{"title":"Ceramics","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-mouse","title":"Susan Parkinson Mouse","description":"A superbly sculptural and idiosyncratic Mouse by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e, 1956.\n\u003cp\u003eBy the late 1950's, Britain's economy was finally picking up following WWII, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eParkinson's\u003c\/a\u003e began to supply 'fancy goods' shops, which were largely catering for the holiday souvenir trade. The model which lead them in this direction was the mouse. The mouse has the model Number 71, and was designed in 1956 for a store in the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42291876298966,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Black_and_white_Pottery_Mouse_by_Parkinson_Pottery_Ashford_Kent.jpg?v=1641253031"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-leaf-platter","title":"Susan Parkinson Leaf Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare Leaf platter designed by Richard \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e, circa 1952.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe streaks of brown (red iron inclusions) in the glaze, as well as the test mark and variation of 'Made in England' impressed into the base suggest this is an early, pre-1955, piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn their book on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParkinson Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e, Cashmore \u0026amp; Smith-Vincent note two models containing the word 'leaf' in the list of new designs added to the pottery's 1961 catalogue. However, neither of the written names, 'Long Leaf Dish #126' nor 'Small Leaf Plate #153', match this leaf shaped design. The 'Small Leaf' was reportedly designed for salads but was too small for purpose. Whilst the 'Long Leaf' was very long, at 92 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296142627030,"sku":"","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Huge-Richard-and-Susan-Parkinson-Pottery-Leaf.jpg?v=1643126774"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-pig","title":"Susan Parkinson Pig","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand decorated slip-cast porcelain sculpture of a Pig, designed and made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e at her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epotteries\u003c\/a\u003e near Ashford, Kent, circa 1956. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petite pig, which could easily be mistaken for a guinea pig, is Model Number 78.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the eyes of the sow are covered by its ears, the fluid and lively lines which render the snout, markings, and tail, convey a very joyful-looking pig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pig's tail is in the form of the letter 'S', which stands for 'Susan'. This is documented in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waterstones.com\/book\/susan-parkinson-and-the-richard-parkinson-pottery\/carol-cashmore\/tim-smith-vincent\/9780952281245\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Susan Parkinson by Carol Cashmore and Tim Vincent Smith\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarol Cashmore \u0026amp; Tim Vincent-Smith's 2004 publication about Susan and her life \u0026amp; work.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42296364761302,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/susan-parkinson-porcelain-pid-with-hand-painted-black-stripes.jpg?v=1678643619"},{"product_id":"arne-bang-candle-holder","title":"Arne Bang Candle Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early stoneware candle holder designed by Danish ceramicist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/arne-bang\" title=\"Arne Bang\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArne Bang\u003c\/a\u003e. The organic shape has been decorated with applied leaves and berries, and the item features an attractive crystalline blue-green glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBang trained as a sculptor in Copenhagen before establishing a stoneware studio at Holmegaard glassworks in 1930. This candle holder dates from 1935, the year he began to run the studio under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arne Bang Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300795093206,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Arne-Bang-2-Candlestick.jpg?v=1746185840"},{"product_id":"arne-bang-vessel","title":"Arne Bang Vessel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA stoneware vessel designed by Danish ceramicist \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Arne Bang\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/arne-bang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArne Bang\u003c\/a\u003e. T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehe vessel features a varied crystalline blue-green glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBang trained as a sculptor in Copenhagen before establishing a stoneware studio at Holmegaard glassworks in 1930. This item dates from 1935, the year he began to run the studio under his own name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arne Bang Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300996878550,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/files\/arne-bang-studio-ceramic-pottery-bowl-mid-century-danish-design-important-danish-ceramicist.jpg?v=1720376004"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-owl","title":"Susan Parkinson Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn owl sculpture produced at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rye-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rye Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCinque Ports, Rye\u003c\/a\u003e, using the 'Large Owl' mould designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Parkinson Pottery closed in 1961, some of Susan's moulds were purchased by George Gray at Cinque Ports with the view of continuing the production of some of her work. This monochrome owl was made during the transitional period. Cinque Ports would later experiment with Susan's designs by applying coloured glazes and different techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cinque Ports Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42301300244694,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Cinque-Ports-Pottery-Owl-by-Susan-Parkinson.jpg?v=1643488731"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-asi-hares-fur-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund 'ASI' Hare's Fur Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant bud vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" title=\"Rörstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1950's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylund was the artistic director at Rörstrand for more than 30 years, in which time he helped to establish the factory as a leader in Scandinavian ceramics. Rörstrand were recognised for both their quality of craftsmanship and their output of gracefully refined vases, which usually feature a silky matte glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form of this vase is incredibly elegant and perfectly reflects Rörstrand's influential output of the 1950's. The form is fluid and beautifully proportioned. The unusual mouth is bowl-shaped, and sits upon a graceful swooping neck. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the shape and smooth glaze, this vase is both incredibly tactile \u0026amp; undeniably exquisite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42306925035734,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/rorstrand-sweden-as1-vase-gunnar-nylund.jpg?v=1642267340"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-miniature-striped-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund Miniature Striped Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA miniature vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. \u003c\/span\u003eThis exquisite, beautifully hand-painted vase is less typical of Rörstrands miniature output, as most featured one of many \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'hares fur' glazes for which the factory is well known. