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
Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist Dish Leaf Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
Georges Jouve French ceramic artist small leaf dish.Black glaze with multi color hand carved glazed motif of leaf in the interior.
Signed with Jouve cyph...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Red Majolica Fish Salt Cellar Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Red Majolica Fish Salt Cellar Vallauris.
Fish with net.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Rose and Erni Cabat Glazed Porcelain Feelie Vase Citron Chartreuse Yellow Green
By Rose Cabat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rose and Erni Cabat glazed porcelain Feelie vase citron chartreuse yellow green, USA, 1970-1985
Incised signature to underside 'Cabat' and numbered. This li...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
ALISON FENIAK - Mid Century Studio Pottery Candle Holders - Canada - Circa 1956
Located in Chatham, ON
ALISON FENIAK - Mid Century studio pottery candle holders - intermingled matte turquoise and brown glazes - hand made / wheel thrown - each signed and dated on the base - Canada - ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1950’s - early 1960’s Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy. Numbered on base: 102/23 ITALY
Designer: Aldo Londi, Italy
Producer: Bitossi, Italy
Measurements: Height: 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Italian Modernist Drip Vase with Matte Glaze
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modern vase created by Marcello Fantoni, circa 1960's. Vase measures 10.5" by 4" and is signed Fantoni, Italy on the bottom. In very good vintage 1960's condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large West German Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large West German ceramic vase with lovely brown and earthen tones glaze. Marked '517-30' on bottom. Wear is consistent with its age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Small White Terrier Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Small Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog availa...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund.
The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher By Fernande Kohler Vallauris France 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A ceramic pitcher by Fernande Kohler, Vallauris, France, ca' 1950's. Beautiful lava glaze, stylized female figure, signed on the bottom. This a great example of Vallauris pottery.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. In original condition with minor wear consisitent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Plate with Ram
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage Ceramic Plate with Ram by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled table...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Yellow Light Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Light Vase
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful vase produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s.
Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hole on the top. We also ha...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Plate by Pablo Picasso, 1953
Located in Hamburg, PA
Corrida sur fond noir ceramic plate by Pablo Picasso dated "25.9.53" stamped and marked "Madoura Plein Feu/Edition Picasso/D'Apres Picasso" (unde...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed vase, West Germany, c.1970
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled large vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue rim.
Pattern number 311.
This shape came in two sizes, this being the largest.
In ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Artists Michelle and Jacques Serre 2 Potiers Deux Potiers Ceramic Dish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-thrown ceramic dish glazed in shades of blue green with incised and engraved lines, and stamping decoration.
Ceramic signed by the French ceramicists 2 potiers (Deux Potiers)
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge Ceramic Bowl Model Surrea by Gustavsberg in Sweden
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Stoneware bowl model Surrea designed by Wilhelm Kåge. Produced by Gustavsberg in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork. Manufactured by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, West Germany.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic very rare purple ‘guitar’ vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue outline, pattern number 312.
The piece still retains its...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic bowl by Stig Lindberg Mid Century Swedish Design C 1950 Faience Bowl
Located in Boden, SE
Decorative leaf shaped bowl Ffaience by Stig Lindberg Sweden,circa 1950.
Very good condition.Yellow and white color.
An artistic jack-of- all trades ,Stig Lindberg was accomplished...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Set of Two Color Floral Ceramic Plates by Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Color Floral Ceramic Plates by Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Hand Painted and signed.
Manufactured in Spain
In original condition with mino...
Category
1960s Spanish 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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vallauris, 17-piece coffee service, France 1960
By Vallauris
Located in Catonvielle, FR
17-piece enameled coffee service signed Vallauris, France 1960. Comprising 6 coffee cups and saucers, 6 tea cups and saucers, a coffee pot, two jugs and two covered pots, this servic...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Douglas Ferguson for Pigeon Forge Crater Glaze Bowl #1, American Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-thrown bowl features complex Crater glaze in mocha, latte, and caramel brown colors. Minimal color palette and streamlined shape of the piece allow the textured glaze with variations from semi-matte to high gloss to take the spotlight; slightly asymmetrical rim adds hand-crafted, Organic Modern mood to the bowl's design.
