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Place of Origin: American
Steuben Aurene Iridescent Art Glass Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
By Steuben Glass
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period aurene iridescent art glass fruit bowl or center bowl
By Steuben Glass
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 3"H.
Good orig...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Vanderbilt Hotel Bacchus Architectural Remnant, 1912
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave.
In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression.
In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space.
“New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
MCM Teak Perpetual Desk Flip Calendar, Security Pacific Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find MCM teak perpetual desk flip calendar from California's Security Pacific Bank, circa 1970's. The calendar is made of teak wo...
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Plastic, Teak
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
Dora De Larios Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Large Vase
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, rare, and unique large stoneware vase by famed Mexican American California studio art potter Dora De Larios.
De Larios was born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents. She grew up in the artistic Silver Lake district near downtown Los Angeles amongst Mexican and Nisei Japanese immigrants. As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Maison Cartier Modernist Copper Enigma Box
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier designed this stunning luxury copper and brass box. That rare piece was crafted in France circa 1950. It is an Enigma box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing techn...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Tiffany Zodiac large Letter box holder and large blotter ends Arts and Crafts
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Mobile, AL
Tiffany Studios American Arts and Crafts style patinated letter box and blotter ends. This set retains significant green and red patina and over the years had accumulated some black...
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Style Burton-Ching burl Walnut Regency Tea Caddy
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Georgian Style Burton-Ching burl Walnut Regency Tea Caddy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian American Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
$944 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Copper Cubist Abstract Modern Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
This is a large copper sculpture.
Category
1960s Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture
By Emil Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
fferrone Contemporary Pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scones
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sandra Johnstone Abstract Stack Salt-Fired Vase 1970s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract stack vase by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was at ...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Hand Turned Carved Wood Decorative Flame Vase Signed Ivy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand turned and hand carved "flame" wood vase. Vase measures 8" by 4.25" signed Ivy, Cocobolo. Reminiscent of works by William Hunter. In very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Dale Chihuly, Glass Sculpture in Two Elements, United States, Early 21st Century
By Dale Chihuly
Located in New York, NY
A two-piece ensemble by Dale Chihuly possessing the artist's signature aesthetic - an otherworldly palette and form, as well as an incredible electric quality makes his work seem wei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist "Equinox" Organic Wood Sculpture signed Carol Setterlund
By Carol Setterlund
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your space with the ""Equinox,"" a Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Organic Abstract Open Form Wood Sculpture by Carol Setterlund, created in America circa 1980. This unique...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Brass Giraffe Figurines, Mid Century Modern set #2
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 vintage sculptural brass figurines features 1 large giraffe bending down to 2 smaller giraffes, depicted with their heads held up. The highly detailed, textured figurines ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1980's Curtis Jere Brass And Onyx Table Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
1980's Curtis Jerè brass with onyx base table sculpture, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, there is some wear and a few chips to the base.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Lawson Table Clock
By Lawson Time Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early cyclometer digital clock housed in a wonderful architectural
case.
Exceptional condition with the exception of a small corner chip to the onyx base.
The clock is in worki...
Category
1930s Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass
$5,500
Postmodern Solid Bronze & Marble Sculpture By Michael De Medina Signe & Numbered
Located in San Diego, CA
Michael D. Medina was born and raised in Los Angeles California. He graduated from Belmont High school and went on to earn a degree in art at Cal State Northridge. He began his art ...
Category
20th Century Egyptian American Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Tiffany & Co Rock Cut Crystal Candlesticks, Signed
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Modern Crystal Candlesticks by Tiffany & Co. This model of Tiffany is referred to as "Rock Cut" candleholders. This classic set woul...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Amber Glass Galloping Horse Sculpture / Bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company
By L.E. Smith Glass Company
Located in San Diego, CA
An amber glass galloping horse sculpture / bookend by L.E. Smith Glass Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6"W x 3"D x 8"H. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 Aluminum Bolt Style Postmodern Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of 2 postmodern aluminum candle holders. This pair has clean lines and a luminous aluminum finish. The bolt like design makes this ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
$148 Sale Price / set
20% Off
American Hanging Apothecary Show Globe with Gilded and Painted Eagle. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American hanging Apothecary show globe with a mounted cast iron painted and gilded eagle. Globe was filled with a colorful green or red liquid to...
