Pearlescent White Ceramic Basket Bowl | Iridescent

A cottage classic with a striking finish. 

At first glance, this looks like a sweet little white ceramic basket. Then the light hits it. The pearlescent glaze picks up soft flashes of pink, green, and blue, giving the woven texture and curved handle a subtle shimmer that makes the piece much more interesting than plain white ceramic.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s small enough to tuck almost anywhere, but distinctive enough not to disappear. Use it for something practical, leave it empty as a decorative accent, or move it from a bedside table to a vanity or bookshelf whenever you feel like changing things up.

Styling & Use

Use it as a catchall for jewelry, wrapped candies, hair accessories, or other little things that tend to wander. It also works well on a dresser, bedside table, bathroom vanity, bookshelf, or small console.

Because the basket is compact, it works especially well in those spots where you want a decorative touch without adding something large.

About This Piece

The basket has a glossy pearlescent luster overglaze that gives the creamy white ceramic soft flashes of pink, green, and blue. The underside is marked “olga," which suggests studio or hobby pottery. The molded basket form appears consistent with decorative ceramics from the 1970s–1980s, though the exact date has not been verified.

Condition

Very good pre-owned condition. Two very small chips with light scratching around them are present on the bottom of the basket. No other chips, cracks, or significant scratching were observed, and the glossy pearlescent finish presents beautifully overall. Please review the photographs for a closer look at the underside mark and condition.

Product Details

Product Type: Decorative ceramic basket bowl
Item Status: Pre-Owned
Maker / Brand: Unknown; underside marked “olga”
Era: Likely 1970s–1980s; exact era unverified
Material: Ceramic
Color: Creamy white
Finish: Glossy pearlescent / iridescent luster overglaze
Dimensions: Approx. 5 in. L × 6 in. W × 5 in. H
Weight: Approx. 12.2 oz.
Quantity: 1 basket bowl

Your basket will be carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely.