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1980s Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase Double Stout
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century Modern pottery vase with great color and good aging measures 10 x 3x 11.
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20th Century American Modern Vases

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Pottery

Artful Pair of Mid Century Modern Pottery Vases
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of hand crafted midcentury modern pottery vases having gray & white geometric shapes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Two Mid-Century Modern Pottery Planters Yellow Gainey, USA
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Toledo, OH
Two Mid-Century Modern pottery planters in yellow by Gainey Pottery, USA. Light crazing interior
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20th Century North American Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Pottery

Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Walnut Table Lamp
By Gordon Martz
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern pottery ceramic and walnut cone shape table lamp. It features very
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Walnut

Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp
By Guido Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern pottery and aluminum Italian table lamp, newly rewired and ready to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Aluminum

Pair of Upsala Ekeby Mid-Century Modern Pottery Table Lamps & Original Shades
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamps were made by the Swedish art potter Upsala
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery, Fiberglass

Mid-century modern pottery vase from Tilgmans, Sweden
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
) one of Scandinavia’s most valuable contributors to innovative mid-century modern pottery design. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Wicker, Art Glass

Mid-century modern pottery lamp from Tilgmans, Sweden.
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
innovative mid-century modern pottery design. The history of the company is old but by the late 1960s they
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery table lamp from Söholm, Denmark.
By Soholm Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century modern pottery design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Modern Pottery Lemonade Set by Cas Vietri ICS Kowaliska Style
By C.A.S. Vietri
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Mid-Century Modern pottery lemonade set by CAS Vietri Italy set consisting of a pitcher, 6 beakers
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Majolica

Mid-century modern pottery vase from Soholm (Söholm), Denmark.
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
glazing technique best sums up, why they are among of the world leading firms when it comes to mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery vase from Soholm (Söholm), Denmark.
Mid-century modern pottery vase from Soholm (Söholm), Denmark.
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H 6.29 in W 7.08 in D 3.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase with Deer
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape pottery vase in green with stylized deer on the front and back
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery vase by G. Millberg for Rörstrand, Sweden.
By Rörstrand
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
innovation with the result of worldclass production of mid-century modern pottery. Mentioning Lisa Larson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery wall plaque with an abstract pattern, from Tilgmans
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
-century modern pottery design. The history of the company is old but by the late 1960s they had
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Ceramic

German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Large Carstens Mid Century Modern Pottery Floor Vase Germany 1956
By Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Miami, FL
massive 1956 Carstens pottery floor vase is a delight. Grey glazed exterior with white and yellow
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Gianni Tosin Lava & Blue Glaze Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
By Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic Italian modernist pottery vase by Gianni Tosin. With Gambone style mottled blue glaze
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

1950s Giuseppe Barile Albisola Italian Midcentury Modern Pottery Vase
By Giuseppe Barile Albisola
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare polychrome pottery vase. Made in the pottery manufactury from Giuseppe Barile in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Giuseppe Barile Albisola Italian Midcentury Modern Pottery Vase, 1950s
By Giuseppe Barile Albisola
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous and rare polychrome pottery vase in bizzarre shape. Made in the pottery manufactury from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair Mid Century Modern Pottery White Horse Head Bookends Abingdon Pottery 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome Pair of Mid Century white Horse Head Modern Bookends by Abingdon Potteries. Beautiful
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-century modern pottery table lamp made by Rolf Palm, Sweden.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
has his work today become very sought after, especially for those who admire not just mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase Steuler Ceramic, Germany
By Steuler
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Steuler Keramik
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-century modern pottery table lamp by Bruno Karlsson, EGO, Sweden.
By Bruno Karlsson, Ego Stengods
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A gorgeous and rather unusual vintage handmade ceramic stoneware table lamp base made by Bruno Karlsson for EGO, Sweden. This lamp is a classic, elegant and timeless lamp. The shape ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

(okoko)Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Pottery Bottle Vase from BR Denmark 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Mid Century Modern wholesaler of ceramics BR (Brothers Rasmussen) had this beautiful Organic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware, Pottery, Earthenware, Ceramic

Groovy Pair of Mid-Century Modern Pottery & Wood Hand Crafted Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Groovy Mid-Century Modern rare pair of hand crafted glazed pottery table lamps having yummy color
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery, Wood

Mid-century modern pottery figurine a "camel" made by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
modern feel to it. It is signed and marked. The price includes free shipping. It is 10cm (3.93") high
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Bay Keramik, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

A pair of Mid-century modern pottery vases, by Fratelli Fanciullacci , Italy.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of fantastic vintage ceramic vases from Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy. These vases have a fantastic shape and decoration. The design is classic, clean lines and shapes has a si...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Two German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase by Kreutz, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s, by Kreutz
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Light Brown Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of this exceptional vintage mid-century modern pottery vase. Handmade
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

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Pottery

Mid-Century Harris Strong Queen of Diamonds Art Pottery Tile of Playing Cards
By Harris Strong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern pottery tile. By Harris Strong. With a terracotta pottery tile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery, Wood

