• Swiss Mid - Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik - Serving Plate - The Vintage Tales
  • Swiss Mid - Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik - Serving Plate - The Vintage Tales
  • Swiss Mid - Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik - Serving Plate - The Vintage Tales
  • Swiss Mid - Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik - Serving Plate - The Vintage Tales
  • Swiss Mid - Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik - Serving Plate - The Vintage Tales
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Burkart Keramik

Swiss Mid-Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik

Swiss Mid-Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik

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This striking Burkart plate captures the playful side of Swiss mid-century ceramics. The slightly rounded square form is hand-decorated with a bold two-owl motif: warm tobacco and cocoa tones outlined in graphic black, set against a soft, brushed ground with teal accents in the eyes and leaves.

Made in Kreuzlingen and known for its Handarbeit ethos, Burkart blended folk charm with modern graphics to create pieces that style beautifully on a wall, dresser, or table. Hang it as art, use it as a catch-all on an entry console, or anchor a vignette with its strong silhouette.

  • Material: Glazed ceramic, hand-decorated (Handarbeit)
  • Maker: Burkart (Burkart kunst keramik), Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
  • Motif: Two stylised owls on a branch with teal leaves
  • Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Place of Origin: Switzerland
  • Mark: Burkart Handarbeit
  • Date of Manufacture: 1960s
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light, age-appropriate wear only

Dimension:
Width: 32 cm | 12.6 in
Depth: 32 cm | 12.6 in
Weight: 1.5 kg

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Origin & Maker

Founded in 1865 in Kreuzlingen (Thurgau), Burkart began as a stove-making and tile workshop under Stephan Burkart. From architectural ceramics the firm gradually expanded into decorative wares, keeping a strong “Handarbeit” ethos that prized hand-applied glazes and relief decoration.

By the mid-20th century, Burkart’s ceramic line blended Swiss folk imagery with modern practicality: village facades, floral window boxes, and geometric borders appeared on vases, bowls, and plaques. The workshop’s pieces were typically labelled “Burkart kunst keramik” and often inscribed “Handarbeit”, signalling small-batch craftsmanship rather than mass production.

During the post-war design upswing, Burkart embraced clean forms and durable glazes while retaining a warm, homespun character. The result is a uniquely Swiss balance: objects with everyday usefulness, decorated with motifs that echo regional architecture and alpine life. Today, Burkart ceramics are valued for their honest materials, tactile glazes, and unmistakable sense of place.

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