Coffee pot c. 1924 - 1926

This Coffee Pot, made by the Waechtersbach Earthenware Factory in Germany, gives me such a feeling of domesticity. It's the kind of thing you can imagine seeing in a cozy kitchen, all these little blue squares marching around the edges of the creamy white porcelain. Look at those tiny, repeated blue marks. They are so uniform and predictable, yet together, they create a delightful pattern. It's not the kind of art that screams for attention, but one that quietly invites you to appreciate the beauty in everyday objects. The texture is smooth and cool, a testament to the craftsmanship involved. It reminds me a bit of the work of Anni Albers, who also played with geometric patterns. However, there is something specifically German in the way this piece is carefully produced. Unlike some art that embraces chaos, this coffee pot celebrates order and precision. Ultimately, though, it’s a gentle nudge to find joy in the simple, unpretentious things that fill our lives.