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Modern Ceramics

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Rare Emaux de Longwy Ceramic Boule Vase by Garouste and Bonetti Limited 1 of 5
Located in Miami, FL
This Boule vase “Ornament “ is a rare limited edition numbered 1/5 by Elizabeth Garouste was born in 1949 in Paris and Mattia Bonetti in 1952 in Lugano (Switzerland). They pooled their work from 1980 to dedicate themselves to the creation of pieces of furniture and interior decoration. They start with the decoration of the Palace that Fabrice Eamer asks them to design. Then shortly after, the Néotu Gallery publishes them. Their furniture, baroque and barbarian, surprises, made up of heterogeneous and unusual materials, such as rock, hammered bronze, raffia, leather, skin, logs and glass ... They are at the instigation of fashion "barbaric". For their work, they use references such as the Middle Ages, Africa, through the poetry of Cocteau, the Venetian baroque and neoclassicism. They have also been edited by the “Waiting for the Barbarians” galleries, David Gill, Kréo, Lou Fagotin...
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20th Century French Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Handapainted Coral ceramic Serving Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A tiny stoneware vase in varying earth tones by Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tiny stoneware vase glazed in varying earth tones. Inscribed with artist signature and Gustavsberg studio mark.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

European studio ceramists. Collection of six miniatures in unique ceramics.
Located in København, Copenhagen
European studio ceramists. A collection of six miniatures in unique ceramics. Vases and bowls. Hand-glazed in various colors and glazes. Marked. Approximately from the 1960s/70s. Dim...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Lune Vide Poche
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lune Vide Poche
Lune Vide Poche
$90 / item
Vintage Alvino Bagni for Bitossi Black Ceramic, Gold Studs Bowl and Vase Set Of
Located in North Miami, FL
Alvino Bagni for Bitossi designed this pair of outstanding rare vintage black Italian ceramics in the 60's for Good Friends which was an American importer and often commissioned Bito...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

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Gold

Modern Metropolis S 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

Materials

Ceramic

LOUIS MATHE - Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Canada - Circa 1992
Located in Chatham, ON
LOUIS MATHE - Vintage studio pottery vase with applied medallion handles with engraved Muskox - thick matte two tone grey glaze over the st...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Pichet by Jacques Innocenti, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Pichet by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s
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1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Sylvester And Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Set of Sylvester and Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper. It depicts a glazed hand painted colorful salt and pepper container shaped as the Warner Bros figurines of Sylvester ( heigh...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Centerpiece Bowl Tray Decorated Ornament Majolica Blue White Deruta Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gunnar Nylund vase in hare's fur glaze of tans and mossy green. Crafted by Rorstrand in the 1960s, and inscribed {R Sweden GN}.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Sculptural minimalistic Ceramic black vase by Makio Hasuike, Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in Milano, IT
Massive and rare Cast enameled ceramic vase, black glazed made in Italy and designed by Makio Hasuike, the shape is rational and minimalistic representing a contemporary architecture...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris, France, Three Ceramic Bowls in Brightly Colored Glazes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red, yellow and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Measuring: L 20.0 x W 14.0 x ...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Amazing Bathtub Antique Mirror Damasco Bianco Mosaic
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Large Glazed Ceramic Dish. Signed "Dorrit" May 97"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large unique glazed ceramic dish. White base, decorated with blue and light green. Made by Dorrit May Dorrit May worked with the Danish cera...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Ceramic, Pottery Ashtray for Bitossi, Geometric, Mondrian, Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant design in this ashtray by the well known artist/designer Aldo Londi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Goccia Incense Holder L Raku Ceramics White Crackle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Goccia incenso holder L Named after the Italian word for "drop" which recalls its delightful shape, this sculptural incense holder is distinguished by a gorgeous pattern elegantly breaking into its clean lines. Handcrafted following the Japanese naked Raku...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Cherry Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Cherry 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 are signe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lagardo Tackett Vinegar cruet, Architectural Pottery, Freeman Lederman .bottle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sample of modern design in this amazing Vinegar bottle/cruet by Lagardo Tackett .
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1960s American Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Eli Keller, Sweden, Unique Cup in Glazed Stoneware, Japanese Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Eli Keller (b. 1942), Sweden. Unique cup in glazed stoneware. Japanese style. 21st Century. Measures: 10 x 8.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Modern River Pebble Ikebana Incense Holder Raku Ceramics Green Copper
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
A Ceramic Raku fired rock shaped sculpture. Designed as an ikebana, and an incense holder, this ceramic peddle shows an interesting pattern of holes and green copper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic

