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

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

$470 / set

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

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture
Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture

Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture

$1,295

Mid-Century Era Ronzan Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This sizable ceramic and well executed Cheetah sculpture is signed by the maker Ronzan of Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Scheurich Koralle Vase in Yellow Ochre, West German Ceramic
Mid-Century Scheurich Koralle Vase in Yellow Ochre, West German Ceramic

Mid-Century Scheurich Koralle Vase in Yellow Ochre, West German Ceramic

$225

Mid-Century Scheurich Koralle Vase in Yellow Ochre, West German Ceramic

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scheurich's Koralle pattern represents West German ceramics at their most tactile, employing deep relief molding to create dimensional surface interest. Model 488-45 utilizes press-m...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

$93

Mid Century Vintage Beige 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

Jette Hellerøe Danish Modern Black and Bronze Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s
Jette Hellerøe Danish Modern Black and Bronze Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

Jette Hellerøe Danish Modern Black and Bronze Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

$2,824

Jette Hellerøe Danish Modern Black and Bronze Ceramic Table Lamp, 1970s

By Jette Hellerøe

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rustic and stunning Danish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated ceramic table lamp. By Danish designer Jette Hellerøe in the early 1970s. Black glazed neck with black and s...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Stig Lindberg Black White Domino Ceramic Plate, Vide-poche, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Stig Lindberg Black White Domino Ceramic Plate, Vide-poche, Gustavsberg, 1950s

Stig Lindberg Black White Domino Ceramic Plate, Vide-poche, Gustavsberg, 1950s

$900

Stig Lindberg Black White Domino Ceramic Plate, Vide-poche, Gustavsberg, 1950s

By Stig Lindberg

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful black and white "Domino" tray / plate / bowl / vide-poche, made of stoneware / ceramic from the 1950s, designed by Stig Lindberg, executed by Gustavsberg Sweden. A lovely...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik
Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik

Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik

$935

Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik

By Roth Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Original sticker/label present.

Category

1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen HUGE Goat Buck Figurine 1/15 by Karl Larsen, Stoneware, 1947
Royal Copenhagen HUGE Goat Buck Figurine 1/15 by Karl Larsen, Stoneware, 1947

Royal Copenhagen HUGE Goat Buck Figurine 1/15 by Karl Larsen, Stoneware, 1947

$5,883

Royal Copenhagen HUGE Goat Buck Figurine 1/15 by Karl Larsen, Stoneware, 1947

By Karl Larsen 1, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare stoneware figurine of a huge goat buck model no. 20853 designed by Karl Larsen (1897-1977) in 1947. Made in a serie of 15 numbers. This one is no 1 out of 15 pieces. It 's manuf...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Vintage Slim Orange Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Slim Orange Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Slim Orange Decorative Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

$93

Midcentury Vintage Slim Orange 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960
Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960

Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960

$453

Dramatic Statement Piece Centrepiece Ceramic Plate By DeSimone, Italy, c1960

By DeSimone

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Bold and so colourful large mid-century ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Hand painted Yin and Yang stylised fish dominate this entire piece Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy Height...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Pink Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Pink Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Pink Vase, Tarnowiec, Sulczan, Europe, 1970s

$258

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Pink 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 29 cm...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century
Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century

$611

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Mid 20th Century

By Anna-Lisa Thomson

Located in Knivsta, SE

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden. Mid 20th Century. Beautifully decorated with fishes in various colors from late 1940s or early 1950s ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan
Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan

$600

Japanese Ceramic Tea Ceremony Chawan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small Han Tsutsu-gata (half cylinder shape) Japanese tea ceremony chawan, circa mid-20th Century. Attractive partially metallic brown / taupe color combin...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

$647

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Vintage Brown Small Ikebana Vase, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Brown Small Ikebana Vase, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Brown Small Ikebana Vase, Europe, 1960s

$93

Midcentury Vintage Brown Small Ikebana Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage ceramic in very good condition. The ikebana vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Beautiful deep dark orange and brown color. Only one ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Ceramic

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy
Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

$1,412 / set

Set of 3 “Rimini Blu” Ceramic Animals Signed by F. Montelupo for Bitossi, Italy

By Bitossi, Flavia Montelupo

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous set of three animal sculptures from the “Rimini Blu” collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This rare and charming set includes an elephant, a wiener dog and a turtle, ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

ceramic ball vase by Jacques Blin from the 50
ceramic ball vase by Jacques Blin from the 50

ceramic ball vase by Jacques Blin from the 50

$2,000

ceramic ball vase by Jacques Blin from the 50

By Jacques Blin

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Glazed ceramic vase in a range of light blues by French ceramist Jacques Blin from the 1950s. Floral motifs throughout. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces of age and use...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

