This vintage Shawnee Pottery deer planter is the kind of cheerful mid-century piece that makes a shelf feel instantly more playful.
Featuring a bright yellow fawn standing beside a maroon tree-stump planter base, it has that classic 1940s–1950s kitsch charm collectors still love.
Details
• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Item type: ceramic figural planter
• Materials: glazed ceramic
• Color: bright yellow fawn with a maroon to deep raspberry stump base
• Measurements: 7.25 inches tall; base approximately 5 × 7 inches
• Texture / finish: glossy glazed finish with molded figural detail
• Maker / mark: impressed “USA 624” on base; Shawnee attribution per user-provided identification
• Style / subject notes: kitschy mid-century modern deer planter with woodland nursery appeal
Suggested use: shelf display, small planter, succulent holder, nursery decor, woodland collection, gift for pottery collectors
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Figural form presents well, with strong color contrast between the yellow fawn and maroon base
• Interior planter cavity appears clean and usable from the photos
Issues / Wear
• Fine age-related crazing and hairline-looking glaze lines are visible around the head/ear area in close-up photos
• Light surface wear, minor glaze irregularities, and base-edge wear are visible from age and handling
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
• Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.
• Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.
• Good — noticeable wear.
• Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector's Notes
This is the kind of planter that appeals to buyers who love cheerful American pottery with a little personality. It fits beautifully into a cottage shelf, a nursery-inspired vignette, or a collection of mid-century animal ceramics where color and character matter more than formality.An easy little piece to picture brightening a bookshelf, windowsill, or tucked-in corner of a vintage-loving home.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
