$1,081
H 9.06 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern French Earthenware Pitcher Signed Accolay, Studio Pottery
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modern French earthenware pitcher signed accolay, Beautiful ceramic pitcher
Enamel
Textured Ceramic Vase by Accolay – Mid-Century French Studio Pottery
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
– Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Striking ceramic vase by the renowned Accolay pottery collective
Ceramic, Earthenware
$540Sale Price|22% Off
H 8.86 in Dm 7.29 in
French Ceramic Vase with Handles from Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio
By Quimper Faience Pottery, Keraluc
Located in Miami, FL
. Made in Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio. It can enhance any shelf, table, credenza or
Ceramic
French Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Footed Bowl Charger
Located in London, GB
French Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Footed Bowl Charger C.1960 In very good condition
Ceramic
Large Studio Pottery Vessel Sculpture, France 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Studio Pottery Stoneware Vessel Sculpture, France 1980s Large Studio Pottery Stoneware Vessel
Pottery
Large Mid-Century Modern Handmade Asymmetrical Studio Pottery Vase
Located in COLMAR, FR
A unique piece of mid-century modern studio pottery. This large (13 1/2" high), hand-made ceramic
Clay, Pottery
$1,172
H 2.37 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Large Vallauris Studio Pottery Fish Bowl France Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Vallauris Studio Pottery Fish Bowl, France, Mid 20th Century. Wonderful and large fish
Pottery
$180Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in
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
Ironstone
Exceptional Tall Glazed Studio Pottery
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful abstract graphics vase in rich deep blues and grays. No marking but this vintage piece definitely has a look of Picasso!
Ceramic
$4,860
H 11.02 in Dm 100,000 in
Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin, 1950s
By Gilbert Valentin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century French Studio Pottery Art Wall Plate by Gilbert Valentin for Vallauris, 1950s, in Very
Ceramic
$697Sale Price / set|20% Off
Midcentury Art Studio Pottery Tea & Coffee Service set, Vallauris France 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Studio Pottery Tea & Coffee Service Set. Made in Vallauris, France 1960's
Ceramic
$850
H 10 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Large MCM Blue and Cream Ceramic Studio Pottery French Jardiniere Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large earthenware ceramic jardiniere or planter. This piece is decorated with a creamy white and blue design. Each side features an applied free-form handle. This would be great in...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$1,586Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Rare Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Vase by Marcel Guillot, France 1950's
By Marcel Guillot
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Pottery Studio Very Rare XL Vase by Marcel Guillot (1910 - 1985). Made in
Ceramic
$500
H 1.5 in Dm 10 in
Modernist French Studio Pottery Decorative Wall Plate with Bird Motif by Vasseur
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A charming piece of mid-century French studio pottery, this hand-painted ceramic wall plate
Ceramic
$950
H 10 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Roger Capron Vallauris Pottery Vintage 1950s French Studio Art Sun Face Vase
By Roger Capron
Located in Wilton, CT
studio in Vallauris, circa 1950s. Measures: 10" high, 5" wide, 2 1/4" deep. Excellent condition.
Stoneware
$616 / set
H 8.27 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of French Square 1960's Studio Pottery Vases in Blue and Green
Located in London, GB
the Vailaris area in the south of France.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern ACCOLAY Vase, Ceramic, Green & Purple, 1950s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
chapter in the history of French mid-century modern and studio pottery.
Ceramic, Stoneware
$534
H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Studio Ceramic Stoneware Pottery Large Wall Hanging Vase Signed
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-century studio ceramic stoneware pottery wall hanging vase from France. Large sized wall
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Studio Pottery Vase in Green Drip Glaze, Signed 1176
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
handmade studio art pottery vase bears the impressed mark “1176” on its base—likely a mold or artist code
Ceramic
$865Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.02 in W 8.67 in D 6.89 in
Sculptural Studio Pottery Ceramic Tea Coffee Pot Signed Memphis Mid Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An unusual sculptural segmented teapot and remarkable piece of ceramic art, captivating with its unique design and artistic expression. Crafted from beige glazed ceramic, the teapot ...
