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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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Capodimonte Porcelain Vase with Lid from the 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Explore the magnificent world of Italian art and elegance with this extraordinary Capodimonte decorative vase from the 20th century. Capodimonte porcelain, renowned for its extraordinary beauty and quality, finds an exceptional expression in this vase, offering an authentic dive into the Italian artisanal artistry that has been passed down through the ages.
This vase is a true treasure of artisanal decoration, adorned with rich relief vegetable motifs, meticulously crafted, enveloping the vase in an embrace of elegance. Every detail, from the small paintings in reserve at the center of the base to the volute handles and pinecone-shaped lid handle, underscores the craftsmanship of expert ceramicists.
The Capodimonte manufacturing house boasts a long-standing tradition in creating prestigious ceramic artworks. Founded in Naples in the 18th century, this renowned establishment is synonymous with artisanal excellence and innovation. This vase is a worthy representation of that heritage, carrying forward the art of Italian craftsmanship and providing a window into the history of ceramic art.
This decorative vase is much more than a mere object. It is a symbol of class and sophistication, capable of transforming any space into one of distinction. Place it thoughtfully, and you will see how it adds a touch of detailed accuracy and unmistakable style wherever it resides.
In its original vintage condition, this vase retains the charm of time gone by. The slight scratches and wear, witnesses to its long history, underscore its authenticity and contribute to its unique narrative. This vase is much more than a mere decoration; it is a living testament to the Italian ceramic tradition.
This Capodimonte ceramic vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,897 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal Olive Green, Gold and Black Vide Poche, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare porcelain vide poche by Hans Theo Baumann for Rosenthal. Geometric pattern on the base is punctuated with gold details, signed, see last photo. In very good vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$255 Sale Price
50% Off
Eight Serving Plates, Collection V. Guillen, Edition Charles Jourdan
By Charles Jourdan, Gien
Located in Stockholm, SE
8 serving plates from Gien 1966 edition Ch. Jourdan antique pumps. Fun and Eclectic pieces by Charles Jourdan 1966. Hard to find and seems to be a perfec...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Faience
Round Majolica With Grid in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Round majolica with grid, in glazed ceramic. Polychrome decoration with bunches of grapes, white and black, roses and marigolds.
This round glazed ceramic majolica is a piece of refi...
Category
1930s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Orange Lacquered Porcelain Catchall by Royal Doulton, England
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in England in 1920s.
It is made in orange iridescent lacquered porcelain with decorations.
This bowl - vide poche is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Lacquer
Set of 6 Vintage Mugs with Colourful Circle Pattern, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of six colourful mugs with circle pattern. Glazed ceramic mugs made in Poland by Lubiana in the 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Herons by Jaroslaw Jezek, Royal Dux, 1958
By Royal Dux
Located in Meda, MB
This elegant and fine Royal Dux porcelain figurine sculpture was produced in the Czech Republic in 1958. It features a modern design by Ja...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$747 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese porcelain and silver vase, Fabienne Jouvin France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and very refined Chinese porcelain vase decorated with a silver medallion, a work that combines the tradition of oriental porcelain with a contemporary and artisanal reinte...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Porcelain Dual Figurative Candlesticks for Nymolle
By Nymolle
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find pair of porcelain figurative dual candlesticks by Nymolle of Denamark, circa 1960s. #3186
The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips, cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
100-years Anniversary Porcelain Jar by Danish Bjørn Wiinbladh for Rosenthal
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the German porcelain jar with lid from Rosenthal, designed 1979 by Bjørn Wiinbladh, Denmark for the company’s 100-years anniversary.
It comes in the yellow color scale, hand ...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Work of Art Hand Painted Porcelain Plate Limited Edition by Artist
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted porcelain work of art by Contemporary Artist painter, signed by DECARIS, Limited Edition.
Manufactured by Charles Fields Haviland....
