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
Modern Animal Riccardo Gatti Faenza Ceramic
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Riccardo Gatti faenza "Antelope” sculpture
Animalier glazed “lustre” ceramic
Signed under the base
1950s.
Every item of our Gallery, upon reques...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Stoneware Vase Rörstrand Carl Harry Stålhane, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This stunning piece of ceramic was produced at Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the 1950s. Beautiful glazed vases with nice lines. Its rounded bott...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid Century Dot Spaniel Dogs Sculpture Staffordshire England 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculptures. White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, England in 1960s. Only one pair of dogs...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Italian Midcentury Large Dish in Ceramic Form the 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful large ornamental centerpiece dish in ceramic by Giovanni De Pascalis contemporary sculptor painter, 1973.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$614 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 11 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 11 green Majolica knife rests.
Vallauris, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Midcentury table lamp, Germany, 1960s. This ceramic base comes with its original tissue shade. Full height 33.5cm - 13.2 inches. Height of the ceramic base 16cm - 6.3 inches. Full di...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Red Bowl by Porcellane Canova Padova Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Porcellane Canova is a well-known Italian porcelain manufacturer based in Padova, Italy. They specialize in creating high-quality porcelain and ceramic products, including tableware,...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
West German Mid-Century Blue & Turquoise Glaze Floor Vase by Scheurich c. 1970
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and very rare color combination of vivid bright ocean blue and turquoise tall floor standing vase or umbrella stand by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1970s. Add a splash of color / colour to your home decor with this beautiful blue and turquoise "Lava" glaze which instantly makes one think of beautiful warm sunny beaches and tropical ocean waters. Would make a great umbrella stand or walking stick holder...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Beautiful Scheurich Ceramic Vase in Light Gray and Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
eautiful West German vase or ug. Marked '401-35' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental and explorato...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron ceramic bird pitcher Vallauris France 1960
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This ceramic pitcher is a special creation by Roger Capron and made in France in 1960. It's shaped like an abstract bird or rooster and was made in the 1960s. It has a surprising des...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Five Mid Century Small Yellow Glasses, 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...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Vintage Blue and Orange Dots Murano Vase, Italy, 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. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Pablo Picasso Tile Little Bearded Face Madoura Ceramic Square Tile 1968
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Basel, BS
Pablo Picasso tile 'Little bearded Face' created in 1968 December, 1969 January, red earthenware clay, square sized 17 cm x 17 cm.
printed and numbe...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Rare Kutani Japan Hand Painted Porcelain, 22 Carat Gold Foo Dogs MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Tall Hand Thrown & Glazed Studio Pottery Vase circa 1970s
By Görge Hohlt
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This stunning European, vintage, Mid-Century Modern hand thrown clay vase was made by an, as yet, unknown studio potter, circa 1970s in, probably, Germany. Beautiful rounded form wit...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Only one unique piece. Another items from the collection are available in our store. Porcelain glass. Lubiana factory.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Björn Wiinblad Face Vase for Rosenthal Studio Linie 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Björn Wiinblad Face Vase for Rosenthal Studio Linie 1970s
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey of vintage charm with this exceptional set of tiles, featuring the iconic Michelin Man in a vibrant blue centerpiece, surrounded by original yellow tiles. Crafted...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,476 Sale Price
50% Off
GUIDO GAMBONE, VIETRI, Monumental Glazed Ceramic Vessel, Italy, Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
GUIDO GAMBONE - VIETRI - Rare Mid Century monumental studio ceramic vessel / jug - hand painted - thick, frothy, gritty glaze (sand added in production) - signed with a donkey and VI...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Purple Small Slim Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks very good.
No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Victoria Littlejohn Fish Ceramic Wall Plaque / Trivet, circa 1975
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Victoria Littlejohn fish ceramic wall plaque / Trivet, circa 1975.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Glazed Ceramic Light Sculpture by Birthe Aksby, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Expressive light sculpture by Danish ceramicist Birthe Aksby, crafted in glazed ceramic with organic designs inspired by plant forms and marine corals. The composition evokes natural growth, with volumes emerging from a textured and perforated structure, allowing light to flow through its openings and create an atmospheric play of shadows. The pale glazed patina enhances its sculptural presence, lending it an ethereal character and an almost mineral quality.
Birthe Aksby, active in Denmark during the second half of the 20th century, is renowned for her mastery of fine ceramics and her exploration of nature-inspired forms. Alongside this remarkable piece, a newspaper clipping was found mentioning her work exhibited at Galerie Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, alongside ceramicist Lizzie Thyssen...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,889 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Stilton Cheese Keeper, Georgian Revival, English, Ceramic Truckle Dome
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb mid 20th century Georgian Revival Stilton cheese keeper, exquisitely crafted with a marbled ceramic finish in the manner of Copeland's Agateware. This vintage truckl...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury French Glazed Ceramic Black Cat
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming seated glazed ceramic black cat with yellow glass eyes and gilt bow around neck. What I find most appealing about this feline is the rather se...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Oval “Rascasse” Fish Dish, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Colorful fish tray with an abstract Rascasse motif. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,280 / item
Extra Large Blue Rectangular West German Ceramic Floor Vase
By Bay Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German ceramic floor vase. Marked '92-45' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental and e...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori
Located in London, London
Polychrome Ceramic tile
By Gio Ponti
For Richard Ginori
Titled "La Bevuta"
Marked to the reverse Richard Ginori, Made in Italy
Impressed initials RGM
Italian 1930s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Puigdemont, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic decorative hand painted plate artwork. Manufactured by Catalan artist Puigdemont, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preservi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$245 Sale Price
75% Off
Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture II, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition.
