HARRISON McINTOSH - LTD ED. Crystal Decanter for Mikasa

HARRISON McINTOSH - Crystal Decanter for Mikasa

LIMITED EDITION Glass vase in in wonderful vintage condition with no damage. Measures 6" in diameter at its widest, 10" high.

Wonderful and unique etched glass vase designed by one of the big names of mid century California ceramics, Harrison McIntosh. Shape and design are very similar to the beloved clay pots produced by McIntosh in the 1960's and 1970's. This particular example was designed as a limited edition and produced by Mikasa.

Harrison McIntosh

Harrison McIntosh (September 11, 1914 – January 21, 2016) was a ceramicist whose career spanned across a period of eight decades. McIntosh was recognized for his simple and elegant thrown forms. Having a modern approach to his pottery, McIntosh creates symmetrical yet classic vessel pieces which he often decorated with his recognizable sgraffito and spotting patterns. A member of the first generation of California studio potters, McIntosh’s work helped define the California aesthetic, portraying a modern style using natural materials.

McIntosh studied at the Art Center, Los Angeles (1938) (now Art Center College of Design, Pasadena) before attending the University of Southern California (1940) where he studied under Glen Lukens. He then attended Claremont Graduate School where he studied under Richard Petterson and received his M.F.A. During his studies at Scripps, McIntosh along with fellow potter Rupert Deese, opened a ceramics studio on Foothill Boulevard. 

McIntosh taught at the Los Angeles County Art Institute (1956 – 1959) (now Otis College of Art and Design) where he befriended Peter Voulkos. He later left his teaching position to continue his practice, working in his Claremont, CA, studio. As he progressed, McIntosh gradually transitioned from making vessel forms to form sculptural pieces, maintaining his signature modern aesthetic. McIntosh continued to productively work in his studio until 2002 when his diminishing eyesight prevented him from working, and in 2016 McIntosh died at the age 101.