Decorative Arts for the Home Page 2 - The Huntington Store

Delicate lavender sprigs rest on the face of the two-sided Lavender Vase. A soft watercolor palette of dusty yellow, blue, and green hues imbues the vase with a lovely, atmospheric quality. Thrown, sculpted and glazed by hand Size approx. 6.75" x 4" Earthenware pottery piece - a liner is recommended for use with water.

Delicate lavender sprigs rest on the face of the two-sided Lavender Vase. A soft watercolor palette of dusty yellow, blue, and green hues imbues the vase with a lovely, atmospheric quality. Thrown, sculpted and glazed by hand Size approx. 6.75" x 4" Earthenware pottery piece - a liner is recommended for use with water.

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Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Portland, Maine. This ceramic tile features a relief of a Columbine flower against an early evening sky. The tile is surrounded by a 2.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Each tile carries the artist's stamp and has a brass picture hook at the back. Size including frame: 17" x 11"

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Portland, Maine. This ceramic tile features a relief of a Columbine flower against an early evening sky. The tile is surrounded by a 2.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Each tile carries the artist's stamp and has a brass picture hook at the back. Size including frame: 17" x 11"

Columbine flower oak framed tile $418.00

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Canton, Ohio, this delightful ceramic tile features a colorful relief of a hummingbird in flight, surrounded by verdant leaf branches. The tile is surrounded by a high quality, 1.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Size including frame: 10" x 10".

Expertly handcrafted in an artisan workshop in Canton, Ohio, this delightful ceramic tile features a colorful relief of a hummingbird in flight, surrounded by verdant leaf branches. The tile is surrounded by a high quality, 1.5" quarter sawn oak frame. Size including frame: 10" x 10".

Hummingbird with leaves oak framed tile $248.00

Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who fuses Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. "California Oak" tile is inspired by the rolling hills of the Central Coast in California. 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Motawi tiles are handcrafted. Notch at the back for hanging. Tile stand sold separately.

California oak - 6 x 8 tile $135.00

Based on Addison LeBoutillier’s original tile series “The Pines,” produced by Boston’s Grueby Faience in the early 20th century, the Pine Landscape was Motawi’s first multicolored art tile. Approximately 5 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Motawi tiles are crafted by hand. Notch at the back for hanging. Tile stand sold separately.

Autumn woodland tile - 6 x 8 $134.00

Adorn any space of your home with this little screech owl, somewhat mysterious and a bit mischievous - a perfect blend of wit and grace. This elegant and compact jar sculpture embodies a creature with grace and finesse. Designed by the renowned Manolo Bossi for Bosa. Ceramic, precious metals. Dimensions: 5.9" x 4.3".

Adorn any space of your home with this little screech owl, somewhat mysterious and a bit mischievous - a perfect blend of wit and grace. This elegant and compact jar sculpture embodies a creature with grace and finesse. Designed by the renowned Manolo Bossi for Bosa. Ceramic, precious metals. Dimensions: 5.9" x 4.3".

Screech owl ceramic jar sculpture $360.00

Ceramic grasshopper box $42.00 $140.00

Tile artist Nawal Motawi mingled visual cues from multiple Arts & Crafts-period renderings to arrive at this design. Like the flower itself. this beautifully striking art tile is more declarative than demure. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Notch at the back for hanging.

Indigo iris tile $79.00

"Time Owlapses, and suddenly it's twins. How come Pop's not in the picture? He's out hunting midnight snacks owl la carte." - Charley Harper This charming decorative tile is adapted from Charley Harper's 1972 lithograph of the same name. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”. Notch at the back for hanging.

Charley harper family owlbum tile $114.00

Artist Yoshiko Yamamoto is a self-taught block printmaker who strives to fuse Japanese design sensibility with fine craftsmanship. This striking tile is from a collaboration between Yamamoto and Motawi Tileworks, which sees Yamamoto's graceful, swaying scenes brought to life in clay. Tile Size: Approx. 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”.

