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Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish
Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish

Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in New York, NY

Italian 1960's hand painted colorful ceramic dish by Giovanni DeSimone, hand crafted in Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1960s Piero Fornasetti Roman Foot Italian Design Blue Pottery
1960s Piero Fornasetti Roman Foot Italian Design Blue Pottery

1960s Piero Fornasetti Roman Foot Italian Design Blue Pottery

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Brescia, IT

Blue pottery by Piero Fornasetti Italy, 1960 Perfect condiction.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1960s by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla Design Pottery Ashtray
1960s by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla Design Pottery Ashtray

1960s by Angelo Mangiarotti for Brambilla Design Pottery Ashtray

By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Brescia, IT

Blue pottery ashtray Perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

1960s by Giotto Stoppino for Brambilla Italian Design Ceramic White Vase
1960s by Giotto Stoppino for Brambilla Italian Design Ceramic White Vase

1960s by Giotto Stoppino for Brambilla Italian Design Ceramic White Vase

By Giotto Stoppino, Fratelli Brambilla

Located in Brescia, IT

"Aster" series White pottery vase "Brambilla" mark impressed Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

-Century Modern Brand: Bitossi Designer: Aldo Londi Country of Origin: Italy Item Type: Vintage, Antique or

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

By DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Bright Happy, Smiley Ceramic Plate, 1960s
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Bright Happy, Smiley Ceramic Plate, 1960s

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Bright Happy, Smiley Ceramic Plate, 1960s

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Happy and smiley hand painted ceramic plate from DeSimone, Italy, circa 1960s A super, fun plate

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Mid-Century Set of 10 Bertoncello Roberto Rigon Vases, Italy 1960s
Sculptural Mid-Century Set of 10 Bertoncello Roberto Rigon Vases, Italy 1960s

Sculptural Mid-Century Set of 10 Bertoncello Roberto Rigon Vases, Italy 1960s

By Bertoncello, Roberto Rigon

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Stunning set of 10 sculptural ceramic Bertoncello vases from Italy, dating back to the 1960s. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 1960's Amber & Green Etched Pottery Lamp
Italian 1960's Amber & Green Etched Pottery Lamp

Italian 1960's Amber & Green Etched Pottery Lamp

Located in Aspen, CO

Beautiful Italian pottery lamp from 1960's with unique etchings, bright colors and a custom shade.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

1960s Italian Sgraffito Pottery Table Lamp Augusto Giulianelli San Marino
1960s Italian Sgraffito Pottery Table Lamp Augusto Giulianelli San Marino

1960s Italian Sgraffito Pottery Table Lamp Augusto Giulianelli San Marino

By San Marino Pottery

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A large 1960s Italian Sgraffito Pottery Table Lamp in the style of Augusto Giulianelli, San Marino

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

1960's Italian Abstract Girl Figure Leather Wrapped Pottery Bowl Dish Italy
1960's Italian Abstract Girl Figure Leather Wrapped Pottery Bowl Dish Italy

1960's Italian Abstract Girl Figure Leather Wrapped Pottery Bowl Dish Italy

By Guido Gambone, Raymor

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Italian leather wrapped ceramic/pottery dish/low bowl, circa 1960's. Attributed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid Century 1960's Italian Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bowl Dish
Vintage Mid Century 1960's Italian Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bowl Dish

Vintage Mid Century 1960's Italian Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bowl Dish

By Raymor, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Italian ceramic/pottery dish/low bowl, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is signed

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Fortunata Tuscany Italian Art Pottery Sculptural Bowl
1960s Fortunata Tuscany Italian Art Pottery Sculptural Bowl

1960s Fortunata Tuscany Italian Art Pottery Sculptural Bowl

By Fortunata Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Italian Pottery Tuscany Large Sculptural Red Bowl Maker stamp for Fortunata made in Tuscany Italy

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mancioli Italian Modernist Op Art China Set 1960s
Mancioli Italian Modernist Op Art China Set 1960s

Mancioli Italian Modernist Op Art China Set 1960s

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian Modernist china set by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s. 40 pieces total, comprising of (8

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase
1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase

1960's Aldo Londi Bitossi for Raymor Italy Abstract Ceramic Pottery Bird Vase

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic/pottery red ashtray, circa 1960s. Made in Italy and is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Italian Vase Modigliani Art Pottery Hand Painted Roma
1960s Italian Vase Modigliani Art Pottery Hand Painted Roma

