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Large Square Ceramic Bowl by Gustave Tiffoche, France 1970s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Large ceramic bowl by Gustave Tiffoche, France 1970s. The bowl has a strong square shape with round edges and outspoken artistic drawings. Finished with great experimental glaze work...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture, Pod Composite 'Black Coal' in Matte Black
Located in New York, NY
Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture, "Black Coal". A composite of hollow, elongated, pointed oval or elliptical shapes, individually hand-formed clay parts, attached together and fused during the firing. This is a dark stoneware with a black underglaze revealing all the scrapes and marks of the clay underneath. The individual parts are all different, together they create a landscape inspired by the huge bare boulders of the Anza Borrego...
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2010s American Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 4 Black Dots Porcelain Small Cubes by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Set of 4 elegant open small cubes, which function together as a sculpture or could be filled with candles or trinkets. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisqu...
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2010s Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt Sphinxes Made 18th Century, England
Located in Katonah, NY
These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and artistry. These mythical creatures are a sight to behold with their majestic woman's head, mighty lion's body, and elegant wings. Each sphinx sits atop a raised rectangular base, adorned with a geometric design of circles and fleur-de-lis. Each sphinx features a 'lotus flower' nozzle to hold candles, adding a touch of whimsy and charm. Made in the eighteenth century, circa 1785, these sphinxes showcase Wedgwood's exceptional attention to detail and dedication to quality. The underside of each sphinx is marked with an impressed "Wedgwood" signature in lowercase letters. With a height of 10.2", a depth of 7", and a width of 3.6", these sphinxes are truly imposing in size and presence. In excellent condition, this pair is a rare and highly coveted find for collectors of Wedgwood black basalt. Reference: "The Dictionary of Wedgwood" R Reilly and G Savage pg 323. Dimensions: 10.2" height x 7" deep x 3.6" wide Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored Price: $6,600 Background of Wedgwood black basalt: In the mid-18th century, Josiah Wedgwood created black stoneware, which he named "Black Basalt," as it resembled Egyptian basalt...
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Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

"Genova" Matte Black
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well. Available in matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Brown contemporary Ceramic Wall Light Made of local Clay, natural pigments
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt brown ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - slip applied with natural mineral pigments - ...
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2010s African Arts and Crafts Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Earthenware

German Lithophanes Figural Nun Beer Stein, Antique Germany, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character beer stein - Nun. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1900s by E. Bohne, Thuringia Germany. Absolutely gorgeous piece hand painted and still...
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Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

Burmantofts Faience Bacchanalian Green Glazed Tile
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce Burmantofts Faience Bacchanalian tile of rectangular form modelled in relief with figures attending to a resting man set within a raised stepped edge and decorated in green ...
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1880s English Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Ceramic Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Ceramic glazed storage jar. Piece from our one of a kind line, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wallåkra, Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Sweden, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A sizeable mid-century stoneware vase. Impressed: WALLAKRA.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

D. Peterson Ceramic Pitcher and Cups Set Dated 1956
By D. Peterson
Located in Chicago, IL
This handmade ceramic pitcher and cups set has classically simple forms. The glaze treatment is wonderfully irregular, embracing the spontaneity of the process. The darker glaze on t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Pair of Ceramic Bowls Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of two bowls contains the largest model of the AXK bowl and a ARO bowl, both manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pottery Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pottery vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. "Eterna" with decoration in relief. Measures: 21 cm. In very good condition.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Midcentury Set of 3 Ceramic pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund Sweden 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces made in Sweden during the 1950s at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund The vases matches the bowl and gives a nice antique look. The vase and bo...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early William Moorcroft Pottery Large Vase in Autumn Leaves Pattern, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early example of a large vase made by William Moorcroft, of Moorcroft Pottery in the Autumn Leaves pattern and dating to circa 1930. The pattern is known as au...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Mocca Service by Hedwig Bollhagen . 1960 - 1970
Located in CADALSO, ES
All the items are hand painted from Hedwig Bollhagen. (1907-2001) During her time she worked with the great Bauhaus artists All parts are handmade Can: 21 x 17 x 7 cm Cup: 5,5 x 5 cm...
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body and a metallic bronze glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. All dimen...
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2010s American Minimalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Exceptional Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This exceptional vase from Rörstrand and maker or designer Carl Harry Stålhane, was made in Sweden in the midcentury. Its beautiful glazed combined with its incredible hourglass shap...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Stoneware Salad Plate in Matte Black, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant matte white stoneware with a minimalist design This tableware combines modern design with artisanal craftsmanship. Perfect for anyone who loves to throw a dinner party or just wants to match a black...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

