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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Materials

Stoneware

White Porcelain Kawa Vessel 8inch by Luft Tanaka Studio, handmade, ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A porcelain vessel with an fabric-like form and leather texture, made by casting liquid porcelain in sewn leather molds. Clear glaze applied on interior surface. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 7" diameter x 8" height 1 unit in stock, ships in 3-5days. Signed and dated. The Kawa Series is a collection of porcelain objects that are made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds. The precarious and beautifully-involved process is completely unique to Luft Tanaka Studio...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Sepik Teapot by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

British Soda Glazed Multi Sided Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish British handcrafted Studio Pottery multi-sided lidded vessel decorated in soda glazes and dating from the 20th century. The stoneware vessel sits on a flattened round ...
Category

20th Century English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

John Calver Multiple Glaze Trailed Studio Pottery Pedestal Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and well-made studio pottery pedestal dish decorated in multiple glazes by renowned Lancashire based potter John Calver and dating from the 20th or early 21st century. John...
Category

20th Century British Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Black Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Nadia Pasquer Mid Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Nadia Pasquer Black asbtract ceramic sculpture by the French artist Signed under the base Original perfect condition Realised circa 2000 Measures: Height: 7cm, large: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

陳泰源 Yixing Zisha ‘Tree Stump' Tea Pot
Located in Savannah, GA
A Yixing Zisha ‘tree stump’ tea pot by 陳泰源 Chen Taiyuan (b.1963, Taiwan). 5 inches wide by 3 ⅜ inches deep by 4 ¾ inches tall
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1960s Taiwanese Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Ceremonial Cup #34, Tripod Vessels Collection, 1985
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Ceremonial Cup #34 is part of his Tripod Vessels collection. It’s hand sculptured clay, multi-fire...
Category

20th Century American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Anne-Marie Trolle Danish Royal Copenhagen Zenit Ceramic Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Danish Royal Copenhagen Zenit pattern ceramic art vase designed by Anne-Marie Trolle (b. 1944) and dating from around 1980. The vase is of tall oval shape standing on ...
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Curt Magnus Addin, Tall vase, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007) Tall vase A bottle shape stoneware vase with a rectangular body decorated with five dots on each side surmounted with a stretched neck with a glazed r...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

White & Mint Green Small Ceramic Kawa Dish, Textured Porcelain Catchall Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An organic shaped porcelain bowl with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited as a jewelry dish, salt cellar, sauces & dips bowl...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Ilona Romule, 'Sax', Erotic Porcelain Plate, Hand Painted, Latvia, C.1995
Located in Chatham, ON
Ilona Romule - 'Sax' - Important studio ceramic semi-erotic porcelain plate - hand painted with gold details - signed and dated upper centre - Latvia ...
Category

Late 20th Century Latvian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Handmade Pottery Spikes Black Flower Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful black flower vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Hand Carved Ceramic Vase ‘Primavera’ After Botticelli by Leah Jensen
By Leah Jensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved ceramic vase by Leah Jensen, 2015. This wonderful piece combines the contemporary modern with the Italian Renaissance. Based on the 15th century painting, ‘Primavera’ by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Elizabeth Anderson Harbour Pottery Studio Pottery Jug and Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made studio pottery jug and vase decorated in trailed glazes by Elizabeth L Anderson and made at the Harbour Pottery at South Quay Studios in Maryport, Cumbria a...
Category

20th Century English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Fragile Structure#4 Norihiko Terayama Berndt Friberg
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Lapislazuli" ceramic teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri
Located in Firenze, FI
"Lapis Lazuli" is one of the teapots from "The Indian Memory" collection designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1987 and now reissued by Alessio Sarri. All pieces in the collection are signe...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Spoon Rest, Handmade in 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, Cappuccino Coffee 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

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

Pomegranate Hand Painted Ceramic Starter Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Wonderful set of handapainted ceramic starter plates Pomegranate shaped these items are made in Italy and will bring a tropical touch on your table.
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

