Mid-Century Modern Pottery
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 legendary 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.
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
Period: 20th Century
Carlo Zauli Monumental Wall Plate, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Milan, IT
Unique Carlo Zauli monumental wall plate, Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Noomi Backhausen Large Søholm Pottery Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Danish midcentury large studio ceramic glazed stoneware pottery vase made by Noomi Backhausen. hand painted in an abstract motif in muted sage green, blue, and brown. Impressed marks to underside: Soholm Stentoj Bornholm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Studio Pottery Footed Bowl Gertrud + Otto Natzler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great piece of California modern design.
By the husband + wife duo G + O Natzler.
She threw the pottery on a wheel and he mixed the amazing glazes.
Rare footed bowl.
Thin wall...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
An orange, brown fat lava ceramic vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Carstens in perfect condition signed on the bottom with W. Germany...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Charles and Alice Smith California Pottery Tea Cups, Set of 3
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 3 mid century studio teacups from the 1940s-50s by husband and wife ceramicists, Charles and Alice Smith of California. Great abstract...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
1960s Edith Heath Studio Pottery Covered Ceramic Dish MoMA
By Edith Heath
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Small covered casserole single serving dish MoMA.
Art Pottery Heath
5.13 diameter x 3.5 tall
Maker stamp USA-heath ceramics.
Edith Heath Studio Pott...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
John Jelfs Cotswold Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Lidded Vessel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An impressive and stylish studio pottery lidded vessel decorated in brown salt glazes by renowned British potter John Jelfs (British, b.1946) and mad...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Lagardo Tackett for Schmid, Four Plates in Ironstone, Forma Blue, Ovenproof
Located in Ferndale, MI
A four piece set of ovenproof ironstone dinner plates designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid in 1961. Perfect to add to your collection and the beautiful blue glaze is sure to bright...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" Vase, Bellini, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage Italian "Faux Bois" ceramic vase, Bellini, 20th Century. Hand-turned, classic form vase with a beautiful glaze, simulating wood grain.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Marc Bellaire Large Decorative Ceramic Bowl Luau Signed California Pottery USA
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage marc Bellaire ceramic bowl. Extra-large decorative ceramic dish or bowl "luau" pattern designed and signed Bellaire.
Extra-large ceramic decorative centre piece or fruit bowl or large decorative piece that will enhance any home or office. No chips or marring. Excellent 1950s vintage ceramic piece of California pottery.
Marc Bellaire was born in 1925 in Toledo, Ohio. He studied at the Toledo Museum of Art while employed at the Libby Glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Beatrice Wood Signed Monumental Midcentury Queen Elizabeth Pottery Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
An extremely rare and wonderfully hand-painted monumentally large charger featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth - a quite unique and bold work by famed American/ California studio ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Sandra Johnstone Salt-Fired Lidded Vessel #3, circa 1960s, Berkeley
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing lidded cylinder vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone circa 1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful vase designed by Dieter Peter for Carstens Tonnieshof in the late 1960s-early 1970s. This hand-crafted vase is identified as the "Mooncra...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Huge Italian Vintage Ceramic Rhimini Blue Vase Aldo Londi for Bitossi, C. 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful and rare tall 30cm/12" embossed vase in vibrant 'Rhimini' blue and turquoise by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, circa 1968. A great piece of vintage, mid-century handmade Italian p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Reginald A. Lewis Large Paradise Fish Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning large studio pottery bowl of shallow form titled Paradise Fish and decorated with three fish by renowned potter Reginald A. Lewis (British, 1899-1990) and probably dating ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early wheel thrown terracotta studio pottery vase - glossy cat's eye glaze (brown streaked with white) - white glazed interior - dramatic form showing finger rid...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Jasba Ceramic Form and Farbe Germany, 1960s
By Jasba
Located in Antwerp, BE
A ceramic vase designed with abstract figures in soft yellow and soft green manufactured in Germany, 1960s by Jasba, in perfect condition, signed on the bottom W. Germany.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Wormser Terra-Sigillata Manufaktur Mid-Century German Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish German mid-century art pottery jug with textured stoneware glazes by Wormser Terra-Sigillata Manufaktur. The tall bulbous and red clay potted...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
1970's Ceramano Scheurich Carstens Large Lava Vase Glazed Ceramic Red and Black
Located in Wendeburg, DE
Very nice and big floor vase from real West-Germany Company „Scheurich“ original from 70s.
