Modern Ceramics
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Set of 2 Small Jade Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small jade vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5" (in).
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small Amber Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small amber vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5"
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Copalera Decorative Piece by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Copalera Decorative Piece by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H10 x D10cm
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay.
It is a decorative piece that mixes black clay from Oaxaca and stone...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stone
Mini Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Pool Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small Obvara Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Obvara vase by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5" (in)
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Sleeping Beauty Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large sleeping beauty vase by Doa Ceramics.
Dimensions: 12".
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small Aqua Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Aqua small vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5"
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Red Orange Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large red orange vase by Doa Ceramics.
Dimensions: 12" (in).
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small Sleeping Beauty Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Small Sleeping Beauty vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: D 8.9 x H 8.9 cm
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes D15.2 x H...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Grey Earthenwear, Leaf Sculpture // 166
Located in København V, 84
Handbuilt Stonewear Sculpture in grey earthenwear clay. The edgaes are colored with black porcelain paint.
It is sculpted by hand, slowly adding coils and clay to create the fina...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Set of 2 Small Red Orange Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small red orange vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5" (in).
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in size 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mini Aniela / Cherry / Circus Incense Holder by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Aniela MINI is the answer to the need for a small item - a coaster that can be used to hold jewelry, sweets or burn incense sticks.
Pink platter
Red bal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Large Aqua Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large aqua vase by Doa Ceramics.
Dimensions: 12".
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Obvara Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Obvara vase by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 8" (in)
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in size 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small Salmon Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Small Salmon Vases By Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5"
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: handcrafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small Red Orange Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small red orange vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5" (in).
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in size 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox
American Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox shows his love of Korean Pottery and Buncheong Ware with this Flower Stamped...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Set of 2 Small Orange Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small orange vases By Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5" in
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Child Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Child sculpture 01 by Elnaz Rafati
Dimensions: H 20.3 x W 11.5 x D 12.7 cm
Materials: clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural e...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Large Orange Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Orange vase by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 12" in
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small White Stamped Vases By Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small white stamped vases By Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5" in
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Over-glazed.
Also available in sizes 6" in.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large White Stamped Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white stamped vase by Doa Ceramics.
Dimensions: 12".
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Over-glazed.
Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pink Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large pink vase by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 12" (in)
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 10" an...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Andromeda Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Andromeda vase by Doa Ceramics.
Dimensions: 12".
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gota Decorative Piece by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Gota decorative piece by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x D30cm.
Materials: Volcanic stone, black clay.
It is a decorative piece that mixes black clay from Oaxaca and stone fr...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stone
Set of 2 Small Androgena Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small Androgena vases by Doa Ceramics
by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions: 3.5"
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Small Green Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 green vases by Doa Ceramics.
Dimensions: 3.5".
Materials: ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Also available in sizes 6".
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Obvara Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 obvara vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions:
small 3.5" (in).
large 8" (in)
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox.
Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, American contemporary ceramic artist Jason Fox pays respect to the rich history of Moon Jars with this pi...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Set of 3 Blue Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 blue vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions:
Small 3.5" (in)
Medium 8" (in)
Large: 12" (in)
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Reflection Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Reflection by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 10)
Dimensions: W 18 x D 23 x H 50 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Bloom Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 6)
Dimensions: D 14 x W 24.2 x H 40.7 cm.
Materials: Clay.
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Pet Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Pet by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 12).
Dimensions: D 36.9, W 12.7, H 63.5 cm.
Materials: Clay.
"Pet is secretly my favorite piece.
Unlike the other sculptures whose curves transi...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Fornasetti “Commedia” Ceramic Paperweight and Cup Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I have thus dressed ceramics, furniture, and things in signs, and in that way I have placed a message in every work — a small story that is sometimes ironic, obviously wordless, but...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White Whale Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
White whale by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 02)
Dimensions: H 35 x W 10 x D 25 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Lusterware Bowl with Metallic Glaze by Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic lusterware bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1980s, is of an upright deep form typical of a rice bowl, supported b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Grandmother Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Grandmother sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 03)
Dimensions: H 41 x W 23 x D 25 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my arc...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Nantucket Home Royal Blue Hand Painted Vase Urn
By Nantucket Home
Located in Germantown, MD
Royal blue hand painted vase urn.