A black pitcher with a tripod base from Périgord pottery France 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A bulging pitcher with a tripod base from Périgord pottery, featuring the form and glaze characteristic of French ceramics from the 1950s. In perfect condition.
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1950s European Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Ceramic Black and White Dash Pattern Mini Bowl, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handmade and hand painted ceramics from one of the mother countries, Portugal, these beautiful pieces for your table will add a modern and graphic touch and are perfect to mix and match. These earthenware bowls...
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2010s Portuguese Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Royal Queen Red Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic vase in poppy red by Rina Menardi. Available in other colors. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.
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2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Stoneware Open Bowl By Dansk
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Blue Stoneware Open Bowl By Dansk
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1990s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Bowls Model Caolina by Rörstrand in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 ceramic bowls model Caolina designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in tones of crimson, silver and white, this very fine lamp base was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pol Chambost Ceramic Jug, Model 837, circa 1953, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France. Black and yellow enameled earthenware. Dimensions: 40 cm H, 20 cm W, 17 cm D. Good original condition. Bibliography: Pol Cham...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

set of five spice jars Pierre Digan and Jeanette Stedman - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of five spice jars with their lids, crafted by Pierre Digan and Jeanette Stedman in their workshop in La Borne, France, in 1970. Sizes: Height: 24, 22, 16 and 15 cm. Diameter:...
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1970s French Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six wells glazed in mottled leopard spots of green and dark brown, each well separated by shells and seaweed, the center wel...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Nantucket Home Royal Blue Hand Painted Vase Urn
By Nantucket Home
Located in Germantown, MD
Royal blue hand painted vase urn. Fine porcelain by Nantucket Home. Suitable for flowers or ice bucket. Two handy handles. Measures 7.5" in diameter and 6.5" tall. Excellent condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Ceramic mug by Les 2 Potiers, France 20th century
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic mug by Michelle and Jacques Serre called "Les 2 Potiers" Signed under the base : Les 2 Potiers Circa 1960
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Studio Ceramic Vases by Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge Studio Ceramics Floor Vase from Wilhelm & Elly Kuch, 1960s Germany. Very good condition. Three different sizes. 1. height 15cm - diameter 11cm. 2. height 22cm - diameter 13cm. 3. height 27cm - diameter 15cm. Wilhelm Kuch, born 1925, 1947 apprenticeship - Gusso Reuss in Munich - 1948 opened the studio in Burgthann - 1953 became master potter Elly Kuch, born 1929 died 2008 1946-49 apprenticeship in several studios - 1949-51 second apprenticeship as a goldsmith - 1951 marriage with Wilhelm Kuch 1953 the Kuchs started to worked together in their workshop in Burgthann Their work like this Vase have received many honors: 1965 Gold Medal premio faenza, Italy 1965 prize of the „deutschen keramischen gesellschaft“ 1966 Gold Medal (premio faenza) , Italy 1967 Gold Medal (academie internationale de la ceramique) turkey 1968 prized again in faenza, Italy Gold Medal (premio pineta) cervia, Italy grand prix biennale ceramiche artistiche in Vallauris; grand prix des rates alpes maritimes became members of the academie internationale de la ceramique, gent Belgium 1969 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy 1970 international pottery symposium bechyné, Czech republic 1971 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy 1973 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy internationalceramics symposium Memphis, USA Gold Medal ceramics international in Alberta, Canada 1975 westerwaldpreis höhr Grenzhausen Germany 1982 founder member 'gruppe 83' together with other important potters like Dieter Crumbiegel...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, Mottled Leopard Spots, English, Dated 1871
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six wells glazed in green and brown mottled leopard spots, each well separated by shells and seaweed, the center well glazed...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Mid-Century Brutalist Belgian Tile Faced Entry Door Pull Handle, 1960s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Belgian architectural aluminium and glazed ceramic door pull from the 1960s Abstract mid century design In the style of Belgian ceramic tile artist Juliette Belarti Beautiful bright colours, handcrafted ceramic door handle...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Aluminum

