1970s Hand-Painted Green and Chartreuse Organic Moderns Earthenware Vase

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A bold and sculptural 1970s earthenware vase featuring hand-applied green drip decoration over a warm chartreuse ground. The painterly surface … Read more A bold and sculptural 1970s earthenware vase featuring hand-applied green drip decoration over a warm chartreuse ground. The painterly surface treatment rises from the base, creating an abstract, landscape-like effect across the rounded body.

The form is strong and architectural: a full, generous belly rising to a slightly cinched shoulder and straight cylindrical neck. The textured clay body beneath the painted surface enhances its tactile quality, while the dark interior glaze provides contrast and depth.

Unlike traditional high-fired art pottery, the decoration appears to be hand-painted rather than fully fused glaze, giving the piece a more expressive, studio-crafted character. The result is earthy, dramatic, and unmistakably 1970s — aligning beautifully with Organic Modern, California Casual, and Brutalist-inspired interiors.

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Period: 1970s

Material: Low-fired earthenware with hand-painted surface treatment

Height: approx. 8”

Width: approx. 7” at widest point

Opening: approx. 5.5–6” diameter

A sculptural accent that works equally well styled alone or used as a planter. The saturated green drips against the chartreuse body create a striking focal point while maintaining an earthy, grounded presence. See less