Set of 3 Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s
By Brigitte Andrzejak
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good
Ceramic
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s
By Brigitte Andrzejak
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls by Brigitte Andrzejak, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Pottery Bowl by Jim & Henny Waldorff, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Jim & Henny Waldorff, Svaneke
Ceramic
$246
H 2.36 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid-Century Danish Pottery Candleholder by Jørgen Finn Petersen & Fitzner, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder from Jørgen Finn Petersen + Peter Fitzner
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish 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
$984
H 1.97 in Dm 10.24 in
Mid-Century Danish Pottery Large Bowl by Lisbeth Sallingboe for Jelling, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Large Bowl by Lisbeth Sallingboe for Jelling Keramik
Ceramic
$738
H 1.57 in Dm 5.91 in
Mid-Century Danish Pottery Bowl by Helge Bjufstrøm for Michael Andersen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Helge Bjufstrøm for Michael Andersen Keramik
Ceramic
$1,230
H 4.33 in Dm 6.3 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Danish Pottery Candleholder atributed to Inge Hjorth, 1960
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder attributed to Inge Hjorth, 1960s
Ceramic
$615 / set
H 3.15 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Pottery Candleholder & Lidded Box by Søholm, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder and Box with Lid from Søholm, 1960s, Set of 2
Earthenware
$984 / set
H 3.15 in Dm 5.91 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Pottery Candleholder & Vase by Friederichsen, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder and Vase by Kate and Klaus Friederichsen for
Ceramic
$615
H 1.18 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowl from Pottestuen Keramik Frederikshavn, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Pottestuen Keramik Frederikshavn, 1960s, in Very
Ceramic
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 11 in D 9 in
Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Pair of Danish Modern Green Earth Tone Studio Pottery Lamps With Globes Denmark, Circa
Metal, Brass
$1,147Sale Price|20% Off
H 15.75 in Dm 7.48 in
Danish Modern Striped Hourglass Table Lamp, E & J Andersen, 1960s
By Eva & Johannes Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
manufactured by Danish studio pottery couple Eva and Johannes Andersen in the 1960s. Light grey base with warm
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$615
H 1.57 in W 6.69 in D 4.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowl with Handle by Zoltan Kiss Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl with Handle by Zoltan Kiss Keramik, 1960s, in Very
Ceramic
$369
H 2.36 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Candleholder by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl by Søholm, Beige, Denmark, 1960s
By Søholm Stentøj
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Bowl from Søholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
Ceramic
$738
H 4.33 in W 9.45 in D 7.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
$615
H 4.33 in W 9.45 in D 7.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Earthenware
Marco Stentoj Denmark Studio 1960s Teapot
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Studio ceramicist Marco Stentoj teapot in perfect condition. Masterfully formed and fired.
Ceramic
$590 / set
H 1.18 in Dm 4.72 in
Set of 3 Pottery Bowls and Candleholder from Michael Andersen Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls and Candleholder from Michael Andersen Keramik
Ceramic
$615 / set
H 1.57 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Pottery Bowls by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowls by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, Set of 2, in
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern 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
$780
H 14.38 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, Danish Mid Century Studio Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
By Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen
Located in Odense, DK
A large and expressive Danish studio pottery table lamp by Jeppe Hagedorn-Olsen, dating to the
Pottery, Ceramic
$615
H 11.02 in W 11.02 in D 1.18 in
Mid-Century Modern 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
Kähler, Denmark. Very large ceramic dish with colourful pattern.
Located in København, Copenhagen
central role in Danish studio pottery throughout the 20th century.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Candleholder by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Candleholder by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in
Earthenware
$615
H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen, Bornholm
Ceramic
$2,820
H 23.63 in Dm 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Brutalist Table Lamp by Sejer, Denmark, 1960s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Odense, DK
, tapered silhouette. This piece exemplifies the refined rustic modernism for which Danish studio pottery
Stoneware
Large Ceramics Table / Floor Lamp by Løvemose Keramik, Denmark, 1960s
By Løvemose
Located in Odense, DK
out of Løvemose Pottery, and there are pieces that are up there with the best of 20th Century Danish
Stoneware
Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Bowl by Nils Kähler, Denmark, 1979
By Nils Kähler
Located in Odense, DK
collector’s item. A fine example of Danish studio pottery, this piece embodies the legacy of the Kähler
Ceramic
Jacob Bang Ceramic Vase with Blue-Green Glaze.
By Arne Bang
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish studio pottery.
