How do I identify studio pottery?

To identify studio pottery, look on the bottom of the piece for a maker's mark. Then, use an authoritative online resource to determine which artisan uses the mark. A licensed art appraiser can assist you if you have difficulty identifying the pottery on your own. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of expertly vetted studio pottery.

How do you identify studio pottery marks?

To identify studio pottery marks, you can first try photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. In some cases, this approach will lead to a quick identification. When it doesn't, you can enter a description of the marking into a search engine or look for images of the marks in trustworthy reference guides. If you need further assistance, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of pottery.

Were there watches in the 1960s?

Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a caftan from the 1960s?

A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.

What was worn in the 1960s?

Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.

What dresses did they wear in the 1960s?

The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.

What did men wear in the 1960s?

What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?

To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?

Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.

Who was the most famous fashion designer in the 1960s?

Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.

What was the dress style in the 1960s called?

What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

1960s Studio Pottery

1960s Germany Glass

Ceramic Carafe

Denmark Pottery

White Ceramic Pottery Mid Century

Mid Century Modern Pottery Vases

1960s Lamps French

Mid Century Hand Thrown Pottery

Pottery Jugs

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris

$1,634

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris Dimensions given without shade / NO SHADE INCLUDED Re-wired

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris

$2,205

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris Signed Dimensions given without shade / NO SHADE INCLUDED 2 socket, outside and inside Re-wired

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier

$4,068

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier Rare in burgundy with owl Double light out and inside Dimensions given with shade / No shade included

Category

Late 20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris

$1,199

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Small Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Vallauris Dimensions given without shade / No shade included Re-wired

Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Large 1960s Studio Pottery Lamps by Bernard Rooke Stamped on the Base

$1,978

Large 1960s Studio Pottery Lamps by Bernard Rooke Stamped on the Base

By Bernard Rooke

Located in London, GB

A large 1960s studio pottery lamps by Bernard Rooke stamped on the base.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

1960's Blue horse ceramic sculpture by Aldo Londi

$822

1960's Blue horse ceramic sculpture by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Studio pottery ceramic horse by Aldo Londi Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier

$1,851

1970's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier

By Georges Pelletier

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by Georges Pelletier Rare in burgundy with gold Dimensions given with shade / No shade included

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Studio pottery lamp by ANDRÉ L'HELGUEN

$1,778

1970's Studio pottery lamp by ANDRÉ L'HELGUEN

By André L'helguen

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1960's Studio pottery ceramic lamp by ANDRÉ L'HELGUEN Quimper Kerluc West of France Hand made Dimensions given without shade No shade included

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vtg 1960's Janet Rothwoman California Studio Art Pottery Slab Plate Plaque

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Vtg 1960's Janet Rothwoman California Studio Art Pottery Slab Plate Plaque

By Peter Voulkos

Located in San Diego, CA

Very hard to find Janet Rothwoman California studio art pottery plate/plaque dating from the 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1960s Glazed Ceramic Studio Pottery Jug Style Doyle Lane

$236Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Glazed Ceramic Studio Pottery Jug Style Doyle Lane

By Doyle Lane

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Mid-Century Modern muted yellow and brown glazed pottery jug pitcher after designs of Doyle Lane USA 1960s In crackling topography wonderful textured appearance. Artist signed, uncl...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, 1960s

By Bücking-Börnsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, Cuxhaven, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Teapot from Kirsten Pottery, Ørum, Denmark, 1960s

$938

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Teapot from Kirsten Pottery, Ørum, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Teapot from Kirsten Pottery, Ørum, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

$431

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Tom McMillin Ceramic Rock Vases California Studio Pottery 1960s

$650 / set

Tom McMillin Ceramic Rock Vases California Studio Pottery 1960s

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare set of three vintage studio pottery "rock" vases by renowned California ceramicist Tom McMillin.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Jug with Mugs by Melitta Teubner, 1960s

$571 / set

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Jug with Mugs by Melitta Teubner, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Jug with Mugs by Melitta Teubner, 1960s, Set of 4

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Sculpture from Till Sudeck, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Sculpture from Till Sudeck, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Sculpture from Till Sudeck, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Pottery Rock Vase in Stoneware by Tom McMillin 1960s

$800

Studio Pottery Rock Vase in Stoneware by Tom McMillin 1960s

By Tom Mcmillin

Located in Troy, MI

Studio Pottery Vase in Stoneware Rock by Tom McMillin Sculptural rock vase by Tom McMillin circa 1960s Round form with exploding multi spout openings Additional Information: Mater...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Studio Pottery Jug by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s

