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Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain "Cook" Pattern Dinner Plate, Cobra a L'Indienne
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Cook Pattern Plate, Cobra a L'Indienne, Made for Fleming Joffe, 1967-1974 From a set of fourteen, We have an example of eah of the different plates made ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Fine Irish Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine Irish Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer basketweave shamrock eggshell antique porcelain Saucer 4.5 Cup 2.5 x 2h maker stamp present hand painted original estate preowned vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 4 French Limoges Porcelain Playing Card Themed Dishes/Ashrays C1960s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming set of 4 vintage playing card-themed trinket dishes/ashtrays from Limoges, France circa 1950. Four gilded 'Gout de Ville' porcelain dishes in heart, diamond, spade and c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate For Piero Fornasetti, Motiv 33
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes And Variations Plate, The Clock Face, Motiv Number 33, 1980s A collection of thus pattern is available. Wonderful rare example of the small range of plates made by Rosenthal in the 1980s from Piero Fornasetti designs. This one depicts the face of Lina Cavalieri as the face of a clock set to nine o'clock. These plates are sometimes called Julia plates...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" NEW Espresso Cup and Saucer
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated in Renaissance pattern with wide bands of abstract...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Gold Leaf

Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s. This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
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Rosenthal Andy Warhol ‘Daisy' a set of 2 Espresso Cups and Saucers
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line two espresso cups with two saucers. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time. The Flowers print portfolio was created by Warhol follo...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Geometric Decor, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with abstract geometric decor with diamond grid acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Gold Leaf

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Latte Macchiato
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Recipe Plate- Iguana and Chicken Breast
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Recipe Plate, Iguana and Chicken Breasts, 1960s-1974. This rare Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate is from a series of fourteen made for the F...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1950s Noritake Belmont 5609 Fine Bone China Set, 95 Pieces, 12 Place Settings
Located in Germantown, MD
1950s Noritake Belmont 5609 Fine Bone China Set, 95 Pieces, 12 Place Settings made of: 12 Dinner Plates (10.5") 12 Salad Plates ( 8.5") 12 Bread ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels glasses. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his f...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Glass

Large Lomonosov 22K Gold, Cobalt Decor Porcelain Vase, USSR - 2 available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (founded in 1744). Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Gold

Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue. Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders. Vintage, 1960s. A...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

FORNASETTI Set of 6 Fornasetti Mural Plates by Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fornasetti Mural plate set, co-designed by Johnny Coca and the Italian atelier Fornasetti, each featuring a unique motif echoing the antiquity theme from the Louis Vuitton Women's Fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variations Plate For Piero Fornasetti, The Sun
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Themes And Variations Plate, The Sun, Rosenthal Factory, Motiv Number 18, 1980s Wonderful rare example of the small range of plates made by Rosenthal in the 1980s from Piero Fornasetti designs. This one depicts the face of Lina Cavalieri as the face of the sun amongst clouds. These plates are sometimes called Julia plates...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Rosoni Pattern Plates-Rosettes
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Rosoni pattern plates depicting Rosettes 1980s, The dramatic plates depict six different large black and white flower-shaped rosettes on a gilt ground. Dimensions: 10 inches diameter x 1 1/4 inches high. The plates are numbered 1-6, each a different design. Mark: a printed black and white flower with the name ROSONI above the Fornasetti hand...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Surreal Themes And Variations Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Surreal Themes And Variations Plate, Cracked Ice Design, Motiv Number 23, With Original Black Box, 1980s Wonderful rare example of the small range of plates made by Rosenthal in the 1980s from Piero Fornasetti designs. This one depicts the face of Lina Cavalieri as a female Bacchus. These plates are sometimes called Julia plates...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Midcentury Modern German Blue & White Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set by Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German porcelain coffee or tea cup set, with creamer and sugar, in white with touches of gold and blue. Set includes six cups, one creamer and one sugar bowl with lid, al...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Plate- Python A La Orange
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Fleming Joffe Porcelain Recipe Plate, Python A La Orange, 1960s. This rare Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate is from a series of fourteen made for the Fleming Joffe ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1940s Set of Small Five Pastel Colored Soliflor Porcelain Vases
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid set of small 1940s Five Pastel Colored Soliflor Porcelain Vases, For great table settings. These are New, Old Stock in their original packaging. Ten multi-colored sets a...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Eva Zeisel Castleton China Porcelain "Museum Dinner Service" Four Place Settings
Located in Sharon, CT
The set consists of 25 pieces: Four cups and four saucers 6 5/8" x 2 1/2", four dinner plates 10 1/2" diameter, four soup bowls 7 13/16" x 2", four salad plates 8 1/4" diameter, four...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Porcelain "Bulldogs with Puppies" by Fitz and Floyd Co., American
Located in Incline Village, NV
Charming pair of porcelain white seated Bulldogs holding a pair of puppies each from their mouth in a straw basket with a blue bow around their necks; mounted on a blue base. Conditi...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Noritake Japan Coffee / Tea Set for 4 Snowville Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare set of coffee tea for 4 great condition circa 1963 in white porcelain great condition like new, no chips or cracks, 4 snack plates - 8....
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Rattan

