Taylor Floral Tile

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

Taylor Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA  1934-1938 Taylor produced some great tiles in their short history.  Here is an example of vintage cuerda seca tile with six matte glaze colors and a lovely floral motif.  Although this is part of a repeating pattern, this tile can easily stand on its own. 6″ square x 1/2″ [...]

Taylor Framed Panel

On November 30, 2012, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Taylor Tile Company, Los Angeles, CA  1934-1938 Matte glazes on Taylor panels are very sought after among collectors.  This outstanding, six-tile scene depicts a sailing vessel near the coastline, with mountains in the background.   There are seven matte glazes and nice detailing.  Framed in wood and ready to hang.  This was a tile table [...]

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 [...]

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 Covered Wagon Iron-Framed Panel

On April 6, 2011, in California Tiles, Special Tiles and Panels, by nancy

Taylor Tile Co., Los Angeles, CA  1934-1938 This is  rare, 4-tile cuerda seca panel depicting an ox-drawn covered wagon dramatically silhouetted in black against a Southwestern landscape.  The wagon’s white bonnet and the brilliant polychrome landscape of purple mountains and fiery red-orange and yellow sky in rich, vellum-finish glazes is an iconic example from this [...]

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 [...]