1950s Ceramics

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...

These vases and bowls from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane, are a great example of midcentury modern quality and design made in Sweden during the 1950s and 1960s. Th...

French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.

A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...

RareRare oblong glazed ceramic platter signed on the reverse by Robert Picault, an iconic figure of the Vallauris ceramics movement in the 1950s. This piece features a refined geomet...

Collection of vases and bowls from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the mid-century. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. This set of green vases and bo...

Regina Gouda Delft Hand-Painted Plate – Peacock & Floral Motif with Gold Trim, Made in Holland, A beautifully hand-painted Dutch Delft plate by Regina, Gouda, Holland, featuring an ...

Yellow Majolica oyster plate longchamp, circa 1950. 11 plates available.

Beautiful fruit bowl or centerpiece in braided enameled ceramic in the style of Jérôme Massier dating from the 1950s, produced in Vallauris, France. This bowl is covered with a very...

French Mid-Century Vase by Accolay, Turquoise Concentric Circle Decor, France, 1950s. Striking French mid-century ceramic vase by Accolay, produced in France during the 1950s. This ...

The motif for this relief is taken from nature, as often is the case with Finnish design items. Designed by Toini Muona, one of the most influential and appreciated ceramists of her ...

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...

A striking and rare set of three French ceramic pieces featuring marine motifs, designed by Guy Trévoux for the renowned Henriot Quimper manufacture in Brittany (France). This ensemb...

A collection of Swedish Studio Ceramics (1940s–1990s) Offered as a single, carefully curated collection, this outstanding group represents the very heart of Swedish ceramic artistry...

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...

Georges Jouve c1910 - 1964 French ceramic artist black glazed coupe vide poche or dish. Signed with Jouve cypher. Excellent condition, no ships or restorations. One of the most defin...

Huge ceramic dish from the Sant-Vicens pottery workshops in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Black and green stylized bird on an intense blue back...

Three wonderful pieces, two vases and one bowl from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Exceptional glazed vases with wonderful curves. Thi...

Mid-20th century lidded ceramic jar by Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France. Executed in his characteristic mosaic technique with intricately assembled clay segments in soft tones of blue...

These large and fabulous pair of RARE vintage late 1940's to early 1950's Kutani Japan handcrafted and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of meticulous painted detail with 22 carat gold leaf throughout. The persimmon color of a burnt hue porcelain ceramic porcelain male and female matched pair of foo dogs have a mariage decoration. These are a stunning and gorgeous example of Japanese 2oth Century Arts and a lost art form. The foo dogs are ferocious shishi lions with very colorful and detailed Kutano style moriage porcelain...

Huge ceramic dish from the Sant-Vicens pottery workshops in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Two white stylized bird on an intense red background. ...

French clock from the mid-20th century. Object in gilded and chiselled bronze and brass, adorned with hand-painted ceramic elements with floral decorations of great pleasure. Rear do...

This lovely vintage hallmarked Swedish Gustavsberg Argenta ceramic stone bowl from the 1950's. Marked on the bottom , Argenta, 1521, Made in Sweden. The color is a combination turqu...

We have curated a group of 4 stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be...

A striking and rare large-scale ceramic vase by Friedl Kjellberg for Arabia, dating to the late 1940s to early 1950s. This sculptural vessel showcases Kjellberg’s refined approach to...

Rounded vase with greenish flecked glaze. Made during Nordström's time at the Danish factory. Signed PN with Royal Copenhagen wave mark and 1920 date on base.

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with li...

Mid-20th century posies vase by Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France. Executed in his signature mosaic technique with finely assembled clay segments in soft tones of brown, cream, and gre...

Wonderful blue glaze on these 2 vases and bowl from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. They are all in good vintage condition. Dimensions: Large vase H ...

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...

Ceramic midcentury bowl with a matching vase manufactured at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Th...

A gorgeous floor vase produced at Rörstrand and designed by maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful brown glazed in shifting dark earthy colors. Rar...

Remarkable flamenco dancer ceramic made by Formento Treviso in Italy between the 1950’s & 60’s. - Remarquable céramique de danseuse de flamenco réalisée par Formento Treviso en Itali...

This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...

Unique imposant large Bjorn Wiinblad bulb shaped tureen in lively and vibrant colored glazed ceramic. Signed by the artist, 1957. Perfect condition!

Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) & MADOURA Danse de Matisse, 1956. Plaque murale convexe en terre de faïence blanche, gravure soulignée de paraffine oxydée, bain de couverte. Daté (à l'enve...

A striking mid-20th century ceramic vase by Gerbino Vallauris, celebrated for its distinctive mosaic technique. This piece features an intricate geom...

Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - "Indes" from 1958 Edition original from Atelier Madeline & Jolly. White earthenware with brown engobe diameter 36 cm. Numbered 20 on 20 copies Bibliog: J...

These ceramic tile and walnut bookends were designed and made by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. The rectangular forms are softened by the loose brush strokes in the glaz...

These vessels and vases made in ceramic and named Rubus was designed by one of the ceramic designer icons of Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This set containin...

An artistic jack-of-all-trades, Stig Lindberg was accomplished in industrial design, textile design, painting, illustration, glassblowing and ceramics. His whimsical postwar studio c...

signed Jean Cocteau; inscribed original and incised Edition originale de Jean Cocteau/Atelier Madeline-Jolly (underneath) partially glazed white earthenware plate with engobe and inc...

Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Kupittaan Savi Ceramic Wall Plate – Hand-Painted Finnish Art Pottery with Stylized Horse Motif A charming and highly collectible ceramic wall plate by Kupittaan Savi, Finland’s cele...

Charming and realistic ceramic fruits (green apple, Anjou pear and 2 Bosc pears) each signed. B. Eisen of Eisen Arts. Each fruit is in two halves and can be opened up.

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Rare Axel Salto stoneware vase model 21.329 manufactured and stamped at Royal Copenhagen, Denmark in 1958. The vase is modelled in the budding style and glazed in the expressive Solf...

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Roger Capron studied at Art appliqués of Paris from 1938 to 1943 before teaching drawing in the same establishment from 1945. In 1946, he settled in Vallauri...

A brown teapot in ceramics with a lovely harfur glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden in the 1950s. The teapot is 21,5 cm high and in...

Beautiful handcrafted glazed ceramic rooster signed "Thimo" on the base. Very good condition.

This is a set of four luncheon plates, 9.5”, five cups and saucers, 6.25”, and three bread and butter plates, 6.5”. Created in California by Franciscan. This set is called "Ivy". wit...

Ceramic guitar-shaped dish, Adli Reuver Holland, circa 1950s. Model 703. An exceptional and rare form, the body of a guitar rendered as an open ceramic dish, the neck forming a long...

Alexander Girard created these plates for the Miller House, one of the most iconic examples of Mid-Century designs. These are original with very little use and in amazing condition. ...

An outstanding piece of art by one of the leading names of the mid-century Finnish ceramic scene. This large and colorful wall plaque made by Rut Bryk ...

Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s

Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Rare set of four "Vice Jars" all signed, Raymor. Opium, Morphine, Cocaine and Marijuana. Rarely seen and virtually never seen in this condition. No chips, cra...

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon...

This Flavia Italy ceramic vase features a round shape with a narrow neck. The glaze is a striking mix of deep blue and turquoise, accented with subtle gre...

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon and Elsa Triolet. Robert Picault Vallauris France Olive Pot...

Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...