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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Modernist Tall Charcoal Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Rectilinear Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an hour...
Category
20th Century American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, White Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
Method Of Use
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
Eco-Sustainable Production
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Amélie Tableware and Serveware, Cappuccino or Tea Mug, Handmade in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Amélie Handcrafted Jars, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size/Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sepik Teapot by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Marco Zanini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Teiera in ceramica tornita e dipinta a mano. Marco Zanini reinventa la forma di questo curioso oggetto “in forma di teiera” disegnando Colorado e Sepik in ceramica tornita e dipinta ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Set of 3 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Speaker, Silver & Gold Ceramics, Customizable, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Yellow, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Sound Amplifier, Dove-Gray Ceramics, Customizable Speaker, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
METHOD OF USE
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Yellow and Purple Asbtract Ceramic Sculpture by Patrick Crulis French Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Patrick Crulis
Original abstract ceramic sculpture by the french artist
Yellow and purple ceramic glazes colors
Signed under the base
Provenance: French art gallery
Me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Waylande Gregory Ceramic Jar with Sgraffito Decoration
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting ceramic lidded jar by Waylande Gregory with sgraffito decoration.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Antje Brüggemann for Rosenthal Vintage Organic Leaf Vase Studio German Pottery
By Rosenthal, Antje Brüggemann
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antje Brüggemann vase or vessel for Rosenthal Porcelain 'Studio Linie' (line). Antje Brüggemann (born 1941) is one of Germany's top ceramic artists/de...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Astoul in La Borne 1982 Shinny Grey Color
By Eric Astoul
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Astoul E.
Elegant and large ceramic stoneware vase.
Masterpiece of the artist realised and dated 1982, signed at the base.
Original excellent conditions.
Dimensions: 28 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Green, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Speaker, Metallic Leaf Amplifier, Choose your colours! 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of y...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Made in Italy Speaker, Black & Bronze Ceramics, Customizable, 2022
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Description
This is an amplifier compatible with all smartphones in which the speaker is positioned at the bottom, near the microphone. It will allow you to increase the volume of your smartphone by 15/20 decibels!
European Design Patent filed n. 005778529
Materials
Handmade in 100% Italian ceramic and non-toxic glazes, i.e. free of lead and other substances harmful to the health of workers (as required by EU regulations).
METHOD OF USE
Just insert your smartphone in the appropriate space and start your favorite music to hear it clear and loud at home, outdoors or wherever you want! It has a hole for passing the power cable.
ECO-SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION
The production method is characterized by an ethical and eco-sustainable approach. Ceramics of controlled origin, non-toxic glazes and photovoltaic panels are used to guarantee the functioning of the electric ovens...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made white frothy glaze. This piece was inspired by seashells and smooth stones...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Lee Rosen Large Ceramic / Pottery Table Lamp for, Design Technics. Marked
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ceramic table lamp in cream / light brown, taupe colors designed by Lee Rosen and made by Design Technics, marked with Logo DT near cord. The ceramic alone measures 14 diam...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Max Walter Svanberg Painted Ceramic Tile, for Rorstrand, Signed Titled in Bac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice painted tile by the well-known artist, Max Walter Svanberg for Rorstrand.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Set of 2 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2022, New Collection
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
These splendid ceramic creations are born from the artistic laboratory of Mosche Bianche.
The piggy bank, a means that has always been used to remind us of the importance of savi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Gabbianelli, Vase, 1960s
By Gabbianelli
Located in Paris, FR
Gabbianelli
Vase
An orange covered ceramic rectangular vase, with two convex and two concave sides.
With a « G » monogram underneath.
Produced by Ceramic Gabbianelli, Italy.
1960s....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 5 Ceramic Square Serving Bowl, Handmade Italy, 2021, Choose Your Pattern!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
For more than 30 years this artist has revolutionized the way of thinking about stone. Their artisan techniques are the result of careful research and deep knowledge of the subject: ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Lava
Amélie Tableware and Serveware, Coffee Cups, Handmade in Italy 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Amélie Decòr, Hanging Little Vases, Handmade in Italy 2021, a Cup and a Vase
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Textural Snakeskin Pattern Grey White Biomorphic Sculptural Bowl
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing textural snakeskin patterned ceramic bowl is vintage and has colorations and hues of grays to charcoal grays to white outlines. It looks like glass. The biomorphic shape...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Ibis Black and Green Vase by Amaaro
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto atavico, nume tutela...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Dupont Table Lamps - Contemporary Handmade Ceramic, postmodern sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamps, thrown on the potters wheel and assembled by hand. The lamp base is comprised of three different clay bodies and features a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Free Form by J Morin Blue Orange and White Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J. Morin
Elegant abstract ceramic sculpture, free form designed.
Stoneware ceramic with blue, white and orange ceramic glazes colors.
Different positions possible.
Realiz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Noble Vase Red and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Noble vase in red clay with white speckled base, copper green glaze interior. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ce...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Turid Mjelve, Blue and Black Table Lamp, Stoneware, Norway, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and black stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Turid Mjelve, Norway, c. 1970s.