Spring chickadees tile 6x6 $106.00

Charley harper redbird romance 6x6 $110.00

Inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman movement, this handmade ceramic 'welcome' tile features a wise old owl sitting on a branch. It is hand fired and glazed with a vintage-style 'evergreen' glaze, and has a cord attached to the back for easy hanging. Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 2". Made in California.

Inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman movement, this handmade ceramic 'welcome' tile features a wise old owl sitting on a branch. It is hand fired and glazed with a vintage-style 'evergreen' glaze, and has a cord attached to the back for easy hanging. Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 2". Made in California.

Welcome tile - owl $80.00

Inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman movement, this handmade ceramic 'welcome' tile features a squirrel with a stack of acorns. It is hand fired and glazed with a vintage-style tan glaze, and has a cord attached to the back for easy hanging. Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 2" By artist Janet Ontko. Made in USA.

Inspired by the simplicity and style of the Craftsman movement, this handmade ceramic 'welcome' tile features a squirrel with a stack of acorns. It is hand fired and glazed with a vintage-style tan glaze, and has a cord attached to the back for easy hanging. Dimensions: 8" x 12" x 2" By artist Janet Ontko. Made in USA.

Welcome tile - squirrel $80.00

Tawashi are traditional brushes made from the fibers of the windmill palm. For centuries such brushes have been used in Japan for cleaning and sweeping. This Tawashi dustpan and brush set is handcrafted, one at a time. Materials: Windmill palm, Japanese cypress, stainless steel. Size: Brush: 4" x 11", Dustpan: 6" x 9".

Tawashi are traditional brushes made from the fibers of the windmill palm. For centuries such brushes have been used in Japan for cleaning and sweeping. This Tawashi dustpan and brush set is handcrafted, one at a time. Materials: Windmill palm, Japanese cypress, stainless steel. Size: Brush: 4" x 11", Dustpan: 6" x 9".

Tawashi broom and dustpan set - small $138.00

This spectacular mini wooden tray is crafted in Florence, Italy, using the same processes, tools and equipment which have been used in the workshops of Florentine artisans for centuries. Each tray is hand crafted and finished, giving a gorgeously timeless look. Dimensions approx 6" x 9".

This spectacular mini wooden tray is crafted in Florence, Italy, using the same processes, tools and equipment which have been used in the workshops of Florentine artisans for centuries. Each tray is hand crafted and finished, giving a gorgeously timeless look. Dimensions approx 6" x 9".

Firenze rectangular tray with handles - pink $34.00

A patch of delicate wildflowers meanders down the face of this slender, petite vase. The beautiful glaze combination of this piece has a rich, complex surface quality. 100% Handmade. 7.25″H x 4.25″W Traditional earthenware art pottery is porous, glass liner recommended for use with water.

A patch of delicate wildflowers meanders down the face of this slender, petite vase. The beautiful glaze combination of this piece has a rich, complex surface quality. 100% Handmade. 7.25″H x 4.25″W Traditional earthenware art pottery is porous, glass liner recommended for use with water.

Wildflower leaf - green art vase $188.00

This cheeky little squirrel, clutching an acorn is a whimsical design by famed wildlife artist, Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming series of 3x3 art tiles. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”. Each Motawi tile is crafted by hand.

Squirrel cream —3 x 3 tile $44.00

This charming little blue jay mini tile features a whimsical design by famed wildlife artist, Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming series of 3" x 3" art tiles. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16".

