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Van Briggle Furniture

Van Briggle, an American artist of Dutch descent, was established as a world-class painter in Europe. Having been trained at the finest academies there, and with paintings accepted by the Paris Salon, he received the highest honors for a painter in his day. Yet his artistic passions would ultimately lead him away from his brush, canvas and easel toward another artistic pursuit that would ultimately define his genius. Though Artus was a brilliant painter, his artistic passions were most eloquently expressed in the forms and colors of one of history’s oldest arts - pottery. From his years as a celebrated artist at the famed Rookwood Pottery in Ohio, he knew first-hand the extraordinary range of expression an artist could achieve with the potter’s materials. His pursuit was the creation of exquisite satin matte glazes, like those he’d seen on ancient Chinese masterworks, in a palette of glorious colors, never achieved by any artist in modern times. The materials this brilliant artist would use for his greatest artistic pursuit would be minerals from the earth - clays, feldspars, oxides - and the glowing orange flames of a fiery kiln.

When transformed by the creative mind and the skilled hand, these materials become the essence of both humanity and nature blended in unity. Clay and glaze are indeed extravagant media, offering the artist a lifetime of challenges and rewards. Artus, however, didn’t have a lifetime - tragically, he had contracted tuberculosis and though a relatively young man, his future was uncertain. Artus had achieved some success in discovering a formula for these beautiful matte glazes prior to his arrival in Colorado but he continued his work there, seeking a standard of perfection not yet achieved. Pottery is a melding of art and science, and during the time when he conducted his experiments, Artus knew that success could not come without the patience of a scientist and the passion found in all great artists. He pursued his vision with tireless effort, though the effects of failing health often interrupted his progress. No specific date is recorded, but one day in the spring of 1901 he reached into the kiln, with the anticipation known well by countless potters throughout the ages, and finally held in his hands the perfect, rich, matte-glazed pottery he had sought for so long - the first pieces created in centuries, the first ever on this side of the world. Against the odds of failing health and a pursuit which no western artist had ever achieved, he succeeded; his passion was realized - a lost art was now reborn. The world would once again see and touch the soft marble-like glazes first known by ancient Chinese masters half a world and so many generations away.

When you hold in your hand a piece of fine artistry and craftsmanship, a human creation with elegant lines and a sensual surface - something experienced by the eyes and hands and ultimately felt by the soul, you’ll know what Artus Van Briggle was seeking - and what he ultimately achieved. He lived to see his artistic passion fulfilled before his own mortality could eclipse his dream. Though the sun setting on his own life, a new era was on the horizon for one of the oldest arts in history. Once perfected, Artus Van Briggle’s exquisite new glazes graced his elegant Art Nouveau pottery designs which were sent across the Atlantic and, when shown to Europe’s best art judges, were proclaimed - A supreme discovery in modern ceramics. Soon, art critics across the continents marveled at his works, lavished him with praise, and brought international acclaim to this quiet American artist on the Colorado frontier. Before long, he succumbed to tuberculosis and died there in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, but not before receiving word that when shown at exhibitions here in the United States and in the Salons of Europe, his creations had won their highest awards.

Van Briggle Pottery is the living heritage of an extraordinary artist whose heart and hands were given only half a lifetime, and to his wife, Anne, whose own dedication and fine artistry after Artus’ death carried their vision to success in its earliest years. Together, they left a timeless and permanent imprint on the tradition of American art pottery. With each passing year and with each new piece created, their artistic legacy continues, a legacy known as Van Briggle - a Tradition in American Art Pottery since 1899.

