Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany C.1970
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany C.1970 In excellent condition commensurate of age.
20th Century German Brutalist Vases
Pottery
Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany C.1970
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany C.1970 In excellent condition commensurate of age.
Pottery
Large Grey and Blue Stripes Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large stoneware glazed decorative vase. Midcentury era design featuring hand drawn strips of blue colored glaze, Germany, 1960s. Perfect condition. Measures: Height 40 cm.
Stoneware
Celadon Glazed Hand-Thrown Studio Pottery Vase, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
A mid-century celadon-glazed studio pottery vase, hand-thrown in a German-speaking European workshop.
Ceramic
Colorful Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase Germany 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Colorful Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, Bay Keramik, Germany, 1960s. This is a quirky and wonderful mid century studio pottery vase by the famous maker Bay Keramik, 1960s.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Carstens Keramik Slim Pottery Vase Germany 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern slim pottery vase by Carstens Keramik from 1960. Very nice Carstens Keramik slender vase with waist.
Ceramic, Pottery
Extra Large 1960s Ceramic West German Studio Pottery Vase, Germany Bauhaus
By Roth Keramik, Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat Lava Art Vase Producer: Scheurich, Germany Design: Nr. 408-40 Decade: 1970s. This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s i...
Ceramic
Geometrically Decorated Midcentury German Studio Pottery Vase, 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Geometrically Decorated midcentury Studio pottery vase, Germany, 1970s. Wonderful vase in off-white with a distinct geometrical decor in matte and shiny glaze.
Ceramic
Brutalist Ceramic Vase, Green, Germany, 1980s, Studio Pottery Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase, Germany, 1980s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Vintage West German Striped Pottery Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
The ribbed texture to this wonderful West German pottery vase has brown and beige tones. Oversized handle and in great condition.
Pottery
Jasba Color-block Vase, West German Pottery 1960s
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Jasba Keramik was founded in 1926 by Jakob Schwaderlapp in Ransbach-Baumbach; it became one of well-known manufacturers of West German Pottery in mid 20th century. The company produc...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Floor Vase, Model 269-40, Circa 1970
By West German Pottery
Located in Stafford, TX
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Floor Vase, Model 269-40, Circa 1970 A striking monumental West German art pottery floor vase featuring the sought-after 269-40 form.
Pottery
$152Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Orange Ball Vase West Germany Pottery Wekara 1850-18
By West German Pottery
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare convex vase by Wekara Keramik, West Germany pottery from the 1960s, beautiful design with abstract floral design made of orange and brown ceramic in relief, numbered 1850-18 at ...
Ceramic
Vintage West German Pottery Vase, Ceramic, Brown and Beige, 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in London, England
West Germany ceramic vase Brown, Beige pink Germany Vintage 1970 warm and soft colors, a true masterpiece of ceramic craftsmanship. This unique vase adds a touch of elegance to any i...
Ceramic, Stoneware
West German Pottery Vase, Ceramic, 38cm Height, Circa 1960, Decorative
By West German Pottery
Located in London, England
With a height of 38 cm, this West German earthenware, of remarkable workmanship and renowned for its exquisite art and rich history, is characterized by complex patterns and vibrant ...
Ceramic
Vintage Scheurich Vase, West German Pottery, Brown Beige, 1960
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, England
Scheurich West Germany ceramic vase Germany 1960 Vintage, it measures 38 cm and 18 cm in diameter at the belly, with a brown and beige glaze that gives it a timeless look, and is in ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, 1960s
By Bücking-Börnsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Vase from Pottery Bücking Börnsen, Cuxhaven, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Set of 2 Dümler & Breiden Lava Vases, West German Pottery
By Dümler & Breiden, West German Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 Mid Century Modern vases feature textured lava glaze in mocha and off-white colors on espresso brown background color; the handles, bases, and rims are accentuated with gol...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Jasba Aztec Exotica Set of 3 Vases, West German Pottery 1960s
By Jasba, Jasba Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The handles are interpreted not as functional parts of the design, but as an important aesthetic feature that was commonly used by West German pottery designers and artists in contex...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Scheurich Vase Red Brown Tan 203-18 West Germany
By West German Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fat lava art vases Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s The original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany.
