{"product_id":"pigeon-forge-pottery-bud-vase-with-brown-neck-and-cream-speckled-glaze-signed-d-ferguson","title":"Vintage Douglas Ferguson Pigeon Forge Pottery Vase – Signed Brown and Cream Studio Pottery","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece of Tennessee pottery history, this vintage Pigeon Forge Pottery vase was created by renowned American potter Douglas Ferguson. Featuring a rich caramel-brown glazed neck and a wonderfully textured cream and brown body, this small studio pottery vase captures the earthy character and craftsmanship of traditional Appalachian ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rounded, sculptural silhouette and distinctive speckled glaze create a beautiful contrast of smooth and textured surfaces. The warm, natural colors make it an especially lovely addition to a collected home, whether displayed with a few delicate branches or enjoyed as a standalone piece of pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for styling on a bookshelf, mantel, side table, or antique cabinet, this vase complements mid-century modern, rustic, Arts and Crafts, and eclectic interiors. Its petite size makes it an easy piece to incorporate into an existing pottery collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic vintage Pigeon Forge Pottery vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned Douglas Ferguson on the underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive textured cream and brown speckled glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, glossy caramel-brown neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded, sculptural silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible American studio pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful decorative accent for shelves, mantels, and pottery collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker \u0026amp; History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas Ferguson (1921–1999) was an influential American studio potter who, along with his wife Ruth, established Pigeon Forge Pottery in Tennessee in 1946.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated near the Great Smoky Mountains, the pottery became known for its handmade ceramics, distinctive glazes, and connection to Appalachian craft traditions. Visitors could watch artisans create pottery, and the workshop developed a following among collectors of American ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike mass-produced decorative pottery, Pigeon Forge pieces were individually crafted, with artisans using regional materials and traditional pottery techniques. The original pottery operated for more than five decades before closing in 2000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example bears the impressed inscription “Pigeon Forge Pottery Tenn. D. Ferguson,” identifying it as a signed piece by Douglas Ferguson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approximately 6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: Approximately 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic pottery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: Pigeon Forge Pottery Tenn. D. Ferguson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-related character consistent with an older studio pottery piece. The heavily textured glaze is an intentional part of the design. Please review all photographs for a closer look at the finish, markings, and overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully selected by Crow's Nest Decor for its distinctive craftsmanship, warm organic beauty, and connection to American pottery history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Vase only. 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