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What does mid century modern mean?
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Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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Midcentury Pottery Sake Cup
Located in Clermont, FL
Beautifully aged midcentury pottery sake cup.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Gouda Holland Mid-Century Pottery Vase 1950s Multicolor
By Gouda Vase
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gouda Holland mid-century pottery vase 1950s multicolor.
Category
Vintage 1950s Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$546 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Pottery Kari Odka Danish Candlestick
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid century pottery Kari Odka Danish candlestick. Marked on sticker: "ODKA".
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish More Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Midcentury Pottery Bear, Attributed to Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large midcentury pottery bear, Attributed to Tony Evans, Well modeled strutting bear. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Mid Century Pottery Lamps with Speckled Brown Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant Mid Century Pottery Lamps with a Speckled Brown Glaze, American, circa 1950s. They
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Volcanic Glazed Mid Century Pottery Vase by Steuler Keramik, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Tilburg, NL
Volcanic Glazed mid century pottery vase by Steuler Keramik. Germany, mid 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
