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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Set of 2 Small White Stamped Vases By Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small white stamped vases By Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" in Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Over-glazed. Also available in sizes 6" in.
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Obvara Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Obvara vase by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 8" (in) Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in size 6".
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Small Salmon Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Small Salmon Vases By Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" Materials: Ceramic. Technique: handcrafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 6".
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Small Orange Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small orange vases By Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" in Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in...
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Tanoa Large Bowl Raku White and Black Ceramic
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Tanoa is a large bowl, designed with simplicity and masterful skill of the raku firing technique expressing the master artisan will in its white crackle drippings and black burn clay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Pink Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large pink vase by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 12" (in) Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 10" an...
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Andromeda Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Andromeda vase by Doa Ceramics. Dimensions: 12". Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Small Red Orange Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small red orange vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" (in). Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in size 6".
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Orange Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Orange vase by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 12" in Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large White Stamped Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large white stamped vase by Doa Ceramics. Dimensions: 12". Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Over-glazed. Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pet Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Pet by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 12). Dimensions: D 36.9, W 12.7, H 63.5 cm. Materials: Clay. "Pet is secretly my favorite piece. Unlike the other sculptures whose curves transi...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Set of 2 Small Green Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 green vases by Doa Ceramics. Dimensions: 3.5". Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 6".
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Small Androgena Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small Androgena vases by Doa Ceramics by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Blue Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 blue vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: Small 3.5" (in) Medium 8" (in) Large: 12" (in) Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.  
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Obvara Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 obvara vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: small 3.5" (in). large 8" (in) Materials: Ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
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2010s Turkish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Bloom Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloom by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 6) Dimensions: D 14 x W 24.2 x H 40.7 cm. Materials: Clay. I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural ...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Triumph Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Triumph sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 07) Dimensions: W 19 x D 23 x H 43 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectur...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: W40 x D40 x H42 cm Materials: Glaze, clay Handmade in the Czech Republic Also available: Different colors and ...
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2010s Czech Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Reflection Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Reflection by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 10) Dimensions: W 18 x D 23 x H 50 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural ...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Grandmother Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Grandmother sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 03) Dimensions: H 41 x W 23 x D 25 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my arc...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

White Whale Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
White whale by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 02) Dimensions: H 35 x W 10 x D 25 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Vase 0022 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0022 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø7 x H 27-31 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create simpl...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Thrown Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Thrown by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 16) Dimensions: W 15 x D 25 x H 52 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural engi...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Lady Godiva Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Lady Godiva Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 09) Dimensions: W 15 x D 25 x H 45 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my arc...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Silver Lining Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver lining sculpture by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 05) Dimensions: W 14 x D 33 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Childhood Sculpture by Elnaz Rafati
Located in Geneve, CH
Childhood by Elnaz Rafati (Sculpture 08) Dimensions: W 10 x D 29 x H 29 cm Materials: Clay I am an Iranian architect and artist living in NYC. After receiving my architectural e...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Vase II
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white ceramic vase, perfect for showcasing your favorite floral arrangements. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade pottery vase gracefully blurs t...
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2010s Argentine Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It his sculpted by organically displacing seventeen indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

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Clay

Ribbonear Ceramic Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbonear ceramic vase by Lava Studio Ceramics Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 25 cm x D 18-20-40 cm Lava ceramics is a collective studio based in Athens.
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Modern Matera Blue and Gold Vase Original Ceramic
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Recovered from the roof of an ancient masseria ( farmhouse ) outside Matera - Basilicata, these series of pieces have been treated to recover their insulation properties first, and t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Dining Set
Located in Geneve, CH
Tea pot n°1– Diameter 16 x height 18cm Tea cup n°2– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.8 cm Coffee cup n°3– Diameter 10.5 x height 13.4 cm Milk jug n°4– Diameter 6.7 x height 8.6cm Sugar ...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria vessel in Shiny White 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 contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Off White Stoneware Moon Jar
Located in Geneve, CH
Off White Stoneware Moon Jar Signed and Numbered Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x Height 30cm Materials: Ceramic. Pigment. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Bicci de’ M...
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2010s Belgian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Amorphia L Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorphia L vase by Lava Studio Ceramics. Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 17 cm x D 15-17 cm Lava ceramics is a collective studio based in Athens.
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Ceramic Milk Jug
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic Milk Jug Dimensions: Diameter 15cm x height 21cm Materials: Ceramic. Anthracite stoneware clay. Pigment. Technique: Hand-crafted. Glazed. Bic...
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2010s Belgian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Modern Metropolis M Candle Holder Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Metropolis sculptures represent civilization at different stages, starting from contained elements of smaller dimensions getting taller. The cracklè exalt the geometric shapes of these candle holders, result of the Japanese Firing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White stoneware vase, finished with a soft, white glaze. This vase is built by hand using clay slabs. Karina Vieira is a Brooklyn-based ceramicist focusing on handbuilt vessels. ...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Sculpture Form No_002 by AOAO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture form no_002 by AOAO Dimensions: W 37 x D 4 x H 47 cm Materials: plaster Color options available upon request. The idea was born after deciding to reconnect with my family and my grandfather – a sculptor artist. Learning to sculpt and being a designer compelled me to combine these two mediums and use their best values. Experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture led me to create the collection. Studio AOAO is an interdisciplinary studio combining art and design. It was created by Alicja Strzyzynska and Onur Iseri in Amsterdam in 2020. “We specialise in making sculptural pieces by experimenting with the functionality of sculpture and the meaning of furniture. In our works, we focus on the emotional connection between the object and the user. All of our work seeks the experience of intimacy and the metaphysical bond between personal interaction and meaningful narrative. Through sculptural value and reflective design, we aim to create pieces that last for generations and help reduce environmental waste.” The inspiration to sculpt came from Alicja’s roots, her grandfather – an artist sculptor. Alicja completed Masters of Arts Degree in Product and Visual Communication Design at Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and finished her bachelor degree in Interior Architecture. Alicja previously worked in Tokyo and Amsterdam in architectural design studios. Onur completed his business studies in Japan and worked in digital design & marketing as well as teaching in Tokyo. The studio’s first collection debuted at Rossana Orlandi Gallery during Milan Design Week 2021. The studio currently collaborates with RO Gallery...
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2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics

