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
Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Candelabra Unknown Artist Voulkos Soldner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large stoneware piece. Unknown artist, procured years ago from an older 1950s estate. A clean crack through one of the neck or candlestick pieces, but threads onto steel rod and stay...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Ceramic Bowl by Albert Green
Located in Dallas, TX
A potter and painter, Albert Green (1914 - 1994) earned an international reputation for his ceramics, stoneware, and canvases. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he studie...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Red Wing Pink Atomic Pitcher
Located in Red Lion, PA
Mid-Century Modern Red Wing Ceramic Atomic-Style Pitcher – Pink Speckled Glaze
This striking Mid-Century Modern Red Wing ceramic pitcher embodies the bold, futuristic aesthetic of t...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Zaalberg 1950s Dark Red Green Lustre Glazed Vase
By Zaalberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dark red and green glaze with mother of pearl sheen covers this soft cylinder shaped tall Dutch vase from the 1950s. Signed under base. Beautiful vintage condition.
Zaalberg, The N...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Luster, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Collection of 7 Yellow Pernod Ceramic Pitchers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive collection of seven Pernod The Oddball yellow ceramic vintage pitchers. This collection would look great displayed on bookshelves or used as barware on any Mid-Century or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antoine De Vinck Stamped Ceramic Pot circa 1975, Belgium.
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Antoine De Vinck pot with lid, circa 1975, Belgium.
Dark stoneware. Stamped.
Dimensions: 13 cm diameter, 13 cm H.
All purchases are covered by our buyer protection guarante...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Sandstone
$2,661 Sale Price
20% Off
French Midcentury Decorative Ceramic Plate Black Matte, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
A figurative midcentury French decorative ceramic plate. The apparent very talented artist who hand-crafted this eye catching object, depicts a woman dancing with two friends. The wonderful form and colors on the black background reflect the artist's painterly attention to detail.
A beautiful addition to a collection of mid-Century modern French pottery...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Textured Stoneware Vase Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stoneware vase with densely textured, abstract pattern in brown with a lightly mottled beige base, circa 1970s.
Measures: H 7.25" x D 5.75"
Incised signature present AP C8.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pottery from Morocco, Cream & Burgundy Color, Contemporary Ceramic, Hand Crafted
Located in New York, NY
Pottery from Morocco. Inspired by Swedish midcentury pottery like Stig Lindberg. Handcrafted pottery by a local artist in Rabat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$325 Sale Price
27% Off
Fantoni Style Salt Glaze Ceramic Bowl Mid-Century Modern, Italian Blue, Purple
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful pattern and intricacies of this geometric textural vintage Italian salt glaze ceramic vintage bowl has great influence and style of the work...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Abele Jacopi Ceramiche Lenci Abyssinian Mother, 1930s
By Lenci, Abele Jacobi
Located in Turin, Turin
In 1919, Helen Konig and her husband Enrico Scavini, founded in Turin, Italy, a small artisan factory of wooden toys and doll furniture.
After a few months of activity, they put into production a series of felt dolls that were soon a great commercial success and the company "Lenci" hired hundreds of employees.
In 1925 the company participates with its dolls at the Exposition of Decorative Arts in Paris where it wins three Grand Prix, seven diplomas of honor, six gold medals and three silver ones.
Around 1928, "Lenci" decided to undertake the production of ceramics and in the same year he presented his first creations at the International Exhibition of Turin, immediately gaining great success and the praise of Giò Ponti.
Although the production is centered on multiples, made by casting but always individually decorated, thanks to the collaboration of about twenty great artists the creations of "Lenci" cross the boundaries of craftsmanship to achieve plastic and chromatic results of art sculpture.
Production ceased permanently in 1964, but Lenci is still present in the Italian houses as part of the present that remembers a wonderful past, made of Sunday lunches and grandparents.
Here this wonderful example of "Abyssinian Mother" designed by Abele Jacopi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Midcentury Ceramic Vase Signed JGP, Attrib. to Max & Dominique Picard
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality French mid-20th century ceramic vase with an eye catching form. This very decorative piece features variations of brown and grey hues.
Attributed to Max and Dominique...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
"King Midas" ceramic vase by Georges Briard for Hyalyn Pottery
Located in Malibu, CA
Ceramic vase designed by Georges Briard for Hyalyn Pottery. Gold leaf “King Midas” motif at front. USA, 1960’s.
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold Leaf
Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman, Large Modernist Jug in White Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Freeman Lederman. Large modernist jug in white glazed ceramics with a rattan handle.
Mid-20th century.
Measures: 27 x 17.5 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large San Marco Ceramic Clam Bowl, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large San Marco ceramic gold and silver shell bowl. Gold glazed inside with a contrasting chrome outside shell. Great for decorative purposes or as a fruit bowl. No fading, chippin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jette Hellerøe, Table Lamp Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware lamp produced by Jette Hellerøe, Denmark 1960.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 11.75 x 4.75 x 4.75 (H x W x D)
...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair 'Sunflower' Cache Pots, Marianne Johnson, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair "Sunflower' Cache Pots, Marianne Johnson for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1960's. Danish modern sunflower pattern with textured application. Deep blue and wheat tone glazes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 'Scheurich, Label Model 517-30 W-Germany, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Vase 'Scheurich, Label Model 517-30 W-Germany, 1960s
Satin finish ('half gloss') W-Germany, 1960s.