Pottery
Scheurich Amsterdam 2 Vases Lava Glaze West German Pottery 1970s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery, Heinz Siery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 2 vintage West German pottery vases features molded Amsterdam decor, often referred to as Onion, and semi-matte textured Fat Lava glaze in red and orange palette.
Ceramic, Pottery
Two Brutalist Dümler & Breiden German Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two beautiful Brutalist ceramic vases made by Dümler & Breiden in Germany in the 1960s. Stamped underneath with the Dümler & Breiden mark, production series and “GERMANY”. ?Dümle...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage ceramic vase Lava, West Germany, 1970
By West German Pottery
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful ceramic vase or jug Lava, made in West Germany in the 1970s. The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage. Dimensions: Width: 12 cm / 4.7 inches Hei...
Ceramic
Outstanding Large West German Earthenware/ Pottery Vase w/ Arched Handle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful mid-century jug style earthenware from West Germany (pre-unification/ cold war era) features a beautiful arched handle that is almost architectural. The gradation of ...
Earthenware
A pair of late 19th century German Pottery vases made by Mettlach circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This finely detailed and stunning pair of German pottery vases was made at the Mettlach factory circa 1890.
Pottery
Charming Large West Germany Flowered Fat Lava Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique West Germany Fat Lava Vase, hand painted. The vase and the glaze are in perfect condition and rare in this version. Very characteristic appearance and large model of 50cm high...
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
Large Floor Vase Signed Model W-Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Large Vase Hohr W-Germany, 1960s Satin finish ('half gloss') W-Germany, 1960s. Stamped on base. W-Germany. Measures: 46 x 23 cm 3.5 kg The piece is in excellent condition and a r...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase from Till Sudeck, 1960s
By Till Sudeck
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase from Till Sudeck, 1960s
Ceramic
$223Sale Price|20% Off
West Germany Vase Oberhessische Keramik Walter Becht KG 170/24
By West German Pottery
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare West Germany vase with marbled effect, designed by Walter Becht KG for Oberhessische Keramik, marked WB 170/24 at the bottom. Walter Becht vases are not very common and therefo...
Ceramic
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Vase, Abstract with Handle
By West German Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
A superb example of collectible West German art pottery that combines sculptural form, tactile surface, and vibrant abstract decoration.
Ceramic
Shapely Pair of West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery 'Fat Lava' Guitar Vases
By Roth Keramik
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely pair of West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' guitar vases with red glaze; each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick lava glaze with red glaze re...
West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German glazed pottery vase. Stunning Mid-Century Modern West German glazed pottery vase with a great abstract decoration.
Pottery
West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German Glazed pottery vase. Stunning West German glazed pottery vase.
Pottery
West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German glazed pottery vase. This handsome vase has the most interesting geometric design with beautiful colors and matte glaze.
Pottery
Large Ceramic Floor Vase Yellow and Black by West Germany, circa 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
West Germany pottery. Large ceramic floor vase by West Germany.
Ceramic
Tigris Cat Vase By Anneleise Beckh For Schmider, West Germany 1950’s
By West German Pottery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Striking black and yellow Tigris cat vase designed by Anneleise Beckh for West German company Schmider Keramik Inscrutable expression on this strong design piece of retro Circa 1950'...
Ceramic
Midcentury West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury West German glazed pottery vase. Stunning West German glazed pottery vase.
Pottery
Sculptural Studio Ceramic Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1972
By Gerhard Liebenthron
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1972 Description: Exceptional sculptural ceramic vase by German ceramic artist Gerhard Liebenthron, created in 1972.
Pottery
Vintage, Large Ceramic Fat Lava Henkel Vase Marked 606-24 W Germany
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Henkel vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
Ceramic
Large Carstens 1960s Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Pottery Vase Bamboo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large ceramic vase made in Germany by Cartens in the 1960s with a very beautiful Bamboo design. Carstens only produced copies in limited amounts of each design. Stamped underneath ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern West German Ceramic Vase, Red and Black Glaze, 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
West German glazed ceramic vase in red and black 1960s. Water jar by West German stamped on the bottom.