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Nineteen Inch Tall Rosenthal Columnar Form Porcelain Vase Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
This Rosenthal porcelain vase is classically elegant with a faceted columnar form and a satiny white glaze. The slender form and substantial height will allow for tall and dramatic f...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Square Boat Shape Artist Decorated & Signed Vase by Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful porcelain Mid-Century Modern artist signed & decorated vase by Rosenthal.
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Kobalt Porcelain Vase by Schumann Arzberg Vintage Vase
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage blue and white porcelain vase
Large cobalt vase
Schumann Arzberg Germany
High, floor Vase Made of porcelain known manufactory Schumann...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Italian Vintage Red Light Blue Black White Porcelain Trinket Dishes/Trays
Located in New York, NY
Price is per item, rare set of six 1950s Italian Porcelain decorative dishes by a Ceramic Studio in Ravenna, each individually handcrafted in ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
Vintage White Bisque Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by KPM Berlin, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite vintage white bisque porcelain vase manufactured by KPM Berlin, Germany in the late 1960s. A significant statement of a time that breaks with traditional style without b...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Five Coffee Cups with Porcelain Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Five coffee cups with porcelain saucers. Dated 1953-56.
The cup measures: 8 x 4.5 cm.
Saucer...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Piero Fornasetti Medaglioni Crescent Catchall Trays, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of six (6) vintage catch all crescent shaped decorative dishes designed and manufactured by the Italian master of playful and surreal self-expr...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Schwarzburger Werkstätten Vase
Located in New York, NY
Early Porcelain vase by Schwarzburger Werkstätten.
Well crafted porcelain vase with Classic decorative motif and low pedestal base.
Manufa...
Category
1910s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Serving Plate, Bernadotte Porcelain, circa 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia.
Made of gilt porcelain.
Re-polished.
Good original condition.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Charlotte Prerriand Set of Two Deep Flat Arete Plates For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Prerriand Set of Two Deep Arete Plates For Cassina
The exclusivity of a hand-decorated porcelain dinnerware service, based on ancient influences filtered through the mode...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$426 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Lilo Fromm Decorative Plates Sophienthal Wall Plates “Autumn” series “Seasons”
Located in Bastogne, BE
Lilo Fromm decorative plates sophienthal wall plates “Autumn” series “Seasons”
Rare Decorative Plates “Autumn” from the Series of “Season”. S...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Two Portuguese Terracota Pots with Handles
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Two terracotta pots with handles. Two terracotta pots with handles. Handmade, with a rustic finish, domed shape and wide mouth, they have two side han...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Terracotta
Portuguese Porcelain Pot from Coimbra, SP
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese porcelain pot from Coimbra, SP. Polychrome decoration with peacocks, one of the most symbolic birds in decorative art, representing beauty and prosperity. The piece is wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Oval Majolica With Grid in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Oval majolica with grid, in glazed ceramic. Polychrome decoration with floral and butterfly motifs. Charming and delicate design, combining decorated ceramic elements with a refined ...
Category
1930s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Metal
Pair of Herend Porcelain Eagles
By Herend
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair of Herend porcelain eagles.
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,422 / set
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Three Bowls in Porcelain, Dated 1953-56
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Three bowls in porcelain. Dated 1953-56.
Largest measures: 21 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Lacquered Ceramic Decorative Clown Figure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Sulamith: Love Songs Sulamith Wulfing Vintage Wall Plates Bradex
Located in Bastogne, BE
A series of magnificent rare plates “Sulamith: Songs of Love”, by the wonderful artist Sulamith Wulfing, 1901 - 1989. In 1993-1994 They are listed in ...
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Precious Va by Arrigo Finzi in Pure Gold and Porcelain, Original Label, 1950s
By Arrigo Finzi
Located in Milano, IT
Precious Italian vase from the 1950s made by the great silversmith Arrigio Finzi. The vase has an elliptical shape made in porcelain. Its great particularity are the various elements painted in pure gold. Glie elements depicted are carnival masks tied to himself by a rope painted in gold. In the bottom of the vase is the original label of the manufacture Finzi.
