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Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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
Set of Eleven Italian Tiles by Giovanni DeSimone, After Picasso, Circa 1960s
Set of Eleven Italian Tiles by Giovanni DeSimone, After Picasso, Circa 1960s

Set of Eleven Italian Tiles by Giovanni DeSimone, After Picasso, Circa 1960s

By (after) Pablo Picasso, Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Peabody, MA

A set of eleven glazed terra cotta tiles, ca. 1960s, by the Sicilian ceramicist Giovanni DeSimone (1930-1991). Each of these vintage 6”x6” tiles are hand decorated with one of his bo...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron
Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron

By Le Grand Chêne 1, Ljuba Naumovitch

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Set of 3 French Ceramic plates by Naumovitch Era Vallauris Capron Exceptional set of three plates decorated with women's faces. Emblematic creations of Ljuba Naumovitch in the Atelier Grand Chêne...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Enamel

Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960

Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz COSTA, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein
Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein

Pair of Vintage Ceramic Cantaloupe Bowls by Ed Langbein

By Ed Langbein

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare pair of vintage ceramic canteloupe bowls by Ed Langbein, circa 1960s. This super cool set is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and each bowl measures 6"D x...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Green Acqua Artistic Big Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Monumental French Jean Lurcat Enameled Ceramic Vase #13/25 Signed on Base
Monumental French Jean Lurcat Enameled Ceramic Vase #13/25 Signed on Base

Monumental French Jean Lurcat Enameled Ceramic Vase #13/25 Signed on Base

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Miami, FL

Monumental French Jean Lurcat Enameled Ceramic Vase #13/25 Signed on Base Offered for sale is a monumental French Jean Lurcat (1892-1966} vase titled "Lunes et Soleil" circa 1960. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration

Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration

By Vallauris, Gil Vargas Segovia, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Waechtersbach Ceramics, Shorter & Son Ltd 1

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta

Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame
Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame

Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in taranto, IT

very rare ceramic tile , produced by Richard Ginori in 1965, designed by Gio Ponti. Published in the most important books concerning postwar Italian Ceramic production, displayed in ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Blue Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s
Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s

Mid Century White Big Dalmatian Dog Ceramic Sculpture, Goebel, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Dalmatian dog sculpture was produced in Germany. Only one dog available. Signed cera...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, ES

'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland
1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland

1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland

By Rheinfelder Keramik, Arnold Zahner

Located in Bern, CH

Decorative ceramic Apero bowl produced by Swiss ceramists, Arnold Zahner for Rheinfelden Keramik, Switzerland in the late 1950's. Features a leaf pattern with a green and brown glaze...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s
Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Incredibly beautifully moulded. Every muscle, the spine and ribs are beautifully visible. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. Rarely seen such a beautiful sp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Fazio
Decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Fazio

Decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Fazio

By Antoine Fazio

Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR

Rectangular decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Antoine Fazio in the 1960s. Fish decoration with red ochre and green dots around the entire rim. ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940
Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940

Set of Two Catalan Ceramic Tiles, Hand-Painted, Spain, Circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Two Catalan Tiles – Early 20th Century This set of two ceramic tiles, made around 1940, is a charming representation of traditional hand-painted Catalan ceramics. Each tile f...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Purple Big Glass Vase, Poland, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Purple Big Glass Vase, Poland, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Purple Big Glass Vase, Poland, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful and Unique Artistic Vase Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

By Secla

Located in Barcelona, ES

A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls. The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Small Black Decorative Glass Perfume Bottle, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Small Black Decorative Glass Perfume Bottle, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Small Black Decorative Glass Perfume Bottle, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The bottle looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Stopper have some cut - as on pictures. Only one unique piec...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's
Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's

Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's

By Bitossi

Located in Chatham, ON

Bitossi (Manufacturer) - Aldo Londi (Designer) - rare mid century studio pottery vase - hand made - featuring a color block palette of mustard and brown glazes with a white glazed in...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Small Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Small Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Small Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage crystal glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. .

