Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl 25"

Description

Mid century modern large round tire planter bowl by Gainey. Circa 1960s.

Gainey Ceramics has been in the business of manufacturing the finest quality hand-crafted containers for more than forty years, spanning 3 generations. Founded in 1948 by James Gainey in La Verne on on a four acre facility, Gainey processed over 300,000 pounds of clay per week, producing more than 10,000 superior quality planters weekly. Their ceramic planters are specifically designed to accommodate a wide variety of grower containers.

Gainey Ceramics for nearly fifty years has been innovating force in the manufacturing of high end ceramic planters. Starting as a small job shop in Inglewood California just down the street from Los Angeles International Airport, the company began as a producer of crockery and pet feeders. By the late 50’s Gainey began adding to its crockery production with ceramic planters sold to the retail garden nurseries across the country. With the growth of the interior plant industry, Gainey pioneered functional, interesting plant containers becoming the choice of professional architects, landscapers, interior and exterior designers.

Condition

Good vintage condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, crazing / finish loss / chipping.

Dimensions

24.75"d x 9.5"h