Santa Monica Brick Floral Tile

On December 18, 2012, in California Tiles, by nancy

Santa Monica Brick, Santa Monica, CA   1923-1940 A stylized flower is depicted on this vintage California tile.  Made with raised lines separating the five glossy/matte glazes. 7  3/4″ square x 1/2″ thick Good condition; has some surface scratching Qty = 1 $250

Santa Monica Brick Tulip Tile

On May 4, 2012, in California Tiles, by nancy

Santa Monica Brick, Santa Monica, CA  1923-1940 This chunky vintage tile was made by Santa Monica Brick circa 1930, and is from their Monico line.  The combination of matte and glossy glazes plus the artistic stylized design of the tulip make this tile stand out.   We have a quantity of these tiles; contact us [...]

Santa Monica Brick Tea Tiles

On March 17, 2012, in California Tiles, by nancy

Santa Monica Brick, Santa Monica, CA  1923-1940 Rare and highly collectible vintage round or tea tiles from the “Monaco” line.   These all have a Persian-inspired floral design executed in fine, raised lines and each is stunning in itself but the polychrome glaze work in a mix of glossy and vellum finishes says it all [...]

Santa Monica Brick Iris Tile Panel

On March 14, 2012, in Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Santa Monica Brick Company, Santa Monica, CA  1923-1940 A floral motif of irises decorates this vintage 12-tile panel from Santa Monica Brick.   Soft, matte pastel glaze colors are pretty against the creamy off-white background.    Use your imagination to create an installation for this lovely panel, either indoors or out. 17″ x 12  3/4″ [...]

Santa Monica Seagull Tile

On October 20, 2011, in California Tiles, by nancy

Santa Monica Brick, Santa Monica, CA  1923-1940 A seagull in flight is depicted on this signed antique tile from Santa Monica Brick, the parent company of Taylor.   There are four soft, muted glaze colors with a matte finish on this dust-pressed tile.  It is pictured in an old Santa Monica catalog and numbered D.P.411. [...]

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 [...]