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGunnar Nylund was the artistic director at Rörstrand for more than 30 years, in which time he helped to establish the factory as a leader in Scandinavian ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42307347087574,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/striped-black-white-rorstrand-miniature-gunnar-nylund.jpg?v=1676147072"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-35-miniature-handled-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Handled Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA delicate miniature handled vase by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl Harry-Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. \u003c\/span\u003eThis exquisite example features a light olive 'hare's fur' glaze. The piece is reminiscent of an amphora, but in miniature proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311766343894,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/carl-harry-stalhane-haresfur-hankelvase.jpg?v=1641576145"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-cat","title":"Susan Parkinson Black Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elongated sculpture of a seated cat, designed and made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e at her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epottery\u003c\/a\u003e in Brabourne Lees, Kent, circa 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleek ornament is slip-cast porcelain. On top of the white ceramic, Susan has rendered the unique features of the cat in black glaze, by method of wax resist and sgraffito. The fluidity yet precision of her lines result in a brilliantly characterful depiction of this animal. A wonderful example of Modernist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBritish studio pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311921696982,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Cat-sat-with-feet-together-looking-suspicious-designed-by-susan-parkinson-for-richard-parkinson-pottery-ltd.jpg?v=1641579044"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-brown-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Blue Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA miniature vase by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis charming, deep brown vase features highlights of sky \u0026amp; mid blue, which flow over the subtly ribbed body to form a softly striped glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311953809622,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/mid-century-miniature-vase-by-rorstrand-sweden-chs.jpg?v=1641579659"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-squat-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Squat Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shape of this deep brown glossy vase is reminiscent of an antique Chinese brush pot. It features a high-contrast detail around the shoulder and rim. This piece was designed by \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" title=\"Rörstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRörstrand produced miniature vases, often inspired by Chinese ceramics, Throughout the 1950's and 60's to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312064401622,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/scandinavian-carl-harry-stalhane-vase-rorstrand.jpg?v=1676315514"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-robin","title":"Susan Parkinson Robin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slip-cast white porcelain figurine of a plump Robin, modeled and decorated in black glaze by \u003ca title=\"Susan Parkinson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e. The Robin, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModel 74, was designed by Susan following the success and popularity of the 'Mouse' figurine, designed especially for a shop in Mousehole, Cornwall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter WWII, tourism \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrew exponentially in mid-twentieth century Britain. In 1957, in response to the expansion of the gift shop market, Susan designed this Robin and a Wren. Both birds are as charming \u0026amp; characterful as the picturesque holiday villages they were likely sold in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312351547606,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/side-profile-of-robin-bird-model-71-design-features-sleek-modernist-shape-susan-parkinson_61734ef8-0745-4c36-acf7-a9dc728ba1d5.jpg?v=1678642307"},{"product_id":"jacob-bang-stoneware-vase","title":"Jacob Bang Stoneware Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-thrown, hand-glazed stoneware vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jacob-bang\" title=\"Jacob Bang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJacob Bang\u003c\/a\u003e and produced at the studio of his brother, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/arne-bang\" title=\"Arne Bang\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArne\u003c\/a\u003e, during the 1960's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth brothers were an integral part of Denmark's huge success on the world stage of design during the 20th Century. The younger brother, Arne, is a celebrated ceramicist whilst Jacob, the designer of this piece, is one of Denmark's first industrial designers and is best known for his functionalist yet sculptural works in glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis studio pottery vase is a rare insight into Jacob's work in ceramics. The rotund, collared vessel is reminiscent of functional Viking pottery found in Denmark, which often features a round body with flared rim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arne Bang Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312560738518,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/jacob-bang-arne-bang-studio-pottery-vase.jpg?v=1765316273"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-strange-fruit-dish","title":"Gunnar Nylund 'Strange Fruit' Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual fruit shaped bowl designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, in the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit depicted could be a peach as the shape is both bulbous and tapers towards the end. However, strikingly, it is bright blue in colour. The mottled glaze, whose composition is reminiscent of fruit skin, also contains hues of purple.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brilliantly quirky example of Nylund's work which also displays the attributes for which he is most renown. Namely, a sculptural form, matte glaze and innovative colours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42352813113558,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/Head-on-shot-of-rare-gunnar-nylund-blue-fruit-shape-bowl-for-rorstrand-sweden-1940s-or-50s.jpg?v=1746183259"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-birka-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund 'Birka' Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e A tall, torpedo shaped 'Birka' vase by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for the Swedish ceramic factory \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name 'Birka' refers to the glaze on this vase. The shape, which is model number 5, was also used for the 'Alpina' (gray\/blue glaze) and 'Rubus' (blue\/brown glaze) series. These 3 series of glazes share the same forms and were all designed in 1965. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Birka' glaze itself is visually very detailed, and features hundreds of organic lines in many hues of yellow and brown. The surface is predominately matte but particular areas do have lustre. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSome refer to the 'Birka' glaze as \"owl's feathers\", and although smooth to the touch, the glaze appears highly textural. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42352989569238,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/close-up-of-amazingly-textured-brown-glaze-named-owls-feathers-by-gunnar-nylund.jpg?v=1765315429"},{"product_id":"stig-lindberg-faience-leaf-dish","title":"Stig Lindberg Faience Leaf Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe success of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/stig-lindberg\" title=\"Stig lindberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStig Lindberg\u003c\/a\u003e's ceramic works for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" title=\"Gustavsberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGustavsberg\u003c\/a\u003e is that each whimsical item retains the jubilant and eccentric characteristics of the designer himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStig Lindberg is one of Sweden's most important and prolific designers, working across ceramics, texiles and illustration. His highly individual style was not only an instant success, but also seminal in the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic during the mid 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis leaf-shaped dish dates from the 1950's, and displays the unique characteristics of Lindberg's work that have ensured his enduring popularity. The playful shape has been hand-decorated with glazes and oxides in an abstract green 'tadpoles' design. The dish has an applied branch detail, which has been hand-decorated with a bark effect. This highly decorative and joyful object is also functional, being ideal to serve snacks to friends on a special occasion. