{"product_id":"david-cressey-architectural-pottery-california-modern-stoneware-planter-1960s","title":"David Cressey Architectural Pottery California Modern Stoneware Planter, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking mid-century stoneware planter by renowned California ceramicist David Cressey, created for Architectural Pottery during the 1960s–1970s. This impressive vessel perfectly embodies the Modern California aesthetic that merged sculpture and function into timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe planter’s tall, oval-rectangular form showcases Cressey’s mastery of proportion and glaze work. The surface features a dual-tone finish in warm ochre and deep chestnut brown, softly blending to reveal the clay’s rich texture beneath a semi-matte glaze. Subtle speckling and tonal variations throughout demonstrate the organic firing process that defined his studio output. Designed with a drainage hole at the base, the piece balances utility with sculptural elegance - a hallmark of Cressey’s collaboration with Architectural Pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic example reflects Cressey’s philosophy of natural imperfection, where simplicity, texture, and form coexist harmoniously. The piece remains in good vintage condition, with minor rim wear and small glaze chips consistent with age and outdoor use. It stands as a fine example of mid-century California studio pottery - perfect for collectors, designers, or enthusiasts of organic modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOMMES + GARDENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45265452073157,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5287\/7765\/files\/David_Cressey_Architectural_Pottery_California_Modern_Stoneware_Planter_1960s.jpg?v=1763416854","url":"https:\/\/hommesandgardens.com\/products\/david-cressey-architectural-pottery-california-modern-stoneware-planter-1960s","provider":"Hommes + Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}