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Large Majolica Ceramic Fish Platter by Secla, 1960
Large Majolica Ceramic Fish Platter by Secla, 1960

Large Majolica Ceramic Fish Platter by Secla, 1960

By Secla

Located in Barcelona, ES

A glazed ceramic large fish platter in brown and toffee colors manufactured by Secla ceramics factory. Portugal, 1960s. A very interesting piece du...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s

Midcentury Vintage Orange and Black Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Modern Collection of Ceramics Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Collection of Ceramics Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Collection of Ceramics Rörstrand Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Collection of vases and bowls from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Stålhane. Made in Sweden in the mid-century. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. This set of green vases and bo...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Signed at the base Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB Midcentury ceramic vase design Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects Original...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Artistic Glass Yellow Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Artistic Glass Yellow Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Artistic Glass Yellow Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vase made in the Tarnowiec Glassworks located in Poland, designed by J. Słuczan-Orkusz. Soda glass, mass-colored, hand-formed. Vintage product from 1970s Dimensions: height 32 cm...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953
Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural German cactus watering can by Fritz Dienes for Hessische Majolika, Germany, 1953, with tri-color glazed ceramic body and sculptural brass handle and spout, great lines, gr...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Brass

Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics
Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics

Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics

By Ravelli

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Long ceramic bowl by Jaap Ravelli - 1960 - Netherlands - Scandinavian ceramics This beautiful ceramic piece features two textures: a smooth, high-gloss glaze on the inside, and a ro...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s
original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s

original "diamond" ceramic tiles by Gio Ponti for Joo Milano 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in taranto, IT

Wall panel composed of a very rare group of 6 ceramic tiles designed in 1960 by Gio Ponti for Joo Ceramiche Milano, "diamond" model, fire-red in white aluminum frame. The whole panel...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Aluminum

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “Frill” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Pink Vase, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Pink Vase, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Pink Vase, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Pink vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s in Poland. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The outer re...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964
Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

Italian Ulisse Pagliari Midcentury Ceramic Panel Wall Tray 1964

By Ulisse Pagliari

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design very large decorative ceramic wall tray designed by the Italian artist Ulisse Pagliari, background with rough workmanship de...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

VASE “SCARF” Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass, Murano Glass

Majolica Ceramic Radish Wall Salt Container, Vase & Pink Onion Salt Shaker
Majolica Ceramic Radish Wall Salt Container, Vase & Pink Onion Salt Shaker

Majolica Ceramic Radish Wall Salt Container, Vase & Pink Onion Salt Shaker

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of glazed ceramic radish salt wall container, vase & pink onion salt shaker Beautiful set of Majolica ceramic radishes wall salt container and vase ...

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20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware
Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware

By Franciscan China 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a set of four luncheon plates, 9.5”, five cups and saucers, 6.25”, and three bread and butter plates, 6.5”. Created in California by Franciscan. This set is called "Ivy". wit...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975
Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

Black and Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Floor Vase by Steen Kepp 1975

By Steen Kepp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown and black stoneware ceramic floor vase. Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measures: Height 40...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Rare Medium Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. Signed Made in Italy. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique Empoli vase box for candies or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Brown Fish Glass Decanter and Glasses, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Amazing set of fishes in brown color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Poland. Would make a great addition to every collection! Very good original vintage condition. Abs...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Small Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Lubiana, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in good condition. Only one unique piece. Another items from the collection are available in our store. Porcelain glass. Lubiana factory.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Gustave Tiffoche Large White Stoneware Ceramic Vase, circa 1970
Gustave Tiffoche Large White Stoneware Ceramic Vase, circa 1970

Gustave Tiffoche Large White Stoneware Ceramic Vase, circa 1970

By Gustave Tiffoche

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Gustave Tiffoche Large ligth grey stoneware ceramic vase by Gustave Tiffoche Original perfect condition Signed Realised circa 1970 Measures: height 43 cm large 25 cm.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bruno Karlsson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Studio Ego, Sweden, 1960s
Bruno Karlsson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Studio Ego, Sweden, 1960s

Bruno Karlsson, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Studio Ego, Sweden, 1960s

By Bruno Karlsson

Located in High Point, NC

A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Bruno Karlsson and produced by Ego Stengods, Sweden, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.8125” Height x 5.0625” Diameter Dimen...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines
Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines

Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines

By Lladro

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS PAIR of extremely rare and important Lladro, long retired porcelain figurine sculptures. Known as the ‘Chinese Farmer’ and the ‘Chinese Farmer with Staff’. Th...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Blue vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in good condition. All defects shown on a pictures. The outer relief surface, the inner smooth. Thick glass vase. The ir...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Small Red Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960

Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by Catalan artist Diaz Costa, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Marked...

Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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