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Creator: Van Briggle
Van Briggle 1915 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Mulberry Ceramic Vase 767
By Van Briggle
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1915 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Mulberry Ceramic Vase 767 Massive and stunning vase with swirling leaves and flowers. Superior mold with great color and glaze. Excel...
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Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Small Figural Pottery Matt Glazed Vase C1920
By Van Briggle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts figural vase by Van Briggle offers art pottery construction with stylized figures and matte glaze, maker mark en verso as photographed, c1920 Measures - 3"h...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Van Briggle Furniture

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Pottery

Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Indian Head Figural Pottery Footed Vase C1940
By Van Briggle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Indian Head Figural Pottery Footed Vase, Signed, C1940 Measures - 11.25"h x 4.75"diam
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Van Briggle Furniture

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Pottery

Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Three Color Poppy Plate 20
By Van Briggle
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Three Color Poppy Plate 20 Rare and exceptional example decorated with a stylized poppy and leaves designed by Artus Van Briggle. Exc...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Van Briggle Furniture

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Clay

Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Brown Poppies Ceramic Vase 2
By Van Briggle
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1902 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Brown Poppies Ceramic Vase 2 Superior and early arts and crafts crafted vase in a wonderful Mountain Crag brown and green glaze. Show...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Van Briggle Furniture

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Clay

Van Briggle 1904 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Olive Green Ceramic Vase 164
By Van Briggle
Located in East Peoria, IL
Van Briggle 1904 Vintage Arts And Crafts Pottery Olive Green Ceramic Vase 164 Stunning arts and crafts vase covered in an wonderful organic dark and light olive green over a stylized...
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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Van Briggle Furniture

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Clay

Van Briggle Art Deco Celadon Glazed North American Native Figurine
By Van Briggle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco pottery figure of a North American Native figure of a kneeling girl made by Van Briggle Art Pottery in the 1930’s. Van Briggle Art p...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Van Briggle Furniture

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Pottery

Van Briggle Turquoise Ming Glaze Grecian Urn or Vase Signed D.R.
By Van Briggle
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1980s Van Briggle Grecian urn with turquoise ming glaze signed by the potter Dorothy Ruff (D.R.) The urn has a high shoulder with loop handles, figure...
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1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Van Briggle Furniture

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Clay

Van Briggle Pottery Blue Biomorphic Star Shaped Platter or Tray
By Van Briggle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American midcentury blue serving tray or platter from Van Briggle Pottery of Colorado Springs, dating circa 1970s. The vintage art pottery tray ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Van Briggle Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Van Briggle Figural Sculpture Porcelain Table Lamp
By Van Briggle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant Van Briggle sculpture depicting "Rebecca at the Well" finished in a creamy matte white glaze. The base has the Van Briggle logo. Lamp inclu...
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20th Century American Art Deco Van Briggle Furniture

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Porcelain

1920s Van Briggle Lake Trout Green Bowl
By Van Briggle
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming small bowl with lake trout green high gloss glaze by Van Briggle Pottery, circa 1920s. We believe that given the bowl's hand thrown, simpl...
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1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Van Briggle Furniture

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Mildred Scott for Van Briggle Pottery White Star Shaped Tray Platter
By Van Briggle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A midcentury white serving tray platter from Van Briggle Pottery of Colorado Springs, dating circa 1970s. The vintage art pottery tray in the shape...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Van Briggle Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Ming Blue Art Pottery Footed Ashtray by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in San Diego, CA
Very nice ming blue art pottery footed ashtray by Van Briggle of Colorado Springs, CO., circa 1930s. The piece is signed on the underside and is in excell...
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Early 20th Century American Van Briggle Furniture

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Pottery

Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Art Pottery Butterfly or Lunar Moth Vase 1919
By Van Briggle
Located in Big Flats, NY
77549 - ASW Van Briggle Art Pottery Butterfly Vase Dated 1919 No label Measures- 2.75''H x 2.75''W x 2.75''D
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Van Briggle Furniture

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Pottery

Stoneware Vase by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tapering fluted stoneware bud vase in green, blue and earth tones. Makers mark and date stamped on base.
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1920s American Modern Vintage Van Briggle Furniture

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Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Art Pottery Bulbous Double Handle Vase, C 1920
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Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Figural Art Pottery Mermaid Dresser Tray c1930
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Antique Arts & Crafts Van Briggle Art Pottery Figural Lady of the Lake, c1920
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By Van Briggle
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By Van Briggle
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By Van Briggle
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Van Briggle furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Van Briggle furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Van Briggle furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Van Briggle were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Fulper Pottery, Weller Pottery, and R. Wallace & Sons Co.. Prices for Van Briggle furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $275 and can go as high as $4,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $550.

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