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353609638102,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/stig-lindberg-faience-leaf-dish-gustavsberg-sweden.jpg?v=1647178737"},{"product_id":"rye-pottery-trio-of-vases-w-sgraffito","title":"Rye Pottery Trio of Vases w. Sgraffito","description":"\u003cp\u003eA trio of vases decorated using the sgraffito technique, designed and made at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rye-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rye Pottery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRye Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e, England, circa 1953. Charmingly, the form of each of the vessels has been designed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eaccommodate a different flower arrangement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tallest cylindrical vessel has an uninterrupted wide-mouth for a conventional bouquet. Whilst the mouth of the smallest straight sided vase closes in on to itself to form a smaller opening for a spray of flowers. Smaller still is the mouth of the hourglass shaped vase which could be described as a bud vase, intended to hold a single, stemmed flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vases also differ in colour but they are united by the Sgraffito decoration in their respective pink, green, and black glaze. All the vases have first had a white \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etin-glaze applied to them, then their unique colour has been applied all over the exterior area. Finally, lines have been scratched through to the white glaze beneath. Rye pottery employed the sgraffito technique in their work, to much success, shortly after their inclusion at The Festival of Britain in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353609900246,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/3-british-studio-pottery-vases-from-rye-festival-of-britain-colours.jpg?v=1642363927"},{"product_id":"stig-lindberg-faience-long-leaf-dish","title":"Stig Lindberg Faience Long Leaf Dish","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/stig-lindberg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stig Lindberg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStig Lindberg\u003c\/a\u003e's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ceramic works for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gustavsberg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGustavsberg\u003c\/a\u003e is that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeach whimsical item retains the jubilant and eccentric characteristics of the designer himself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStig Lindberg is one of Sweden's most important and prolific designers, working across ceramics, texiles and illustration. His highly individual style was not only an instant success, but also seminal in the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic during the mid 20th century. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis elongated leaf-shaped dish dates from the 1950's, and displays the unique characteristics of Lindberg's work that have ensured his enduring popularity. The playful shape has been hand-decorated with glazes and oxides in a green and white striped design, almost emulating the skin of a marrow or cucumber. This highly decorative and joyful object is also functional, being ideal to serve snacks to friends on a special occasion. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42353722261718,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/long-leaf-dish-by-stig-lindberg-gustavsberg-sweden.jpg?v=1676318361"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-handled-teal-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Handled Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA turquoise handled vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rörstrand factory are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erevered for their exciting glazes and elegant shapes. This small vase dates from around 1960; a time when the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efactory were leading the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic in ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth, matte glaze on this vase is a light turquoise colour, with dappled areas of dark brown and charcoal. The handled form has the model number 'SXC'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42404588290262,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/rorstrand-handled-vase-jug-carl-harry-stalhane.jpg?v=1642854978"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-green-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Green Vase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA vibrant miniature vase by \u003ca title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's \u0026amp; 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by ancient Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftspersonship and technical capabilities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite squat vessel features a glossy glaze in a saturated pea green colour. In shape, colour and shine, the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evase is atypical of Rörstrands miniature output as most featured one of their many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'hares fur' glazes, for which the factory is well known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42404662182102,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/bright-green-glossy-vase-chs-rorstrand-carl-harry-stalhane.jpg?v=1676311238"},{"product_id":"glyn-colledge-trio-of-sycamore-vessels","title":"Glyn Colledge Trio of 'Sycamore' Vessels","description":"\u003cp\u003eA trio of vessels in the 'Sycamore' pattern designed by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Glyn Colledge\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/glyn-colledge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGlyn Colledge\u003c\/a\u003e, circa 1960. All three of these robust shapes are hand painted stoneware objects. This is what Colledge is best remembered for. However, having only been in production between 1963 \u0026amp; 65, examples of this pattern are \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erare\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch more frequently seen are 'Glyn Ware' and 'Glynbourne Ware', produced in the 1960s \u0026amp; 70s. These fluid patterns, inspired by British flora \u0026amp; folk art, show the influence of Glyn's\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etutor (from 1933), \u003ca title=\"Biography of Gordon Forsyth (1879-1952)\" href=\"https:\/\/grayspottery.co.uk\/designers\/gordon-forsyth\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGordon Forsyth\u003c\/a\u003e -the renowned ceramicist \u0026amp; educator who, at \u003ca title=\"The History of Burslem School of Art\" href=\"https:\/\/burslemart.wordpress.com\/about\/page\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurslem School of Art\u003c\/a\u003e, also taught \u003ca title=\"Biography of Susie Cooper (1902 - 1995)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.susiecooper.net\/biography.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Cooper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Biography of Clarice Cliff (1899-1972)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vam.ac.uk\/articles\/art-deco-clarice-cliff\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClarice Cliff\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca title=\"Biography of Charlotte Rhead (1885-1947)\" href=\"https:\/\/pottery-english.com\/charlotte-rhead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCharlotte Rhead\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison to the leafy series mentioned above, the 'Sycamore' pattern is more greatly concerned with the aesthetics of mid-twentieth century Modernism. The hand painted and hand incised sgraffito decoration, features vibrantly coloured shapes inspired by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eatomic particles and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough inspired by the precise geometric forms found in science, this pattern is also warm and charming thanks to the honesty of the designs' application. Lines are allowed to be irregularly placed and thicker blobs of glaze are crackled. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denby Langley Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42405320687830,"sku":"","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/group-shot-of-3-sycamore-vases-produced-from-1963-until-1965-glyn-colledge.jpg?v=1676315897"},{"product_id":"jim-malone-yunomi","title":"Jim Malone Yunomi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wheel thrown cylindrical vessel with a slight waist and foot by \u003ca title=\"Jim Malone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jim-malone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJim Malone\u003c\/a\u003e, Ainstable, England, circa 1989. The stoneware object, made by one of Britain's foremost potters, is inspired by and can be referred to as a yunomi, a style of Japanese drinking cup.