A biography of reuben haley 18721933 muncie pottery. Made in muncie pottery 3 s walnut st, muncie, indiana 47305 rated 4. Then, in 1928, consolidated created ruba rombic, and muncie. Muncie pottery 1928 green drip over lilac ruba rombic star vase shape 3125 2a. Designed by reuben haley, originally produced to complement the highly desirable glass version that he designed for consolidated. Pottery barn locations in muncie, in below is a list of pottery barn malloutlet store locations in muncie, indiana including store address, hours and phone numbers. Muncie pottery company phoenix and consolidated glass. His pottery vases were much like his geometric ruba rombic glass pattern and patterns named for. I later became interested in other muncie shapes after visiting a few muncie collections. Museum store museum of american glass in west virginia. Vases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The consolidated glass pieces were known as ruba rombic, and the muncie pottery ceramic pieces were designated as the rombic line.
One being inscribed with an a the other the muncie makers stamp. Short history of the muncie pottery company that was located in muncie indiana and its production of art pottery designed by reuben haley starting in 1929. This is a very wellknown glaze and ashtray vase shape. The salt stands 1 18 tall and has a diameter of 2 58. Reproduction muncie pottery ruba rombic bowl real or repro.
Sep 23, 2014 it is great to see people with an an appreciation of such simple geometric shapes, it hearkens back to the cubist look of the muncie pottery ruba rombic line, and even the roseville pottery futura line. Books for sale in muncie, indiana buy and sell new and. Kopp modernistic vases can also be found with silver overlay, similar to what was done on ruba rombic. Textbooks and international titles inindiana in one convenient place. Muncie pottery like so many of the other american art pottery companies closed its doors as a victim of the depression in 1939. Ruba rombic decanter in jade glass, designed by reuben haley for consolidated glass below right. Not your average historical fiction historical fiction books with a twist historical.
Some of the most collectible muncie pieces are the art deco designs resembling ruba rombic glassware conceptualized by reuben haley who also designed for consolidated glass company. I have 12 lalique plates that glass people tell me are real. Art deco cubist reuben haley muncie skyscraper rombic ceramic lamp rhombic. Reuben haley design several items for them that mimic his designs of ruba rombic and catalonian for consolidated glass company. The rombic line was created for muncie by haley at the same time that he created a. Since 1985, moderne gallery has provided insurance, sales and estate appraisals for the work of george nakashima, wharton esherick, sam maloof, peter voulkos, toshiko takaezu and most other artists from the studio craft movement.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The reproduction was made with a high gloss solid yellow glaze. The reuben haley designs include ruba rombic, spanishline similar to catalonian from consolidated glass company and figural designs such as katydids, tropical fish and lovebirds. Ruba rhombic console bowl, designed by reuben haley for muncie pottery. Then, in 1928, consolidated created ruba rombic, and muncie potteries produced rombic, both amazing cubist renditions. Reuben haley, who had designed for the consolidated glass co. Muncie pottery 1928 rombic falling triangles green over. Muncie pottery 1928 rombic falling triangles green over rose. Save ruba rombic glass to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Two views of an opal milk glasscreamer in jonathan haleys monkey pattern. The vase features an orange over green drip glaze, quintessential of muncie pottery. This longawaited collectors book beautifully showcases a unique line of pottery that was overlooked and underrated for many years. In the industrial directory of pennsylvania, volume 2 from 1916 they are. I first saw this when i lived in chicago and tried to buy it at no avail.
Paint your own pottery at the artist within in muncie, indiana. That chapter focused on the muncie items designed by reuben haley ruba rombic, spanish line and others. To present ruba rombic in the context of its period and style, the moderne exhibit will include pieces of muncie pottery designed by reuben haley, examples of. Founded in 2004, the back to school teachers store btsts is a 501c3 organization. Ruba rombic glass and rombic ceramics were among the most exuberant expressions of cubism in american design, but they were not alone. I have 12 lalique plates that glass people tell me are. Search for other pottery in muncie on the real yellow pages. New and used books in muncie, indiana at classifieds. The silver overlay is done on alternating panels of the ruba rombic whiskey decanter and its stopper and the effect is quite striking. Guaranteed original and authentic, new pieces added weekly. Our personal interest lies in mission style furniture and accessories such as stickley, limbert, harvey ellis and frank lloyd wright as well as art deco, art nouveau, midcentury modern and postmodern. For auction is a beautiful art glass salt made by the quezal art glass and decorating company of maspeth queens, long island new york.
