$595 / item
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planter. Executed in matte orange glazed ceramic.
Ceramic
$1,750 / set
Set of Three 1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planters
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Three 1960s Gainey Orange Glazed Planters. Executed in matte orange glazed ceramic.
Ceramic
$156Sale Price|20% Off
Gainey Pottery Orange Plate For Planter Mid-Century Modern
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage planter plater by Gainey, in orange tone. Pottery glazed. USA circa the 1960s.
Pottery
1960s Gainey Ceramics AC-8 Orange Architectural Planters - Pair
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Details: • Authentic Gainey Ceramics • Model AC-8 • Rare orange speckled glaze • Brown-black granular detailing throughout • Glazed ceramic construction • California Modern / Mid-Ce...
Ceramic
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Gainey Pottery Orange Plate For Planter Mid-Century Modern #2
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage planter plater by Gainey, in orange tone. Pottery glazed. USA circa the 1960s.
Pottery
1960s Bright Orange Glazed Planter Modern Style Gainey Pottery USA
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Gainey Style Pottery Orange Planter Glaze exterior black flat interior 15 tall x 15.5 diameter Stamped at bottom.
Pottery
Small Mid Century Modern Pottery Orange Planter John Follis Gainey Era
By Gainey Pottery, John Follis
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mid Century Modern style vessel featuring a vibrant orange glaze and a contrasting black interior rim.Design Influence: The style resembles architec...
Pottery
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H 19.25 in Dm 19.5 in
Extra Large Gainey Sgraffito Ceramic Planter Pot, California Mid Century Modern
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Massive "Nuts and Bolts" sgraffito stoneware planter by Gainey in pristine condition, made in Southern California c. 1970s. At 19.5" in diameter and 19.25" high, to our knowledge it ...
Stoneware
1960s California Orange Gainey Pottery Planter Pot, USA
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s California Orange Gainey Pottery Planter Pot, USA. Gainey Ceramics, also known as Gainey Pottery, is a well-known pottery company based in La Verne, California, United States.
Ceramic
1970s Modern Orange Planter Art Pottery Style Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Style of Gainey Art Pottery Modern Ceramics Orange Planter 11.75 diameter x 9 h Unable to read maker stamp.
Pottery
Pink Twelve Inch Gainey Ceramic Planter
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A near perfect pink Gainey ceramic planter that epitomizes the charm and craftsmanship of California handcrafted ceramics. A piece of high quality and collectible California ceramics...
Ceramic
California Design Ceramic Planter by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
The piece measures 8"Dx 6.5"H and has a unique salmon orange-brown color; it would make a great desktop planter!
Ceramic
Rare Orange Speckle JS-12 Gainey Planter
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large, rare model JS-12 orange speckle planter by Gainey Ceramics of Laverne, CA.
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century Orange Pot by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
The glaze is bright orange with little dark specs.
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Bright Orange Planter
By Gainey Pottery, Architectural Pottery
Located in Framingham, MA
Excellent large Mid-Century Modern bright orange planter. 1960’s. Black inside. A few nicks along the rim. One spot of enamel loss on a side about the size of a finger print. I color...
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Orange Speckle Gainey Ceramic Planter T-17 with Tray
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Large orange speckle gainey ceramic planter T-17 with matching orange speckle tray.
Ceramic
Gainey P-12 Chalice Planter California Pottery Original, Orange
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Media, PA
Vintage original Gainey P-12 Chalice planter in a stunning orange glaze.
Pottery
Gainey Pottery Ceramic Pot or Planter, La Verne, California
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice ceramic pot or planter by Gainey Ceramics of La Verne, California. Best used with another pot to fit inside as there is no soil drainage hole. Beautiful yellow color. Marke...
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Size California Design MCM Ceramic Planters by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of mid-size California design MCM ceramic planters by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1990s. The planters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and mea...
Ceramic
Architectural Pottery "Tire Planter" by John Follis in Matte Red Glaze
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery small "Tire"' planter designed by John Follis in matte red glaze. The planter shows patina consistent with use and age. Structurally sound with minor glaze loss...
Ceramic
Large Vintage California Terra Cotta Planter Pot by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern ceramic pottery planter manufactured by Gainey Ceramics of La Verne, California, circa 1960's. Features a terra cotta finish and is recommended for indoor or outdo...
Ceramic
Brown Textured Gainey AC-12 Planter
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful example of the classic Gainey Ceramics AC-12 planter. Sporting a textured brown glaze. In excellent vintage condition. Planter is 12.5” deep 12.5” wide And 11” tall Th...