Abstract Modern Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Regnier in La Borne Brown Colors
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
By Regnier, in La Borne Abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture realised in 2018. Architectural form with white and brown wood firing ceramic colors. Perfect original condition...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Shino Moonjar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Shino Moonjar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art History a...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

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

Asymmetrical Bowl 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

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase Small, Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Ash vase in copper green glaze with white speckled base. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to highlight the texture of natural clay. The ceramic pieces are hand built and individually thrown on the potters wheel...
Category

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Eric James Mellon Studio Pottery Experimental Glazed Cup, 2006
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine stoneware cup decorated in experimental glazes by renowned ceramic artist Eric James Mellon (British, 1925-2014) and dated 2006. Trai...
Category

Early 2000s English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Green Plate With Golden Flower by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Vase by Amaaro, 2022
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary "Canopo" serie ceramic vase designed and produced by Amaaro. This vase is directly inspired by the Egyptian canopic jars; i...
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

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

Japanese Mingei Glazed Tea Pot with Kintsugi by Shoji Hamada
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese stoneware tea pot by Hamada Shoji (Japanese 1894-1978) circa 1960-80s. The teapot is of the classic form and of a strong style of Mingei (folk ...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Kähler HAK Ceramic Bowl
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Kähler bowl in glazed ceramic. Dia. 29 cm. Red and blue shades on a gray base. The bowl has an incised HAK monogram to the base (Herman A. Kähler). Perfect condition. Denmark...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Ibis Black and Green Vase 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

Fragile Structure #16 Norihiko Terayama Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
This series is made up of some glass and some ceramic works. These works are highly unique form and looking. Norihiko Terayama created them from damaged vases,coffee cups and so on. ...
Category

2010s Japanese 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.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antje Brüggemann for Rosenthal Vintage Organic Leaf Vase Studio German Pottery
By Antje Brüggemann, Rosenthal
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

Soft Pot, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Floating Bowl Sculpture by David Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Wheel thrown elements with base supporting cantilevered bowl. Irregular surfaces with bumps and indentations. Bubbly green glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #76
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Rabbit Black Green Vase 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 ancestrale, nume tut...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Queen Victoria Gravy Boat
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Herend Queen Victoria Gravy Boat. Gravy boat is hand-painted with butterflies and florals on a white background with gold trim throughout, giving the piece a charming, nature-...
Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Style Ceramic Tea Pot and Cup Contemporary Zen
Located in Miami, FL
A very nice contemporary Japanese style ceramic tea pot and tea cup. This zen teapot has three parts that allow for perfect tea brewing. Glazed. Ce...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinner Plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece of art totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB 2 Incenso Incense Holders Raku Ceramics White Crackle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Incenso set An extraordinary addition to a contemporary decor for a stunning visual allure, this set of two incense holders features a raw, porous shape deftly handcrafted following the Japanese technique of naked Raku ceramic firing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Mado Jolain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie vase bouteille par Mado Jolain à émaillage violet et décor circulaire courant sur la panse. Signé sous la base
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1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Chartreuse Accord" 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

Hand-Painted White Daisy Ceramic Plates - Set of 2, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your table with our hand-made ceramic plates from our Daisy collection, crafted in Italy with meticulous attention to detail. Available in white, green, and p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vase à anses par Jacques Blin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie vase à anse par Jacques Blin à décor animalier. Ce vase est caractéristique de son travail, avec ses émaux et son décor.
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

Vintage, Crown Devon Ewer, Decorative Jug, 3322, Rouge, Gold, Pearlescent
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Crown Devon ewer. A decorative jug, #3322 in a rouge and gold finish with pearlescent inside and dating to the mid-20th century. ...
Category

20th Century English Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #08
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Sheep Moneybox Pop Art, Silver, 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

Contemporary Earthenware Jug with Interpretation of Traditional Creamware Forms
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 imperfections. Indigo Storm is a bold int...
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21st Century and Contemporary British 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

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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