Blue jay cream — 3 x 3 tile $44.00

Something about a dragonfly makes us feel like lazy summertime. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Dragonfly blue — 4 x 4 tile $52.00

This Charley Harper Mini tile features a whimsical little owlet by artist Charley Harper. Midcentury modern meets Motawi mastery in this charming art tiles. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Owlet cream — 3 x 3 tile $44.00

"A bunny rabbit riding prim and proper atop of a box turtle." - Charley Harper (From his lithograph "Box Seat") Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of artist Charley Harper (1922-2007), a self-described "minimal realist." Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging

Hare aqua blue — 4 x 4 tile $58.00

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature series. Each tile is made by hand in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature series. Each tile is made by hand in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Pine landscape summer mountain — 4 x 4 tile $64.00

"All the world loves a ladybug. They're insect friend Number 1." - Charley Harper Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of celebrated wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007), a self-described "minimal realist." Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Ladybug — 4 x 4 tile $55.00

3 inch metal tile easel $24.00

Motawi collaborated with illustrator Cary Phillips on this vivid Hummingbird design. Phillips' work has been used in children's books, greeting cards, and even on fabrics. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Motawi collaborated with illustrator Cary Phillips on this vivid Hummingbird design. Phillips' work has been used in children's books, greeting cards, and even on fabrics. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Hummingbird cream — 6 x 8 tile $192.00

"The hovering ruby-throated hummingbird nips nectar from a morning glory, enjoying a motionless in-flight meal. Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007). Each tile is crafted by hand. 5/8" thick with a notch at the back for hanging.

Little sipper mint — 8 x 8 tile $114.00

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature tile. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

The Pine Landscape series is adapted from Grueby Faience designer Addison LeBoutillier's tile "Pines." This tile is one of the most recognized as a Motawi signature tile. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Pine landscape summer - horizontal 4 x 8 $90.00

This Songbird was inspired by a book jacket cover by Talwin Morris, who designed for English publisher Blackie and Sons in the late 19th century. Morris was connected to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and known for his Glasgow Style. Each tile is crafted by hand. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging

This Songbird was inspired by a book jacket cover by Talwin Morris, who designed for English publisher Blackie and Sons in the late 19th century. Morris was connected to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and known for his Glasgow Style. Each tile is crafted by hand. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging

Songbird facing left — 4 x 8 tile $88.00

An adaptation of the Harper lithograph of the same name. Mid-century modern meets Motawi mastery in these tiles based on the work of celebrated wildlife artist Charley Harper (1922-2007). As each tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick. Tile stand sold separately.

Charley harper – “the homecoming” art tile $98.00

This friendly 4x8 feline is based on Charley Harper’s stylized midcentury design. Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Each tile is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging. Tile easel sold separately.

This friendly 4x8 feline is based on Charley Harper’s stylized midcentury design. Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Each tile is made by hand and with heart in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging. Tile easel sold separately.

Calico cat storm blue — 4 x 8 tile $92.00

Strawberry Thief Coir Doormat 24x36. The intricate “Strawberry Thief,” with its mischievous birds is inspired by one of the most iconic works of the Arts and Crafts Movement, by William Morris (1834-96), who based his design on the thrushes he saw stealing strawberries from the grounds of his Oxfordshire home.

Strawberry Thief Coir Doormat 24x36. The intricate “Strawberry Thief,” with its mischievous birds is inspired by one of the most iconic works of the Arts and Crafts Movement, by William Morris (1834-96), who based his design on the thrushes he saw stealing strawberries from the grounds of his Oxfordshire home.

Large strawberry thief doormat $68.00

This decorative owl ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the the Arts and Crafts movement by Motawi Tileworks in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Every tile is hand-trimmed, hand-sanded, hand-glazed, and "hand-handled" 28 times. 4 x 4 inches Handcrafted Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed.

Wise owl green oak — 4 x 4 tile $52.00

This decorative high-end lovebird's ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement by Motawi Tileworks. This image is inspired by early 20th-century English architect Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott who designed needlepoint patterns for his wife, Florence, to stitch. 3 13/16 x 7 13/16".

Lovebirds tile - green oak $80.00

This bookmark is inspired by Auguste Delaherche’s peacock vase, which was shown at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. Delaherche used peacock feathers for their iridescence and exoticism. A popular Art Nouveau motif, they appeared on Tiffany glass and other decorative arts. Solid brass. 1.25" W x 3.75" L.

