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Ceramics For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1920s
Richard Ginori for San Cristoforo Set of Two Vases by Giovanni Gariboldi, 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning set of two Italian ceramic vases in mat red and green colors, innovative design and modern look considering the age. Both in good/fair condition, wear consistent with the a...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Wilhelm Kåge/Kaage, Gustavsberg, Argenta Vase Decorated with Leaves
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge/Kaage, Gustavsberg, Argenta vase decorated with leaves. Measures: Height 15 cm x 4.5 cm. Marked Gustavsberg, Argenta. In perfect condition.
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Majolica Iris Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica basket with iris flowers signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Zsolnay Decorative Ceramic Figurative Dishes with Eosin Glaze
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Hungarian Zsolnay hand painted decorative ceramic figurative sculpture dishes with Eosin glaze. Woman scooping water with a vase or urn is ci...
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1920s Hungarian Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Velten-Vordamm Theodor Bogler Bauhaus Covered Compote
By Theodor Bogler
Located in Sharon, CT
An extraordinary Bauhaus ceramic covered compote, most likely designed by Bauhaus Ceramicist Theodor Bogler, circa 1925. Marked 'Made in Germany', and t...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Tray with Metal Montage and Oriental Motive from the 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
This tray was produce by the ceramic manufacture Jílové near Decín in the Czech Republic. Production started after 1918 and continued through the 1920s. The Jugendstil metal montag...
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1920s Czech Jugendstil Vintage Ceramics

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Metal

Majolica Fruit Centerpiece or Cake Stand Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica fruits centerpiece, signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
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1920s French Country Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

20th Century Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Pair of Plat by C.A.M Gubbio
By C.A.M. Gubbio
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined pair of ceramic plates hand painted Italian important manufacture signed to the back C.A.M. Gubbio. Company active from 1932-1955 the production is the work of the ceramics a...
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1940s Italian Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Stylized Ceramic Swans by Waylande Gregory, circa 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale ( 18"L) ceramic swan sculptures by Waylande Gregory. Brown/gray with gold paint and sgraffito stylized and typical of Gregory's work, circa 1940s, signed Waland...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Tray with Metall Montage and Oriental Motiv from the 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
This tray was produce by the ceramic manufacture Jílové near Decín in the Czech Republik. Production started after 1918 and continued through the 1920s. The Jugendstil metal montage...
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1920s Czech Jugendstil Vintage Ceramics

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Metal

Fuji and Clouds Kyotoware Dish
Located in Hudson, NY
Fuji and Clouds, Showa Period (1926-1945) Kyotoware dish that is an ode to Mt. Fuji with clouds and a poem. Cloud design around the edges, and feet on the bottom. Poem loosely transl...
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1920s Japanese Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Lotus Flower Bowl, " Rare 14" Art Deco Bowl with Attached Frog by Rookwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and striking, this large Art Deco bowl, dating from 1928, depicts a large, open lotus blossom to one side, with a second blossom's center seed...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Clay

Vase by Francis Jourdain, circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
Ovoid earthenware vase with slightly protruding annular neck, modernist decoration in enamel with black and blue lines interrupted by blue squares on the belly, granite blue ground. ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Limed Oak Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Bonnie MacLeary, a Texas-born sculptor famed for her "Aspiration" and "Ouch" bronzes, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile dates from the 1940s,...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Lea Von Mickwitz '1884-1978', Arabia, Large Sculpture in Glazed Stoneware, Lama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lea von Mickwitz (1884-1978) for Arabia. Large sculpture in glazed stoneware. Lama. Beautiful glaze in brown and green shades, 1940s. Measures: 28 x 25 cm. In very good condition. ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Washing Set by Urbach Freres 1920s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Ceramic -Made in Czechoslovakia -Dimension of pitcher: 27 x 15 x 23 cm.
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1920s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Tee Set from 1920s, Germany, in Cabana Style
Located in Vienna, Austria
Ceramic tee set "Wilhemine" from 1920s produced in Germany. Designed with flowing glaze pattern, typical for this period.  
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Pink Cabbage Dish by Mottahede
Located in New York, NY
A Majolica porcelain dish in the pink cabbage pattern by Mottahedeh. Signed. Made in Italy, circa 1940-1950. Measures: 8 inches in diameter.
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1940s Italian Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Design Technics Ceramic Platter Attributed to Lee Rosen
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic platter attributed to Lee Rosen for Design Technics is a functional decorative art object. It's lovely to look at, and it also makes an excellent serving plate or tray. ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Lady Tall Odalisque Model 5613 by Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Female Oriental Figurine Wearing Costume: Tall Odalisque Designed by Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) / one of most important designers having been active for Goldscheider manufactory in...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic Vases, Belgium, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of ceramic vases, Belgium, circa 1940.
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richly glazed in tones of ruddy brown, ivory and dark chocolate, this stunning vase by Jean Mayodon features a series of medallions with classical nude male figures in various poses....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Clay