Great Color, shape and 3d feel.
Color game with Lava-red an...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Lorraine North 1970s Studio Pottery Group Scarce Mobile Alabama Artist
Located in Mobile, AL
Lorraine North (1931-2014) produced extraordinary Mid-Century Modern scratch decorated studio pottery in the 1970s and 1980s. It is extremely difficult to find examples of her work available. The forms and decoration speak for themselves. The measurement provided is for the larger lidded form. The ornament is local inspired and includes birds, fish, snails and flowers. The Gulf Coast of Alabama and Mississippi hosts a legion of artists and craftspeople with epicenters in Fairhope, Alabama and Ocean Springs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian 1960s Hand Painted ceramic vase.
Signed ceramic by AT serial number 3969.
Hand spited stripes and yellowed and blue decorations.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey Pro Artisan Stoneware Platter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Cressey Pro Artisan stoneware platter for architectural pottery.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Franco Bucci Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Bowl for Laboratorio Pesaro
By Franco Bucci
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Modernist midcentury Italian art pottery bowl designed by Franco Bucci for Labortorio Pesaro. The rounded handcrafted stonewa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
West German Matte Green Pottery Bud Vase/ Bowl
Located in East Hampton, NY
This lovely West German pottery bowl and bud vase features 4 varying sizes flower bud holders. The green matte finish has natural variations in coloring throughout. Wonderful vintage...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
David Cressey Pro Artisan Pair of 'Rectangle' Architectural Pottery Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern planters for Architectural Pottery's Pro Artisan line, circa 1970's. David Cressey's "Rectangle" pattern. In a uniformly colored stoneware finish.
They are bot...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Charcoal Glazed Bowl Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic planter from David Cressey's Pro/Artisan collection for Architectural Pottery. The 4066 pedestal bowl planter has a wide belly that tapers at the base with a charcoal glazed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Mid-Century Harris Strong Queen of Hearts Pottery Tile of Poker Playing Card
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern pottery tile.
By Harris Strong.
With a terracotta pottery tile depicting the Queen of Hearts mounted on a teak veneered panel.
Simply a great piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Vase Gré Atelier La Borne Des Années 60, G432
Located in Lyon, FR
French vase of the 60's from the workshop la Borne. Stoneware ceramic with a speckled glaze. Very nice vintage condition of the vase, signature under the bottom of the pitcher (see p...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large MCM Stoneware Studio Pottery Cookie Jar with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Large MCM stoneware studio pottery cookie jar with lid, circa 1970s. This gorgeous wheel thrown and hand finished jar has a wonderful desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Vase Sculpture Pottery Glazed 46cm 18" high teraccotta blue
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking, sculptural ceramic piece
Technically complex to make a piece of this form
The delicate, slender neck and thin, pie crust top seemingly float and balance with the circular...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Hippopotamus Shape Vase
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Hippopotamus shape vase, made in high temperature ceramic in New York and includes serial number.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Father Mother & Child Walnut Heartwood Sapwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A small 15cm., 6" high biomorphic two-tone wooden sculpture of a father and mother in a seated pose holding a child. The sculptor has selected a piece of walnut with both heartwood a...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Walnut
Sculpture Terracotta Stone Mother & Child Biomorphic 39cm 15 1/4“ high
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A 39cm., 15 1/4“ high, modernist, biomorphic, terracotta sculpture of a Mother & Child, mid-20th century. Conceived with a stone finish which has partially worn away over time. Pos...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Sculpture Mother & Children Pottery Brown Glaze
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A small 12.5cm., 5" high biomorphic pottery sculpture of a mother in a reclining pose holding two children. brown glaze. The bottom stamped 'art pot...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Robert Picault Set of 6 Cups
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Picault set of 6 cups.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
AK Kaiser Textured White Bisque Vase, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in New York, NY
Stunning AK Kaiser bisque vase with varied abstract pattern . In great condition, no marks or cracks. Pairs beautifully with our Royal Haeger abstra...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic Vase by Sgrafo Modern Germany
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Ceramic vase by Sgrafo Modern Germany 1960s.
