Cool ceramic finds at Pier 1

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Pier 1 has always been the spot to find Papasans -- those first-apartment rattan chairs that look like giant bowls on a drum shaped base -- not to mention wicker and Indian print textiles. Lately however, the chain retailer has become a reasonably reliable source for ceramics.

A recent visit unearthed a collection of
tiny earth-toned bottles and vases for under $5 each and these exuberant made-in-China accent pieces. The
female figurines, which imitate majolica ware, may be a bit too vivid for some tastes, but the crackle-glazed gourd-shaped bottle vase, $15 striped in Palm Springs blue and sunset orange, should delight any mid-century modernist on your hostess gift list.

These were found at the 5711 Hollywood Blvd. store, (323) 466-3443

--David Keeps