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Icelandic Lava Ceramic Pottery by Glit Iceland, Circa 1960s
Icelandic Lava Ceramic Pottery by Glit Iceland, Circa 1960s

Icelandic Lava Ceramic Pottery by Glit Iceland, Circa 1960s

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern "Lava" ceramic pottery vase By Glit Iceland Iceland, Circa 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s
Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s

Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s

By Ragnar Kjartansson, Glit

Located in Andernach, DE

Set of 2 beautiful Scandinavian ceramic plates by Ragnar Kjartansson (1923-1989) of Iceland

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Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate
Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate

Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate

By Glit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glit Pottery was founded in 1958 by Einar Flason, a businessman; Petur Samundsen, then head of the

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Mid-20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Brutalist Glit Iceland Textured Lava Ceramic Bud Vase
Brutalist Glit Iceland Textured Lava Ceramic Bud Vase

Brutalist Glit Iceland Textured Lava Ceramic Bud Vase

By Ragnar Kjartansson, Glit

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

bottom. Ceramicist Ragnar Kjartansson founded Glit in 1957; the pottery operated at Óðinsgata downtown

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Mid-20th Century Icelandic Organic Modern Vases

Materials

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Brutalist Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s
Brutalist Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s

Brutalist Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s

$176Sale Price|41% Off

H 3.15 in Dm 3.15 in

Brutalist Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s

By Glit

Located in Esbjerg, DK

HF Gilt is a renowned Icelandic ceramic pottery studio. The clay used in this piece is made from

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Vintage 1970s Icelandic Brutalist Vases

Materials

Lava

Mid-Century Icelandic Ceramic Carafe Vase by Sigurdar Haukssonar, 1960s
Mid-Century Icelandic Ceramic Carafe Vase by Sigurdar Haukssonar, 1960s

Mid-Century Icelandic Ceramic Carafe Vase by Sigurdar Haukssonar, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Icelandic Ceramic Carafe Vase by Sigurdar Haukssonar for Handunnid Pottery Iceland

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20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl from Glit Pottery, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl from Glit Pottery, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl from Glit Pottery, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fat Lava Bowl from Glit Pottery, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

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20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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Alison Lousada Sculpted Ceramic Bottle Black Volcanic Glaze Vessel

Alison Lousada Sculpted Ceramic Bottle Black Volcanic Glaze Vessel

By Alison Lousada

Located in London, GB

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Alison Lousada Crafted Volcanic Textured Black and Gold Stoneware Modern Vessel
Alison Lousada Crafted Volcanic Textured Black and Gold Stoneware Modern Vessel

Alison Lousada Crafted Volcanic Textured Black and Gold Stoneware Modern Vessel

By Alison Lousada

Located in London, GB

. Alison's raw yet elegant vessels are inspired by her love of Japanese and African ceramics, Icelandic

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2010s English Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Ceramic

Gudmundur Einarsson Icelandic Falcon of Pottery De
Gudmundur Einarsson Icelandic Falcon of Pottery De

Gudmundur Einarsson Icelandic Falcon of Pottery De

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gudmundur Einarsson March b. Middal 1895 d. 1963. Icelandic falcon of pottery decorated with

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Vintage 1950s Icelandic Ceramics

Gudmundur Mar Einarsson, Icelandic Falcon of Art Pottery
Gudmundur Mar Einarsson, Icelandic Falcon of Art Pottery

Gudmundur Mar Einarsson, Icelandic Falcon of Art Pottery

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gudmundur Mar Einarsson b. Middal 1895 d. 1963: Icelandic falcon of art pottery decorated with

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Vintage 1940s Icelandic Ceramics

Gudmundur Mar Einarsson B. Middal 1895 D. 1963, Icelandic Falcon of Art Pottery
Gudmundur Mar Einarsson B. Middal 1895 D. 1963, Icelandic Falcon of Art Pottery

Gudmundur Mar Einarsson B. Middal 1895 D. 1963, Icelandic Falcon of Art Pottery

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gudmundur Mar Einarsson b. Middal 1895 d. 1963 Icelandic falcon of art pottery decorated with gray

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Glit Pottery Vase "Lava"
Glit Pottery Vase "Lava"

Glit Pottery Vase "Lava"

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H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 9.75 in

Glit Pottery Vase "Lava"

By Glit

Located in San Diego, CA

The Glit Pottery LLC was founded on June 10th, 1958 by Einar Eliasson, a businessman; Petur

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Vintage 1960s Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Lava

Sigurður Hákon Arnórsson Icelandic Volcanic Lava Art Pottery Vase
Sigurður Hákon Arnórsson Icelandic Volcanic Lava Art Pottery Vase

Sigurður Hákon Arnórsson Icelandic Volcanic Lava Art Pottery Vase

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very striking Icelandic art pottery vase decorated in lava glazes by Sigurður Hákon Arnórsson

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Vintage 1970s Icelandic Brutalist Vases

Materials

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Mid-Century Glit HF Icelandic Lava Pottery Vase
Mid-Century Glit HF Icelandic Lava Pottery Vase

Mid-Century Glit HF Icelandic Lava Pottery Vase

Located in Fairfield, CA

A beautiful mid-century Icelandic lava pottery vase. Beautiful earthy muted green drip glaze. Made

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Iceland Lava Ceramic Vase by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery
Iceland Lava Ceramic Vase by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery

Iceland Lava Ceramic Vase by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery

By Ragnar Kjartansson

Located in Washington, DC

Beautiful and substantial early pottery work by Ragnar Kjartansson (1923-1989) of Iceland. Ragnar

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Vintage 1960s Icelandic Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glit Pottery Vase 'Lava'
Glit Pottery Vase 'Lava'

Glit Pottery Vase 'Lava'

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H 9.75 in Dm 4.5 in

Glit Pottery Vase 'Lava'

By Glit

Located in San Diego, CA

The Glit Pottery LLC was founded on June 10, 1958 by Einar Eliasson, a businessman; Pétur

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Mid-20th Century Icelandic Brutalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Studio Pottery Piece by Haukur Dór Sturluson, Iceland, 1964
Large Studio Pottery Piece by Haukur Dór Sturluson, Iceland, 1964

Large Studio Pottery Piece by Haukur Dór Sturluson, Iceland, 1964

By Haukur Dór Sturluson

Located in Berkhamsted, GB

Large hand-thrown pot by Icelandic artist Haukur Dór Sturluson. Signed and dated on the base

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Vintage 1960s Icelandic Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glit Island Iceland Incised Bottle by Ragnar Kjartansson Studio, 1960s
Glit Island Iceland Incised Bottle by Ragnar Kjartansson Studio, 1960s

Glit Island Iceland Incised Bottle by Ragnar Kjartansson Studio, 1960s

By Ragnar Kjartansson

Located in Amherst, NH

Vintage 1960s Glit Island incised pottery bottle hand thrown in the Studio of Ragnar Kjartansson of

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Mid-20th Century Icelandic Scandinavian Modern Pottery

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Pottery

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Iceland Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Iceland pottery on 1stDibs. A piece of Iceland pottery — often made from ceramic, lava and stone — can elevate any home. 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 Iceland pottery made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made choice in our collection of Iceland pottery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Glit, Ragnar Kjartansson and Haukur Dór Sturluson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Iceland Pottery?

Prices for a piece of Iceland pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $1,900, while the average can fetch as much as $1,007.