D & M 4-Tile Floral Set

On May 12, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

D & M Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA  1928-1939 Beautiful multi-colored 4-tile panel has five glaze colors with a semi-gloss finish.  A variety of flowers and leaves are framed nicely by the orange and black border.   Among the hundreds of installations, their tiles were used at The Mission Inn in Riverside, Scotty’s Castle in [...]

D & M Geometric Tile

On February 27, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

D & M Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA  1928-1939 Attractive tile from D & M has 3 glossy glaze colors with a geometric floral pattern that can stand on its own.   The brilliant orange and turquoise are classic D&M.  The company got its name from John (Jack) Davies, the artist and John McDonald, the [...]

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 [...]

D & M Round Tea Tile

On February 3, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

D & M Tile Co., Los Angeles, CA  1928-1939 D & M produced a variety of great tiles and this is just one fine example.  The glaze colors are striking in this simple geometric design on a round/tea tile.  Mauve is used with yellow, orange, turquoise and black for a unique look.  The shiny and [...]