Charger Plate Set Six Dinner Plates Serveware Tableware Majolica Painted Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Set of six majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter. The elegant decoration is composed of a halo of blue foliage that resembles four groups of wings: from the center of the plate, further ornamental elements develop, projected outwards, which give movement to the entire compositional structure. The beauty of these majolica plates is underlined by the artist's visible brushstrokes that give them a unique style. Further possibility to order a set of 4 or 12 charger...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

1980s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowne...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Minimalistic LAAB Earth Set of 3 Tea Cups Raku Ceramics Black Burnt
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Earth 3 cups This set of three cups in matte, black ceramic deftly handcrafted on the lathe makes for an exclusive addition to modern tableware collections, accenting them with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Metropolis L 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Plate with Vegetable Face 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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Bowl Madoura Picasso, limited edition "d'après Picasso", stamped
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Bowl Madoura Picasso, limited edition "d'après Picasso", stamped
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1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

La Mola Tumbler, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
La Mola Tumbler, shown here in embossed raven/ivory, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or object d'art. Versatile, su...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware

Contemporary Earthenware Dinner Plate, Interpretation of Traditional Creamware
Located in London, GB
Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox American Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox shows his love of Korean Pottery and Buncheong Ware with this Flower Stamped...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Saint Jacques Hand-Painted Ceramic Bowl Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enhance your summer entertaining with the elegant Ceramic Saint Jacques Salad Bowl. Expertly handcrafted and beautifully hand-painted in Italy, this feature distinctive scalloped-edg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
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...
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2010s Czech Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Black Ceramic Sculpture "Woman" 1950
Located in Milano, IT
Black ceramic sculpture "woman" mid-20th century.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Norwegian Modern LAAB Nedslag Bowl Ceramic Dark Green White
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Nedslag bowl Green and blu shades cover the exterior of this vase, in a pattern like the result of an impact from something external that left the inside almost entirely white. A ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Centerpiece Tray Wall Dish Decorated Ornament Majolica Platinum Luster
Located in Recanati, IT
Our fancy ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is decorated in majolica painted in a monochromatic antique blue and decorated by a platinum luster, comprising a wavy mixtilinear rim which is divided by eight bands which are arranged on the following with a radial structure: half of them, the largest ones, are painted with refined floral motifs; the others, which alternate with the previous ones, are devoid of ornaments. The same decorations present in the brim are shown in the large cable, which are characterized by natural elements such as flowers, leaves and berries. This beautiful piece can be hung as a decorative wall dish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Platinum

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

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Vase Vessel Metallic Platinum Luster Antiqued Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Decorative ceramic vase handmade in Italy and decorated with platinum luster, the luster process requires three firings of the vase. Dimensions: D 22 cm, H 31 cm. The vase draws in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Platinum

Hand Glazed Earthenware Spherical Vase with Unique Contemporary Design
Located in London, GB
Slick Additions, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection of uniquely hand glazed items, a true testament to the sk...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Centerpiece, Tray Decorated Bowl, Wall Dish Majolica Aquamarine, In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Handmade and Handpainted Strawberry Ceramic Matchstick Holder
Located in Seattle, WA
Hand crafted and hand painted matchstick holder. Hand-made on the wheel and hand painted by local artisan, so each piece is slightly different and unique! Dimensions 1.75Dia 2H
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Mid-20th Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye Stoneware Vase for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye unique stoneware vase for Royal Copenhagen. Signed Alev. Royal Copenhagen. This item is subject to Artist's Royalty.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Bernard Lombot, French Ceramist, Unique Ceramic Sculpture, Standing Green Man
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bernard Lombot, French ceramist, unique ceramic sculpture, standing green man. Approx. 1980s. In perfect condition. Signed BL. Dimensions: H 25.0 x D 13.5 cm.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 patterns. Established own studio...
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2010s Czech Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, two ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes. 1960/70s. Signed. In excellent condition. Largest measuring: L 20.0 x W 16.0 x H 8.0 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Apollo Side Table - handmade, ceramic, Irregular Shape, white, red clay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic side table. The table is comprised of two different clay bodies and is glazed with a white matte glaze on the top. This piece was inspired by seashells and smoo...
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2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Julia Dinner Plate by Fornasetti for 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...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Vessel by Guido Gambone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sculptural ceramic vessel by Italian designer Guido Gambone (1909-1969) circa 1950s. The stoneware of dove shape is an open vessel in form. The surface is decorated with geometrica...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl with Flanged Rim by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware glazed bowl by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1980-1990s of the last quarter of the 20th century. The bowl features a distinct form with a wide flanged...
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Late 20th Century English 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 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Plate Centerpiece Tray Ornament Bowl Wall Dish Majolica White Decorated In Stock
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Cinnamon Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Cinnamon 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 are s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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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