Come shop our huge curated collection of rare collectibles, gifts, and decor accents. Muncie pottery company muncie phoenix and consolidated. See more ideas about pottery, pottery art and vintage pottery. Next time you feel like channeling your inner picasso, visit the artist within in muncie. Artist within muncie 2020 all you need to know before. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Muncie, a small company, only employed 20 people at the height of their production, according to research compiled by author jack d. Muncie pottery in muncie indiana 65 miles from indianapolis produced an amazing. A reproduction muncie pottery bowl in the ruba rombic style was on display at the wisconsin art pottery show in madison, wisconsin, saturday, august 28, 1999. Moderne gallery specializes in 20th and 21st century furniture, lighting, ceramics, turned wood and accessories. And have had several of their pieces over the years. Muncie pottery started production of art pottery in 1919 as the muncie clay products company. Drip glaze art pottery vase attributed to christopher dresser, as a table lamp.
Over 50 pieces of vintage and antique muncie art pottery for sale. Buy muncie pottery fan vase green drip over pumpkin ruba rombic shape 3008, 1928. I have a banana boat in love birds and a set of 12 6 salad plates that have mixed fruit on them in green frosted glass. See more ideas about art deco, art deco glass, glass. Neither appears to have preceded the others, they seem to emerge on the marketplace simultaneously and complimentary in. Oct 02, 1992 the seductive look of ruba rombic art glassware has a hypnotic effect and holds all those who see and study the stunning pieces absolutely spellbound. The history, and development of this interesting pottery is entwined with its parent company. Get the best deals on muncie art pottery when you shop the largest. Great things are happening in muncie, delaware county and east central indiana. Artist within muncie 2020 all you need to know before you. Muncie pottery 1928 green drip over lilac ruba rombic star. The muted green drip over lilac purple is a highly collectible glaze and easily recognizable. Muncie pottery vase, green drip over rose ruba rombic.
Buy muncie pottery 1928 green drip over lilac ruba rombic star vase shape 3125 muncie. Inside this cozy paintyourown pottery studio, you sit at a table surrounded by beautiful art paintings on the walls, pottery on the shelves, handmade jewelry from. Design firm directorynew york design firmslos angeles design firmssan francisco design. For over 75 years, muncie power products has been an innovative leader in the truck equipment industry providing power takeoffs, hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, shaft extensions, and numerous other mobile power components. Pottery and porcelain marks and signatures examples. Founded in 1984 by robert aibel, moderne gallery is housed in almost 20,000 square feet in a historic building located in the old city gallery district of philadelphia. It is currently under the direction of robert aibel and his son joshua aibel. The rombic line was created for muncie by haley at the same time that he created a similar ruba rombic line for consolidated glass.
Muncie pottery 1928 rombic falling triangles green. Our personal interest lies in mission style furniture and accessories such as stickley, limbert, harvey ellis and frank lloyd wright as well as art deco, art nouveau, mid. Muncie pottery fan vase green drip over pumpkin ruba. Regionally affiliated with the muncie, indiana, area, muncie pottery exhibits harmonious colors and an honest style which collectors have recently come to appreciate. In 1920 some experiments were made with art pottery, but none was actually sold until 1923. Muncie pottery company sugar in the ruba rombic pattern. Inside this cozy paintyourown pottery studio, you sit at a table surrounded by beautiful art paintings on the walls, pottery on the shelves, handmade jewelry from local artists. I am a fan of reuben haley who also worked for muncie pottery creating their ruba rombic line. This ruba rombic ashtray was designed by well known reuben haley.
Dec 17, 2010 next time you feel like channeling your inner picasso, visit the artist within in muncie. This volume reprints a complete consolidated catalog from circa 19301931 illustrating over 200 pieces of art glass in the martele, dancing nymph, santa maria, florentine, and catalonian old spanish lines. Cj pottery odditorium is an antiques and collectibles online shop. If youre like me, you get the itch to do something creative every once in a while, but you know you cant paint a straight line. There are 2 pottery barn mall stores in indiana, with 1 locations in or near muncie within 100 miles.
Muncie pottery company was located in muncie indiana and produced both arts. A reproduction muncie pottery bowl in the ruba rombic style was on display at the wisconsin art pottery show in madison, wisconsin, saturday, august 28. We offer art, graphic design, vintage photos, pottery, glass, metalware, handbags, furnishings and accessories. While strictly art deco, these vintage art pottery lines would go perfectly with your current retro look. Muncie phoenix and consolidated glass collectors club website. Aug 04, 20 i first saw this when i lived in chicago and tried to buy it at no avail. Books for sale in muncie, indiana buy and sell new and used. A group of two 1930s art deco inspired muncie pottery vessels, both decorated with a mat green and light mauve glaze. Eckelman, mark and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The muncie was the top highperformance manual transmission general motors offered in its muscle cars of the 1960s and early 1970s. Oct 15, 2014 the muncie was the top highperformance manual transmission general motors offered in its muscle cars of the 1960s and early 1970s. The rombic line of the muncie pottery company feb 18, 2018 in 1928, reuben haley created designs for both muncie pottery and consolidated glass in a uniquely cubist style. The seductive look of ruba rombic art glassware has a hypnotic effect and holds all those who see and study the stunning pieces absolutely spellbound. Ruba rombic tries for a dazzling comeback chicago tribune.
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