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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
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Ceramic Green Vase, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Ceramic Green Vase, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Ceramic Green Vase, Europe, 1970s

$140

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Ceramic Green Vase, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Artistic Glass Vase Author: Decorative Glassworks Watra Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century Information: ceramic, hand-formed height: 32cm, round: 12cm, very good condition. O...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

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

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

$152

Mid Century Vintage Yellow 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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

$582

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black and blue on a brushed background.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative and Precious Midcentury Ceramic Blue Vase, Dated 1965
Decorative and Precious Midcentury Ceramic Blue Vase, Dated 1965

Decorative and Precious Midcentury Ceramic Blue Vase, Dated 1965

$1,412

Decorative and Precious Midcentury Ceramic Blue Vase, Dated 1965

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Decorative midcentury ceramic vase. Classical form with very modern and decorative blue ceramic glaze. Signed and dated under the base. Date: 1965 Artist: Sipar Dimensio...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Transparent Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Transparent Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Transparent Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s

$176

Mid-Century Transparent Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A stunning crystal transparent decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Would make a great addition to any co...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Porcelain Roses Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Porcelain Roses Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Porcelain Roses Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

$105

Midcentury Porcelain Roses Casket, Cigarette Case, or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique midcentury porcelain casket, cigarette case, or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Emerald Green Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe 1960s
Emerald Green Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe 1960s

Emerald Green Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe 1960s

$528

Emerald Green Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A graduate of Karol Štipl. He studied together with František Vízner, with whom he was often compared. Vízner and urban began working as designers at Rudolf Hut after graduation, in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage White and Blue Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage White and Blue Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage White and Blue Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

$141

Mid Century Vintage White and Blue Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s
Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s

Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s

$528

Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s

By West German Pottery

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Blue Ceramic Pitcher, France 1930s This ceramic pitcher, typically Art Deco, comes from France and dates back to the 1930s. It is coated with a deep blue glaze that highl...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

Small Midcentury Deep Red Burgundy Vase, Europe, 1960s
Small Midcentury Deep Red Burgundy Vase, Europe, 1960s

Small Midcentury Deep Red Burgundy Vase, Europe, 1960s

$116

Small Midcentury Deep Red Burgundy Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Deep red burgundy 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. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

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

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

$82

Midcentury Vintage Slim 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

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

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

$151

Mid Century Vintage Sand Beige Artistic Glass Vase, Candlestick, 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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Jerome Massier - Corbeille tressée en céramique bleue
Jerome Massier - Corbeille tressée en céramique bleue

Jerome Massier - Corbeille tressée en céramique bleue

$2,583

Jerome Massier - Corbeille tressée en céramique bleue

By Jerome Massier

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jerome Massier France, circa 1950 Corbeille tressée en céramique bleue Dimensions : 7,5 x 26 Très bel état.

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief
1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief

1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief

$325

1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief

By Bay Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful West German ceramic floor vase. Marked '92-45' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental and e...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

$211

Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass Red 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 20 cm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s

$1,027

Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Glazed "Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray, Bitossi Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful and large round midcentury ashtray in blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu). This amazing piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy during 1960s. Thi...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Mid Century Blue Artistic Twisted Vase, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Artistic Twisted Vase, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Artistic Twisted Vase, Europe, 1960s

$129

Mid Century Blue Artistic Twisted Vase, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Blue twisted 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 outer...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Purple Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Purple Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Purple Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

$105

Mid Century Vintage Purple Dots Small 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Vase
Mid-Century Italian Vase

Mid-Century Italian Vase

$581

Mid-Century Italian Vase

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful roughly glazed, in white, orange and black, vase from Italy 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Cauliflower Tureen Centerpiece in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s
Majolica Cauliflower Tureen Centerpiece in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s

Majolica Cauliflower Tureen Centerpiece in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s

$1,291Sale Price|20% Off

Majolica Cauliflower Tureen Centerpiece in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Cauliflower Tureen Centerpice with Ladle, Majolica, Glazed Ceramic. Spain, 1960s Eye-catching hand painted Manises ceramic cauliflower with leaves l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Green Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Green Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Green Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s

$105

Mid Century Vintage Green Decorative Glass Vase Pot, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in very good condition. One defects - shown on picture. Only one unique piece. .

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist White Ceramic Cylinder Vase
Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist White Ceramic Cylinder Vase

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist White Ceramic Cylinder Vase

$8,500

Georges Jouve French Ceramic Artist White Ceramic Cylinder Vase

By Georges Jouve

Located in Chicago, IL

Georges Jouve cylindriacl white glazed vase France c 1950"s. Matte white exterior exhibiting the most desirable subtle texture with a shiny turquoise and dark green interior glazes....

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s
Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s

Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s

$305

Mid Century Big Porcelain Hand Painted Flowers Vase Candy Box, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique hand painted vase box for candies. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Hand painted in 1960s in Germany.  