Ceramic
Large 1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 1970s Gainey Mustard Yellow Glazed Ceramic Planter. Executed in matte mustard yellow glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics m...
Ceramic
$432Sale Price|43% Off
H 8 in Dm 7.5 in
Rare Vintage Gainey Ceramics Planter – Ochre Yellow, Mid-Century Modern Pot
By Gainey Pottery
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with this rare vintage Gainey Ceramics planter, a striking piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted in La Verne, California, USA, this planter features a rich o...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Mod...
Ceramic
$1,395
H 9.8 in Dm 16 in
1960s Large Ceramic Planter Attributed to John Follis for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Large Ceramic Planter Attributed to John Follis for Architectural Pottery. Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example highly reminiscen...
Ceramic
Architectural Pottery Cylinder Planter in Ochre Glaze
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery small cylinder planter attributed to Laggard Tackett in an ochre glaze. The glaze shows a textured finish due to the firing process -- it was likely a "second"....
Ceramic
Set of 2 Italian Terracotta Planters by Silvestri
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking set of two Silvestri terracotta planters exemplifies timeless classical garden design combined with traditional handcrafted artistry. Each planter is formed from solid ...
Terracotta
Gainey Matte Glazed Ceramic Planter, circa 2000s
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gainey Matte Glazed Ceramic Planter, circa 2000s. Executed in matte off-white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics manufacturer G...
Ceramic
Large California Design MCM Ceramic Planter by Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large California design 17" ceramic planter by Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks, has a fo...
Ceramic
$1,604
H 2.37 in Dm 7.17 in
Cenedese Signed Large Vintage Murano Orange Colored Frosted Glass Bowl or Dish
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large 18cm wide Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray 'signed' by Cenedese. Wonderful translucent glass over bright orange with the textured look and feel of acid-etched / sandblasted f...
Murano Glass
Gainey Laverne California Matte Glazed Golden Ochre Planter Pot
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine planter pot from Gainey of Laverne California. Nice form, warm ochre matte glaze and excellent condition.
Pottery
$850
H 10 in Dm 13 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Glazed Terracotta Planter with Saucer by Deanna Nichols
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive ceramic planter/vase with corresponding saucer by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri). Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from ...
Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, Svaneke, Bornholm, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bowl, Svaneke, Bornholm, 1960s
Pottery
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
John Follis for Architectural Pottery Tire Planter
By Architectural Pottery, John Follis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stoneware planter by John Follis for Architectural Pottery. This example has a drum shape with a rounded lip that curves in at the top of the piece. Planter stamped "USA.” Dimension...
Stoneware
$400 / item
H 6 in Dm 8 in
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Clay Planter Pot Black Glaze
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery circa 1960. Most are Labeled on bottom. Made in USA California. Located in NYC. ...
Ceramic
Large 1960s Gainey Matte White Glazed Ceramic Planter
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 1960s Gainey Matte White Glazed Ceramic Planter. Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics manufacturer ...
Ceramic
$1,150
H 13.1 in Dm 17 in
1960s Architectural Pottery White Ceramic Planter Attributed to Lagardo Tackett
By Architectural Pottery, Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Architectural Pottery White Ceramic Planter Attributed to Lagardo Tackett Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example similar to the sou...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Planter, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Planter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century ...
Ceramic
Large Gainey Planter in Satin Black Glaze, California Architectural Pottery
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One architectural pottery planter finished in satin black glaze. Signed Gainey on the bottom. Made in California in 1960s. This item pairs perfectly with our pair of Gainey smaller ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Great Pair of Midcentury Planters by Gainey Pottery
By Gainey Pottery
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic midcentury textured glaze planters by Gainey Pottery, California, circa 1960s. These have no hole on the bottom.
Ceramic
$1,100 / set
H 14 in Dm 15.25 in
Two Large Mid-Century Modern Pottery Planters Yellow Gainey, USA, 15" and 13"
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Toledo, OH
Two large Mid-Century Modern pottery planters in yellow by Gainey Pottery, USA. Light crazing interior bottom of one. Two flea bites on bottom edge of one pot. Measures: 15.25" in di...
Pottery
$352Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in Dm 13.75 in
Architectural Pottery Planter, Aqua Green, California, 1960s, 13.75” Gainey Era
By Architectural Pottery, Gainey Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pottery planter in aqua green turquoise color. Architectural pottery design from California, USA circa the 1960s. In the Style of Gainey Ceramics. Signed u...
Pottery
Architectural Pottery Stoneware Cylindrical Planter
By Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery cylindrical planter. The CR16-15 planter has a stoneware exterior and interior with a smaller cylindrical base. Five planters available, priced individually. D...
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.