Simply beautiful clean design and nice texture around the whole ceramic.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Ceramic Vase by Carl Harry Stalhåne for Rörstrand Studio
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Beige Ceramic Vase with earthy ceramic glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1991 Harding Black Pottery Piranha Fish Bowl
Located in Seguin, TX
Mid century fish design pottery bowl in orange, purple and green, 1991 by Harding Black (1912-2004) Texas. Signed and dated on bottom. Black bec...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Gilbert Portanier Ceramic Vase 1982
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large bottle neck vase designed by Gilbert Portanier, 1982. Beautiful abstract and cubist inspiration. Signed and dated the decor.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Red Pitcher by Waechtersbach Germany & Blue Hall Sundial Casserole Dish
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern solid colours red pitcher piece code PIT70 by Waechtersbach, Germany and a blue covered casserole “Sundial” dish by Hall. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a few factory flaws underneath the glaze on the top of the Sundial lid. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Ist diese Keramik nicht fabelhaft?? That’s German for “Isn’t this pottery FABULOUS?” Well, we certainly think so!! We have a lovely pair of useable pottery pieces to offer to you. First, we have a vintage bold red bulbus shaped “Solid Colours” pitcher by Waechtersbach, crafted in Germany and a beautiful vintage “Sundial...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Harris Strong Queen of Diamonds Art Pottery Tile of Playing Cards
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern pottery tile.
By Harris Strong.
With a terracotta pottery tile depicting the Queen of Diamonds mounted on a teak ven...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Wood, Pottery
Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1970
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed owl in sky blue with exposed clay body to the base. Dome shaped top. Has its paper 'Made in Italy' label to the base.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
20th Century Set of 6 Jacques Pouchain Mugs for Dieulefit Workshop 1950
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
20th century set of 6 Jacques Pouchain mugs for Dieulefit workshop 1950
with geometric decorations. Signature under the base.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Alan Ashpool, England C.1970s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Alan Ashpool, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, in an ecru / pale green colourway, with three matt green slip stripes. In very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base.
Dorset based potter Alan Ashpool, studied pottery under Heber Matthews (1905-1959), a foremost student of William Staite Murray and teacher of Hans Coper.
During the 1960s Ashpool’s pots were sold in leading design stores such as Heal’s, alongside those of Dame Lucie Rie...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Paint
Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Art Pottery Textured Lamp Base
By Bitossi
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century art pottery lamp base by renowned Italian makers Bitossi and dating from around 1960. The hand-crafted lamp base is of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Oversized Raku Pottery Sculpture of a Pear by Renzo Faggioll
Located in Downingtown, PA
Oversized Raku Pottery Sculpture of a Pear by American Ceramicist, Renzo Faggioll
1980s
The sculpture is of a naturalistically shaped pear with stem in yellows and green. It is Raku pottery.
Dimensions: 29 3/4 inches high x 13 inches diameter.
Renzo Faggioli...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Italian Bitossi Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Black and white Italian vase by Bitossi 1960s. the Art Lava technique create a super beautiful texture.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Vase by Sylvia Leuchovius for Rörstrand, 1960/70s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sylvia Leuchovius (Sweden, 1915-2003), unique vase made for Rörstand, Sweden 1960/70s.
Partially glazed. Signed. In good condition, very few minimal signs of age and wear.
