Lusterware Seashell Studio Art Planter
$80.00
Mid-century seashell-shaped lusterware planter with iridescent glaze and hand-inscribed base.
• Time Period: Mid-20th Century
• Origin: Likely USA or Western Europe
• Maker/Brand: Studio Unknown (signed base)
• Medium: Luster-glazed ceramic
• Style: Mid-Century Coastal / Studio Pottery
• Condition: Very Good (small chip noted)
• Decoration: Shell-form body with pink and lavender glaze
• Dimensions: Approx. 6–8 inches wide
1 in stock
Description
Lusterware Seashell Planter — a sculptural, coastal-inspired decorative vessel with handcrafted charm and vintage patina. Shaped like an unfurling seashell, this mid-century planter features iridescent pastel glazes that shift from pink to lavender depending on the light. The flowing ridges and concave folds are accentuated by the metallic sheen — a hallmark of the lusterware revival popular in postwar studio pottery.
Shells have long symbolized beauty, the feminine, and the sea — and this design aligns with Victorian collecting traditions reborn through 20th-century decorative art. Although a chip is present, the base carries an inscription, possibly from a small-scale or amateur studio, adding sentimental or provenance value.
An evocative piece for collectors of vintage planters, coastal décor, or one-of-a-kind studio ceramics
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