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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fornasetti porcelain plate with face made with arranged vegetables. Stamped "2, Fornasetti-Milano, Made in Italy, Arcimboldesca'" to the underside.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Takashi Ohyoma, Japan, Unique Goblet / Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Takashi Ohyoma, Japan. Unique goblet / vase in glazed ceramics, 1980s.
Measures: 8.5 x 8.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Le Dauphin, France, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1970s / 80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Le Dauphin, France. Large vase in glazed ceramics.
1970s / 80s.
Measures: 37.5 x 21 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Elsa Benattar Large Glazed Lidded Studio Pottery Bottle Shaped Ewer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
From a very large collection of 20th and 21st century Studio Pottery we offer this large and stylish Studio Pottery streak tenmoku colored glaze lidded ewer by Elsa Benattar...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Ceramic Vase with Volcanic and Metallic Glaze by Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken ceramic vase by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The piece, circa 1960-80s, is covered in a beautiful turquoise color volcanic glaze with splas...
Category
Late 20th Century American 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
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Fornasetti, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Salem, European Studio Ceramics, Two Unique Birds in Glazed Stoneware, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Salem. European studio ceramics.
Two unique birds in glazed stoneware. 1980s.
Largest measures: 11.5 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s Unknown 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
Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
A "Julia" porcelain plate with surrealism designs by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal, an iconic series from 'Temi e variazioni' (“Themes and Va...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramics Set by Bertozzi & Casoni for Imolarte
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramics set consisting of Giovanna bottle, Arturo bowl and six glasses designed by Bertozzi & Casoni for Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola.
Size Giovanna bottle: H 42 cm x W 18 cm x D 1...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fornasetti Porcelain Plate with face made with arranged vegetables. Stamped "6, Fornasetti-Milano, Made in Italy, Arcimboldesca'" and "Arzberg Germany...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian 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
South African Studio Ceramist, Unique Bird in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
South African studio ceramist. Unique bird in glazed ceramics. Late 20th century.
Measures: 12.5 x 12 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century South African 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
Purple Studio Pottery Ceramic Handmade Hot Chocolate Set 1 Pitcher & 4 Cups
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely purple Studio Pottery ceramic handmade hot chocolate set includes one pitcher and four cups. Beautiful age-appropriate condition with no chips...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antje Brüggemann for Rosenthal, Vintage Vase Art 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
Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fornasetti porcelain plate with face made with arranged vegetables. Stamped "4, Fornasetti-Milano, Made in Italy, Arcimboldesca'" and "Arzberg Germany...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
James Lovera Monumental Centerpiece Pottery / Footed Bow, Lava/ Volcanic Glaze
By James Lovera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual square/round, shape centerpiece by the well known California potter. Has an olive green volcanic /lava glaze and brown under, signed Lovera. Note; one corner it goes as ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fornasetti porcelain plate with face made with arranged vegetables. Stamped 11, Fornasetti-Milano, Made in Italy, Arcimboldesca'" and "Arzberg Germany...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fornasetti Porcelain plate with face made with arranged vegetables. Stamped "1, Fornasetti-Milano, Made in Italy, Arcimboldesca'" and "Arzberg Germany...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Niels Helledie, Denmark, Unique Face Mask in Hand-Painted Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Niels Helledie (b. 1927), Denmark.
Unique face mask in hand-painted glazed stoneware. 1980s.
Measures: 18 x 18 cm.
Depth: 9.5 cm.
In excellent cond...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Asymmetrical Bowl by Ewen Henderson
By Ewen Henderson
Located in New York, NY
An asymmetrical bowl handcrafted by Ewen Henderson, (1934-2000)
Mixed clay layered with pink, olive green, and grey glazes.
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Black Star Ceramic Sculpture by Nadia Pasquer French Mid Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Nadia Pasquer
Black star ceramic sculpture by french artist Nadia Pasquer
Signed and dated 1998
Original perfect condition
Measures: Height: 10cm large: 14cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
European Studio Ceramicist, Large Unique Figure of Lying Cat, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist. Large unique figure of a lying cat. Beautiful glaze in blue-green shades, 1980s.
Measures: 20 x 11.5 cm.
Signed.
In excellent ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Frank Keramik Denmark Red Glazed Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
Set of three ceramics in a bright red/orange color with raised areas of un-glazed matte brown in bands/diamond pattern. With original sticker, 'Frank Keramik...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Studio Ceramic Bowl by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
By Gary McCloy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s studio ceramic bowl glazed purple and gold by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase.
Hand signed and stamped.
Measurements: 10” Wide 10” Deep and 3.25” High.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
European Studio Ceramist, Unique Carafe in Glazed Ceramics, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramist. Unique carafe in glazed ceramics, 1980s.
