It doesn't get much more authentic 'mid century modern' than this gorgeous chocolate brown chamotte clay with flowing glossy orange glaze teapot by Ditlev of Denmark!
The teapot is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs and comes with a single matching demi tasse cup and saucer which is also in excellent form.
It was inherited from Scandinavian family and has never been used for tea, only displayed in my home for decades. Yet, I am told by those who are very familiar with Ditlev ceramics, that they are not just decorative, are of a usable utilitarian nature and made of very high fired, tough stoneware.
Marked 'Ditlev Danmark' on the base. Textured design with raised parallel stripes. Bright orange speckled glaze on upper regions of both teapot and cup.
This beautifully shaped teapot measures 8.5" in height and 7.5" from edge of handle to deals tip of spout. (21.5 x 19 cm.)
Henrik Ditlev Larsen founded 'Ditlev Keramik' in 1956.
His pieces were sold in the important designers cooperative store in Copenhagen called 'Den Permante'. Many acknowledged designers pieces were exhibited and put for sale here.
Before branching out in his own eponymous studio, Ditlev worked as "Thrower Number One" at the pottery of Lars Syberg, a well known Danish pottery studio in the 40s and 50s. At the same time the famous Bjørn Wiinblad worked there and was allowed to use the pottery in his spare time to make his own pieces.
Ditlev threw bowls, plates and figurines at night for Bjørn Wiinblad which Wiinblad afterwards decorated. When Wiinblad took over Nymølle Fajancefabrik in the '70's Ditlev joined him. If you find pieces with handles by Ditlev they are usually thrown pieces attached to the clay body, and they show his high level of his skill as a thrower.
A worthy addition to your home if you are a lover of all things MCM, Danish, colourful or simply hanker for a fine cup of tea!
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Product code: Vintage Ditlev deals Denmark Orange Glazed Chamotte Teapot and Single Cup and Saucer