Description
A bold and sculptural 1970s earthenware vase featuring hand-applied green drip decoration over a warm chartreuse ground. The painterly surface treatment rises from the base, creating an abstract, landscape-like effect across the rounded body.
The form is strong and architectural: a full, generous belly rising to a slightly cinched shoulder and straight cylindrical neck. The textured clay body beneath the painted surface enhances its tactile quality, while the dark interior glaze provides contrast and depth.
Unlike traditional high-fired art pottery, the decoration appears to be hand-painted rather than fully fused glaze, giving the piece a more expressive, studio-crafted character. The result is earthy, dramatic, and unmistakably 1970s - aligning beautifully with Organic Modern, California Casual, and Brutalist-inspired interiors.
Details:
Period: 1970s
Material: Low-fired earthenware with hand-painted surface treatment
Height: approx. 8"
Width: approx. 7" at widest point
Opening: approx. 5.5-6" diameter
A sculptural accent that works equally well styled alone or used as a planter. The saturated green drips against the chartreuse body create a striking focal point while maintaining an earthy, grounded presence.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Vintage condition with minor rim wear and small areas of surface loss consistent with age; no structural cracks observed.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Styled After: KRB
Materials & Techniques:
Earthenware
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
The form is strong and architectural: a full, generous belly rising to a slightly cinched shoulder and straight cylindrical neck. The textured clay body beneath the painted surface enhances its tactile quality, while the dark interior glaze provides contrast and depth.
Unlike traditional high-fired art pottery, the decoration appears to be hand-painted rather than fully fused glaze, giving the piece a more expressive, studio-crafted character. The result is earthy, dramatic, and unmistakably 1970s - aligning beautifully with Organic Modern, California Casual, and Brutalist-inspired interiors.
Details:
Period: 1970s
Material: Low-fired earthenware with hand-painted surface treatment
Height: approx. 8"
Width: approx. 7" at widest point
Opening: approx. 5.5-6" diameter
A sculptural accent that works equally well styled alone or used as a planter. The saturated green drips against the chartreuse body create a striking focal point while maintaining an earthy, grounded presence.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Vintage condition with minor rim wear and small areas of surface loss consistent with age; no structural cracks observed.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Styled After: KRB
Materials & Techniques:
Earthenware
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Vintage condition with minor rim wear and small areas of surface loss consistent with age; no structural cracks observed.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8 x 7 x 7 in
1970s Hand-Painted Green and Chartreuse Organic Moderns Earthenware Vase
Estimate $140-$340
Starting Bid
$70
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October Curated Art & Antiques
Oct 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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