Harding Black was born on a farm in Nueces County between Ingleside and Aransas Pass and moved with his family to San Antonio in 1916. There, he graduated from Brackenridge High School and attended San Antonio Junior College (1929–30). In 1931, Black joined an archaeological expedition to the Big Bend area sponsored by the Witte Memorial Museum. Initially a painter, he was taught by Rudolph Staffel in 1933 to make wheel-thrown pottery and in the same year began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte. Between 1937–39, Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. In 1955, he retired from teaching and devoted his time to ceramics. Black became a well-known ceramist from his research, innovations, and writings in the field.
Large Vintage Petrified Wood Ashtray
Located in San Antonio, TX
Unique vintage ashtray made from petrified wood. This decorative ashtray is in great vintage condition.
Petrified Wood
Signed Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Jewelry Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful stainless steel box by Stanley Szwarc, signed and dated underneath. 6" x 6" x 3.50" "Former accountant Stanley Szwarc immigrated from Poland to Chicago in 1977. With no sk...
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Pendant for Axella Stenjøj
By Axella Stentøj
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handmade Danish modern ceramic pendant for Axella Axella Stenjøj, 1960s. Marked on the inside. This danish modern pendant is in good cond...
Ceramic
Brutalist Sconce by Felipe Delfinger (Derflingher) for Feders, Mexico, 1960s
By Felipe Derflingher
Located in San Antonio, TX
Brutalist hand-blown thick glass sconce, México, c. 1960s, by Felipe Delfinger (Derflingher) for Feders. This Mexican mid-century modernist sconce is high-quality in construction wit...
Metal
Brutalist Zodiac Round Coffee Table, Germany, Circa 1960's
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century brutalist round patinated copper coffee table, Germany, circa 1960s. Vintage table features the 12 zodiac symbols with a black metal pedestal base. The top is in great ov...
Metal, Copper
Danish Modern Tiled Table by Henning Kjærnulf, Circa 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century modern drop leaf tiled table made of oak by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, circa 1960s. Dimensions:23.5"x23.5"x20"5 (39" with leaves). Henning Kjærnulf b.1911-1975, was a ...
Ceramic, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Ashtray by Robert Maxwell, Ceramic and Glass, USA
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware ashtray with an orange and yellow glass center by Robert Maxwell. The ashtray features a notched outer rim with crushed glass center. Underside is signed - Robert Maxwell. ...
Glass, Ceramic
Richard Rohac Ashtray, Around 1950s, 'Marked'
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, Au
Richard Rohac ashtray, around 1950s, 'Marked' Original condition.
Brass
California Studio Pottery Ashtray by Robert Maxwell, 1965
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Denton, TX
Blenko crackled glass in the center signed by Robert Maxwell.
Earthenware
Glazed Stoneware Ashtray with Crushed Glass Rim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware ashtray with glass inlaid rim. The round ashtray features an unglazed exterior and underside with a crushed glowing green glass rim and turquoise glazed interior. The piece...
Glass, Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Ashtray by Edith Heath
By Edith Heath
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Ashtray by Edith Heath – Brown Sand Glaze, USA, c.1950-1953 Rare and collectible, this Mid-Century Modern ceramic ashtray was designed by Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics, circa 1950–1953. Made from durable glazed brown ironstone. Stamped “Heath, Made in USA” on the underside, the early logo dates this piece to the early 1950s—making it one of the most sought-after vintage forms from Heath Ceramics’ historic Sausalito studio. A beautiful functional object and a design collectible, this minimalist ashtray also serves elegantly as a trinket dish or key bowl. A perfect addition to any Mid-Century Modern, California pottery, or ceramic design collection. Designer: Edith Heath Manufacturer: Heath Ceramics, Sausalito, California Era: Mid-Century Modern, c.1950–1953 Material: Glazed ironstone ceramic Color: Brown Dimensions: H: 2" x D: 4.75" Marking: “Heath Made in USA" Stamp Keywords: Edith Heath ashtray, vintage Heath...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Brazilian 80's Ceramic Ashtray by Leopoldo Torres Agüero
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Round glazed ceramic ashtray created by Leopoldo Torres Agüero and dated 1985. The piece is signed by the Argentine-born artist, who settled in Brazil and became known for his work a...
Ceramic