Ceramic
$463Sale 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 Spara, hand-produced in West Germany.
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Fat Lava Rectangular Vase with Decor and Stamp 399-15, W-Germany' 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Vase with Decor and stamp 393-15, W-Germany' 1960s W Germany Glazed pottery.
Ceramic
$541Sale 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 rare large ceramic handled jug vase by cult German ceramics workshop Ceramano, han...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage Vase W Germany Label Hukli Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Hukli vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
Ceramic
Vintage West German Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exceptional Mid-Century Modern West German studio pottery vase. Reflecting the bold experimentation of the "Fat Lava" era, this piece features a highly t...
Pottery
Large Enameled Ceramic Vase by Scheurich, Germany, 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in London, England
This very large ceramic Sheurich vase is a striking piece that attracts all eyes. With its 42 cm height, it has a black background adorned with ethnic motifs of a bright blood red, a...
Ceramic
West German Pottery Glazed Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Madrid, ES
German ceramic vase produced in the 1970s in the West German Pottery tradition.
Enamel
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
Ceramic
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
Ceramic
Monumental Red Ceramic Vase by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in London, England
Magnifique vase monumental en céramique d'Allemagne de l'Ouest (West Germany) produit par la célèbre manufacture Scheurich Keramik dans les années 1960/1970 (modèle estampillé 228-45...
Enamel
Floor Vase 'Scheurich, Model 553-38' W-Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Floor Vase 'Scheurich, Model 553-38' W-Germany, 1960s Satin finish ('half gloss') W-Germany, 1960s. Stamped on base. (hard to verify under the glaze) 553-38 W-Germany. Measures: ...
Ceramic
German Art Deco Revival Pottery Vase, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tall and decorative German vase with great Art Deco styling. Architectural details, snake skin or tiles imita and bronze glaze. Its has an unidentified marking beneath its base.
Pottery
$463Sale Price / set|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Ceramic Vases, West Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
This cheerful beyond cool set of ceramic vases, designed by Oswald Kleudgen for Sheurich Keramik, showcases the iconic Fat Lava decor with the vibrant Red Daisies motif. Hand-produce...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$523Sale Price|44% Off
Sculptural West German Ceramic Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s
By West German Pottery, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural West German Art Pottery Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, c. 1950s A striking and highly unique sculptural ceramic vase by Carstens Tönnieshof, handmade in West Germany circa ...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage MCM West German Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage MCM table vase. An iconic West German design with a repeating ring of design characters. A beautiful neutral color that will blend easily into so many looks. Mark...
Pottery
Mid-Century Scheurich Abstract Modernist Ceramic Vase, West Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
Striking Mid-Century ceramic vase by Scheurich Keramik, West Germany, model 203-32, featuring an exceptionally art-inspired Abstract Modernist Decor. The decoration has a distinctly...
Enamel
Vintage German Studio Pottery Vase, 1984
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Studio Pottery Vase, 1984, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century by Bay German Pottery Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, by Bay, West Germany. Famous for their innovative designs, Bay of German created perfect accessories for mid-mod interiors. This one is fabulous … 16 inches tall, specta...
Pottery
Majolica Tripod Bud Vase with Branch and Bamboo Leaf Wrap Pink German
By West German Pottery
Located in Milton, DE
This is a german piece, as it is stamped on the bottom. I attribute it to about 1900 safely, could be earlier. I like the mauvy pink coloring and the one color glazing with a lot of ...
Pottery
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.
Ceramic
West German Dumler and Breiden Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Vintage Keramik ceramic West German Dumler and Breiden fat lava pottery floor vase.
Ceramic
West German Pottery Vase Attributed to Dümler & Breiden
By West German Pottery, Dümler & Breiden
Located in Vancouver, BC
Klinker style vase attributed to Dümler & Breiden. Beautiful colors in original condition signed and numbered on bottom.
