MCM California Pottery Ceramic "Gazer" Bright Pink Flamingo Figurine Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green "Gazer" flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form, walking down a grassy field. It comes in a gloss ...
Ceramic
MCM California Pottery Tropical Ceramic "The Stroller" Pink Flamingo Figurine
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green long-legged "The Stroller" flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form walking down on a grassy field....
Ceramic
Large 10" MCM California Pottery Ceramic Bashful Pink Flamingo Tabletop Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and green Drinking flamingo ceramic figurine with a bashful expression. The statue detailed a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form standing on a grassy fi...
Ceramic
MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani Girl Planter Set by Delee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century matching Hawaiian Hula girl ceramic planter set by the Delee pottery company
Ceramic
MCM California Pottery Hawaiian Hula Leilani & Maui Ceramic Planter Set by Delee
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Mid-century matching Hawaiian Hula Leilani & Maui ceramic planter set by the Delee pottery
Ceramic
MCM Indian Clay Nemadji Roadside Pottery Marbled Vase in Orange and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
and browns. The bottom is marked with an Indian silhouette and reads Nemadji Pottery, USA
Clay
Sold|$65
Mid Century Art Pottery Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
design in blue and green glazes. Similar in quality to mcm art pottery by Raymor or Bitossi. Unsigned.
Pottery
MCM Blue and Green Drip Glaze Planter Bowl by Judy of California
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century California pottery planter bowl. Beautiful green and blue drip glaze with a textured
Pottery
Midcentury Modern Studio Pottery Sculptural Pearl Creamer Signed Art 1970s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Creamer MCM Studio Pottery in pearl modern creamer signed art Sculptural design 3.63 h x 5 D x
Pottery
1950s MCM Swedish Single Handled Jug by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand Factory
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in London, England
. The pottery, stoneware jug features a wonderful smooth glaze in marble effect tones of browns and
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s Italian Art Ceramic Pottery Bitossi Hedgehog Piggy Bank Aldo Londi Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1960s by Aldo Londi of Bitossi ceramic Art Pottery Italy MCM Handmade piggy bank figural
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Studio Pottery Triangular Vase, circa 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
Bespoke mcm studio pottery vase ft. brutalist geometry. Ceramic glazed; dove gray and oxblood
Ceramic, Clay
Roy Hamilton "Faux Marble" Bowl, circa 1980
By Roy Hamilton
Located in Kinderhook, NY
of Liberty of London, he signed up for pottery classes at the midtown YMCA. Soon he had set up a
Ceramic
Sold|$68
MCM Pottery Cat Planter
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century pottery cat planter. Great design reminiscent of David Stewart pottery. Dark glossy
Pottery
MCM Pottery Lamp in the Manner of Marianna von Allesch
By Marianna von Allesch
Located in Astoria, NY
Tall and sculptural pottery lamp in the manner of Mariana von Allesch, with beautiful pigmentation
Pottery
Vintage MCM Pottery Lamp Mid Century Turquoise Original Rattan Drum Shade 1960's
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage mid century pottery lamp in organic gourd form with great turquoise/blue/green glaze and
Pottery
1970s MCM Striking Pottery Abstract Brutalist Art Sculpture
By Paul Evans
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Pottery in brutalist style. Not perfect. With imperfections, looks like the clay
Pottery
Sold|$375
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery planter, circa 1970s. This gorgeous wheel thrown and hand finished
Stoneware
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery lidded jar signed by artist "Coffey", circa 1976. This gorgeous hand
Stoneware
MCM Danish Michael Anderson & Sons Art Pottery Plate “Mother Mary & The Magis”
Located in Big Flats, NY
MCM Danish Michael Anderson & Sons Persia Glaze Art Pottery Plate “Mother Mary & The Magis” by
Pottery
Large MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Cookie Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM stoneware studio pottery cookie jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous wheel thrown and
Stoneware
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Lidded Jar by Amy Donaldson
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware studio pottery lidded jar by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1950s. This gorgeous
Stoneware
1980s Modern Art Pottery Flower Pitcher signed
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Art Pottery Decorative Flower Pitcher. Signed Carla Measures: 7.13 tall x 8.38 D x 6.25 W
Pottery
1960s Mid-Century Teapot Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics California Cabinmodern McM
By Edith Heath
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears to be unused. In a wonderful speckled tan glaze. Impressed marking is the older HEATH logotype. Copper handle with vinyl braiding. Measures about 9 tall with handle up, and a...
Copper
MCM 1960s Italian Hand Painted Female Head on Ceramic Egg Form Piggy Bank
By Coop Ceramic Art
Located in St. Louis, MO
Whimsy MCM 1960s Italian hand painted female head in egg form piggy bank. Hand painted in Italy. In
Ceramic
Sold|$220
MCM Earthenware Studio Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique shape earthenware studio pottery MCM vase, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage
Earthenware
MCM Rectangular Turquoise California Pottery Tray - Valley Vista Pottery
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century California pottery tray. Nice atomic design, rectangular shape with an oval interior
Ceramic
1960s Asian Blue MCM Organic Stoneware Pottery Coffee Mugs Hand Painted
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Asian Blue MCM Organic stoneware pottery coffee mugs Hand Painted 5.38 tall x 2.38 diameter
Pottery
Tall California Design MCM Ceramic Planter in the Style of Gainey
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice tall California design 10" ceramic planter in the style of Gainey of LaVerne, California, circa 1960s. The planter is in very good vintage condition with no chips or crac...