$176

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Blue Vase Candlestick, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Midcentury Blue Vase Candlestick, Europe, Poland, 1960s

Midcentury Blue Vase Candlestick, Europe, Poland, 1960s

$152

Midcentury Blue Vase Candlestick, Europe, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Blue and white vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro
Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro

Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro

$1,056

Strawberry Shaped Majolica Ceramic Tureen by Bordalo Pinheiro

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Majolica ceramic white and green strawberry shaped tureen. Manufactured by Bordalo Pinheiro, Portugal, 1960s. This cute tureen has a very realistic design with leaves on the top. A leaf shaped serving plate and a small serving spoon complete the set. This highly decorative serving piece will be a nice addition to any kitchen or dining table. It will be a cool choice used as sauce tureen. Excellent condition. On sale as a set of three pieces, strawberry tureen...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica
Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica

Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica

$8,807

Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Weesp, NL

Discover a piece of design history with this rare and exquisite set of ceramic tiles titled Costumi. Designed by the legendary Gio Ponti and produced by Bardelli Ceramica in the 1980...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Michelin Man Tile Set, Ceramic, Mid-Century, Spain, 1960
Vintage Michelin Man Tile Set, Ceramic, Mid-Century, Spain, 1960

Vintage Michelin Man Tile Set, Ceramic, Mid-Century, Spain, 1960

$1,068

Vintage Michelin Man Tile Set, Ceramic, Mid-Century, Spain, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Embark on a journey of vintage charm with this exceptional set of tiles, featuring the iconic Michelin Man in a vibrant blue centerpiece, surrounded by original yellow tiles. Crafted...

Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Horizontally Striated Ceramic Vase
Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Horizontally Striated Ceramic Vase

Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Horizontally Striated Ceramic Vase

$1,245

Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Horizontally Striated Ceramic Vase

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Horizontally Striated Ceramic Vase is a beautiful example of Post War European Ceramics, realized in Hódmezovasarhely Majolikagyár, Hungary Circa 1960. Wit...

Category

1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Blue Murano Glasses, Italy, Europe, 2000s
Set of Two Blue Murano Glasses, Italy, Europe, 2000s

Set of Two Blue Murano Glasses, Italy, Europe, 2000s

$105 / set

Set of Two Blue Murano Glasses, Italy, Europe, 2000s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful set of glasses, murano glass, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Very good ori...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century Vallauris Gray Ceramic Vase, Orange Starburst Motif, Asymmetrical
Mid-Century Vallauris Gray Ceramic Vase, Orange Starburst Motif, Asymmetrical

Mid-Century Vallauris Gray Ceramic Vase, Orange Starburst Motif, Asymmetrical

$325

Mid-Century Vallauris Gray Ceramic Vase, Orange Starburst Motif, Asymmetrical

By Vallauris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural ceramic vase from the renowned pottery center of Vallauris, France features an asymmetrical form with flowing, organic edges and a pinched spout opening. Gray volcanic-tex...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's
Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's

Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's

$375

Unusual Ceramic Fish 1950's

By Etienne Noel

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unusual and charming fish vessel ca' 1950's.

Category

1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of red Majolica Trivet & Wine Coasters Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of red Majolica Trivet & Wine Coasters Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of red Majolica Trivet & Wine Coasters Vallauris, circa 1950

$450 / set

Set of red Majolica Trivet & Wine Coasters Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 3 red Mid-Century Majolica pieces Vallauris 2 Wine Coasters and 1 trivet with birds. Trivet / Diameter 8 inches , Height 0.5 inches. 2 Wine coasters / Diameter 4.5 inches , H ...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Bellardo Teardrop Perforated Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase
Paul Bellardo Teardrop Perforated Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase

Paul Bellardo Teardrop Perforated Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Paul Bellardo Teardrop Perforated Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase

By Paul Bellardo

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Paul’s first one-man-show was in 1965 at the DeCordova Museum of Fine Arts in Provincetown, Massachusetts. It was at this showing that 18 pieces of Paul’s work were purchased by Walt...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

$70

Slim 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. Only one unique piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Yellow Light Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Yellow Light Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Yellow Light Vase, Europe, 1970s

$82

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Yellow Light Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Light Vase Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. he...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Pair of enameled ceramic bowls, model no. 1011, by Pol Chambost, France
Pair of enameled ceramic bowls, model no. 1011, by Pol Chambost, France

Pair of enameled ceramic bowls, model no. 1011, by Pol Chambost, France

$2,642 / set

Pair of enameled ceramic bowls, model no. 1011, by Pol Chambost, France

By Roger Capron, Pol Chambost, Georges Jouve

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Comprising one large and one small example, this rare ensemble perfectly illustrates Chambost’s sculptural approach to functional ceramics. The elegantly asymmetrical, biomorphic for...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Orange Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Orange Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Orange Crystal Glass Vase, Europe, 1960s

$140

Mid Century Vintage Orange 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. .

