Indigo and Teal
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Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Cat lovers have been asking for another cat design and this tile delivers! A graceful, elongated cat turns its nose toward a bowing ginkgo branch, all framed by a dramatic border. This special tile is finished in two glaze combinations–a white cat with a blue crackle glaze and a black cat with a sage/teal colorway and yellow crackle. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
This quintessential Arts and Crafts tile showcases the humble beauty of oak leaves and acorns. We offer this tile in three earthy glaze variations that stand alone or work nicely as a triptych. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
This piece pays homage to the ground-breaking artistry of the historic Grueby Faience Company. The hallmarks of this award-winning pottery were harmony and symmetry of form and sculpture presented in richly textured organic colors. This vase, along with other pieces of Grueby-revival designs in our collection, will satisfy the aesthetic requirements of even the most die-hard Arts and Crafts purist. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The Amaryllis Twists Vase reinterprets the twisting buds and elegant form of the long-retired Ephraim Pottery Perennial Vase. These buds represent an about-to-bloom amaryllis, the beloved flower that brightens our homes during long, monochromatic winters. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Rounding a bend on a wooded path, a lake vista opens before you. The brightness of the golden sun sparkling on the water contrasts with the intensely colored autumn leaves. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The Bixby Bridge leads tourists traveling on California’s HWY 1 to the breathtakingly beautiful Big Sur. This tile depicts the Bixby bridge and the surrounding coastline. This piece forms a triptych with the Morro Bay tile and the Cambria tile. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The Birch Vase invites our gaze to a window which perfectly frames a birch tree amidst a rolling landscape. The architectural detail on the form evokes the rounded timbers of the historic Greene & Greene architecture, enhancing the illusion that we are inside looking out. Full of contrast and offered in four striking colors, this vase makes a bold statement in any decor. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The Bixby Bridge is a landmark just outside Big Sur that spans the steep mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. From the big California sky and the sparkling sea, to the crescent moon and iconic bridge, this petite tile offers a vast scene in a compact composition. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Before leaves broaden and fruit forms, trees greet spring with their beautiful blooming branches. This vase celebrates the dramatic beauty of a single blooming branch, which rests on the shoulder of a subtle and elegant, architectural vase.Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.
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Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The edges of roadways, vacant lots, and other barren and rocky places are inhospitable to all but the toughest of plants. Where others may see weeds, we see wildflowers. The creamy white of Queen Anne's Lace plays off the cool blue of chicory, dainty petals mixing with woody stalks and spiky leaves. This piece celebrates the resilient kind of beauty that thrives despite long odds. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Fields of poppy and lupine flowers bloom across California meadows from late February to April, their beautiful blossoms carpeting the valleys between mountains and hills to form iconic and stunning vistas. This regal tile features these two flowers rendered in rich and vibrant glaze colors. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Cambria, California is home to Ephraim’s only gallery outside of Wisconsin. Our artists have a special affinity for this small coastal town. This tile depicts Moonstone Beach, the coastline, the boardwalk, and the pretty yellow flowers that border the beach. This piece forms a triptych with the Morro Bay tile and the Big Sur tile. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A clear, bright melody rings out in the crisp air. From my windowpane I spy a pair of cardinals–one brilliant red and the other muted, still beautiful–as they dart between the tree branches, a welcome sight! This lidded jar celebrates our favorite visitors, the masked and crested Northern Cardinals. Positioned opposingly, these male and female cardinals perch on branches with crimson berries. The rich Seaspray Blue and Leaf Green glazes evoke the atmosphere on a clear day and accentuate the vases’ intense red focal points. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
A dynamic piece, the Craftsman Pine Bowl, marries Arts & Crafts-style metalwork and architecture with softer elements. The hammered texture and corbels on the shoulder anchor this round form, its hand-sculpted pine cones and needles, and its rich crackle glaze. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Inspired by our Craftsman Poppy Vase, this tile combines the freeform lines of the wild poppy flower, leaves, and buds, with hammered textural elements borrowed from Arts and Crafts metalwork. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The Grand New Frond Vase is a large version and a playful companion to the popular New Frond Vase from the 2016 Studio Collection. Like the original design, this vase celebrates spring’s earliest arrival—the fiddlehead—on a structured and traditional Arts and Crafts form - inspired by the historic and iconic Grueby Faience Pottery’s fern-handled vases - circa 1910. Handmade to order. Please allow up to six weeks for production and delivery. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
The small seaside town of Cambria, California holds a special place in our hearts as it is home to one of our two art pottery galleries. We often travel to Cambria—south of Big Sur and the Monterey Peninsula—and over the past ten years have found bountiful inspiration from the area. The Hideout Tile’s secluded cabin amongst the Monterey pine forest and foothills reminds us of our California connection. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Did you know that the oldest ‘national flower’ is Scotland's thistle and it dates back to the 1200’s? This tile celebrates the thistle’s jagged edges and range of green and violet hues in a compact, pleasing composition. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
It is easy to see why, in the language of flowers, the lily of the valley, one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, signifies the return of happiness. Our May Bells Tile features the beautifully delicate white flower with flowing stylized lines and Teal, Aqua, and Chestnut glazes. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
From October through February monarch butterflies overwinter in the eucalyptus trees of Central California. This tile depicts the majestic monarch, spreading its wings. To pair well with our existing California themed tiles–the Quail Tile and California Blooming Tile–this monarch is sculpted in a familiar ‘stained glass’ style. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Defined by the prominent Morro Rock - a 576 foot high volcanic rock in the harbor, Morro Bay is a quaint town on California’s scenic Central Coast. This tile depicts Morro Rock, the coastline, and the silhouetted architecture of the small harbor town. This piece forms a triptych with the Cambria tile and the Big Sur tile. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Our New Frond vase is a harmonious new friend to perfectly unify your collection. This vase celebrates spring’s earliest arrival—the fiddlehead—on a structured and traditional Arts and Crafts form. Inspired by the historic and iconic Grueby Faience Pottery’s fern-handled vases circa 1910, Ephraim artists revisited the fern and leaf theme in these small, rounded vases. This vase joins our traditional line of vases in four rich patinas. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Just as the sun sets and night falls, a little bat swoops upward to form the edge of this sloping vase. The cutout and manipulated rim as well as the low relief, organic sculpture of the bat impart a great amount of movement and vitality into this cabinet vase. Yellow, Aqua, and Indigo blend together beneath a golden crackle to evoke an early night sky. This is a must-have design for the bat lovers among us. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process. -
Handmade to order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Do you ever wonder what lies at the bottom of the dark and mysterious sea? Octopuses, which evoke such supernatural wonder, are a favorite motif in the studio. In this impressive piece, a powerful octopus winds his tentacles around the narrow neck of the low-bellied vase. Ephraim artist, Laura Klein, sculpts each octopus individually, varying their pose and personality to marry the sculpture perfectly with the form. Handmade to order. No two pieces of the same design look exactly alike, that’s part of the magic of handmade ceramics. Because we lean away from technologies like molds, templates, and casts, each piece is wholly unique. Minor variations in size, decoration, color and finish are intrinsic to our pottery. Please expect and embrace the variation inherent in our process.