Dan Cooper

Dan Cooper has written and published two books on architecture, a serialized novella about old house restoration and over 1,000 national magazine articles on the subjects of antiques, historic interiors and architecture.

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Pewabic Honey Bee Tile
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Pewabic Pottery

Manufacturer of handmade tile: for flooring, fountains & fireplaces; custom designs & fabrication from historical molds; traditional Arts & Crafts-style glazes & extensive contemporary glaze palette; since 1903.

Articles From This Author

‘Critter Bat’ is a 6x6 deco cameo tile in a series from RTK Studios.
Collectibles & Accessories

Motifs of the Revival: Bats

Gustav Stickley dining table
Furniture & Interior Style

Arts & Crafts Collectibles

Linoleum and commercial vinyl are available in vibrant, period-friendly colors. Courtesy Linoleum City.
Floors, Walls and Ceilings

20th Century Flooring Options

The keystone tile had been sheared off, probably to make room for a fire screen. Epopxy reconstruction was guided by a historic Claycraft catalog. Photos show repair, and after finish painting.
Collectibles & Accessories

Tile Repair: Going Faux Broken Tiles

Phoenix, Arizona
Travel

Arts & Crafts in Arizona

Here’s a crisp interpretation of the era’s white kitchens in an Oregon Foursquare; the banquette was built from original wainscot. Photo by William Wright.
Kitchens & Baths

Kitchens Today