Wilhelm Kåge, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg Argenta, 3 Vases and 2 Small Dishes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Kåge, Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg Argenta, three vases and two small dishes. Stamped. 1st. factory quality. In perfect condition. The large bowl measures 12 x 6 cm.
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

French Faience Blue and White Fish Platter Longwy, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white fish platter signed Longwy, circa 1900. Measures: 21.5" L x 8.5" W x 1.5" H.
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Edmond Lachenal Amazing Green Glaze Ceramic Table Lamp, circa 1940
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal Amazing ceramic table lamp with green and blue ceramic glaze signed under the base excellent original conditions Ceramic dimensions: 21.5 x 13 x 13cm O...
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1940s Vintage Ceramics

Art Deco Decorated Plates with Horses, Italian, Late 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted with freshness and sophistication, this pair of Italian Art Deco plates depict elegant, stylized horses, one ridden by a blue-coated man in a bicorn ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Capricorn, " Important Art Deco Tile with Zodiac Theme by MacLeary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Bonnie MacLeary, a Texas-born sculptor famed for her "Aspiration" and "Ouch" bronzes, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Hand-Painted Ceramic Vases with Orientalist Motifs by Bretby
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of hand-painted ceramic vases were realized by the esteemed British early 20th century pottery studio, Bretby. Hand-painted in dark chocolate and cream tones, they feature whimsical interpretations of orientalist motifs- including bamboo trees and kabuki masks...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Satsuma Vases Porcelain with Lid
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of Satsuma vases porcelain with lid.
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1920s Japanese Other Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Gold Plate

Ceramic Reptile Vase Bofajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Ceramic vase with forms of reptile skin, made in wonderful shape and glaze. Made in the 1930s-1940s at Bofajans and designed by Ewald Dahlskog. Condition: Scratches and wear at o...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

1940s Studio Pottery Chicken Pitcher by Emily Reinse
By Emily Reinse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1947 studio pottery chicken pitcher / decorative object by ceramicist and former art professor, Emily Reinse. Flaxen-yellow glaze with drip-applied dar...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare "Nude and Dove" Serving Bowl from Vallauris, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully composed and gorgeously glazed in jet black and sky blue tones, this rare serving bowl was created by one of the artists producing high quality ceramic ware in the potter...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Table Lamp Lady Dancer Ruth Figurine Rosé Model 5171
Located in Vienna, AT
Goldscheider Vienna gorgeous table lamp with lady figurine called ruth Model created by ROSÉ (= an artist's pseudonym / signed at backside) Designed, circa 1911-1912. made ci...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Fabric, Ceramic

"Nude Hunters with Deer, " Exceptional Art Deco Sculptural Vase by Jean Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A highly unusual vase by Jean Mayodon, one of France's leading artists in the Art Deco era, this piece depicts two scenes of nude male hunters with several deer. One of the hunters i...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Clay

