$520Sale Price|20% Off
Lagardo Tackett Ceramic Fish Glazed Platter, circa 1955
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
An iconic ceramic Fish platter designed by LaGardo Tackett, circa 1955.
Ceramic
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Ceramic Fish Plate, 1960s
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/platter by famed Mid Century designers LaGardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita.
Ceramic
$444Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate by Tackett & Fujita, 1960s
By Lagardo Tackett, Kenji Fujita
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s–1960s Mid-Century Modern ceramic fish plate designed by LaGardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita.
Ceramic, Pottery
Unavailable
H 1.25 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
LaGardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita Ceramic 'Fish' Platter, 1950s Studio Pottery
By Lagardo Tackett, Kenji Fujita
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic glazed ceramic collaboration by LaGardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita made in Santa Monica, California, circa 1950s.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of Three Lagardo Tackett Fish Platters
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of three glazed ceramic platters by Lagardo Tackett. Measures: Large 15" x 11" x 2". Medium 14" x 10 x 2". Small 9" x 6" x 2.
Ceramic
Large 19.5" Signed LaGardo Tackett Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare size 19.5" long LaGardo Tackett / Kenji Fujita terra cotta ceramic fish platter, with black, brown and white glazes one of his earlier creations during the first half of the 195...
Ceramic
Large Lagardo Tackett Studio Fish Ceramic/Pottery Glazed Platter.
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in this well known studio pattern .
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 11.85 in W 9 in D 1 in
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century designers LaGardo Tackett (the primary founder of “Architectural Pottery,”) and Kenji Fujita a...
Ceramic
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H 1.5 in W 15.25 in D 10.75 in
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in San Diego, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, X Large and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century designers LaGardo Tackett (the primary founder of “Architectural Pottery,”) and Kenji ...
Ceramic
Huge Lagardo Tackett Studio Fish Ceramic/Pottery Glazed Platter
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Berlin, DE
A great design by Tackett in this well known studio pattern. Tackett is famous for his Architectural pottery.
Ceramic
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H 1.25 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Lagardo Tackett & Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Studio City, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century designers LaGardo Tackett (the primary founder of “Architectural Pottery,”) and Kenji Fujita a...
Ceramic, Pottery
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H 1.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Lagardo Tackett and Ken Fujita Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate Sculpture
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Atlanta, GA
A LaGardo Tackett and Ken Fujita glazed ceramic mid century modern fish plate sculpture.
Ceramic
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H 1.38 in W 15 in D 10.75 in
Big Lagardo Tackett Ken Fujita Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate Sculpture
By La Gardo Tackett, Lagardo Tackett, Kenji Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely and large Lagardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita glazed ceramic Mid-Century Modern fish plate sculpture.
Ceramic, Pottery
Decorative Ceramic Vide-Poche by Pol Chambost, circa 1950s
By Pol Chambost
Located in London, GB
Decorative ceramic vide-poche by Pol Chambost (circa 1950s). Small yet elegant seashell-shaped form with white base and dark, grape-purple outline and lip. Outside of the centre, the...
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
Ceramic
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Fish Serving Dish
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A whimsical and beautifully crafted Italian ceramic fish serving dish designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960s. Expertly handmade and hand glazed in Italy, featuring a sculptu...
Ceramic
$250
H 1.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Large Ceramic Fish Platter, Hand Painted, Late 20th Century, Signed
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage studio pottery platter in the shape of a fish. Beautiful attention to detailing and hand painted designs. Perfect for serving large dishes or using as a centerpiece. ...
Ceramic
Jean Lurçat Vessel, France 1950's
By Jean Lurçat
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional & Large Lurçat Charger for Sant Vicens with Rascasse and leaves motif, numbered 39/50. Produced after one of the artist's drawings by the San Vicens ceramic studios in Pe...
Ceramic
Large Majolica Ceramic Fish Platter by Secla, 1960
By Secla
Located in Barcelona, ES
A glazed ceramic large fish platter in brown and toffee colors manufactured by Secla ceramics factory. Portugal, 1960s. A very interesting piece due to its very large size. Useful ...
Majolica, Ceramic
$521
H 1.19 in W 12.41 in D 4.34 in
Stig Lindberg Leaf Serving Dish, Faience, Gustavsberg Studio, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely serving dish in shape of a leaf in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio, it´s 31,5 x 11 cm. It´s close to mint condition. It´s marked with the Stig Lindbe...
Faience
$445
H 2.17 in Dm 11.82 in
Danish Modernist Ceramic Centerpiece Plate by Eva & Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Eva & Johannes Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unique slate black and white dish/bowl decorated with fish. It was designed by the Danish Husband and wife - design duo Eva & Johannes Andersen during the 1960s. The piece is signed ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century French Ceramic Fish Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
By Robert Picault
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century French Ceramic fish dish signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Ceramic
$1,280
H 15 in Dm 15 in
Modernist West German Ceramic Wall Plate Object Helmut Schärfenacker, 1960 "fish
By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Producer: Atelier Schäffenacker, Ulm Germany Design: Helmut Schäffenacker original vintage ceramic wall plate with abstract hand-painted and colorful illustrations of Modernist...
