Mid-Century Modern Pottery

A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed ceramic construction in a beautiful blue / green color. Signed Italy

A finely modeled ceramic horse by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, showcasing the sculptor’s celebrated ability to capture the physical presence and temperament of animals. The horse ...

Iconic and rare ceramic plate by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) for Madoura Pottery, titled "Tête de Chevreuil de Profil" (Goat's Head in Profile). Conceived in 1952, this Empreinte Origi...

Empty pocket designed by the Cloutier brothers in enameled ceramic, kept in perfect condition. The glaze has a great shine, without any defects or shine. Their creations are very po...

An original 1960s pale pink and black striped glossy glazed bowl by famed French ceramicist, Pol Chambost. Signed. The inner bowl is a mottled pale pink. The top shape is either a he...

We are pleased to offer several ceramic works by the superlative young contemporary artist Jay James Forsythe of Oxbrook Pottery. A 2004 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design...

An original 1950s Conchiglia glazed ceramic lamp in the form of a conch shell. Societa Ceramica Italiana di Laveno. Signed.

This is a set of eight California pottery lettuce / cabbage plates designed by Brad Keeler. They date to the 60s and are marked. A fun set of plates rea...

Monumental Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Ceramic Floor Vase with Drip Glaze, West Germany Style A striking monumental ceramic floor vase executed in a classic Mid-Century Modern West Ge...

Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" ceramic vase, Bellini, 20th Century. Hand-turned, classic form vase with a beautiful glaze, simulating wood grain.

MCM stoneware studio pottery bowl on pedestal by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1967. This gorgeous hand finished piece has a wonderful design, texture and color. The bowl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks (some monor crazing) and measures 9.25"D x 7.75"H; it is signed on the underside. #3039 Amy Donaldson was born in San Francisco, CA in 1893. While at the University of Denver, Donaldson began studying art at the Reed Art...

A matched set of earthenware drinks coasters by Roger Capron with incised and coloured decoration depicting trees and fishes. Stamped signatures to the reverse Vallauris, Fran...

A vintage studio pottery cloche by ceramicist Bill Creitz of Oregon (born 1907). Earth tone glazes with an abstract hand painted accent on one side. Lovely...

We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece is from 2023 and was for...

Set of six MCM stoneware drip glaze mugs by Rodolfo Padilla, circa 1970s. The mugs are in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 4....

A set of six Mid-Century earthenware Onion Soup au Gratins, The Pfaltzgraff Pottery Company, circa 1950-1960. Six oven proof individual casseroles with s...

A set of 3 mid century studio teacups from the 1940s-50s by husband and wife ceramicists, Charles and Alice Smith of California. Great abstract...

A wonderfully textured and hand coil and constructed bright orange glazed Bitossi covered vessel. The exterior resembles a craggy brick wall. High glazed olive colored interior. Fully signed on the bottom, 1966 B, Italy. Circa 1960. Good overall condition with some minor glaze misses and unglazed portions. No visible cracks, hairlines or restorations. The piece measures approximately 7.75" high x 6.25" diameter. Bagni Bio: ALVINO BAGNI was born in 1919 in Lastra a Signa in the environs of Florence. His boyhood and adolescence were spent without his father; as a communist, he had been exiled under Italian fascism. The young Bagni learned the basics of drawing and clay modeling under the tutelage of artist/sculptor Torello Santini. Bagni's interest in ceramics—a locally important industry—grew, and he found work at Arnaldo Pugi’s furnace in Ponte a Signa. Following WWII, Pugi helped him finance the opening of his own studio, BAGNI CERAMICHE, where several family members including wife Gina were employed. Gina would work along side Bagni throughout his career. 3,500 elephant-head plates bearing the slogan “I like Ike” were manufactured for export during Eisenhower's 1952 US presidential campaign—an early and prophetic commission: the large majority of Bagni’s work would be for the US market. In the 1950s and '60s Bagni established fundamental collaborations with Bitossi Ceramiche in nearby Montelupo Fiorentino and with the import companies Rosenthal Netter and Raymor, the latter being a dominant American firm. These relationships allowed Bagni to open a larger, better-equipped factory where he was able to surround himself with highly skilled artists—Enzo Borgini...

Eye-catching Majolica ceramic white and green strawberry shaped tureen. Manufactured by Bordalo Pinheiro, Portugal, 1960s. This cute tureen has a very realistic design with leaves on the top. A leaf shaped serving plate and a small serving spoon complete the set. This highly decorative serving piece will be a nice addition to any kitchen or dining table. It will be a cool choice used as sauce tureen. Excellent condition. On sale as a set of three pieces, strawberry tureen...

Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.

Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Porrón with Hand-Painted Rooster A very charming Spanish ceramic porrón featuring a beautiful interplay of textures—white glossy spots over a matte cream...

A fantastic, beautifully designed, heavy Anagama wood-fired wall plate/charger by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is universally known for his abstract expressionist ...

Large Rimini blue bowl. Very rare in this size with a diameter of 27.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility ...

A large scale carved, stoneware bowl created by Laura Andreson of Los Angeles California. Andreson was a graduate of UCLA, where she was also the head of the ceramics department for...

Beautiful well done ceramic vase by Fontaine, circa 1970s. Stamped at the bottom with a face, one of a kind piece.

From the Atelier Cérenne à Vallauris in France, a hand made pottery Tulip plate, circa 1940-1950. The plate is finished in a matte glazing of half black and half white, with a pair...