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eabsence of a handle and the astonishingly ergonomic shape of this vessel are in keeping with traditional yunomi which are intended to be cradled in your hands to savour the warmth and aroma of your drink. Adding to the tactility of this piece are the creamy hakeme slip and the rust decoration in iron oxide. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHakeme, defined as ‘brush stroke’ in Japanese, is the technique of applying a coat of slip with a hard bristled brush. In this instance, thick slip has been harshly applied but although it is textured it remains even and smooth to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jim Malone Pottery, Ainstable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42405832720598,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/jim-malone-grey-studio-pottery-vase.jpg?v=1690143643"},{"product_id":"tall-conical-table-lamp-w-sgraffito","title":"Tall Conical Table Lamp w. Sgraffito","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large hand-thrown and hand-decorated pottery lamp, made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rye-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rye Pottery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRye Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e, England, circa 1953.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall lamp is conical in shape, wide at the bottom and narrower at the top. Connecting the two diameters are straight sides. This simple, geometric shape is a brilliant backdrop for the more organic and naturalistic surface decoration on the lamp. The lamp is decorated in the round in the sgraffito technique. Thin straight lines of varying lengths have been scratched into the thick ivory-white coloured glaze covering the lamp. Resultantly, we can see through to the more biscuit coloured pottery underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRye pottery employed the sgraffito technique in their work, to much success, shortly after their inclusion at The Festival of Britain in 1951.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42556716286166,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/mid-twentieth-century-british-pottery-table-or-bedside-lamp-designed-and-made-in-rye-england-1950s.jpg?v=1645997585"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-miniature-handled-vase","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Miniature Handled Brown Vase","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA glossy miniature handled vase by \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThroughout the 1950's and 60's Rörstrand produced miniature vases, inspired by antique Chinese ceramics, to demonstrate their craftsmanship and technical capability. This exquisite example features a light brown high-gloss glaze. The piece is reminiscent of an amphora, but in miniature proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42800560210134,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/carl-harry-stalhane-glossy-brown-handled-miniature-vase-from-rorstrand.jpg?v=1650127592"},{"product_id":"bertil-lundgren-miniature-footed-dish","title":"Bertil Lundgren Miniature Footed Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA miniature footed dish designed by \u003ca title=\"Bertil Lundgren\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/bertil-lundgren\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBertil Lundgren\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of this exquisite miniature derives from an ancient Chinese offering dish. It features a mesmerising mottled dark blue glaze with speckles of grey \u0026amp; olive green. Collectively these colours create a beautiful surface reminiscent of hares fur, which is a technique that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e were renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42800599105750,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/1970s-swedish-navy-blue-rorstrand-miniature-by-bertil-lundgren.jpg?v=1743683688"},{"product_id":"antique-liberty-of-london-terracotta-costrel","title":"Antique Liberty of London Perfume Costrel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique terracotta costrel designed for Liberty, London, 1907. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetailed as a container for lavender oil, the loops on this vessel allow the item to be hung so that the fragrance could \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epermeate a room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pot was manufactured by Verwood potteries, Dorset, \u003c\/span\u003eand retailed at \u003ca title=\"Liberty of London Heritage\" href=\"https:\/\/www.libertylondon.com\/uk\/information\/our-heritage.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiberty, London,\u003c\/a\u003e during the late Arts \u0026amp; Crafts period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside of the jar is impressed with 'Liberty London' as well as a registration number which dates the design to 1907.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42803261604054,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/profile-image-of-a-small-round-double-handled-pot-in-red-terracotta-clay-design-made-in-1907-for-liberty-london.jpg?v=1650199975"},{"product_id":"jerk-werkmaster-conical-vase","title":"Jerk Werkmäster Conical Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA conical handled vase designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jerk-werkmaster\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jerk Werkmäster\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJerk Werkmäster\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/nittsjo\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Nittsjö\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNittsjö\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, late 1940's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bubbling yellow glaze of this piece was developed by Werkmäster during the Art Deco period, and was used by the Nittsjö factory into the 1950's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase pairs the vibrant, turbulent glaze with Werkmäster's bold geometry to create a truly striking decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWerkmäster was the artistic director of Nittsjö from 1933-68. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nittsjö","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42803529285846,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/modernist-swedish-ceramic-cone-vase-by-jerk-werkmaster-nittsjo-keramik-with-yellow-lava-glaze.jpg?v=1765315881"},{"product_id":"phil-rogers-chawan","title":"Phil Rogers Chawan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ash glazed stoneware chawan by renowned Welsh potter \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Phil Rogers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/phil-rogers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhil Rogers\u003c\/a\u003e, late-20th to early-21st century. This wide yet stout wheel thrown bowl has a ridged exterior and features a sage-green colour ash glaze. The deep colour and mottled complexion of the glaze has been achieved \u0026amp; enhanced thanks to the method of wood firing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape of this piece is inspired by traditional East Asian chawans; bowls designed for use during the preparation and drinking of tea. Working in what has been called an anglo-oriental tradition, Rogers \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efrequently experimented with the form of chawans and other East Asian vessels, techniques and glazes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to making pots, which Rogers began doing as a full-time profession from 1978 until his passing in 2020, his inexhaustible passion for pottery led him to write, teach, and advocate pottery via the many organisations he was affiliated with. Among various other appointments, Rogers served as a chairperson for the Craft Potters Association (UK) and as a member of the International Academy of Ceramics .