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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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.
Style: Modern
Color: Beige
21st Cent Ceramic Vase Series "Bovary V" Artists Vincenzo D'alba+Antonio Marras
Located in Ruffano, IT
The Bovary series consists of six variants of the same theme. A polychromy of signs and images unequivocally describes the graphic value of the duet between Vincenzo D'Alba and Anton...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bone China Salad Plate with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
By Bethan Gray
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
Contemporary Earthenware Mug with Interpretation of Traditional Creamware Forms
By Faye Toogood
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
"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
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, sienna, pink, yellow glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso in ceramica elegante. Colore Terra di Siena, Rosa, Giallo Chiaro Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le
forme tonde di uno dei giochi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Nut or Candy Dish in the Style of Lilly Pulitzer
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nut or candy dish in the style of Lilly Pulitzer. The square dish has a wonderful Pullitzer style with an array of very popular butterflies. Also a compliment to any desk or front do...
Category
20th Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Ambrogio Pozzi, Italy, 1968
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase designed in 1968 by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramiche Franco Pozzi, Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage 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
BBBib V, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The BBBib, shown here in Blush and Broken Silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or object d'art. Versatile, sustainable and one of kind, made of recycled stoneware and 100% lead free glaze. The perfect gift for the Holidays, housewarming or special occasion, each BBB V is hand painted and constructed, none two identical.
Made to order and available in Galaxy, Marilyn Red, Epsilon, Diffused China Red/Raven, Moss and Blush.
"a little piece of sculpture in your hand that has utility, sustainability, and is one of a kind"
Designed by artist Stef Duffy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
BIB Square Handle Espresso Set of Four, by Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The BIB Square Handle Espresso Set of Four, shown in Speckled Porcelain with Degrade Broken Silver handles, the ideal set for your cappuccino or espress...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
"Trottola", wheeled ceramic vase, yellow and sienna glaze, Gatti 1928 Faenza
Located in Faenza, IT
Vaso grande in ceramica elegante. Centrotavola colore giallo chiaro terra di Siena . Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Yellow Hammered Bowl by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy high hammered small bowl, in yellow pastel corn silk matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Botteg...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bone China Cereal Bowl with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
By Bethan Gray
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
Fine Bone China Coffee Cup with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
By Bethan Gray
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
21st Century Pistacchio Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy candlestick, in pistachio palegoldenrod matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art, that goes perfect for people passionate on home decor. Year of production: 2020.
Made in cast with liquid clay and airbrush, painted with engobes.
From Bottega Gatti's portfolio it has being selected a collection of vases, bowls and candlesticks from early '50, specially interesting for their soft shapes and their matt enamels that evokes the "Nature Morte" of Morandi. These pieces can make any room pop in color and design, such as for a lovely dining table decor or to be exhibited in any other room.
This product can also be selected in different colors: Burgundy matt, baltic blue matt, white matt, snow pink matt, brown matt, light grey matt, yellow pastel corn silk matt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary 8 Large Egg Plates Ceramic Clay Handmade Mexican
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Ceramic 8 plate set with salt and pepper cart made in modern egg design by Lorenzo Lorenzzo
Lorenzo's work alludes to his favourite meal, breakfast, creating a contemporary design f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
21st Century Grey Matt Candlestick by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy candlestick, in light grey matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art, that goes perfect for people passionate on home decor. Year of production: 2020.
Made in cast with liquid clay and airbrush, painted with engobes.
From Bottega Gatti's portfolio it has being selected a collection of vases, bowls and candlesticks from early '50, specially interesting for their soft shapes and their matt enamels that evokes the "Nature Morte" of Morandi. These pieces can make any room pop in color and design, such as for a lovely dining table decor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Bone China Jug with 22-Carat Gold & Black Decals with Hand Gilded Details
By Bethan Gray
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, and finished with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Flat Side Pink Matt Vase by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
Made in Italy flat side vase in snow pink matt color, this pottery peace was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Cercamica Gatti 1928 in Faenza, Italy, specialized on creating ceramic art, that goes perfect for people passionate on home decor. Year of production: 2020.
Made in cast with liquid clay and airbrush, painted with engobes.