Sold without lampshade.
Dimensions of L...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
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 work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment c...
Category
2010s French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Large Decorative Dish by Fred Garcia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large Fred Garcia - La Borne wood-fired stoneware and polychrome painting email dish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Crackle Glaze Bowl in a Blue/Green Color by Dan Levy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dan Levy Scalloped Edge Pale Green Bowl. Signed and dated to underside.
Category
1990s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jacob Bang Stoneware Bowl
By Jacob Bang
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jacob Bang, Danish 1932-2011
Bowl in stone wear with grey, blue and black glaze. H: 16 cm.
Made in Jacob Bang's own studio during the 1960s-1970.
Marked on the base.
Jacob Bang wa...
Category
20th Century Danish 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
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Vase by Amaaro, 2022
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary ceramic vase designed and produced by Amaaro, made by hand and enameled with oxides and crystallines, the work becomes a precious and sculptural object, engraved...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase Small, Red and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Ash vase in red clay with white speckled base, copper green glaze interior. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed cera...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase XL, Red and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic ash vase in red clay with white speckled base, copper green glaze interior. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed cera...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Media Knife Block by Piscina in Ceramic with Glaze Options Available
By Piscina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted in ceramic and now filled with organic black rice, the Media Knife Block by Piscina reimagines a functional kitchen essential as a striking sculptural statement. Designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A glazed stoneware bowl in rich mustard and brown tones. Inscribed with the artist’s signature and the Gustavsberg hands studio mark.
Very nice condition with no chips, scratches, o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
American Modernist Organic Hand Painted Ceramic in Variegated Java Hues
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in the United States circa 1980. It features a conical form that flares dramatically at its shoulders before tapering to an economical circular mouth. The exterior of the piece has been hand glazed in java and cafe au lait ones against a warm tan back ground. The form recalls both antique African pottery...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Black, Red & Yellow Kati Tuominen-Niittylä Large Ceramic Dish, Morocco Series 1
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and unique ceramic art piece by Kati Tuominen-Niittylä, one of the most prominent modern Finnish ceramic artists and a member of the iconic Arabia Art Department.
This b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Raul Coronel ceramic / pottery decorative plate
By Raul Coronel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful plate by the well known potter Raul Cornell .
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Pair Italian Pottery Geometric Rope Vignette Lamps, Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Italian Pottery Geometric Rope Vignette Lamps, Manner of Gio Ponti
Italy, circa 1960s
A tall pair of sleek and subtle Italian Mid-Century pottery lamps, influenced by Gio Pont...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Elongated Serving Platter in Hand-Painted Ceramic by Jurg Lanrein
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful elongated modernist serving platter was realized by the esteemed artist Jurg Lanrein in Switzerland during the latter half of the 20th century. It offers a rectangular form with raised sides and hand embellished organic striations running lengthwise from end to end. Reminiscent of a deconstructed Morris Louis painting...
Category
20th Century Swiss Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ruskin Pottery Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1927
Located in New York, NY
Ruskin Pottery ceramic vase is made of hand thrown drip glazed stoneware. Impressed signature and date to underside: [Ruskin England 1927].
About the studio:
"The Ruskin Pottery ...
Category
20th Century British Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern beige and white Ceramic poodle sculpture by Ronzan, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern beige and white Ceramic poodle sculpture by Ronzan, 1970s.
Sculpture in the shape of a poodle dog in white and beige ceramic.
Produced and signed by Ronzan in 1970s.
G...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
"Vanadium Opal" 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
A Stoneware Plate or Dish by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wide rimmed stoneware dish in mottled brown-orange and tan glaze. Incised R, three crowns, SWEDEN, G.N.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
John Bergen Studio Canada Hand painted Glazed Round Ceramic Vase Contemporary 80
Located in Miami, FL
Marked and Numbered John Bergen Studio Canada round Ceramic Vase, Vessel made in the 1980.
Hand-painted and glazed in mellow pastel colors.
The opening me...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Knuckler Four Finger V, Handmade and Food Safe, by Ceramicist Stef Duffy
By Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The Knuckler Four Finger V, shown here in moss and broken silver, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object/object d'art. Ver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain, Clay, Ceramic
Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture #23, 2006
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #23 was assembled in 2006. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay with low fire slips and glazes, raku patinas and hot blown glass. The following is an excerpt from the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Blown Glass, Ceramic
Eli Keller, Sweden, Round Unique Vase in White Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eli Keller (b. 1942), Sweden. Round unique vase in white glazed stoneware. 21st Century.
Measures: 8.5 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Lapislazzuli Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Lapislazzuli is one of the teapots from the "The Indian Memory" collection designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1987 and now re-edited by Alessio Sarri.
All the pieces in the collection a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Painted Earthenware Wiggle Planter by Joseph Algieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This piece is hand coiled and painted. They can be made as large as 30" and painted any color to match. Pieces are shown in electric blue.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Pair of French Vases in Colored Porcelain Stoneware 'Gres'
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Interesting and particular pair of French vases...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
"Cobalt Runner" 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
Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
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