Stamped on base. 517-30 W-Germany.
Measures: 30 x 13 cm 1 kg
The piece is in exc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1970 Canadian Freeform Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Pottery Pink, Black, Blue and Gray
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind Mid-Century Modern freeform glazed ceramic bowl, pottery in gray, blue, pink and black color.
Superb crafted in Canada in the 1970s.
Original label underneath.
A-747-335
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Brambilla Coffee Set in White Ceramic, Italy, 1965
Located in Milan, IT
Fratelli Brambilla coffee set in white ceramic, Italy 1965
Impressed stamp.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Vase is a beautiful example of Post War European Ceramics, realized in Hódmezovasarhely Majolikagyár, Hungary Circa 1960. With a Stunning textural ...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Op Art Vase Made by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice West Germany decorative vase 1960s designed and manufactured in Germany 1960 by Bay Ceramic, in perfect condition, signed on the bottom with number 710/35 and W. Germany.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$342 Sale Price
36% Off
"Dino, Property of Fred Flintstone" Cookie Jar
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Famous Dino from the Flintstones, in form of a cookie jar.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage, Large Ceramic Fat Lava Henkel Vase Marked 606-24 W Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Henkel vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany.
It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase 606-24 W Germany
Straight forward and minimal...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Matte Gray Organic Swedish Modern Ceramic Vase by Alingsås
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall rustic ceramic Swedish Mid-Century Modern cylindrical vase with intricate hand carved graphic relief patterns. Manufactured by Alingsås Keramik i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Cracqueleur Ceramic & Yellow Gilt Bowl by Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern decorative bowl/ dish was realized by the illustrious maker Royal Copenhagen in Denmark circa 1960. It features a concanve form with a cracqueleur pat...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold Leaf
1971 Signed Large Hand Painted Italian Decorative Plate
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this 1971 Large Hand Painted Italian Decorative plate. It is 13" in diameter and features a man watching a large wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$318 Sale Price
25% Off
Multicolored Glazed ceramic Mid century Modern cups by Francis Triay, set of 8
By Vallauris, Francis Triay
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 8 large ceramic cups decorated with African animal motifs in relief and covered with a thick layer of colored glaze. The set was made by Francis Triay for the Vallauris factor...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Midcentury Cobalt Blue Ceramic Vase, Manner of Edmond Lachenal
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury French ceramic vase in a stunning cobalt blue color, glazed.
Signed piece, unknown ceramic artist.
This gorgeous decorative object will e...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modeled and Beige Hand-Painted Earthenware Vase by Italica Ars, Florence, Italy
By Italica Ars
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Florence, Italy, in 1960s - 1970s.
This piece is made in earthenware, which was modeled, decorated, fired, hand-painted and fired again to glaze it with a semigloss finish.
...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Luxembourg Coffee Cans
Located in New York, NY
Luxembourg coffee cans. Vintage Villeroy & Boch black and white ceramic pair coffee cups and three espresso cups. Handsome black and white design wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$250 / set
Vintage, Scheurich Sundown Vase, whit handle , W-Germany, 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s design. Of Fat lava handled vase in the classic sixties 'Sundown' decor; with a rough glaze of dark earth-colour over the yellow and red.
From the Scheurich (Europ Li...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Jewel-Toned Mid-Century Covered Box, Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly unusual and brilliantly glazed, this covered box features a sequence of geometric shapes in bas relief that are filled with pools of vivid, jewel-toned glazes in sapphire, eme...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Carlo Zauli Ceramic Vase Iconic Gray Mottled Glaze
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Chicago, IL
The black potion of the glaze is composed of both matte and glossy glaze.
The vase, the archetype of every ceramist, is central to the research of the initial period of Carlo Zauli...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Tim Keenan Ceramic Vase
By Tim Keenan
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tim Keenan ceramic vase, 2022.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mounted Studio Ceramic by Raul Coronel
By Raul Coronel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Untitled "Flower in pot" by Raul Coronel.
C.1968
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Ceramic Bowl W/ Bowed Line Work
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Bowl W/ Bowed Line Work is a beautiful example of Post War European Ceramics, realized in Hódmezovasarhely Majolikagyár, Hungary Circa 1960. With a...
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Marianne Starck, Table Lamp, Blue Stoneware, Michael Andersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue stoneware table lamp designed by Marianne Starck, and produced by Michael Andersen Keramik, Denmark, 1960s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12.4375...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Vintage Majolica Sugar Bowl in the shape of a Tomato by Pacetti Albisola
By Ivos Pacetti
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale an extremely decorative and fun element to set your table.