Category
1820s American Empire Antique American Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Iron
1960s Robert Berks Sculpture Bust John F Kennedy JFK Miami Beach Mid-Century Art
By Robert Berks
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is a rare 1965 presentation award bust of JFK. A wonderful piece of mid-century historical decor from an important American sculptor, Robert Berks. Hi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin, Wood
$1,600 Sale Price
36% Off
Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
Stormtrooper Bent Arm Lifesize Star Wars Licensed Figure Limited Edition
Located in Paris, FR
Stormtrooper With Bent Arm Life Size Star Wars, Licensed Figure,
Lucas Film, in Limited Edition 333 pieces. In Fiberglass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Antique Art Nouveau Rookwood 1901 Irene Bishop Oak Leaf Vase Urn 5.5"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Irene Bishop vase or urn featuring Art Nouveau / Arts & Crafts styling with an Autumn Oak leaf motif of browns and orange glaze. Cirac 1901. Shape 40. Signed IB f...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique American Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Carved Duck Teak Sculpture by Deborah Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage carved teak wood duck candle or cup holder handmade by Deborah Bump.
Would be a lovely little piece to be added to your collection.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$280 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Art Nouveau “Eve” Bookends 1930s by Verona
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage Art Noeveau bookends by Verona. This set in beautifully aged cast iron reminiscence of the art noeveau era with its use of arches and curved forms. In this ...
Category
1930s Art Nouveau Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s C. Jere Hot Air Balloon Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Charleston, SC
This hot air balloon wall sculpture by C. Jere is made of welded brass components. it depicts two people operating a hot air balloon, in great detail. Please note that I did not fin...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl
As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is ...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Decorative Objects
Materials
Bakelite
Art Deco Lamp Base, South Seas Half-Nude Male with Fish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare, this very fine ceramic figure of a half-nude Pacific Islander or Hawaiian male figure balancing a large fish on his shoulders is gorgeously glazed in shades of ivory ...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan, Wood
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Kinetic Modernist Sculpture Machine by Engel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's kinetic art sculpture, possibly created by Jules Engel of Los Angeles and very reminiscent of artworks by Jean Tinguely. Sculpture measures 35" in height by 21" wide by 15" d...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Lawless Vase by Evan Fay
By Evan Fay
Located in Geneve, CH
Lawless Vase by Evan Fay
Dimensions: 92 W 23 D x 54 H cm
Materials: Steel, Brass, Glass
Lawless Vase is composed of 5 separate vases each having a different ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,369 / set
Oversized Lucite Clothespin Paperweight / Pen Holder / Desk Accessory
Located in San Diego, CA
Oversized Lucite clothespin paperweight / pen Holder / desk Accessory, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 5.875"W x 1.5"D x 4"H. #3373
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Chrome
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style
By Wendell Castle
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Studio Craft Lectern / Music Stand Wendell Castle Style.
Extraordinary and masterfully executed music stand in the style of Wendell Castle. Th...
Category
1970s American Craftsman Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash, Cherry
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist C Jere Tree Sculpture Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A great Mid-Century Modern Curtis Jere brass, copper and metal life-size tree sculpture. Rare form Brutalist design. Large leaves and verdigris green metal base. Signed C Jere on leaf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Unusual Brutalist Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting Brutalist sculpture in the style of Paul Evans, circa 1960s. Heavy steel, welded. No signature apparent.