Lovely Brown Vase Ceramics Saxbo - probably Eva Staehr Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely brown ceramic vase probably designed by Eva Staehr Nielsen at Saxbo. The vase is 9.5 cm (3.8") high and in excellent condition. This vase has a lovely har-fur glaze. 
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Mid-century Vase 1950s Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Midcentury Vase 1950s Sweden The mid-century vase from the 1950s by Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden, features an alluring blue glaze, add...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Set of Ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia Finland, 1960/1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of ceramics by Liisa Hallamaa for Arabia from the 1960/1970s. The set includes three vases, two bowls and two little candleholders. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and use. The ceramics are sold as a set. !! All measurements are available by request !! Liisa Kaarina Hallamaa was a Finnish ceramist. Hallamaa graduated from the ceramics department of the Central School of Art and Industry in 1949. She started working at Arabia as early as 1945 and worked as an artist in its art department from 1957 to 1971. Her work was characterised by large vases and vases. The materials used were chamotte and stoneware. He also worked as an assistant to Aune Siimes...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Pottery Slipware Fish Decorated Terracotta Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish British studio pottery dish decorated with a slipware fish design in the manner of Winchcombe and signed Gilbert dating from the 20th century. The oval shaped dish narrows ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Mid Century Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Blue vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The outer relief ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Goldscheider Vienna Figure Owlglass Jester With Owl by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl: Man disguised as a jester with jester's cap, wide shirt and tight trousers seated on a black pedestal, on his left outstr...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A George Jones Majolica 'Lotus' Flower Plate, English, ca. 1869
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A George Jones Majolica Lotus Plate, naturalistically molded as overlapping lily pads and lotus leaves, with a central relief-molded pink and yellow lotus flower on turquoise-glazed ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Pierced Ceramic Fruit Bowl Black
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, the pierced collection is wheel thrown and hand pierced stoneware with a satin glaze. Small holes are created when the clay is still wet and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Fruit Bowl with Folded Stand
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Fruit Bowl with folded stand Black Truffle Clay and Sheer Glaze L: 21cm H: 12cm Unique Piece made in Belgium - 2021
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2010s Belgian Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Serving Bowl, Carved Bare Brown Clay With White Glaze, Hand Built Ceramic
Located in New York, NY
Large, wide and low brown ceramic stoneware serving bowl or center piece. Measures: 13.5 inches in diameter. Angled walls with beveled lower rim. The bare clay exterior has random hand-carved drawing with some notches. The off-white glaze on the interior is hand painted, revealing the clay underneath, adding contrast and depth to the design. Fully handmade using slab...
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2010s American Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Quality pair of antique Japanese imari plates
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Japanese imari plates having a quality pair of antique Japanese imari chargers decorated panels with flowers, leaves, trees and scenery hand painted in wonder...
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique hand painted vase box for candies. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Hand painted in 1960s in Germany.  
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Stoneware Bottles
Located in Hook, Hampshire
19th Century French Stoneware Bottles 19th Century French Stoneware Bottles. An Exceptional collection of original 19th Century French stonewa...
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19th Century French Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Money box by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Money box by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s Stamped. Stoneware. H: 13 cm / 5'' Diameter: 10 cm / 4''
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