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnsurprisingly given the international scope of Rogers’ activities, whether teaching or exhibiting, his work is held in the collections of more than 50 museums worldwide, including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O251544\/tea-bowl-phil-rogers\/\" title=\"Tea Bowl c. 2008 by Rogers in the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum, UK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe V\u0026amp;A\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/H_2017-8021-1\" title=\"Bottle (w. hakeme \u0026amp; iron glaze) by Rogers c. 2017 in The British Museum, UK\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe British Museum\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clevelandart.org\/art\/2000.200\" title=\"Tall Bottle c. 2000 by Rogers in The Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe Cleveland Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e. [1]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[1] Sadly, we omit museums in Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, \u0026amp; Netherlands etc... as the Rogers' pottery they hold is not yet available to see online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marston Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42803597246678,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/short-green-phil-rogers-chawan-shape-inspired-by-traditional-east-asian-chawan-bowls.jpg?v=1650403975"},{"product_id":"marianne-starck-large-blue-vase","title":"Marianne Starck Large Blue Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blue chamotte vase designed by renowned ceramicist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/marianne-starck\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marianne Starck\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMarianne Starck\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/michael-andersen-sons\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Michael Andersen \u0026amp; Sons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMichael Andersen\u003c\/a\u003e, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form of this large vase has been hand-thrown in chamotte clay. Its hand-glazed surface features a various hues of indigo blues, white, and lilac. An abstract, softly geometric pattern has been applied to the piece which is enhanced with a slightly metallic bronze glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarianne Starck was the Artistic Director of Michael Andersen from 1955 until 1993, and was one of Denmark's leading designers in ceramics. She is known for her illustrative style and her use of unconventional glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Andersen \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42803809779926,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/an-impressively-large-scandinavian-vase-hand-painted-in-thick-blue-white-and-brown-glaze-desig-by-leading-danish-ceramicist-marianne-starck-mid-twentieth-century.jpg?v=1650229077"},{"product_id":"inge-foro-pitcher","title":"Inge Forø Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceramic pitcher, designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/inge-foro\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Inge Forø\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInge Forø\u003c\/a\u003e and handmade at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/larholm\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Larholm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLarholm\u003c\/a\u003e, Norway, circa 1950. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spouted form of this vessel is both soft and geometric, both ancient and modern. The simple, essential shape of the piece along with the attention to both practicality and aesthetics, signifies the designers' awareness of the emerging Scandinavian Modernist movement at the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe sturdy stoneware pitcher features a leaf green glaze which has been applied with a brush. A subtle texture has been hatched with a tool beneath the glaze, to offer a nuance which heightens the perception of a lovingly handmade object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eForø's was artistic director at Larholm (1943 - 1951) when he designed this piece. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nasjonalmuseet.no\/en\/collection\/object\/OK-2002-0006\" title=\"View Inge Forø's Larholm Pottery pitcher in yellow \u0026amp; with cane.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIt was made in yellow as well as green and the example held in The National Museum of Norway features a cane grip.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larholm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42804241924310,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/profile-image-of-green-jug-by-inge-foro-for-larholm-pottery-norway-model-number-1102-designed-1950s.jpg?v=1650220418"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-unique-flambe-fisherman-vase","title":"Gunnar Nylund Unique Flambé Fisherman Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique Flambé vase by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rörstrand\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Rörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylund launched the Flambé range in 1932. In this series, Art Deco and Neoclassical forms were hand decorated with intricate scenes and motifs, often featuring fish or animals. New designs were added to the series until 1945 when Rörstrand ceased production of the range. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand decorated, with a decorator's name written on the base. Some early examples were decorated by a young \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e, who would later become a key designer at Rörstrand and a notable figure of Scandinavian design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome items from Nylund's Flambé series are unique, such as this vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this piece, a fisherman empties a day's catch onto a large mat, attracting a group of seagulls. The kneeling figure holds a pair of fish in his hand, whilst a sun beams down behind him. The evocative scenario is stylised in an Art Deco fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was hand decorated by Gull Weinberg, and has the unique design number 2012. Weinberg worked for Rörstrand between 1935-1938. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42809290358998,"sku":"","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/a-unique-art-deco-rorstrand-fishing-scene-flambe-vase-designed-by-gunnar-nylund-and-decorated-by-gul-weinberg-2012.jpg?v=1650316111"},{"product_id":"bornholm-pineapple-jug","title":"Bornholm Pineapple Jug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pineapple shaped jug produced by Michael Andersen \u0026amp; Sons, Bornholm, Denmark, circa 1935. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis uniquely organic interpretation of the Art Deco style is highly playful and decorative,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebut also\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusable object. The tactile jug has been glazed in a warm, yellow glaze and consists of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea rounded\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eform\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith heavily textured 'pineapple' surface, from which grows a handle reminiscent of leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMichael Andersen \u0026amp; Sons was founded in the 1880's by Jens Michael Andersen, who employed his four sons at the pottery. The company are best known for the wares produced in the mid-20th century under the direction of Marianne Starck. Earlier examples of the potteries' output, such as this Art Deco jug, are difficult to find. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Andersen \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42841689751766,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/bornholm-pineapple-jug-produced-by-michael-andersen-and-sons-denmark-early-20th-century-classic-danish-art-deco-design.jpg?v=1651521332"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-galaxy-bowl","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane \"Galaxy\" Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA colourful glazed bowl designed by \u003ca title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e for\u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Rörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive bowl features a refined smoked white glaze to the outside, and an interior of vibrant purple with clouds of bright blue \u0026amp; cobalt. The spectacular effect and colouration is reminiscent of a nebula or distant galaxy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rörstrand factory are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erevered for their exciting glazes and elegant shapes. This piece dates from around 1960; a time when the factory were leading the development of Sweden's modern aesthetic in ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42857152151766,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/impressive-purple-glaze-rorstrand-miniature-bowl-by-carl-harry-stalhane-1960s.jpg?v=1651401568"},{"product_id":"olle-alberius-celadon-bowl","title":"Olle Alberius Celadon Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sizeable hand-thrown and hand-glazed bowl designed by \u003ca title=\"Olle Alberius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/olle-alberius\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/olle-alberius\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOlle Alberius\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca title=\"Rörstrand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbed surface of this unusual piece is reminiscent of Alberius' famous 'Bamboo' series, however the glaze, rim, and production method differ. