California Clay Products (CALCO), So. Gate, CA 1923-1932 Selling vintage ceramic bookends depicting Adam & Eve. Mottled glazing has a glossy finish and images are very three dimensional. 7″ wide x 6 1/2″ tall x 3″ thick (each piece) Excellent condition Qty = 1 set $425 set
Muresque Tiles, Oakland, CA 1925-1934 Here’s a selection of deeply-molded vintage tiles depicting Viking ships on the high seas. Matte glaze colors have that ‘dusty’ look that Batchelder and Claycraft also produced. 6″ sq x 3/4″ thick Condition varies; signed Qty = as shown $500-600
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Old California mission is depicted on this vintage relief tile. Simple details and matte glaze colors. 3 3/4″ sq x 1/2″ thick Very good condition Qty = 4 $450 each
Davies & McDonald Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA 1928-1939 D & M tile has a Moorish-inspired pattern with 6 satiny glaze colors on a smooth surface. 8″ sq x 1/2″ thick Great condition Qty = 2 $250 each
California Faience, Berkeley, CA 1915-1950 Vintage tea tile was made using the cuenca technique with raised lines separating the glazes. The desert scene features a blooming yucca plant against a pale blue sky. Tea tiles are round with glazed edges and originally made as decorative hot plates. This design dates back between […]
California Art Tile Co., Richmond, CA 1922-1956 We have this charming scenic tile in a variety of matte glaze colors. And listed separately, are tiles with this image and colorful, satiny glazes. Details include cypress and other trees, roof shingles, steps etc. Self framed. The tiles with the red roof are signed. 3 […]
California Art Tile Co., Richmond, CA 1922-1956 Satiny multi-colored glazes cover the charming scene on these Cal Art tiles. A house is nestled among the trees with blue sky in the background. Self framed. We also have this scene in matte colors, listed separately. 3 3/4″ sq x 1/2″ thick Great condition […]
California Art Tile Co., Richmond, CA 1922-1956 Here is our collection of Cal Art vintage tiles depicting a cottage with thatched roof set behind a stone/brick wall. The glazing varies with each tile, ranging from light, muted colors to rich shades of brown, blue, green and sienna. These are ideal for fireplace installations, framing, […]
California Art Tile Co., Richmond, CA 1922-1956 Muted matte glazes are pale blue, beige with touches of tan and brown. This self-framed vintage tile depicts a sea gull in flight, with waves crashing over a large rock. 3 3/4″ sq x 1/2″ thick Very good condition; small chip on bottom edge Qty = 1 […]
Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939 We have individual corbels for sale. None of these really make a pair. The two front ones are very close but not exact. They have been salvaged and have some mortar on the backs. The scenic corbel depicts a Spanish home; has visible chips on front. […]
These fireplaces were made using our contemporary field tiles, combined with scenic tiles, both vintage and new.
Beautiful installation by one of our designer customers.
Creative use of individual tiles in wall and fountain installations from one of our customers.
One of our customers used a mix of many California tile makers, creating eclectic and very unique installations. Includes Taylor, D&M, Hispano-Moresque, Tudor.
Fireplace surround using Batchelder, Claycraft and Calco tiles. Beautiful! Click on the photo below to see the entire installation.
Sharing some photos sent to us from customers after their installations.
Gladding McBean/Hermosa, Los Angeles, CA 1937-1962 Adorable duck is wandering thru the tall grass on this self-framed, vintage tile. Satiny and matte glazes are white, shades of blue, green, gray and yellow. 4 1/4″ sq x 3/8″ thick Great condition; minor edge chips. Signed, never set. Qty = 1 $150
Muresque Tiles, Oakland, CA 1925-1934 These little gems have 3-dimensional scenic images of trees, lakes and one with a garden wall. Matte glazing and self framed. Add to any installation. 3″ sq x 5/8″ thick Very good condition; never set. 2 are signed Qty = as shown $165 each
Muresque Tiles, Oakland, CA 1925-1934 Vintage relief tiles each depict a Southwest desert scene with rock formations and cacti. Vivid matte glaze colors; self framed. Pair can be used in a fireplace surround or individually framed. Sold separately. 8″ tall x 4″ wide x 1/2″ thick Very good condition; signed, never set. Small […]
Walrich, Berkeley, CA 1922-1930 Three-dimensional pine cones are depicted on this vintage, self-framed tile. Matte glazing is mottled blue and brown; sides are also covered. This tile can work well with Arts & Crafts environments. 5″ sq x 1/2″ thick Good condition; signed, never set. Hairline on front & back-about 2″ on each […]
Muresque Tiles, Oakland, CA 1925-1934 Here’s our collection of vintage Muresque tiles with flowers, leaves, grape vines etc. Self framed with matte teal glaze in the recessed area. 4″ sq x 5/8″ thick Great condition; signed, never set Qty = 4 leaf with swirling vine Qty = 3 large grape leaf Qty = 2 […]
Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939 Tall vintage relief tiles depict a mission by a river with a tall tree in the foreground. Claycraft is known for artistically-designed tiles with images of California landscapes. Some are more colorful than others. Can be framed, set into a fireplace surround or any other installation. […]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 The work of Malibu Potteries is among the most beautiful, finely detailed, and well executed. The ceramic art of the Saracens, mostly abstract and geometric, had been influential to the tiles makers of old. Both of these magnificent plates are representative of this style, with raised lines (cuenca) […]
Claycraft Potteries, Los Angeles, CA 1921-1939 Large vintage relief tile depicts a courtyard or patio of a Spanish style building. Has many artistic and creative details, such as the animal face spitter on the side of the fountain. Notice the design of the large door and details in the shadows of the arches. Excellent […]
Brayton Laguna Pottery, Laguna Beach, CA 1927-1968 From Brayton’s earlier days comes this vintage tile trivet with comical image of a man with his dog on a leash. Raised lines separate the glaze colors and form the design. There is a firing line from the kiln-bottom edge up to elbow of man. 6 […]
