Vintage Doezemas Wood & Pottery Handcrafted Slatted Basket Tray, Pristine Open Basketweave Ceramic Bread Dish, 15” Studio Art Pottery

Brand: Doezemas Wood & Pottery (Lowell, Michigan)
Product Type: Open-weave slatted ceramic basket / decorative serving tray
Pattern: Slatted open basketweave/cut-out lattice walls
Capacity: Not applicable (open-sided design best for bread, rolls, or decorative display)
Shape: Rectangular with extended side handles
Components: One (1) integrated ceramic basket tray
Dimensions: 15" Length x 6 1/2" Width x 3 1/2" Height (approximate height based on standard studio slatted trays)
Material: Handcrafted studio stoneware / ceramic clay
Color: Rich, glossy dark reddish-brown/deep amber earth-tone glaze
Model Number: Hand-signed or stamped on the base by the artist (no commercial model number)
Compatibility: Highly compatible with Mid-Century Modern, Organic Modern, rustic farmhouse, or bohemian home decor styles
Era / Production Date: Late 20th Century (circa 1970s–1990s)
Origin: Proudly handcrafted in Lowell, Michigan, USA

Care Instructions: Gently hand wash with mild soap and warm water; dry with a soft cloth to preserve the glossy glazed finish. Not recommended for conventional oven or microwave use.

Style: Studio Art Pottery / Organic Modern / Earthy Farmhouse Chic

Condition: Pristine Vintage Condition. Free of any chips, cracks, crazing, or surface flea bites. Glaze is vibrant, highly reflective, and exceptionally smooth to the touch.

Size: Large statement piece measuring 15 inches in length.

Product Overview & Selling Points

Elevate your tablescape or home display with this breathtaking, pristine piece of American studio art pottery from Doezemas Wood & Pottery. Masterfully constructed using a meticulous slatted cut-out technique, this centerpiece tray seamlessly mimics the look of a woven split-wood basket rendered in rich, high-gloss earthen ceramic.

Featuring functional integrated handles at each end, its architectural silhouette offers a wonderful tactile experience. Whether utilized to elegantly serve fresh bread at your next dinner gathering or featured as a standalone accent piece on a dining room sideboard, its warm, deep brown glaze catches the light beautifully, highlighting the handmade structural details.

Collectibility: Pieces from the Doezemas studio in Michigan are highly sought after by collectors of regional American studio pottery and enthusiasts of mid-to-late century artisan craftsmanship. Finding an open-lattice piece this size completely free of flaws is extremely rare.

Policy Compliance & Safety Note: This item fully complies with Etsy's listing policies. It is a genuine, discontinued vintage piece of artisan-handcrafted studio pottery over 20 years old. This item has never been subject to product recalls, nor is it considered faulty or dangerous for decorative and careful functional use.