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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Flask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Fornasetti 1950s Beer Steins with Nautical Motifs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of beer steins by Piero Fornasetti from the 1950s, never reissued and relatively rare. Crest/rope/nautical/seafaring motifs. Pictured in Fornasetti’s Complete Universe book...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Artist Ceramic Wall Plate with Horse Motif by Helmut Schäffenacker / Ulm
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Artist ceramic wall plate with horse motif by Schäffenacker / Ulm. Handmade made in Germany.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramics by Stig Lindberg, "Domino" Group, Sweden, Ceramic Ash Tray, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ashtray by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, circa 1950. This ceramic comes from the group Domino. Made by Gustavsberg.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$750 Sale Price
21% Off
Roger Capron Vallauris Ceramic Vintage Vide Poche Banette France
By Roger Capron
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Rare, large and elegant ceramic empty pocket Boomerang with bunk from the 50s by Roger Capron.
Signature under the ceramic.
Of wicker handle fixed by delicate wooden ties.
A...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Ceramic Mounted Tile Designed by Gilbert Valentin for Les Archanges
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small framed ceramic plate designed and signed by Gilbert Valentin for Galerie Les Archanges Vallauris. Les Archanges was a workshop created by Gilbert Valentin and his w...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$531 Sale Price
56% Off
Midcentury Glazed Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Hula Dancers Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful Midcentury Ceramic Urn vase, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Beautiful small blue glazed ceramic vase featuring hand-painted hawaian Hula dancers.
Eye-catch...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century White and Orange Hand Made Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s, Poland. Hand made item.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects et...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Light Blue Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase by Vladislav Urban - Czechoslovakian glass designer. Produced in 1960s.
Pressed glass in perfect condition.
The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
The pic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Vintage Vase W Germany Label Hukli Ceramic, Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Hukli vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase series number N 500/30 Handarbeit.
Straight forw...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Highly Unusual Modernist Flowers Ceramic Wall Plate
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Marcello Fantoni Unusual Modernist Flowers Ceramic Wall Plate, Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Majolica Rooster
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Funky Italian Majolica rooster. With removable top-see pics.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Big Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland,
designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz.
Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed.
Vintage product from 1970s
Dimensions:
height 36 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Blue Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A graduate of Karol Štipl. He studied together with František Vízner, with whom he was often compared. Vízner and urban began working as designers at Rudolf Hut after graduation, in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Michael Breum Ceramic Bowl, Dark Mustard with Black Lip, Signed, Denmark 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century circular ceramic bowl in dark mustard with granular dot detail. The very top is outlined in a thin line of black glaze. Signed M Breum underneath.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Rustic Handmade Ceramic Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your collection with this early 20th century green rustic handmade ceramic centerpiece, crafted by an unknown artisan in Spain around 1940. This stunning piece showcases the ...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Big Acqua Green Twisted Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Green twisted 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 oute...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Orange Vase, Tarnowiec, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland,
designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz.
Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed.
Vintage product from 1970s
Dimensions: height 12 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Four Mid Century Tea Glasses and Plates, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning deep yellow glasses with flower design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in Bialystok, Poland. Would make a great addition to any collection!
Dimensions...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Stoneware Sculpture Ceramic Vase with Black Abstract Decoration by G Brossard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gerard Brossard
Exceptional stoneware ceramic vase with black abstract square decoration by the French artist.
Beautiful brown wood fire kiln effect
...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vallauris France Colorful Ceramic Table Centerpiece Leaf Shaped
By Vallauris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
A fas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Yellow Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “Frill”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century French Ceramic Apothecary Jar by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
By Albert Thiry
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French ceramic apothecary jar by Albert Thiry (circa 1960s). A delightful piece with Thiry's signature style, chalk-white base with ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
S & B Evans, London Earthenware Pottery Grotesque Plaque
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and well made vintage earthenware glazed grotesque plaque by S & B Evans & Sons, Earthenware Potters, London and dating from around 1980. Sheila and Bob Evans were a husba...
Category
1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Mid Century Vintage White and Yellow Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “Frill”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Warren MacKenzie 1970s Studio Ceramic Bowls
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Warren MacKenzie ceramic bowls circa mid-1970s. The vessels have a thin clay body, footed base and unusual glazing. Price listed is for the set of two.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Earth Tone – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940
This rustic ceramic plate vase, produced around 1940 in Spain, stands out with its beautiful earth...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Paper Bag Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of three paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany, 1977.
The large vase is 15cm high, 10cm wide and 6cm deep.
The small vase is 10cm h...
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
Midcentury Modern Large Table Lamp "Chamotte" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Large size table lamp (Vase) of a group called "Chamotte". The name indicates the large fragments of chamotte pieces that was put into the vase to give it that spectacular look, they...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Portuguese Palissy Majolica Lobster & Sea Themed Ceramic Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a mid-20th century Portuguese majolica wall plaque in high relief, depicting a lobster in a beach or tidepool setting, attributed to the Caldas da Rainha ceramic tradition. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Midcentury Set of 8 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowls Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Brown / green collection of 8 vases and bowls from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s. This collection contains vases and bowls ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Dark Red Burgundy Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “SCARF”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Mauve Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale mauve glaze.
