Vintage Pedestal Mugs with Geometric Floral Motif, Set of 2
Viridian Eclection
The Set
A pair of vintage pedestal mugs in warm ivory glazed ceramic, decorated with a stylized geometric floral motif in muted peach, green, blue and brown.
The handles are squared and angular, graphic rather than rounded, and the footed pedestal bases lift each mug into an almost goblet like silhouette that sets them apart from ordinary drinkware.
The botanical design carries enough movement and color to animate the surface without overwhelming the clean form.
History & Provenance
Neither mug carries a maker's mark that can be identified from inspection, so the attribution rests on the decoration and the form.
The design language is late mid century, of the 1970s into the 1980s: a stylized botanical pattern in muted earth tones set against an ivory ground, paired with squared handles and a raised foot. The dating follows from that idiom.
Some variation between the two mugs is to be expected in ceramics of this period and manufacture.
Product Details
| Form | Pedestal mugs, footed base with squared angular handle |
| Quantity | Set of two mugs |
| Era | Late mid century, c. 1970s to 1980s in design language |
| Maker | Not identified. No mark noted |
| Materials | Glazed ceramic |
| Color | Warm ivory and cream ground |
| Pattern | Stylized geometric floral and botanical motif in muted peach, green, blue and brown |
| Use | Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, shelf styling, vintage kitchen decoration |
| Condition | Vintage condition consistent with age and use. Please review the photographs closely for surface wear and manufacturing variation |
| Dimensions | To be confirmed |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
The balance of line and proportion is what carries these. The architectural handle against the soft decoration gives them a composed quality that makes a shelf look considered rather than filled.
They suit a layered kitchen, a breakfast nook, a coffee station, a breakfast tray, or an open shelf styled with restraint, and they hold their own in a vignette when they are not in use.
For a buyer who wants more than a basic mug, the appeal is that they are genuinely useful and still read as decorative objects.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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