Vintage Red Wing Pottery Magnolia #975 — Matching Pair of Early-Design Vases
1940s American Art Pottery | Belle Kogan Design | Ivory Antiqued Brown | Excellent Vintage Condition | 365nm UV Reactive
An attractive matching pair of vintage Red Wing Pottery Magnolia vases, featuring the elegant floral relief design created for Red Wing’s celebrated Magnolia collection by influential American industrial designer Belle Kogan.
Introduced in 1940, the Magnolia collection is recognized for its sculptural floral designs, graceful silhouettes, and distinctive antiqued glazes.
These two vases feature the earlier #975 plain-back design, distinguished from later production versions by the absence of additional floral decoration on the reverse.
Both pieces share the same form, finish, and decorative treatment, making them a complementary pair for display or collection.
Design & Craftsmanship
Each vase features:
* Sculptural raised magnolia blossoms, leaves, and branching details
* Elegant ivory glaze with contrasting brown antiqued accents
* Gracefully flared, gently scalloped mouth
* Rounded bulbous body with a classic pedestal-style foot
* Early-production plain-back design
* Molded pottery construction
* American art pottery craftsmanship
The combination of soft ivory, warm brown detailing, and dimensional floral decoration creates a timeless decorative appearance suitable for vintage, traditional, cottage, and collected interiors.
Special Feature — 365nm UV Fluorescence
Both vases exhibit striking bright green fluorescence under filtered 365nm ultraviolet light.
The fluorescence appears primarily within the recessed floral outlines, branch details, and decorative accents, creating a distinctive contrast against the ivory glaze.
The reaction is clearly visible to the naked eye and is documented in the accompanying UV photographs.
Please note: The specific fluorescent material has not been scientifically identified. No claim is being made that these pieces contain uranium or radioactive glaze.
Condition — Excellent Vintage
Both vases are in excellent, damage-free vintage condition.
* No chips
* No cracks
* No flea bites
* No crazing or structural damage reported
* No repairs or restoration
* No other known defects or damage
Both pieces retain their original decorative finish and present beautifully as a coordinated pair.
Please review all photographs for the most accurate representation of the actual items and their condition.
Measurements & Details
* Manufacturer: Red Wing Potteries
* Collection: Magnolia
* Designer: Belle Kogan
* Shape Number: 975
* Period: Circa 1940s
* Version: Early plain-back form
* Height: Approximately 6¼ inches each
* Color: Ivory with brown antiqued floral accents
* Material: Glazed art pottery
* Origin: Red Wing, Minnesota, USA
* Quantity: Two matching vases
* UV Response: Bright green fluorescence under 365nm UV
The undersides and factory markings are documented in the photographs.
Collectibility & Historical Significance
Belle Kogan was a pioneering American industrial designer whose work helped define Red Wing’s decorative pottery during the mid-20th century.
The Magnolia collection, introduced in 1940, became one of her recognizable Red Wing designs.
Collector research has documented distinct early and later versions of shape #975. These examples feature the original plain-back form, an identifying characteristic of the earlier design.
This pair offers the appeal of vintage American pottery, documented design history, dimensional floral decoration, and unusual ultraviolet fluorescence.
Suitable for Red Wing Pottery collectors, Belle Kogan enthusiasts, vintage art pottery collections, or elegant home décor.
Shipping
You will receive both exact vases shown in the photographs.
Each vase will be individually wrapped, cushioned, and securely packaged to protect the delicate pottery during shipment.
Careful packaging will be used to help ensure safe delivery.
Sold together as a matching pair of two vintage Red Wing Magnolia #975 vases.
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