Fine porcelain by Nantucket Home. Suitable for flowers or ice bucket. Two handy handles. Measures 7.5" in diameter and 6.5" tall. Excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Paint, Porcelain
Triumph Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Triumph sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 07)
Dimensions: W 19 x D 23 x H 43 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectur...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Lady Godiva Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Lady Godiva Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 09)
Dimensions: W 15 x D 25 x H 45 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my arc...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Thrown Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Thrown by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 16)
Dimensions: W 15 x D 25 x H 52 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural engi...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Childhood Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Childhood by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 08)
Dimensions: W 10 x D 29 x H 29 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural e...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Silver Lining Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver lining sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 05)
Dimensions: W 14 x D 33 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: Clay
I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
English Butter Dish by Denby Pottery
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modern earthenware English butter dish made by Denby, a traditional English pottery company in the village of Denby, Derbyshire. A traditional re...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Mini Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Bronze Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Decorative Plate Centerpiece Wall Dish Fireclay Warm White Materic Finish, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Decorative plate in fireclay, entirely handmade in Italy. The incredibly material finish has been left natural to highlight the beauty and uniqueness of this clay. The whiteness of i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Porcelain Sculpture by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Porcelain sculpture by Monika Patuszynska.
01A.
Dimensions: W 19 x D 13 x H 11 cm.
Materials: porcelain.
Monika Patuszynska bio
Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland.
1993- 1994 Den D...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Jason Fox Matte Black Ceramic Vase / Flower Bottle
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Ceramic Vase / Flower Bottle by Jason Fox
Part of his Flower Bottle Series, American contemporary ceramic artist Jason Fox borrows inspir...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Studio Pottery Conical Bowl, Indistinctly Signed, Canada, circa 2006
Located in Chatham, ON
Superb Studio Pottery conical bowl - wheel thrown featuring a hand painted swirl pattern to the inside of the bowl in tan and turquoise - sand infused glo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Dining Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Tea pot n°1– Diameter 16 x height 18cm
Tea cup n°2– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.8 cm
Coffee cup n°3– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.4 cm
Milk jug n°4– Diameter 6.7 x height 8.6cm
Sugar ...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Vase by Amaaro, 2022
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary ceramic vase designed and produced by Amaaro, made by hand and enameled with oxides and crystallines, the work becomes a precious and sculptural object, engraved...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Bowl Basket Handmade Ceramic Gold Pink Flowers
Located in Faenza, IT
CARLA CORONA elegant cup or centerpiece in ceramic, forged on the lathe and hand painted. The inside of the crown is entirely painted in pure gold, while the outside is presented in ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Bowl Basket Handmade Ceramic White Platinum
Located in Faenza, IT
LAURA CROWN Centerpiece bowl in ceramic, made on the wheel and hand painted. The inside of the crown is entirely hand-painted in platinum, while the outside is in white majolica embe...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Matera Blue and Gold Vase Original Ceramic
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Recovered from the roof of an ancient masseria ( farmhouse ) outside Matera - Basilicata, these series of pieces have been treated to recover their insulation properties first, and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase Royal Doulton Chang Ware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic vase in slender spindle form from the Chang Ware series by Royal Doulton (England, founded 1815) circa 1920-30s. The vase was decorated with thick and dripping glaze in rich mottled polychrome colors. The glaze shows overall irregular crackles, a signature characteristic of Chang Ware. The base is hand-marked "NOKE", Royal Doulton in rectangle and initial HN (for Harry Nixon).
Developed by Charles J. Noke (1858-1941), Doulton's Art Director, as part of his experimentation into Chinese flambé glazes during the 1920s. Fired at very high temperatures, they were introduced commercially by Doulton in 1925 in response to popular demand for eastern style ceramics. They were applied primarily by Harry Nixon (1886-1955). The name Chang Ware was used by Doulton in reference to the possibly mythical Song potter, Chang the Elder, although it bears little relationship to Song ceramics.
Category
1920s English Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Bowl Basket Handmade Ceramic Gold Platinum Gems
Located in Faenza, IT
LAURA CROWN Centerpiece bowl in ceramic, made on the wheel and hand painted. The inside of the crown is entirely hand painted in pure gold, while the outside is painted in a shade of...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Elisabeth Garouste "Vive la vie" Clock in Ceramic Signed Unique piece 2000
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Rare Elisabeth Garouste "Vive la vie" ceramic clock signed 2000. Unique piece
Certificate of authenticity on request
Very good condition, no thread, no scratch
signed E.G under the b...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Ceramica Gatti 1928 Crown Bowl Basket Handmade Ceramic Gold Pink Flowers
Located in Faenza, IT
CARLA CORONA elegant cup or centerpiece in ceramic, forged on the lathe and hand painted. The inside of the crown is entirely painted in pure gold, while the outside is presented in ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Monika Patuszynska, Mosche Bianche, Richard A. Hirsch, and LAAB Milano. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $50,348 while the average work can sell for $614.
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