Strehla Vase German Ceramics Mid Century Design, 1960s
By Strehla
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Strehla Vase - German Ceramics - Mid Century Design - 1960s Elegant vintage vase from Strehla. The
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Mid Century Large Fat Lava Op Art Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany
$600Sale Price|24% Off
H 16 in W 11 in D 11 in
Mid Century Large Fat Lava Op Art Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany
By Bay Keramik
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning mid-century large fat lava vase. This beautiful piece is glazed in a deep ocean blue with
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
$660
H 12.6 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Large Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Original 1970s Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Heinrich Ceramics, Germany
$468
H 13 in Dm 4.34 in
Original 1970s Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Heinrich Ceramics, Germany
By Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Heinrich Ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Porcelain
Large Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
$540
H 9.85 in Dm 6.3 in
Large Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Original 1970s Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Heinrich Ceramics, Germany
$384
H 10.24 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Original 1970s Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Heinrich Ceramics, Germany
By Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Heinrich Ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
xl 32cm Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Heinrich Ceramics, Germany 1970s
$660
H 3.15 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
xl 32cm Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Heinrich Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Heinrich Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Fohr lava ceramics: a set of 3 mid-century West-Germany modern vases
By Fohr
Located in Zemst, BE
A set of 3 Fohr Lava ceramic vases. Concepted and created by Fohr Keramika in West-Germany in the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large hand crafted SCHEURICH West-Germany Vase - Germany, circa 1970s
$1,501 / item
H 25.6 in Dm 11.82 in
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
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s Germany. Very good condition
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics Germany 1960
$660
H 13.39 in Dm 4.73 in
Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics Germany 1960
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: KPM Berlin ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics, Germany, 1960
$660
H 10.63 in Dm 5.91 in
Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics, Germany, 1960
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: KPM Berlin ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Flower Ceramic Vase by ILKRA Ceramics, Germany 1960s
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Flower pottery vase with white glazed vertical lines divide the vase in chocolate brown
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Fürstenberg Ceramics Germany 1970s
$540 / set
H 7.49 in Dm 7.41 in
Set of 3 Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by Fürstenberg Ceramics Germany 1970s
By Furstenberg Porcelain
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: Fürstenberg Ceramics, Germany Decade
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, W. Germany, Geometric, Circa 1960
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Floral Décor, Germany, 1950s
$378Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.78 in Dm 11.23 in
Mid-Century Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Floral Décor, Germany, 1950s
By Ruscha, West German Pottery, Vincent van Gogh
Located in Valencia, VC
ceramics collection shelf. A rare and beautifully preserved example of mid-century German art pottery. We
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Scheurich Koralle Vase in Yellow Ochre, West German Ceramic
$225
H 18 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
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
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Op Art Vase Made by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice West Germany decorative vase 1960s designed and manufactured in Germany 1960 by Bay
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Funky Teal German Vase with Red, Yellow, and White Accents
$185
H 11 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Mid-Century Funky Teal German Vase with Red, Yellow, and White Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German vase. Marked '1218-29' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
$156
H 6.7 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage White Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
$252
H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Vintage White Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
$276
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Mid Century Vintage Purple Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
western Germany. (The Kannenbäckerland, or "potters' land"—a historic center of ceramics industry—is the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s
$312
H 11.42 in Dm 6.3 in
Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique hand painted vase box for candies. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Reims' décor
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, W. Germany, Textured Glaze, 1960 by Schwung
$595
H 15.6 in W 8.6 in D 8.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, W. Germany, Textured Glaze, 1960 by Schwung
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern German Fat Lava Vase by Ruscha Model 335
By Ruscha
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking exemple of mid-century ceramics from German maker Ruscha Keramik, founded in 1948 by
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
designed and produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany in the 1970s. The vase is marked with BAY W. Germany and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
designed and produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany in the 1970s. The vase is marked with BAY W. Germany and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage White and Green Porcelain Ceramic Pot Vase, Germany, 1960s
$108
H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
Mid Century Vintage White and Green Porcelain Ceramic Pot Vase, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Only one unique piece. Another items from the collection are available in our store. Porcelain glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
designed and produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany in the 1970s. The vase is marked with BAY W. Germany and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
$540
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 5.71 in
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
designed and produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany in the 1970s. The vase is marked with BAY W. Germany and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Orange" Vase by Kreutz Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
produced by Kreutz Ceramics, Germany in the 1970s. The vase is marked with the original producer label on
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1950s
$348
H 7.88 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
