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Mid-20th Century West Germany Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
A very collectable mid-century West Germany Studio Pottery Vase. This vintage handled vase features
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Jar
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Marius Van Woerden Fat Lava Decor Vintage Ceramic Jug, 1960s
By Marius Van Woerden, West German Pottery
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Ceramic studio production circa the 1960s. Marius Van Woerden focused on this type of brutalist ceramics
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Vintage Trio of Lisa Larson for Rosenthal Ceramic Candle Holders
By Rosenthal
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
. 1931) for the German company Rosenthal stamped and marked "Rosenthal - Studio Line" on the base. Fun
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
H 7.64 in W 5.36 in D 3 in
Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany C.1970
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany C.1970
In excellent condition commensurate of
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20th Century German Brutalist Vases
Materials
Pottery
'2' Studio Ceramic Vases by Maria Philippi for Søholm Stentøj, Denmark
By Maria Philippi, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Norwalk, CT
stunning set of (2) rare Danish Mid-Century ceramic vases, designed by Maria Philippi for Søholm Stentøj
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage MCM West German Studio Pottery Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM table vase. An iconic West German design with a repeating ring of design
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Duisburger Kunstgewerbe Mid Century Studio Pottery Wall Hanging 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Duisburger Kunstgewerbe Mid Century Studio Pottery Wall Hanging, Germany, 1960s.
Wonderful and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Midcentury German Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Tilburg, NL
Midcentury German Studio Pottery vase 1960s.
This is a very distinct midcentury German Studio
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery, Germany Bauhaus
By Roth Keramik, Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Fat Lava
Decade:
1960s
Origin:
Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery, Germany Bauhaus, 1950s
By Roth Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Decade:
1950s
Oriding:
Germany
Original
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Richard Uhlemeyer Hannover, Germany, 1940s
By Richard Uhlemeyer
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
crafts (ZDH)
Decade:
1940s
This original vintage Studio Pottery object was designed by Richard
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 9.45 in Dm 5.52 in
Abstract Studio Pottery Vase "Brutalist" Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1980s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1980s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 9.22 in Dm 5.71 in
German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase Steuler Ceramic, Germany
By Steuler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Steuler Keramik
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Geometrically Decorated Midcentury German Studio Pottery Vase, 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Geometrically Decorated midcentury Studio pottery vase, Germany, 1970s.
Wonderful vase in off
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
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H 9.85 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Vintage 1970s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery by Scheurich, Germany, Bauhaus
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Fat lava
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 11.62 in Dm 4.93 in
Abstract 31cm Ceramic Studio Pottery Object, Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1981
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
1980s
This original vintage Studio Pottery Object was
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 12.21 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 3.94 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Ceramic Vase West Germany Uebelacker Keramik Studio Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
of West German pottery - Uebelacker Keramik. The vase features stunning green, orange, beige and
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Extra Large 1960s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery Vase, Germany Bauhaus
By Roth Keramik, Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat Lava Art Vase
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Design:
Nr. 408-40
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 7.09 in Dm 7.68 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 7.09 in Dm 6.3 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Object by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 3.94 in Dm 5.32 in
XXL Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 11.03 in Dm 6.3 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 6.7 in Dm 4.73 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 8.67 in Dm 3.71 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1960s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 7.29 in Dm 5.12 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
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H 6.7 in Dm 5.2 in
XXL Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 7.88 in Dm 5.71 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 6.3 in Dm 5.52 in
Xxl Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
1970s Vintage German Handcrafted Dark Brown Studio Pottery Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
1970s German handcrafted matte chocolate brown pottery table lamp. The table lamp is interestingly
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Object by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany 1972
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
:
Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen
1925 †2005
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Studio Pottery Object was
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
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H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 3.35 in
Marguerite Wildenhain Signed Pond Farm Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Bowl
By Marguerite Wildenhain
Located in Studio City, CA
great addition to any Marguerite Wildenhain/ Pond Farm or Mid-Century Modern pottery/ ceramics
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 3 Studio Pottery Sculptural Objects Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
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H 6.3 in Dm 4.34 in
Stunning Mid Century Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1960s by Scheurich Keramik
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Object by.Horst Kerstan, Kandern Germany 1980s
By Horst Kerstan
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
the 1980s in Kandern in Germany. It is made of solid stoneware pottery and has a very unique brown
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in
Set of 2 Studio Pottery Sculptural Objects Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Pottery
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H 7.09 in Dm 4.34 in
Set of 2 Studio Pottery Sculptural Objects Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 5.32 in Dm 3.75 in
Set of 2 Studio Pottery Sculptural Objects Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Bremen
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Pottery
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H 5.52 in Dm 4.34 in
XL Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object, Otto Meier, Worpswede, Germany, 1960s
By Otto Meier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1960s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery and has a very
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Two German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Kreutz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Kreutz
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Dieter Crumbiegel, Germany, 1980s
By Dieter Crumbiegel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
his own Studio in the 1960s in Heinsberg in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 7.09 in Dm 8.27 in
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1962
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 2.52 in Dm 9.06 in
Abstract red Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in their own Studio in the 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 10.83 in Dm 4.34 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Objects by Rudi Stahl, Germany, 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
studio object set was designed by Rudi Stahl and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in Germany. It
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 8.27 in Dm 10.04 in
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1960s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 1.78 in Dm 6.3 in
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 3.04 in Dm 9.65 in
Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Studio Pottery Object was designed by Gerhard Liebenthron and produced in his own Studio in the 1970s in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 1.58 in Dm 10.63 in
Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Bruno and Ingeborg Asshoff, Germany, 1960s
By Ingeborg and Bruno Asshoff 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
and produced in their own Studio in the 1960s in Bochum Germany. It is made of stoneware pottery
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase Object Horst Kerstan, Kandern Germany 1980s
By Horst Kerstan
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
produced in his own Studio in the 1980s in Kandern in Germany. It is made of solid stoneware pottery and
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
Walter Gerhards West German Art Pottery 2270/16 Purple Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Walter Gerhards
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period Mid-Century Modern Style. The vase is composed of pottery with pierced decoration around the top
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Worpswede, Germany, 1970s
By Otto Meier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1970s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid ceramic pottery and has a very unique brown
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H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1970s
By Otto Meier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
1970s in Bremen, Worpswede in Germany. It is made of solid ceramic pottery and has a very unique green
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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H 3.35 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Lid Can by Wendelin Stahl, Germany, 1970s
By Wendelin Stahl
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Burg Coraidelstein, Germany. It is made of pottery ceramic and has a very unique beige, light blue etc
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H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl.
Finished in textured light
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl.
Finished in textured light
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl.
Finished in textured light
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl.
Finished in textured light
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Ceramic
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German Mid Century Studio Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of German mid century studio pottery available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and stoneware. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of German mid century studio pottery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of German mid century studio pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gerhard Liebenthron, Otto Meier and Scheurich Keramik produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a German Mid Century Studio Pottery?
A piece of German mid century studio pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $694, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $3,989.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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