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Ceramics For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Early 20th Century German Stoneware Stein
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century 3-liter German stoneware stein with cast pewter cover, the thumb rest with bearded bust. The musical motif is attractively glazed to...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Pewter

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist Scandinavian Modern Stoneware Sculpture Shell Handmade
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist – A unique stoneware sculpture of a snail shell on a glazed base – Arabia Finland ca. 1980 Description A unique unglazed incised stoneware sculpture of a spiral shell or snail shell on a glazed base. Sculpted by Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia’s Art...
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1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Midcentury Stoneware Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware bowl by Gunnar Nylund, in an oval boat shape with an undulating edge. Large size. Purple and blue glaze with nuances of brown. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Germany Lidded King Character Beer Stein, E. Bohne, Germany, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous character beer stein - King. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1930s or older, attributed to E. Bohne, Thuringia Germany. Absolutely gorgeous piece ...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Pewter

Midcentury Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Neat stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund, in a drop form. Glazed eggshell white over a subtle graphic pattern. Gunnar Nylund was one of the most influential ceramicists and designers of the Swedish mid-century period. He was Rörstrand’s creative leader from 1931 until 1949 and as such propelled the artistic work at the factory and served as mentor to younger artists, among them Carl-Harry Stålhane and Hertha Bengtsson. Nylund was a dedicated functionalist, who brought ideas of democratizing stoneware and creating beautiful, qualitative and affordable everyday items for the people to Rörstand in the mid-1920s. The factory had at the time lost its former leading market position, but Nylund’s efforts gave it a great reboot. He designed ceramic kitchenware...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Figurine Monkey, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, 1950-1960s Lovely Glaze
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculpture of a deer in ceramic designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 27,5 x 16.5 cm (11" x 6.6") and 21.5 cm (8.6") high. It is in excellent condition and comes with the or...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Shell vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, 1940s
Located in Göteborg, SE
The shell vase is an impressive interior detail that can be used to create a focal point in the room. You can place it alone on a side table, shelf or windowsill, or use it as a beau...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Miniature vase with glaze in shades of green
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Miniature ceramic vase with glaze in shades of green. In excellent condition. Dated 1958 Signed and marked with Gustavsberg studio hand. Dimensions: ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Per Linnemann Schmidt for Palshus Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative ceramic vase designed by Per Linnemann Schmidt and made by Palshus, made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Faience Vase by Stig Lindberg
Located in Berlin, BE
Stig Lindberg (1916 - 1982) was a Swedish ceramic designer, painter, and illustrator.⁠ ⁠ One of Sweden's most important postwar designers, Lindberg created whimsical studio ceramics ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Faience

Royal Copenhagen, four tiles with an abstract motif. Mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, four tiles with an abstract motif. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Marked. Measurements: 15.3 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Pair of Ceramic Vases/Bottles Carl-Harry Stålhane Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These pieces of ceramic bottles were made in Sweden 1980s for Design Huset and designed by one of the great ceramic’s designers from Sweden, Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is a stunning nice colored 1980s look and still that grace of Swedish midcentury pottery...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase with hare fur glaze. Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Ceramic vase with hare fur glaze in shades of yellow. Perfect condition. Mid-20th century. Signed. Dimensions: H 6.0 x D 7.3 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Penguin by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
The Scandinavian ceramic designer Gunnar Nylund, best known for his role as the artistic director of Rörstrand, became famous for his various stoneware animal sculptures.⁠
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Unique Brutalist Sculpture by Ole Bjørn Krüger, Own Studio, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique large floor sculpture by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007) made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Abstract stalagmite columns hand scu...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Paul Dachsel Alexandra Porcelain Works Art Nouveau Leaf Design Handled Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Austrian Art Nouveau handled vase with large layered leaf patterning by Paul Dachsel for Alexandra Porcelain Works Turn-Teplitz and dating from the early 20th century....
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Ceramic