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Plaster

Rock Handmade Ceramic Flower Vase II - Black & White
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful handmade ceramic flower vase, perfect for displaying your favorite blooms. With its simple lines and contemporary aesthetics, this unique ceramic vase crosses the line betw...
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2010s Argentine Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Japanese Modern Stelo Candle Holder Raku Ceramic Copper Gold
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A metallic effect cover the body of this tall candle holder ranging from shades of copper green and turquoise to red oxyde iron while the top features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Oko Pop Ceramic Vase, Smiley by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Oko Pop ceramic vase - Smiley by Malwina Konopacka Unique Sculpture ( Decorated and hand painted by the artist ) Materials: Impregnated ceramics, glazed interior, sgraffito yellow glaze, overglaze painting Dimensions: D19, D42 cm. Also available: Circus, mushroom, daisy denim. OKO came first and lent the name to the whole collection. It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers Week and has since had numerous re-editions and collection launches, all decorated and hand painted by the artist. Its organic spindle-shaped form and trademark spherical depressions together with graphic patterns and colours pay tribute to history and craftsmanship while maintaining a distinct contemporary character. The OKO vase features in polish art and history of art textbook as an example of 21st century design. The OKO POP ceramic vase is top of the POP collection. Referring to the fashionable in the 60s and 70s denim...
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2010s Polish Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Flat Vase Project by 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Brick. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White stoneware vase, finished with a soft, white glaze. This vase is built using a mix of coiling and slabs. Karina Vieira is a Brooklyn-based ceramicist focusing on handbuilt ve...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceto Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceto vase by Lava Studio ceramics Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware, Lava Stones Dimensions: H 19 cm x D 19 cm Lava ceramics is a collecti...
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Enyo Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Enyo vase by lava studio ceramics. Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 27 cm x D 28 cm Lava ceramics is a collective studio ba...
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Set of 2 Sconces by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sconces by Olivia Cognet Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: L 18 cm H 27 cm Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Not Gone by Mathieu Frossard
Located in Geneve, CH
Not gone by Mathieu Frossard Dated and signed by the Artist Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 7 cm Materials: Earthenware, glaze, platinum luster Unique piece Mathieu Frossard makes thing...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Platinum

Deino Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Deino vase by lava studio ceramics. Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 29 cm x D 22 cm Lava ceramics is a collective studio b...
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Tributte Platter by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Tributte platter by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes. Dimensions: H 2.3'' x W 11.3'' x D 11.3" Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process. Platalea studio was born out of a ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Miki Pop Ceramic Sculpture, Mushroom by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Miki pop ceramic sculpture - mushroom by Malwina Konopacka Unique sculpture ( Decorated and hand-painted by the artist ) Materials: Impregnated...
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2010s Polish Modern Ceramics

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic lamp by Olivia Cognet Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: H around 40-50 cm tall Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Lamp by Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic lamp by Pia Chevalier Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x 75 cm Pia Chevalier is a French contemporary designer. Independent designer, trained in design and cr...
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2010s French Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware

Amorphia Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorphia vase by lava Studio ceramics. Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 26 cm x D 16-15-17 cm Lava ceramics is a collective...
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Glazed Stoneware Amorphia L Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorphia L vase by Lava Studio ceramics Unique Materials: Glazed stoneware, painted internally Dimensions: H 17 cm x D 15-17 cm   Lava ceramics is a collective studio based in ...
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Elphie Bowl by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Elphie bowl by lava studio ceramics. Unique, 2020 Materials: Glazed stoneware Dimensions: H 6 cm x D 12.5 cm   Lava ceramics is a collective stud...
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2010s Greek Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

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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