Set of 12 Postmodern Memphis cups by Royal Mosa Maastricht, The Netherlands 1980
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This set of 12 Postmodern porcelain coffee cups were made by Royal Mosa Maastricht in the 1980's in The Netherlands. Made with a true eighties print with its fresh colors and pattern...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful German mid-century porcelain pin dish modelled as a tortoise by renowned makers Berlin and believed to date between 1945 and 1962. The dish is mo...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti astrolabe plate, Numbered #7 in Series 1960s-mid 1970s. The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe in a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

MCM Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Plate, Motiv 22, With original box, The 1980s From a select group of porcelain plates made by Rosenthal from ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Japanese Lithophane Geisha porcelain coffee set of 5, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful coffee set for 5 people. Marking: under glaze black stamp in the form of a hieroglyph. Dating: Japan, 1950s. At the bottom of the cups is a lithophane with a portrait of a ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Italian Racehorse Champions Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Italian Racehorse Champions Plates, Great Italian Equestrian Champions, "Grandi Campioni Italian Del Galoppo, Circa 1950's. The plates, numbered consecutively from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #81
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the smoking face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.81 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960 Original ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Set of 2 Porcelain Op Art "JOJO" Vase by Wunsiedel Bavaria, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vase set of 2 Producer: Wunsiedel Bavaria, Germany Decade: 1970s   This original vintage Op Ar...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie White Porcelain Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made and stylish mid-century Rosenthal porcelain vase decorated with a figure holding a tall floral stem designed by renowned Danish born artist Bjorn Wiinblad (1918-2006). ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate Motiv 24
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Rosenthal Fornasetti "Temi e Variazioni" porcelain plate motiv 24, with gold rim and black and white printed center depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalie...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #78
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.78 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960. Original mark on t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Porcelain Friars Salt and Pepper Set by Deruta Fratelli Niccacci
Located in Rome, IT
The set consists of three different sized Franciscan monks in porcelain. It has its original "Deruta fratelli Nicacci" stamp on the bottom.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic

Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set
Located in Miami, FL
Reduced From $2,500...Rosenthal Studio Linie by Bjørn Wiinblad Die  Zauberflöte Expresso Coffee Set. With the design for the Rosenthal Studio Linie The Magic Flute, the Danish artist...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Unique Birger Kaipiainen Decorative Dish, Yellow Butterfly & Blooms, Arabia 1980
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful unique ceramic plate designed by Birger Kaipianen for Arabia in Finland in the late 1970s early 80s. The dish is quite sizable and decorated in bright yellow depiction of...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Stoneware

