American Dinnerware and Glassware Designs

This portfolio showcases a collection of designs inspired by the timeless patterns that adorned American dinnerware and glassware from the 1930s to the 1950s. These decades were marked by a rich variety of styles, from the elegant geometrics of Art Deco to the playful motifs of mid-century modernism. By drawing from these patterns, this collection reimagines these iconic designs in print and fabric. Each design pays homage to the craftsmanship and creativity of the era, blending historical inspiration with a fresh, modern perspective.

Vintage Pottery, Dinnerware, and Glassware Inspired Designs

Fabric Design Franciscan El Patio Teapots

Original pattern design featuring a Franciscan El Patio teaset.

1950s Fabric Design Red Wing Fantasy

Pattern design based off of Red Wing Pottery's Fantasy dinnerware line

1950s Fabric Design Vernon Kilns Young-in-Heart

Pattern design based off of Vernon Kiln's Young-in-Heart pattern.

1950s Fabric Design Red Wing Crazy Rhythm

Pattern design based off of the Red Wing Pottery Crazy Rhythm dinnerware line.

1950s Fabric Design Red Wing Kermis

Pattern design based on Red Wing Pottery's Kermis lunchware pattern.

Print Design Bauer Pottery Posters

Here are some additional poster designs using Bauer Pottery.

Print Design Pacific Pottery Posters

Some of the earliest vector art work I created focused on Pacific Pottery designs. Some of these are adapted from...

Logo Designs Catalina Island

Here are a variety of logo designs I created based off of Catalina Island pottery designs. I created these for...

Fabric Design Catalina Island Logo

This design was inspired by a 1930s Catalina Island Pottery brochure.

Fabric Design Hazel Atlas Sportsman Sailors

From the Hazel Atlas Sportsman line, this design features the dancing sailors pattern reimagined as a fabric print in alternating...

Fabric Design Hazel Atlas Sportsman Fish

From the Hazel Atlas Sportsman line, this design features the fish pattern reimagined as a fabric print.

Fabric Design Pacific Pottery Logo #2

The second of the two Pacific Pottery logo designs features the logo with an outline of the buffet pitcher.

Fabric Design Pacific Pottery Logo #1

This pattern is a simple pattern repeat of the classic Pacific Pottery logo in dark blue against a white background....

1950s Fabric Design Metlox Tropicana Pineapple

This fabric design is inspired by Metlox’s 1950s Tropicana Pineapple pattern, showcasing a simple yet striking repeat of a single...

1950s Fabric Design Metlox Tropicana Fish

This fabric design reimagines Metlox’s iconic 1950s Tropicana fish pattern, featuring three abstract fish forms in a rhythmic, repeating composition....

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Date

December 27, 2020

Category

Fabric Design, Print Design