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

flying birds

accented by a red tie

while a speckled grey rim grounds the palette

harmonising with any traditional or modern table setting

Opaline glass captured the romantic light of the late 19th century

Swiss Mid-Century Plate – “Two Owls on a Branch” – Burkart Keramik Stoneware flying birdsThis 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,