Eusebi Diaz Costa Spanish Catalan Ceramic Hand Painted Wall Hanging Plate
By Eusebi Diaz-Costa
Located in Torquay, GB
. Eusebi Díaz Costa (1908–1964) was a visionary artist who transformed traditional ceramics from La Bisbal
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Diaz-Costa Ceramic, set of 4, handpainted dinner plate, circa 1960
By Eusebi Diaz-Costa
Located in Paris, FR
both a feast for the eyes and a work of art in its own right. Eusebi Díaz Costa (1908-1964) was an
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$931
H 1.38 in Dm 11.03 in
Eusebi Diaz Costa Spanish Catalan Ceramic Hand Painted Wall Hanging Plate 2
By Eusebi Diaz-Costa
Located in Torquay, GB
. Eusebi Díaz Costa (1908–1964) was a visionary artist who transformed traditional ceramics from La Bisbal
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Diaz-Costa Ceramic handpainted service, 18 pieces, circa 1960
By Eusebi Diaz-Costa
Located in Paris, FR
tureen "Ceramica Decorativa Diaz-Costa La Bisbal Girona". Monogram "CD" on the salad bowl. Some of his
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Diaz-Costa Ceramic handpainted plate, set of 4 , circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Díaz Costa (1908-1964) was an artist ahead of his time who understood that the traditional, utilitarian
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. Signed
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$694
H 1.19 in Dm 8.67 in
Diaz-Costa famous catalan artist, Ceramic handpainted dessert plate, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
hand-drawn designs by Catalan artist Diaz-Costa (a contemporary of Salvador Dali) capture the beauty of
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Diaz-Costa Ceramic handpainted dinner plate, set of 4, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
of art in its own right. Eusebi Díaz Costa (1908-1964) was an artist ahead of his time who
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$1,000
H 1.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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$565
H 1.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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$494
H 1.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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$800
H 2.17 in Dm 10.24 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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$506
H 1.34 in Dm 10.24 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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$447
H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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$670
H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition
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$447
H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original
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$882
H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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$2,295
H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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Diaz Costa Hand Painted Color Plate, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Diaz Costa Hand Painted Color Plate, circa 1960 Manufactured in Spain In original condition with
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Catalan Diaz Costa Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Enrich your dining
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Set of 5 "Patos Diaz Costa" Plates
Located in Barcelona, ES
artisanal ceramics of Díaz Costa. Each plate is hand-painted with a unique design that stands out for its
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Ceramic Candle Holder by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic candle holder by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition, with
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition
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Wall Ceramic Artwork of Roaster by Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wall Ceramic Artwork of Roaster by Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960 Manufactured in Spain In
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Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Artwork by Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Artwork by Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960 Manufactured in Spain In
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. Signed
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. Signed
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. Signed
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Set of 5 Gallos Díaz Costa Plates (1960)
Located in Barcelona, ES
artisanal ceramics of Díaz Costa. Each plate is hand-painted with a unique design that stands out for its
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H 6.7 in W 6.89 in D 4.93 in
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa – Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa – Spain, Circa 1960 Enhance your home with
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H 1.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.97 in Dm 12.6 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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Vintage 1960 Hand-Painted Blue, Orange Ceramic Plate by Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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Pair of Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse your space in the enchanting world of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our pair of vintage
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H 2.17 in Dm 10.24 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.34 in Dm 10.24 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.19 in Dm 11.03 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.19 in Dm 9.45 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.58 in Dm 9.26 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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Set of Two Color Floral Ceramic Plates by Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Color Floral Ceramic Plates by Diaz Costa, circa 1960 Hand Painted and signed
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H 1.58 in Dm 8.27 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.58 in Dm 8.27 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.97 in Dm 13.78 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.97 in Dm 13 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in the artistic legacy of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our vintage hand-painted
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H 1.58 in Dm 10.04 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. Signed. Manufactured
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Set of Ceramic Hand Painted Vases by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Ceramic hand painted vases by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain
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Ceramic Vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Elevate your decor with this exquisite
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Ceramic Hand Painted Planter by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted planter by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain
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Ceramic Hand Painted Planter by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted planter by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain
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Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. Signed
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H 17.92 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in
Ceramic Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted plate by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain
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H 2.56 in Dm 10.83 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original
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H 1.97 in Dm 10.63 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork. Manufactured by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In
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H 1.97 in Dm 10.63 in
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork. Manufactured by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In
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$21,151 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 10.44 in
Unique Dinner Service Set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, Dorure Polie à l'Agate
Located in Delft, NL
Unique dinner service set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, Dorure polie à l'Agate Large dinner service set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, 1960s Raynaud established in 1849, France A beautif...
