Gladding McBean Fish Tile Table

On November 23, 2012, in California Tiles, Tile Tables, by nancy

Gladding McBean, Los Angeles, CA  1890-present There are multiple satiny glaze colors on this 10″ vintage tile from Gladding McBean.  Nice detailing and fine workmanship.   The old iron table base has intricate, finely wrought decorations, such as in the corners of the table. 25  1/4″ tall, 10″ square Very good condition; have the corner [...]

Taylor Vintage Star Tile Table

On January 11, 2012, in Tile Tables, by nancy

Taylor Tile Co, Los Angles, CA   1934-1938 This great vintage accent table from Taylor Tilery has it all – a dramatic and rarely seen tile insert in the shape of an eight-point star, creamy dry-line glazing with the famous Taylor “cake frosting” effect, eye-popping color, and a super-versatile size!  The warm oak and bold [...]

Taylor Vintage Tile Table

On December 23, 2011, in California Tiles, Tile Tables, by nancy

Taylor, Los Angeles, CA  1934-1938 Here is an exceptional eight-tile scenic panel set into an elaborately carved, scallop-edged revival-style table.  The French country dance scene is bordered with a musical score and lyrics in French (partially legible since some of the glaze on the lettering has rubbed off with age) and framed by a beautiful [...]

DecArt Tile Table

On July 9, 2011, in California Tiles, Tile Tables, by nancy

Decorative Arts, Hawthorne, CA  1927-1933 This is a real eye-catching accent piece with its rarely found combination of DecArt transfer/decal on bisque tiles set into a classic Spanish Revival/Monterey style wood table.  The tiles have the distinct proto-pyschedelic colors and crisp, exuberant design found in the best examples from this short lived but prolific California [...]

Taylor Tile Table in Wood

On May 21, 2011, in Tile Tables, by nancy

Taylor Tile Co., Los Angeles, CA  1934-1938 The undisputed star of this table is a pair of first-rate Taylor 8×8″ cuerda seca tiles.  The Moorish design in vivid, bright chocolate black, orange sienna, cinnamon and golden yellow is really amazing.  The diminutive size of the glossy, black-stained or painted table with its attractive Monterey-style turned [...]

Taylor Dancers/Tile Table

On March 17, 2011, in Tile Tables, by nancy

Taylor Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA  1934-1938 Here is the well known and sought after six-tile Flamenco dancers mural set in a vintage wood table.   With eight glossy glaze colors and many wonderful details, this is truly excellent tile making.  The mural itself measures 12″ x 18″.  The wood base is nicely made with [...]

Santa Monica Brick Tile Table/Wood

On February 8, 2011, in Tile Tables, by nancy

Santa Monica Brick, Santa Monica, CA  1923-1940 Fabulous vintage 4-tile table set in an 8-sided antique wood base. The Moorish-inspired design is executed in cuerda seca with vibrant. creamy polychrome glazing.  The Spanish Colonial Revival finial base is beautifully scrolled and perfectly proportioned to compliment the stunning tiles.  This table is a nice size that would serve [...]

D & M Tile Table/Iron

On February 5, 2011, in Tile Tables, by nancy

D & M Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA  1928-1939 Awesome vintage D & M 4-tile table set in an old painted iron base.  The 8×8 tiles have seven glossy glaze colors with a very unique design, combining floral and geometric patterns.  Great California colors and simple details on the iron base make this a versatile [...]