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Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960 s Italian Hand Painted Lobster Soup Tureen with Underplate
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A whimsical hand painted Italian ceramic tureen with lobster. The lobster lid with shell design on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 1960s Ferlaro White Ceramic Pine Cone Table Lamp
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1960s Ferlaro White Ceramic Pine Cone Table Lamp Measurements are for the CEramic structure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Modern Ceramic and Walnut Italian Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern walnut and ceramic Italian table lamps with hand-painted detail. Height to light
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Midcentury Ceramic Pottery Vase, 1960s Beautiful and quite rare
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

1960s Italian Albisola Fish-Shaped Ceramic Tableware Set
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vibrant 1960s ceramic fish tableware set, likely from the renowned Italian pottery town of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Ceramic Bowl With Stripes By Alvino Bagni For Raymor Ca 1960 s
By Alvino Bagni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare and unusual bowl by Alvino Bagni, made for Raymor, ca' early 1960's. Blue, green, yellow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Awesome Italian Ceramic Handcrafted Lion Coffee Table Base, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Look into his eyes, he`s so proud. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Argelato, BO
This vase is a splendid example of Bitossi ceramics, produced by the Italian manufacturer in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful large Ceramic Cigar Ashtray Catchall Bertoncello, Italy, 1960s Vintage
By Bertoncello
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern ashtray or catchall, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Italian Ceramic Lotus Flower Faux Bamboo Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian ceramic faux bamboo and lotus flower floor lamp, with lily pad base.. Lotus blossoms
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bitossi for Rosenthal Textured Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Rosenthal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A refined mid-century ceramic vase produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal, made in Italy during the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s
By Mancioli Pottery
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual black and white ceramic vase, hand-painted by Mancioli, Italy, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Multicolor Pottery Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Elio Schiavon
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Elliptical-shaped midcentury modern design pottery ceramic vase designed by italian artist Elio
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Flower Pot by Victor Cerrato, Italy 1960s
By Victor Cerrato
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large Ceramic flower pot by Victor Cerrato (1917 - 2008), Italy 1960s. Victor (Vittorio) Cerrato
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Metal

1960s Marcello Fantoni Abstract Italian Modernist Raymor Ceramic Vase
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale Italian abstract Italian modernist vase created by Marcello Fantoni of Florence, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Panel by Marcello Fantoni, Italy 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Hellouw, NL
This horizontal ceramic wall panel by Marcello Fantoni captures a visual narrative rooted in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni, Italy, Ceramic Vase in Yellow Glaze, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011), Italy. Ceramic vase in yellow glaze. 1960s. Marked. In perfect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ceramic Cylindric Vase by Il Picchio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindric vase in yellow ceramic by Il Picchio. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The original
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage italian ceramic artichoque table lamp, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming white ceramic artichoque table lamp. This italian made table lamp comes with it's
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Small Black Panther Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also medium and large black panthers
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20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Italian Ceramic African Women Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent and rare large lamp in gold and silver ceramic dating from the 60s representing an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Coronetti Cunardo, Italy. Narrow-necked ceramic vase. Approx. 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Coronetti Cunardo, Italy. Narrow-necked ceramic vase. Hand-decorated with a female motif
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Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Multicoloured Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern multicoloured ceramic vase
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1960s Bassano Ceramic Centerpiece Bowls - Italian Mid-Century Elegance
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of 1960s Bassano Ceramic Centerpiece Bowls – Italian Mid-Century Elegance Bring a touch of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Big Rare Ceramic Tiger Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
in 1960s in Italy. All defects and chipping are on pictures.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture Manufactured in Faenza, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian, 1960s ceramic sculpture manufactured in Faenza.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Ceramic Cup Vide-Poches Signed by Les Argonautes, Vallauris, 1960 s
By Les Argonautes
Located in Paris, FR
Signed Les Argonautes , Vallauris. The Ceramic Workshop "Les Argonautes" was created in 1953 in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Ceramic Lamp, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy
By Aldo Londi
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage ceramic table lamp with lampshade, Italian production Aldo Londi - Bitossi from the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Green Spotted Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic table lamp by Bitossi, Italy, 1960s. Striking animalesque spotted pattern in different
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Gorgeous Vase by Bertoncello in Ceramic. Made in Italy
By Bertoncello
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous vase by Bertoncello, in ceramic. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Ceramic Boxer Dog Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
sculpture. Boxer dog was produced in 1960s in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Midcentury Aldo Londi Blue Ceramic Italian Centerpiece for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Roma, IT
Italy during the 1960s for Bitossi. This fantastic item is magnificent because the brilliant blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Bright Happy, Smiley Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Happy and smiley hand painted ceramic plate from DeSimone, Italy, circa 1960s A super, fun plate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sconces Ceramic Enameled Sculpture. Italy, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of sconces wall lights lamps in ceramic terracotta lava stone enameled sculpture. Slight
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lava, Enamel

