Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Conny Walther, 1960s
By Conny Walther
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Conny Walther, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Karsten Nielsen for KN Keramik, 1960s
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Karsten Nielsen for KN Keramik, 1960s, in Very
Ceramic
$394
H 5.51 in W 4.72 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Linder Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Linder Stentøj, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Earthenware
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jørgen Christian Andersen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jørgen Christian Andersen for Ja Keramik, 1960s, in Very
Ceramic
$457
H 7.09 in W 5.91 in D 4.33 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Jug Vase by Marianne Stark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Jug Vase by Marianne Stark for Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Bird Design, 1976
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Bird Design by Erling & Karin Heerwagen, 1976, in
Ceramic
$594
H 4.53 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl with Handle and Lid by Tue Poulsen
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl with Handle and Lid by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik
Earthenware
$615
H 7.48 in Dm 3.94 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Ernst Pottery, Faxe, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Ernst Pottery, Faxe, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$713 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls Tue Poulsen Tue Keramik
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Earthenware
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from B.J. Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from B.J. Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Hanne Stentoj, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Hanne Stentoj, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Liselotte Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Liselotte Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bartholdy Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Bartholdy Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$431
H 7.09 in Dm 4.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Erik Askholm, 1960s
By Erik Askholm
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Erik Askholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Bjergard Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Bjergard Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$2,345
H 10.24 in W 17.32 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Bent Stubbe Teglbjaerg, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate by Bent Stubbe Teglbjaerg, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$1,173
H 14.57 in W 3.54 in D 1.18 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plaque by Marianne Stark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plaque by Marianne Stark for Michael Andersen, 1960s, in
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl in Stoneware from Søholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl in Stoneware from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Tue Poulsen, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Tue Poulsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Asbo Stentøj, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Asbo Stentøj, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Metal
$1,001 / item
H 4.33 in Dm 2.76 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s
By Einar Johansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Mug Vase by Helle Allpass, Danmark, 1960s
By Helle Allpass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Mug Vase by Helle Allpass, Danmark, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$704
H 8.66 in Dm 7.48 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Mushroom Vase in Stoneware from Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Mushroom Vase in Stoneware from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Aksel Larsen for Axella, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Aksel Larsen for Axella, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$528
H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Gregers Bredahl-Glud Rasmussen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Gregers Bredahl-Glud Rasmussen, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s
By Erik Askholm
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$938
H 7.48 in W 7.09 in D 0.39 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plaque Plate by Helle Allpass, 1960s
By Helle Allpass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plaque Plate by Helle Allpass, Danmark, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$431
H 1.57 in Dm 7.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Mit Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Mit Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s
By Einar Johansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$2,459
H 4.72 in Dm 11.42 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Benny Munk Sörensen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Benny Munk Sörensen, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$1,173
H 7.09 in W 12.2 in D 9.06 in
Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Herman A. Kähler, 1960s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Herman A. Kähler for Kähler, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$431
H 3.15 in W 8.66 in D 4.72 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl with Handle from Tversted Vendelbo, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl with Handle from Tversted Vendelbo Stentoj, 1960s, in Very
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Willer Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Willer Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp from Aage Würtz, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Metal
$528
H 4.72 in Dm 4.72 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase in Stoneware by Noomi Backhausen, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Vase in Stoneware by Noomi Backhausen for Søholm, 1960s, in Very
Earthenware
$587 / set
H 1.57 in Dm 7.09 in
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
Ceramic
$492
H 11.02 in W 11.02 in D 1.18 in
Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Flower Design from Mit Stoneware, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Flower Design from Mit Stoneware, 1960s
Earthenware
$492
H 3.15 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jette Andersen Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$615
H 0.79 in W 7.09 in D 4.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Ashtray Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Ashtray Bowl from Frank Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp by Karsten Nielsen, 1960s
By Karsten Nielsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Oil Lamp by Karsten Nielsen for KN Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$411
H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 6.69 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s
By Einar Johansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Einar Johansen for Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$246
H 1.18 in Dm 7.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Ejnar Keramik Bornholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Ejnar Keramik Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Aksel Larsen for Axella, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Aksel Larsen for Axella, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$1,173
H 1.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Helle Allpass, Danmark, 1960s
By Helle Allpass
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Helle Allpass, Danmark, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$821 / set
H 7.87 in Dm 8.66 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ball Vases from Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Ball Vases from Søholm, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
$938
H 1.57 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Herman A. Kähler for Kähler, 1960s
By Herman A. Kähler 1
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Herman A. Kähler for Kähler, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$411
H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.51 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
$821 / set
H 2.36 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Frank Keramik 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowls from Frank Keramik, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good
Ceramic
$394
H 1.97 in Dm 5.12 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
$1,173
H 3.15 in Dm 12.6 in
Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl Attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s
By Erik Askholm
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Large Danish Studio Pottery Bowl attributed to Erik Askholm, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$411
H 0.79 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in
MidCentury Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jytte Trebbien and Harry Nielsen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Jytte Trebbien and Harry Nielsen for Tusbo, 1960s, in
Ceramic
$308
H 3.54 in W 5.51 in D 4.33 in
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Kaj Henning Jensen for Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Kaj Henning Jensen for Kh Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
$352 / set
H 1.57 in Dm 8.66 in
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
Ceramic
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
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You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.