1960s Italian Vase Modigliani Art Pottery Hand Painted Roma

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1960s Italian Art Pottery Hand Painted Roma floral pattern 11 h x 5.25 diameter

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s Beautiful and quite rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s 21" high (to finial) · 15" to socket · 10.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Ceramic Vase by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s
Ceramic Vase by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s

Ceramic Vase by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual black and white ceramic vase, hand-painted by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

1960's Italian Lava Glaze Large Table Lamps
1960's Italian Lava Glaze Large Table Lamps

1960's Italian Lava Glaze Large Table Lamps

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Large pair of 1960's lava glaze brass and walnut base Italian table lamps, newly rewired in silk

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s
Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s

Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s. Wonderful and very large mid century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s
Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s

Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Adorable Italian Luster Glazed Studio Pottery Figurine 1960s A highly adorable mid century child

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

HORIZON - Mid Century Studio Pottery Basket / Bowl / Vase - Italy - Circa 1960's
HORIZON - Mid Century Studio Pottery Basket / Bowl / Vase - Italy - Circa 1960's

HORIZON - Mid Century Studio Pottery Basket / Bowl / Vase - Italy - Circa 1960's

Located in Chatham, ON

1960's. Excellent/mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restoration - minimal signs of age

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Bitossi Studio Pottery Lava Glaze Vase Pitcher Italy 1960s
Bitossi Studio Pottery Lava Glaze Vase Pitcher Italy 1960s

Bitossi Studio Pottery Lava Glaze Vase Pitcher Italy 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Bitossi Studio Pottery vase or pitcher is a beautiful example of Italian mid-century modern art

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

1960s Raymor Bitossi Blue Bowl Italian Art Pottery
1960s Raymor Bitossi Blue Bowl Italian Art Pottery

1960s Raymor Bitossi Blue Bowl Italian Art Pottery

By Raymor

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Italian Pottery attributed to Bitossi Raymor Signed Italy 10 in diameter x 3.75 Tall

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1960s Sicilian Hand Painted Blue Dish Art Pottery Caltagirone Italy
1960s Sicilian Hand Painted Blue Dish Art Pottery Caltagirone Italy

1960s Sicilian Hand Painted Blue Dish Art Pottery Caltagirone Italy

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Hand painted Dish Art Pottery Sicilian Bowl by Caltagirone Ceramics Italy Signed 2 h x 5.75

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Large 1960s San Marino Italian Art Pottery Raymor Vase
Large 1960s San Marino Italian Art Pottery Raymor Vase

Large 1960s San Marino Italian Art Pottery Raymor Vase

By Libertas, San Marino 1

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Italian San Marino pottery vase, circa 1960's. San Marino is a tiny independent republic within Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Sammarinese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Lava

Pair Italian Mid-Century Slip-Decorated Sgraffito Pottery Lamps , C. 1960s
Pair Italian Mid-Century Slip-Decorated Sgraffito Pottery Lamps , C. 1960s

Pair Italian Mid-Century Slip-Decorated Sgraffito Pottery Lamps , C. 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Slip-Decorated Sgraffito Pottery Lamps on Blackened Wood Bases This

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery, Hardwood

Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp
Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp

Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp

By Guido Gambone

Located in New York, NY

Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern pottery and aluminum Italian table lamp, newly rewired and ready to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum

Marcello Fantoni Studio Pottery, Handmade, Italy, 1960s
Marcello Fantoni Studio Pottery, Handmade, Italy, 1960s

Marcello Fantoni Studio Pottery, Handmade, Italy, 1960s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in South Jordan, UT

Handmade lava glaze studio pottery by Marcello Fantoni created in Italy during the 1960s. This pot

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Vase attributed to Bertoncello, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Pottery Vase attributed to Bertoncello, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Vase attributed to Bertoncello, 1960s

By Bertoncello

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Pottery Vase attributed to Bertoncello, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bistossi Cylindrical Pottery Vase Trellis Design Italy 1960s attrib. A. Londi
Bistossi Cylindrical Pottery Vase Trellis Design Italy 1960s attrib. A. Londi

Bistossi Cylindrical Pottery Vase Trellis Design Italy 1960s attrib. A. Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Miami, FL

on bottom with underglaze black ink - V 339/20 ITALY Condition: Very Good. Minor wear consistent