This vintage jar was made in Italy between the 1950s and 1960s, by the cerami...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century Modern Architectural Pottery Monumental White Cylindrical Pot
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Mid-Century Modern monumental white cylindrical pot by Architectural Pottery of California. Mark is on the inside bottom. It is in fabulous...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
French Midcentury Sculpted Stoneware Vase, Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
Large irregular shaped stoneware sculpted vase stamped A.R., from Vallauris, Circa 1970s.
Truly stunning piece that will look great in any room. Look closely, there are gold and si...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Joseph Simon, Table Lamp, Glazed Stoneware, Søholm, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white and brown striped table lamp produced by Søholm Keramik, located on the island of Bornholm in Denmark.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 12 x 4.5 x 4.5 (H x W x D)
Dimens...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Bruno Karlsson, Table Lamp, Brown-Glazed Stoneware, Ego Stengods, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware table lamp produced by Bruno Karlsson for Ego Stengods c. 1960s-1970s. It is stamped and signed on underside.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches) : 1...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Signed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa 1960. It features an hourglass form tapered body in glazed ceramic in a sophisticated...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Bode Willimsen for Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous stoneware bowl in shades of brown, taupe and umber is hand wrought by Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen wonderful hand glazed textural organic pattern. This piece is ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antonia Campi C5 vase for SCI Laveno
Located in Milan, IT
A beautiful C5 vase by Antonia campi.
Decorated probably at a later date with flowers and butterfy
Fully signed
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Cup moon by André Borderie
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie coupe lune par André Borderie, vers 1970.
Signée.
Très jolie émaillage
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$33,270
Unique Danish Vase by Ipsens Enke, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vase in ceramic with lid, designed and made by Ibsen Enke in Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
François Boquel, Free-Form Vase, France 1990
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Large free-form vase by François Boquel (1928-2017) in brown glazed ceramic, signed with the monogram FB under the base.
Unique piece.
"Born in Nancy on August 15, 1928, François Boquel moved to Vallauris in the 1950s. In the village, he worked in particular at the Atelier Les Archanges alongside Gilbert Valentin, friend of the painter André Cottavoz, of the ceramist François Raty...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
European Hand Thrown Pottery Brown Glazed Vase by Hans-Georg Fischer, 2009
By Hans-Georg Fischer
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This stunning European, German made hand thrown stoneware clay vase was designed and made by Hans-Georg Fischer in 2009. Beautiful, almost discus like form of the body of the vase is...
Category
Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Jean de Lespinasse French Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Blue Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning French ceramic vase decorated with stylized friezes on the body, created by Jean de Lespinasse.
Signed.
Resisting on the French Riviera during the Second World War, Jean de lespinasse created with his wife the Socfra produced ceramics from the end of the 1940s in Nice. Their paths crossed that of Roger Capron and his wife Jacotte, the Madoura workshops, Robert Picault and Georges Tardieu...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Tile and Walnut Bookends for Marshall Studios
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Walnut, Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Snack Cocktail Plates in Speckled Glazed Green - Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five ceramic splatterware snack plates. Found at the estate of an Oklahoma Rancher, this set is perfect for snacks, or even for cocktail parties. Each plate is round but fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ceramic Box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, Orange with Gold Decoration, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Decorative ceramic box by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960. Signed at the bottom, 79/11, Italy.
Organic designs on the lid with gold decorations.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Majolica Gravy Boat in the shape of a Green Tomato by Italica ARS, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
I offer for sale an extremely decorative and fun element to set your table.
Made in Italy by the company between the 70s and 80s, this jar with lid is part of a successful series tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Salto Bowl No. 20722 Made In Sung-Glaze By Axel Salto For Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Bowl no. 20722 in stoneware, made with sung glaze by Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Organic shape with vibrant surface and deep glaze, characteristic of Salto's style. Signed “Salt...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Madoura, Very Large Ceramic Platter Attributed to Suzanne Ramie, Vallauris
By Suzanne Ramie, Madoura
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Madoura, very large ceramic platter attributed to Suzanne Ramie, Vallauris.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Abstract Sculptures by James Kouretas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Monumental pair of abstract ceramic sculptures by James Kouretas. One measures 19" wide, 14" deep and 21" high. The smaller one measures 19" wide, 13" ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jasba Vase Vintage W-Germany, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Verviers, BE
A classic 60s design. Of Fat lava handled vase in the classic sixties decor; with a rough glaze of dark earth-colour
From the Jasba W-Germany.
Hand decorated glaze.
I have nev...
Category
1960s German Vintage 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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Ceramic Mermaids
Ceramic Tennis Set
Ceramic Toast Rack
Chinese Sweet Meat
Chris Gustin
Corning Ware
Dansk Coffee Pot
Deldare Buffalo
Egg Pol Chambost
Eva Zeisel Museum
Faience Stein
Flintstone Cookie Jar
Fornasetti Fiat
Frode Bahnsen
Griffin Smith Hill Majolica
Hat Pin Holder
Hunting Scene Royal Doulton Jugs
Imari Fish Plate