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New / Old Stock Inlaid Wood "Floral" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool brand new / old stock inlaid wood "flora" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Studio Made Salt
Pepper Shakers by California Artist Milton Cavagnaro
By Milton Cavagnaro
Located in Oakland, CA
Hand crafted salt and pepper shakers by Bay Area artist Milton Cavagnaro, he was a jeweler, painter and craft maker such as these shakers for example. Black wooden bodies in a modern...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Robert Trout California Studio Made Allied Crafts Laminated Wood Cutting Board
By Robert Trout
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Inlaid wood cutting board created by woodworker and jeweler Robert Trout of San Diego, California
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks
Materials
Wood
Four Piece "Space Age" Serving Set of by Metlox of California
By Metlox Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool four piece "Space Age" serving set by Metlox of California, circa 1960s. The pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid san Francisco Cable Car Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Vintage California Blue Glaze Planter Pot with Saucer by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern ceramic pottery planter manufactured by Gainey Ceramics of La Verne, California
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
Allan Adler California Midcentury Modern Pipkin
By Allan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver pipkin. Made by Allan Adler in California. Round and tapering
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Allan Adler California Midcentury Modern Creamer
Sugar
By Allan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver creamer and sugar. Made by Allan Adler in California. Creamer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Dodds Abstract Studio Ceramic Tray 1960s, California
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful abstract ceramic tray by California potter, Rose Dodds, circa 1960s. Signed by artist.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Rare Teapot by Heath Ceramics California Design
By Heath Ceramics
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare teapot design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice lines ceramic
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Materials
Copper
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea
Sand Ceramic Cup, California, c.1960
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Ceramic Cup, California, c.1960.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Large Ceramic Serving Bowl, California, c.1960
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea & Sand Large Ceramic Serving Bowl , California, c.1960
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Sea
Sand Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edith Heath Coupe Line Pottery Green Sea & Sand Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
Barbara Willis California Modern Ceramic Canoe Tray
By Barbara Willis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California. Willis studied with studio ceramist Laura Andreson at UCLA and was influenced by Glen Lukens of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early David Cressey California Modern Stoneware Pitcher
By David Cressey
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stoneware pitcher with large looped handle created by David Cressey. Pitcher measures 9" in height by 8" diameter. Signed Cressey '57 on bottom. In very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Modern Rare Large Salad Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design
By Heath Ceramics
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare double tone large bowl design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Rare 2 Tone Large Bowl by Heath Ceramics California Design
By Heath Ceramics
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare double tone large bowl design by Heath Ceramics of San Francisco California nice
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Alice Smith California Studio Pottery Mug
By Chalice of California
Located in Fairfield, CA
California. Decorated with a series of figures carved into the sides of the mug. Finished in a matte green
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics Teapot circa 1950s, California
By Edith Heath
Located in Oakland, CA
Gorgeous stoneware teapot with wrapped copper handle designed by Edith Heath for Heath Ceramics
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Copper
California Modern Studio Pottery Jar with Abstract Pattern by Don Jennings
By Don Jennings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in orange County, California, worked as instructor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
California Modern Incised Studio Pottery Vessel with Lid by Don Jennings
By Don Jennings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
California Modern Studio Pottery Urn with Leaf Pattern by Don Jennings
By Don Jennings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
California Modern Large Studio Pottery Jar with Lid by Don Jennings
By Don Jennings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pearlized Blue Shell Ceramic Serving Platter by Maurice Ceramics Of California
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
with Maurice Ceramics of California. Use it to serve crudites with a dip, or hang it on a wall to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Compote
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio stoneware compote created by Claremont, California ceramist, Rupert Deese
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rupert Deese Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase Vessel
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics and pottery collection or very eye-catching
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Harrison McIntosh California Studio Stoneware Bowl
By Harrison McIntosh
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large stoneware open bowl created by master ceramist Harrison McIntosh of Claremont, California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
1974 Raul Coronel Stoneware California Studio Vase
By Raul Coronel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio vase made by Raul Coronel, 1974. Vase measures 8 3/4" by 6 3/4". Signed Raul, 74
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Laura F. Andreson California Modernist Porcelain Bowl Cup
By Laura Andreson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
ceramicist and educator in Los Angeles, California. She received a bachelor's degree in education at the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Doyle Lane Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Weed Pot Vase
By Doyle Lane
Located in Studio City, CA
A very rare, beautifully glazed weed pot by famed Mid-century California artist/ potter Doyle Lane
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Signed California Studio Stoneware Weed Pot Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Small stoneware weed pot vase, circa 1970s. Vase is signed faintly therefore hard to determine what is says and who the artist is. In very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Dora De Larios California Studio Bulbous Stoneware Vase
By Dora De Larios
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, California. Vase measures 12" high by 10" in diameter and is signed De Larios on the inside foot. In very
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Creme Tall Handmade California Ceramic / Wabi Sabi Interior Sculpture
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Large Scale Grey Crackle Glaze California Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large, signed grey to light ochre California Studio pottery vase measuring 13" by 8". Signed G
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Rupert Deese Stoneware Pair of California Studio Bottle Decanters
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of California studio stoneware bottle decanters created by Rupert Deese of Claremont
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Larry Carnes Speckled Blue California Studio Pottery Weed Pot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Speckled, baby blue weed pot created by Larry Carnes of Ojai, California. Piece measures 2" by 3.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Crème Handmade California Ceramic Interior Sculpture Wabi Sabi Midcentury
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Medium Crème Handmade California Ceramic Vase Interior Sculpture Wabi Sabi
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Vintage Morris Cotter Massive Charlie Chaplain Vase, circa 1970s, California
By James Morris Cotter
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s.