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Andre Baud for Vallauris, Ceramic Jug and 6 Goblets Set, 1960s
Andre Baud for Vallauris, Ceramic Jug and 6 Goblets Set, 1960s

Andre Baud for Vallauris, Ceramic Jug and 6 Goblets Set, 1960s

$998 / set

Andre Baud for Vallauris, Ceramic Jug and 6 Goblets Set, 1960s

By Vallauris, André Baud

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of seven pieces each piece features a hand-painted decoration, with a graphic play of brown, black, blue and yellow lines on a white back ground. The interior of the glasses and ...

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

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

$692

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 26 cm...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

1953 hand painted signed Art Glazed Ceramic Plate by Salvatore Meli Rome Italy
1953 hand painted signed Art Glazed Ceramic Plate by Salvatore Meli Rome Italy

1953 hand painted signed Art Glazed Ceramic Plate by Salvatore Meli Rome Italy

$10,427

1953 hand painted signed Art Glazed Ceramic Plate by Salvatore Meli Rome Italy

By Salvatore Meli

Located in London, GB

This is 1953 Art glazed Ceramic Charger Painted with two stylised blue figures suggesting dance movement on an off white background with earth brown and grass green soil with a touch...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Ceramic Dishes by Josep Vilà Clara, Spain, 1960's
Pair of Ceramic Dishes by Josep Vilà Clara, Spain, 1960's

Pair of Ceramic Dishes by Josep Vilà Clara, Spain, 1960's

$1,482 / set

Pair of Ceramic Dishes by Josep Vilà Clara, Spain, 1960's

By Josep Vilà Clara Garriga

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of ceramic dishes by Spanish ceramist Josep Vilà Clara, 1960's. Glazed ceramic with iridescent metallic luster. Signed.

Category

1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Bowl Enameled, circa 1960 Scandinavian
Stoneware Bowl Enameled, circa 1960 Scandinavian

Stoneware Bowl Enameled, circa 1960 Scandinavian

$425

Stoneware Bowl Enameled, circa 1960 Scandinavian

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Stoneware bowl, enameled; Made in scandinavie circa 1960. Signed.

Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

1960/70s Danish Large turquoise Ceramic Platter by Kähler
1960/70s Danish Large turquoise Ceramic Platter by Kähler

1960/70s Danish Large turquoise Ceramic Platter by Kähler

$804

1960/70s Danish Large turquoise Ceramic Platter by Kähler

By Herman August Kähler

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

1960/70s large ceramic platter by Kähler with glossy turquoise glaze. Very decorative and great as a statement piece on any table. Perfect condition, no flaws. Diameter: 41 cm (16....

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

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

$105

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Light Blue Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Light Blue Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Light Blue Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

$294

Light Blue Vase by Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vase by Vladislav Urban - Czechoslovakian glass designer. Produced in 1960s. Pressed glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. The pic...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

French Wall Hanging Blue and White Spice Jars with Thermometer
French Wall Hanging Blue and White Spice Jars with Thermometer

French Wall Hanging Blue and White Spice Jars with Thermometer

$515 / set

French Wall Hanging Blue and White Spice Jars with Thermometer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Wall Hanging Blue and White Spice Jars with Thermometer 6 Blue and White Spice Jars with lids and a Matching Thermometer The set of canisters is is displayed on a sturdy Pi...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

$446

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

Materials

Ceramic

Joseph Elie 1950 20th century design white and black ceramic vase handmade
Joseph Elie 1950 20th century design white and black ceramic vase handmade

Joseph Elie 1950 20th century design white and black ceramic vase handmade

$811

Joseph Elie 1950 20th century design white and black ceramic vase handmade

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Joseph Elie 20th century design unique handmade production White and black ceramic vase Signed original perfect condition height 24 cm Large 10 cm

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green and White Ceramic Mugs - Set of 6
Green and White Ceramic Mugs - Set of 6

Green and White Ceramic Mugs - Set of 6

$75 / set

Green and White Ceramic Mugs - Set of 6

Located in Fairfield, CA

A lovely set of 6 vintage pottery mugs. White interiors with a green exterior glaze. Each measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3"H

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Elizabeth Raeburn Blue Glazed Raku Studio Art Pottery Vase Vintage Ceramics
Elizabeth Raeburn Blue Glazed Raku Studio Art Pottery Vase Vintage Ceramics

Elizabeth Raeburn Blue Glazed Raku Studio Art Pottery Vase Vintage Ceramics

$750

Elizabeth Raeburn Blue Glazed Raku Studio Art Pottery Vase Vintage Ceramics

By Fantoni

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sculptural vase by Elizabeth Raeburn United Kingdom potter. Blue Ruku glaze abstract Studio art pottery vase. Measures: 9 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 8 inches high.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Mid Century Vintage Yellow Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Yellow Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Yellow Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

$105

Mid Century Vintage Yellow Dots Small 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Mauve Glaze
Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Mauve Glaze

