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Mid-Century Modern Pottery

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl
Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl

Pol Chambost 1950s French Pottery Bowl

By Pol Chambost

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard
Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard

Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very stylish studio pottery porcelain mug decorated with columns design by Susan Parkinson for the Richard Parkinson Pottery and made between 1953 an...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

Antonia Campi Conchiglia Pottery, Italian 1950s Lamp
Antonia Campi Conchiglia Pottery, Italian 1950s Lamp

Antonia Campi Conchiglia Pottery, Italian 1950s Lamp

By Antonia Campi, Lavenia

Located in New York, NY

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

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

Studio Art Pottery Vase by Jay Forsythe, Oxbrook Pottery
Studio Art Pottery Vase by Jay Forsythe, Oxbrook Pottery

Studio Art Pottery Vase by Jay Forsythe, Oxbrook Pottery

Located in Peabody, MA

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

Large Mid-Century Rimini Blu Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

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 ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Italian Coil Constructed Covered Orange Pottery Vessel
Bitossi Italian Coil Constructed Covered Orange Pottery Vessel

Bitossi Italian Coil Constructed Covered Orange Pottery Vessel

By Alvino Bagni

Located in New Windsor, NY

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" Vase, Bellini, 20th Century
Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" Vase, Bellini, 20th Century

Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" Vase, Bellini, 20th Century

By Bellini Studio

Located in Chappaqua, NY

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Bowl on Pedestal by Amy Donaldson
MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Bowl on Pedestal by Amy Donaldson

MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Bowl on Pedestal by Amy Donaldson

Located in San Diego, CA

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla
Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla

Set of Six MCM Stoneware Drip Glaze Mugs by Rodolfo Padilla

Located in San Diego, CA

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....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Terracotta

Vintage Spanish Ceramic Porrón, Hand-Painted Rooster, 1960s
Vintage Spanish Ceramic Porrón, Hand-Painted Rooster, 1960s

Vintage Spanish Ceramic Porrón, Hand-Painted Rooster, 1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Bitossi, Pablo Picasso

Located in Valencia, VC

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...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Artistic Vintage Danish Pottery Bowl from the 1950s
Artistic Vintage Danish Pottery Bowl from the 1950s

Artistic Vintage Danish Pottery Bowl from the 1950s

Located in Søborg, DK

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

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Laura Andreson Large Scale California Studio Carved Stoneware Bowl
Laura Andreson Large Scale California Studio Carved Stoneware Bowl

Laura Andreson Large Scale California Studio Carved Stoneware Bowl

By Laura Andreson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Guido Gambone Italian Art Pottery Bottle Mid-20th Century
Guido Gambone Italian Art Pottery Bottle Mid-20th Century

Guido Gambone Italian Art Pottery Bottle Mid-20th Century

By Guido Gambone

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish vintage Italian art pottery bottle and stopper painted with horses by Guido Gambone (1909-1969). The tall stoneware bottle is decorated in a soft white slightly textured gl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Anagama Fired California Studio Pottery Wall Plate

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

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 ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Otello Rosa Designed Pair of Harlequin Wall Lights San Polo Venezia, Italy
Otello Rosa Designed Pair of Harlequin Wall Lights San Polo Venezia, Italy

Otello Rosa Designed Pair of Harlequin Wall Lights San Polo Venezia, Italy

By San Polo, Otello Rosa

Located in Pymble, NSW

A pair of Harlequin figure wall hangings, fittings are inside the baskets to screw a small lamp holder, highly detailed and in near perfect condition, circa 1955. The glazes are bril...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Giovanni Ronzan Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Resting Dog Figure
Giovanni Ronzan Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Resting Dog Figure

Giovanni Ronzan Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Resting Dog Figure

By Lenci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine midcentury vintage Italian ceramic figure of a resting puppy dog by Giovanni Ronzan. This figure is well modeled with molded and painted feature...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960

Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960
Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960

Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish
Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish

Italian 1960's Giovanni DeSimone Decorative Pottery Dish

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Studio Del Campo Enamel Italian, 1960s Bowl
Studio Del Campo Enamel Italian, 1960s Bowl

Studio Del Campo Enamel Italian, 1960s Bowl

By Studio Del Campo

Located in New York, NY

A 1960s handmade enamel over copper with an abstract design in colors of black, and olive and teal green. Signed.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Studio Pottery Rock Vase in Stoneware by Tom McMillin 1960s
Studio Pottery Rock Vase in Stoneware by Tom McMillin 1960s

Studio Pottery Rock Vase in Stoneware by Tom McMillin 1960s

By Tom Mcmillin

Located in Troy, MI

Studio Pottery Vase in Stoneware Rock by Tom McMillin Sculptural rock vase by Tom McMillin circa 1960s Round form with exploding multi spout openings Additional Information: Mater...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro
Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro

Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

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...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Guy Sydenham Large English Poole Studio Pottery Atlantis Vase
Guy Sydenham Large English Poole Studio Pottery Atlantis Vase

Guy Sydenham Large English Poole Studio Pottery Atlantis Vase

By Guy Sydenham

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and scarce mid-century English Poole Pottery studio vase from the Atlantis range by Guy Sydenham (1916-2005). The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot with a recesse...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Accolay Midcentury Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Accolay Midcentury Stoneware Vase, 1950s

Accolay Midcentury Stoneware Vase, 1950s

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Mid-century stoneware vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Height : 27cm (10.6"), Diameter : 18cm (7.1"). Marked "accolay" under the base (see photo, difficult to read) After the ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kage Farsta Vase
Wilhelm Kage Farsta Vase

Wilhelm Kage Farsta Vase

By Wilhelm Kage

Located in Spring Valley, NY

Wilhelm Kåge was Sweden’s premier 20th C studio potter. His Farsta series was crafted between 1930 and 1960 in the Gustavsberg studio. The unique objects were made of reddish brown s...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Saint-Clement Huge Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Saint-Clement Huge Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, 1950s

Saint-Clement Huge Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, 1950s

By Saint-Clément

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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 ...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Aldo Londi

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is c...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Complete Set of Twelve Hand-Painted MBFA Pornic Pottery Oyster Plates
Complete Set of Twelve Hand-Painted MBFA Pornic Pottery Oyster Plates

Complete Set of Twelve Hand-Painted MBFA Pornic Pottery Oyster Plates

By M. F. B. A. Pornic

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ode to the Oyster: A Mid-Century French Affair A Complete Set of Twelve Hand-Painted MBFA Pornic Pottery Oyster Plates Diameter: 10 inches x 1/2 inch high This exceptional collect...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century German Handmade Ceramic Signed Vase
Mid-Century German Handmade Ceramic Signed Vase

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 on the base Excellent condition This artwork, never before on the market, comes ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate
Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate

Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Sharon, CT

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

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Vase - Accolay - Ceramic - Green Drip Glaze
Mid-Century Vase - Accolay - Ceramic - Green Drip Glaze

Mid-Century Vase - Accolay - Ceramic - Green Drip Glaze

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful mid-century ceramic vase by Accolay, France, featuring a rich and vibrant green glaze. The vase has a rounded, elegant form with a slightly flared neck and is finished wi...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Ceramics, Gustave Reynaud, Vallauris 1960/1970
Set of Three Ceramics, Gustave Reynaud, Vallauris 1960/1970

Set of Three Ceramics, Gustave Reynaud, Vallauris 1960/1970

By Gustave Reynaud

Located in St Ouen, FR

Set consisting of a Roller Vase and two lamp bases coming directly from Gustave Reynaud's workshop, "Le Mûrier" (The Mulberry). Reynaud, brother-in-law of Jean Derval, created his w...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Mid-Century Cambrian Design Pottery Cruet Set
Wedgwood Mid-Century Cambrian Design Pottery Cruet Set

Wedgwood Mid-Century Cambrian Design Pottery Cruet Set

By Wedgwood

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish vintage Wedgwood Cambrian design pottery cruet set dating from the 1960's. The set comprises of a pepper and salt in typical 1960's style w...

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Tim Orr French 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamp
Tim Orr French 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamp

Tim Orr French 1960s Art Pottery Table Lamp

By Tim Orr

Located in New York, NY

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, ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6
Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6

Mid-Century Pfaltzgraff Pottery Lidded Onion Soup Au Gratin Casseroles, Set/6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960
Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960

Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1960

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Noomi Backhausen Large Søholm Pottery Vase
Noomi Backhausen Large Søholm Pottery Vase

Noomi Backhausen Large Søholm Pottery Vase

By Noomi Backhausen

Located in Winter Park, FL

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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

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 -...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl
Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

Peter Voulkos Signed Modern Abstract California Studio Pottery Chawan Tea Bowl

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic, freeform, heavy Chawan tea bowl by American master potter/artist Peter Voulkos who is universally known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptu...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters
Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters

By Roger Capron

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

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...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s

By DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

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.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Edna Arnow Illinois Modern Abstract Expressionist Stoneware Lidded Vessel
Edna Arnow Illinois Modern Abstract Expressionist Stoneware Lidded Vessel

Edna Arnow Illinois Modern Abstract Expressionist Stoneware Lidded Vessel

By Edna Arnow

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Abstract expressionist glazed red stoneware lidded urn created by Edna Arnow of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1950s. Piece measures 10.5" tall by 6.5" diameter and is signed Arnow on reve...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-century Modern pottery for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pottery for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pottery created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern pottery made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pottery, popular names associated with this style include Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Scheurich Keramik, and Marcello Fantoni. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for pottery differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $78 and tops out at $29,941 while the average work can sell for $726.