$268Sale Price|50% Off
Mid Century West German Ceramic Pitcher by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Ü Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
bold and organic aesthetic of mid-century West German ceramics. The pitcher’s surface features the
Ceramic
20th Century German 'W. Germany' Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
timeless appeal of mid-century West German ceramics — bold, sculptural, and masterfully crafted for display
Ceramic
20th Century German W. Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
, this vase embodies the experimental artistry and bold aesthetics of mid-century West German ceramics. A
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Pitcher by AKRU, West Germany, 1950s
By West German Pottery, AKRU Ceramic
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid-Century Modern terracotta pitcher produced by AKRU Ceramics and designed by Alfred J. Krupp
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Pitcher by AKRU, West Germany, 1950s
By AKRU Ceramic, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
A striking Mid-Century Modern AKRU Ceramics terracotta pitcher, designed by Alfred J. Krupp, West
Ceramic, Terracotta
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Rare c.1970s West Germany Ceramic Head Sculpture, Mid-century Modern Design
By West German Pottery
Located in Skien, NO
**Rare Vintage Ceramic Sculpture – West Germany, 1970s** This rare vintage ceramic sculpture
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Large hand crafted SCHEURICH West-Germany Vase - Germany, circa 1970s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Ceramic Scheurich, West-Germany vase with a rough, speckled texture and a handle at the top. It has
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rare Rudi Stahl Studio Pottery Floor Vase in Blue Gradient Glaze, 1960s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
of mid-century West German ceramics (WGP). Hand-thrown and signed to the base, the piece showcases
Ceramic, Pottery
$376Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Floral Décor, Germany, 1950s
By Ruscha, Vincent van Gogh, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
ceramics collection shelf. A rare and beautifully preserved example of mid-century German art pottery. We
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
Vintage "Scheurich Keramik" Ceramic Vase, impressed "W.Germany", 1960's
By West German Pottery
Located in Beirut, LB
This vintage West Germany ceramic vase,from mid-20th century, features a classic, bulbous shape
Ceramic
Mid-Century Scheurich Koralle Vase in Yellow Ochre, West German Ceramic
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich's Koralle pattern represents West German ceramics at their most tactile, employing deep
Ceramic
Mid-Century Scheurich Ceramic Vase, Gray and Brown Glaze, West German
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich produced this ceramic vase during West Germany's golden age of art pottery, marked '401
Ceramic
$258Sale Price|20% Off
Ceramic Mid-Century West Germany Handle Vase, Glossy Speckled Enamel, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Ceramic mid-century West Germany handle vase - Glossy speckled enamel - 1960s This piece is
Enamel
Mid Century Fat Lava Glaze Ceramic Vase/Jug - West Germany - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century extraordinary fat lava glaze ceramic vase/jug - indistinctly signed on the base - model
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Ceramic Vase with Dark Brown Glaze and Orange Stripe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West German dark brown ceramic vase with orange stripe. Marked 517-30 on bottom. In original
Ceramic
Scheurich West German Mid-Century 'Koralle' Design White Ceramic Pitcher
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century white cermaic pitcher with an incised pattern consisting of multi-level
$465Sale Price|40% Off
Mid-Century Sgraffito Ceramic Vase by Spara, West Germany, 1950s
By Spara, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Mid-Century West German Ceramic Vase by Spara, 1950s A very distinctive 1950s ceramic vase by
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
VEB Gräfenroda West German Mid-Century 'Gera' Pattern Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic pitcher with a hand painted yellow stripe patterned glaze and a
Ceramic
Signed German Fat Lava Glass pitcher Mint green and dark grey
By West German Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid Century 1960s West German fat lava pottery pitcher. Mint green bubbly glaze on smooth
Ceramic
$465Sale Price / set|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Ceramic Vases, West Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
century German ceramics. Design and Features: Forms: 517/ 30 and 264/15 Glaze: Fat Lava with Red Daisies
Ceramic, Earthenware
$543Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, Blue Glaze, West Germany
By West German Pottery, Ceramano
Located in Valencia, VC
Ultra Modern Mid-Century Large Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, c. 1960s, West Germany A striking and
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Schaurich Keramik West German Mid-Century Dark and Light Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century ceramic pitcher with a dark green glaze around the mouth, handle and base
Ceramic
Large Brown West German Ceramic Scheurich Koralle Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German Scheurich Koralle ceramic vase. Marked '288-30' on bottom. Regarded as the
Ceramic
$296Sale Price / set|20% Off
Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany Vase, circa 1970
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany vase, circa 1970 The enamel is very bright, the
Enamel
$248Sale Price|24% Off
Pair of 1960's Jasba West Germany Vases
By Jasba
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of 1950's Jasba West Germany Vases. Numbered on Base: 180/28 & 184/16. Lovely green, lime and
Ceramic
Trude Carstens Ceramic Vase, West Germany, circa 1960
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
: "In 1892 brothers Christian Hinrich Carstens and Ernst Carstens opened a ceramics factory in
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Diabolo Vase from Scheurich, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Diabolo Vase from Scheurich, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Scheurich Keramik Red Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, 1950s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in West German Mid-Century ceramics. The combination of vibrant red and black creates the so-called
Ceramic
$258Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany Vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and silky
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher, Glazed, Germany, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German ceramic pitcher or vase. Marked '1609/25' on bottom. Regarded as the golden
Ceramic
Set of Three Scheurich West-Germany Ceramic Vases, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Scheurich West-Germany Keramik.