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Mauve Glaze

$3,200

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Mauve Glaze

By Jacques and Dani Ruelland

Located in Chicago, IL

An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale lavendar mauve glaze. Signed. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramique Francaise des Anne...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Green Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Green Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Green Dots Small Murano Vase, Italy, 1960s

$105

Mid Century Vintage Green Dots Small 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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Small Vase, Italy, 1960s
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Small Vase, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Small Vase, Italy, 1960s

$82

Mid Century Vintage Transparent Art Glass Small Vase, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage glass in good original condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. Only one unique piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Crystal

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

$2,818 / set

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mini Midcentury Red Green and Blue Empoli Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s
Mini Midcentury Red Green and Blue Empoli Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s

Mini Midcentury Red Green and Blue Empoli Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s

$129

Mini Midcentury Red Green and Blue Empoli Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Unique Empoli small Vase. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Gray Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Midcentury Gray Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

Midcentury Gray Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

$105

Midcentury Gray Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Gray Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only one ...

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's
Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's

$2,900 / set

Vintage Kutani Hand Painted Porcelain Foo Dogs With 22K Gold Japan, 1950's

Located in North Miami, FL

These large and fabulous pair of RARE vintage late 1940's to early 1950's Kutani Japan handcrafted and hand painted foo dog lions are very commanding both in stature and execution of meticulous painted detail with 22 carat gold leaf throughout. The persimmon color of a burnt hue porcelain ceramic porcelain male and female matched pair of foo dogs have a mariage decoration. These are a stunning and gorgeous example of Japanese 2oth Century Arts and a lost art form. The foo dogs are ferocious shishi lions with very colorful and detailed Kutano style moriage porcelain...

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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Gold

Painted and Polished Ceramic Female Bust by Clelia Bertetti, Italy
Painted and Polished Ceramic Female Bust by Clelia Bertetti, Italy

Painted and Polished Ceramic Female Bust by Clelia Bertetti, Italy

$2,289

Painted and Polished Ceramic Female Bust by Clelia Bertetti, Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

This polished ceramic bust by Clelia Bertetti was made in 1936. She funded Le Bertetti, a ceramic manufacturing company in Turin, that she managed from 1932 til 1942. The company cl...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

1960's Austrian Ceramic Vase (W.German Keramik)
1960's Austrian Ceramic Vase (W.German Keramik)

1960's Austrian Ceramic Vase (W.German Keramik)

$130Sale Price|27% Off

1960's Austrian Ceramic Vase (W.German Keramik)

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Bern, CH

Late 60's to mid-1970's Austrian (West German Ceramic) Vase with vibrant blue & yellow/orange glaze. Numbered on base: Austria 1525 - 28 Produced in Austria for Carstens Keramik,...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

1960’s Burkart Keramik (Switzerland) ‘Wild Horses’ ceramic decorative wall plate
1960’s Burkart Keramik (Switzerland) ‘Wild Horses’ ceramic decorative wall plate

1960’s Burkart Keramik (Switzerland) ‘Wild Horses’ ceramic decorative wall plate

$190

1960’s Burkart Keramik (Switzerland) ‘Wild Horses’ ceramic decorative wall plate

Located in Bern, CH

1960’s Burkart Keramik (Switzerland) ceramic ‘Wild Horses’ decorative wall plate. With makers mark on the reverse side. Two holes on rear for wall hanging. Red black, grey, & whi...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980
Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980

Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980

$1,526

Abstract Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Joelle Deroubaix circa 1980

By Joelle Deroubaix

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Joelle Deroubaix Original abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture Elegant black ceramic glazes colors 20th mid-century french design Unique piece Signed at the base He...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Stunning Round Ceramic Plates by Jeppe Hagedorn, Denmark 1960s
Set of Stunning Round Ceramic Plates by Jeppe Hagedorn, Denmark 1960s

Set of Stunning Round Ceramic Plates by Jeppe Hagedorn, Denmark 1960s

$3,518 / set

Set of Stunning Round Ceramic Plates by Jeppe Hagedorn, Denmark 1960s

Located in Rijssen, NL

Beautiful set of three ceramic plates by Jeppe Hagendorn, Denmark 1960s. This stunning ceramic set with blue and beige tones and a beautiful glaze are real eye catchers and statemen...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

"Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
"Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

"Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

$563

"Blue Rimini" Ceramic Ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and extremely rare rectangular ceramic ashtray in the iconic glazed “Rimini Blu” color. This stylish piece was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in Italy durin...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl
Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl

$346

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Bowl

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning and vibrant bowl with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7892. Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the fi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed
white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed

white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed

$1,047

white and black 20th century ceramic vase abstract decoration signed

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

20th century White and black stoneware ceramic vase Abstract ceramic glazes colors original perfect condition Signed under the base height 16 cm Large 16 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

$1,200 / set

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Exceptional quality over these vases produced in Sweden at Rörstrand factory and designed by Gunnar Nylund. It was made in 1950s and has a nice shimmer glaze with fine lines. Part...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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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