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Memphis Style Pottery

Late 20th Century Modernist Memphis School Style Pottery Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simply a great Memphis School style Modernist pottery vase! Date
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Postmodern Pottery Vase by Jesper Packness, Memphis-Style, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful sculptural post-modern ceramic vase by Jesper Packness, Denmark. A decorative piece with a cobalt blue shiny glaze and stripes in different colors. Signed on its undernea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Peter Shire teapot ceramic/pottery sculpture, Memphis style signed .
By Peter Shire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful post modern , Memphis style ceramic teapot for the well artist Peter Shire , signed EXP
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool Memphis style small wall mirror signed Hill Brin, circa 1990s. There is a lot of
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Pottery

Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror
Small Memphis Style Postmodern Mirror
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.375 in
Isabel Klingenstein German Art Studio Pottery in Memphis Style, circa 1980s
By Isabel Klingenstein
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
very much reminiscent of the style of Italian designers, like Ettore Sottsass for the Memphis Group, in
Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

1980's Memphis Style Decorative Vase
Located in New York, NY
1980's Memphis style decorative signed pottery vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1980's Memphis Style Decorative Vase
1980's Memphis Style Decorative Vase
H 12.5 in W 13.75 in D 5.5 in
Super Rare Memphis Style Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vase Bay Ceramics Germany 1980
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1980s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Memphis Style Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vases Bay Ceramics Germany, 1980s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase set of 2 Producer: Bay Ceramic, Germany Decade
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Post Modern Terracotta Art Vase Decorated
Located in London, GB
Sculptural vase is built up from slabs of colored clay formed by layers decorated in Memphis style
Category

Vintage 1980s European Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Hough Abstract Ceramic Wall Sculpture, 1990
By Michael Hough
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic Memphis-style ceramic wall sculpture by artist, Michael Hough c1990, titled
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

1994 Handcrafted Ceramic Bowl Signed by Luna Garcia
By Luna Garcia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
California USA, Post Modern Memphis style. Luna Garcia was created in 1979 by artists Cindy and Curtis
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Fantastic Bird Model by N. Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Fox Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Dove Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Bear Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Lion Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Wolf Model by Nathalie du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Fantastic Badger Model by N. Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Milan, Italy
surfaces, from furniture to rugs, and she helped define the Memphis style, which would shape the dominant
Category

1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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By Tom Dixon
Located in New York, NY
The beat tall vessel is part of a group of floor vessels made in three unique shapes. Made from brass, the beat vessels are spun and welded in separate parts to create their form.
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Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire
By Peter Shire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bel Air armchair, designed in 1982 for the second historic Memphis exhibition, is by radical Southern California iconoclast Peter Shire. With its "beachball"-like corner sculptur...
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Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire
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Large Italian Coffee Table Style of Memphis Milano, 1990s
By Memphis Milano
Located in Paris, IDF
The delicious, rule-breaking elements of postmodern design are evident in this large Italian coffee table in the style of Peter Shire and Memphis Milano, made in the 1990s. The ample...
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Diva Mirror, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Diva Mirror with plastic laminate, was originally designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at the Pol...
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"Vase #2" Acrylic Bud Vase by Shiro Kuramata
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Ettore Sottsass ASHOKA Table Lamp for MEMPHIS srl
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Peter Shire Exp Signed Ceramic California Studio Pottery Glazed Cup, 1979
By Peter Shire
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and extremely rare/scarce early work by famed Los Angeles (Echo Park), California-based artist Peter Shire who was a founding member (along with Italian designer Ettore S...
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Table Vase By Richard Uhlemeyer Color Terracotta Red and Green 1940s Style
By Richard Uhlemeyer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German pottery, handcrafted, 1940s style, glazed and colored in terracotta red and green, size 12 cm on the bottom x 33 cm height, Stamp at the bottom.
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Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Valentine Typewriter, Italy 1960s
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Naples, IT
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Mid-Century Monmouth Pottery Large Floor Vase
By Monmouth Pottery
Located in Toledo, OH
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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Atsuya Hamada Studio Pottery Miniature Tenmoku Glazed Vase
By Leach Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Located in Chatham, ON
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Heinrich Fuchs "Archais" Series for Lorenz Hutschenreuther Vase, 1968
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Dr. Heinrich Fuchs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural porcelain vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, released between 1968 and 1970, large version model 5090/29, matte exterior, gloss interior, marked.
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Bay Table Lamp USA, 110 Volts, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
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Etna Medium Vase #1 by Martinelli Venezia Studio
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Postmodern Memphis Wine Glass Goblet Sculpture by Donn Hedman 1992
By Marco Zanini, Matteo Thun, Memphis Group, Peter Shire, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Framingham, MA
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1980s Memphis Style Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
1980s Memphis style Mid-Century Modern pottery vase.
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1980s Memphis Style Pottery Vase
1980s Memphis Style Pottery Vase
H 12.5 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
Postmodern Memphis Style Art Pottery Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Postmodern Memphis style art pottery covered urn or jar, marked 'Raymoml' on bottom. Dimensions
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Urns

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Ceramic

Postmodern Lidded Multicolored Pottery Urn or Jar in Memphis Style
Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool Memphis style small wall mirror signed Hill Brin, circa 1990s. There is a lot of
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
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Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, 1960s
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By Andrea Branzi
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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Memphis Style Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of memphis style pottery you’re looking for. An item from our selection of memphis style pottery — often made from ceramic, pottery and clay — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of memphis style pottery — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of memphis style pottery made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of memphis style pottery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Nathalie du Pasquier, Bay Keramik and Isabel Klingenstein are consistently popular.

How Much is a Memphis Style Pottery?

A piece of memphis style pottery can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,334, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $2,200.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Memphis Style Pottery
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Memphis Group had an eclectic style created by combining the creativity of numerous artists and designers. Its furniture, textiles and decorative aspects blend elements of Pop Art and Art Deco design. Shop a range of Memphis Group furniture at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haeger Pottery is a mix of Art Deco and mid-century modern style. Founded in 1871, Haeger Pottery is one of America’s leading manufacturers of art pottery, figurines, jardinieres and more. Shop a wide selection of vintage Haeger pottery on 1stDibs.

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