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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Fine Bone China Platter with Organic Shapes and Delicate Green Colours
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
Jenny Green, 1882 Ltd. with Deborah M Allen. Californian-based artist Deborah M Allen’s love of the water has always influenced her work, which often includes references to carved landscapes and the unexpected organic shapes and colours we prize in nature. The result? Gorgeous contemplations of space, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5 was assembled in 2020. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, gold enamel paint, black and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

21st Century Italy, Carnation Panel, Ceramica Gatti, Designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century Carnation hunting panel by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the his...
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2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Rose Bug" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming Community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

21st Century Light Blue Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century light blue wale with a bear on her back sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the histor...
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2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Italy Grey Blue Bowl Sculpture Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century grey blue turtles bowl sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Amorphic Sculpture #4 by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Amorphic sculpture #4 by David Haskell. Ceramic sculpture with blue glazes.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Large Shallow Bowl Sculpted with Generous and Curvaceous Forms
Located in London, GB
Flare, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon are renowned furniture and lighting designers and have reduced the scale in which they design to create Flare. Flare is a F...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Mug Sculpted with Generous and Curvaceous Forms
Located in London, GB
Flare, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon are renowned furniture and lighting designers and have reduced the scale in which they design to create Flare. Flare is a f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Earthenware Handless 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

Fine Bone China Pasta Bowl with Organic Shapes and Delicate Green Colours
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
Jenny Green, 1882 Ltd. with Deborah M Allen. Californian-based artist Deborah M Allen’s love of the water has always influenced her work, which often includes references to carved landscapes and the unexpected organic shapes and colours we prize in nature. The result? Gorgeous contemplations of space, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Five Retro Jugs in Glazed Ceramics. Belgium, 1960s-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five retro jugs in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glazes and shapes, Belgium, 1960s-1970s. Largest measures: 23.5 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

White Fine Bone China Salad Plate
Located in London, GB
White, 1882 Ltd. The purist fine bone china tableware. Designed by Chris Johnson and made in Stoke-on-Trent. This forms the base of all our collections and th...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Small Platter Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery white, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Earthenware Pasta Bowl 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 creamware. Indigo Rain adds a touch of contemporary flair to the homely familiarity of blue-and-white striped crockery. The Fine earthenware showcases the Classic tones of English Delftware...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Jug Sculpted with Generous and Curvaceous Forms
Located in London, GB
Flare, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon are renowned furniture and lighting designers and have reduced the scale in which they design to create flare. Flare is a f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Bowl with Organic Shapes and Delicate Watercolor Techniques
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
Jenny, 1882 Ltd. with Deborah M Allen. Californian-based artist Deborah M Allen’s love of the water has always influenced her work, which often includes references to carved landscapes and the unexpected organic shapes and colors we prize in nature. The result? Gorgeous contemplations of space, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Earthenware Medium Bowl with Interpretation of Traditional Creamware
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 imperfec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

White Fine Bone China Pasta Bowl
Located in London, GB
White, 1882 Ltd. The purist fine bone china tableware. Designed by Chris Johnson and made in Stoke-on-Trent. This forms the base of all our collections and th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Leaf Rambler" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson, who grew up in St. John Washington, a farming community of about 600 people in eastern WA state, always makes the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Richard Hirsch Pedestal Bowl with Weapon #16 Ceramic Sculpture, 1997
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Pedestal Bowl with Weapon #16 Sculpture is raku-fired, hand built with black glaze, raku patinas and enamel paint. Three separat...
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20th Century American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Earthenware Dinner Plate, Interpretation of Traditional Creamware
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 imperfec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Large Platter Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Ceramic Vases White and Grey by Lukas Richarz Signed French Design
By Lukas Richarz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lukas Richarz Set of three small ceramic vases Original white and grey ceramic colors, 21st century interior design Original perfect conditio...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

White Fine Bone China Bowl
Located in London, GB
White, 1882 Ltd. The purist fine bone china tableware. Designed by Chris Johnson and made in Stoke-on-Trent. This forms the base of all our collections...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Enamel Colour Salad Plate with Silk Screen Decal
Located in London, GB
Unity, 1882 Ltd. with Kim Thomé. Kim Thomé has an exceptional ability with color and with Unity he plays with overlaying color in forms of silk screen decal and a second firing of ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fine Bone China Tall Vase with Distinctive Carved Design
Located in London, GB
Standard ware, 1882 Ltd. with Fort Standard. Fort Standard is a contemporary design studio and manufacturer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Founder and designer Gregory Buntain explores...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fragile Structure #16 Norihiko Terayama Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
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2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramist. Unique vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful crackled glaze in light earth shades, 1980s. Measures: 14 x 11.2 cm. In very good condition. Signed.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fine Bone China Vase with Distinctive Carved Design
Located in London, GB
Standard Ware, 1882 Ltd. with Fort Standard. Fort Standard is a contemporary design studio and manufacturer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Founder and designer Gregory Buntain explores...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Bathtub Artistic Platinum Mosaic Decoration
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Waylande Gregory Ceramic Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, hand-painted bowl by Waylande Gregory. Stylized leaf pattern in green and silver leaf.
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Ceramics