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Italian Studio Pottery Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Studio Pottery Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Studio Pottery Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s

By Roberto Rigon, Bertoncello

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Multicolor Pottery Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Multicolor Pottery Ceramic Vase, 1960s

Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Multicolor Pottery Ceramic Vase, 1960s

By Elio Schiavon

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Elliptical-shaped midcentury modern design pottery ceramic vase designed by italian artist Elio

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1960's Raymor Alvino Bagni Abstract Ceramic Wall Mount Sculpture Italy
Vintage 1960's Raymor Alvino Bagni Abstract Ceramic Wall Mount Sculpture Italy

Vintage 1960's Raymor Alvino Bagni Abstract Ceramic Wall Mount Sculpture Italy

By Alvino Bagni, Raymor

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful Raymor ceramic/pottery abstract wall hanging plaque art piece or charger low bowl. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Pair of 1960s Italian Art Pottery Table Lamps
Tall Pair of 1960s Italian Art Pottery Table Lamps

Tall Pair of 1960s Italian Art Pottery Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A sleek, colorful large pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern glazed pottery lamps with polished

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Nickel

1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy
1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy

1960s Figural Zebra Bowl Animal Art Pottery by Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy

By Aldo Londi

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern figural zebra bowl animal art pottery by Aldo Londi

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Large Pottery Table Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Large Pottery Table Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Large Pottery Table Lamps by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Bitossi, Italy, during the 1960s. Made of heavy pottery - ceramic and glazed in gorgeous shiny silver or

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery Vase Moroccan Pattern Design 1960s Italian Raymor
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery Vase Moroccan Pattern Design 1960s Italian Raymor

Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery Vase Moroccan Pattern Design 1960s Italian Raymor

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A lovely Moroccan style art pottery vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci from the 1960s, made of brown

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Pottery Dish or Bowl in the style of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s
Vintage Italian Pottery Dish or Bowl in the style of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s

Vintage Italian Pottery Dish or Bowl in the style of Marcello Fantoni, 1960s

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual Italian ceramic dish with a palet of diffrent colored hand applied glazes. Anonymous

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Studio Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Studio Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Studio Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi, 1960s

By Bitossi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Italian Rimini Blu Studio Pottery Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Italian Pottery 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Italian pottery 1960s available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, all Italian pottery 1960s available were constructed with great care. Italian pottery 1960s have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Italian pottery 1960s made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many Italian pottery 1960s are appealing in their simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor produced popular Italian pottery 1960s that are worth a look.

How Much are Italian Pottery 1960s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $37 on the low end and $6,000 highest priced.

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

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.

Questions About Italian Pottery 1960s
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a ceramic piece is Italian pottery, turn it over. Genuine Italian pottery normally has a rough unglazed area. Many pieces bear the mark of the artist or workshop who produced it. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What is most unique about ancient Italian pottery is its finish. Many pieces featured a tin glaze that is highly resistant to chipping and fading. The technique dates back to 9th-century Mesopotamia. You'll find a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To identify Italian pottery marks, you can try checking trusted online resources and databases. Search for a description of the mark or browse images to look for ones that match. Because it can be difficult to determine the authenticity of pottery, you may wish to seek the help of a certified appraiser who is knowledgeable about Italian makers. With respect to Italian porcelain, major manufacturers include Richard Ginori and Capodimonte (the latter was founded by King Charles VII of Naples). Beginning in the mid-18th century, porcelain made by King Charles VII’s factory was stamped with a fleur-de-lis, usually in underglaze blue. Pieces from Ferdinand’s were stamped with a Neapolitan N topped by a crown. When secondary manufacturers began production, they retained this mark, in multiple variations. Find a collection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if Italian pottery is real, first look at its markings and use trusted online resources to identify the possible maker. From there, research the defining characteristics of pottery made by that particular artisan, workshop or manufacturer and use those as a guide to evaluate your piece. You can also use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer to receive professional authentication. Explore a diverse assortment of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell an antique Italian pottery apart from other pieces, do some research using trusted online resources. First, identify the maker by looking for marks on the bottom or interior. Once you know who produced your pottery, you can then explore the styles and types of pieces they produced over the years and use this information to estimate your piece's age. For pottery to be antique, it must be at least 100 years old. If you'd like assistance with the dating process, talk to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of antique Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.