Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 This sweet little insert tile has four glossy glaze colors and a whimsical floral motif that almost looks like a bug! Would make a great paperweight. 2 3/4″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent condition Qty = 1 $65
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Malibu Potteries produced ceramic tile for a brief period in the history of a craft which began thousands of years ago. The background of the pottery involves several major factors: the history of the Rindge family and their Malibu Ranch, the architecture and economy of the 1920-1930′s, and the ceramics [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Rufus Keeler was hired by the Rindge family to be the general manager of Malibu Potteries. He is credited for the extensive production of high quality tiles that emerged from this famous pottery. Here is their version of a unique pattern of steps using tan and black glazes with [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Four glossy glazes cover this vintage border tile with its stylized, floral pattern. Malibu tiles are treasured by collectors and novices alike. 5 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 5/8″ thick Very good condition Qty = 1 $75
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 A floral motif is pressed into the red clay and glazed with five matte colors. According to Norman Karlson’s research, Malibu Potteries was established to supply tiles for the “American Riviera”, a real estate development built in the hills of Malibu overlooking the ocean. Rufus Keeler, formerly of [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 What a treat for the eyes! This amazing glaze pattern is different on each tile using rich shades of mustard, orange, creamy white and brown with a glossy finish. These are known as ‘pillow’ tiles and made to be used as a border or trim piece. 4″ x [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 What could be sweeter than this little Malibu tile? One tile is made to look like four mini’s with room in between for grout. High-glazed mauve and black glazes were very popular together back in the day when the majority of installations were done. Shown are some suggestions of [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Here is an attractive vintage pillow tile with mottled green and brown glazing. The surface is very glossy, almost glass like, and the thick glaze drips over the edges like frosting. Use to trim any installation, even a mirror. 4″ x 2″ x 1/2″ thick Good condition; varies per [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Eye-catching mottled glazing is pretty awesome on this antique pillow tile from Malibu. The ‘puffy’ center and smooth edges are covered with high-glazed shades of teal, green, beiges and creamy white. Crazing adds character! We have about 90 pieces for sale, enough to cover approximately 10 sq ft. 3 3/4″ [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 This antique tile is an excellent example of high-quality tile making by Malibu Potteries. Matte polychrome glazes compliment the 3-dimensional design of opposing parrots . Notice the wonderful details of leaves, berries, the double band and flowers in the corners. 6″ square x 1/2″ thick Very good condition; small back [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 The zenith of popularity of design motifs related to the indigenous peoples of ancient Mesoamerica coincided with the Golden Era of American art tiles. The spectacular Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, with its extensive tilework produced by Malibu Potteries, is a trancendent synthesis of these two aesthetic traditions. This vintage Malibu [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Vintage Malibu Potteries relief tile in the Mayan Revival style that is a wonderful representation not only of the special affinity that master ceramist Rufus Keeler obviously felt for this classic design tradition, but of his creative yet respectful interpretation of its complex, ancient theme in the modern ceramic medium. [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 The zenith of popularity of design motifs related to the indigenous peoples of ancient Mesoamerica coincided with the Golden Era of American art tiles. The spectacular Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, with its extensive tilework produced by Malibu Potteries, is a trancendent synthesis of these two aesthetic traditions. This vintage tile [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 This is a very unique chunky Malibu tile depicting a scarab beetle, which is recessed into the clay and glazed with cobalt. There are two smaller versions of the main design in the lower corners. This tile has been covered with a shiny finish with is not original to the [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 This geometric/floral tile has matte glazing with 6 colors. Malibu tiles are great and very collectible, and this tile is no exception. 4″ square x 1/2″ thick Great condition Qty = 1 $150
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Here is a sweet raised-line Malibu tile with excellent color separation. The medium blue glazing has a glossy finish and nicely contrasts with the matte buff glaze. Pretty floral motif is very attractive on this little tile. 3″ square x 3/4″ thick Excellent condition; never set Qty = 1 $75
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 Most likely this was made to be the central tile in a tile table or panel with 8 pie-shaped tiles surrounding it. There are four semi-glossy glazes with some black bleeding into the yellow. This is a pretty tile that can stand on its own. 4 1/4″ x 1/2″ thick [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 These are gorgeous, high-relief tiles depicting a classic Malibu design – a graceful, finely detailed peacock posed on an ornate perch. The thick, creamy matte turquoise and lapis glazes, the ribbed, textured stone-colored background, and the rich, bronze-brown accents combine to create a special tile that is evocative of a [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 This is another version of our Malibu pillow tile. It has the same glaze colors and mottled appearance and our pillow tile 1 and could be combined for an awesome look to any project. This tile is flatter, without the puffed up look and has rounded sides. 3 3/4″ [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 This is a pretty antique six-sided tile with two points from the wonderful and famous Malibu Potteries. The stylized floral design has four matte glaze colors on thick red clay. This chunky tile has nice color separation, and it can stand on its own. 5 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ [...]
Malibu Potteries, Malibu, CA 1926-1932 High-glazed turquoise covers this field tile from Malibu Potteries. We have enough on hand to cover approximately 9 1/2 square feet. This pretty tile can be combined with decorative tiles to create a back splash, make a tile table or complete just about any other installation. 4″ square [...]