$488

Danish Studio Pottery Jug by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s

By Tue Poulsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Jug by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe from Till Sudeck, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe from Till Sudeck, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe from Till Sudeck, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Mug by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$492

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Mug by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Mug by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase from Till Sudeck, 1960s

$685

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase from Till Sudeck, 1960s

By Till Sudeck

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase from Till Sudeck, 1960s

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 German Studio Pottery Bowl, Jug & Small Mug by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

$431 / set

Set of 3 German Studio Pottery Bowl, Jug & Small Mug by Monika Maetzel, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Bowl with Jug and Small Mug by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Marco Stentoj Denmark Studio 1960s Teapot

$475

Marco Stentoj Denmark Studio 1960s Teapot

Located in Farmingdale, NJ

Studio ceramicist Marco Stentoj teapot in perfect condition. Masterfully formed and fired.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany

$399

1960s Studio Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany

By Wilhelm Kuch

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Ceramic vase in a dark matt glaze with an incised creamy white pattern. The jug was made in the 1960s in the German pottery workshop of Wilhelm & Elly Kuch. The pottery's logo is emb...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Large Studio Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s

$891

Large Studio Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Large, rare art pottery / studio ceramic sculpture in the shape of an owl by Helmut Schaeffenacker from the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Studio Ceramic Vase Jug by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany

$399

1960s Studio Ceramic Vase Jug by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany

By Wilhelm Kuch

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Ceramic jug in a dark matt glaze with an incised creamy white pattern. The jug was made in the 1960s in the German pottery workshop of Wilhelm & Elly Kuch. The pottery's logo is embo...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Studio Stoneware Totem Bottle Geometric Pattern Scandinavian Craft Rustic

$1,184Sale Price|36% Off

1960s Studio Stoneware Totem Bottle Geometric Pattern Scandinavian Craft Rustic

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Appears to be a highly textured turned salt fired stoneware centerpiece vase/bottle, with nice stenciled or painted slip geometric triangle pattern completely around the body. No mak...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

1960's Signed Studio Made Pottery Table Lamp

$1,800

1960's Signed Studio Made Pottery Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

1960's mid-century modern "signed" studio made pottery table lamp, newly rewired and ready to use, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1960's Studio Made Signed Pottery Decorative Bowl

$1,200

1960's Studio Made Signed Pottery Decorative Bowl

Located in New York, NY

1960's Mid-Century Modern studio made signed decorative pottery bowl with handles, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

$285

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

$285

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

$431

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder from Knabstrup, 1960s

$443

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder from Knabstrup, 1960s

By Knabstrup

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder from Knabstrup, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

$571

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

$342

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

$615

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s

By Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candle Holder from Henri Keramik, 1960s

$571

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candle Holder from Henri Keramik, 1960s

By Haico Nitzsche, Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candeholder by Else Und Henry Nielsen for Henri Keramik, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

1960's Frank Matranga California Design Modernist Studio Pottery Ram Sculpture

$680Sale Price|20% Off

1960's Frank Matranga California Design Modernist Studio Pottery Ram Sculpture

By Frank Matranga

Located in San Diego, CA

Great California Design studio pottery ram figurine sculpture by Frank Matranga and dates from the 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1960s Artisan Studio Pottery

$950

1960s Artisan Studio Pottery

Located in Miami, FL

1960s Handcrafted clay studio pottery. Beautiful artisan piece that adds a nice touch of character to your credenza, bookshelf or pedestal.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's

$195

Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's

By Peter Voulkos, Ewen Henderson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall Vintage Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase signed Fran Mitchell, c. 1960's "great size, color, texture and glaze"

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Vases, Dutch Mobach, 1960's

$682 / set

Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Vases, Dutch Mobach, 1960's

By Mobach

Located in London, GB

Three-cylinder Studio Pottery vases in white tones are very sculptural with a natural rough character created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist in the 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s French Studio Pottery Vessel

$2,495

1960s French Studio Pottery Vessel

Located in Ventura, CA

1960s French Studio Pottery Vessel This captivating French studio pottery vessel from the 1960s embodies the essence of mid-century ceramic artistry.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s

$995

Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s

Located in Ventura, CA

Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s Immerse yourself in the tactile beauty of this Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel, a captivating piece from the 1960s that embodies the essence of mid-ce...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

