D Barnard Studio Pottery Vase 8.5 Inch Handmade Bottle Form Earth Tone Stoneware Glazed Signed Mid Century Modern

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D Barnard Studio Pottery Vase 8.5 Inch Handmade Bottle Form Earth Tone Stoneware Glazed Signed Mid Century Modern

Item: Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Artist: Daniel Barnard (active mid–late 20th century, USA)
Medium: Hand-thrown high-fire stoneware
Form: Bottle-form vase with rounded shoulder and narrow flared neck
Finish: Layered reduction-fired glaze in brown, amber, and olive tones with subtle speckling and pooling
Signature: Incised “D Barnard” to base (authenticated by comparison to documented works)
Approx. Dimensions: 8.5 inches tall × 4.5 inches wide
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Minor kiln glaze variations consistent with handmade studio ceramics. See photos for determination.

This hand-thrown studio pottery vase is signed D. Barnard, attributed to American potter Daniel Barnard, active in the mid-to-late 20th century. The vase features a classic bottle silhouette, narrowing elegantly to a small flared rim and finished in a rich reduction glaze blending amber, umber, and olive hues.

The surface exhibits a translucent, mottled effect achieved through controlled high-temperature firing, where iron oxide and ash glazes naturally react to produce depth and tonal movement. The resulting finish gives the piece a dynamic, organic texture with a subtle sheen, emblematic of Barnard’s approach to material honesty and the natural alchemy of the kiln.

This smaller 8.5-inch form displays particularly fine balance and proportion—ideal for minimalist display, ikebana-style floral use, or as part of a curated shelf or console grouping.

Daniel Barnard emerged during the American Studio Craft Movement (circa 1960s–1980s), a period emphasizing handcrafted ceramics as both art and design. His work parallels that of contemporaries like David Shaner, Don Reitz, and Paul Soldner, whose emphasis on individual glaze chemistry, form experimentation, and earthy palettes bridged functional and sculptural pottery.

Barnard’s signature bottle vases are known for deep, lustrous reduction glazes and refined wheel-thrown silhouettes. His aesthetic aligns with the Mingei-inspired tradition of natural imperfection and quiet beauty.

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