Anderson Design Studio Birch Motif Ceramic Oval Vase
Anderson Design Studio Birch Motif Ceramic Oval Vase
Birch, please
1970s Anderson Design Studio stoneware vessel featuring a birch tree motif rendered in resist against a soft blue and green glaze.
The Andersons’ tree motifs are rooted in the visual of coastal Maine, where birch and winter forests became shorthand for regional identity within studio ceramics of the 1960s–70s.
Condition: Excellent
Key Features & Benefits
Era / Movement: 1970s American Studio Craft, reflecting a shift toward landscape-driven surface narratives
Material / Construction: High-fired stoneware with a dense, vitrified body; resist technique preserves the pale clay beneath layered glazes
Maker / Provenance: Anderson Design Studio, Southport, Maine, known for regionally grounded ceramic work
Design Notes: Flattened oval form prioritizes surface composition, functioning as both vessel and visual plane
Care & Use: Suitable for light floral arrangements or as a standalone object; avoid abrasive cleaning to preserve matte glaze
Dimensions: 6.13" H × 3" W × 5" D
Black & Gold Condition Guide
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Mint / Like New Practically time-traveled. Looks as though it’s never been used. Crisp, clean, and flawless.
Excellent Well-preserved with only the most minor signs of age (think a faint scratch or two, visible only if you squint). Structurally sound and show-stopping.
Very Good Loved and cared for. Some small signs of wear — maybe light surface marks, gentle fading, or a touch of patina — but nothing that distracts from its beauty or function.
Good Has earned its character. Noticeable wear such as scratches, discoloration, or finish loss, all consistent with age and use. Still fully functional and fabulous.
Well-Loved / As-Is This one has stories to tell. Expect visible flaws or wear (chips, cracks, missing parts), but still worthy for display, repurposing, or as a collector’s gem.
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