designed and produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany in the 1960s. The vase is marked with BAY W. Germany and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Minimalist Pottery "508 30" Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany in the 1960s. The vase is marked with BAY W. Germany and the model number
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Abstract BAMBOO Ceramic Pottery Vase by EIWA Ceramics, Germany 1950s
$468
H 9.65 in Dm 6.7 in
Colorful Abstract BAMBOO Ceramic Pottery Vase by EIWA Ceramics, Germany 1950s
By Sawa Ceramic, Franz Schwaderlapp
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: EIWA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1950s Description
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Vintage Small Red Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
$252
H 4.73 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Mid Century Vintage Small Red Ingrid Glass Vase Rock Crystal, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Ingrid Glass, or rather Ingrid Glashutte, is a company based in Germany but with glassworks in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Original multicolor Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany 1970s
$660
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 5.91 in
Original multicolor Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Marei Ceramics, Germany. The vase is made of
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Fat Lava Glaze Ceramic Vase/Jug - West Germany - Circa 1950's
$675
H 6.38 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Original Orange Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany 1970s
$660
H 5.71 in W 6.3 in D 5.71 in
Original Orange Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany 1970s
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Marei Ceramics, Germany. The vase is made of
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Ceramic Vase with Dark Brown Glaze and Orange Stripe
$185
H 11.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Original 1970 Red Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany
$540
H 11.42 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Original 1970 Red Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Marei Ceramics, Germany. The vase is made
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Original 1970 Red Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany
$660
H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Original 1970 Red Ceramic Studio Pottery Vase by Marei Ceramics, Germany
By Marei Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Original vintage Studio Pottery vase was produced in the 1970s by Marei Ceramics, Germany. The vase is made
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Handmade Ceramic Signed Vase
By Schramberg Majolica
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful polychrome ceramic vase of circular form Entirely hand-painted with floral motifs. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
$575 / set
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
interiors, and makes it a perfect gift to a Mid-Century Modern pottery collectors or design enthusiasts
Category
Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Vintage ceramic vase Rio, Ursula Fesca Design for Waechtersbach, Germany, 1970s
$216
H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Vintage ceramic vase Rio, Ursula Fesca Design for Waechtersbach, Germany, 1970s
By Waechtersbach Ceramics, Ursula Fesca
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful ceramic vase Rio, designed Ursula Fesca Design for Waechtersbach. Made in West Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Super Colorful 31cm Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
$480
H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Super Colorful 31cm Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
abstract painting and super colorful surface. The vase was designed and produced by BAY Ceramics, Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "yellow and orange" Vase Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970
$420
H 8.08 in Dm 6.7 in
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "yellow and orange" Vase Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
illustration in yellow and orange. The vase was designed and produced by Jasba Ceramics, Germany in the 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Orange and Yellow" Vase Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970
$588
H 10.12 in Dm 5.71 in
Colorful Fat Lava Pottery "Orange and Yellow" Vase Jasba Ceramics, Germany, 1970
By Jasba
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
abstract illustration in orange and yellow. The vase was designed and produced by Jasba Ceramics, Germany
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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Vintage Ü-Keramik, Übelacker Vase, West Germany Ceramics, Pale Blue Vase
Unavailable
H 11.82 in Dm 4.34 in
Vintage Ü-Keramik, Übelacker Vase, West Germany Ceramics, Pale Blue Vase
By Ü Keramik
Located in Achterveld, NL
Elegant, long-necked vase in a flowing glaze going from brown and gold lava like designs to pale
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern "West-Germany" Ceramic Vases, European Design, 1950s
Unavailable
H 7.68 in Dm 3.94 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern "West-Germany" Ceramic Vases, European Design, 1950s
By West German Pottery
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Trio of West German ceramic vases made in Europe in the 1950s. This set of 3 comes with free
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Large Olive W German Ceramic Pottery Vessel Jar Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
This large former West Germany ceramic vessel jar with flower motif and basket weave is typical of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bottom Vase from R Ceramics, 1964
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic 1960s Scheurich 360-25 West German pottery floor vase. Really good rich colour greens and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Strehla West Germany Vase
By Strehla
Located in Achterveld, NL
1960s Strehla West Germany vase.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Three Vases by Annegret Knippel-Taschner, Own Studio, Germany
By Annegret Knippel-Taschner
Located in New York, NY
Annegret Knippel-Taschner, own studio, Germany Unique stoneware vase with matte reddish brown
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Porcelain Vase in an Art Deco Style by Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal, Germany Stoneware vase with matte teal and gray-brown glaze. Measures: Height 5 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
1970s, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase / Planter Jasba
By Jasba
Located in Schagen, NL
Jasba large brown ceramic flower pot with symbols similar to Aztec ones. The planter remains in mint condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Big Ceramic Vase from Dumler & Breiden, Germany, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A very large ceramic vase from the 1960s, glazed with two types of mass, which makes it not only
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Stoneware Vase by Ursula Scheid, Own Studio, Germany
By Ursula Scheid
Located in New York, NY
Ursula Scheid, own studio, Germany Unique stoneware vase with matte white and pink glaze, 1987
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1950s Strehla Ceramic Vase from East Germany
By Strehla
Located in Achterveld, NL
1950s Strehla ceramic vase from East Germany.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Unique Brown Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany, 1960s
Unavailable
H 15.16 in W 5.52 in D 4.53 in