Ceramic
Bitossi Londi Pottery for Goodfriend Rooster Bowl Raymor Italian Vintage MCM
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster bowl. Circa 1960's
Pottery
Bitossi Londi Rimini Raymor MCM Sahara Decor Pottery Italian Ceramic Lamp
By Bitossi
Located in Wilton, CT
Bitossi pottery lamp in Rimini Sahara decor, circa 1960s. Nice, large, rotund form with crisp
Pottery
MCM Studio Pottery Lidded Stoneware Vessel by Joel Edwards
By Joel Edwards, Peter Voulkos
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM Studio Pottery lidded stoneware vessel by Joel Edwards, circa 1960s. The incised piece
Stoneware
Vintage Ceramic Vase Jacques Blin Guido Gambone Bitossi Style Pottery MCM
By Jacques Blin, Bitossi, Guido Gambone
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage ceramic vase decorated with different handpainted geometric bands and a large scene of African hunters in the middle by unknown artist. Unreadable mark to the base.
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Studio Pottery Vase Sgraffitto Striped Cabinmodern Heart Shape McM
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Also shown in a much more natural realistic low light situation where the piece looks much darker.
Stoneware
MCM California Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry and Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM California studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry and Terry Brown, circa
Brass
MCM California Studio Pottery Table Lamp by Larry and Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM California studio pottery stoneware table lamp by Larry and Terry Brown, circa
Brass
1960s Danish Ostergaard Studio Pottery Gourd Vase Sphere Stoneware Sculpture McM
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful, geometric incised piece of midcentury Scandinavian pottery.
Stoneware
Antique California Pottery Tile Wrought Iron Table Spanish Colonial Vintage MCM
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique wrought iron California pottery tile table with modernist geometric design, circa 1920's
Iron
MCM Italian Green Pottery Lamp by Raymor Attributed to Alvino Bagni
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Topeka, KS
Very handsome large Mid-Century Modern Italian green mottled pottery lamp marked Raymor Italy and
Ceramic
Pair of Large MCM Studio Pottery Stoneware Table Lamps by Larry & Terry Brown
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of large MCM studio pottery stoneware table lamps by Larry & Terry Brown, circa 1970s. The
Stoneware
Sold|$275
MCM Stoneware Vase by Jasba
By Jasba
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM stoneware vase with a blue grenade like finish by Jasba of Germany, circa 1970s
Pottery
MCM Bitossi Petite Yellow Vase by Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM Bitossi petite yellow vase by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The hand thrown vase is
Pottery
1970s Hanging Bell Wind Chime White Art Pottery
By Paolo Soleri
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Hanging Bell Art Pottery 11.5 h x 4 diameter x 3.63 Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
Pottery
1960s Japan MCM Set of Two Colorful Mugs Hand Painted Stoneware Lava Glaze
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Japan Stoneware Modern pottery set of two colorful mugs Organic hand painted design lava
Pottery
MCM Sgraffito Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta Series
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
A vibrant orange glaze and gold gilt MCM Sgraffito ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Seta
Pottery
Pair of Modernist MCM Black Barro Negro Vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of modernist MCM black barro negro pottery vases by Doña Rosa of Oaxaca, Mexico
Pottery
Signed Mid century modern style pottery Vase
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly German, not confirmed. Signed MCM style pottery vase decor. Vintage condition as pictured
Ceramic
Massive Earthenware Pottery Vase in the Style of David Cressey / Robert Maxwell
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
) and 26.5" tall. Truly a fabulous piece of MCM studio pottery! #1453.
Earthenware
Vintage Fat Lava Pottery Vase, West Germany c. 1960s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
MCM Pottery Vessel Fat Lava Black West Germany C. 1960s Excellent Vintage Condition Measurements
Ceramic
A Trio of Amber Glazed MCM West German Pottery Vases
Located in Kingston, NY
Rich high gloss amber-colored glaze over a curlicue bas-relief pattern. Mint vintage condition. No glaze-pops, cracks, or repairs. Medium vase: 4-1/2" diameter x 10-1/2" height; smal...
Clay, Pottery
Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl, Clay, Berch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
MCM Hand Thrown Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl Signed Berch 7/61 Excellent Condition Measurements: 6
Clay
Albert Hallam for Beswick Pottery, MCM Modernist Triangular Footed Ceramic Dish
By Albert Hallam, Beswick
Located in Frome, GB
This subtly bold work of Modernist design influence is by designer and modeller Albert Hallam. The elevated and sharp Right Triangle form of this piece captures attention with its p...
Ceramic
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.
Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.