Vintage Niloak Mission Pottery Vase With Blue & Earth-Tone Swirl Glaze

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Vintage Niloak Mission Pottery Vase with Blue & Earth-Tone Swirl Glaze

This elegant vintage Mission-style vase is a striking example … Read more Vintage Niloak Mission Pottery Vase with Blue & Earth-Tone Swirl Glaze

This elegant vintage Mission-style vase is a striking example of early 20th-century American art pottery, attributed to Niloak Pottery of Benton, Arkansas. The vessel features a graceful baluster form with a gently flared rim and tapered foot, allowing the artistry of the glaze to take center stage.
The surface is adorned with Niloak’s signature hand-applied swirl glaze, composed of softly layered horizontal bands in muted blues, warm clay browns, and creamy neutrals. The fluid movement of the glaze creates a rhythmic, organic pattern—each band subtly shifting in tone and thickness—ensuring that no two pieces are ever alike. The satin finish and earthy palette reflect the core values of the Arts & Crafts / Mission movement, emphasizing craftsmanship, natural materials, and understated beauty.
Unmarked, as is common with many authentic Niloak Mission pieces, this vase exemplifies the studio’s innovative glazing techniques and sculptural simplicity. Whether displayed as a standalone object or incorporated into a curated pottery collection, it offers a timeless presence and a strong sense of American decorative history.
A highly decorative and collectible example of Mission-era Niloak pottery, ideal for collectors, designers, and admirers of early American ceramic artistry.


Dimensions : 20"H 10" W 10' D See less