To conclude the important vase are its golden edges. In the back of the vase to close we find a single small representation in gold always in the form of a mask with long golden hair. The smallest high mouth measures 6 cm.
Finzi is the only Italian silversmith to be selected to participate in the exhibition Italy at work. Her Renaissance in design today, promoted by the CNA (Compagnia Nazionale Artigiana) and hosted by 12 important American museums from 1950-1952 to present the best of the decorative arts produced in Italy since the end of the war.
For years now, his production has also extended to porcelain decorated in pure gold (Figures 7 and 7bis). In 1952 he opens a store on two floors in Via Manzoni 17 in Milan and in 1954 he creates Finzi Arte, with the collaboration of his daughter Olga in the field of jewelry.
Arrigo Finzi died in Milan on January 6...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
$2,656 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Denmark Porcelain Quaking Grass Coffee Service
Located in Chicago, IL
A fine vintage Danish porcelain set. Pieces Signed on underside. Service of eight with small cake plates. All with artistic decoration to the porcelain. Porcelain is a ivory color (h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Doulton Flambe Sitting Fox Hn130 Bone China Porcelain Figurine
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
This adorable Figurine is made out of bone china / porcelain. This lovely little piece was issued by Royal Doulton in 1913-1962 and is a part of the flambe style collection, which us...
Category
Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Portuguese White Porcelain Teapot
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
White porcelain teapot. Simple and functional in design. Rounded shape, with a wide bowl and a gently undulating opening, reflecting the tradition of Portuguese utilitarian ceramics....
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Marked White Royal Dux Porcelain Snow Owl, Animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Royal Dux Bohemia white royal dux porcelain snow owl, animal Sculpture Mid-Century Modern.
Marked at Base, numbered #813 33-10 & Makers Trademark.
A-...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Three Bowls in Porcelain, Dated 1953-56
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Three bowls in porcelain. Dated 1953-56.
Largest measures: 22 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates, Porcelain Coffee Service for Two People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kenji Fujita for Tackett Associates. Porcelain coffee service for two people. Dated 1953-56.
Consisting of two coffee cups with sa...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Portuguese Earthenware Deep Plate From Sacavém
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Deep plate, in Portuguese earthenware from Sacavém. Polychrome decoration with geometric designs in the middle, marked Gilman & C.TA Sacavém (1930-1970).
The center of the plate feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Earthenware
1960s German Flower Porcelain 24-Karat Gold Plates Set of 11 by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Sofia, BG
LIQUIDATION
"He who believes he is something has ceased to become something.“ Philip Rosenthal.
One large serving plate
One medium serving plate
Six dessert plates
One main course plate
Two salad...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rorstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane , Sweden 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand tea pot Sweden, 1960.
Simple beauty that shows its colors in the glaze depending on the light almost matte dusty ash black with rust red pattern.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Capodimonte Ceramic and Gold Decorative Item of a Reading Child, Italy
By Capodimonte
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This reading child is made in Capodimonte ceramic, which has been lacquered and hand-painted with pure gold.
This item might ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Harold Salomon for Rorstrand, White Glazed Figure of a Girl with Cat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Harold Salomon for Rorstrand, white glazed figure of a girl with cat.
Stamped.
In perfect condition.
Measures: Height 25.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Beswick Barracuda Model No 1235, Porcelain Figurine
Located in København, Copenhagen
Beswick Barracuda model no 1235. Porcelain figurine.
In excellent condition.
Measures 26.5 cm. x 13 cm.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
$512 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Porcelain Coffee Cups
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite pair of Italian porcelain coffee cups, marked "La S. Marco, Made in Italy," exudes sophistication and artisanal elegance. Each cup is accompanied by a matching saucer,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$332 / set
Piero Fornasetti Eva / Eve Porcelain Plate # 3, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Eva / Eve porcelain dinner plate number 3. Signed. Never used as a dinner plate.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Adamo / Adam Porcelain Plate Number 12, Signed, Excellent
Located in Kansas City, MO
Piero Fornasetti Adamo / Adam porcelain plate # 12. Signed. Excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Jeannine Hétreau, Plate Decorated with Stylized Marguerite, for Primavera
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jeannine Hétreau, plate decorated with stylized marguerite , for Primavera, under the artistic direction of Colette Gueden, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ivory Ceramic Vase with Brown Floral Details by Rosenthal, Italy
By Rosenthal
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1943.
