Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery
By Jaru
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery.
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery
By Jaru
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ceramic " Bird " Ashtray by Jaru California Pottery.
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Majolica Parrot Vase - Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small mid-century modern ceramic bird motif vase. This petite vessel features a bird perched upon a tree.
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Bird House with Dragon-Fly Decoration, 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ceramic Bird House with Dragon-Fly Decoration, 1970's 7" dia at roof x 11" tall bird house / 34" with Rope " nice as found condition, does not look like it was previously used by an...
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Black Ceramic Urn with Bird and Flowers
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century textured black ceramicurn with a bird sitting on a branch with red flowers
Ceramic
NILA ceramic table lamp, handmade in Sweden, mid-1900s.
By Nila Ceramic
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare large table lamp with decor of birds on branches. Handmade by NILA ceramic Alingsås, Sweden mid1900s. In good condition, smaller signs of age and wear. H incl shade ca 79 cm,...
Ceramic
Mid-century Bird, Wall Ceramic, 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Ceramic Good original condition
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ceramic Birds with Beautiful Glaze Signed KW 9723
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very tasty duo of mid-century modern birds in a stylized shape and wonderful glaze pattern.
Ceramic
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Bird, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of bird by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a bea...
Ceramic
White Freeform Bird Ceramic Pitcher Mid-20th Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant white ceramic pitcher. Freeform bird pottery pitcher realized, circa 1950 Original perfect condition Measures: Height 20cm, large 20cm.
Ceramic
Gérald Olivier Mid-Century Bird Sculpture, Ceramic & Metal, 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Small bird sculpture, created by Swiss ceramist Gérald Olivier, circa 1970. This piece, representing a bird, captivates with its sleek and stylized silhouette. The cream and brown g...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Green Glazed Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mcm or regency style ceramic glazed pheasant birds in a beautiful deep green. Each bird features a long outstretched tail and faces toward his back. We would love to see th...
Ceramic, Paint
Majolica Ceramic Jar with Lid, Sgraffito Birds Decor, Italy Mid Century Modern
By Rosenthal Netter, Raymor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare majolica jar with lid is decorated with bright, multicolored abstract birds and flowers motifs in sgraffito technique, that were hand-painted over the lines. The handles, the r...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted large artwork of birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving ...
Ceramic
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of several birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, prese...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Seagulls
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pine wood base, it is not signed, small chipped on a bird's nose.
Ceramic, Pine
Diaz Costa Mid Century Modern Ceramic Hand Painted Artwork of Birds, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted artwork of several birds by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. Framed. Signed. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving ...
Ceramic
mid century Roger Capron ceramic vide poche with bird motif
By Roger Capron
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Oval shaped vide poche by Roger Capron decorated to the interior with a bird in colours, supported by three feet. Signed ” Capron – Vallauris C” to the underside. France circa 1955
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird Relief by Gerd Hiort Petersen
By Charles and Ray Eames, Gerd Hiort Petersen, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and original piece that shares Nordic sensibility with modernist and timeless lines. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern...
Ceramic
$346Sale Price|40% Off
Ceramic Bird Vase Sculpture, Ethnic Vibe, Studio Art Ceramic, Signed Mid Century
By Jacques Pouchain
Located in Andernach, DE
Studio art pottery bird vessel or vase from around the 1970s, possibly France. This vase is quite a rare and impressive piece of art, with an ethnic vibe of South American effigies. ...
Ceramic
Mid-century Ceramic Fancy Bird Pink & Gold Flamingo Tabletop Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century pink and gold flamingo ceramic figurine. The statue features a pink flamingo with long legs, a slim, tall form standing on a grassy field, looking in curiosity. It comes ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Finnish Ceramic Chicken Bird Flute from Kermansavi Oy, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Finnish Ceramic Chicken Bird Flute from Kermansavi Oy, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Danish Ceramic by Marianne Starck
By Marianne Starck, Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid Century Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Sons art pottery lamp base.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Shaped Bottle, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Shaped Bottle, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid Century White Ceramic Peacock Bird Table Lamp, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid Century table lamp designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s. Beautiful and unique ceramic. Very good original vintage condition. Standard bulb. Only one unique piece.
Chrome
Substantial Mid Century Danish Modern Ceramic Plaque
Located in Miami, FL
A large hand made ceramic plaque with stylized bird decoration. Signed and dated ineligibly on verso.
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern French Large Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
Large and imposing French white matt glazed ceramic lamp representing a stylized peacock. The lamp is unusual in that the lamp holder is inside and the light streams out via the perf...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Little Bird Figures Worspweder Keramik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Little Bird Figurines from Worspweder Keramik, 1960s, Set of 2
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern French ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Simple matt glazed ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin depicting stylized birds. Jacques Blin began making pottery in the late 1940s and his early work made use of modeling techniques, as ...
