California Pottery Feather Tray
$50.00
Oval ceramic tray with hand-painted feather motif and textured glaze, marked “California USA” on reverse and finished in a warm neutral palette.
• Time Period: Mid-20th Century
• Origin: California, USA
• Maker/Brand: California Pottery (Wade of California/WP)
• Medium: Glazed ceramic
• Style: Mid-century / Naturalist Decorative
• Condition: Excellent; light surface wear
• Decoration: Hand-painted feather with speckled glaze and incised border
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 5 inches
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Description
California Feather Tray — a graceful fusion of form and natural inspiration from the golden age of West Coast pottery. This oval ceramic tray features a hand-painted feather stretching across its center, rendered in earthy brown and ochre tones over a speckled off-white glaze. The rim is subtly textured with incised accents, and the piece bears a raised “California USA” mark on the base — a nod to the regional ceramics boom of the 1950s–1970s.
California Pottery refers to a collective group of ceramic studios that flourished mid-century, known for their use of natural motifs, sculptural forms, and casual elegance. This piece exemplifies that ethos with its simple, painterly decoration and utility as either serveware or decor. The feather — symbol of freedom, nature, and delicacy — fits beautifully within the organic modernist style of the era.
Ideal for a coffee table, vanity, or as part of a mid-century display, this tray blends artistry and practicality. It’s a quietly poetic object with local roots and timeless charm.
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