Morris Cotter (1940-2021) was born in Albany, California. His first interaction with clay was
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay
Caleb Siemon Pair of Hand Blown California Modern Glass Vases
By Caleb Siemon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glass vases made by Caleb Siemon of Siemon & Salazar, California. Tall bottle form measures
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Kidney Shape Ceramic Large Bowl by California Artist Barney Reid
By Barney Reid
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and unique kidney shape ceramic bowl signed by San Diego artist Barney Reid, circa 1960s in a terracotta, orange ,brownish color with a glaze finish excellent condition no chip...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards California Modern Studio Pottery Triple Spouted Vessel Sculpture
By Joel Edwards
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Triple spouted ceramic sculpture vessel created by California studio potter Joel Edwards. Piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Otto and Vivika Heino California Modern Crackle Glaze Weed Pot
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crackle glazed weed pot created by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California. Piece measures 3.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
California Modern Large “Sgraffito” Pot by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Gainey ceramics.
Manufacturer: Gainey ceramics.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
California Modern Studio Pottery Soup Tureen by Don Jennings
By Don Jennings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Don Jennings, a prominent local ceramicist based in Orange County, California, worked as instructor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Soup Tureens
Materials
Stoneware
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Mid-Century Pottery Sculpture
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
Peterson at the University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
California Palm Creamer by Metlox
By Metlox Manufacturing Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
California Palm Creamer By Metlox Poppytrail.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Tom McMillin Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vessel
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stoneware vessel with exploding spores by Tom McMillin of California. Piece measures 5.5” high by 6
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Signed California Studio Foamy Glazed Stoneware Vase
By Gerrit B.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio pottery vase with foamy glaze created by Gerrit B. Piece measures 8.5" by 6" and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
California Pottery Flamingo Statues signed Will-George
By Will George
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handmade Flamingo Statues signed by California Potter "Will-George", circa 1940. This set includes
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Tray with Frogs, Couroc, Monterey, California 1960s
By The Couroc Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
Tray with frogs.
Resin,
Couroc, Monterey, California
1960s.
Charming whimsical oval tray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Floor Lamp Wishon Harrel Stoneware Ceramics, Mid-Century California Modern
By Wishon-Harrell
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage ceramic floor lamp by Wishon-Harrell.
Beautiful and unusual floor lamp with beautiful graphics.
The base has the original cork under the base.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Ceramic Apple Sculpture
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio large stoneware apple created by Claremont, California ceramist, Rupert Deese
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
1970s California Studio Stoneware Pottery Pinched Weed Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio pottery pinched weed vase with bold sgrafitto texture. Vase measures 5.5' by 4.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Anthony H. Ivins California Studio Lava Stoneware Platter
By Anthony H. Ivins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stoneware platter with lava crater glaze created by California studio potter, Anthony Ivins
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Larry Goldman California Studio Abstract Modernist Stoneware Lidded Urn
By Larry Goldman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Goldman". Purchased in Northern California. In very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage California Studio Pottery Vase by Paul Pressburger, Signed
By Paul Pressburger
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic vintage ceramic Studio Pottery vase made in California signed Paul Pressburger, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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California Modern Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of california modern ceramics available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct california modern ceramics — often made from ceramic, stoneware and pottery — can elevate any home. Find 108 antique and vintage california modern ceramics at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of california modern ceramics available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. California modern ceramics are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made california modern ceramics over the years, but those made by Gainey Pottery, Don Jennings and Rupert Deese are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are California Modern Ceramics?
California modern ceramics can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $637, while the lowest priced sells for $149 and the highest can go for as much as $3,850.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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