Ceramic
20th Mid Century Green Bird Ceramic Table Lamp Signed French Design, 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Realised circa 1950 Bird ceramic table lamp, 20th mid century design Green ceramic glaze color Electrical system is new Original perfect condition Signed under the bas...
Ceramic
Gustave Reynaud, Vallauris Ceramic Dish with Bird Motif, Mid-20th Century
By Gustave Reynaud
Located in BORGO, FR
A charming mid-20th century ceramic dish by French ceramicist Gustave Reynaud, produced in Vallauris. The piece features a hand-painted stylized bird surrounded by floral elements, r...
Earthenware
Set of 2 Mid-Century Finnish Ceramic Chicken Bird Flutes from Kermansavi, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Finnish Ceramic Chicken Bird Flutes from Kermansavi Oy, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bird Cage Wall Light with Butterfly Birds and Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Italian ceramic bird cage wall light with butterfly birds and flowers. Dimensions; Height 40 cm. Depth 38 cm. Width 20 cm. The light requires one single E27 screw fit ...
Ceramic
Mid Century Gold and Blue Ceramic Box with Birds by Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Toronto, ON
An exceptional mid century glazed ceramic box with liquid gold border and blue & white birds by famed artist, Mithé Espelt.
Ceramic, Wood
Mid Century Pink and Blue Ceramic Box with Birds by Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Toronto, ON
An exceptional mid century glazed ceramic box with blue border and lavender & pink birds by famed artist, Mithé Espelt.
Ceramic, Wood
$324Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Crackle Glazed Ceramic Dish by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in London, GB
Colourful mid century, Italian ceramic dish with raised decoration of a bird in crackle glaze. Signed to the base Fantoni. We have three dishes available.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Feeder House from Abbednæs Potteri
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Bird Feeder House from Abbednæs Potteri, Denmark, 1960s
Ceramic
Tilgmans Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Paris, IDF
Swedish ceramic table by Tilgmans Keramik a. Exterior glazed to depict fishes and seaweed. Good condition Paul Harald Tilgmann was born in Dresden, Germany in 1904 and emigrated to...
Ceramic
Majolica-Style Mid-Century Ceramic Table Lamp with Birds and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Majolica inspired ceramic jug table lamp, wired for the USA. Infuse your space with vibrant color and timeless artistry with this mid-century Majolica-style table lamp.
Metal
Mid-Century French Ceramic Mirror with Bird and Foliage by Mithé Espelt, c. 1970
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mid-century ceramic mirror by the French artist Mithé Espelt (1923–2020), handcrafted in Lunel, France, circa 1970. This collectible piece features a deeply embossed border depicting...
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid-Century Dutch Terracotta Hanging Ceramic Planter or Bird's Nest, 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's, hanging ceramic planter or bird's nest with cut-outs, hand painted design and original long rope. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and ...
Terracotta, Rope
Tilgmans Keramik Table Lamp, Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, Sweden, 1960
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Paris, IDF
Swedish ceramic table by Tilgmans Keramik Exterior glazed to depict personage Good condition Paul Harald Tilgmann was born in Dresden, Germany in 1904 and emigrated to Sweden dur...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Bohemian Style, Europe, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique hand decorated mid-century modern ceramic lamp. One yellow colored bird sitting on a branch.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Black & Gold Ceramic Lamps by George Briard, 1960s
By George Briard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of iconic Midcentury Modern ceramic lamps by Georges Briard. Tall matte black ceramic body with gold decoration of a stylized bird and potted plant. Square wood base with bras...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fruit Bowl by Mobach, Glazed, Dutch, 1985
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
The studio pottery bowl is created on the turning wheel by sophisticated and advanced skilled Dutch ceramist Jaan Mobach at Mobach Studio Utrecht in The Netherlands in 1985. The lust...
Ceramic
$1,709 / item
Ceramic Wall Sculpture with Birds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic wall art sculpture with birds. Belgium 1960s. Width:55 cm. Height:28 cm. depth:3 cm.
Ceramic
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Bird Bowl by Randy Webb
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern hand-thrown studio art pottery bowl by Randy Webb features incised stylized and abstract birds and foliate motif, signed on base "Webb", mid-20th century Provenanc...
Pottery
Hand-Painted Ceramic Dish by Tilgmans Keramik Mid-Century Modern 1960
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning handmade item by Swedish Tilgmans Keramik. Fully glazed hanging wall decoration depicting 2 fishes and seaweed . Manufactured around 1960 by German/Swedish Paul Harald Tilgm...
Ceramic
Tilgmans Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Ceramic Lamp, Sweden, 1960s
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unique hand decorated Swedish mid-century modern ceramic lamp attributed to Tilgmans Keramik.