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Vintage Set of 21 Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Set of 21 Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Set of 21 Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, Mid-Century Modern

$4,318 / set

Vintage Set of 21 Michelin Man Ceramic Tiles, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Barcelona, ES

Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique set of 21 Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the complete series of...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy
Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

$915

Glazed Ceramic and Brass Holy Mary and Jesus by Arturo Pannunzio, Italy

By Arturo Pannunzio

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This brass and glazed ceramic piece is made by Arturo Pannunzio. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered a...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece
Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece

Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece

$1,412

Gustave Tiffoche brown stoneware ceramic vase circa 1970 unique piece

By Gustave Tiffoche

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Gustave Tiffoche Brown stoneware ceramic vase by french artist Unique piece Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 25 cm Large 12 cm.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s
Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

$1,317Sale Price / set|20% Off

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful artichoke and leaves 8 pieces crockery /tableware / serveware set. Spain, 1960s This serving set is made in dark green glazed ceramic and it is comprised by: 1 artichoke sugar bowl / sauce tureen with lid+ 1 small serving spoon+ 1 small plate 1 serving small bowl 2 leaf shaped small plates 1 artichoke salt shaker+ 1 artichoke pepper...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s

Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s

$1,121

Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s

By Guido Gambone

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Mid-Century Modern design ceramic glazed vase designed by Italian artist Guido Gambone decorated with an abstract drawing and logo of the artist under the base, 1950s. Please note...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal

$150Sale Price / set|25% Off

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal ‘Form 2000' MCM Coffee Pot and Creamer Taupe Crystal

By Raymond Loewy, Rosenthal

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage 1950s sinuous porcelain coffee pot and creamer designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany in rare taupe or crystalline color, which is an iridescent or lustre brown. ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Vintage Michelin ManBlue and White Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960
Set of Vintage Michelin ManBlue and White Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960

Set of Vintage Michelin ManBlue and White Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960

$698Sale Price|30% Off

Set of Vintage Michelin ManBlue and White Ceramic Tiles, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Embark on a journey of vintage charm with this exceptional set of tiles, featuring the iconic Michelin Man in a vibrant blue centerpiece, surrounded by original yellow tiles. Crafted...

Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

$234

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Alexander Girard Carolus Magnus Plates, The Miller House
Alexander Girard Carolus Magnus Plates, The Miller House

Alexander Girard Carolus Magnus Plates, The Miller House

$800 / item

Alexander Girard Carolus Magnus Plates, The Miller House

By Alexander Girard, Georg Jensen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Alexander Girard created these plates for the Miller House, one of the most iconic examples of Mid-Century designs. These are original with very little use and in amazing condition. ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne
Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne

Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne

$1,647

Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne

By Steen Kepp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown stoneware ceramic box. Jewelry or decorative box Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measure...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Dark Green Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Mid Century Vintage Dark Green Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s

Mid Century Vintage Dark Green Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s

$258

Mid Century Vintage Dark Green 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

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Glass, Murano Glass

Large Ceramic Face Plate by Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris France, 1950s
Large Ceramic Face Plate by Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris France, 1950s

Large Ceramic Face Plate by Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris France, 1950s

$1,800

Large Ceramic Face Plate by Gilbert Valentin, Vallauris France, 1950s

By Gilbert Valentin

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Gilbert Valentin, France 1928-2000 Les Archanges charger Vallauris France 1950s Signed on the underside, as pictured. Measuring 18" diameter. In very good condition. Gilbert Valen...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s
Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s

Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s

$259

Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s Ceramic Metal cover removable Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century

Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century

$480

Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century

By Robert Picault

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

$582

Mid-Century Bitossi Stambecchi by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Nice vase from Bitossi by Aldo Londi. The pattern is Stambecchi or Caprone (goat), designed by Aldo Londi. A sgraffito and glazed pattern of goats in grey, brown and orange on a brus...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s

$81

Mid Century Vintage Small Yellow Crystal 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. Absolutely beautiful and rare yellow crystal. Made in Poland. Only one unique piece. ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Crystal

Mid-century Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stoneware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund, Roger Capron, and Bitossi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $113,467 while the average work can sell for $901.

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