1960s Handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke, England

$676Sale Price|23% Off

1960s Handcrafted Ceramic Table Lamp by Bernard Rooke, England

By Bernard Rooke

Located in Glasgow, GB

An uncommon and quietly expressive example of Bernard Rooke’s studio pottery, this handcrafted ceramic table lamp dates to the 1960s and reflects a more organic, almost lyrical direc...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery 3318 Bowl Einar Johansen Søholm, 1960s

$228

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery 3318 Bowl Einar Johansen Søholm, 1960s

By Einar Johansen, Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Model 3318 Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Peter Pots Studio Art Pottery Ceramic Abstract Dish Bowl Rhode Island

$220Sale Price|20% Off

1960's Peter Pots Studio Art Pottery Ceramic Abstract Dish Bowl Rhode Island

By Gertrud and Otto Natzler

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Peter Pots of Rhode Island studio art pottery ceramic triangle bowl dating from the 1960's.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder, 1960s

$228

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

1960's German Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Custom Shade

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

1960's German Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Custom Shade

Located in Wainscott, NY

This is representative of German studio pottery from the 1960's. The lampshade is a simple cylindrical, off-white linen, which compliments the more detailed base.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

Decorative Studio Pottery Vide Poche 1960s

$295

Decorative Studio Pottery Vide Poche 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Decorative Studio Pottery Vide Poche 1960s. Very decorative and quintessentially mid-century studio pottery bowl or vide-poche.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Pottery

1960s Candlestick Holder Style Martz Studios Art Pottery

$36Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Candlestick Holder Style Martz Studios Art Pottery

By Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1960s Pottery Candle Stick Holder Style of Martz Studios Art Pottery In the Style of Martz Studios Art Pottery Unmarked 5.75 h x 2.5 diameter Preowned vintage with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

$342

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1960s Italian Studio Pottery Poodle Sculpture, Hollywood Regency Style

$1,295

1960s Italian Studio Pottery Poodle Sculpture, Hollywood Regency Style

Located in Southampton, NJ

An elegant Mid 20th Century studio pottery poodle fully hand crafted with sculpted, painted and glazed detailing.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

$411

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Painterly Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

$225

Painterly Glazed Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Painterly Glazed studio pottery vase. Mid-20th century. This is a beautiful little vase which is painterly decorated. A joy to look at and a fun piece on your desk, cabinet or tab...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

1960s Artisan Studio Pottery Clay Vase

$750

1960s Artisan Studio Pottery Clay Vase

Located in Miami, FL

1960s Handcrafted clay studio pottery. Beautiful artisan piece that adds a nice touch of character to your credenza, bookshelf or pedestal.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Marianne Hammett Decorative Tile, American Studio Pottery 1960s

$450

Marianne Hammett Decorative Tile, American Studio Pottery 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Afterwards she studied ceramics for several years at the Art Institute of Chicago prior to her independent work as ceramicist and teacher; Marianne taught at the University of Chicag...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Freeform Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

$295

Freeform Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Freeform studio pottery vase 1960s. This is a very distinct midcentury Studio Pottery vase with a slender freeform aesthetic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl from Lehmann Pottery, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl from Lehmann Pottery, 1960s

By Lehmann

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Lehmann Pottery, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Brutalist Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bird Vase, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bird Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bird Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

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1960s Studio Pottery

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H 5 in Dm 3.75 in

1960s Studio Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite 1960s ring glazed studio pottery.

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Vintage 1960s Pottery

Margrethe Dybdahl Denmark Ceramic Platter with Handles, Sugar Bowl & Creamer

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H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 6.5 in

Margrethe Dybdahl Denmark Ceramic Platter with Handles, Sugar Bowl & Creamer

By Margrethe Dybdahl

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

This delightful, rare three-piece ceramic set by Margrethe Dybdahl, Denmark, circa 1960s. These studio pottery pieces are all hand made and hand painted with a delicate feather decor...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Studio Vase by Pottery Hartwig Heyne Also Known as Hoy Pottery, 1960s

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H 10.63 in Dm 4.73 in

Handmade Studio Vase by Pottery Hartwig Heyne Also Known as Hoy Pottery, 1960s

Located in Halstead, GB

Hoy Hartwig vase and pitcher Handmade studio vase by Pottery Hartwig Heyne also known as Hoy Pottery.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

British Pop-Art 1960s Studio Vase Cream with Abstract Band Made in Sussex, 1965

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H 11.03 in Dm 5.91 in

British Pop-Art 1960s Studio Vase Cream with Abstract Band Made in Sussex, 1965

By Rye Pottery

Located in Halstead, GB

British pop-art 1960s studio vase cream with abstract band made in Sussex, 1965 Sussex is a County in the South of England renowned for its pottery even today.

