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High Style Art Deco Vase/Lamp Base w/ Mayan Influence, 1930s, by Glidden Parker

About the Item

Masterfully carved -- not molded -- and bathed in a textured, rich brown glaze, this very early lamp base/vase by Glidden Parker is a superb example of Art Deco artistry by one of the upcoming masters in Mid Century design. A graduate of Alfred University's pioneering ceramics program, Parker went on to found the Glidden pottery, which had a huge influence on dishware design and art pottery in the 1940s and 50s, not just in America but also in Italy. Designed to serve as a lamp base but never fitted, this piece can also serve as a vase or tabletop sculpture.
  • Attributed to:
    Glidden Parker (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One small area of glaze loss; one small crack at one corner.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865125377712
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