Damaged leg - was repaired - shown on pictures.
Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture.
White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produce...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s.
The giant sized one is a West German Pottery fat lava glazed ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich. Marked on underside: W.German 408-40. .
These vases are amazing placed together. They have eye-catching colors in orange, shades of red, orange and brown.
The smaller fat lava West Germany...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Lava
Wall Art Composition of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Shaped Plates
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color ceramic fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration
A cool collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcela...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta
$4,676 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic 263-46 Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase series number 263-46 Handarbeit.
Straight forward and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Water Jug for Bitossi, Italy. Label on base. Decorated with the typical geometric pattern with a turquoise and cobalt blue colouring...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
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...
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1950s Swedish Vintage 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
$921 Sale Price
60% Off
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern vase designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Late 1960's Burkart Ceramic Vase, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1960's Burkart Ceramic Vase. Signed on base. Produced in 1960's for Burkart Keramik, Switzerland. Beautiful vibrant green glaze.
Designer: Burkart Keramik, Kreuzlingen, Switzerl...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 3Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases with wonderful curves. The craftsmanship on these va...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Earthy Tone Ceramic Table Lamp Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful table lamp in ceramic named Rubus and designed by one of the ceramic designer icons from Sweden Gunnar Nylund. This one with incredible colors working together with the all...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Purple Glass Sugar Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in amazing shape. Highly decorative piece. The sugar bowl looks very good on every style table. Very good original vintage condition.
Any damages or chip.
Only one un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Studio Pottery Bowl or Vide Poche, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Unique midcentury decorative dish.
Hand painted and etched decor, circa 1950s.
Signed.
A Classic example of the 1950s California Craft movement...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Decorative Ceramic Tray by Charles René Neveux for Cerenne Workshop, c. 1950s
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ceramic hors d'oeuvres tray by Charles René Neveux for Cerenne Workshop (circa 1950s). This rare ceramic with abstract motif is signed by Neveux himself. A tomato-red base is complemented by a yellow repeating pattern at the edges and a dash of turquoise from the abstract in the recess of the tray. An eye-catching piece from the South of France. When it was created, the 1955 film, Et Dieu Créa la Femme...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$331 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-20th Century West Germany Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A very collectable mid-century West Germany Studio Pottery Vase. This vintage handled vase features stunning mid-century details and subtle earth tone ...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$795 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Vintage Blue Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 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. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
1980s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Tea Set/Coffee Set in Ceramic by Naj Oleari.
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Tea Set/Coffee Set in Ceramic by Naj Oleari. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition
- 1 Coffee/Tea pot 9,05" x 5,51" x 5,90 H" inches - ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$368 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Collection of Studio Pottery Signed Weed Pots, circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Collection of Studio Pottery signed weed pots circa 1980
Measures: A: 2 3/8" diameter x 2 7/8" tall
B: 2 1/2" diameter x 2 5/8" tall
C: 2 1/8" diameter x2 5/8" tall
D: 2 1/2"...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$281 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Small Mid Century Black Artistic Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s, Italy.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects etc. The outer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Pucci Spider Vase with Two Candle Holders
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous painted ceramic vase plus two candle holders with gold trimmings in relief in spider form by Pucci. The Company “Ceramiche Pucci”, founded by Ing. Domenico Pucci in 1947 in ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$2,657 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Handled Ceramic Bowl by Émile Masson, France, 1960s
By Emile Masson
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant and graphic, this ceramic piece by Émile Masson is an example of French mid-century design. Made of glazed stoneware, it features a bold, raised geometric pattern in black an...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$519 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.
8 plates are available.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of Four Midcentury Ceramic Bowls, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage ceramic bowls element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique and has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Ceramic
Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /Weed Pot, Feelie by Brenda Williams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Pottery, Studio ceramic /weed pot, feelie by Brenda Williams. Northern California artist. Stunning form, wonderful glaze. Last photo ad...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern German Fat Lava Vase by Ruscha Model 335
By Ruscha
Located in COLMAR, FR
A striking exemple of mid-century ceramics from German maker Ruscha Keramik, founded in 1948 by Rudolph Schardt. The company was known for their high-quality art pottery.
This large...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lot of 3 very rare Roger Capron tiles representing mermaids
By Roger Capron
Located in NICE, FR
Very rare set of three glazed ceramic tiles, signed by Roger Capron on the base, showcases the artist’s signature stylized aesthetic. Each tile features a mermaid figure depicted in ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster signed Vallauris, circa 1950.
11 knife rests and one wine coaster bottle.
knife rests / 4 inches by 0.8 inches, Height / 0.5...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tile set series "Zanuso 31" design Marco Zanuso for Cedit, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 Tiles from the series "Zanuso 31" , consists of 4 elements decorated with orange decal on glossy white glaze forming a sun.
In 1968, CEDIT introduced to the world of cerami...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Aluminum
Ceramic Plate In Brown & Red Colors No. 3578 By Søholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Ceramic plate in brown and red colors, no. 3578, by Søholm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and vibrant, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern. On the base is painted Italy 8614.
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian 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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Frode Bahnsen
Griffin Smith Hill Majolica
Hat Pin Holder
Hunting Scene Royal Doulton Jugs
Imari Fish Plate