Hand-Crafted Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

A dazzling fusion of animal form and bold design, this Flamingo Coin Dish by Love Art Ceramics is a testament to South African artistry. Sculpted by Nathi and hand-painted by Zinhle ...

Midcentury modern ceramic vide-poche plate handmade by ceramic artist Frank Rasmussen in his studio Frank Keramik Denmark in the 1960s. Blue gray glaze with golden caramel specks ove...

Mid-Century Modern blue & gold hand blown murano Art Glass Ashtray Jewelry Dish / Vide-Poche by Alfredo Barbini. Alfredo Barbini Art Glass ash...

Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain rectangular charger, extremely intricately gilded and hand painted in blue and red, a signed ...

The Ceramic Hippo Plate from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a beautifully crafted piece, measuring 1 inch high, 11 inches long, and 11 inches wide. Hand-sculpted by Victor Shabal...

Decorative plate in heavy bronze designed by Esa Fedrigolli and includes the artist’s signature Esa Fedrigolli along the side and produced circa 1980s by artist for Esart Italy. Orig...

Heavy lipped bowl made of top crystal in the 1970s in the Czech Republic. The dramatic olive green and cobalt blue bowl have been handmade from top qu...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cranberry pink and gold flecks Italian art glass apple shaped decorative bowl / vide poche. The piece was created in the “Bullicante” technique, w...

The ceramic charger is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. It is signed by the artist and stamped with Plum Street Pottery on the verso. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Manta Old Silver Platter evokes the timeless allure of antique mercury glass. Each piece is meticulously crafted—its sculpted surface vapor-coated with a precise titanium layer, then...

Glass masters at PlusObject stamp crater rings into a 16.1-inch (410 mm) disk, then cloak it in obsidian titanium to birth an unusual decorative bowl. The 8.8-lb (4 kg) form stands 4...

Available Sizes: 13” Dia 22" Dia 31” Dia Round repousse copper lotus form plates. Inspired by the ancient Tibetan cloud motif. Hand hammered, hand chiseled copper...

Picasso's hand-stitched pocket emptiers, upholstered in Foglizzo leather, are an example of Italian craftsmanship. Perfect on an entryway console or dresser in the bedroom, they styl...

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink, green and gold flecks Italian art glass covered dish / vide-poche . The piece is created in the manner of Aureliano Toso and Frate...

Vintage bowl was made by Carstens Tönnieshof with complex graphic pattern in gold on teal or celadon glaze background. The bowl has monochromatic black glaze on the bottom surfaces ...

Charming completely handmade porcelain dish with a hands-free painted rabitt in a traditional Easter decor. The rabbit is painted in black and white decor...

Unusual majolica bowl or catchall features wavy, gently manipulated rim, juxtaposed with complex textured Fritte glaze on the bottom of the bowl. The contrast between glossy, organi...

A rare and substantial ashtray from the "Atom" series, designed by Hans Theo Baumann for Glashütte Süssmuth, Germany, circa 1968–1970. This example appears to be an uncommon variant:...

Vintage Cut Crystal Biscuit Box / Ice Bucket with Silver-Plated Lid and Handle An elegant vintage cut crystal biscuit box or ice bucket featuring a beautifully faceted geometric cut-...

WEDGWOOD - Vintage Embossed Queen's Ware ceramic platter - signed on the back - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent / mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restor...

POCKET EMPTYER (Pocket Emptier) - Designed by Sfero Design The Carrara marble pocket emptier ("Svuotatasche" in Italian), inspired by Virgil Abloh's aesthetic, features a regular, ...

Pair of vintage decorative plates feature relief decor with man and woman portraits in profile, surrounded by ornate, highly detailed garlands of grape wines. Soft white color used f...

Colorful handblown Murano glass flower bowl with silver and gold flecks by Dino Martens. Italy, 1960s This eye-catching large bowl is full of details. The interior part in shades of ...

talian modernist apple (mela) form enamel on copper dish handmade by studio Laurana, which was founded by Franco Bastianelli (ca. 1950s, Italy). Unique design with rich colors and pa...

We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Set Of 4 Titanic Plates. These 'Queen of Ocean' plates were made circa 1999s, and they are highly colle...

Two survivors from the English table, quietly elegant and surprisingly modern. These early 19th-century Wedgwood creamware platters carry the pale, buttery tone that made the factory...

Stunning handmade Swedish 1940s Art Nouveau decorative vide poche bowl. Green leaves organically pouring over one side of the light green piece with thin decorative lines of running ...

Vintage 1960s ceramic decorative dish by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Multi-colored raised glaze decor made with a technique reminiscent of cake decoration. Floral organic patterns over sm...

This Murano sommerso glass bowl in blue and amber glass is attributed to Fratelli Toso and was produced in Italy during the 1960s. The piece reflects the controlled use of layered co...

The combination of sophisticated design and craftsmanship brings to life the Ercole Moretti bowls, an elegant and luxurious gift idea. This bowl is handmade with a technique called "...

