The September/October issue of Old-House Interiors featured an article titled "Lots of Pots" which focused on early 20th century American art pottery as well as contemporary studio pottery. The article included a nice summary of active contemporary studio potters including:
- Carol Mead
- Common Ground
- C. Powell Pottery
- David Dreaching Pottery
- Door Pottery
- Ephraim Faience Pottery
- Katrich Studios
- Kreigh Art Ceramics
- Lonesomeville Pottery
- Nichibei Potters
- Sassafras Pottery
- Seiz Pottery
- Studio 233
- Suzanne Crane
- Turtle Island Pottery
- Verdant Tile Co.
The article also includes many photographs showing very decorative displays of Newcomb, Rookwood, Fulper, North Dakota, Van Briggle as well as numerous contemporary pots. While the photographs and pottery displays are nicely done, a couple of the article’s photo captions are incorrect and somewhat comical. One caption referring to a display of contemporary Van Briggle notes that "early Van Briggle is prized because it is dense and difficult to chip." Another caption referring to a Rookwood elephant paperweight designed by McDonald introduced in 1925 and totally unrelated to Van Briggle notes that "Artus and Anna Van Briggle were sculptors at heart, as this 3-D elephant paperweight shows."
Still, if you are looking for a summary listings of historic potteries still in operation, studio potters, slip-cast pottery and porcelain as well as vintage, reproduction and studio pottery dealers, the article is worth checking out.
Greg Myroth – Shop For Contemporary Studio Pottery