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Vintage 1960s English Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely 1960s Studio Pottery Vase by Bernard Rooke

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H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

Lovely 1960s Studio Pottery Vase by Bernard Rooke

By Bernard Rooke Studio, Bernard Rooke

Located in London, GB

A lovely 1960s studio pottery vase by Bernard Rooke with circular design detail, stamped on the base "Rooke" rewired with antique cord flex, switch and PAT tested.

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Eric Norstad Signed 1960's Studio Pottery Stoneware Lamps

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H 14 in Dm 9 in

Pair of Eric Norstad Signed 1960's Studio Pottery Stoneware Lamps

Located in San Francisco, CA

In 1962, he left his job as an architect, and opened Norstad Pottery. He credits much of his success to good timing - the 1960’s American craft movement was beginning to thrive.

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Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Very large 1960s Studio Pottery Sculpture Vase

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H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Very large 1960s Studio Pottery Sculpture Vase

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A wonderful Studio Pottery sculptural vase of good proportions dating from the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century English Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Monolithic 1960s Studio Pottery Table Lamp Signed Inge

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H 15.75 in W 10 in D 4 in

Monolithic 1960s Studio Pottery Table Lamp Signed Inge

By Robert Maxwell, Robert Maxwell and David Cressey

Located in New Windsor, NY

Signed Inge. The pottery base has great presence and weight. Matte brown glazes with incised cuts and cross hatching. Walnut base and cap, circa 1960-1970. Very good condition with o...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

1960s Edith Heath Studio Pottery Covered Ceramic Dish MoMA

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H 3.5 in Dm 5.13 in

1960s Edith Heath Studio Pottery Covered Ceramic Dish MoMA

By Edith Heath

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Small covered casserole single serving dish MoMA.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Monumental Studio Pottery Lidded Jar W.S Disho, 1960s

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H 15.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Monumental Studio Pottery Lidded Jar W.S Disho, 1960s

Located in Buffalo, NY

Beautifilly exicuted large studio pottey jar with lid. Strong presence, wonderful colors and glazes, almost Brutalist in design, signed W.S. Disho, small blemish to lid.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Large and Beautiful 1960s Earthenware Studio Pottery Vase

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H 28.25 in Dm 8 in

Large and Beautiful 1960s Earthenware Studio Pottery Vase

Located in New Windsor, NY

This piece stands an impressive 28.25" high. Handmade by using either the coil or slab forming methods. The asymmetry and expressive random glazing technique make this piece beautifu...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Pottery Lamp in Vibrant Blue

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H 31.5 in Dm 8 in

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Pottery Lamp in Vibrant Blue

By Design Technics, Lee Rosen

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a 1960s studio pottery lamp designed by Lee Rosen for Design Technics.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel w/ Dripped Green Glaze

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H 7 in W 10 in D 10 in

Mid-Century Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel w/ Dripped Green Glaze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wheel-thrown with visible throwing rings, the vessel’s form is both functional and sculptural, embodying the artistry of 1960s American studio pottery. The exposed ceramic rim adds c...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

California Studio Art Pottery Stoneware Jar with Lid Handled Pot 1960s signed

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H 9 in W 11 in

California Studio Art Pottery Stoneware Jar with Lid Handled Pot 1960s signed

By Studio Pottery

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your pleasure: California Vintage Studio Art Pottery Stoneware, signed. Canister / Jar / Pot with Lid to Cover and side carry Handles for easy grip- circa 1960s-Mid Century Moder...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Voulkos Style Studio Pottery Vase

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H 23 in W 10 in D 7.5 in

Large Voulkos Style Studio Pottery Vase

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Signed “Lang 66” on the bottom, this vase stands as a testament to the vibrant, transformative spirit of the 1960s studio pottery movement.

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, Henri Keramik, 1960s

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H 2.37 in Dm 12.6 in

Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, Henri Keramik, 1960s

By Haico Nitzsche, Soholm Pottery

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Else and Henry Nielsen for Henri Keramik, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

American Studio Pottery Tall Vase by John Loree, Circa 1960's

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H 15 in Dm 6 in

American Studio Pottery Tall Vase by John Loree, Circa 1960's

Located in Rochester, NY

American studio craft art pottery tall sculptural vase with incredibly beautiful variegated blue green glazed textural surface by widely exhibited artist, potter - John P.

