Modern Animal Riccardo Gatti Faenza Ceramic
By Riccardo Gatti
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Riccardo Gatti faenza "Antelope” sculpture Animalier glazed “lustre” ceramic Signed under
Ceramic
$1,167
H 10.83 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Vase in Lustro Glaze by Riccardo Gatti Faenza 1950s
By Riccardo Gatti, Bottega Gatti
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful unique ceramic vase made by Bottega Gatti in Faenza, most probably during the 1950s or
Ceramic
Bottega Gatti Hand-Painted Polychrome Ceramic Vase 1980s Italy
By Bottega Gatti
Located in Palermo, IT
effect. Signed on the bottom "Bottega Gatti Faenza", Italian production from the 1980s. Wear consistent
Ceramic
$714Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.94 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Italian Futurism P. Rizzo '29 for Bottega Gatti hand-painted ceramic Inkwell '86
By Bottega Gatti
Located in Palermo, IT
Limitata a 250 esemplari" together with the brand "Bottega Gatti Faenza 1986". Wear consistent with age and
Ceramic
El Zuni by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
El Zuni by Roberto Matta is a ceramic plate created at Bottega Gatti (Faenza, IT) in 1995 in a
Ceramic
Vaso in ceramica Liverani Faenza
By Ceramiche Faenza, Pietro Melandri, Bottega Gatti, Ceramiche Artistiche Faenza
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in ceramica, produzione Liverani Faenza. Buone condizioni. Grazie
Ceramic
Floricor by Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Floricor by Roberto Matta is a ceramic bas-relief created at Bottega Gatti (Faenza, IT) in 1995 in
Ceramic
$590Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in Dm 7.88 in
Vaso della serie Pleiadi di Marta Servadei per Bottega Gatti
By Bottega Gatti
Located in Torino, IT
da Marta Servadei nel 2019 per la famosa Bottega Gatti fondata a faenza nel 1928. Attualmente la
Platinum
$33,661 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
By Riccardo Gatti, Giacomo Balla
Located in Catania, IT
Gatti from Faenza. Many publications of the Futurist period portray this exceptional Futurist sculpture
Pottery
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 13.78 in
"Crateri", wheeled bowl, reflex and matte light pink, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore rosa opaco. I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceramic...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 11.42 in
"Crateri", wheeled ceramic vase, reflex and matte black, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso centrotavola molto elegante in ceramica, foggiato al tornio. Smaltato e ingobbiato. Intervento a riflessi metallici e nero in terza cottura. I Crateri compongono la collezione...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 11.82 in
"Crateri", wheeled bowl, reflex and matte light pink, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore rosa opaco. I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceramic...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.57 in Dm 11.82 in
"Crateri", wheeled ceramic vase, reflex and matte purple, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso centrotavola molto elegante in ceramica, foggiato al tornio. Smaltato e ingobbiato. Intervento a riflessi metallici in terza cottura. I Crateri compongono la collezione di cer...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 4.73 in Dm 13.78 in
"Crateri", wheeled open mouth bowl, reflex and matte black, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore indigo opaco. I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceram...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 3.94 in Dm 11.82 in
"Crateri", wheeled open mouth bowl, reflex and matte purple, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore indigo opaco. I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceram...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 8.27 in Dm 11.82 in
"Crateri", wheeled ceramic vase, reflex and matte light blue, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso centrotavola molto elegante in ceramica, foggiato al tornio. Smaltato e ingobbiato. Intervento a riflessi metallici in terza cottura. I Crateri compongono la collezione di cer...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 3.94 in Dm 11.82 in
"Crateri", Wheeled Open Mouth Bowl, Reflex and Matte Black, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore nero opaco. I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceramic...
Majolica
Unavailable
H 4.73 in Dm 13.78 in
"Crateri", wheeled open mouth bowl, reflex and matte purple, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ciotola centrotavola molto elegante e leggera in ceramica, ha una forma con bocca aperta interno a riflesso esterno colore indigo opaco. I Crateri compongono la collezione di ceram...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.45 in Dm 12.21 in
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, berrettino and ivory glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso in ceramica elegante. Realizzato a mano colore azzurro chiaro avorioLe Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le Forme tonde di uno dei gi...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 18.12 in Dm 16.15 in
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, sienna, pink, yellow glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso in ceramica elegante. Colore Terra di Siena, Rosa, Giallo Chiaro Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme tonde di uno dei giochi...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.06 in Dm 16.15 in
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, yellow and sienna glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso grande in ceramica elegante. Centrotavola colore giallo chiaro terra di Siena . Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme tonde d...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.45 in Dm 12.21 in
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, black and dove-grey glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso in ceramica elegante e raffinato. Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme tonde di uno dei giochi più antichi e più popolari de...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 15.36 in Dm 11.82 in
Wheeled mesciacqua with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Mesciacqua foggiato al tornio con anse, smalto nero, corda nylon nera. Queste ceramiche provengono dalla tradizione contadina. Forme di secolare presenza, dettate da specifiche funz...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.3 in Dm 13.78 in
Wheeled spout with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Versatoio nero lucido grande Contenitore foggiato al tornio con anse, smalto nero, corda nylon nera Queste ceramiche provengono dalla tradizione contadina. Forme di secolare prese...