Pottery
Unavailable
H 9.4 in W 9.8 in D 3.5 in
Oberhessische Keramik West German Pottery Retro Vintage Rare U4/24 Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Oberhessische Keramik West German pottery retro vintage rare U4/24 vase. Made in West Germany.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 14.2 in W 7.1 in D 4.7 in
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery Floor Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Walter Gerhards Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava West German Pottery floor vase. Made in West Germany, Mid Century Modern.
Extra Large Keto Keramik West German Pottery Vase
By West German Pottery, Hans Welling
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Extra large Keto Keramik West German Pottery with 1950s decor vase design by Hans Welling.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.1 in Dm 4.9 in
Bay Keramik West German Pottery Floor Vase Extra Large with a Graphical Decor
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Mid-Century Modern vintage ceramic Bay Keramik West German pottery floor vase extra large with a graphical decor made in 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 underside.
Lava
X Large Scheurich pottery vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
X Large Scheurich west Germamy pottery vase
Pottery
Schlossberg Keramik Ceramic West German Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Schlossberg Keramik Ceramic West German retro vintage pottery vase no 101/16, made in West Germany, Mid-Century Modern.
Ceramic
Large Scheurich Keramik Germany Lava Pottery Floor Vase 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Stamford, CT
Grat looking and substantial lava pot/ floor vase with orange/red and black detail. A terrific accent piece. Very large. 1960s West Germany.
Clay, Paint
West German Pottery Attributed to Scheurich
By Roth Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful miniature West German Pottery jug attributed to maker "Scheurich". Signed "W. Germ" on bottom. Excellent original condition.
Pottery
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.
XL Ceramic bamboo vase, Carstens West Germany 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ultra decorative vase / floor vase by Carstens West Germany.
Ceramic
Orange Colorful Ceramic vintage vase West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large and colorful orange/yellow and charcoal grey vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Cylindershaped rustic vase of ceramic with glazed orange top and yellow and gr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large colorful Ceramic vintage vase West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large and colorful vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Oval rustic vase of clay colored in a beautiful mix of earth colors, mustard yellow and green glaze blended wi...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Rustic Ceramic vintage vase from West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large earth colored and charcoal grey vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Cylindershaped rustic vase with mustard yellow and white knitting design motives on the upp...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Midcentury Ceramic vase/ jug by Bay West Germany, 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Odense, Denmark
Large nice floor vase / jug with green glaze by Bay West Germany, 1960. The vase is without notches or cracks, made by Bay West Germany. Measures: H 36 cm, Ø 18 cm.
Ceramic
Chantal pottery vase with crackled finish by Karlsruhe
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Milton, PA
Chantal vase with crackled finish by Karlsruhe
Pottery
West German Pottery Pot Attributed to Carstens
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens, West German Pottery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pot signed "12/3 Made in West Germany," attributed to maker "Carstens." Beautiful original condition, spatter motif.
Pottery
Dümler & Breiden West German Pottery Vase - Large
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Mississauga, CA
This exquisite West German floor vase is the larger of another vase we are selling.
Ceramic, Pottery
Dümler & Breiden West German Pottery Vase - Small
By Dümler & Breiden
Located in Mississauga, CA
This exquisite West German vase, crafted by the renowned Dümler & Breiden, epitomizes the sharp, clean lines and bold design associated with Mid-Century Modernism.
Ceramic, Pottery
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. Marked underneath. The vase is 38 cm high.
Ceramic, Pottery
X Large Scheurich West German Pottery Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
X Large Scheurich West German Pottery Vase.
Clay
1970s West German Ceramic Vase by Scheurich Keramik Co.
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Winnetka, IL
A bold vase with a complicated abstract design and glaze, by one of the leading German ceramic factories of the period, Scheurich Keramik. The decorated panels resemble electrocardio...
Ceramic
West German Scheurich Pottery vase 281 - 19
By Heinz Siery, Scheurich Keramik, Scheurich & Greulich Keramik
Located in Søgne, NO
Description: Offering a beautiful vintage Scheurich vase from the 1970s. This stunning piece showcases the iconic West German pottery style with its bold colors and unique design.
Ceramic
Orange Bay Keramik West Germay Vase, circa 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Brussels, BE
Orange bay Keramik West Germay vase, circa 1960.
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.
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.
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