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Modern Ceramics

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
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Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021. This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft beige oat colour Handmade in Por...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Graham Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with speckled clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made matte finish white g...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Acrylic Canvas and Metal Ukrainian Oval Installation by Voznicki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Andriy and Olesya Voznicki are well established Ukrainian artists. They have both graduated from Lviv Academy of Art in Ukraine, Olesya - from the Art Glass department and Andriy as a sculptor. Forced to recently flee their home in Ukraine and relocate to the Netherlands, Olesya and Andriy Voznicki have restarted their practice in vicinity to Amsterdam and been supported by Mia Karlova Galerie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Ceramic Cups Set of 2 by Hulya Sozer, Face Silhouette, Sand Beige
Located in Mugla, Bodrum
A set of 2 sculptural ceramic cups handmade by the ceramic artist Hulya Sozer. Food safe glaze. Dishwasher safe. Height: 7cm / Depth: 9cm / Dia...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Garden Green Handmade Ceramic Dinner Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Green as the gardens that give the name to this collection This handmade and hand painted plate reproduces the rattan plates used for picnic and outdoor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Oat Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Amélie Handcrafted Little Glasses, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size/Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

English Butter Dish by Denby Pottery
Located in Bradenton, FL
A modern earthenware English butter dish made by Denby, a traditional English pottery company in the village of Denby, Derbyshire. A traditional re...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Fornasetti “Commedia” Ceramic Paperweight and Cup Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“I have thus dressed ceramics, furniture, and things in signs, and in that way I have placed a message in every work — a small story that is sometimes ironic, obviously wordless, but...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Clay Plate in Stone Colour Hand Cast in UK
Located in London, GB
The pieces are slip cast in London, made from stoneware in small batches. The hand painted details around the rim of each item in the collection is created by glaze in a complimentar...
Category

2010s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Cast Stone

Contemporary Earthenware Espresso Cup with Classic Tones of English Delftware
Located in London, GB
Indigo Rain, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Designer Faye Toogood’s addition to her range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. puts a fresh spin on the forms and traditions of English crea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinenr plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
a unique piece of art totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Centerpiece, Tray Decorated Bowl, Wall Dish Majolica Aquamarine, In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinenr plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
a unique piece of art totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

British Soda Glazed Multi Sided Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish British handcrafted Studio Pottery multi-sided lidded vessel decorated in soda glazes and dating from the 20th century. The stoneware vessel sits on a flattened round ...
Category

20th Century English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Saint Jacques Handpainted dinenr plates set of 4 Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A wonderful set of dinner plates to make your table shine Hanpainted, in italy, Saint Jacques (scallops) will bring an everyday summer on your ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Peel Vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Peel vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Dimensions: H 4.2'' x W 3.7'' x D 3.7" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process Platalea studio was born out of a pa...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Peel Vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of peel vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes. Dimensions: H 4.2'' x W 3.7'' x D 3.7". Materials: slip casting, glazing, and single firing process. Platalea studio was born out of ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Komorebi Scented Candle Cup Black Base Raku Crackle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Komerobi, in Japanese, means: " the sunlight that passes through the leaves of the trees ". This cup by its extremely clean design is a reminder of the zen essentiality and the use of the cup for its most sacred purpose during ceremonies. Featuring a wooden wick, that enables the flame to expand itself also horizontally and with a sound reminding the crackle of the fire. Citrus top notes mixed with Ginger, Almond, and Spices heart notes give this fragrance an irresistible appeal. A black burnt Raku band and its raku crackle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Black Band
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony ), which has a more formal everyday tea-drinking use. The Japanese design is elegant a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Judith Gilmour Scottish Large Slip Decorated Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive slip decorated and painted studio pottery vase by renowned Scottish ceramic artist Judith Gilmour (British, 1937-2003) dating fro...
Category

1980s Scottish Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Saint Jacques shells Handpainted Salad Plates Set of 4 Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A wonderful set of salad plates to make your table shine Hanpainted, in italy, Saint Jacques (scallops) will bring an everyday summer on your ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Earthly Body Organic Vase, Available in 4 Colours
Located in London, GB
The Earthly Body vase series evokes silk softly billowing in the wind, the Earthly Body series is like a siren calling on you to touch its soft skin. Crafted using the colours found ...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic table lamp by Olivia Cognet Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: around 40-50 cm tall Available in different sizes, finishes...
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Silver Band
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yunomi is the taller tea cup, compared to the Chawan ( that has a usage during the tea ceremony ), which has a more formal everyday tea-drinking use. The Japanese design is elegant a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic table lamp by Olivia Cognet Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: around 40-50 cm tall Available in different sizes, finishes...
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Ceramic Table Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic table lamp by Olivia Cognet Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: around 40-50 cm tall Available in different sizes, finishes...
Category

2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Gemini Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Gemini vase in White Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware A beautiful flower arrangement can bring out the inner quality of flowers and plants, expressing emotion. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Garden Green Handmade Ceramic Dessert Plate
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Green as the gardens that give the name to this collection This handmade and hand painted plate reproduces the rattan plates used for picnic and outdoor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Knuckler Three Finger V, Handmade and Food Safe, by Ceramicist Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Knuckler Three Finger V, (shown here in Embossed Raven on Snow), the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or object d'ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware

White & Dark Red Small Ceramic Kawa Dish, Textured Porcelain Catchall Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped porcelain bowl with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited as a jewelry dish, salt cellar, sauces & dips bowl...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

21st Century Yellow Pastel Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy candlestick, in yellow pastel corn silk matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica G...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Dove-Gray Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels! European Design Patent filed n. 005778529 Materials Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations). METHOD OF USE Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable. ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Plate Centerpiece Hand Painted Wall Dish Bowl Blue Aquamarine Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large plate Made and hand painted in Italy according to the original Renaissance painting technique. The plate is decorated in polychrome painted majolica, according to a rich grotes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Plate Centerpiece Tray Bowl Decorated Ornament, Wall Dish Majolica Red, In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Experimental Glazed Cup, 2006
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine stoneware cup decorated in experimental glazes by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 2006. Trained at the Central School of Arts and...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

White & Black W/Green Accent Ceramic Lidded Vessel Signed Pritchard Spring 75
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage white, green, & black ceramic lidded vessel signed Pritchard Spring 75. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of u...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century, Sicilian Moor's Head Design Ceramic Vase Handmade Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
Caltagirone Collection. Iconic made in Italy Sicilian vase. The Moor’s Head in ceramic is the typical product of this town, located 68 kilometers far from Catania among the Unesco Wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Dupont Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Hand Glazed Fine Bone China Large Cup and Saucer with Expressionist Design
Located in London, GB
This tea cup and saucer are available in a variety of colors and finishes to be mixed and matched. When purchasing this set please specify the color and finish for each item. Color options: Solid grey Solid blue Grey splatter Yellow splatter Accidental Expressionist, 1882 Ltd. with Martyn Thompson. A tea set comprising a remake of a Susie Cooper fine bone china teapot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Green Ash Glazed Teapot and Cover
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish English studio pottery teapot and cover decorated in green ash glazes by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b. 1943) and dating from t...
Category

20th Century English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Hen in Perpetual Motion, Ceramic Pop Art, White, Handmade in Italy, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. In this casket you can keep small objects of value, born as the materialization (and unive...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

White & Dark Blue Small Ceramic Kawa Dish, Textured Porcelain Catchall Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped porcelain bowl with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited as a jewelry dish, salt cellar, sauces & dips bowl...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ceramic Anafre, Contemporary Mexican Design
Located in Mexico City, MX
An anafre is a very common utilitarian object in Mexico. The use of anafres is mainly to heat tortillas, a very important element in our gastronomy. We wanted to honor this functiona...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Bone China Espresso Cup with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
Located in London, GB
Lustre, 1882 Ltd. with Bethan Gray. Lustre, conceived by award-winning designer Bethan Gray uses a fine bone china body paired with 22-carat gold and black decals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, pink, ivory, dove-grey glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso grande in ceramica elegante. Colore rosa tortora avorio. Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme ton...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Glazed Fine Bone China Small Cup and Saucer with Expressionist Design
Located in London, GB
This tea cup and saucer are available in a variety of colors and finishes to be mixed and matched. When purchasing this set please specify the color and finish for each item. Color options: Solid grey Solid blue Grey splatter Yellow splatter Accidental expressionist, 1882 Ltd. with Martyn Thompson. A tea set comprising a remake of a Susie Cooper fine bone china teapot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Candle Holder. Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Your Pattern!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Lava

American Modernist Organic Hand Painted Ceramic in Variegated Java Hues
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in the United States circa 1980. It features a conical form that flares dramatically at its shoulders before tapering to an economical circular mouth. The exterior of the piece has been hand glazed in java and cafe au lait ones against a warm tan back ground. The form recalls both antique African pottery...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Fine Bone China Platter with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
Located in London, GB
Lustre, 1882 Ltd. with Bethan Gray. Lustre, conceived by award-winning designer Bethan Gray uses a fine bone china body paired with 22-carat gold and black decals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise ceramic table lamp by Accolay, France c.1955
Located in Holmfirth, GB
A turquoise ceramic table lamp by Accolay. Stamped to the underside. France, late 1950s. Excellent condition, rewired in braided black cable, PAT rested and supplied with an off whi...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Set of 2 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche. The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Earthenware Mug with Interpretation of Traditional Creamware Forms
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfections. Indigo Storm is a bold int...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Ceramic Square Serving Bowl, Handmade Italy, 2021, Choose Your Pattern!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Lava

Bone China Salad Plate with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
Located in London, GB
Lustre, 1882 Ltd. with Bethan Gray. Lustre, conceived by award-winning designer Bethan Gray uses a fine bone china body paired with 22-carat gold and black decals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Glazed Fine Bone China Bowl with Expressionist Design
Located in London, GB
Accidental Expressionist, 1882 Ltd. with Martyn Thompson. A tea set comprising a remake of a Susie Cooper fine bone china teapot and two varying cups...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Centerpiece Tray Ornament Bowl Wall Dish Majolica White Decorated In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Monika Patuszynska, Mosche Bianche, Richard A. Hirsch, and LAAB Milano. 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 $20 and tops out at $50,348 while the average work can sell for $614.

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