Ceramic, Nylon
Unavailable
H 18.12 in Dm 16.15 in
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, pink, ivory, dove-grey glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso grande in ceramica elegante. Colore rosa tortora avorio. Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme tonde di uno dei giochi più an...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 11.82 in
Wheeled spout with loops, black glaze, black nylon rope, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Versatoio nero lucido. Contenitore foggiato al tornio con anse, smalto nero, corda nylon nera Queste ceramiche provengono dalla tradizione contadina. Forme di secolare presenza, d...
Ceramic, Nylon
Unavailable
H 9.45 in Dm 16.15 in
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, black and light blue glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso grande in ceramica elegante. Centrotavola colore azzurro e nero . Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme tonde di uno dei gioch...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 29.53 in D 0.99 in
21st Century Italy, Carnation Panel, Ceramica Gatti, Designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in
21st Century Yellow Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 12.6 in D 13.78 in
21st Century Antique White Sculpture Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century two elephants antique white sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
21st Century White Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
21st Century Green Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
21st Century green celadon wale sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
21st Century Pistacchio Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Grey Blue Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
21st Century grey blue Alpine Ibex vase sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Italy. Green Bear Sculpture Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century green celadon bear sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 13.39 in D 17.72 in
21st Century Light Blue Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, specialized on creating ceramic art, that goes perfect for people passionate
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Italy Red Fox Sculpture Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 5.52 in D 9.06 in
21st Century White Matt Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
21st Century Grey Matt Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 4.73 in D 13.39 in
21st Century Burgundy Matt Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
21st Century Blue Matt Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 18.12 in Dm 7.88 in
21st Century Burgundy Matt Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in
21st Century White Matt Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 5.52 in D 6.3 in
21st Century Yellow Pastel Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
21st Century Yellow Hammered Bowl by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 4.53 in D 10.24 in
21st Century Light Grey Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 15.36 in
21st Century Italy Grey Blue Bowl Sculpture Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century grey blue turtles bowl sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Italy. Black Owl Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st Century black owl sculpture by Andrea Anastasio, Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
21st Century Italy Grey Blue Hare Sculpture Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Green Matt Hammered Bowl by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
21st Century Blue Matt Hammered Bowl by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
21st Century Light Grey Matt Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20.48 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
21st Century Brown Thin Neck Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
21st Century Baltic Blue Matt Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
21st Century Red Matt Hammered Bowl by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
21st Century Flat Side White Matt Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
21st Century Flat Side Pink Matt Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.18 in Dm 10.63 in
Semi-Refractory Engobe & Glazed Ceramic Sculpture "My Head Inside the Nature"
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Nature 2019" sculpture has been produced at the Bottega Gatti in Faenza in 2019. Handsigned by the artist
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Bull / signed Bottega Gatti Faenza
By Bottega Gatti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Ceramic Bull Hand Built with irredesant Glaze and embedded sand.
Clay
White Faenza Vase with Gulls Design by Ugo La Pietra for Ceramica Gatti
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Ugo La Pietra
Located in Milan, IT
This uniquely shaped ceramic vase, with two necks, was made on a lathe and enameled in earthenware. It was beautifully decorated with blue, light blue and red hand-painted designs de...
Ceramic
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Polychrome Sculpture "La Favorita del Presidente" by Enrico Baj, 1992
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Enrico Baj 1
Located in Brescia, Brescia
mastery of Laboratorio Gatti in Faenza. Crafted in 1992, this striking piece showcases the timeless beauty
Ceramic, Terracotta
Gio Ponti Bottle in Ceramic and Luster Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola 1990s
By Bottega Gatti, Gio Ponti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
deep blue shade with metal luster (decoration realized by Bottega Gatti Faenza). The manufacturer's
Ceramic, Luster
Gatti Faenza amphora vase
By Ceramica Gatti 1928
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful "oro" metallic luster ceramic vase made in 50-60s by Manifattura Gatti, Faenza, Italia
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass "Fruttiera" Sculpture / Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in an edition of fifty pieces by the Botega d'Arte Ceramiche Gatti of Faenza, Italy in
Sold
H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 13.78 in
21st Century High Red Sculpture Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
By Ceramica Gatti 1928, Andrea Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928 in Faenza
Ceramic
Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase for Boch Fréres, Belgium, 1920s
By Charles Catteau for Boch Freres
Located in Skanninge, SE
A very fine and typical Art Deco ceramic vase by Charles Catteau for Boch Fréres. Signed "Grès Kéramis D882 Ch. Catteau M". Very nice condition. No issues! CHARLES CATTEAU (1...
Ceramic
Modern Riccardo Gatti Signed Ceramic Vase
By Riccardo Gatti
Located in Roma, IT
Riccardo Gatti Italian important vase in glazed ceramic "a lustro". Faenza dating from the mid 1930s. Original label on the base Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompan...
Ceramic
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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.