Category
1960s Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Brutalist Signed Raw Metal Torch Cut Flower Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Brutalist raw metal torch cut flower sculpture, circa 1983. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5"D x 14.5"H; it is signed and mumbered on the side. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptor William Conrad Severson 1950's Carved Sculpture Reclining Nude Female
By Alexandre Noll, William Conrad Severson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999), organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood reclining nude female. A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm. C. Sev...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Michael and Frances Higgins Multicolored Mobile, Fused Art Glass
By Michael and Frances Higgins
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art glass mobile designed and made by Michael and Frances Higgins, 1950s. Great color combination in blue, orange, purple and pink. Very good condition with a few signs of handling. ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Nylon, Art Glass
One of a Kind Sea Shell and Crystal Quartz
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, artistically hand embeded with fantastic crystal quartz stones, to make exceptional piece of art fo...
Category
20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal
$875 Sale Price
27% Off
Vintage Boho Drip Glaze Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of artistic elegance to your collection with this Vintage Boho Drip Glaze Bowl. Featuring a unique drip glaze design, this bowl showcases a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$96 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Robinson Ransbottom Art Deco Bud Vase, Roseville, Ohio Art Pottery
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The sculptural Art Deco bud vase has graphic double looped handles that are draped around in continuation on the body of the vase. The vase is decorated in striking Victoria glaze. The Victoria glaze is a white glaze that has been spattered over a matte color; this particular vase has cranberry red base color. According to veritable printed and online sources on vintage American art pottery...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Amarillo, TX
George Nelson & Associates
table clock.
Howard Miller Clock Company,
USA.
Rosewood, steel.
Measures: 4.25 W x 3 D x 5.5 H inches.
Signed with decal manufacturer's label t...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Desk Box
By Andrew A. Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver desk box. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar-lined and partitioned. Fully marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mid-Century Abstract Ceramic Plate by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
By Heath Ceramics, Bennington Potters, David Gil
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique ceramic piece that is evocative of the abstract themes of the 1960s. This rare piece by David Gil (1922-2002) is both minimalist and current. The abstract desi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Claro Walnut Wood Sculpture Lapis Tanzanite Amethyst Jasper Inlay Danna Weiss
By Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This amazing handmade crystal and gemstone work is set into a stunning Claro Walnut specimen. It is a standout, one of a kind piece including the finest of crystal and gemstone speci...
Category
2010s Other American Decorative Objects
Materials
Pyrite, Quartz, Crystal, Opal, Malachite, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Multi-...
$9,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 9"H.
Good original vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Flush Dome 10" Perforated
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This hand-spun 10" dome is meticulously brushed and waxed to a matte satin finish. The hand blown glass provides pleasant surface diffusion while also complimenting the light's overa...
Category
2010s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,200 / item
VITA Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Vita Vessel by Dust and Form
Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x 23 H cm
Materials: Plaster, finished in a Satin Ivory glaze both inside and out. This vessel is watertight and functional...
Category
2010s Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
$1,126 / item
Antique Tiffany Studios Zodiac 6-Piece Bronze Doré Desk Set
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This lovely 6-piece bronze doré desk set was made by Tiffany Studios of New York. The early 20th-century set has a warm golden finish with its original patina and has been made in Tiffany's popular Zodiac motif featuring stylized depictions of the 12 signs of the Zodiac set in ovoid cartouches. The Zodiac signs are set amongst intricate Celtic-style knots.
The desk set is comprised of a 2-row letter rack, a pair of desk blotter ends, a pen tray, a letter opener, and a large inkwell fitted with a hinged lid. The inkwell comes complete with its original clear glass ink reservoir. This particular selection of pieces is quite practical and represents an ideal manner in which to start a collection of Tiffany Zodiac desk set...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts American Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Arthur Amour Hammered Aluminum "Mariners World Map" Wastepaper Basket, 1930s
By Arthur Armour
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arthur Armour Hammered Aluminum Mariners World Map Trash Can, 1930s. Featuring a smooth hand wrought, reflective, hammered aluminum oval form, evenly hammered rim, low profile world ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Charles O. Perry Cassini Bronze MIT Mathematical Geometric Desk Sculpture
By Charles O. Perry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and Early MOMA/MIT Mathematical Statuette, 80/1000. Solid Bronze Swiveling Sphere on Bronze Base. Signed, Numbered.
