Comedy and Tragedy Planter– Gonder Originals – 1951
Pottery has been collected since man first started shaping clay and heating it to harden. One of my many passions in mid-century design are the fabulous and playful pottery pieces which were produced in the United States during the post-WW II period.
These highly decorative pieces are whimsical and fun and often seem to tell a story all of their own. Mass produced by companies like Haeger and Gonder from the Midwest and California firms and designers like Lane, Savina and Claire Lerner these are fun to collect, beautiful to display and add a sense of childlike fun to any decor.
The modern lady and I have collected these pieces for years and thought we would share some of our favorites.
Horse Planter – Maker Unknown – circa 1950’s
Centerpiece Bowl with Birds – Claire Lerner – 1952
Stalking Panther Planter – Lane Pottery – circa 1950’s
Gondola Planter– Haeger Pottery – circa 1955
Bust of a Woman – Savina – 1959
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