Sy...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1980's Century Harding Black Pitcher
Located in Seguin, TX
Tan glazed hand thrown pottery pitcher by renowned San Antonio, Texas potter Harding Black (1912-2004). Signed and dated on bottom 1981. Large creamer size, excellent condition, dime...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing a timeless classic - the Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl, designed by the legendary Jens Quistgaard.
Crafted with utmost craftsmanship and attention to detail, this iconic salad bowl exemplifies the epitome of mid-century modern design. Its exquisite teak staved construction showcases the natural beauty of the wood, creating a warm and inviting aesthetic that complements any table setting.
Jens Quistgaard's ingenious design marries form and function seamlessly, with the bowl's unique staved structure providing both durability and visual appeal. The elegantly curved silhouette and smooth finish offer a comfortable grip and elevate the dining experience to new heights.
As a part of the iconic Dansk Viking line, this salad bowl has become a design classic cherished by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its historical significance and timeless design have stood the test of time, making it a coveted piece for any mid-century design aficionado.
Whether you use it as a stunning salad centerpiece or a display of artistic craftsmanship, the Dansk Teak Staved Viking Salad Bowl is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your home. Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Jens Quistgaard creation and celebrate the legacy of mid-century design. Pictured with iPhone 13...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Teak
Herman Volz Covered Studio Pot
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern lidded studio pot by Herman Roderick Volz. Inscribed on base "Volz". Circa. 1970's.
HERMAN RODERICK VOLZ
Works Held: National Gal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Tile Blue White Baroque Cavalier on Horseback
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Vintage ceramic tile in blue and white colors 1960s Austria.
A wonderful ceramic tile with motif Baroque cavalier on horseback in pastel blue and white color tone...
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Oversized Roku Pottery Sculpture of an Apple by Renzo Faggioll
Located in Downingtown, PA
Oversized Sculpture of an Apple by American Ceramicist, Renzo Faggioll,
Raku Pottery,
1980s
The sculpture is of a naturalistically shaped pear with stem in yellows and green. It is Raku pottery.
Dimensions: 20 inches high x 14 inches diameter.
Renzo Faggioli...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Meindert Zaalberg Studio Pottery 'Stop' Lidded Box 1962
By Zaalberg
Located in Tilburg, NL
Meindert Zaalberg Studio Pottery 'Stop' lidded box. The Netherlands, 1962.
Beautiful lidded box or pot designed by famous Dutch pottery artist Mei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Italian Ceramic Vase with Lava Work
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Art lava stunning vase 1960 Italy.
Beautiful aqua green colour and red glazed ceramic handles.
Perfect centrepiece for a dinning table or credenza.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Large Abstract Studio Pottery Stoneware 'Pagoda Pot' by Alan Ashpool England 70s
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning three hooped ‘Pagoda Pot’ by Dorset potter Alan Ashpool, with a flared bowl to the top, tiered forms made from a mixture of thrown and slipcast sections joined together, culminating in a bell shaped base. Predominantly in an ecru colourway, followed by a dark grey glaze, then a turquoise/blue glaze, culminating in a stunning bronze manganese glaze. There are also beautiful blue flecks in the ecru finish, which were created in the firing process.
A wonderfully impressive and tactile piece measuring 40cm in height, in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Alan Ashpool backstamp to the base alongside the original address label.
Dorset based potter Alan Ashpool, studied pottery under Heber Matthews (1905-1959), a foremost student of William Staite Murray and teacher of Hans Coper.
During the 1960s Ashpool’s pots were sold in leading design stores such as Heal’s, alongside those of Dame Lucie Rie...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glazed Multicolored Ceramic Tile Flamenco 1960s Spain
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage glazed ceramic tile multicolored colors
Flamenco scene 1960s Soain.
A stunning glazed ceramic tile with Flamenco scene in multicolored colors circa 1960...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Mid-century Modern pottery for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern pottery 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 pottery 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, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern pottery made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pottery, popular names associated with this style include Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Scheurich Keramik, and Marcello Fantoni. 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 pottery differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $78 and tops out at $29,941 while the average work can sell for $726.
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