Gustav Spörri Ceramic Vase, Ziegler Keramik, Switzerland 1959
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bern, BE
Gustav Spörri Vase with a varying deep green to pale green glaze with fish motifs .
Ceramic
$213Sale Price|25% Off
Gustav Spörri Ceramic Vase. No: 65476 69, Ziegler Keramik, Switzerland 1969
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bern, BE
Gustav Spörri Vase. Numbered: 65476 69 on base. Produced in 1969 for Ziegler Keramik, Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Ceramic
1950's Gustav Spörri Vase - Ziegler Schaffhausen, Switzerland
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bern, BE
1950's Gustav Spörri Ceramic Vase for Ziegler Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Ceramic
$262Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Swiss Gustav Sporri Studio Pottery Vase for Ziegler Schaffhausen
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Gustav Spörri was a notable Swiss ceramic designer, active during the mid-20th century.
Ceramic, Pottery
Gustav Spörri Decorative Plate - Ziegler Schaffhausen, Switzerland 1958
Located in Bern, BE
Gustav Spörri Decorative Plate/Bowl - Ziegler Keramik, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1958 With distinctive Perch design.
Ceramic
Gustav Spörri for Ziegler Schaffhausen Studio Pottery Vase, 1959
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking studio pottery vase by Swiss ceramicist Gustav Spörri for Ziegler Schaffhausen, dated 1959.
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Swiss Gustav Spörri Studio Pottery Large Bowl Piece Unique
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An exceptional vintage studio pottery bowl by Swiss ceramic artist Gustav Spörri, showcasing his distinctive mastery of expressive glazes and organic forms.
Ceramic, Pottery
Gustav Spörri Studio Pottery Vase with Sailing Boats, Ziegler Schaffhausen
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking studio pottery vase by Swiss ceramist Gustav Spörri (1920–2016) was crafted for Ziegler Schaffhausen.
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Swiss Art Pottery Vase by Gustav Spörri with Abstract Horse Motif
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage art pottery vase was created by the famous Swiss ceramic artist Gustav Spörri and showcases a highly expressive, abstract composition of galloping horses.
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic Vase by Gustav Spörri, Art Deco, 1930.
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Gustav Spörri, Art Deco, 1930. Ceramic vase, engraved green stoneware representing the different periods of the couple, by Gustav Spörri, 1930, Art Deco period. h: 3...
Ceramic
Gustav Spörri Vase - Ziegler Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1959
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bern, BE
1950's Ziegler Schaffhausen Ceramic Vase by renowned Swiss ceramisist and artist, Gustav Spörri (1902 - 1976). Produced by Ziegler Schaffhausen Keramik, Switzerland.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Studio Art Pottery Table Lamp By Gustav Sporri, Switzerland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, studio art pottery, table lamp by Gustav Sporri, Switzerland, features an interesting brutalist glaze with "cracked" surface treatment.
Brass
1950's Gustav Spörri Vase No. 1110/1 - Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bern, BE
1950's Ziegler Schaffhausen Ceramic Vase by Swiss Artist and Ceramisist, Gustav Spörri. Produced by Ziegler Schaffhausen Keramik, Switzerland.
Ceramic
Gustav Sporri Blue Swiss Art Pottery Lamp
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Gustav Spoerri hand painted glazed ceramic art studio table lamp. Featuring a hand crafted sculptural jug form in neutral gray highlighted abstract design lined in black with bright ...
Ceramic
Swiss Pottery Vase by Gustav Spörri for Ziegler Schaffhausen, 1950
By Gustav Spörri
Located in Basel, CH
Wonderful Ziegler pottery vase by Gustav Spörri for Ziegler, manufactured in the 1950s in Switzerland.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Turned Ceramic Vase, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic midcentury hand-turned vase with horisontal lines. Griege glaze with a minty tint over the terracotta colored clay. Artist unknown. Great vintage condition consistent with a...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
$3,462Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic decorative pitcher / decanter / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The vase is in a subtle hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze. It is decorated with a...
Ceramic
$2,366Sale Price|30% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli (circa 1970s)
By Carlo Zauli
Located in London, GB
Italian ceramic vase by Carlo Zauli (circa 1970s). A modernist piece which has borrowed its classical shape from antiquity. Like an ancient amphora without handles, the vase has a ca...
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
By Arabia of Finland, Annikki Hovisaari, Arabia
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s Great condition. Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'. Annikki Hovisaari...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,099
H 11.03 in Dm 4.34 in
Guido Gambone Midcentury Modern Design Stoneware Ceramic Vase, Italy 1950s
By Guido Gambone
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design stoneware vase, produced and desiged by Italian artist Guido Gambone with with “Gambone Italy” and Donkey logo mark under the base, production Italy ...
Ceramic
Nittsjö, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Nittsjö, Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 7.5” H x 6.25” diameter Diameter of opening: 2.25”
Ceramic
Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in a stout form with elegant blue hare’s fur glaze. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vases and vessels for...
