Yellow glazed earthenware vase. English, ca. 1892-96. Designed by Christopher Dresser and made by the Ault Pottery.
Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904) Watcombe Pottery (England, 1869-1962) Double Hexagonal Teapot c. 1875 ceramic 4.38" ht. Kamm Collection 1997.157.2 Photo: Tony Cunha
Glass with silver mounts, London hallmarks for 1879-80, mark of Stephen Smith, designed by Christopher Dresser
Twisted vase, earthenware and glazed, designed by Christopher Dresser, made at the Ault Pottery, Derbyshire, 1892-95.
Vase, probably designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Minton. England; 1868
C.Dresser designed metal kettle Without a doubt, Christopher Dresser ( 1834 - 1904 ) can be regarded as one of the great pioneers of modern design. He was among the first independent industrial designers, and he championed design reform in 19th century Britain while embracing modern manufacturing in the development of wallpaper, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture and metalware. During his time, Dresser was a household name, who was famed for his innovation in industrial design. He became a force for furnishing ordinary people with well-made, efficient and engaging goods, along with the hundreds of objects he designed
During the Victorian era, Christopher Dresser vigorously designed household objects in a multitude of materials. He designed ceramics, metal, glass, and much more. This versatility was part of his brilliance as a commercial designer. While paying attention to both ornament and form throughout his career, Dresser’s attention shifted more toward form after visiting Japan in
Red earthenware jug, of geometric form, with simple decoration. British (Torquay), ca. 1870. Probably designed by Christopher Dresser, manufactured by the Watcombe Pottery Co.
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Christopher Dresser, c. 1886
Two-handled bottle, glazed earthenware. English (Swadlincote, William Ault's Pottery, designed by Christopher Dresser); about 1892-6
Apostles of Beauty: Arts and Crafts from Britain to Chicago Art Institute of Chicago from November 7, 2009 to January 31, 2010 The Art Institute of Chicago has organized a major exhibition that, for the first time, traces the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain through its manifestation in Chicago. Apostles of Beauty: Arts and […]
About A rare aesthetic movement "Kordofan" candleholder in tinned iron, brass and walnut retaining its original mustard paint.
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Earthenware ‘double-gourd’ vase, Linthorpe Art Pottery, designed by Christopher Dresser, Linthorpe, England, c.1880
Christopher Dresser, Double-handed vase, 1892. Glazed earthenware. Made by Ault Pottery, England. Via Galerie Oscar Graf
The phantasmal world of Dr. Christopher Dresser’s ornamentation delights both the eye and the imagination. Dating from 1875, this iron hallstand features all the quintessential elements of Dr. Dresser’s highly stylized ornament. The “spikey” floral and figural motifs—also recognizable in this illustration for two grotesque dado rails—and his angular interlaced arabesques are frequently used in
C.Dresser designed metal kettle Without a doubt, Christopher Dresser ( 1834 - 1904 ) can be regarded as one of the great pioneers of modern design. He was among the first independent industrial designers, and he championed design reform in 19th century Britain while embracing modern manufacturing in the development of wallpaper, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture and metalware. During his time, Dresser was a household name, who was famed for his innovation in industrial design. He became a force for furnishing ordinary people with well-made, efficient and engaging goods, along with the hundreds of objects he designed
Electroplated nickel silver, Birmingham ca.1880, made by Hukin & Heath, designed by Christopher Dresser, 1878
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Christopher Dresser, Modern Ornamentation, 1886. England. Complete book via Wolfsonian
Jug of red stoneware with inlaid and applied decoration, possibly designed by Christopher Dresser, made by Watcombe Pottery Co., Torquay , ca. 1871-1875.
Teapot, electroplated nickel silver with ebony handle, made by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield, designed by Dr. Christopher Dresser, 1879
Electroplate with ebony handle, made by James Dixon and Sons, ca.1879, designed by Christopher Dresser, 1879. Marks: facsimile signature "Ch. Dresser", J.D. & S. and 2277.
C.Dresser designed metal kettle Without a doubt, Christopher Dresser ( 1834 - 1904 ) can be regarded as one of the great pioneers of modern design. He was among the first independent industrial designers, and he championed design reform in 19th century Britain while embracing modern manufacturing in the development of wallpaper, textiles, ceramics, glass, furniture and metalware. During his time, Dresser was a household name, who was famed for his innovation in industrial design. He became a force for furnishing ordinary people with well-made, efficient and engaging goods, along with the hundreds of objects he designed
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Yellow glazed earthenware vase. English, ca. 1892-96. Designed by Christopher Dresser and made by the Ault Pottery.