Mid-Century Harris Strong Queen of Hearts Pottery Tile of Poker Playing Card
By Harris Strong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern pottery tile. By Harris Strong. With a terracotta pottery tile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Mid-Century Harris Strong Jack of Clubs Art Pottery Tile of Playing Cards
By Harris Strong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern pottery tile. By Harris Strong. With a terracotta pottery tile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery, Wood

1970's Rosenthal Netter Pottery Modern Vase
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid-Century Modern pottery decorative vase by Rosenthal Netter. in vintage original
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp
By Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp designed by Gerald Thurston. Shades for photography
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery

Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp
Gerald Thurston Pottery Table Lamp
H 33 in W 13 in D 13 in
Ed Langbein Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Italian Hilltop Village Plate
By Ed Langbein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern pottery plates, designed and hand-painted by the American industrial designer Ed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Vintage Pottery Oil Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern pottery oil lamp. Features a long fresh wick with a glass top
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Pottery, Glass

Vintage Pottery Oil Lamp
Vintage Pottery Oil Lamp
H 11.5 in W 5.2 in D 5.5 in
Danish Modern Cone Shape Shade Table Lamp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern pottery, metal and walnut base table lamp.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Large Single Danish Ceramic Lamp, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Green Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp. Rewired with solid brass socket and cloth wire. It
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Mid-20th Century Danish Table Lamps

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Table Lamp with Glazed Stripped Body
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern pottery table lamp with stripped brown tone body on walnut plinth base
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Pottery

Willem de Vries Mid-Century Modern 'Cleopatra' Lidded Bowl for Fris Edam, 1961
Located in Tilburg, NL
. This is very distinct piece of Dutch mid-century modern pottery. Designed by Willem de Vries, who was
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Ceramic, Pottery

Mid Century Modern Vintage Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 14 in Width: 10 3/4 in Depth: 10 3/4 in This Vintage Mid Century Modern
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Mid Century Modern Klinker Pottery West German Vase 1960s
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens
Located in Miami, FL
Large Klinker German Mid Century Modern Pottery Vase 1960s. The body of the vase is painted with a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
By Joel Edwards
Located in Studio City, CA
the base. Would make for a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery

Organic Modern White Satin Glass Globe W. Pottery Body Rustic Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Rustic faux wood Mid-Century Modern pottery wall sconce from the 1960s-1970s. Very textured pottery
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ceramic, Pottery, Glass

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or beautiful stand-alone accent piece. Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
. Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or beautiful stand-alone accent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware

Robert Maxwell Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Charger
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern pottery charger by famed California
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery

Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist California Studio Pottery Vase
By Joel Edwards
Located in Studio City, CA
addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery, Stoneware

Mid Century Modern Vintage Glazed Pottery Multicolored Vase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 20 in Width: 6 1/4 in Depth: 6 1/4 in This Vintage Mid Century Modern pottery
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Thorvald Odgaard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Thorvald Odgaard, 1970s. Scandinavian MId-Century Modern pottery
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Organic Modern Pair Stylized Studio Stoneware Pottery Owls 1950 Barbara Garrett
Located in Miami, FL
Barbara Garrett (1930-2020) pair of Organic Mid Century Modern Pottery Owls. Both pieces with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Arne Bang Signed Monumental Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Ceramic Pottery Bowl
By Arne Bang
Located in Studio City, CA
Bang's work or the crown jewel of any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection. A rare and eye-catching work
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Ceramic California Pottery Bowl, 1960s
By Raul Coronel
Located in Studio City, CA
any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or beautiful stand-alone accent piece. Dimensions: 1
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Marked Large Glazed Abstract Ceramic Face Sculpture Studio Piece Vase America
Located in Miami, FL
piece vase. Mid-Century Modern pottery made in the USA in circa 1980. Marked at the Base on the
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Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Sculptures

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Mid Century Mobach Pottery Vases
By Mobach
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautiful set of 3 Dutch Mid-Century Modern pottery vases by the famous Mobach family. Very
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Set of 3 Mid Century Mobach Pottery Vases
Set of 3 Mid Century Mobach Pottery Vases
H 8.27 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
By Barbara Willis
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece piece in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery, Stoneware

Leach Pottery Studio Pottery Lidded Green Glazed Pot
By Leach Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
from the early to mid 20th century. The stoneware pot of ovoid form stands on a narrow flat unglazed
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Vintage Danish Ceramics by Helge Bjufstrøm for Michael Andersen, 1960s
By Michael Andersen & Son
Located in Asaa, DK
and a small bowl made on the Danish island of Bornholm by Michael Andersen & Søn. Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

1950s Titano San Marino Italian Midcentury Modern Red Pottery Vase
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Brescia, IT
Red pottery vase Perfect condition Measure: H 64 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

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Mid Century Modern Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century modern pottery available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and stoneware, every item from our selection of mid century modern pottery was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of mid century modern pottery, we have 3910 options in-stock, while there are 27 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of mid century modern pottery, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of mid century modern pottery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Architectural Pottery produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Pottery?

Prices for a piece of mid century modern pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $33,631, while the average can fetch as much as $868.

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

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 legendary 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.

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.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Pottery
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

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