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50's Brown Melange Eggshell Glazed Teapot By Gunnar Nylund For Rörstrand Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely 1st. quality Rörstrand teapot designed by Gunnar Nylund in mind condition. This teapot is as clean on the inside as clean on the outside and manufactured in the most beaut...
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Tea Cups, Set of 3
By Chalice of California
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 3 mid century studio teacups from the 1940s-50s by husband and wife ceramicists, Charles
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern "West-Germany" Ceramic Vases, European Design, 1950s
By West German Pottery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
actually the place of origin. In the 50's it was common to mark the pottery with the country name instead
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Mid-Century earthenware Onion Soup au Gratins, The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Company, circa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
1900-1920 Dimensions at the handles is 8" and 8.25" high. 5” opening. About 3 Lbs. S&H $50 # 79299D
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

French Terracotta Confit Pot
French Terracotta Confit Pot
H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna Pottery African Busts Male, Female
By Ganine
Located in Miami, FL
50s California Modern Brayton Laguna pottery African busts male, female. Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Gainey California Pottery Oversized Glazed Ceramic Tire Planter Bowl
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Dayton, OH
feeders. By the late 50s Gainey began adding to its crockery production with ceramic planters sold to the
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery

German Floor Vase DECORA 50s 60s sgrafitto hand-thrown KLINKER POTTERY 56/40
By Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kumhausen, DE
entirely hand-crafted item. No two were ever alike! KLINKER POTTERY is made from a native red clay that
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Epic! Rimini Blue Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 50s Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Peoria, AZ
Finest in the World! Monumental! 37" Italian Pottery Lamp Rimini Blue with White Stripes & Black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Wood

Blue Ceramic Lamp Base Jean Austruy 50's - G446
By Jean Austry
Located in Lyon, FR
Table lamp base of the 50's by the ceramist Jean Austry realized in the 50's. Structure of the foot
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

German Floor Vase 50s 60s huge (50cms) sgrafitto Siershahner Feinsteinzeugfabrik
By Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kumhausen, DE
FLOOR VASE Siershahner Feinsteinzeugfabrik DEKOR CAPRI 1950s Ritzdekor (sgrafitto) A huge 50s or
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1970's Gloria Vanderbilt Signed and Framed Lithograph "Venus" # 33/50
By Gloria Vanderbilt
Located in Morristown, NJ
Circa 1970's, "Venus", lithograph in colors, pencil signed "Gloria Vanderbilt" and numbered "AP
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Giltwood

Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting sculptural pottery table lamp. The ceramic free standing with a clip to hold it in
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
Art Deco Sculptural Pottery Table Lamp
H 25.13 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in
Accolay ceramic
By Accolay Pottery
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
is referenced in the key book on ceramics, "French Pottery of the 50s" by Staudenmeyer Pierre
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Accolay ceramic
Accolay ceramic
H 15.36 in Dm 4.93 in
Vase Ivory White Porcelain Vase KPM BAVARIA German Porcelain 50s
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Bastogne, BE
German pottery movement. 
The company is strongly embedded in a history of porcelain, so much so that it
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Vintage 1950s German Vases

