1987 Ted Saito Signed Studio Art Teapot Postmodern Memphis Handmade Ceramic
Product details
| Management number | 40569354 | Release Date | 2026/01/11 | List Price | $113.99 | Model Number | 40569354 | ||
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For sale is an extraordinary and rare original studio art teapot handmade and signed by California ceramic artist Ted Saito, dated 1987. This one-of-a-kind piece is a vibrant example of late-1980s postmodern studio pottery, bursting with color, shape, and expressive energy.
The hand-painted motifs—lightning bolts, hearts, stars, polka dots, crescents, abstract marks—capture the unmistakable spirit of 80s California art culture, and even echo the bold aesthetic of the Memphis Design movement. The bright palette (yellow, pink, blue, purple, green) contrasts sharply against the gray body and textured black-and-white stippled lower section, giving the piece a dynamic, sculptural presence.
Signed “T. Saito ‘87” on the base.
Condition:
• Great vintage condition for a 1987 handmade piece
• No cracks, no chips, no repairs seen in photos
Measurements:
Approx. 8” tall x 7” wide
Weight: 1 lb 13.5 oz
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Serving > Teapot |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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