Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Bodo Mans Ceramic Vase "Paris" by Bay Keramik, Germany 1950s
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Studio Ceramic Vase by Elly Kuch for Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany
Dimensions:
Height: 9.05 in (23 cm)
Width: 3.54 (9 cm)
Depth: 2.75 (7 cm)
Very good condition.
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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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century 'visages' ceramic vase, France ca. 1960
Located in Firenze, IT
Large mid-century modern ceramic vase in the shape of a double face.
France 1960s
Shades of cream / beige / brown
In the manner of Jean Cocteau
H 24 cm - 40 x 6.5 cm
Conditions:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Very Rare Hungarian Ceramic Sculpture of a Mother and Child, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare Hungarian ceramic sculpture Mother with child, 1960s.
Stamped and signed.
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional Carved Stone Planter, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Catalan stone carved planter, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stone
Mini Mid Century Yellow Green Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique small Vase. Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Elchinger French Midcentury Stoneware Vase
By Elchinger
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury stoneware vase by Ferdinand Elchinger (Soufflenheim ), France, 1950s. Measures: Height: 10"(25.5cm), Width: 9.6"(24.5cm), ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 8 mid-century French ceramic pots by Mado Jolain, France circa 1960
By Mado Jolain
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 8 glazed ceramic cylindrical jars with tightened necks with a beautiful orange enamel with their original label "confiture" by Mado Jolain, a great French ceramicist whose pot...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Design Vase by Ditmar Urbach, Collection JULIE, 1964.
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage ceramic vase produced by Ditmar Urbach in Chechoslovakia in 1964.
Made of Glazed,Ceramic
Collection Julie
The vase has a small chip(see Foto)
Good Original Condition
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase series number 585-40 Handarbeit.
Straight forwar...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pol Chambost Piggy Bank
By Pol Chambost
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rare piece of blue enabled ceramic with fine crackles .
Pig from Pol Chambost in good original condition from the 1960's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Leach Pottery Impressive Trailed Design Studio Pottery Cake Plate
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Leach Pottery trailed design cake plate made at St Ives, Cornwall and dating from the 20th century. This sought after plate is finely and heavily made standing...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Large Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Roaring Tiger, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This piece is made in glazed and hand painted ceramic.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in exc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Green ceramic pots by Mado Jolain, circa 1960
By Mado Jolain
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
We hear that green is fashion! We've always loved it, especially the beautiful glaze by Mado Jolain, a great French ceramicist whose pots have been very successful with the Benoit Gu...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Red and grey ceramic vase by the french ceramist Marc Uzan, Midcentury Modern
By Marc Uzan
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Red and grey ceramic vase by the french ceramist Marc Uzan, Midcentury Modern
Stunning red and gray ceramic vase. The strength of the red is enhanced by the texture, creating a beau...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Set of Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Dessert Serving or Appetizer Snack Bowls
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching set of 6 majolica ceramic pineapple small dishes and a large pineapple tray or large bowl. Spain, 1960s.
This hand-painted set can be used to serve desserts, salads or a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Early Elisa Cermic Doll, Spain 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small polychrome glazed ceramic figure of a small seated figure with curly black hair and chain with peace sign.
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Picart Le Doux, Wall Ceramic Bowl, 12/100, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French midcentury ceramic bowl by Jean Picart Le Doux, France, 1950s. Ceramic. Measures: Diameter 15" 3/4 (40cm), depth 1"(2.6cm). Limited edition. Incised on the back. "Jean Picart ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern French ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Simple matt glazed ceramic bowl by Jacques Blin depicting stylized birds.
Jacques Blin began making pottery in the late 1940s and his early work made use of modeling techniques, as ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Blue Empoli Glass Decanter Flowers Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning blue decanter with flower design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great additio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid century modern ceramics Bertil Vallien ‘Horse’ Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Enameled ceramic sculpture by Bertil Vallien for Rörstrand. Sweden 1960s.
Ceramic piece from the animal series he produced for Rörstrand in the sixties. The geometric and schematic ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramics Pieces, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of two blue Bitossi pieces. A bowl of 22cm diameter and 5.5cm high and a candleholder with a diameter or 10cm and 4 high.
Both pieces are in beautiful condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid Century Red Stoneware Ceramic Vase in style of George Jouve, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative French mid century red stoneware / ceramic vase in a warm red color and in style of George Jouve produced in the 1950s. In good original condition with small sign...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Large Decorative Scandinavian Wood Plate Old Patina Circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Decorative wood Plate in a brown color. Old and beautiful Patina.
Circa 1960
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Rattan, Wood
S & B Evans, London Earthenware Pottery Grotesque Plaque
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and well made mid-century earthenware glazed grotesque plaque by S & B Evans & Sons, Earthenware Potters, London. The heavily made plaque is hand crafted and molded in red...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This brass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered a...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Albert Thiry 1923-2009 Vallauris ceramic dish
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
A French glazed ceramic dish by Albert Thiry. Vallauris c.1950’s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, 1930-1940, Possibly Lamp
By Steuler
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge stoneware floor vase by Steuler Industriewerke, Germany, 1930s-1940s. Museal piece that can be used as lamp base. Off-white crackle glazed stoneware vase with black and blue ver...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
San Polo Italian Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate, 1950s
By San Polo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
San Polo Italian ceramic decorative wall plate, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Vase ‘Argenta’ for Gustavsberg Sweden 1935 Signed
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, FR
WILHELM KÅGE. Vase, "Argenta", Gustavsberg's studio 1950s, green-glazed stoneware with silver decoration of fish and air bubbles.