Ceramic
$288Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Studio Art Pottery Candle Holder Cactus Shaped Ceramic Object, signed F.B. 1960s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Studio Art Pottery ceramic candle holder cactus shaped art object, signed F.B
Ceramic
Jacques Poussine / Wall Plate, Sant Vicens, 1950s, Studio Pottery
By Jacques Poussine
Located in Munster, NRW
The wall plate, designed by Jacques Poussine in the 1950s, shows clear design parallels to artists such as Pablo Picasso, who created in Sant Vicens at the same time. Wonderful color...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 1.5 in Dm 6.89 in
Yvan Koenig, Gerbino Workshop / Ceramic Bowl, After 1975, Studio Pottery
By Yvan Koenig
Located in Munster, NRW
The ceramic bowl was made by in Jean Gerbino's Workshop in Vallauris by Yvan Koenig after 1975. The grape motif and the mosaic-like bottom of the bowl exhibit pastel green-blue tones.
Ceramic
Vintage Studio Pottery French Butter Dish
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage handmade studio pottery lidded French butter dish. Butter can be formed into the
Pottery
French Ceramic Table Lamp by French Pottery Studio Accolay in Vallauris
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
lamp from the ceramic studio of Accolay in Vallauris, France. Rewired for USA. A small shade with
Ceramic
Signed Vintage French Ultra-Modern Pottery Studio Vase
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
A true work of art, the masterful use of different glazes and decorations take this original studio
French Ceramic Vase with Handles from Quimper by Keraluc Pottery Studio
By Keraluc, Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
colors and the swirling designs are truly eye catching. Made in Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio
Ceramic
Set of Two Studio Pottery Vases, France, 1960s
By La Borne Potters, Jean and Jacqueline Lerat
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Set of two large Studio Pottery vases. Glazed earthenware. Rich dark brown crystallised glaze for
Stoneware
French Art Deco Inspired Luis Mendez Studio Pottery Lamp
By Louis Mendez
Located in New Windsor, NY
By master New york potter Luis Mendez. Hand thrown and decorated stoneware pottery lamp adorned
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Wood
Sold
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
1950s Wire and Clay Giraffe by Raphaël Giarrusso for Accolay Studio Pottery
By Accolay Pottery, Raphaël Giarrusso
Located in London, GB
A ceramicist and decorator of the 1950s, Raphaël Giarrusso is best known for his animal sculptures and his life-size medieval characters, in ceramic and wire. The giraffe is one of t...
Wire
Large Studio Pottery 1950s Ceramic Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and unique Studio Pottery ceramic two-light lamp France, circa 1950.
1950s French Freeform Studio Pottery Bowl in Textural White Ceramic
Located in London, GB
Organic hand formed bowl with ribbed outside is raised on a foot signed with the potters initials. Inside the glaze is a pale mustard yellow.
Ceramic
Sold
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 0.99 in
Vallauris Tiles Guitare Poulbot by R. Leduc Midcentury Studio Pottery, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vallauris R. Leduc Poulbot with Guitare on tiles, circa 1970, France The theme of the "poulbot
Faience
Mid-Century Pierced Pottery Studio Art Lamps - a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of midcentury lamps. They have lamps inside as above and can be lit 3 different way. Come with the original shades and fully wired.
