The Kamm Teapot Collection is a comprehensive look at the teapot through the lens of art. The collection encompasses historical decorative arts, industrial design icons, unique works of contemporary art, novelty teapots, and teapot-related artifacts. The collection is international in scope, includes all media, dates from the 17th to 21rst centuries, and numbers over 17,000 objects.
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Featured Teapots
Artists Jan Huling, Therese May, and Thom Atkins create fantastic fiber and bead works. Jan Huling captures a hummingbird in flight in her jewel-like teapot made of glass seed beads and rhinestones. Theresa May depicts a lively scene of friends taking tea in her embellished fabric wall hanging. Thom Atkins brings an imaginary creature to life in his quilted sculpture of a dragon with amber horns and coral claws. All these artworks have a multilayered impact from the use of hand-dyed and patterned fabrics, quilting, decorative stitching, and amazing beadwork. See more in our Fiber Works gallery.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Learn about the teapots in these writings that explore the collection. Discover the many artistic themes and ideas behind the works. Read about the makers, and see special teapots.READ MORE
“No Stamp Act” Teapot
Early in 2009 a man brought a box of items from his mother’s house to an auctioneer in England for assessment. As the box was
Otto Lindig Coffee and Tea Service
Otto Lindig (1895-1966) was a master potter, designer, and teacher. However, he is probably best remembered for his tenure at the Bauhaus ceramics workshop in
Theodor Bogler Combination Teapot
Theodor Bogler (1897-1968) led a multifaceted life, filled with different pursuits. Among his many endeavors, he was a soldier, a Bauhaus student, an accomplished potter,
Martin Brothers Grotesque Figural Teapot
The Martin brothers are considered “the most inventive and idiosyncratic potters” of their day as well as “the first dedicated studio potters in post-industrial England.”[i]
Sonny and Gloria Kamm
Los Angeles residents Sonny and Gloria Kamm have collected teapots for over 35 years. Their interest in teapots began as an adjunct to their collection of contemporary art and led to a passion that has resulted in the world’s largest and most comprehensive teapot collection. The Kamm Teapot Foundation was established to preserve and maintain the teapot collection.READ MORE