Good condition
Signed underneath
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Silicone
Mini Mid Century Yellow Glass Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique small Vase. Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Grand vase Cornet de Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare grand vase "Cornet" de Roger Capron à décor de damier.
Céramique émaillée. Rare décor de damier.
Signé CAPRON Vallauris
Hauteur : 31, 5 cm
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Brazilian Ceramics. Enamelled Ceramic Vase, c. 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
This modern Brazilian ceramic vase dates from about 1950. Made from glazed ceramic in shades of green, black and white, it measures 18.5 cm high, 15 cm wide and 12 cm deep.
The use ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Weiss. Modern Brazilian ceramics, c. 1950
By Weiss
Located in PARIS, FR
This modern Brazilian ceramic vase, dating from about 1950, bears the signature "Weiss" under its base with the numbers: 512M-077-810-818- Brasil / Weiss. It is made of enamelled cer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Plates Made in Norway Set of 3
By Figgjo Flint
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1 of 13
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte Pitcher, Made in Norway
Sold: €73.89
Days on 1stDibs: 331
Vintage Turi-Design Lotte hand painted plates, Made in Norway, stamped 1075 on Bottom, F...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Floor Vessel Fat Lava Made by Bay With Label W-Germany in, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Floor Vessel Fat Lava Made by Bay With Label W-Germany in, 1950s
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Retains a factory label.
A real treasure for the cer...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Banana Ceramic Sculpture, Zanolli Nove Italy, circa 1970
By Rita Zanolli
Located in Firenze, IT
Yellow banana ceramic sculpture
Zanolli Nove Italy, circa 1970
Measures: 48 x 15 x 20 cm
Conditions: Excellent.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Aluminum
Fat Lava red black Germany CERAMIC VASE, Scheurich Keramik, 50´s, 60´s
Located in Valladolid, ES
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase model ceramic vase, designed and manufactured by the German brand Scheurich Keramik in the middle of the previous century, circa 1950. This Midcentury design ge...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand Geometric Decor Planter Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Highly collectible Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated glossy ceramic vase in chamotte clay by Swedish designer Olle Alberius. Fully glazed with a light grey base ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Clay, Ceramic
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed background.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Hand Painted Vase by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceramic hand painted vase by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960.
Manufactured in Spain.
Signed.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French glazed ceramic vessel signed EG 1955
Located in London, GB
A French glazed ceramic vessel signed and dated with initials EG 1955. A gréât example of French 1950’s glazed ceramics.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Vase by Elly Kuch for Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Studio Ceramic Vase by Elly Kuch for Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany
Dimensions:
Height: 11.02 in (28 cm)
Diameter: 4.72 (12 cm)
Very good condition.
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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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Att. to Elisabeth Joulia 20th century brown ceramic cup or vide poche 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Elisabeth Joulia
Stoneware ceramic bowl or vide poche
Realised in La Borne
Circa 1950
Original perfect condition
height 11 cm
Large 16 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ricard French Midcentury Ceramic Vase, Le Castellet, Bendor Island, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Midcentury ceramic vase by Ceramiques Ricard (Le Castellet and Bendor Island), France, 1950s. Hand painted by Octave Congui. Measures: Height 35 cm - 13.8 in., diameter 21.5cm -...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage, Ceramic Fat Lava Vase Marked W Germany 12 40-25
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase series number 12 40-25 Handarbeit.
Straight forward an...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Multicolor Lacquered Ceramic Clown Wall Light Sconce by Coronetti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Jean Cocteau flower wall plate for Fenwick, France 1960s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Milan, IT
Jean Cocteau flower wall plate for Fenwick, France 1960s
In Its original box.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic figure The Blacksmith by Michael Andersen
Located in Vojens, 83
the Blacksmith a rare ceramic figure by Michael Andersen,
Michael Andersen has delivered sublime Danish design and ceramics since 1890 with dedicated collectors all over the world f...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kage Pot 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950 Signed
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, FR
Wilhelm Kage Pot 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950 Signed
Rare model that can be a planter, with modern silver decor in shape of utilized sales.
Good condition
The Argenta sands...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Silicone
Colours Of The Mediterranean, Glazed Ceramic Platter By DeSimone, Italy, c1960
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colourful and vibrant hand painted ceramic platter by DeSimone, Italy
Handmade in Italy during the 1960's
This is a substantially heavy pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian 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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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 ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Heavenly And Joyous Angel Ceramic Star Platter By DeSimone, Italy, c1960
By DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Star shaped ceramic hand painted platter by DeSimone, Italy
A glorious and uplifting hand painted angel flies amongst stars on this joyous piece
Circa 1960's
Signed DeSimone, Italy. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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