Mid-Century Bowl in Ceramic from Sica/Sicart, Italy, 1960s
By SICA
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Bowl in Ceramic from Sica / Sicart, Italy, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Four 1960s Italian Ceramic Sculptures of Men and Horses
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Four 1960s ceramic figures. 2 men and 2 horses.
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Vintage 1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Nanni Valentini Large Ceramic Bowl for Ceramica Arcore, Italy 1960s
By Arcore Ceramica 1, Nanni Valentini
Located in Milan, IT
Sublime Nanni Valentini large bowl for Ceramica Arcore Signed CA.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pink Turqoise Kitschy Napkin-shaped Ceramic Dish Platter, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two Napkin-shaped ceramic dishes; one pink/golden bowl/dish imitating a tied napkin, one turquoise
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni, Italy, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1960 s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Marcello Fantoni (b.1915), Italy. Unique vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful polychrome glaze. 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Rare Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic Rabbit Signed, 1960s, Italy
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Vis, NL
Vintage rare Tommaso Barbi white ceramic rabbit. 1960s Made in Italy. This piece is in near
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A large 1960 s glazed ceramic hand-carved and decorated lamp
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
1950's or early 1960's and very probably originates from Italy or France. The wiring and lamp fittings
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic, Wood

Space Age Vintage Red Ceramic Totem Floor Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A space age red vintage ceramic totem floor lamp, which was designed and handmade in Italy in the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Floor Lamps

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Ceramic, Glass

Large Vintage Hand Painted Italian Ceramic Plate with Flowers, 1960s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
We adore antique and vintage ceramic plates, that we primarily source from the countryside regions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Large Ceramic Pair of Marcello Fantoni Lamps, Italy, 1960s
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Mid Century Modern ceramic lamps made by famed Italian ceramist Marcello
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Luciano Vichi, Italy, 1960s
By Luciano Vichi
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable ceramic vase by Luciano Vichi. Piece has visual connections with Nanni Valentini and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Italian Brutalist Mediavel Iron and Ceramic Floor Standing Candleholder
Located in London, England
A stunning handcrafted floor standing Brutalist Italian candleholder manufactured circa 1960s. A
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Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Multi Color Italian Ceramic Lamp 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century Modern Multi Color Italian Ceramic Lamp Colorful ceramic table lamp Made in Italy
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Marcello Fantoni Large Scale Abstract Italian Modernist Ceramic Vase
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale Italian abstract Italian modernist vase created by Marcello Fantoni of Florence, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bertoncello
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a beautiful ceramic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Bertoncello
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a beautiful ceramic
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Very Rare Large Orange Ceramic Table Lamp Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These ceramic floor lamp was designed in the 1960s in Italy. The pictures with the lampshades are
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid Century White Ceramic Table Lamp, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This elegant Italian table lamp from the 1960s showcases the sculptural qualities of mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Italian Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi, Assembled by Bergboms, 1960s
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Knivsta, SE
Italian Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi, Assembled by Bergboms, 1960s A striking and highly
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Ceramic 1960s Italy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ceramic 1960s Italy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each ceramic 1960s Italy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ceramic 1960s Italy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each ceramic 1960s Italy bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ceramic 1960s Italy over the years, but those crafted by Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ceramic 1960s Italy?

A ceramic 1960s Italy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $37 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.
Questions About Ceramic 1960s Italy
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few places for ceramic aficionados to visit in Italy. Other than Umbria and Puglia, the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany are excellent epicenters for ceramics. There you will find vibrant colors and folksy animal designs. You can also shop a collection of authentic Italian ceramics from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    There are actually multiple famous ceramic towns in Italy. One is Nove, home to more than 100 pottery workshops, some of which supply pieces for well-known retailers like Macy's and Tiffany Co. Another is Deruta, which has been home to ceramicists since the Middle Ages. Other notable Italian centers for ceramic production include Ravello and Vietri sul Mare. Find a variety of Italian ceramics on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.