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage MCM Glazed Ceramic Bird
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating vintage bluebird figurine is a striking example of Mid-Century Modern decorative art, perfectly capturing the whimsical yet sophisticated spirit of the era. Rendered...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase numbered 43, Italy , Circa 1950's
Located in Beirut, LB
The vase features a detailed design of three birds and flowers, with a predominantly red, grey, green and white color scheme, adding a touch of sophistication to the scene. The vase...
Ceramic
Jean Derval zoomorphic bird ceramic bowl
By Jean Derval
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Zoomorphic bowl from the 1950s by French artist Jean Derval. Glazed ceramic in red and brown hues depicting a bird with a small dish on its back. Very fine vintage condition, with th...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Black & Gold Ceramic Lamps by George Briard, 1960s
By George Briard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of iconic Midcentury Modern ceramic lamps by Georges Briard. Tall matte black ceramic body with gold decoration of a stylized bird and potted plant. Square wood base with bras...
Metal, Brass
Italian Folk Pottery Bird Plate (Central or Southern Italy), Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A charming hand-painted rustic earthenware wall plate decorated with a stylized blue songbird standing amid green foliage. The design is rendered in a traditional folk-art manner, wi...
Ceramic
Otto and Vivika Heino Mid-Century Modern Oxblood Drip Ceramic Pottery
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderfully executed and designed earthenware birds head vase (very coveted among collector's of the Heino's work) by ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Otto Hein...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Inlaid Coffee Table by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soar into vintage decor with this wonderfully charming mid-century coffee table featuring a tile bird inlay. Constructed for John Stuart of Grand Rapids of robust walnut and oak, the...
Ceramic, Wood, Hardwood
$2,500Sale Price|21% Off
Frederic Weinberg – Modernist Life Sized Bird Cage Sculpture with Ceramic Birds
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This striking life-sized Modernist bird cage sculpture by Frederic Weinberg combines the artist’s signature mid-century design sensibility with whimsical, nature-inspired charm.
Ceramic
$1,925Sale Price|65% Off
1950s Floor Lamp with Ceramic Birds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s floor lamp with ceramic birds. Located in NY. Original condition. Needs restoration.
Metal
Italian Ceramic Dish Tray Bird Italy
By Guido Gambone
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A rare Italian ceramic dish in the style of Guido Gamboni.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Wall Plate with Bird Design, 1976
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Color: Beige Styles: Mid-Century Modern Period: 1970s Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 5.91ʺ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Green Ceramic Owl Sculpture Bird Figure 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Vintage ceramic small owl handmade in the 60s and judged by the Hungarian Society of Arts. A special small decorative figure with a yellowish-green rough glaze. This Bohemian small r...
Ceramic
BNR Ceramic Bird Sculpture
By B Ceramiche
Located in Grantham, GB
Beautiful BNR ceramic bird on the branch sculpture with elaborate details. In excellent condition.
Ceramic
Ceramic Bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi
Located in Portland, OR
Ceramic bird by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960. Charcoal, bright orange and yellow glazed ceramic with intricately carved detailing. Matchless quality and price. Low freight ...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 11.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic & Platinum Dinnerware, "Ballerina Mist" Set of 23
By Universal Potteries
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Quintessential Mid-Century Modern ceramic & platinum hand painted dinnerware, "Ballerina Mist", Set of 23 pieces.
Platinum
French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Lamp by Yves Mohy and Virebent
By Virebent 1, Yves Mohy
Located in Paris, FR
French ceramic lamp with a poetic landscape decor of mountain and birds by ceramist Yves Mohy for Virebent, circa 1970. The fabric shade is not original. Signed under the base.
Ceramic
Decorative Ceramic Plate with a Bird
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Decorative ceramic dish. With a delicate central design depicting a red bird perched on a green branch. The bird, possibly a cardinal, is illustrated with exquisite detail in the fea...
Pottery
Sculptural Ceramic Bird by Accolay, circa 1960
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A very unusual piece, probably dedicated to be a lamp stand. A great realization that mixes primitive accent and elegance which are the signature of this famous French Mid-Century wo...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
20th Century French Coffee Table Made of Metal, Painted Birds on Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French coffee table made of metal and ceramic tiles with painted birds, 1960s.
Metal
Glazed Blue Ceramic Jar with Bird, Lemons and Lid
Located in Retie, BE
Blue jar with a bird and lots of lemons, flowers and leaves. A ceramic jar with lid with a beautiful bird in a lemon tree. Beautiful glazed blue jar with lid, pot with lid, urn. ...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 20.87 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
Fantastic and Unique Dominique Pouchain Bird Ceramic Sculpture
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in Megeve, FR
Fantastic and unique Dominique Pouchain bird ceramic sculpture.