Materials

Porcelain

50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
By Vallauris
Located in Valladolid, ES
pottery center that experienced great growth in the mid-19th century thanks to the arrival of the railway
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
50s French Vallauris Colored Ceramic Coffe or Tea Set, Signed
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Sculpture Pottery by Joel Mesnikoff
By Joel Mesnikoff
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Joel Mesnikoff is a fixture in the Calif.ceramic and pottery scene since the early 50's. Glazed
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of "Dinosaurus" Vases by Accolay - c. 1960
By Accolay Pottery
Located in St Ouen, FR
an exaggeration of the forms typical of the 50s. Each piece bears the full signature of Accolay, the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Atelier CERENNE RENE NEVEUX VALLAURIS 50s French Ceramic Abstract pair plate
Located in Valladolid, ES
with it a decline in artisanal pottery activity in Vallauris. After WWII, Picasso gives a new impetus
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Abstract Pottery by Joel Mesnikoff
By Joel Mesnikoff
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Joel Mesnikoff is a fixture in the Calif.ceramic and pottery scene since the early 50's. A very
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Brother Thomas Bezanson Signed Benedictine Monk Studio Pottery Glazed Art Vase
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Studio City, CA
College in the late 40s and early 50s, It was during this time that he discovered a love for the ceramic
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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic Mid-Century West Germany Handle Vase, Glossy Speckled Enamel, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
architecture became more common. The 70's offer pottery with more extravagant shapes, colors and patterns
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Guy Sydenham Poole Pottery Ltd Edn QEII Silver Jubilee Loving Mug
By Guy Sydenham
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
potter for more than 50 years and was renowned for the original work he created in the Poole Pottery
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Vintage 1970s English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Lee Rosen for Design-Technics Incised Arboreal Pottery Floor Lamp, 1965
By Lee Rosen, Design Technics
Located in Bainbridge, NY
's. Featuring a handcrafted bark like pattern with smooth thorn design in Brown Terracotta and Black
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

Rosanjin Kitaoji Signed Oribe Ware Tall Basket Vase Original Sealed Signed Box
By Rosanjin Kitaoji
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, beautifully decorated large pottery/ceramic basket vase by Japanese master
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modernist West Germany Vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
architecture became more common. The 70's offer pottery with more extravagant shapes, colors and patterns
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany Vase, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
architecture became more common. The 70's offer pottery with more extravagant shapes, colors and patterns
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German Vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
70's offer pottery with more extravagant shapes, colors and patterns, zoomorphic inspiration takes a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Tall Ceramic table lamp by Palshus, design by Esben Klint for Le Klint
By Esben Klint, Le Klint, Soholm Pottery, Palshus, Einar Johansen
Located in Vorst, BE
being over 50 years old. It has been produced by Palshus (Denmark), founded by Per and Annelise
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Whimsical Italian Hand Painted Horse Lamp Zaccagnini Marbro Mid-century Modern
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical 1950's Italian ceramic hand painted horse lamp by Zaccagnini for Marbro Lamp Co. Lovely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Lindberg Earthenware Plate After Picasso
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Downingtown, PA
Stig Lindberg Earthenware Plate, Piazza made for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s-early 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Zaccagnini Pharaoh's Head, Italy
By Urbano Zaccagnini
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large pharaoh's head, reminiscent of Tutankhamun, made by Zaccagnini in the 50's and signed on
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Zaccagnini Pharaoh's Head, Italy
Midcentury Zaccagnini Pharaoh's Head, Italy
H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 11.42 in
Circa 1930-50 Jugtown Covered Pot by Ben Owen I
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
c. 1930-50s covered pottery pot by Ben Owen I, 1st Jugtown mark. The turning lines are elegant
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Pottery

Carstens Tönnieshof German Floor Vase 60s 70s huge (50cms) cloud green glaze
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Kumhausen, DE
of table ceramics began in 1947; the first known decorative pieces date from the early '50s. Ernst's
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Teekanne Mod. "Gallus Italicus" von Matteo Thun für Memphis Milano um 1982
By Memphis Milano, Matteo Thun
Located in Wien, AT
, Dänisch, Dänisches Design, Lounge, Loft, 1950, 1960, 1970, 50er, 60er, 70er, 50s, 60s, 70s, Art Deco
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Garniture

Materials

Pottery

rare huge JASBA "AZTEC" FLOOR VASE marked 1 521 45
By Jasba
Located in Kumhausen, DE
sought after by collectors of JASBA's '50s-era production. JASBA's immense repertoire was characterized
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1970’s Sandpiper Grove 5 Light Candlebra Signed by Artist Mary Grabill
Located in Charleston, SC
studied and made pottery. In the 50's, after Martha's Vineyard, she opened "The Sign of the Sandpiper" in
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Candelabras

Materials

Terracotta

A Very Nice Spill Vase Qing or Republic Period Cream White Dove Bird
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
or very thin wood sticks; spill vases are mostly made of pottery, including porcelain, but a variety
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Tarahumara Water Jars by Artefakto
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Tarahumara Water Jars by Artefakto Unique pieces. Dimensions: Ø 50 cm x H 50 cm (each
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Terracotta