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis shallow but generous bowl features a soft yellow celadon glaze, with areas of blue, grey, and green. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece offers an insight into the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e designer's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e experimentations with translucent coloured glazes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtleties of the many wondrous colours in this unique piece make it perfect backdrop for foods when entering guests. For instance, deep purple Kalamata olives couldn’t look better in anything else!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42857217392854,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/rorstrand-sweden-olle-alberius-bowl-with-green-yellow-celadon-glaze.jpg?v=1716730952"},{"product_id":"harald-ostergren-art-deco-bottle-vase","title":"Harald Östergren Art Deco Bottle Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco bottle vase by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/harald-ostergren\" title=\"Harald Östergren\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHarald Östergren\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/upsala-ekeby\" title=\"Upsala Ekeby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUpsala Ekeby\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, 1925. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhilst the copper glaze and simplicity of this vase are both characteristic of modern design of the 1920's, this softened, organic rendition of Art Deco appears to also display nuances and signifiers of Art Nouveau, with the classical handle and incised decoration that hints at a petal or a peacock's feather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÖstergren studied design in both Sweden and Germany, and this transitional object perhaps displays specifically the influence of the germanic Jugendstil movement. This branch of Art Nouveau is characteristically cleaner, pairing organic motifs with simple shapes and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upsala Ekeby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42885100208342,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/harald-ostergren-art-deco-green-ceramic-vase-ostergren-studied-design-in-sweden-and-germany-and-this-object-displays-the-influence-of-both-swedish-modernism-and-the-germanic-jugendsti.jpg?v=1651352679"},{"product_id":"walter-bosse-majolika-bird","title":"Walter Bosse Majolika Bird","description":"A stylised bird figurine designed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/walter-bosse\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Full Collection of Walter Bosse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWalter Bosse\u003c\/a\u003e for the majolica ceramic workshop of Karlsruhe, Germany, circa 1960.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough best remembered for his \"Black Golden Line\" of Modernist brass objects, Bosse began his design career working in ceramics, making animals and \"grotesques\". Their popularity led to Bosse opening his own ceramics gallery in Austria in the 1940s. Following this, Bosse moved to brass and bronze, using his early pottery figures as models.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1953, Bosse moved to Iserlohn, Germany, where he set up a new shop and continued production. This bird dates from this period when Bosse was also collaborating with Karlsruhe state majolika workshop, around 200 miles South of Iserlohn.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bird, which some refer to as a crow, is an excellent example of Bosse’s work with Karlsruhe. The sculptural form of the bird is simple yet superbly characterful and Modern.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA purply black metallic, yet matt, glaze covers the main body of bird. Its beak is glazed in a glossy orange, whilst the base features a speckled green glaze, reminiscent of an ornate moss.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Karlsruhe Majolika","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42915394781398,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/a-modernist-pottery-bird-sculpture-designed-by-walter-bosse-bosse-started-his-carerr-in-ceramics-only-moving-to-brass-and-bronze-in-the-late-40s-using-his-early-pottery-figures-as-mod.jpg?v=1676318532"},{"product_id":"thorkild-olsen-craqueleur-dish","title":"Thorkild Olsen Craqueleur Crab Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand painted dish by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/thorkild-olsen\" title=\"Thorkild Olsen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThorkild Olsen\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/royal-copenhagen\" title=\"Royal Copenhagen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoyal Copenhagen\u003c\/a\u003e, Denmark, depicting a stylised fish with golden crab. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorkild Olsen developed his distinctive craqueleur glaze in the 1930's at Royal Copenhagen. He is known for his softened \u0026amp; refined interpretation of the Art Deco style which remained popular into the 1950's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dish features a striped Art Deco fish, caught in the clutches of a crab. The crab has been painted in gold paint, with details visible when it catches the light. Elements of the fish, and the rim of the piece, are also highlighted in gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overglaze decoration was expertly painted by Nicolai Tidemand. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O167643\/vase-olsen-thorkild\/\" title=\"Thorkild Olsen Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA similarly decorated vase from this range is featured in the V\u0026amp;A collection. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Copenhagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43005335240918,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/royal-copenhagen-thorkild-olsen-art-deco-dish-with-gold-crab-and-fish-nicolai-tideman-2528.jpg?v=1653755616"},{"product_id":"lucie-rie-spiral-vase","title":"Lucie Rie Spiral Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small spiral vase by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/lucie-rie\" title=\"Lucie Rie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDame Lucie Rie\u003c\/a\u003e, arguably the most celebrated ceramicist of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRie learnt to make pots in Vienna in the 1920s but most of her work, including this vase, was made in London where she lived from 1938 until 1995, after fleeing Nazi Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative spiral that sits around the vase has been achieved by Rie’s technique of throwing mixed clays. Rather than being a surface decoration, Rie has combined white stoneware and a darker clay to form a swirl within the clay and, in turn, body of the vase itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase has been glazed using a 'Dolemite' light pitting white glaze. Visually, the white clay is dense, creamy and the glaze atop displays craquelure. The swirl is predominantly dark-green-brown in colour but with flashes of brighter blue-green in places. The clay in the dark swirl is more coarse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase's exquisite form can be described as a footed cone, which has been squeezed towards the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is clearly impressed with Lucie Rie’s monogram, LR mark. Offered in perfect original condition \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith no damage or restoration\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucie Rie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43007340609750,"sku":"","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/lead-image-of-lucie-rie-squat-vase-with-swirl-spiral-design-hande-made-by-lucie-rie-in-bayswater-paddington-london-uk-1980s.jpg?v=1653855450"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-pocket-owl","title":"Susan Parkinson \"Pocket Owl\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA porcelain model of an owl, designed by \u003ca title=\"Susan Parkinson\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e and created in her pottery in Brabourne Lees, Kent, circa 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis expressionist model of an owl is a convincing caricature despite the abstract nature of Parkinson's design. When designing a new model, Parkinson focussed only on the most essential elements of the animal to create stylised impressions with unique personalities. Here, the essence of an owl has been successfully captured with just a few key features; the incredibly large eyes, small beak and round stature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe owl's character and personality are amplified by loose brushstrokes and swirling lines; markings which suggest the owl's feathers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the