Description
A beautifully balanced mid-century Danish studio pottery teapot by Henrik Ditlev Larsen, where earthy texture meets rich Scandinavian colour. This piece carries the quiet confidence of authentic Danish craftsmanship, ready to bring warmth and character to your home.
Wheel thrown in chamotte clay, the teapot reveals the maker’s hand in every detail. An unglazed chocolate brown body shows visible horizontal throwing lines, while a deep glossy red drip glaze flows across the shoulder and lid. The tactile surface and sculptural silhouette reflect the expressive Danish studio pottery movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
Henrik Ditlev Larsen worked as a wheel thrower at Lars Syberg Pottery during its influential post-war years, alongside the young Bjørn Wiinblad. He later established his own pottery in Lyngby in 1956 and continued working within Denmark’s celebrated ceramic tradition. Stamped to the base and beautifully proportioned, this piece works equally well as functional pottery or as a sculptural decorative object.
Details:
- Maker: Henrik Ditlev Larsen
- Origin: Denmark
- Era: Mid century, circa 1950s–60s
- Material: Chamotte stoneware
- Finish: Unglazed body with red drip glaze
- Mark: Stamped to base
Measurements:
- Height: approx. 17 cm
- Width: approx. 21 cm
- Depth: approx. 16 cm
- Opening diameter without lid: approx. 7.5 cm
Condition:
- Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear
- No cracks or repairs observed
This authentic piece of Scandinavian ceramic design brings the timeless appeal of Danish studio pottery to modern living spaces. The beautiful contrast between raw clay and vivid glaze makes it both a functional teapot and a sculptural statement piece.