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hallmarked Porcelain Rectangle Serving Bowls Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of fabulous and hard to find vintage 1960's hallmarked Italian Piero Fornasetti porcelain rectangular serving bowls or appetizer dishes have hand painted vegetables or frui...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Four Bowls in Porcelain, Dated 1953-56
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Four bowls in porcelain. Dated 1953-56. Measures: 15.5 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Awesome Electrical Porcelain Room Fountain, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Electric ceramic indoor fountain. Full function, great sound of water splashing down each floor. Perfect for a Zen garden. Probably made in italy. For usage in US you would onl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Ceramic

Fornasetti Porcelain Surrealist Themes & Variation Plate, #83
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Porcelain Surrealist Themes & Variation Plate #83, The Light Bulb, Atelier Fornasetti The Surreal Fornasetti porcelain plate in the Themes & Variation pattern depicts the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Eight "Herbst / Autumn" Porcelain Plates, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Eight "Herbst / Autumn" porcelain plates decorated with branches and orange leaves. 1970s. Diameter: 11 x 10.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Fornasetti Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate, #15
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Fornasetti porcelain themes & variation plate #15, The Hand, Barnaba Fornasetti, Fornasetti Studio. The Surreal Fornasetti porcelain plate in the Themes & Variation patt...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

FORNASETTI Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Plate #77
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Piero Fornasetti "Tema e Variazioni" porcelain plate depicting the crying face of the famous opera singer Lina Cavalieri, no.77 / made in Milano Italy circa 1960. Original ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Paragon Double Warrant Bone China Teacup & Saucer with Red Cabbage Rose
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This teacup and saucer set was made by the renowned Paragon fine bone china factory of England in approximately 1960. The set is done with a pastel mint green ground with a large red offset cabbage rose on the inside of the cup which is replicated on the saucer. Both the cup and saucer are marked with the Paragon 'Double Warrant...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Vintage Alfoldi Porcelain Hungary Hand Painted Pitcher Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Alfoldi porcelain Hungary hand-painted tankard pitcher vase. Vintage retro Alfoldi porcelain large mug cup vase, with hand painted stylized traditional Hungarian motifs, tulip flowers, 1960s, Hungary. Vintage retro Alfoldi porcelain decorative tankard made in Hungary...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere, Rosenthal
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Rosenthal, Motiv 1, 1980s The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate was made by Rosenthal and depicts a scene of ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Midcentury Sculpture Dancing Woman Designed by Vladimír David for Royal Dux, 195
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of porcelain - has some signs use, has been affix leg - Labeled Royal Dux - Good, original condition.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Conchiglie Seashell Set of Plates with Mollusks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti porcelain Conchiglie seashell plates with snails and mollusks, Set of Six, circa 1960s-1970s The Fornasetti plate is decorated in the Conchiglie pattern which d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Adamo or Adam Porcelain Plate # 7, Signed, Excellent Condition
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Adamo or Adam porcelain plate number 7. Signed. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Centerpiece No. 1/1020 Made In Mussel Painted Helblonde By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Centerpiece in Musselmalet Helblonde from Royal Copenhagen, model no. 1/1020. This set is part of Royal Copenhagen's exclusive collection, characterized by the detailed Helblonde pat...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Demitasse Tea or Espresso Coffee Set, service for 6, Porcelain An elegant and colorful porcelain gold rimmed demitasse coffee service for six. Spain, 1950s Eye-catching multicolor gl...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Gold Leaf

English Porcelain Teapot Polychrome Decoration
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
English porcelain teapot. Polychrome decoration inspired by William Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet’. It has a unique design with a rectangular shape an...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Two 1960s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments Plates by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 1960s Mid-Century Modern decorative plates by Piero Fornasetti typically exemplify his whimsical and artistic approach to design.The plates depict intricate surreal illustr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Karolina Porcelain Coffee Service, Poland, 1950s / 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain coffee set, a rare design of the Karolina set from the mid-twentieth century. The service includes a jug, milk jug, sugar bowl, 6 cups and 6 saucers. One saucer has more...
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

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Porcelain

Mid-century Modern porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern porcelain 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 porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal, Royal Copenhagen, and Bing & Grøndahl. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $41 and tops out at $26,875 while the average work can sell for $582.

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