model number 46, this 'small owl' became affectionately known at the pottery as the \"pocket owl\" as the size and shape \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto fit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einto the pocket perfectly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43129747964118,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/profile-image-of-hand-painted-susan-parkinson-owl-for-sale-on-art-and-utility-london-vintage-design-gallery_1.jpg?v=1676747636"},{"product_id":"modernist-noelite-paving-sample-board","title":"Modernist ‘Noelite’ Paving Sample Board","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA highly decorative and colourful ‘Noelite’ paving block sample board, made \u0026amp; used in mid-twentieth century Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePresumably, the wall mountable or free-standing sample board was either carried by a travelling salesperson’s or hung in a hardware store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe six textured, ‘non-slip’, paving blocks advertised are different pastel colours, such as ‘stone’, ‘pink’, and ‘grey’. These colours, described by Noelite Ltd (of Borough Green, Kent) as ‘bright and cheerful’ are displayed within an off-white frame and a baby-blue coloured mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn advertisement we found in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/digital.nls.uk\/british-military-lists\/archive\/105169679?mode=transcription\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"View The Monthly Army List of May 1937 in full via National Library of Scotland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Monthly Army List of May 1937\u003c\/a\u003e indicates that Noelite were making their paving, available in six colours, since 1927. Some of the company’s notable commissions before 1937 include Girton College -Cambridge, the Royal Enclosure -Ascot, and the Crown Estate Office -Windsor Castle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mid-20th Century","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280580018390,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/mood-image-showing-a-six-colourful-square-tiles-geometrically-arranged-in-a-frame-item-staged-with-trailing-plant-and-vintage-british-ceramis.jpg?v=1760637795"},{"product_id":"sculptural-grave-vases","title":"Sculptural Grave Vases","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique ceramic grave vases, produced by A.W. Buchan \u0026amp; Co, Scotland, 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Art Deco geometric form and coloured green glaze allow these striking objects to be displayed as intriguing abstract sculpture. Their intended function isn't so obvious at first, they more closely resemble obelisks or architectural finials, but on inspection you can see that they were designed to be inserted into the ground, to hold flowers at a grave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objects are highly decorative and work greatly as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller vase is squared and has a slightly softer green hue, whilst the larger has an impressed decorative flourish underneath the glaze. The stake on the larger vase features the addition of a screw-thread. Both objects are stamped with Patent numbers, and the larger includes their name 'Portovase'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger vase has the patent number 246422, whilst the smaller has the patent number 207401. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buchan Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43280809001174,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/two-pottery-gravestone-vases-by-buchan-pottery-both-stamped-with-patent-marks-and-design-registration-for-1920s.jpg?v=1658686859"},{"product_id":"antique-nippon-shoyu-bottle","title":"Antique 'Nippon Shōyu' Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique stoneware bottle designed and made in Japan as a receptacle for Japanese Soy Sauce, circa 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e hand-thrown bottle has a wonderfully classical yet unfussy silhouette. The gracefulness of the form is complimented by how elegantly the graphic design has been arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually balancing the shouldered body of the grey clay vessel and trademark -transfer printed in navy blue- is the thick black glaze that coats the neck and rim of the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early-20th Century","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43436944916694,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/1920s-japanese-soy-sauce-bottle-stamped-in-blue-trademark-yamato.jpg?v=1676315756"},{"product_id":"carl-harry-stalhane-unique-oxblood-bowl","title":"Carl-Harry Stålhane Unique Oxblood Bowl","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis unique porcelain bowl was hand-thrown by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/carl-harry-stalhane\" title=\"Carl-Harry Stålhane\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarl-Harry Stålhane\u003c\/a\u003e in around 1975. The experimental piece, made from feldspar porcelain, features \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea deep oxblood glaze with highlights of cobalt and contrasting areas of white. \u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethin, hand-turned porcelain walls of this highly decorative piece have buckled organically in the kiln, contributing to the sense of a handmade experimental object. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemarkably, the bowl retains its handwritten certificate, which is signed by Carl-Harry Stålhane himself. The certificate is not only a confirmation that the bowl is unique, but also details the type of ceramic, the type of glaze, and the temperature at which it was fired. The information included on the certificate supports the notion that the piece was produced as an experiment. The certificate carries the number 'GEO 34', which corresponds to the bottom of the bowl. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Carl-Harry Stålhane left Rörstrand in 1973 he founded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Designhuset\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/designhuset\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesignhuset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an experimental workshop based in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLidköping, Sweden, and it's here that this object was produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop was active for 15 years and produced unique hand-thrown objects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ealongside the production utility homewares and figures. There was an emphasis on experimentation at Designhuset; Stålhane's unique handmade objects were thrown from various clays and decorated with innovative glazes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Designhuset","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43439062483158,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/a-rare-unique-swedish-ceramic-bowl-in-sang-de-boeuf-ox-blood-glaze-designed-by-carl-harry-stalhane-formally-of-rorstrand-porcelain-factory.jpg?v=1743681602"},{"product_id":"gunnar-nylund-footed-dish","title":"Gunnar Nylund Footed Dish","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA footed dish by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gunnar-nylund\" title=\"Gunnar Nylund\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGunnar Nylund\u003c\/a\u003e for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/rorstrand\" title=\"Rörstrand\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRörstrand\u003c\/a\u003e, Sweden, circa 1960.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe exact function of this rare and unusually shaped piece of Rörstrand is somewhat unclear. However, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econsidering the era in which it was designed and made, we think it was most likely intended to be used as an ashtray.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe footed dish is a particularly quirky example of Nylund's design for functional household items. The striking form has four feet, a spout (or cigarette rest), and features a fluted handle. The piece has been glazed in a tawny copper-red, and features the beautiful satin finish typical of Rörstrand's output.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe unconventional form of this object would lend a new dimension to any Nylund collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rörstrand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43439148564694,"sku":"","price":156.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/head-on-image-of-footed-and-handled-dish-bowl-by-leading-mid-20th-century-swedish-ceramic-designer-gunnar-nylund-for-rorstrand-sweden.jpg?v=1661110956"},{"product_id":"jim-malone-footed-bowl","title":"Jim Malone Footed Bowl","description":"A wheel thrown footed bowl with hakeme slip \u0026amp; nuka glaze by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/jim-malone\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Jim Malone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJim Malone\u003c\/a\u003e, Ainstable, England, circa 1989. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stoneware vessel, made by one of the UK's leading potters, is possibly inspired by East Asian ceramics as the undulating shape of the profile sits superbly well within the hands.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdding to the tactility of this piece is the creamy hakeme slip which has been left undisturbed, externally. But, within the bowl, a spiral has been cut through the thickly applied coat of slip.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWithin the channel of the spiral, the nuka glaze has been caught and created pools of glass in a warm-green colour. This ochre-sage-green has most probably been achieved by sycamore wood ash.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Jim Malone Pottery, Ainstable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43505346281686,"sku":"","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/head-on-image-of-a-jim-malone-potter-chawan-bowl-malone-like-phil-rogers-frequently-experiments-with-the-form-of-chawans-and-other-East-Asian-vessels-techniques-and-glazes.jpg?v=1763229104"},{"product_id":"berndt-friberg-turquoise-paddled-vase","title":"Berndt Friberg Turquoise Paddled Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/berndt-friberg\" title=\"Berndt Friberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBerndt Friberg's\u003c\/a\u003e ceramics for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" title=\"Gustavsberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGustavsberg\u003c\/a\u003e are some of the finest examples of wheel-thrown pottery of the 20th century. His stunning portfolio of work is characterised by intricate glazes, exquisite forms, and an unsurpassed level of skill \u0026amp; craftpersonship.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis miniature vase was handmade by Friberg in 1972. The piece is beautifully glazed with a turquoise-green, and features boldly speckled inclusions of deep oxblood red. The glossy turquoise colour is gently varied, featuring delicate, subtle areas of yellows and blues. The unusual glaze is both water-like and earthy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e exquisitely proportioned object features a fluted neck, and has been paddled on four sides to form a gentle quadratic shape. The vase's elegant form, along with the glaze, takes inspiration from ancient \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eceramics from the Song Dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43643584086230,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/lead-image-of-a-green-scandinavian-ceramic-vase-by-berndt-friberg-for-gustavsberg-sweden-mid-twentieth-century-design.jpg?v=1771085904"},{"product_id":"berndt-friberg-peach-bloom-bowl","title":"Berndt Friberg \"Peach Bloom\" Bowl","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Berndt Friberg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/berndt-friberg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/berndt-friberg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBerndt Friberg's\u003c\/a\u003e ceramics for \u003ca title=\"Gustavsberg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGustavsberg\u003c\/a\u003e are some of the finest examples of wheel-thrown pottery of the 20th century. His stunning portfolio of work is characterised by intricate glazes, exquisite forms, and an unsurpassed level of skill \u0026amp; craftpersonship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis delicate footed bowl was handmade by Friberg in 1969. The bowl's hazy exterior features an earthy-reddish tone which transitions gently into olive green. This complex degredé effect continues inside the bowl, where the saturation is greatly amplified to create highly pigmented areas of turquoise and oxblood red. The intricate glaze is lightly speckled, and pools into the bowl's centre to form a lake of cobalt blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe glaze, like much of Friberg's work, takes inspiration from ancient Chinese ceramics. The bowl features a rendition of the highly-desired 'Peach Bloom' glaze of the Kangxi period. The glaze is named as such, as it's reminiscent of a ripening peach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bowl's elegant proportions and narrow-footed form are unmistakingly Friberg. This piece has been gently paddled to create a softly square rim; an unusual technique Friberg applied to both vases and bowls. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43696263561430,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/side-view-of-footed-berndt-friberg-footed-bowl-inspired-by-ancient-chinese-ceramics-and-features-a-peachbloom-glaze-made-at-gustavsberg-sweden-1969.jpg?v=1675803766"},{"product_id":"stig-lindberg-footed-dish","title":"Stig Lindberg Unique Footed Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stig Lindberg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/stig-lindberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStig Lindberg\u003c\/a\u003e's highly individual ceramics are one of the many great successes of Sweden's homewares industry of the mid-20th Century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Sweden's foremost ceramics manufacturer, \u003ca title=\"Gustavsberg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/gustavsberg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGustavsberg\u003c\/a\u003e, Lindberg's works reflect the charming and eccentric characteristics of the designer himself and, because of this, have experienced continued popularity from the start. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindberg is perhaps most famous for his brightly painted Faience designs of the 1950's. The next decade however, was met with experimentations with surface texture and the use of intricate glazes in an elegant, earthy palette. This series of objects are Lindberg at his most refined, and whilst the vases \u0026amp; footed dishes do not rely on bright colours or characterful illustrations, they manage to retain Lindberg's distinctive charm and quirkiness in their informal-yet-elegant unexpected forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique footed dish features a rich tar-like glaze, from which an under-layer of light olive green emerges in a chequered pattern. The design was impressed into the wet clay before firing, and the pattern is repeated, subtly, on the inside wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unexpectedly masculine form is enhanced by the textured surface and features a short, swooping stem and exaggerated foot. The object's proportions and tactile form are a tangible example of Lindberg's intrinsic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gustavsberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43824318185686,"sku":"","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/mid-century-modernist-scandinavian-studio-pottery-from-gustavsberg-sweden-designed-in-1071-by-stig-lindberg-this-footed-dish-has-an-impressed-chess-board-pattern-and-brown-green-glaze.jpg?v=1765316384"},{"product_id":"susan-parkinson-white-cat","title":"Susan Parkinson White Cat","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elongated, matte-glaze sculpture of a seated cat, designed and made by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" title=\"Susan Parkinson\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/susan-parkinson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusan Parkinson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat her\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" title=\"Parkinson Pottery\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/all\/parkinson-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epottery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Brabourne Lees, Kent, circa 1955.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sleek ornament is slip-cast porcelain. On top of the white ceramic, Susan has rendered the unique features of the cat by method of wax resist and sgraffito. The fluidity yet precision of her lines result in a brilliantly characterful depiction of this animal. A wonderful example of Modernist British postwar studio pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkinson Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840194642134,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/products\/susan-parkinson-ceramic-porcelain-cat-sculpture-designed-1950s-postwar-british-modernism-sgraffito-technique-ashford-kent.jpg?v=1676390871"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9331\/1702\/collections\/Susan_Parkinson_Mouse_and_Large_Leaf_Plate.jpg?v=1707077657","url":"https:\/\/www.artandutility.co.uk\/collections\/ceramics\/liberty.oembed","provider":"Art \u0026 Utility","version":"1.0","type":"link"}