From Bottega Gatti's portfolio it has being selected a collection of vases, bowls and candlesticks from early '50, specially interesting for their soft shapes and their matt enamels that evokes the "Nature Morte" of Morandi. These pieces can make any room pop in color and design, such as for a lovely dining table decor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
BIB Mixed Handle Espresso Set of Four, by Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The BIB mixed handle espresso set of four, shown in turquoise and matte pink with degrade silver handles, the ideal set for your cappuccino or espresso. Perfect for entertaining, or as a set of decorative objects or object d'art. Versatile, sustainable and one of kind, made of recycled stoneware and 100% lead free glaze. The perfect gift for the Holidays, housewarming or special occasion, each BIB Set is hand painted and constructed, none two identical.
Made to order and available in galaxy, marilyn red, epsilon, diffused china red/raven, moss and speckled porcelain.
"a little piece of sculpture in your hand that has utility, sustainability, and is one of a kind"
Designed by artist Stef...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
Glyph Tumbler, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Glyph Tumbler, shown here in embossed Blugreen/Various Colors, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorativ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware
21st Century Italy, Light Pink Panel, Ceramica Gatti, Designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
The public buildings, the noble ones but also the more modest residences, have been decorated for centuries with decorative panels cemented on the facades. Bottega Gatti archive on i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1 was assembled in 2020. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, gold enamel paint, black and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Hand Glazed Fine Bone China Sugar 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
White, Pink and Green Stoneware Ceramic Table Lamp Lighting by M Sauce 2021 2/2
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Mathilde Sauce
Unique piece, realised in 2021
Large stoneware ceramic table lamp
White, pink and green ceramic glazes colors
Electrical syst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Bone China Pasta Bowl with 22-Carat Gold and Black Decals
By Bethan Gray
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
Abstract White, Orange and Red Colored Ceramic Sculpture by Laurent Petit French
By Laurent Petit
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Laurent Petit
French abstract ceramic sculpture, circa 2010.
Signed at the base
Original and elegant abstract ceramic form.
Large variations of colors. Red, ornage, white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White and Black Porcelain Freeform Sculpture Vase by Marc Uzan Midcentury
By Marc Uzan
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marc Uzan
Elegant white and black ceramic vase or sculpture.
Original porcelain freeform signed under the base UZAN
Realised, circa 2000
Original perfect condition
Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Waylande Gregory Studios Black and Gold Ceramic Jar
Located in Houston, TX
A decorative black and gold ceramic lidded jar. A lovely catchall jar and can double as a contemporary vase.
Waylande Gregory Studios was f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Limited Edition Earthenware Teapot and Mug Set Conceived by 12 Designers
By 1882 Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Exquisite, 1882 Ltd. with Martino Gamper and Tiago Almeida, Lars Frideen, Max Frommeld, Faudet Harrison, Gemma Holt, Jochen Holz, Max Lamb, Will Shannon, S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Guido Gambone 33 Piece Ceramic Coffee and Espresso Set, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
33 Piece hand-thrown ceramic coffee and espresso service set with iconic yellow and blue colors and salt glaze by Guido Gambone, Italy, 1950s (signed on the bottom on all pieces with...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Glazed Earthenware Handleless Cup with Unique Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Sleet, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection of uniquely hand glazed items – a true testament to the skill of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Regnier La Borne Architectural Form
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
By Regnier, in La Borne
Modern stoneware ceramic sculpture realized in 2018.
Brown and white stoneware wood firing ceramic colors.
Architectural form realized in La Borne, F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Large Ceramic Plate, Tormented Face 1956 C117
Located in London, GB
Pablo Picasso Tormented face. Ceramic plate 1956.
Large unglazed light earthenware charger with raised design from the “Tormented Face” series . Produced by Madoura in 1956. Numbered...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture by Ka Kwong Hui
By Hiu Ka Kwong
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare and large ceramic sculpture by Pop ceramicist Ka Kwong Hui. Signed.
Hui immigrated to U.S. in 1948. Received a BFA in 1951 and a MFA in 1952 from Al...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Modern Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Regnier in La Borne Brown Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
By Regnier, in La Borne
Abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture realised in 2018.
Architectural form with white and brown wood firing ceramic colors.
Perfect original condition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Raymor Pop Art Off-White Gazed Ceramic Vase Italian Vintage
By Raymor
Located in North Miami, FL
Tie one on in this whimsical Italian Raymor vintage ceramic vase that is a circular shirt with a tie and collar. It is conversational and it Italian pop art. These are hard to come b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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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