This bookmark is inspired by Auguste Delaherche’s peacock vase, which was shown at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. Delaherche used peacock feathers for their iridescence and exoticism. A popular Art Nouveau motif, they appeared on Tiffany glass and other decorative arts. Solid brass. 1.25" W x 3.75" L.

Peacock feather metal bookmark $18.95

This lotus flower ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Motawi Tileworks have hand-trimmed and hand-glazed each and every tile. The whiplash floral motif is pure nouveau while the border design is pure Motawi. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed.

This lotus flower ceramic tile is handcrafted in the style of the Arts and Crafts movement. Motawi Tileworks have hand-trimmed and hand-glazed each and every tile. The whiplash floral motif is pure nouveau while the border design is pure Motawi. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed.

Lotus flower indigo — 4 x 4 tile $49.00

Easels are an elegant option for art tile display. Fabricated from powder-coated steel, these easels are made in the USA and feature durable single-piece construction. This small easel holds 4-inch - 10" tiles (unframed). 5" X 3" Holds 4 to 10 inch tiles (unframed) Metal with matte black finish Tiles sold separately.

Easels are an elegant option for art tile display. Fabricated from powder-coated steel, these easels are made in the USA and feature durable single-piece construction. This small easel holds 4-inch - 10" tiles (unframed). 5" X 3" Holds 4 to 10 inch tiles (unframed) Metal with matte black finish Tiles sold separately.

5 inch metal tile easel $25.00

An exquisite piece that brings out the essence of timeless craftsman design. This vase is crafted by Ephraim, a small pottery studio in Wisconsin, where every piece is handmade collaboratively by artists. Hand thrown and sculpted Three sided Approximately 4 1/4 x 6 3/8" Made in the USA

Craftsman ginkgo branch vase $275.00

Beautiful, high quality decorative tile from ceramist, Motawi Tileworks. This tile depicts a cream-colored Peony in full bloom against a misty blue-grey background. Size: 3 7/8” x 7 7/8”. As each tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Peony tile - rectangle $85.00

"She was a rare thing. Fine as a bee's wing." - Richard Thompson "Beeswing". Nawal Motawi spent many hours getting these bees' wings and stripes to merge with the border just right. Tile size: 3-13/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging unframed. Each tile is lovingly hand made in the USA.

Bee tile $52.00

“Strawberry Thief,” is inspired by one of the most iconic works of the 19th century by champion of the Arts & Crafts Movement, William Morris, who based his design on the thrushes he saw stealing strawberries from the grounds of his Oxfordshire home. Natural coir with backing. Eco-friendly dyes. 18" x 30".

Strawberry thief doormat $43.00

One of Nawal Motawi's favorite flowers, the peony is a recurring source of inspiration at Motawi Tileworks. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

One of Nawal Motawi's favorite flowers, the peony is a recurring source of inspiration at Motawi Tileworks. Actual Tile Size: Approximately 3 7/8” x 3 7/8”. As each Motawi tile is crafted by hand, dimensions may vary slightly by up to 1/16". Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Peony bloom blue — 4 x 4 tile $55.00

Starry flowers tile coral & green — 4 x 8 tile $95.00

This graceful Koi Pond tile is a scaled adaptation of a larger mural originally designed for the Grand Rapids [Michigan] Art Prize competition. Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

This graceful Koi Pond tile is a scaled adaptation of a larger mural originally designed for the Grand Rapids [Michigan] Art Prize competition. Motawi tiles are striking art pieces and installation accents. Tiles are 5/8" thick and have a notch at the back for hanging.

Koi pond — 6 x 8 tile $174.00

Mug with William Morris 'pimpernel' floral pattern design in green and cream on a white background

Mug with William Morris 'pimpernel' floral pattern design in green and cream on a white background

William morris pimpernel mug $28.00

Stack of books titled 'Botanical Block Printing' on a white background

Stack of books titled 'Botanical Block Printing' on a white background

Botanical block printing $30.00