Unique Brown Ceramic Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm & Elly Kuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Unique brown ceramic vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany, 1960s Measures: H 38.5 cm 15.10 in L
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Vase, ‘1970’s Fat Lava, Scheurich, West-Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Achterveld, NL
This vase has a beautiful orange fat lava pattern, Scheurich West-Germany, 1970. The inside is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
XL white porcelain vase designed by L. Zepner for Wallendorf 70ies Germany
Unavailable
H 16.15 in Dm 4.73 in
XL white porcelain vase designed by L. Zepner for Wallendorf 70ies Germany
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in Berlin, DE
Vase von Ludwig Zepner (*1931) für Wallendorf, Thüringen, Mid Century. Zepner. Elegantes Stück glasiert
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Roth Keramik red and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik red and black lava glazed ball vase, 11cm high in excellent condition. Pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic red and black round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik red and black lava glazed flat round vase, pattern number 310. Glossy red oval
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik orange and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
Roth Keramik orange and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed ball vase, pattern number 308. Retains the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Carstens Luxus Designer Range Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962
Unavailable
H 21.66 in Dm 7.49 in
Carstens Luxus Designer Range Vase Fat Lava, West Germany, circa 1962
By Carstens Tönnieshof, Gerda Heuckeroth
Located in Pymble, NSW
Carstens produced high quality ceramics of which the 'Luxus' range was the most expensive, high end
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Large Ceramic Scheurich, West-Germany Vase, Europ Linie 517-38
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Schagen, NL
Beautiful ceramic piece, Handpainted in light Brown and White decoration from the Europ Linie. The piece is in absolute wonderful condition with only possible minor signs of age and ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Unique Grey Ceramic Floor Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany, 1960s
Unavailable
H 22.64 in Dm 12.21 in
Huge Unique Grey Ceramic Floor Vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm & Elly Kuch
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Huge unique grey ceramic floor vase by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, Germany, 1960s Measures: H 57.5 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 7.68 in W 4.53 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramic red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik glossy red panel and black lava glazed bordered small vase, pattern number 309. In
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 8.86 in W 5.71 in D 2.56 in
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange panelled two handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik small orange and black lava glazed vase, pattern number 309. The most common form of
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 3.35 in
Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange large vase with black lava glazed borders to the panels, pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Studio Ceramics by Görge Hohlt Katzbach 1930 Blue Crystal Glaze, 1989
Unavailable
H 7.09 in Dm 9.85 in
Vase Studio Ceramics by Görge Hohlt Katzbach 1930 Blue Crystal Glaze, 1989
By Görge Hohlt
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
Vase Studio ceramics by Görge Hohlt Katzbach 1930 blue crystal glaze, 1989 Germany. Measures: H 18
Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Grand and Brilliant Blue Lava Glazed Vase by Scheurich Keramic of West Germany
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Grand and Brilliant Blue Lava Glazed Vase by Scheurich Keramic of West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Portland, OR
A vibrant and monumental vase by Scheurich Keramic of West German .Signed 281-49 W GERMANY on
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Lava
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany.
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.65 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic very rare purple ‘guitar’ vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic orange and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 8.86 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic orange and black lava glazed round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed flat round vase. Pattern number 310 and retains
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Roth Keramik Orange and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, pattern number 312. An iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik glossy red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 9.26 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramik glossy red and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy red panelled two ring handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled small vase with white and black lava glazed borders edged in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik purple and white and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 4.14 in W 4.73 in D 4.14 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black ball vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple and white and black with a blue edged lava glazed ball vase, pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik rare yellow and black lava ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany, c.1970.
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.35 in
Roth Keramik rare yellow and black lava ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very rare Roth Keramik glossy yellow and black lava glazed border ‘guitar’ vase, pattern number
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large Retro Vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava Vase / Floor Vase / Ear
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Very Large Retro Vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava Vase / Floor Vase / Ear
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Tilburg, NL
Very large retro vintage West Germany Scheurich Fat Lava vase / floor vase / ear vase Retro
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava round vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava round vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A rare Roth Keramic purple panel flat round vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic glossy red and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Roth Keramic glossy red and black lava glazed guitar vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik glossy red ‘guitar’ vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern number 312. A
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century ceramic vase from Karlsruher Majolika by F. Glatzle. 1956
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century ceramic vase from Karlsruher Majolika by F. Glatzle. 1956
By Fridegart Glatzle
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled large vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava handled vase, West Germany, c.1970
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Roth Keramic purple and white and black lava handled vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled two ring handled vase with white and black lava glazed borders
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik blue and black lava glazed jug vase, 23cm, West Germany, c.1970.
