Dutch Vase by Bert Nienhuis for Plateel Bakkerij de Distel, Amsterdam, 1905

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Dutch Plateelbakkerij De Distel, Amsterdam by Bert Nienhuis, ca. 1905 A cream-colored earthenware vase with green and black sleek, geometric … Read more Dutch Plateelbakkerij De Distel, Amsterdam by Bert Nienhuis, ca. 1905 A cream-colored earthenware vase with green and black sleek, geometric motifs and crackle by the Dutch Plateelbakkerij De Ditsel, Amsterdam (1895-1923), designed by Bert Nienhuis. Lambertus (Bert) Nienhuis (1873 - 1960) In 1895 he started working as a painter at the Amsterdam pottery factory 'De Distel', which had recently been opened by J.M. Lob was founded. After a year he started a small pottery factory, 'Lotus', which mainly produced tiles. In 1901 Lotus was taken over by De Distel. Bert Nienhuis returned and became chief designer. In the following years he developed the characteristic matte glaze that so clearly distinguishes De Distel's pottery from this period from that of the other Dutch producers of Art Nouveau ceramics. It also has its own distinct style of decoration, with a light basic shade, on which a pattern of sleek, geometric motifs. The measurement is 24 cm high and 14 cm diagonal. The weight is 708 grams See less