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Jerome Massier Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Jerome Massier Vallauris platter , circa 1950. Decorated with green leaves and flowers on a white background. 15 by 10.7 inches.
Ceramic
Georges Jouve Ceramic Dish, 1950s
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches "La Figue" signed with apollon mark Measures: 15 x 15 cm.
Ceramic
$445
H 1.46 in Dm 12.37 in
Blue Ceramic Wall Plate or Dish with Fish by Karlsruher Majolika, circa 1960s
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe, Karlsruher Majolika
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern ceramic wall hung art plaque or plate by Karlsruher Majolika (Majolica) circa 1970. The detail, as well as the splendid coloring, is simply stunning - th...
Ceramic
$1,062
H 1.5 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in
Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit Stoneware Platter with Incised Fish Motif
By Jacques Pouchain and Atelier Dielufit
Located in Downingtown, PA
Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit Stoneware Platter with Incised Fish Motif Circa 1960 This large oval stoneware platter by Jacques Pouchain (French, 1927–2015) is a signature work...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,943Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 18.51 in D 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron, France
By Roger Capron
Located in London, GB
A large decorative platter by artist Roger Capron (1922 - 2006) who founded the craft-based workshop in Vallauris, France, l'Atelier Callis, where his creations contributed to a veri...
Ceramic
Mid‑Century Ceramic Fish by Amphora, Belgium 1960s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A playful yet finely crafted example of Belgian mid‑century ceramic art, this 1960 sculptural fish. Created by the renowned Amphora workshops, it captures the era’s fascination with ...
Ceramic
Art Deco Table Lamp, Ceramic with Japonisme Design, 1928, New Shade
By Amitābha Studio, Koninklijke Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
An Art Deco Dutch ceramic table lamp made from a 1928 PZH Gouda Yozea vase, featuring Japonisme floral decoration in cobalt and teal, paired with a hand-woven silk sari ribbon lampsh...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$4,874Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
By Shorter & Son Ltd 1, Vallauris, Gil Vargas Segovia, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Waechtersbach Ceramics
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and terracotta fishes in different shapes a...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
Piero Fornasetti, Oranges Tray, Atelier Fornasetti, ca. 1955
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Firenze, IT
Rare oranges aluminum Tray Prod. Fornasetti, Milan, Italy, ca. 1955 Serigraphed metal. Label not present H 4.5 cm x 39 x 51 cm Bibliography: Mariuccia Casadio, Barnaba Fornasett...
Metal
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Vintage Hand Painted Fish Tile
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vibrant vintage ceramic tile is a captivating example of mid-century decorative art, featuring a whimsical school of hand-painted fish against a rich, saturated emerald green gl...
Ceramic, Paint
$3,306
H 51.97 in W 44.89 in D 13.78 in
Art Deco Stylish Display Vitrine Cabinet in Walnut, English, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Beautiful and original 1930s Art Deco English walnut display cabinet. A lovely piece of furniture that's veneered in figured mid tone walnut. Still retains its original silk interior...
Glass, Walnut
$631Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Ribera Handmade Large Centerpiece Bowl - Stoneware
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful large centerpiece bowl crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this extra large fruit bowl showcase...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
$12,500
H 24.13 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Edward Wormley Tall Janus Occasional Table with Natzler Tiles for Dunbar 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare, tall version of the Janus Occasional table, Model 6047, designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Janus line in 1960. The table contains twenty five original Gertrude and Otto...
Ceramic, Walnut
$1,610 / item
H 22 in W 17 in D 17 in
Organic Modern Solid Wood Oak Stool or Side Table by Last Workshop
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
An organic modern style side table or stool made from solid white oak. Made by Last Workshop, 2023 White oak, dark oil finish. Measures: 17" diameter x 22"H Seat height: 18" ...
Oak
Ib Kofod Larsen, Easy Chair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Paris, IDF
Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden. One of the most striking pieces of this collaboration ...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Budding Vase, model 20708, 1st quality
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Axel Salto, Budding Vase, circa 1968 for Royal Copenhagen Stoneware with green/brown Solfatara glaze, incised signature, painted with model number 20708 and manufacturer's mark [Den...
Stoneware
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$50,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 100 in D 19 in
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare and important sculptural double dresser was designed by Vladimir Kagan and handcrafted by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc during the 1950s in New York. Each of the two chests are s...
Walnut
Moroso Shadowy Armchair by Tord Boontje
By Tord Boontje, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shadowy is part of M’Afrique, a range of furniture conceived by the designer and produced by African craft weavers using the yarn of fishing nets. The designs are all different and o...
Steel
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.
