Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl from Visby, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl from Visby, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
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Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Tromborg, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Tromborg, 1960s , in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl from Visby, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowl from Visby, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Studio Pottery Bowl from Gustavsberg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Lovemose, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Lovemose, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Vase by Monika Maetzel, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Minimalist Vase, Bornholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Minimalist Vase from Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lovemose, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lovemose Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Vase from Frank Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Frank Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Alma, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Alma, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Carafe Vase from Brockmann Extertal, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Minimalist Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Minimalist Carafe Vase from Brockmann Extertal, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Japanese Studio Pottery Vase from Mashiko, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Japanese Studio Pottery Vase from Mashiko, 1960s, in Restored conditions.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Brutalist Studio Pottery Floor Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century French Brutalist Studio Pottery Floor Vase from La Poterie De La Colombe, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century French Brutalist Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century American Studio Pottery Vase by Cherie Tekko, Oregon, circa 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Dimensions: 3.5 in. diameter × 4.25 in. high Circa: 1960s Style: Mid-Century Modern / American Studio Pottery Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bottle Vase with Crackle Glaze, c. 1960s
$192Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bottle Vase with Crackle Glaze, c. 1960s
Located in San Carlos, CA
Details - Origin: Likely American - Date: Circa 1960s–1970s - Material: Hand-thrown ceramic Decoration: - Crackle glaze with hand-painted motifs and iron drip glaze Marks: - Unma...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl Aksel Larsen Axella 1960s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Aksel Larsen for Axella, 1960s
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Lehmann Pottery, 1960s
By Lehmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Lehmann Pottery, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Table Lamp from Tusbo Denmark 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Jytte Trebbien and Harry Nielsen for Tusbo, Denmark, 1960s Ceramic table lamp by the Danish manufacturer Tusbo from the 1960s.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s
$2,292Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s
By Otto Meier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Decade: 1960-1965 This original vintage Studio Stoneware Object was designed by Otto Meier and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany.
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Frans Wildenhain Salt Glazed Lidded Jar, American Studio Pottery 1950s-1960s
By Frans Wildenhain
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking hand-built stoneware vessel or jar with lid features slightly tapered cylindrical body with sculptural round lid. The jar is decorated with traditional salt glaze, applied i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Axella, 1960s
By Axella Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Axella, 1960s
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
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
Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Perforated Ball Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lamp from denmark. a functional lamp and at the same time an impressive object. The formal language and materiality appear organic. The shade has the...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Bowl from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Bowl with Fish Designs from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Pendant Lamp, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist studio ceramic pendant lamp from Denmark with a striking lighting effect. A simple ceramic lamp that stands out primarily for its atmospheric light. The lamp body has a si...
Category
20th Century Danish Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ceramic
Jules Guérin 'Sang de Boeuf' Unique Studio Pottery Dish 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Jules Guérin 'Sang de Boeuf' Unique Studio Pottery Dish. Belgium, 1960s. This is a wonderful unique studio pottery dish by the famous Belgian pottery workshop Guérin, at that time...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s Martz Tootsie Roll American Studio Craft Art Pottery Table Lamp Marshall
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Martz Tootsie Roll American Studio Craft Art Pottery Table Lamp Marshall
By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful triple segmented monumental table lamp. Lamp is wonderful condition, but the old Shader is in fair/poor condition, but will included if desired. Measures: Lamp diameter ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Deep Blue Ceramic Vase, Belgian Studio Pottery, 1960s Vintage Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960-1969 vas from Belgium is finished in deep blue glazed, worked in ceramic. Its form follows honest, well-proportioned lines typical of well-made pieces from its era and regi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Studio Pottery Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s
By Roberto Rigon, Bertoncello
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Wonderful Japanese Showa Era Lustre Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Japanese Showa Era Lustre Glazed Studio Pottery Bowl 1960s. A very beautiful black Japanese studio pottery bowl with a wonderful lustre glaze in red and gold on the inside.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Rare Rudi Stahl Studio Pottery Floor Vase in Blue Gradient Glaze, 1960s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare studio pottery floor vase by German ceramic artist Rudi Stahl is an exceptional example of mid-century West German ceramics (WGP). Hand-thrown and signed to the base, the p...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Colorful Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase Germany 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Colorful Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, Bay Keramik, Germany, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Shaped Bottle, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Shaped Bottle, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Guerrino Bardeggia Modernist Studio Pottery Bas Relief Wall Plaque Italy 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Guerrino Bardeggia Modernist Studio Pottery Bas Relief Wall Plaque Italy 1960s A wonderful bas relief studio pottery plaque by Italian artist Guerrino Bardeggia, mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase from BKW, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, Hamburg, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lovemose, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lovemose, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Lovemose, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Lovemose, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Tingkeramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Tingkeramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Ernst Pottery, Faxe, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Ernst Pottery, Faxe, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Minimalist Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Studio Pottery Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, 1960s
By Böttger Keramik Werkstätte
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Vase from BKW Böttger Keramik Wandsbek, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Studio Pottery Bird Figurine by Poul Hauch Carlsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Figurine by Poul Hauch Carlsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Small Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Tusbo, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Tusbo, 1960s, Set of 4
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Organic Ironstone Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery
$171Sale Price / set|49% Off
Organic Ironstone Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of Organic Stoneware Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery An attractive pair of studio pottery candle holders in ‘Grès Pyrité’ from 1960s France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder and Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder and Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Vase, Ceramic, 1960s, Beige
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Featuring a bold, sun-drenched yellow glaze that artfully "drips" over a pensive, stone-textured white base, this piece embodies the experimental spirit of 1960s studio pottery. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Scandinavian Studio Pottery Vase with Seal Ornament, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Scandinavian Studio Pottery Vase with Seal Ornament, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Beige Ceramic Ashtray, German Studio Pottery, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Ashtray, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, Ceramic, Brown, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Yes, 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?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion 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.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The 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?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What 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.- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What 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?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank 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.
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