This ceramic vase is marked by Rosenthal.
This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect original...
Category
1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Rectangular White Dish, Gerold Porcelain, Bavaria Porcelain Serving Dish
Located in Bastogne, BE
The rectangular serving dish Bavaria West Germany is made of high-quality porcelain with white glaze.
The product has a cute and delicate pattern in the form of a three-dimensional ornament. Such a plate will perfectly fit into the interior of your kitchen and will be a worthy addition to the festive and everyday table...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Piero Fornasetti Bowl With Letter S
Located in Epfach, DE
Piero Fornasetti bowl with letter S
The beautiful decorative bowl with gilding is also a wonderful gift. The condition is very good, the gilding is not scuffed. You can put it and ha...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Papillon White Porcelain Ashtray by Guido Andlovitz for Laveno
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, early 1950s.
They have been designed by Guido Andlovitz and produced by Laveno.
Each piece is stamped by the maker.
These are vintage pieces but they have never been used as they are a surplus of an old ceramic...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
English Shelley Porcelain Plate Polychrome Decoration
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
English Shelley porcelain plate. Polychrome decoration on a soft white background, enriched by a gold border with ornamental motifs in relief, which give it a refined and classic tou...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Plate, in Porcelain from Electro Cerâmica
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Miniature plate, in porcelain from Electro Cerâmica in Vila Nova de Gaia. Polychrome decoration with delicate flowers, characterized by a beautiful central floral arrangement and a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Old Porcelain Decorative Figures, Set of Four
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This charming collection of four porcelain figures presents a variety of decorative styles and motifs, blending musical and pastoral themes. Two of the figures depict a young boy pla...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1956 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate - Rosenborg Castle Designed by Kai Lange
Located in London, England
This glazed porcelain plate is the Royal Copenhagen Christmas 1956 issue depicting the Rosenborg Castle in the centre of Copenhagen. Designed and stamped on the reverse Kai Lange. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Weiss workshop. Brazilian ceramics - Centerpiece, c. 1950
By Weiss
Located in PARIS, FR
This Brazilian ceramic piece from the Weiss workshop, dating from the 1950s, is a unique and colorful work of art. This room, with a length of 30 cm, is designed to be used as a cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
4 Porcelain Cups and Saucers from the 1960s by Maison Thomas.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 porcelain cups and saucers from the 1960s by Maison Thomas.
4 porcelain cups and saucers with a small milk jug from the 1960s by Maison Thomas, Germany, one cup and saucer chipped...
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Giraffe Figurine by Ćmielów, Poland, 1960s, Design by Hanna Orthwein
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain giraffe figurine by Cmielów, Poland, 1960s. Design by Hanna Orthwein.
Dimensions: height 9.5 cm / width 6.5 cm / depth. 4 cm.
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$426 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Pot with Two Handles
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite Chinese porcelain pot features two elegantly curved handles and a rounded lid, exuding a sense of luxury and traditional artistry. The surface is richly decorated with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Plates from the Musical Instruments Series by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Porcelain plates from the Musical Instruments series by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s
with screen-printed and hand-painted decoration.
Produced and designed in the 1950s by Piero Fornasetti.
Present the brand of the manufacture.
This plate are very rare and in very good conditions, probably never used as plate but just to decorations for a living wall or in a kitchen furniture...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$853 Sale Price
20% Off
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Coaster Reclining "Adam” 7 of 8, 1965, Mid-century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plate number 7 from the quite rare and sought after of Fornasetti 1960’s design series, Adamo & Eva (1965). Compared to his much more severe standing “Adam" of a decade earlier, this...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
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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