Tea’s work is defined by its studio pottery sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Vase
T'ea Hedrich (American, 1913–1994) Chicago, Illinois
Laurette with a Cup of Coffee
Henri Matisse French, 1869–1954
Henry B. Clarke House
William Hedrich American, 1912–2001
200 South Wacker Building
Old Colony Building
Ken Hedrich American, 1908–1972
Tea Bowl
China
China, Fujian Province
Three-Piece Tea Set with Tray
Designed by Jean George Theobald (American, active 1920s-30s) Manufactured by Wilcox Silver Plate Company (American, 1867–1961), a division of International Silver Company (American, founded 1898) Meriden, Connecticut
Raku Ware Tea Bowl
Raku Ryōnyū Japanese, 1756–1834
Panel (Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet (French, 1745–1811) after Jean Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728-1808) Jouy-en-Josas or Nantes, France
Tea and Coffee Service
Jean-Simon Chaudron (American, born France, 1758–1846) Anthony Rasch (American, c.1780–1858) Philadelphia
Denuelle Porcelain Manufactory (1818–29) Paris
Water jar (Mizusashi)
Kitaôji Rosanjin Japanese, 1883-1959
Afternoon Tea
Jean François Raffaëlli (French, 1850–1924)
Coffee or Tea Service
Webster Manufacturing Company (American, 1866–74) Brooklyn, New York
Lacquer Tea Bowl 乾隆禦制雕漆盞
Oribe-Type Ewer
Japan
Afternoon Tea Party
Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) printed with Leroy (French, active 1876-1900)
Tea
Mary Cassatt American, 1844-1926
Water Jar (Mizusashi)
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947