California Modern Ceramics

Bright and distinct ewer vase was made by California Originals pottery in 1950s-1960s. It is decorated with intense multicolored drip glaze in red and yellow palette on black backgr...

A set of five divided or grill dinner pottery plates , two in blue and three in a bright orange . Coined California Pottery because of the style and manufactured in the state by the ...

Kazuko Matthews Post Modern Ceramic Teapot, California, 1980's. Kazuko Kayasuga Matthews was born Southern California and was raised in Japan.

Mid Century Lou Hoenig Ceramic Ashtray for California Pottery, c.1969.

Flattened stoneware Post Modernist teapot with lid by California architectural artist Kazuko Matthews. Teapot measures 16" by 12" by 4" and is signed Kazuko Matthews on its bottom. I...

A pair of colorful ceramic sauce bowls one with three serving areas and one with a cover and spoon cutout both in a lobster and lettuce motif with the lobster tail as a handle . This...

Flattened stoneware Post Modernist vase by California studio artist Kazuko Matthews. Teapot measures 16.5" by 9.5" by 3" and is signed Kazuko Matthews on the bottom. In very good vin...

Midcentury ceramic planters, American, circa 1960s. These pieces are unsigned, so we are unsure of the ceramicist, but the estate where they were purchased from told us they were pur...

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 ...

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 ...

Lukens currently has an award in his name (Glen Lukens Award) at the University of Southern California's School of Fine Arts. This piece would be a tremendous, Stand out addition ...

A set of 3 mid century studio teacups from the 1940s-50s by husband and wife ceramicists, Charles and Alice Smith of California. Great abstract design on the fronts consisting of car...

Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

A gorgeously crafted, beautifully yellow glazed, Mid-Century Modern pedestal bowl by California master ceramist Rupert Deese who worked closely with pottery legend Harrison Mcintosh....

Japan Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri Nora Eccles Harrison Museum, Utah State University, Logan, Utah Nordenfjield Kunstindustrimuseum, Trondheim, Norway Norto...

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 ...

A wonderfully designed and blue lava crater glazed studio pottery plate in the style of Mid-Century California master potters Beatrice Wood, Glen Lukens, and Otto and Gertrud Natzler...

A wonderfully made and colored heavy bowl by Mexican born ceramic master Raul Coronel who played an important role in the American (he became a naturalized citizen) / California desi...

A wonderful work by famed American/ California potter/ artist Ken Price. This an earlier work done while he was at USC in 1956. Signed and noted "USC 1956" on the underside of ...

Would be a great addition to any post-modern ceramic or California Pottery collection or admirers of the artist's work or eye-catching stand-alone piece in about any setting.

Would be a great addition to any collectors of De Larios' work/ Mid-century Modern ceramics or gorgeous eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

Lukens currently has an award in his name (Glen Lukens Award) at the University of Southern California's School of fine Arts. A very rare, unique, and truly special work This piece ...

A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist Polia Pillin featuring a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with streaks of green swirling ar...

A beautifully designed, gorgeously glazed, original ceramic three three-bead set (one burnt red, one ocean blue, one white crackle glaze) by famed mid-century American artist and pot...

A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist Polia Pillin featuring a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with streaks of green swirling ar...

A mid century California art pottery tray. Nice large size for a variety of serving needs. Features a swirl design wiith a scalloped edge. Vibrant turquoise interior glaze with a cre...

Large Laura Anderson stoneware bowl measuring 3.5" in height by 11.25" diameter. Signed Laura Anderson, 1949. In very good vintage condition. The following bio was taken from the ...

A mid century pottery serving bowl. Made by Roselane Pottery of Pasadena, CA. Finished in a lovely avocado green colored glaze with textured detailing. Nice size perfect for using as...

Beautiful well done piece of pottery ceramic brutalist circa 1970's signed California design.

Colorful California studio pottery bowl created by William and Polia Pillin of Los Angeles, California. Bowl measures 5.25" high by 11" in diameter and is signed W + P Pillin on the ...

Beautiful well done piece of pottery ceramic pitcher jug with cork brutalist circa 1970's signed RM California design.

Superb vintage California studio pottery lidded jar. Beautiful fan-shaped finial with sgraffito details. Signed and dated on bottom.

A wonderful midcentury studio pottery tumbler from the 1940s-1950s by ceramicists, Charles and Alice Smith of California. Decorated with a series of figures carved into the sides of ...

Beautiful well done piece of pottery ceramic box circa 1970's signed California design.

White splash ball vase created by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California. Vase measures 5" by 5" by 4.5" and is signed Otto + Vivika Heino. In very good vintage condition.

A rare 1980s postmodern pottery decanter set made by Jaru of California. Includes a tall conical decanter with stopper and 6 matching cups. Each piece has been decorated with carved ...

A harmonious three-piece ceramic set by American studio artist Bob Sakoda, dated 1980. A thoughtful example of California’s mid-century craft tradition, Sakoda’s work is defined by m...

Classic set of 4 pedestal coffee mug restaurant ware, often associated with mid-century diners. They feature a distinct flared shape, a footed base, and a two-tone black exterior wit...

Vintage marc Bellaire ceramic bowl. Extra-large decorative ceramic dish or bowl "luau" pattern designed and signed Bellaire. Extra-large ceramic decorative centre piece or fruit bow...

Classic Mid-Century Modern ceramic pottery by Marc Bellaire, 3 piece set includes stylized covered bowl, two stylized plates.

Small stoneware weed bud vase created by Vivika and Otto Heino of Ojai, California. Vase measures 3.24" by 2.5" and is signed Vivika and Otto beneath. In very good vintage condition.

Pair of Studio Ceramic Giraffes, Wonderful Form , fun and whimsical . Gold over matte black glaze . From the studio of Frank Engle . Originally in Los Angeles . Eventually relocate...

This fun ceramic dish by California potter Edmund Ronaky has a free form and a two-part shape. It has a high gloss glaze over a design of a worried looking man who appears to be an E...

A polychrome verdigris green and blue majolica California Pottery Serving Tureen with lid and underplate. This set will be great for serving soups, casseroles, or a variety of other ...

Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery.

Japan Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri Nora Eccles Harrison Museum, Utah State University, Logan, Utah Nordenfjield Kunstindustrimuseum, Trondheim, Norway Norto...

Would be a great addition to any collectors of Voulkos' work or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ceramics or make for an eye catching stand alone accent artwork in about any setting.

Would be a great addition to any collectors of Voulkos' work or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ceramics or make for an eye catching stand alone accent artwork in about any setting.

As a result, De Larios was heavily influenced by ancient American, Hispanic and Japanese ceramics. In the 1950s, De Larios studied artists Otto and Vivika Heino as well as Susan ...

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a de...

Would be a great addition to any collectors of De Larios' work/ Mid-century Modern ceramics or gorgeous eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

Would be a great addition to any collectors of De Larios' work/ Mid-century Modern ceramics or gorgeous eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

Would be a great addition to any post-modern ceramic or California Pottery collection or admirers of the Shire's work or eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.

A wonderful example of Otto Heino's famous Chinese Imperial yellow glaze - thought to have been lost for years and rediscovered by Heino. A very rare and highly coveted glaze and...

A fantastic, wonderfully glazed and textured Mid-Century Modern pottery bowl by renowned California master potter F. Carlton Ball. Ball, who studied with Glen Lukens, taught at th...

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted iridescent luster glaze and highly desired face design. The gorgeous and...

A beautifully designed, exquisitely handmade bowl by pottery or ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Heino. The two were best known for their inspired designs an...