with Rare Artistic Design. This stunning French Midcentury ceramic vase originates from Vallauris, France, and dates back to the 1950s, a celebrated period for innovative ceramic artistry. Crafted from durable stoneware, the vase features a rare and distinctive design that perfectly captures the timeless elegance of mid-20th century French ceramics...

An exceptional stoneware bowl by Carl-Harry Stålhane, one of Sweden’s most celebrated mid-century ceramic artists. Crafted in the 1950s for the prestigious Rörstrand studio, this pie...

Cream white glazed ceramic bull made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom.

One of a kind black terracotta Greek tragedy decorative mask. French art from the 50's. In good vintage condition. Minor dent on the back. Holes are present in order for the mask...

Rare, oversized stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a round shape. Silver decor of a mermaid and merman in playful interaction among bubbles and flowers. Lovely attention to...

A striking Art Deco style ceramic vase attributed to S. Hublet (Sylvain Hublet, 1890–1985), renowned Belgian ceramist known for his sculptural and imaginative stoneware creations. H...

Set or 5 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze. Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R'. Carl-Harr...

An exceptional Art Deco Stoneware vase by Jacques Breugnot, created in the 1940s in his studio in Bonny-sur-Loire, France. This striking vase measures 29.5 cm high and 21 cm in diame...

A stunning blue miniature stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in 1972, the vase has a lovely aniara glaze. The vase is 7 cm (2....

A very decorative German folk art grey stoneware jar with cobalt-blue painting from the 1st half of the 20th century. This piece has received a beautiful warm patina over the years. Traditional Westerwald stoneware is a type of ceramic ware that was produced in the lower Westerwald and the Kannenbäckerland in the early modern period. Since the 17th century, it has been one of the dominant types of German stoneware. The technique for producing grey stoneware with cobalt blue painting proved...

A pale butter yellow Wedgwood potpourri dish in the Neoclassical style, made in the early 19th century around 1820. The dish features a patterned deco...

Crafted in the traditional style of gray pottery adorned with cobalt blue floral motif, these salt-glazed stoneware jars hails from the Westerwald...

A wonderful Korean celadon vase, called a maebyeong, in the Goryeo style, but of early 20th century manufacture. The maebyeong vase with a beaut...

Stoneware Clay, Unglazed Ceramic Ethereal Sculpture by Aleksandra Krasnopolska Dimensions: W 25.5 x D 19 x H 35 cm Materials: Stoneware clay. Unglazed ceramic sulface. Weight: 5,6 k...

This sculptural ceramic vase is defined by its soft organic silhouette and tactile volcanic surface. Inspired by natural erosion and ancient stone formations, the form resembles a sm...

French Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Michel & Denise Pointu, France, 1950s. Striking French Mid-Century stoneware vase by Michel & Denise Pointu, created in Saint-Amand-en-P...

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A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed (in Fall greens and browns) large bowl/vase by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and shifting colors. Signed on the base by Andreson. A quite special and rare work. Certainly, one of the best pieces of Andreson's work we have had the pleasure to come across. Highly collectible. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933-1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including: Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Smithsonian Museum of American Art The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Walker Art Center The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Her exhibitions include: 1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York. 1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art. 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California. 1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery. 1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California. 1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California. 1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California. 1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California. 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah. 1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California. 1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico. 1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California. 1974 California Ceramics...

Crafted in the traditional style of gray pottery adorned with cobalt blue floral motif, this salt-glazed stoneware jar hails from the Westerwald r...

Lovely, large stoneware vase by Isaac Grünewald. Beautiful motif of a woman arching her back in a joyous, sensual way. The blue strokes around her make it seem like she is somersault...

This is a very rare ironstone vase, in the Chinese style, all hand painted in the coloured dragon pattern, made by the Mason's factory in the early 19th century. Both the vase shape and the pattern are very rare. The vase has a bottle shape with a fairly tall neck, having two dolphin head handles, with attached loops. (NOTES ON SHAPE This vase style is a copy of a much earlier Chinese bronze vase shape produced in the Ming, Hongwu period of 1368 - 1398, which had similar decorative animal head side handles with loops. ( See the book Chinese Ceramics by He Li, page 216, published by Thames & Hudson. ). Also On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 204; The square handles and rings illustrate the metal origins of the shape of the vase. Similar examples have been excavated in Chinese tombs dating to the fifteenth and sixteenth century, suggesting that the shape was particularly popular at that time.) This vase is beautifully hand decorated in a more complex variant of the Coloured Chinese Dragon pattern, with strong coloured enamels depicting a green dragon on one side and a pink dragon...

Stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a tall, stately design. Striking decor of young man standing on the back of a dragon. Lovely subtle bubble detail on the rim. Beautifully...

Light blue Aniara bowl designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg in the 1950s. The colour has a large mix of blue hues and subtle patterns. Very good vintage condition with minimal ...

Striking Danish Art Deco handmade ceramic decorative bowl by Michael Andersen & Son. Vibrant orange, umber and seafoam green glaze over relief wave-like striped pattern from centre t...

As found in Provence, this antique French planter dates from the late 19th Century. Handmade in France, this urn features a nicely weathered ap...

Françoise Chedeville - Graphic Stoneware Bowl - 1960s - Era Picault Ramié Graphic stoneware bowl by Françoise Chedeville, with a yellow engobe subtly blended with nuances of green. ...