Ceramic
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Denmark. Low cylindrical stoneware vase, c. 1960s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
between the rustic unglazed exterior and the vibrant interior glaze – a fine example of Danish studio
Stoneware
Ceramic Studio Pottery Table Light Base by Soholm Ceramic, Denmark, 1970
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
This original vintage ceramic Pottery light base was designed and produced by SOHOLM in Denmark in the
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic Studio Pottery Table Light base by SOHOLM Ceramic Denmark 1970
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
original vintage ceramic Pottery light base was designed and produced by SOHOLM in Denmark in the 1970s. It
Ceramic, Pottery
$896
H 16.15 in Dm 6.89 in
Danish Ceramic Table Lamp by Arne Finne & Noomi Backhausen for Søholm Keramik
By Søholm Stentøj, Noomi Backhausen
Located in Rødekro, DK
tradition of Danish studio pottery. The lamp has been carefully refreshed while maintaining its vintage
Ceramic, Fabric
$597
H 6.7 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
Artistic vase by Danish Sejer Ceramic Studio Pottery Brutalist Rustic Blue 1970s
By Sejer Keramik, Sejer Denmark
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Artistic Mid-century Danish vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer Studio Ceramic. It´s made in the
Ceramic
$2,988
H 22.45 in Dm 13.39 in
Unique Danish Modern Sculptural Table Lamp Ceramic & Teak by Erik Graeser, 1960s
By Conny Walther, Gordon Martz, Saxbo, Erik Graeser, Palshus
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Unique Mid-century Danish studio pottery table lamp by ceramist Erik Graeser, made circa 1960s
Ceramic, Fabric
$1,661
H 29.5 in W 27 in D 8 in
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Ring Candle Holder, Kirsten Clemann, Denmark, 1970s
By Einar Johansen, Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
the 1970s, at a time when Danish studio pottery was embracing bolder forms and expressive glazing
Ceramic
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, dish with uranium glaze. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
. The workshop played a central role in Danish studio pottery throughout the 20th century. Svend
Ceramic
Knabstrup Ceramic Moon Frog Bud Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery
By Knabstrup
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and monumental 1950s Danish modern cobalt and brown Knabstrup Studio sculptural flower vase
Pottery
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. Small, shallow dish with uranium glaze. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
central role in Danish studio pottery throughout the 20th century. Svend Hammershøi was a Danish painter
Ceramic
$1,200 / set
H 5.25 in W 9.875 in D 7.5 in
Two Thomas Toft Bowls Studio Pottery, Denmark, 1950s, Danish Modern
By Thomas Toft
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning pieces, both bowls are signed.
Pottery
$595
H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.13 in
1960s Danish Ostergaard Studio Pottery Vase Concentric Drops Sculpture Denmark
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Helge Ostergaard is getting more collectible, folks are realizing the simple beauty of this danish
Stoneware
$119
H 3.94 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
small danish modern ceramic VASE conny walther studio pottery denmark 60s
By Conny Walther
Located in Mannheim, DE
Danish Modern ceramic vase by Conny Walther, studio pottery from denmark, from about 60s to early
Ceramic
$693
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Carl Hallier Danish Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl Royal Copenhagen 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Meer, VAN
Carl Hallier Mid Century Studio Pottery Bowl Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s. Wonderful and
Pottery
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. Designed 1960
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. Designed 1960
Ceramic
$1,173
H 9.84 in W 9.84 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candle Holder From Lovemose Denmark, 1960s, in
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
Ceramic
$472
H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 7.49 in
danish modern ceramic VASE studio pottery conny walther denmark 1960s 70s
By Conny Walther
Located in Mannheim, DE
Danish Modern ceramic vase by Conny Walther, studio pottery from Denmark, 1960s to early 1970s
Ceramic
$537
H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
danish modern ceramic VASE bowl studio pottery conny walther denmark 60s70s
By Conny Walther
Located in Mannheim, DE
Amazing danish modern ceramic vase by Conny Walther, art pottery from Denmark, circa 1960s to early
Ceramic
Danish Pottery Studio. Three plates with dancing couples c. 1940/50s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish Pottery Studio. Three plates with dancing couples c. 1940/50s. Thrown and hand-decorated
Faience
$1,550
H 1.5 in W 13.13 in D 10.13 in
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Danish Modern Pottery Platter
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern pottery platter designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, circa
Ceramic
$776
H 11.03 in Dm 6.5 in
Ceramic Studio Pottery Table Light Base by Jette Helleroe Ceramics Denmark, 1970
By Jette Hellerøe
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Helleroe in Denmark in the 1970s. It is made of solid pottery and has a nice abstract beige glaze tone with
Ceramic, Pottery
$2,390
H 24.02 in Dm 11.82 in
King Size Unica Floor Vase by Danish Sejer Ceramic Studio Pottery Denmark, 1970s
By Sejer Keramik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
An extraordinary huge and tall mid-century Danish floor vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer Studio
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish You and I Series Studio Pottery Vase, 1950s
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish You and I Series Studio Pottery Vase by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen for Søholm
Ceramic
$597
H 3.75 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Large Studio Pottery Bowl Tue Poulsen Tue Keramik
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Large Studio Pottery Bowl by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
Earthenware
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.