Matthew Adams Alaska Series Serving Bowl - Snow Cabin on Stilts

Matthew Adams was an American designer and ceramicist known for his rustic aesthetic and narrative-driven pottery. Emerging in the 1950s, Adams collaborated with Sascha Brastoff on the “Alaska Series,” a distinctive line of ceramics commissioned initially by a Juneau trading post catering to the postwar tourism boom. Adams’s contributions to the series—featuring hand-painted depictions of Alaskan wildlife, Inuit culture, and remote frontier life—reflected his skillful blend of folkloric storytelling and modern form.

Crafted in glazed stoneware with a vibrant yellow-to-ivory ombré finish, this 11″ round bowl showcases a finely hand-painted snow cabin on stilts motif framed by stylized spruce trees and subtle sunset sky detailing. Its gently sloped walls and smooth surface blend functional serving design with mid-century modern elegance.

Details:

• Material glazed stoneware in yellow-to-ivory ombré
  
• Part of the Alaska Series produced circa 1950s
  
• Measures approximately 11″ diameter by 3.5″ deep
  
• Excellent vintage condition, minor glaze crazing consistent with age
  
• Signed Matthew Adams
  
• Numbered 99a