Carl Harry Staahlane for Roerstrand. Miniature vase with brown glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Carl Harry Staahlane (1920-1990) for Roerstrand. Miniature vase with glaze in shades of brown. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 4.7 x D2.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Green Large Bowl Argenta #901, Wilhelm Kåge Fish, Scandinavian Modern, Dragon
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely bowl of model Argenta 901 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this bowl is 32,5 cm (13") in diameter and about 13 cm (5,2") high. It´s in excellent condition except fro...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Set of French Art Nouveau Pair of Vases and Matching Jardiniere Tureen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely set of French Art Nouveau pottery consisting of a pair of vases and a matching soup tureen or jardiniere. Ivory roses adorn the top of the vases and the tureen. Beautiful ivor...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.3") high and 17 x 14 cm (6.8" x 5.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition excep...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Six Majolica Plates with Fruit Decor, Sarreguemines, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Six Early 20th century majolica plates with fruit decor, Earthenware. Differend fruit decorations, colourful painted. Underglaze mark. Small cracks in the ...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic, Majolica

Royal Doulton Flambe Glazed Silver Mounted Art Nouveau Cream Jug 1907
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and scarce Art Nouveau Royal Doulton Flambe ceramic cream jug with silver mounts dated 1907. The finely made miniature jug is of tall conic...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Silver

Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 19 x 16.5 cm (7.6" x 6.6") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition. This dish is paint...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Ceramic Flower Pot, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Designhuset, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely flower pot designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Designhuset in Lidköping, Sweden. The pot is in excellent condition. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it com...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Bronze

2 Lovely Ceramic Vases Grey & Blue, Rolf Palm, Mölle Sweden Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely vases designed by Rolf Palm at his workshop in Mölle outside Höganäs in Sweden, one with a lightgray color with a raw surface and the other one with a blue almost cr...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund "ARO" Ceramic Stoneware Bowl Dark Glaze Brown for Rörstrand, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare bowl by Gunnar Nylund in a dark glaze with hues of black, navy, brown. Rörstrand produced in the 1950s. In good vintage condition showing small signs from age and ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Wallåkra, Sweden, Bowl in Glazed Ceramics, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wallåkra, Sweden. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in blue and light earth shades, 1960s. Measures: 11.3 x 5 cm. Stamped. In excellent condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Kitty Rix-Tichacek Nouveau Horses Sculpture, for Wiener Werkstatte Signed KR 312
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great terra-cotta / ceramic, work for the well known Austrian artist Kitty Rix. Signed impressed mark KR, WW, 2. 312. Plus original paper label. Shows restorations.
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Karlsruher Majolika Ceramic Basket Art Nouveau Wilhelm Süs Model 1255
Located in Mannheim, DE
Ceramic bowl with handle, designed by Wilhelm Süs for Karlsruher Majolika around 1910 to 1915. Light beige glaze, handle and rim decorated with forget me not pattern in relief techni...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare Figure, "Johanna", Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Rare figure, "Johanna", glazed ceramics. 20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Measures: 15.5 x 10.5 cm.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Axel Salto Budded Stoneware Vase Celadon Glazing "Ipsens", Denmark, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and iconic budded vase by Danish master of stoneware Axel Salto in terra-cotta and celadon green glaze. Made at the terracotta manufacturer "P.Ibsens Enke" in the 1930s. Signed ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Celadon, Terracotta

Einar Luterkort - Lovely Green Art Deco Vase Relief, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful ceramic vase in lovely Art Deco-style designed by Einar Luterkort, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby in the 1930s. It is 27 cm (10.8") high and about 15 cm (6") in di...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Ceramic Miniature Vases and Bowls, Rörstrand Midcentury Sweden Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A cool set of 6 miniatures designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, they are between 4-6.5 cm high. They are all in excellent condition and marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to midcentury Scandinavian Ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Vase, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s Sweden. The glaze in green and yellow colors is amazing and works beautifully w...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Stoneware

Unique Monumental Danish Modern Stoneware Bowl by Ole Bjørn Krüger, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning huge handmade stoneware bowl by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger, (1922-2007). Made in his own workshop in the 1960s. Beautiful organic shape a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Stoneware

Yellow Vase Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio - Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A vase in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 13.5 cm (5.4") high and 10 cm (4"). It´s in mint condition. This vase is painted by the faience...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Julius Dressler Art Nouveau Large Twin Handled Majolica Centrepiece
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely potted Austrian Art Nouveau Majolica centrepiece or jardinière by the renowned manufactory of Julius Dressler and dating from around 1900...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rörstrand, Small Ceramic Bowl in Shades of Blue and Brown, Mid-20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rörstrand, small ceramic bowl in shades of blue and brown. Mid-20th century. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: D 8.5 x H 5.0 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful ceramic vase by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s. Measure: height 29 cm.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Stoneware Vase, Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Brown Rubus, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stoneware vase in the Rubus-serie designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it is 22.5 cm (9") high. It is in mint condition but marked as 2nd quality. Gunnar Nylund was born in ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramics Table Lamp by Ulla Winblad, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Unique piece of Scandinavian Modern design made by artist Ulla Winblad at "Alingsås Keramik" in Sweden in the 1960s. Handmade and hand decorated earthenware in colored glazing by Win...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Stoneware

White Stoneware Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A white vase in the slightly rougher Chamotte clay that Gunnar also designed the iconic hedgehog vases in. It is designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden. Cordial coffee set
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Gray Cordial coffee service for six people. Consisting of six coffee cups with saucers and six plates in glaze...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Turquoise Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Scandinavian Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A turquoise vase with a lovely har fur glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 24.5 cm (9.8) high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks in the glaze an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely unique blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 11.5 cm (4.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except fr...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Black & Brown Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Atelier, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black & brown vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand atelier, It is 21 cm (8.4") high and about 14.5x12 cm (5.8"x4.8") in diameter. It is in excellent condition. It is m...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

French Majolica Wild Rose Platter, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Art Nouveau Majolica handled platter with two pink wild roses inspired by Delphin Massier, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Majolica, Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition. Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1880-1969 was a ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Brown Miniature Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown miniature vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it is 3.5 cm (1.4") high and in very good condition, marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Brown Ceramic Vases Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of lovely brown vases designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane in the Mid 20th Century at Rörstrand. The vases are 11 cm (4.4") high and 10,5 cm (4,2") in diameter. They are both marke...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Moderne Etagere aus Keramik in Blau
Located in Münster, DE
Die Keramik-Etagere "Mars" ist Teil einer ganzen Etageren-Serie von CortoMagDelft und kann als herkömmliche Etagere zum Abstellen und Aufbewahren von Snacks, aber auch als Kuchen-, S...
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2010s German Art Nouveau Ceramics

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Metal, Copper

Green / Gray Ceramic Vase Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Midcentury Vintage, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A steelgreen / gray vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 10 cm (4") high. It has a beautiful har fur glaze and vase produced in 1967, it is marked...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, Stoneware Dish, Dated 1966
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen, stoneware dish with motif of beetles. Model 21871. In perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: L 21.5 x D 15.5 x H 3.5...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Stoneware

Vintage Leaf Shaped Serving Dish Faience, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsbergs Studio
Located in Stockholm, SE
A serving dish in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio in Stockholm, it is 31.5 x 10.5 cm (12.6" x 4.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition. This vase is pa...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Ceramics

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Stoneware

Blue Ceramic Bowl Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Vintage Midcentury
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue bowl designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, the bowl is 19 x 13.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition except from some minor marks on the inside. The bowl is marked as 1st quality. Carl-Harry Stålhane is one of the top names when it comes to Mid century Scandinavian...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Floor Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand 1950s, Grey Speckled
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Large ceramic vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane with a beautiful grey speckled glaze. It is made in the 1950s. The vase is marked as 2nd quality because of the mark in the glaze, see det...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Full Set of 12 Side Dishes Dessert Plates Majolica Art Nouveau by Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Antique Art Nouveau full set of 12 side dishes / dessert majolica plates by sarreguemines decorated with a wild wine leaves and grapes pattern in fantastic co...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

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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