Rubboli Lustre Majolica Double-Handled Compote with Mask Head Detail
By Rubboli
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This early 20th century piece of Italian lustreware was made by the renowned Rubboli family pottery in the Umbrian town of Gualdo Tadino, Italy. Italian lustreware Majolica production traces its origins to the Renaissance. The art was revived in Gualdo Tadino during the last quarter of the 19th century, largely due to the efforts of ceramist Paolo Rubboli. Rubboli established his pottery in the region around 1870, and became known for the high quality of his distinctive cobalt, red and gold Neo-Renaissance lustreware. Rubboli's wife Daria and sons Lorenzo and Alberto continued Paolo's efforts after his death in 1890, and joined the newly formed consortium Societa Ceramica Umbria in 1920. Rubboli pieces dating to the period are marked with a blue underglaze "SCU" in a triangle mark along with a conjoined "PR" monogram in homage to Paolo's work. This large ceramic Neo-Renaissance Rubboli double handled compote is finished in cobalt, red and gold lustre. The piece consists of a round bowl at the top with elongated applied handles at either side, all of which rest upon a pedestal base. The bowl features two bas-relief winged mask heads on the exterior which have been depicted with open mouths sprouting handles in the form of serpent-like forked tongues. The exterior is also painted with pairs of imposing gryphons, each of which flank a large urn. The interior of the bowl is also heavily decorated and bears a fantastical winged lion set at the center of a series of scrolling acanthus leaves and urns, best seen in image 8. The remainder of the piece is finished with foliate and geometric motifs. It is of note that a similar piece was included in the traveling exhibit of important Majolica and lusterware entitled 'The Rubboli Collection - Italian lustre pottery in Gualdo Tadino' held in the Chiesa Monumentale di San Francesco between July 17 – October 3, 2010. The compote is in excellent original condition with no restorations or repairs. There are some glaze skips present on the piece as well as minor chips at the base of the pedestal foot which do not detract from the appearance of the compote and are mentioned for accuracy. The underside of the piece bears the blue underglaze Rubboli family Società Ceramica Umbra mark cited above consisting of the letters “SCU” within a triangle along with the entwined Paolo Rubboli 'PR' monogram, which was used from 1920 to 1931. The 3lb 5oz compote stands...
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1920s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Lemons" Art Deco Lidded Vase by Max Laeuger
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco covered vase by Max Laeuger "Lemons." Finley galzed in yellow green and black depicting lemon tree branches. Marked with makers and artist's mark.
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

"Nude with Bowl, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture by Solon for Amer, Encaustic
By Leon Victor Solon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic and rare example of Art Deco sculpture, this piece was designed by Leon Victor Solon, an important color theorist and designer who became the artistic director of the American Encaustic Tile...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Richard Uhlemeyer in Off-White with Grey Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Vase, beautiful glaze in off-white with grey Germany, 1940s, size 30 cm high x 38 cm diameter.  
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Galloping Horse" Art Deco Plaque by Waylande Gregory, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glazed in brilliant white, deep red, gold and black, this striking round plaque was made by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious and inde...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

A Michael Anderson Ceramic Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and impressive bowl by M.Anderson from the "transmutation" series.
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1940s Danish Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

German Art Deco Porcelain by F. Klee for Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in Oakland, CA
This German porcelain jar with lid bears the stamp Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Selb, a Bavarian company with a long history dating all the way back to the parent company which was founded in 1814. An unusual example with a strong Art Deco point of view, this dates from the late 1920s. Stylized flowers and a touch of gilding make this a decorative as well as useful piece. Lorenz was the son of C.M Hutschenreuther and when he began producing ceramics and fine dinnerware...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Collection of French Art Pottery Vases, Lidded Boxes, Denbac
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Collection of French art pottery vases, lidded boxes, Denbac,  circa 1940s. Stamped. Largest measures: 12.5 cm. X 11 cm. In perfect condition.
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1940s French Modern Vintage Ceramics