The small Basket bowl was created by David Marshall, from sand cast aluminium and brass. All our pieces are handmade, mounted and finished in out foundry and workshop in Spain. It ...

Ercole Moretti dishes emerge from a perfect fusion of innovative design and artistic craftsmanship, offering a touch of luxury for any occasion. This plate is handmade with a techniq...

An exceptional Los Castillo sculptural bird-form dish, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, during the 1960s. This highly collectible Mid-Century Modern centerpiece beautifully captures the...

Meiji Period Japanese mixed metal platter depicting monkey gathering fruit for finely dressed gentlemen. Fine detail and execution of inlay.

A nice decorative pottery plate with nice detail including a coat of arms. Hand painted and glazed. Please contact us for a worldwide shipping quote

The murrines that adorn the dish seem to dance, as if carried away by a gentle spring wind. Created by Paolo Cappello, this dish is made using the "millefiori murrine glass" techniqu...

Large ceramic centerpiece by Danish artist Jørgen Finn Petersen in the 1960s. Ellipse shaped dish making the item usable as a decorative dish, a centerpiece, or as a wall art piece. ...

Picasso's hand-stitched pocket emptiers, upholstered in Foglizzo leather, are an example of Italian craftsmanship. Perfect on an entryway console or dresser in the bedroom, they styl...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown frothy bubbles over pink Italian art glass bowl or personal ashtray. Created in the "Pulegoso" technique, with thousands of tiny bubbles creating ...

Picasso's hand-stitched pocket emptiers, upholstered in Foglizzo leather, are an example of Italian craftsmanship. Perfect on an entryway console or dresser in the bedroom, they styl...

A sculptural Mexican Modernist tripod catchall or decorative bowl by Los Castillo, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. An exceptional example of mid-century Mexican metalwork,...

Large Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Yellow White Alabastro Glass Bowl with Folded Rim. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. Biomorphic shaped and Vibrant yellow glass over opal...

This mid-century modern ceramic dish from Vallauris, France, is a refined example of 1960s French studio pottery, crafted in the stylised shape of a human hand. Designed as a sculp...

Danish midcentury modern stoneware vide-poche bowl. Handmade by ceramic artist Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Stentøj in the 1960s. Raw, unglazed sand colored exterior, and interior wit...

Small Italian Murano art glass vide poche. Mouth-blown smooth asymmetrical shape with tiny encased bubbles in different sizes all over the translucent gray bowl. Excellent vintage c...

Danish Teak Wood Dish or Fruit Basket, 1970s. Leaf shape and beautiful gouged wood work. In very good condition !

Fine decorative and ornate art deco bowl with bird handles (presumably doves), Reissue (originally 1930's) in slag glass, dating from the 1970's, by the Glass Factory 'Steklarna Hrastnik' ( 1860 - present) of the pressed glass bowl produced in the years 1927 - 1941 by the then United Glassworks 'STS Abel Zagreb'. One of the finest designs of this Yugoslav glass...

Large one of a kind Limoges porcelain ashtray in a square shape featuring a beautiful hand painted country scene from the 19th century depicting a lady with a baby in her hands and a...

Beautiful and Minimalist Jewelry box. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels that have been ligh...

Pat and Jo Rowland Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vide-Poche, 1970s, era Pelletier Very beautiful "vide poche" in ceramic. It is both a brutalist work in the very rough form and the use...

Handmade Danish midcentury modern decorative vide-poche plate. Decorated by hand in blue lines and floral shapes over white and warm gray persia crackle glaze. Designed by Marianne S...

Elegant Italian onyx marble vide poche, crafted in the Mid Century Modern period. This beautifully polished stone dish showcases a striking natural pattern in warm shades of honey, a...

An exceptional Mid-Century era Murano art glass bowl showcasing a rich ruby-red rim that gently transitions into warm amber and clear tones. Its sculptural form flows into a graceful...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown green, white and red-orange stripes mosaic pieces and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural fan shape conch / seashell bowl. The pattern of the...

High quality antique Vase of Ludwig Moser Karlsbad, Art Nuveau, Bernstein yellow, pattern: Amasons in battle, 1907 from Czechia

Italian handcrafted blue glazed ceramic rectangular ashtray / bowl with hand-carved geometric designs in cobalt blue and turquoise colors. The 'Rim...

Beautiful decorative bowl, ashtray or videpoche in multicolor glazed terracotta. France, 1950s. It has an eye-catching design with leaf decorations in shades of pink, purple and ora...

Orrefors Corona is a six-sided, flower-shaped crystal bowl created by Lars Hellsten for Orrefors in the mid-20th century. The bowl, which is known for its playful shape and light-ref...

Very charming burl wood tray displaying a detailed map of Bermuda's original tribes. We see this functional little tray on a coffee table, desk or an en...

Bidasar Marble trays with leather straps and brass bottom reinforcement. Bidasar Marble Tray with an unfinished texture. Rain forest Indian marble, also known as Bidasar, is the fine...