The bowl is personally signed by Douglas Ferguson on the bottom with his name and "Pigeon Forge Pottery Tenn".
The Crater glaze has become one of the most recognizable glazes made by the Pigeon Forge Pottery. Often commonly referred to as "Volcanic" or "Lava" glaze, the Crater glaze was developed and made in several colors. We are offering a vase and 4 more bowls in different shapes by Douglas Ferguson, done in variations of Crater glazes, in separate listings.
Douglas Ferguson (1912-1999) was an established Tennessee pottery artist; he received a degree in Art Design Studies from Mars Hill College and worked in the Ceramic Research Laboratory for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Norris, TN, from 1935 to 1947, where he experimented with local clays. In 1946 he started Pigeon Forge Pottery in an old tobacco barn with his wife Ruth and Ernest Wilson, his colleague at the Ceramic Research Laboratory. He formulated many of his own glazes, including crystalline and Crater glaze.
In 1957 he created the Clingman Dome tea set, named by Ferguson for the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, which the state of Tennessee presented to Queen Elizabeth. Ferguson became a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in 1948 and remained active until 1998, receiving Life Membership in 1991. He earned two awards from the Tennessee Arts and Crafts Festival in Nashville, received the Rotary Certificate of Distinguished Service, and was featured in books on Appalachian craftspeople by Bernice Stevens, Edward Dupuy and Helen Bullard. In the fall of 1952, Ferguson attended a ceramics symposium by international artists at Black Mountain College; in 1963 he participated in the American Craft Council and the Ceramic National exhibitions. In the 1970s - 80s Ferguson created a fountain with traditional Appalachian quilting...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass 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
Franco Pozzi Italian Black Ceramic Centerpiece 1960s
By Franco Pozzi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic centerpiece designed by Franco Pozzi for Ceramiche Franco Pozzi composed of two stackable elements with printed manufacturer’s mark under bo...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Coffee Cups and Saucers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970's ceramic coffee cups and saucers. Expertly hand thrown, thin and sturdy in browns, beige, ochre and mustard hues. In original condition with visible wear consistent wit...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Checkers Game by Ennio Lucini for Gabbianelli Green & White Ceramic, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Vintage checkers game by the Italian designer Ennio Lucini for Gabbianelli in green and white ceramic.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian 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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage White Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
Venetian glass (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set Of Hand Painted Pottery Tea Cups
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set Of Vintage pottery tea cups , hand painted.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Set of 4 Glasses in Ceramic Blue Color Italy 1960 Bistosi Style
By Bitossi
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 4 glasses in Ceramic Bistosi Style, Aldo Londi Style, 1960. It has been made in Itlay.
The colors is Blue.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Ceramic Weed Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handmade Ceramic Weed Pot
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery porcelain mug decorated with columns design by Susan Parkinson for the Richard Parkinson Pottery and made between 1953 an...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Ceramic Boxer Dog Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic/terracotta, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Boxer dog was produced in 1960s in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Douglas Ferguson for Pigeon Forge Crater Glaze Bowl #3, American Studio Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand-thrown bowl features complex Crater glaze in mocha and latte brown colors. Minimal color palette and streamlined shape of the piece allow the textured glaze with variations from semi-matte to high gloss to take the spotlight; slightly asymmetrical rim adds hand-crafted, Organic Modern mood to the bowl's design.
The bowl is personally signed by Douglas Ferguson on the bottom with his name and "Pigeon Forge Pottery".
The Crater glaze has become one of the most recognizable glazes made by the Pigeon Forge Pottery. Often commonly referred to as "Volcanic" or "Lava" glaze, the Crater glaze was developed and made in several colors. We are offering a vase and 4 more bowls in different shapes by Douglas Ferguson, done in variations of Crater glazes, in separate listings.
Douglas Ferguson (1912-1999) was an established Tennessee pottery artist; he received a degree in Art Design Studies from Mars Hill College and worked in the Ceramic Research Laboratory for the Tennessee Valley Authority in Norris, TN, from 1935 to 1947, where he experimented with local clays. In 1946 he started Pigeon Forge Pottery in an old tobacco barn with his wife Ruth and Ernest Wilson, his colleague at the Ceramic Research Laboratory. He formulated many of his own glazes, including crystalline and Crater glaze.