"Women with Baskets, " Rare Pair of Art Deco Decorated Plates, Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted with freshness and sophistication, this pair of Italian Art Deco plates depict elegant female figures, each balancing baskets on their heads, striding toward a tower in the distance. One in a blue Classical robe, with her Art Deco hair...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Nude Shepherd Playing Pipes, " Unique Art Deco Sculptural Panel, 1940
By Jolan Cser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Somehow naively charming and sophisticated at the same time, this pierced sculptural panel by Jolan Cser, a Hungarian artist, depicts a nude shepherd youth playing the pipes, accompa...
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Pegasus, " Art Deco Sculpture w/ Male Nude by Brunetti, inspired by Walter Crane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully and subtly glazed in tones of grey, green, pink and tan, this stunning Art Deco sculptural rondel depicts Bellerophon, a nude male figure from Greek mythology, restraining a winged Pegasus in a lush springtime landscape. This piece is a rare example of the work of Mario Brunetti, who was part of a circle of sculptors and ceramicists influenced by the enormously successful Lenci workshop in Turin (Torino). Brunetti favoured mythological subjects, but his work is extremely rare. This motif of Bellerophon, shown nude with Greek cap, restraining the rearing Pegasus...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Clay

Floor Vase Ceramic by Richard Uhlemeyer in Grey and Off-White Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic vase by Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Large floor vase, beautiful glaze in grey and off-white shades Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, minor damage...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Kähler, HAK, Large Glazed Stoneware Dish or Platter, circa 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kähler, HAK, large glazed stoneware dish or platter, circa 1940s. Marked. Measures: 30 cm. In perfect condition.
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

Rare Large Art Deco Centerpiece by Winterhalder Made in Cupertino, CA, 1947
By Erwin Winterhalder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in chartreuse-yellow and Mediterranean blue-green, this unique and important Art Deco bowl was made by Erwin Winterhalder in Cupertino. The artist was born in Swit...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Fawn" Art Deco Sculpture by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of brown and gold, this very rare sculpture depicting a spotted fawn was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Art Deco Green Colored Glazed Vintage Tile by Michael Powolny circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco green colored glazed vintage tile, which shows a motif with a violinist. An amazing vintage tile designed by Michael Powolny, circa 1925, ...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antonia Campi C5 vase for SCI Laveno
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful C5 vase by Antonia campi. Decorated probably at a later date with flowers and butterfy Fully signed
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Nude on Horseback, " Art Deco Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The large and rare Majolica group consisting of a nude male figure riding a horse was sculpted by Else Bach for the famous Karlsruhe ceramic works in the 1920s-1930s. Bach is best kn...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue & White Ceramic Dessert Set by Pucci Umbertide
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely 7 piece desert set (6 small plates and one serving plate with decorative scrolled handles which recall some of Gio Ponti's early Futurist designs for...
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1940s Italian Futurist Vintage Ceramics

Ceramic Jar by Richard Uhlemeyer in Grey and Off-White
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic jar by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, Large vase, beautiful glaze in grey and off-white shades Germany, 1940s, stamped at the bottom edge, perfect condition, ...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Åke Holm for Höganäs, Two Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Åke Holm (1900-1980) for Höganäs, two vases. Luster glaze. Decorated with flowers. Sweden, circa 1940. Glazed stoneware, signed "Holm". Measures: Largest vase 24 x 14...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

"African with Lute, " Rare Sculpture of Female Nude by Archipenko Student
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted in the late 1920s by Margaret Berger, a student of Alexander Archipenko, this is one of the finest sculptures to come out of his ARKO Modern American Ceramics school in Wood...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Ceramics

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Clay

Enrico Mazzolani Female Figure, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Enrico Mazzolani female figure, Italy, 1930s.
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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramics

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Maiolica

Vase-Sculpture in Blue Glazed Earthenware by Angelo Ungania, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Large vase-sculpture in blue glazed earthenware by Angelo Ungania (1905-1996). Unique piece. Signed. Angelo Ungania studied at the Royal School of Ceramics of his city. In the ea...
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1940s Italian Vintage Ceramics

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Enamel

Antique and Vintage Ceramics for Sale: Shop Figurines, Vases and Scandinavian Pottery on 1stDibs

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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