Bauer Pottery: Now open monthly

Every year, collectors of Bauer Pottery eagerly await the Atwater Village studios December sale of factory seconds. Beginning March 7, fans wont have to wait until the holidays, as the newly remodeled showroom will open to the public the first weekend of every month. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

March 6, 2009 6:48 PM PT

The classic L.A. ceramics studio expands its annual seconds sale to be a regular event.

A variety of seconds will be for sale, include bowls, plates, candlesticks, pitchers and other brightly colored designs with minor defects, such as uneven glazing. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

These vases show Bauer’s signature look: a simple ringed design in bright colors. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

All that’s missing is the cake. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Purists interested only in first-quality pieces can place orders too. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7 and March 8 (first weekend of every month) at 3051 Rosslyn St., Los Angeles; (888) 213-0800; www.bauerpottery.com. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)