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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Nice vintage 1960's Japanese studio pottery made into lamp

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H 28 in Dm 14 in

Nice vintage 1960's Japanese studio pottery made into lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very nicely done hand thrown Japanese Studio piece od pottery that has been truned into a lamp. It is in working order, but we have left the original fixture to show it's age. We h...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Accolay Studio Pottery Floor Lamp with a Brutalist Lampshade France 1960s

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H 58.27 in Dm 12.21 in

Accolay Studio Pottery Floor Lamp with a Brutalist Lampshade France 1960s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in London, GB

1960s floor lamp from the "Atelier de Poterie d'Accolay", origin France in the region of Puisaye. Handcrafted terracotta base topped with a large Brutalist lampshade. Made of patinat...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Floor Lamps

Materials

Copper

Large Textured Neutral Studio Pottery Lamp on Wood Base, USA 1960's

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H 27 in Dm 10 in

Large Textured Neutral Studio Pottery Lamp on Wood Base, USA 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Large cylindrical pottery with textured surface. Rewired with keyed socket and silk cord. Shade not included.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Bernard Rooke Brutalist Pottery Table Lamp, UK 1960's

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H 16 in W 8 in D 4 in

Bernard Rooke Brutalist Pottery Table Lamp, UK 1960's

By Bernard Rooke Studio

Located in New York, NY

Brutalist table lamp by Bernard Rooke in a Mayan pattern with a textured finish and a nuanced green and ochre glaze. Size of the base only. No shade included.

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Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase with Red Earth Tones, Dutch 1960's

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H 17.72 in Dm 13 in

Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase with Red Earth Tones, Dutch 1960's

Located in London, GB

Large sculptural studio pottery vase created on the turning wheel by advanced technical skilled Dutch ceramist in the 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Belgian Studio Pottery Vase

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H 16.9 in W 9.4 in D 9.4 in

1960s Belgian Studio Pottery Vase

Located in High Point, NC

A ceramic vase from midcentury Belgium. This medium-sized vase is glazed with colors that both evoke a rich earthiness and a surprising floral vibrance. The stylized flowers inscribe...

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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Accolay Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Its Own Glass Resin Shade, France 1960s

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H 43.71 in Dm 12.21 in

Accolay Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Its Own Glass Resin Shade, France 1960s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in London, GB

1960s Brutalist floor Lamp or Table lamp from the "Atelier de Poterie d'Accolay", origin France in the region of Puisaye. This lamp is handcrafted, when the light is turned on, the ...

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Table Lamps

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Terracotta, Glass, Resin

1960s Marshall Studios Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Tumbler or Vase

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H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

1960s Marshall Studios Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Tumbler or Vase

By Marshall Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century modern black stoneware pottery tumbler or vase By Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios USA, Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 5.5"H Very good origi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp, Netherlands 1960's

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H 16.93 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

Art Studio Pottery Ceramic Mushroom Table Lamp, Netherlands 1960's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Midcentury Dutch Design Art Studio Pottery Ceramic MUSHROOM Table Lamp. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's period.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

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H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Clyde Burt Modernist Glazed Stoneware Vase American Studio Pottery Vessel 1960's

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H 6 in Dm 6 in

Clyde Burt Modernist Glazed Stoneware Vase American Studio Pottery Vessel 1960's

By Clyde Burt

Located in Troy, MI

Glazed stoneware vase by Clyde Burt USA circa 1960's Unique example in earthen glaze with matte black incised modernist decoration Incised signature to underside 6 inch diameter 6 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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1960s Studio Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1960s studio pottery you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and pottery. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of 1960s studio pottery — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 1960s studio pottery made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of 1960s studio pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz and Stig Lindberg produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1960s Studio Pottery?

A piece of 1960s studio pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $895, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $23,638.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About 1960s Studio Pottery

How do I identify studio pottery?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify studio pottery, look on the bottom of the piece for a maker's mark. Then, use an authoritative online resource to determine which artisan uses the mark. A licensed art appraiser can assist you if you have difficulty identifying the pottery on your own. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of expertly vetted studio pottery.
How do you identify studio pottery marks?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify studio pottery marks, you can first try photographing the marking and performing a reverse image search. In some cases, this approach will lead to a quick identification. When it doesn't, you can enter a description of the marking into a search engine or look for images of the marks in trustworthy reference guides. If you need further assistance, seek the advice of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of pottery.
Were there watches in the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a caftan from the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
What was worn in the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
What do you call furniture from the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
What dresses did they wear in the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
What did men wear in the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
Who was the most famous fashion designer in the 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
What is 1960s-style furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
What was the dress style in the 1960s called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.