Ceramic
West German Scheurich Handled Vase, Amber Glaze with Relief Medallions
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich produced this handled vase during West Germany's golden age of ceramic production, when
Ceramic
West German Scheurich Koralle Floor Vase, Brown Cream Glazed Ceramic
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scheurich produced this Koralle series floor vase during West Germany's celebrated art pottery
Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic 'Folgina' Vase Set
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 4 1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Folgina’ Vases. Numbered on Base: W. Germany
Ceramic
West German Ceramic Floor Vase with Handle, Brown Glaze, Relief Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West German ceramic floor vase with circular loop handle and cylindrical form. Brown glaze covers
Ceramic
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany. The individual
Ceramic
Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s
By West German Pottery
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s This ceramic pitcher, typically Art Deco, comes from France and dates back to the 1930s. It is coated with a deep blue glaze that highl...
Sandstone, Enamel
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery WGP Bowl from Steuler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
West German Ceramic Jug with Geometric Carved Design, Golden Brown Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West German ceramic jug exemplifies the sculptural approach to functional pottery that defined
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jug from Knödgen-Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery WGP Jug from Knödgen-Ilkra Edelkeramik, 1960s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Mustard and Tan West German Vase with Handle and Brown Swirls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German vase or water jug. Marked '404-26' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of
Ceramic
West German Fat Lava Ceramic Jug, Brown Reactive Glaze, 490-42
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra large West German ceramic water jug demonstrates the Fat Lava movement's emphasis on dramatic
Ceramic
$812Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century White Glazed West Germany Large Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, 1950s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist White Glazed Ceramic Vases by Scheurich, West Germany – “Inka” Decor
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
West German Ceramic Wall Plate with Greek Goddess Design, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern West German Greek Goddess Glazed Ceramic Wall Plate Beautiful West German glazed
Clay, Pottery, Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase 268-40
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase. Numbered on base: W. Germany 268-40. With ochre
Ceramic
1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief
By Bay Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German ceramic floor vase. Marked '92-45' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of
Ceramic
1960s West German Extra Large Floor Vase, Volcanic Glaze, Marked 660 40
By Bay Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking West German ceramic floor vase from the golden age of European art pottery. Produced
Ceramic
Large 1960s Scheurich Engobe Ceramic Vase, West German Art Pottery 293-42
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking West German art pottery vase by Scheurich, marked '293-42' on the underside. Produced
Ceramic
Unusual 1970s Brown West German Jug Vase with Handle and Spout
By Ruscha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1970s Ruscha Keramik vase or water jug. Marked 'R-23 West Germany' on bottom. Regarded as
Ceramic
Pair of Huge Fat Lava Ceramic Floor Vases, West-Germany, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 2 huge fat lava ceramic vases, manufactured in 1960s in West-Germany. The individual
Ceramic
Ceramic , 1950, West Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: West Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German Vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and
Enamel
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs
By Roth Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
production. These German Jugs are iconic examples of West German pottery from that era. "Fat Lava" refers to
Ceramic
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Inka’ Vase 416-26
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic ‘Inka’ Vase Numbered on Base: W. Germany 416-26
Ceramic
$224Sale Price|20% Off
West Germany Vase Oberhessische Keramik Walter Becht KG 170/24
By West German Pottery
Located in Poperinge, BE
by collectors and serious collectors of West Germany ceramics. West Germany was actually a
Ceramic
West German Geometric Relief Floor Vase, Light Gray and Blue, 51-51 Mark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
West German floor vase bearing the '51-51' manufacturer's mark represents the experimental spirit
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in COLMAR, FR
A perfect example of mid-century modern German art pottery. This fat lava vase was made by the west
Pottery, Clay
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.