French Glazed Ceramic Woman with Arms Raised Sculpture by Jacques Pouchain
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in London, GB
themes of femininity and fertility in the 1970s (ref: 'French Pottery of the 50s' by Pierre Staudenmeyer
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

High Style Art Deco Vase/Lamp Base w/ Mayan Influence, 1930s, by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on to found the Glidden pottery, which had a huge influence on dishware design and art pottery in the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s) - Small
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
. (Source: French Pottery of the 50s by Pierre Staudenmeyer). Dimensions: H 5.5 cm / 2.2" Dia 20 cm / 7.9"
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Decorative Ceramic Bowl by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s)
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
. (Source: French Pottery of the 50s by Pierre Staudenmeyer). Dimensions: H 12.5 cm / 4.9" W 28.5 cm / 11.2
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Vintage 1960s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1963
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
tremendously sought-after pottery and created exceptional glazes and forms. Unlike many of his contemporaries
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

French Ceramic Decorative Vase by Jean Derval '1990', Large
By Jean Derval
Located in London, GB
Pottery of the 50s by Pierre Staudenmeyer).
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Yellow Glazed Fish Terrine from Alsace, France
Located in Dallas, TX
deposits from the nearby Rhine River, leading to over 50 pottery factories making their home in Cité des
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Antique 19th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Clay, Paint

Ceramic Barware Horse Mug by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
all, so successful in fact she was able to retire to a horse ranch by the late 50’s. Almost the
Category

Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Modern Earthenware Floor Vase with Handle by John Andersson Höganäs
By John Andersson, Andersson & Johansson
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
and became the artistic director in 1924. In the 1920s he made art pottery with a distinct personal
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

"Strip Tease- Eye Appeal" Ceramic Barware Mug by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
in fact she was able to retire to a horse ranch by the late 50’s. Almost the entirety of Dorothy’s
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Early 20th Century American Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Frida Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Massimo Giacon
Located in Milan, Italy
Frida model glazed ceramic sculpture from the new collection École d'Art s by Massimo Giacon for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Round Center Table Set With Leather, Marquetry & Lacquer Top
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Arcadia Center Table is a modern mid-century influences blend. A four-layer center table with a 50s
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Vincent Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
By Massimo Giacon, Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Vicent model glazed ceramic sculpture from the new collection École d'Art s by Massimo Giacon for
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Woman Warrior Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
in fact she was able to retire to a horse ranch by the late 50’s. Almost the entirety of Dorothy’s
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Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Tan Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
in fact she was able to retire to a horse ranch by the late 50’s. Almost the entirety of Dorothy’s
Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Woman Bust / Vase by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
all, so successful in fact she was able to retire to a horse ranch by the late 50’s. Almost the
Category

Early 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in San Diego, CA
in fact she was able to retire to a horse ranch by the late 50’s. Almost the entirety of Dorothy’s
Category

Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Ceramic Serving Dishes with Handles by Jean & Juliette Rivier
By Jean Rivier
Located in London, GB
painting and illustration and passed away in 2017 at the age of 102. (Ref: 'French Pottery of the 50s' by
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Rut Bryk, Stoneware Gold relief heat-transferred flowers, Arabia, Finland 1960's
By Rut Bryk
Located in Tokyo, 13
Finnish company Arabia. In the late 50's and early 60's, she produced a series of relief works composed
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ficks Reed Restored Rattan Livingroom Set - Corner Sofa, Coffee & Side Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the "S springs" under the cushions in the early 50s, and
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Midcentury French Conical Shaped Ceramic Table Lamp by Jean Rivier, circa 1960s
By Jean Rivier
Located in London, GB
illustration and passed away in 2017 at the age of 102. (Ref: 'French Pottery of the 50s' by Pierre
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 50s pottery available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and walnut. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 50s pottery you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of 50s pottery bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 50s pottery over the years, but those crafted by Societe Morialme are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A piece of 50s pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $800, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $10,000.