Modern Ceramic Oversized Vase with Closed Top in White, Big Vase 2
Located in London, GB
Big vase 2, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. You can never have too many flowers. The question is how big can the vase be? Big vase starts life as a solid block of plaster that is hand carve...
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2010s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Plate with Unique Silk-Screen Decals, Plate 18
Located in London, GB
Garden Ware, 1882 Ltd. with Bruce McLean. Acclaimed conceptual artist Bruce McLean debued a vast new body of work titled Garden Ware that was on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for the London Design Festival...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Three-Tier Ceramic Hex Planter in Royal Danish by BZIPPY
Located in Sun Valley, CA
Three-Tier Ceramic Hex Planter in Royal Danish. Made to order. BZIPPY ceramic goods are one-of-a-kind stoneware / earthenware editions including furniture, planters and home access...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Hematite Fiero" Glazed Ceramic Car Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keith Simpson is always trying to make the underdog models of cars. He says, "They are like the cars that you might inherit from your grandparents if you had your sweet 16 in a 1990s...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Fine Bone China Bowl Sculpted with Generous and Curvaceous Forms
Located in London, GB
Flare, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon are renowned furniture and lighting designers and have reduced the scale in which they design to create Flare. Flare is a f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Earthenware Salad Plate 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 creamware. Indigo Rain adds a touch of contemporary flair to the homely familiarity of blue-and-white striped crockery. The fine earthenware showcases the classic tones of English Delftware...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fine Bone China Pitcher with Distinctive Carved Design
Located in London, GB
Standard Ware, 1882 Ltd. with Fort Standard. Fort Standard is a contemporary design studio and manufacturer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Founder and designer Gregory Buntain explores...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Bathtub Antique Mirror Damasco Bianco Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Hand Glazed Earthenware Medium Serving Bowl with Unique Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Slick, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Plate with Unique Silk-Screen Decals, Plate 6
Located in London, GB
Garden Ware, 1882 Ltd. with Bruce McLean. Acclaimed conceptual artist Bruce McLean debued a vast new body of work titled Garden Ware that was on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Circular Plate / Wall Panel by Jun Kaneko
Located in Stamford, CT
A black and white circular plate/wall hanging by Jun Kaneko. Signed and dated "Kaneko 93" on back.
Category

1990s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Extra Large Ceramic Clay Vessel Vase Bowl Signed Markiewicz
By Markiewicz
Located in Montreal, QC
Sculpted and painted with shades of pastel rose, teal and blue accents. Unglazed ceramic textured clay art vessel vase signed on base: MARKIEWICZ; approx. measurements: 17" diameter ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Hand Glazed Earthenware Dinner Plate with Unique Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Slick, 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 the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Bathtub Daisy Mosaic and Gold Artistic Mosaic Decoration
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Glazed Earthenware Large Serving Bowl with Unique Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Slick, 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

Limited Edition Fine Bone China Potato Sculptures, Potato 2
Located in London, GB
Potato, 1882 Ltd. with Bruce McLean. Acclaimed conceptual artist Bruce McLean debued a vast new body of work titled Garden Ware that was on exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for the London Design Festival...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Enamel Colour Dinner Plate with Silk Screen Decal
Located in London, GB
Unity, 1882 Ltd. with Kim Thomé. Kim Thomé has an exceptional ability with colour and with Unity he plays with overlaying colour in forms of silk screen decal and a second firing of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Pitcher Sculpted with Generous and Curvaceous Forms
Located in London, GB
Flare, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon are renowned furniture and lighting designers and have reduced the scale in which they design to create Flare. Flare is a f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Enamel Color Pasta Bowl with Silk Screen Decal
Located in London, GB
Unity, 1882 Ltd. with Kim Thomé. Kim Thomé has an exceptional ability with color and with Unity he plays with overlaying color in forms of silk screen decal and a second firing of ha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Pasta Bowl with Organic Shapes & Delicate Watercolour Techniques
By Deborah M. Allen
Located in London, GB
Jenny, 1882 Ltd. with Deborah M Allen. Californian-based artist Deborah M Allen’s love of the water has always influenced her work, which often includes references to carved landscapes and the unexpected organic shapes and colours we prize in nature. The result? Gorgeous contemplations of space, fluidity and light. This collection of fine bone china showcases...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Ceramic Oversized Vase with Open Top in White, Big Vase 1
Located in London, GB
Big vase 1, 1882 Ltd. with Max lamb. You can never have too many flowers. The question is how big can the vase be? Big vase starts life as a solid block of plaster that is hand carve...
Category

2010s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Tryst Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Motif in Blue and White
Located in London, GB
Tryst – 1882 Ltd. with Amy J Hughes. Industry meets the studio maker head-on in this collaborative project between ceramicist Amy Jayne Hughes, the V&A and 1882 Ltd. Aiming to restore the humble vase to its former status as the Ultimate Accessory, the collection elevates the functional object to a design motif and a symbol of the ancient world… Amy Jayne Hughes was the V&A Ceramics Resident from April – September 2015. Gleaning inspiration from the museum’s comprehensive collections, she married elements of her own practice with traditional hand-decorating techniques and the skills and expertise of Stoke-on-Trent’s finest industry. Her mid-18th century-style porcelain vase is more appealing for today’s consumer. The decoration, taken from sprig moulds carefully cast from museum objects, pays homage to the originals whilst finding a new place in contemporary culture. Designed in London, produced in Stoke, each slip-cast fine bone china vase...
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2010s English Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Hand-Painted Ceramic Festival Jug with Exaggerated Curves and Colored Stripes
By Pinch Design
Located in London, GB
Festival jug, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. This hand-painted jug takes five arduous hours to paint and forms part of our icon collection. Painted by Emma Bailey w...
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2010s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jules Agard Large Terracotta "Owl", Sculpture, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great work by the well-known French artist Jules Agard. He was one of the most important artist working with Pablo Picasso in Vallauris , Madoura...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Hand Glazed Earthenware Handleless Cup with Unique Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Slick, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vaseSlick, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Bone China Large Deep Bowl Sculpted with Generous and Curvaceous Forms
Located in London, GB
Flare, 1882 Ltd. with Pinch. Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon are renowned furniture and lighting designers and have reduced the scale in which they design to create Flare. Flare is a f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British 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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