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramik blue and black lava glazed jug vase, 23cm, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
Here is a very, very, very rare blue and black Roth Keramik jug vase with 2 ring handles, pattern
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of three Lava Vases Dümler & Breiden 1975 Pop Art Ceramics
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Berlin, DE
All ceramics are in a very good condition, created in the 70ies by Studio 43. The design and the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Archais Vase by Heinrich Fuchs
By Dr. Heinrich Fuchs, Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in New York, NY
White porcelain vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther. Germany, circa 1960. Matte bisque
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Meissen Porcelain Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Carpi, Modena
A decorative and fine Meissen porcelaine vase/centrepiece datable to the 1970s-1980s. On the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Large Lava Scheurich Vases, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
A pair of two monumental vases in beautiful indigo colors. The well-known German brand Scheurich
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Large West German Pottery Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A rare West German pottery vase from the 1960s Mid-Century Modern era by Carstens Tonnieshof Luxus
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Vase Germany - 609/1
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Berlin, DE
1970er Jahre deutsche KPM königliche bayerische Porzellan weiß Keramik Stein glatt Vase mit Griff
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Large Decorative Bisque Porcelain Vase by Heinrich
By Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
Very large bisque porcelain vase designed by Heinrich (Germany 1970s), featuring a unique modernist
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Hans Theo Bauwmann Signed Rosenthal Porcelain Vase
By Hans Theo Baumann
Located in London, GB
A collectible tall geometric designed, Rosenthal “Studio Line” porcelain vase by the Pioneer of
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Large Fat Lava Floor-Vase 517-38 by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Beirut, LB
Stunning fat lava floor vase from the 70's by german manufacturer Scheurich. Form number 517-38
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Peter Delius Vase Nr.40/II Bauhaus/ Hamelner Töpferei
By Peter Delius
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Peter Delius vase Nr. 40/II rough-walled in brown. Bauhaus Student, Hamelner Töpferei 1922 - 1966
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
German-Czech Bohemian Pair of Ruby Red and Clear Glass Mantel Vases
Unavailable
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
German-Czech Bohemian Pair of Ruby Red and Clear Glass Mantel Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of bohemian part ruby-stained vases, the trumpet-form bodies with upper panels stained in ruby
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Revival Glass
Materials
Cut Glass, Glass
Three Matte White Archais Vases by Heinrich Fuchs for Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Three Matte White Archais Vases by Heinrich Fuchs for Lorenz Hutschenreuther
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in New York, NY
Heinrich Fuchs for Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Germany. "Archais" porcelain vase with
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage White Bisque Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by KPM Berlin, Germany, 1960s
Unavailable
H 9.06 in Dm 4.34 in
Vintage White Bisque Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by KPM Berlin, Germany, 1960s
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite vintage white bisque porcelain vase manufactured by KPM Berlin, Germany in the late
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
German Czech Bohemian Ruby-Stained and Clear Glass Vase and Cover
Located in Brooklyn, NY
German Czech Bohemian ruby-stained glass covered vase (deckel pokal), the conical vase stained ruby
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Czech Biedermeier Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of two Vintage Vasen Vase Fat Lava 25 and Scheurich 281 19 W.Germany
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Set of two Vintage Vasen Vase Fat Lava 25 and Scheurich 281 19 W.Germany
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Berlin, DE
Scheurich Vintage in Lapislazuli-Blau. Super selten in dieser Farbgebung. der Vase gekennzeichnet
Category
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Painted Bay Ceramic Pitcher/Vase, West-Germany by Bodo Mans, 1950
Unavailable
H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Hand Painted Bay Ceramic Pitcher/Vase, West-Germany by Bodo Mans, 1950
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Achterveld, NL
This pitcher/vase with some yellow and blue glazed, (decor Frankfurt) hand painted stripes by Bodo
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
LARGE 21 inch German KPM Two-Handled Vase, Scenes Both Sides, Mask Handle
Unavailable
H 21 in W 13 in D 10 in
LARGE 21 inch German KPM Two-Handled Vase, Scenes Both Sides, Mask Handle
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A fabulous and large two-handled KPM vase with hand-painted scenes on both front and back. A gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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Midcentury German Ceramics Vase For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury German ceramics vase available at 1stDibs. A midcentury German ceramics vase — often made from ceramic, porcelain and pottery — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury German ceramics vase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury German ceramics vase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury German ceramics vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bay Keramik, Scheurich Keramik and Rosenthal produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Midcentury German Ceramics Vase?
The average selling price for a midcentury German ceramics vase at 1stDibs is $594, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $248,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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