Measures: 18 x 12 cm.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage 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.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Two-Tone Square Plate / Wall Panel by Jun Kaneko
By Jun Kaneko
Located in Stamford, CT
A black and white square plate / wall hanging by Jun Kaneko. Signed and dated "Kaneko 93" on back.
Category
1990s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Max Walter Svanberg Painted, Signed Tile for Rörstrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice tile painting, by the well known artist Max Walter Svanberg, signed titled in back as shown in picture, also marker R R R in front.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Åland, Contemporary Ceramicist, Bowl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Åland, contemporary ceramicist. Bowl in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown and blue-green shades. Late 20th century.
Measures: 11 x 7 cm.
Signed.
In excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Circular Plate / Wall Panel by Jun Kaneko
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
European Studio Ceramist, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, circa 1980
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramist. Unique vase in glazed ceramics, circa 1980.
Measures: 12.5 x 9.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful 1972 Lino Bersani Polymorphic Ceramic Sculpture Gold-Colored
By Lino Bersani
Located in Milano, IT
1972 Lino Bersani polymorphic ceramic sculpture gold-colored
"Lino Bersani was a painter, sculptor and ceramist born in Genoa in 1935.
Its first ceramics date back to the mid-1960s".
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Nanni Valentini for Ceramiche Arcore Italian Pottery Set of Boxes, 1970s
Located in Brescia, IT
Glazed Gres
Set of three boxes
Perfect condition.
Measure: Height 7 x diameter 13 cm
Height 6 x diameter 11 cm
Height 6 x diameter 10 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pyramid Vase by Sergio Asti Italy Signed
By Sergio Asti
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Ceramic pyramid vase by Sergio Asti Italy signed. White glazed, angled-cut pyramid form vase with geometric decoration. Signed 'Asti' to underside.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Colors Ceramic Lamp French Grès du Marais, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Beautiful set of three ceramic table lamp
Realised by "grès du marais", circa 1970
Famous French production
All in original good conditions
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Ceramics
Horst Kerstan Modern-Age Art Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique Minimalist art pottery wood-fired ceramic vase made after his trip to Japan in the first Japanese anagama wood oven in Germany.
Horst Kerstan, own st...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Raymor Pop Art Off-White Gazed Ceramic Vase Italian Vintage
By Raymor
Located in North Miami, FL
Tie one on in this whimsical Italian Raymor vintage ceramic vase that is a circular shirt with a tie and collar. It is conversational and it Italian pop art. These are hard to come b...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Yves Rhaye, Exceptional Sliding Doors with Ceramic Design, circa 1970
By Yves Rhayé
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Yves Rhayé (1936-1995), exceptional sliding doors with ceramic design, circa 1970.
Back and frame in solid oak.
Back with Louis XV style molding panel.
Measures: 202 x 102 cm ea...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Terry Bell-Hughes Studio Pottery Porcelain Elephant Teapot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and unusual porcelain studio pottery teapot decorated with elephants by renowned Welsh potter Terry Bell-Hughes (Welsh b.1939) and prob...
Category
Late 20th Century Welsh Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Modern White Ceramic Table Ashtray or Pocket Emptier, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white ceramic table ashtray or pocket emptier, 1960s
Table ashtray or pocket emptier in white ceramic, with a round base structure to support the part of the containe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Dish or Vide Poche by Genevieve Gay La Borne French Decoration
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Genevieve Gay
Original blue ceramic cup or dish
Signed at the base by GENEVIEVE GAY
Unique handmade piece
Realised circa 1990
Measures: height: 4 cm large 13 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Tile with Nude Titled Circus Trapeze
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and unique, fresh to market, stoneware studio pottery tile shaped panel hand painted with a seated nude and with a female trapeze performer titled Circus:Trapeze by renow...
Category
1990s English Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Karl Springer Monumental Artisan Ceramic Urn 1981 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-thrown ceramic urn, undulating form with horizontal channeled top, by ceramicist Plotsky for Karl Springer, American 1981 (signed and dated "Karl Springer 81" on the botto...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jaru Glazed Ceramic Gazelle / Ram's Head Sculpture
By Jaru
Located in Miami, FL
Jaru Glazed Ceramic Gazelle / Ram's Head Sculpture
Offered for sale is a glazed ceramic ram or gazelle sculpture by Jaru of California. The piece is signed and dated 1980 on the bac...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Overscale Glazed Ceramic Bowl on Stand by Mark Hines, 1986
By Mark Hines
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Overscale Glazed Ceramic Bowl on Stand by Mark Hines, 1986
Offered for sale is an overscale artisan crafted modernist ceramic bowl with a metallic glaze from the Arizona a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Ceramics
Materials
Wood, 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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