In 1957 he created the Clingman Dome tea set, named by Ferguson for the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains, which the state of Tennessee presented to Queen Elizabeth. Ferguson became a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in 1948 and remained active until 1998, receiving Life Membership in 1991. He earned two awards from the Tennessee Arts and Crafts Festival in Nashville, received the Rotary Certificate of Distinguished Service, and was featured in books on Appalachian...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass 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
Ceramic Hand Painted Vase, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted vase, circa 1960. Manufactured in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiul patina. Material: Cerami...
Category
1960s Spanish 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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Ceramic Green Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Artistic Glass Vase
Author: Decorative Glassworks Watra
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: ceramic, hand-formed
height: 32cm, round: 12cm, very good condition.
O...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Four Pottery Vice Jars / Drug Canisters Imported by Raymor, Italy, 1950s, Rare
By Raymor
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of four "Vice Jars" all signed, Raymor. Opium, Morphine, Cocaine and Marijuana. Rarely seen and virtually never seen in this condition. No chips, cra...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Mirror in Beige Glazed Ceramic
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round wall mirror by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, beige glazed ceramic and leaf motifs, Italy, 1960s.
Italian Mid-Century Modernist handcrafted beige-taupe terracotta glazed ceramic circular mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Mirror, Ceramic
Green and Grey Free Form Ceramic Bird Vase by Accolay 20th Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay
Original free form by french accolay potery
Signed under the base
Grey and green ceramic glazes colors
Unique piece circa 1970
Original perfect condition
Me...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century, West German Ceramic Pitcher or Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German ceramic pitcher or vase. Marked '1609/25' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimenta...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Andrea D'Arienzo Ceramic Vase, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Andrea D'Arienzo ceramic vase, Vietri, Italy 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Rivier, Tall Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Lid, France, circa 1950
By Jean Rivier
Located in New York, NY
The shape of this remarkable Rivier vase has a beautiful asymmetry which is mirrored by the abstract human forms depicted on all sides, as the blac...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Small Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good original condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Pair of Vases by Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Bochum, NRW
A stunning form and decor, decorated using the sgraffito technique with dancing girls motifs, highlighted details with glossy glaze.
A great addition to any collection of Italian, E...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Yellow and Green Lemon Salt and Pepper Shakers - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of Mediterranean ceramic lemon motif salt and pepper shakers. This will be a great set to add to your dinner table at your next gathering!
Dimensions:
2.25" Diameter
2.75" Tall
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Pieces Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful pieces, two vases and one bowl from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Exceptional glazed vases with wonderful curves. Thi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Purple Glass Mini Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A nice purple decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers in Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Glass
Spanish Ceramic Vase by Serra, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Green, White and Black Striped Ceramic Vase by Serra.
A beautiful striped glazed ceramic vase Manufacured by Cerámicas Serra, Spain, 1960s
Designed by Josep Serra.
This colorful terracotta ceramic vase has stripes in green, black and shades of gray on a white background.
Signed ' Serra' underneath.
It can be placed alone used as decorative vase or flower vase but it would be nice also as a part of a collection of ceramic vase.
Measures: 25 cm height x 11.5 cm diameter
About Serra:
Serra ceramics factory was a well known ceramics catalan manufacturer with three generations of ceramists. The workshop was founded by Antoni Serra one of the first ceramists in Spain who found an artistic ceramics workshop/studio. Josep Serra with his brothers Antoni and Enric followed his father in the art of ceramics at Can Famades, the new Studio at Cornellà, Barcelona. Josep Serra became the Manager at Cerámicas Serra at the 1930s.
The Serra brothers participated in different exhibitions and awards.
Jordi Serra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative mini sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy....
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fig Ceramic Dish Georges Jouve France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Georges Jouve was an important ceramist of the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Fontenay-sous-Bois and his parents were both decorators. At 17 years old, Jouve enrolled at the pr...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A set of three ceramics by Robert Picault - France - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful set of three French ceramics by Robert Picault, consisting of small versatile vessels that can be used as candle holders or salt cellars. Each piece features distinctive ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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.