Signed.
Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramique Francaise des Anne´es 50, P...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s by Il Picchio Enzo Bioli Italian Space Age Design Ceramic Vase
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Brescia, IT
Black ceramic vase
"Il Picchio" signed under the base
Perfect condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Brown Yellow Orange Glass Sugar Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. The sugar bowl looks very good on every style table. Very good original vintage condition.
Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Janet Leach Studio Pottery Repeat Ware Square Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish stoneware studio pottery square form Repeat ware dish by renowned studio potter Janet Leach (British, 1918-1997) dating from around 1960. The dish stands on a narrow unglazed foot with a slight recessed base with raised square formed edges. The dish is decorated with tenmoku glazes to the edge and centre with brown speckled stone colored glazes applied around the inside and underside edges. The dish was made at the Leach Pottery in St Ives and bears impressed pottery...
Category
1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Green Drip Glaze Ewer By Scheurich Keramik Stock No. 279-38
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic green dip glaze ewer from the best manufacturer of ceramics in the 20th century, Scheurich Keramik. Large swooping handle and wide mouth opening are prominent. The green drip ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Small Blue Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Geometric Vase
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif....
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Decorative Bowl with Fat Lava Glaze - 20th c.
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Bowl showcases an organic aesthetic; rich earthy glaze with a striking abstract design at its center, featuring deep black & green hues which blend seamlessly into warm, sun-kissed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Ceramic Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique hand painted vase box for candies or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. 24k gold! Only one unique piece. Hand painted in 1960s in Greece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Antique Germany Lidded Character Beer Stein Munich Child, E. Bohne Germany 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous Character Beer Stein - Munich Child. This character beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1900s by E. Bohne, Thuringia Germany. Absolutely gorgeous piece hand painted ...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Ceramic Vase with Banded Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist ceramic vase with banded detailing is a beautiful example of Post War European Ceramics, realized in Hódmezovasarhely Majolikagyár, Hungary Circa 1960. With a Stunning textural finish composed in Cream White and Blackened Umber, the surface of each vase features Molten Geometric Motifs unique to each Vessel. The quality of the surface balances the materiality of the glaze with the scale and emotional expression of the line work, seamlessly integrating the intrinsic nature of ceramic with the touch and inspiration of the maker. This particular vase has horizontal lines creating bands of space delineating the silhouette and profile...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
William Polia Pillin California Studio Colorful Ceramic Bowl
By Polia Pillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Colorful California studio pottery bowl created by William and Polia Pillin of Los Angeles, California. Bowl measures 5.25" high by 11" in diameter and is signed W + P Pillin on the ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$550 Sale Price
20% Off
Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist Polia Pillin featuring a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with streaks of green swirling ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vallauris French Ceramic Centerpiece In Various Shades Of Blue
By Vallauris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This captivating o...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Fish Platter in Pink, Blue, Yellow Majolica Glazed Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
A colorful Portuguese pink, blue, yellow and green pastel colors glazed ceramic platter with two fishes and a highly decorative iridiscent effect.
Mark from the manufacturer at the ...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Massive Modernist Hand Painted Ceramic Charger, Unsigned, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Massive Modernist portrait charger - hand painted - unsigned - country of origin unknown (likely Japan) - mid-20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Heinrich Fuchs "Archais" Series for Lorenz Hutschenreuther Vase, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptural porcelain vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, released between 1968 and 1970, large version model 5090/29, matte exterior, gloss interior, marked.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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
Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Tumbler
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful midcentury studio pottery tumbler from the 1940s-1950s by ceramicists, Charles and Alice Smith of California. Decorated with a series of figure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
$76 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Dümler & Breiden Tapered Water Jug with Wavy Band and Swirls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German water jug with spout. Marked '1058/30' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - Unsigned - Canada - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century studio pottery vase - bulbous form featuring a small mouth with flared lip - hand made / wheel thrown - rich brown and caramel colored glaze - no apparent signature - Can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Yellow Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland,
designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz.
Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed.
Vintage product from 1970s
Dimensions: height 11 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Two Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two early 20th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic.
By unknown artisan, France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Purple Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Two sketches as shown on pictures. Only one unique piece.
.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid-20th Century Medium Santa Maria Gypsum Sculpture, Italy, 1952
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. The Maria was produced in 1952 in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Light yellow vase by Vladislav Urban, Czechoslovakian glass designer. Produced in 1960s.
Pressed glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Mid 20th century ceramic pot by Gunnar Nylund of Rorstrand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century ceramic pot by gunnar nylund of rorstrand circa 1950.
Gunnar nylund was a ceramic designer (1904-1997) best known as a artistic director at Rorstrand.
Fine quality...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Roger Capron, and Bitossi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $113,467 while the average work can sell for $901.
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