A Wedgwood Majolica Pheasants Game Cabinet Plate, Reticulated, English, 1877
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Wedgwood Majolica Pheasants Game Cabinet Plate, English, 1877, Designed for Wedgwood by General Henry Hope Crealock (British 1831--1891), the central...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Big Vase 1950s Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Small Brown ceramic bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A small miniature bowl with a lovely brown har fur glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 7 cm (2.8") in diameter and 5.5 cm (2.2") high. It is in excellent condit...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Minton Earthenware Ceramic Tiles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A set of six (one bonus tile thrown in of a double but in bad condition) Victorian hand painted Minton China Works in Stoke-upon-Trent, England, English tiles designed by John Moyr Smith...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

A Wedgwood Majolica Quails Game Cabinet Plate, Reticulated, English, 1877
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Wedgwood Majolica Game Cabinet Plate, English, 1877, Designed for Wedgwood by General Henry Hope Crealock (British 1831--1891), the central scene dep...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Taurus Black Green Vase by Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...
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2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jaime Hayon Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Vase Decorative Object Blue
Located in Milan, IT
Jaime Hayon designed Happy Susto collection in 2017. Charming piece of ceramic that converts a funny Yeti into a vase. "You can put plants in the head so that it looks like it has h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Catteau Art Deco Vase for Boch Freres
Located in Oakland, CA
A highly stylized Art Deco vase by the master ceramicist, Charles Catteau of Boch Pottery. The bold use of bright colors in the technique known ...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Green Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 10 cm (4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top nam...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Birger Kaipiainen Large Decorative Ceramic Dish, Arabia
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birger Kaipiainen saw the world through a surreal and symbolic filter that made it more joyful, flowerful, and certainly more colourful. However, during times of grief, as when he lost his wife Maggi in 1966, he turned to blues, blacks and violets. Another such period was when Kaipiainen lost his dear friend, the Marimekko's founder and designer, Armi Ratia in 1979. Birger and Armi used to spend a lot of time at her legendary Bökars Mansion that had a wonderful veranda adorned with columns and chandeliers. Armi's loss was reflected in a few of Kaipiainen's works from that period. In those works (see last pics of dishes from the book Kaipiainen by Maria Berg) his interpretation of the duality of life and death was obvious. Also the symbolism bridging the two was present (reflection, bridges, boats, flowing waters). We can also see pansy flowers that he frequently used after the loss of his wife. In this unique dish, Kaipiainen used a lot of the above colours and elements, and just as Armi was the soul of their legendary parties, he introduced the golden harp...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beads

Antique and Vintage Ceramics

Whether you’re adding an eye-catching mid-century modern glazed stoneware bowl to your dining table or grouping a collection of decorative plates by color for the shelving in your living room, decorating and entertaining with antique and vintage ceramics is a great way to introduce provocative pops of colors and textures to a space or family meals.

Ceramics, which includes pottery such as earthenware and stoneware, has had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world for thousands of years. When people began to populate permanent settlements during the Neolithic era, which saw the rapid growth of agriculture and farming, clay-based ceramics were fired in underground kilns and played a greater role as important containers for dry goods, water, art objects and more.

Today, if an Art Deco floor vase, adorned in bright polychrome glazed colors with flowers and geometric patterns, isn’t your speed, maybe minimalist ceramics can help you design a room that’s both timeless and of the moment. Mixing and matching can invite conversation and bring spirited contrasts to your outdoor dining area. The natural-world details enameled on an Art Nouveau vase might pair well with the sleek simplicity of a modern serving bowl, for example.

In your kitchen, your cabinets are likely filled with ceramic dinner plates. You’re probably serving daily meals on stoneware dishes or durable sets of porcelain or bone china, while decorative ceramic dishes may be on display in your dining room. Perhaps you’ve anchored a group of smaller pottery pieces on your mantelpiece with some taller vases and vessels, or a console table in your living room is home to an earthenware bowl with a decorative seasonal collection of leaves, greenery and acorns.

Regardless of your tastes, however, it’s possible that ceramics are already in use all over your home and outdoor space. If not, why? Whatever your needs may be, find a wide range of antique and vintage ceramics on 1stDibs.

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