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 1.58 in D 5.91 in
Late 20th Century Ceramic Plate with Stylized Peacock Couple Motive 1970's
Located in Budapest, HU
VINTAGE Scandinavian ceramic bird bowl from the 1970's. Boat-shaped ceramic vintage plate, with egg white painted birds on a dark matte base glaze. Unmarked Scandinavian retro offeri...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Angelique Moreau '20th Century', Large Openwork Stoneware Lamp with Bird, 1970
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Angelique Moreau, (20th century). Large openwork stoneware lamp with bird decoration, monogrammed in black on the foot, 1970s. Measures: H 62 cm.
Ceramic
Jacques Blin Ceramic Pot
By Jacques Blin
Located in lyon, FR
Jacques Blin ceramic pot Circa 1950. Frieze decoration with fish and birds. Very good condition. The pot is signed on the heel of the piece (see photo) Dimensions : H24 cm x ...
Ceramic
Carl Walters Pair of Faience Roosters, Mid-20th Century
By Carl Walters
Located in Southampton, NY
Whimsical vases or garniture in the form of roosters, cream glaze with raised and rose-glazed ornament. Carl Walters received a Guggenheim to study and pursue ceramic glazes. He exce...
Faience
Ceramic Wall Sculpture 1970 Germany
Located in Diemen, NL
Vintage wall sculpture two birds, looks like a 1970s sculpture from eastern Germany long before the fall of the wall. Very abstract lines and unique.
Ceramic
Ceramic tureen by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic tureen by Jacques Blin, geometric decorations with birds, France, circa 1960. Signature "J. Blin" below. Perfect condition. Dimensions : Height : 13cm Diameter : 20cm
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic bottle by Jacques Pouchain
Located in PARIS, FR
Ceramic bottle with bird decoration by Jacques Pouchain, Dieulefit, France, circa 1950. Incised signature on bottom. Very good condition. Dimensions : Height : 30cm
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unavailable
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 1.97 in
Wall decoration Woman with a bird, Manufactured at Zsolnay, 1970's
Located in Budapest, HU
Glazed pyrogranite wall decoration by György Fürtös, Zsolnay factory in Pécs, from the 1970s. Cozy wall decoration with its unique shaped woman and bird. It is in perfect, beautiful ...
Ceramic
Bird Sculpture in Travertine , France 1950’s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful "bird" sculpture from France. This highly refined work dates from the 1970s and is typical of the period. It is made of white glazed ceramic in elegant sobriety.
Travertine
Roger Capron "Vase Oiseau" Ceramic Vessel
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Vase Oiseau", exceptional black glazed ceramic vessel in the shape of a bird by Roger Capron. France, circa 1956. Signed.
Ceramic
Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"
By Aldo Londi
Located in POITIERS, FR
Blue ceramic bird on metal base designed by Aldo Londi, artistic director of Bitossi in 1950s.
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Gilbert Valentin "Les Archanges" Vallauris Ceramic Vase, circa 1950
By Gilbert Valentin
Located in Winnetka, IL
A glazed earthenware vase by the modernist French ceramic artist Gilbert Valentin (1928-2001) with a dynamic, bird-like form. A master of glazes, Valentin uses a burnt orange glaze a...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 8.86 in W 8.27 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Bird Vase by Gorka Géza by Applied Arts Company 1959 Hungary
By Cari Zalloni
Located in Berlin, DE
A masterpiece of abstraction This fascinating ceramic bird vase, dated to the late 1950s, is a design by Gorka Géza from the 1940s. It was only manufactured a few years later by the...
Ceramic
Rare ceramic vase by the potters of Accolay
By Accolay Pottery
Located in PARIS, FR
Monumental ceramic vase by the potters of Accolay from a rare series, France, circa 1958. Gilded decoration of birds in blue and gray spreckled enamel. Incised signature below. A si...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase With Landscape Scene
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Ceramic vase with landscape scene. Polychrome decoration in vibrant colors and gold, depicts a river landscape with birds, water lilies, and aquatic plants. The vase displays a vibra...
Pottery
Blue Ceramic Sgraffito Pitcher by Jacques Blin, 1950s
By Jacques Blin
Located in Berlin, DE
This French sgraffito pitcher was designed during the 1950s by Jacques Blin, one of the most important European ceramicists of the Mid-Century period. It features a light body with b...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.52 in Dm 2.37 in
Rare Set of Six Blue Ceramic Sgraffito Goblets by Jacques Blin, France, 1950s
By Jacques Blin
Located in Berlin, DE
This French set of six sgraffito wine goblets was designed during the 1950s by Jacques Blin, one of the most important European ceramicists of the midcentury period. The goblets are ...
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 5.52 in
Bitossi Ceramiche Bird Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Limited Edition, 2016
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bitossi Ceramiche opened their Aldo Londi archives in Florence to Leclaireur who had the chance to select 11 works amidst an abundance of outstanding creations. The result is an excl...
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.
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With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
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Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
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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.