Stoneware
Nittsjö, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A vase in green-glazed earthenware, crafted by Nittsjö in Sweden, 1940s Overall Dimensions (inches): 5"H x 5.6"W x 4.56"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Earthenware
Ceramic Vase By Guerrino Tramonti, Faenza
By Guerrino Tramonti
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Ceramic vase designed and produced by Guerrino Tramonti in 1950, Faenza. Glazed ceramic. Single piece. Original signature. Biography "Master of applied arts" who was involved in t...
Ceramic
$7,344
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Guido Gambone, Italian, 1950s, Signed
By Guido Gambone
Located in Asti, Piemonte
Ceramic vases by Guido Gambone, 1950s. Signed under the base. Biography Guido Gambone (June 27, 1909, Montella, Italy–1969, Florence) is one of the most important Italian ceramists ...
Ceramic
Stein Keramik Vase - West Germany Ceramic
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, BE
West German decorative vase produced by Fat Lava Keramik (W.Germany) in the early to mid-1970s. Features a black and white crackle glaze. Numbered on base: W.Germany 44-20 (20cm in ...
Ceramic
Karl Svensson Attribution, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase attributed to Karl Svensson for Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
Ceramic
Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell Ceramic Vase in Perfect Condition
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell (b. 1928) ceramic vase. In perfect condition. Measure: 25 cm high.
Louis Raynor Mid-Century Modern Studio Vase
By Louis Raynor
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Abstract Sgraffito design Studio Pottery Vase by Louis Raynor (1917-1999). Monogram signature on the Bottom. Measures: 5 3/4" H x 3 1/2" D. Mint condition. Louis Benjamin Rayno...
Clay
$865Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s)
By Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian ceramic vase with geometric motif by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). Discovered in North Central Italy, this particular piece has been well kept over the years....
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg Stoneware Vase for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1967
By Gustavsberg, Bernt Fridhagen
Located in Hammarö, SE
A refined stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, dated 1967. Executed in Friberg’s highly sought-after hare’s fur glaze (tùmáo), a glaze tradition originating in c...
Ceramic
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
Swedish Mid Century Modern, Ceiling / Flush Scone in Linen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This charming Swedish ceiling/wall sconce from the 1950s is a delightful blend of simplicity and detailing. This elegant lighting features a clean and minimalist design characteristi...
Linen
Italian Ceramic Vase Double Cone Shape with White Over Black Glaze
By Fausto Melotti
Located in Chicago, IL
This tall ceramic vase has a double cone shape with a low "waist". The white glaze over the black base coat is loosely applied with varied thickness and tiny air bubbles overall. The...
Ceramic
Gianfranco Frattini 'Aspide' Table Lamp for GUBI
By Gianfranco Frattini, Gubi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianfranco Frattini 'Aspide' Table Lamp for GUBI. Named after the Italian word for ‘asp’, for its serpentine form, the Aspide was designed as a versatile task lamp that may be adjus...
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$207Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.37 in Dm 7.87 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery Plate or Vide-poche by Michael Andersen, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A small stoneware vintage Bornholm pottery plate or Vide-poche from Denmark. Made by the talented Michael Andersen, this plate is iconic and so typical for this company, especially w...
Ceramic
Macassar and Bronze Desk Attributed to Marc Du plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in Montreal, QC
Macassar and bronze desk attributed to Marc Du plantier inset with leather top and sliding extension with brass side compartments Galerie Themes, Saint-Ouen Property from a Private N...
Macassar
Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 watts in E-26 socket. Lead time is 8-12...
Plaster
$8,248 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Walnut Dining Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid walnut side chairs with a lattice back, in the manner of Jacques Adnet.
Fabric, Wood
$40,600
H 29.3 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Steel
$10,734
H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Erik Mattsson 1, Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of...
Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut
Lalique “Bagatelle” Clear Glass Vase, France, Signed
By Lalique
Located in CABA, AR
A refined Lalique “Bagatelle” crystal piece, signed, produced in France. The Bagatelle model is one of Lalique’s celebrated designs, admired for its elegant lines and refined crysta...
Glass
$7,683
H 55.12 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Style Italian Dry Bar made of Oak Wood, Hand-carved Drinks Cabinet
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian hand-carved oak wood bar cabinet with four folding doors and central interior shelf. Discover the essence of Italian style with our stunning contemporary oak wood bar cabin...
Wood
$331 / item
H 2.76 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in
Miniature Penguin Handcast Solid Bronze Sculpture by Javier de la Rosa
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Polished bronze hand cast miniature penguin sculpture by artist Javier de la Rosa. Javier De la Rosa has created a series of bronze cast miniature sculptures that celebrate animals ...
Bronze
$26,811 / item
H 29.5 in W 66.9 in D 19.6 in
"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 12 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 8 or 12 drawers placed side by side onto...
Leather, Glass, Walnut
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.