Natural Fiber Pottery

Mid-20th Century Studio Pottery Vessel in Citron Hand-thrown studio pottery vessel, mid-20th century, finished in a luminous citron glaze with subtle tonal variation and fine speckl...

A monumental-scale mid-20th century American studio hand-thrown glazed ceramic bowl with fantastic texture and earthy neutral glaze colors. Signed illegibly on the bottom.

Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" ceramic vase, Bellini, 20th Century. Hand-turned, classic form vase with a beautiful glaze, simulating wood grain.

A mid 20th century hand turned clay lidded jar with a lava glazed finish. Signature marked on the bottom of the jar. This jar is of a slightly egg-like shape. Majority of the body ...

Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1910 and stands 11.5” tall. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. ...

A wonderfully textured and hand coil and constructed bright orange glazed Bitossi covered vessel. The exterior resembles a craggy brick wall. High glazed olive colored interior. Fully signed on the bottom, 1966 B, Italy. Circa 1960. Good overall condition with some minor glaze misses and unglazed portions. No visible cracks, hairlines or restorations. The piece measures approximately 7.75" high x 6.25" diameter. Bagni Bio: ALVINO BAGNI was born in 1919 in Lastra a Signa in the environs of Florence. His boyhood and adolescence were spent without his father; as a communist, he had been exiled under Italian fascism. The young Bagni learned the basics of drawing and clay modeling under the tutelage of artist/sculptor Torello Santini. Bagni's interest in ceramics—a locally important industry—grew, and he found work at Arnaldo Pugi’s furnace in Ponte a Signa. Following WWII, Pugi helped him finance the opening of his own studio, BAGNI CERAMICHE, where several family members including wife Gina were employed. Gina would work along side Bagni throughout his career. 3,500 elephant-head plates bearing the slogan “I like Ike” were manufactured for export during Eisenhower's 1952 US presidential campaign—an early and prophetic commission: the large majority of Bagni’s work would be for the US market. In the 1950s and '60s Bagni established fundamental collaborations with Bitossi Ceramiche in nearby Montelupo Fiorentino and with the import companies Rosenthal Netter and Raymor, the latter being a dominant American firm. These relationships allowed Bagni to open a larger, better-equipped factory where he was able to surround himself with highly skilled artists—Enzo Borgini...

A charming example of traditional French Provençal utilitarian pottery, this hand-thrown earthenware bowl features a wide, flat-rimmed form with two small loop handles. The vibrant s...

California design. The Natzlers moved to Los Angeles from Austria in 1938. They were trained artisans. She made the simple pristine pot forms and he made the amazing glaze designs. T...

Standout example of a Rockingham brown glazed earthenware pitcher with a dog or hound handle. Probably manufactured in Bennington Vermont.

This exquisite vintage clay pottery piece showcases a stunning matte gray finish that beautifully accentuates its unique texture. The surface features captivating variations in color...

Group of Four Ancient Pottery Vessels, comprising: pinch lip pot, red jar, Holy Land oil lamp with olive leaf motif, Persian tripod footed vase. Vase: ...

A French Provincial spheroidal pottery cooking pot from the 19th century with green glazed accents, molded handle and tripod base. Created in Southern France during the 19th century,...