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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Item type: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Platinum
Set of Mezcal Vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of mezcal vessel by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes.
Dimensions: H 5.2'' x W 3.6'' x D 3.6"
Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process.
Pla...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Genealogy IV Porcelain by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Genealogy IV porcelain vase by Monika Patuszynska
17C.
Dimensions: W 13 x D 13 x H 32 cm
Materials: porcelain, cement
Monika Patuszynska Bio
Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland
1993...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Cement
Phorcy Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Phorcy vase by lava studio ceramics.
Unique, 2020
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: H 23 cm x D 25 cm
Lava ceramics is a collective studio ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Oval Blue Wall Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Oval blue wall sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2022
Dimensions: 40 x 7 x 30 cm
Material: ceramics
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) gr...
Category
2010s Dutch 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
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Forms totem Unique Ceramic Sculpture by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Painted Teresa ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka
Unique sculpture
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: H 115 cm
Forms TOTEM/ 2020 (hgt. 115 cm), presented at 2020 Dutch Design Week, ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Peel Pitchers by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Peel pitcher by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Dimensions: H 8.1” x W 5.2” x D 5.2"
Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process
Platalea studio was born out of a passion fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: d 15 x h 35 cm
Materials: Glaze, clay
handcrafted in the Czech Republic
Also Available: different co...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Small Porcelain Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small porcelain gradient vase by Philipp Aduatz
Unique piece
Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 26,5 cm
Materials: 3D printed porcelain
The inspiration and tool for the design of the Gr...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Tanoa Large Bowl Raku White and Black Ceramic
By LAAB Milano
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sensing the Landscape Wall Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Sensing The Landscape wall sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2021
Dimensions: 104 x 44 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the G...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass
Dimensions: D 7 x W 17 x H 23 cm
Materials: Pink glazed ceramic.
One of our favorite ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Yunomi Tea Cup Raku Ceramic Black Base
By LAAB Milano
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
Set of Iza Mug by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Iza Mug by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Dimensions: H 4" x W 5.2" x D 5.2"
Materials: Slip casting, glazing and single firing process
Platalea studio was born out of a passion fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Nocturnal Pitcher by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Nocturnal pitcher by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Dimensions: H 9.8'' x W 5.6'' x D 5.6 "
Materials: Slip casting, glazing, and single firing process
Platalea studio was born out of a p...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Eclipse Vide Poche
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The unique Solar collection conjures the spirit of the mystical universe. Natale’s solar candles encompass mysticism and pairs it with clean architectural lines in an evocative and e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Teresa Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Teresa ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka.
Materials: Ceramic.
Dimensions: H 79 x ø 25 cm.
Teresa vase is the most unique piece from the ceramic OKO Family. Each piece is made fo...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
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.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Green Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H40 cm
Materials: Glaze, Porcelain
Handmade in the Czech Republic
Also available: Different colors and patterns
Establish...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Midtopre Ceramic Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Midtopre ceramic vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Unique, 2020
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: H 16 cm x D 12 cm
Lava ceramics is a collective studio based in Athens.
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Modern Stelo Candle Holder Raku Ceramic Copper Gold
By LAAB Milano
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Cups by Craig Barrow
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 6 cups by Craig Barrow.
Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 5.5cm.
Volume approximate: 50ml.
Materials: Slip cast porcelain shot cups, Internally glazed.
Variatio...
Category
2010s German Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Neres Vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Neres vase by Lava Studio Ceramics
Unique, 2020
Materials: Glazed stoneware
Dimensions: H 29 cm x D 22 cm
Lava ceramics is a collective studio ba...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Saint Jacques Handpainted ceramic Bowl Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A wonderful and unique piece to make your table shine
Hanpainted, in italy, Saint Jacques (scallops) bowl centerpiece
summer is everyday on your table wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Plastic Blue Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Plastic blue sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2019.
Dimensions: 44 x 28 x 24 cm
Material: Ceramics, glazes.
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Ri...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Revelate Wall Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Revelate wall sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2021
Dimensions: 40 x 95 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Vase by Amaaro, 2022
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary unique piece ceramic vase Plant Landscapes serie designed and produced by Italian artists Amaaro with matt white enamel, patc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Visceral Wall Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Visceral wall sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2021
Dimensions: 60 x 77 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Saint Jacques Handpainted Ceramic Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A wonderful and unique piece to make your table shine
Hanpainted, in italy, Saint Jacques (scallops) serving tray
summer is everyday on your table with th...
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
Painted Teresa Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Painted Teresa ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: H 79 x ø 25 cm
Teresa vase is the most unique piece from the ceramic OKO Family. Each piece is ma...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
OKO Nude Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO nude ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka.
Materials: Ceramic.
Dimensions: Ø 19 x 42 cm.
It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers W...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Dark Blue Sidechair by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark blue sidechair by Natasja Alers, 2021
Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Aca...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tittable Sidechair by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Tittable sidechair by Natasja Alers, 2021.
Dimensions: 52 x 32 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes.
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Ac...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Radicchio Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
This stunning collection is totally handmade and hand painted in Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jade Sidechair by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade sidechair by Natasja Alers, 2021
Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm
Material: ceramics, glazes
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Liquid Sky Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Liquid sky sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2020.
Dimensions: 31 x 35 x 29 cm
Material: Ceramics, engobes.
Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Ceramics
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 0023 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0023 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø5-6 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create si...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
OKO Black Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO black ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka.
Materials: Ceramic.
Dimensions: ø 19 x 42 cm.
It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers Week and has since had numer...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Vase by Amaaro, 2022
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Contemporary unique piece ceramic vase Plant Landscapes serie designed and produced by Italian artists Amaaro with Polished oxides, glazes and cry...
Category
2010s 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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Oko Pop Ceramic Vase, Mushroom by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Oko pop ceramic vase - Mushroom by Malwina Konopacka
Unique Sculpture (decorated and hand-painted by the artist )
Materials: Impregnated ceramics, glazed interior with red glaze
Dimensions: D19, H42 cm
Also available: Circus, denim daisy, smiley
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...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary White Ceramic Serving Dishes and Plate Complete Handmade Set
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary white ceramic serving table dishes and plate complete handmade set
UltraBold is a collection of three ceramic serving dishes: fla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 0029 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0029 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7-8 x H 38-40 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that ...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Irena Pop Ceramic Sculpture, Miki by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
Irena Pop ceramic sculpture - Miki by Malwina Konopacka
Unique Sculpture
Materials: Ceramic, Glaze
Dimensions: D20, H22 cm
Impregnated cera...
Category
2010s Polish 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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