Small-scale lidded ceramic box from Bitossi’s Pietra series, produced in the 1970s and imported by Rosenthal Netter. The box features an abstract patter...

Signed with initials, a most likely unique painted glaze plate of an Owl by Jean Lurcat. Burnt Umber and Yellow Oxide.

A magnificent big size hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish tureen in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents manufactured in Portugal, 1950s. Beautiful to use as a wall deco...

An excellent French mid century sculptural art pottery table lamp by Tim Orr. Signed. The vase measures 8.5” H x 8.5” W x 4” D. Biography: orn in England, Tim Orr is a sculptor, ...

A fantastic, freeform, large, heavy plate/ charger by American master potter Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures. Very unique and scarce work with rare use of color. Very hard to come by. One of our personal favorites along with the Chawan tea bowl. Signed on base and dated (1961) by Voulkos. This was made during one of his most magical and experimental phases. From of Private Collection, New York. Voulkos is widely considered to be the most important and impactful ceramist of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum Prize at the first Paris Biennale in 1959 and was the winner of a Guggenheim fellowship in 1984. Voulkos received the College Art Association’s Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1997. He was made an honorary member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 2001. He also received six honorary doctorate degrees as well as three National Endowment for the Arts awards. His work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Nagoya, Japan Albany Mall, Albany, New York American Museum of Ceramic Art...

Beautiful sculptural Midcentury Modern vintage matt black 'Pollo' vase designed by Finish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany as part of their 'studioline' in the early 196...

Large Saint-Clément Stoneware Vase, France, 1950s. This impressive and rare stoneware vase from Saint-Clément, France dates to the 1950s and is distinguished by its exceptional size ...

German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...

Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Pottestuen Keramik Frederikshavn, 1960s

Midcentury stoneware studio pottery teapot - hand carved/scraped decoration to the exterior - gloss cream glaze - dramatic integrated handle - separate lid - indistinctly signed on t...

A large Abstract Studio Art Pottery charger, unmarked, attributed to Poole Pottery U.K. Decorated in attractive an abstract spiral pattern i...

Museal Large French Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Accolay, 1950s. African Hunting Scene. A striking and rare French mid-century stoneware vase by Accol...

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...

Vintage artistic Danish pottery bowl with a beautiful abstract design Signed on the base but artist unknown No cracks or chips.

Italian 1960's hand painted colorful ceramic dish by Giovanni DeSimone, hand crafted in Italy. Signed on underside, DeSimone, Italy 60.

Designer: Unknown Importer: Raymore Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Pottery These mid century Italian pottery candle hold...

Beautifully detailed vase in vibrant turquoise (green / blue) with textured sgraffito shoulder and neck by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy, circa 1960s. Wonderful whimsical embossed ani...

Beautiful vase designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof in the late 1960s-early 1970s. This hand-crafted vase is identified as the "Mooncra...

Designer: DeVoe Manufacturer: DeVoe

A stylish German mid-century art pottery jug with textured stoneware glazes by Wormser Terra-Sigillata Manufaktur. The tall bulbous and red clay potted...

A rarely seen Palissy style Provençal majolica trompe l’oeil wall plaque made and signed by the potter A. Martin, from Vallauris, Cote d’Azur, France, Mid-Century Modern Era, circa ...

A Danish midcentury large studio ceramic glazed stoneware pottery vase made by Noomi Backhausen. hand painted in an abstract motif in muted sage green, blue, and brown. Impressed marks to underside: Soholm Stentoj Bornholm...

MCM stoneware studio pottery lidded jar by listed artist, Amy Donaldson, circa 1950s. This gorgeous hand finished jar has a wonderful desi...

1970s McCoy Art Pottery Canyon Mesa Drip Glazed Tea Pot Vintage personal Tea Pot Art Pottery signed McCoy Speckled Earth tones. 5.5 h x 9 d x 5 Pre...

For your consideration, a vintage pottery cookie jar / safekeeping in mice or mouse shape. One of a kind, not mass produced. Great quality. Unmarked. Dimensions: 7.5" H x 7.25" D x...

Stunning AK Kaiser bisque vase with varied abstract pattern . In great condition, no marks or cracks. Pairs beautifully with our Royal Haeger abstra...

French Mid-Century Anthropomorphic Vase by Accolay, France, 1950s. This unique anthropomorphic vase was crafted by Accolay in France during the 1950s. Featuring a sculptural form wit...

An extremely rare and wonderfully hand-painted monumentally large charger featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth - a quite unique and bold work by famed American/ California studio ...

Foamy glazed lidded ceramic box with grid design created by Guido Gambone, circa 1950s. Box measures 3.5" by 6" by 4.5" and is signed Gambone with his donkey mark. In very good vin...

Bring a touch of Dutch elegance and tradition into your home with this refined vintage Delft jug , an authentic work of art in hand-painted ceramic in classic white and cobalt blue ....

Mid century Italian stoneware centrepiece plate hand painted in shades of green and pink, with sailboats and fish swimming in the sea.

Jerome Ackerman glazed ceramic bowl signed “Ackerman 98”. Jerome Ackerman and his wife Evelyn were central figures in creating the California mid-century modern aesthetic. This examp...

Beautiful tall embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great. piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian pottery. Shape number 727/21. We have more rare Bitossi...

Beautiful and rare tall 30cm/12" embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian pottery. Very rare size to find. Shape number 727/30. We have more rare Bitossi...