Dia: 3.5 x H: 5.25 in.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Minimalist Pair of Solid Crystal Cube Sculptures / Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist pair of solid crystal cube sculptures / paperweights, circa 1980s. The cubes are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4" square and 3" squar...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Steuben Aurene Iridescent Art Glass Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
By Steuben Glass
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period aurene iridescent art glass fruit bowl or center bowl
By Steuben Glass (signed to the underside)
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco American Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Art Nouveau American Rookwood Pottery Vellum Vase by Lorinda Epply 1915
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Art Nouveau Rookwood three handled vellum vase, Lorinda Epply, 1915.
The blue vase of reversed bell shaped with three elongated handles, around the wide mouth of the...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Louisville Pottery Company Daniel Boone Rare Mauve Mid Century Modern Kentucky
By Louisville Pottery Company
Located in Mobile, AL
The Louisville Pottery company used a variety of stamps and sold to touristy shops with marks including Cherokee, Great Smokey Mountains, Daniel Boone, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Hand Made and more. Most of them are small pitchers and vases in traditional forms. But, then there are occasional exceptions and over time we have all learned that major designers including Frederic Hurten Rhead (over at Selden Bybee) were working in the area. Research is ongoing to identify the examples designed and/or influenced by well known artists or simply a great relatively unknown designer or two deserving of recognition for their work. The JB Speed Art Museum cataloged a slightly smaller gloss green example Accession number 2007.10.9 with the Cherokee Pottery...
Category
1930s Machine Age Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
"Discus Thrower, " Large, Extremely Rare Bronze with Nude Male Athlete, McKenzie
By R. Tait McKenzie 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by America’s foremost artist with a focus on the form and performance of male athletes, this masterpiece of 20th century sculpture -- especially large and rare -- depicts a nude discus thrower as he is about to hurl the disc forward. Robert Tait McKenzie...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael Elkan Hinged Burl Jewelry Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Michael Elkan Burl Box, hinged top opens to revel open space for jewelry, keepsakes etc. American Craft Studio made box, but recognized master of woodworking.
Category
Late 20th Century American Craftsman American Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Arts & Crafts Crystalline Cerulean Vase by Adelaide Alsop Robineau
By Adelaide Alsop Robineau
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the default quote does not include packing and insurance. 1stDibs shipping provides a level of value, protection, and care that aligns with our commitment to safeguarding historic artworks and providing excellent client service.
“A Robineau vase is a true work of art, unique in conception and perfect in execution, for every piece that left this studio was a labor of love.” – Ethel Brand Wise, The American Magazine of Art, 1929
Adelaide Alsop Robineau was a pioneer in American studio ceramics and excelled as an innovator in pottery both technically and aesthetically. As a young woman of high society in the late Victorian era, she gained early accolades as a skilled watercolorist and china painter and taught for a time at St. Mary’s Hall in Minnesota. In 1899, she married Samuel E. Robineau, a French gentleman and collector of Chinese ceramics. He was deeply intrigued by her talent and steadfastly supported and encouraged her throughout her career. The couple collaborated to produce a popular and influential monthly journal together, Keramic Studio, and went on to build a studio on their property in Syracuse, New York, which they named Four Winds. Robineau would also go on to teach for many years at Syracuse University while creating her own work and raising three children.
Early in her career, she studied at Alfred University under Charles Binns, who is widely considered to be the progenitor of contemporary studio ceramics in America. His program established a shift in the craft of ceramics as an academic pursuit, rather than one of apprenticeship. Pottery throwers and the artists who decorated the wares traditionally inhabited separate roles in ceramic manufacture, a practice common in Europe. Binns’ philosophy merged the two, such that the potter had total agency of the final product. This marked a historic divergence in the creation of art pottery – one that Adelaide Robineau...
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage American Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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