Pottery
Sold
H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Large Vallauris Studio Pottery Table Lamp with Rattan Shade 1970s
By Vallauris
Located in Tilburg, NL
Large Vallauris Studio Pottery Table Lamp in Blue Glaze with Rattan Shade, France, 1970s. This is
Pottery
Large Vigorous Midcentury Studio Pottery Vessel in Earth Tones
Located in London, GB
Large organic hand formed stoneware (floor) vessel with one ear, 1950's France, unglazed with earth
Ceramic
Sold
H 0.6 in W 16.15 in D 6.7 in
Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio Pottery, Mid-Century Ceramic, Vallauris, 1960s
By Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio Pottery, mid-century ceramic, Vallauris, 1960s The ceramic is
Ceramic
Sold
H 9.45 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Midcentury Tea Set by Luc Vallauris Provencal Studio Art Pottery Faience Ceramic
By Luc Vallauris
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vallauris tea set by Luc French Studio Pottery France, circa 1950-1960 Stylish 1950s-1960s Art
Faience, Ceramic
Pair of Vintage French Hand-Built Ceramic Gourd Jars
Located in Chicago, IL
faience earthenware to modern studio pottery, French artisans have long celebrated the union of form and
Ceramic
1960s French Studio Glazed Ceramic Pottery Bottle with Stopper & Five Cups
By Studio Pottery
Located in London, England
An absolutely wonderful 1970s French Studio Pottery bottle with its original stopper and five
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 2.75 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Amelie Richter (Bavarian-French, 20th Century) Studio Pottery Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand made glazed studio pottery shallow bowl or plate by Amelie (Amely, Aly) Richter, in plum
Pottery
Midcentury Studio Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pitcher vase or jug; stamped and numbered; of graceful form with flared body and a beautiful handle. Gorgeous dominant beige with accent green and yellow colors. Simple...
Ceramic
Decorative French Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted, vintage French ceramic vessel is carefully decorated over a white base and
Ceramic
Sold
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Vintage French Studio Pottery Vase By Gustave Reynaud For Atelier Le Murier
By Le Murier, Gustave Reynaud
Located in Bristol, GB
handpainted decoration. By renowned French potter Gustave Reynaud (1915-1972) who founded the pottery, Le
Ceramic, Pottery, Earthenware
'Trapèze' Sculptural French Studio Ceramic Lamp
By Andre Borderie, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Trapèze' sculptural French studio ceramic lamp. Side opening and top oculus direct lighting.
Pottery
Sold
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Tea Service by Dieulefit Provencal Studio Art Pottery Green Faience Vallauris
By Dieulefit
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Studio Pottery Tea Service by Dieulefit Provence, France, circa 1960-1970 Attributed to
Faience
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 10.04 in
Vallauris Plate Midcentury Galleon One of a Kind Hand Decorated Studio Pottery
Located in Labrit, Landes
great addition to Provençal collection of Art Studio Pottery Good condition with two small old
Faience
Sold
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 11 in
French Midcentury Quimper Ceramic Vase from Keraluc Pottery Studio, 1950s
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
stamped for the innovative pottery studio Keraluc, near Quimper in Brittany, and the design number 12.
Ceramic
Vallauris Studio "Fat Lava" Studio Pottery Vase, France circa 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
This is a Stunning Vallauris Studio potteries vase and plate , France circa 1960′s. The modernist
Pottery
Ceramic Studio Pottery Lamp, France, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handmade studio ceramic lamp with a drip glaze finish. Custom made into a table lamp with
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Studio Pottery Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th century studio pottery vase of bottle form with mottled blue, cream and green glazes
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-20th Century Turquoise Glazed Studio Pottery Vase Lamp
Located in London, GB
A generously modeled mid-20th century studio pottery vase with deep turquoise crackle glaze, now
Ceramic, Pottery
Vase Accolay the Dancers, France, 1950s
By Accolay Pottery
Located in London, GB
Vase Accolay with anthropomorphic dancers, 1950s Reminds the dancers of Henri Matisse.
Pottery
$1,315Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.23 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase / Pitcher by Accolay 'circa 1960s'
By Accolay Pottery
Located in London, GB
Decorative midcentury ceramic vase / pitcher by Accolay (circa 1960s). A classically shaped piece from antiquity is reinterpreted in Accolay's unmistakable style. The pitcher has sof...
Stoneware
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.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
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.