Eva Zeisel Red Wing Town & Country Shmoo Salt & Pepper Shakers Pair

Offered is a highly collectible pair of Town & Country salt and pepper shakers designed by renowned industrial designer Eva Zeisel for Red Wing Pottery. Often affectionately nicknamed the "Shmoo" shakers by collectors because of their whimsical organic forms, these sculptural pieces are among the most recognizable designs from Zeisel's celebrated postwar Town & Country collection.

Introduced in the late 1940s, the Town & Country line helped redefine American tableware with its soft biomorphic shapes and modern aesthetic. Zeisel believed everyday objects should be both functional and beautiful, and these charming shakers perfectly embody that philosophy. Their minimalist forms remain remarkably contemporary more than seventy years after they were created.

Whether displayed with other Red Wing Pottery, Mid-Century Modern ceramics, or used as functional tableware, these iconic shakers are an exceptional example of one of America's most influential ceramic designers.

Why Collectors Love Eva Zeisel

Eva Zeisel (1906–2011) was one of the most influential ceramic designers of the twentieth century. Her work is represented in the collections of major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, and her Town & Country designs for Red Wing Pottery remain among the most sought-after examples of American Mid-Century Modern ceramics. The affectionate nickname "Shmoo" reflects collectors' appreciation for the playful, organic forms that make these shakers both functional objects and enduring works of design.

This combination of outstanding design pedigree, timeless sculptural form, and collectible Red Wing provenance makes this pair especially desirable for both Mid-Century Modern collectors and Eva Zeisel enthusiasts.

Features

• Authentic Eva Zeisel design
• Produced by Red Wing Pottery
• Town & Country collection
• White glazed ceramic
• Sculptural organic "Shmoo" form
• Original cork stoppers
• Sold as a matching pair
• Made in the USA
• Circa late 1940s–1950s
• Color: Gray

Condition

Very good vintage condition. Both shakers are free of chips, cracks, and repairs. One shaker has a small area of missing glaze at the tip of the nose. The area has smooth, finished edges and appears to be an original manufacturing glaze skip rather than later damage. Light wear from age and use is present, consistent with vintage Red Wing Pottery. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

Dimensions

• Larger shaker: 4.25"
• Smaller shaker: 3" 

Item Specifics

• Designer: Eva Zeisel
• Maker: Red Wing Pottery
• Collection: Town & Country
• Type: Salt & Pepper Shakers
• Material: Glazed Ceramic
• Color: White to Pale Gray
• Style: Mid-Century Modern
• Era: 1940s–1950s
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Set Includes: Salt & Pepper Shakers (2)
• Features: Original Cork Stoppers