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English Porcelain 'Jade' Pattern Service, Coalport, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with cobalt, lime green, maroon and coral foliate motifs against a white ground. Comprising 12 dinner plates, 12 luncheon plates (one as is), 12 bread and butter plate...
Porcelain
$875 / set
H 4 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Service 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch / Dessert Plates
Porcelain
$4,500 / set
H 10 in Dm 10.13 in
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
Porcelain
$8,400Sale Price / set|48% Off
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...
Earthenware, Faience
$337,512
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$7,980Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4 in W 12 in D 12 in
133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France
By Puiforcat
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., France, a magnificent Chinese-inspired service from the 18th century "Kiang She" (on white background) from Puiforcat. 133 pieces of gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain, ...
Porcelain, Paint
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, Flight and Barr, circa 1792
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers and liners, pair of covered sauce tureens on stands, 1 fruit compote, 4 lozenge-shape dishes, pair of square dishes, 4 shell-shaped dishes, 22 plates.
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces
By Richard Ginori
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Richard Ginori Brown and Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces. Richard Ginori Dining & Coffee Porcelain Set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy. Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware ser...
Gold
$6,072 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 8.67 in
Set of Antique Coalport Porcelain Dinner Plates Depicting English Fish
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Set of antique coalport porcelain dinner plates depicting English fish. English, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 2cm, diameter 22cm This charming set of nine dinner plates ...
Porcelain
$36,000
H 10 in Dm 13.75 in
Dinner Service, 86 Piece, Flow Blue and White, Classic Onion Meissen Pattern
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Montreal, Quebec
86 piece dinner service with the marking: "Original ZWIEBELMUSTER, Czechoslovakia", in the Classic Blue Onion, Meissen Pattern, comprising: 24 dinner plates, 9.5" diameter 12...
Porcelain
$28,829 / set
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Set for 12 Guests "Las Sirenas" signed by Salvador Dali 1977, N°302/1000
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, FR
Porcelain set with decoration was created by Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), one of the most famous surrealist painters, and designers. Bavarian high-quality porcelain with gold rim, comp...
Porcelain
$8,500 / set
H 1 in Dm 12 in
19th Century Baccarat Cranberry Overlay Intaglio Cut to Clear Dessert Service
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a magnificent 19th century set of dessert plates and matching serving plate made by Baccarat. The handblown crystal is cased in a rich and vibrant cranberry overlay and cut t...
Crystal
12 Minton Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Service or Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Minton service plates is a rare example of Minton's sterling silver overlay. Most silver overlay was made by other porcelain manufacturers and these were surely a cust...
Porcelain, Paste
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.
Whether you’re adding an eye-catching mid-century modern glazed stoneware bowl to your dining table or grouping a collection of decorative plates by color for the shelving in your living room, decorating and entertaining with antique and vintage ceramics is a great way to introduce provocative pops of colors and textures to a space or family meals.
Ceramics, which includes pottery such as earthenware and stoneware, has had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world for thousands of years. When people began to populate permanent settlements during the Neolithic era, which saw the rapid growth of agriculture and farming, clay-based ceramics were fired in underground kilns and played a greater role as important containers for dry goods, water, art objects and more.
Today, if an Art Deco floor vase, adorned in bright polychrome glazed colors with flowers and geometric patterns, isn’t your speed, maybe minimalist ceramics can help you design a room that’s both timeless and of the moment. Mixing and matching can invite conversation and bring spirited contrasts to your outdoor dining area. The natural-world details enameled on an Art Nouveau vase might pair well with the sleek simplicity of a modern serving bowl, for example.
In your kitchen, your cabinets are likely filled with ceramic dinner plates. You’re probably serving daily meals on stoneware dishes or durable sets of porcelain or bone china, while decorative ceramic dishes may be on display in your dining room. Perhaps you’ve anchored a group of smaller pottery pieces on your mantelpiece with some taller vases and vessels, or a console table in your living room is home to an earthenware bowl with a decorative seasonal collection of leaves, greenery and acorns.
Regardless of your tastes, however, it’s possible that ceramics are already in use all over your home and outdoor space. If not, why? Whatever your needs may be, find a wide range of antique and vintage ceramics on 1stDibs.
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
The Finnish talent created nature-inspired pieces, from furniture to jewelry, with phenomenal staying power.