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1976 Robert McKeown Handcrafted California Studio Salt
Pepper Shakers
By Robert McKeown
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Handcrafted teak wood and resin salt and pepper shakers by Robert McKeown of California, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Resin, Wood
Sculptural Stoneware Art Pottery Bowl in Fusion Green Glaze 1970s California
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pottery
Unique speckle stoneware art pottery in green glaze. Unusual center sculptural finial point, similar to a weed pot tip.
Measures: 5.13 in diameter x 1.38 height
Signature ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Large Inlaid Walnut Salad Bowl
Servers by Gladmark of California
By Gladmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large inlaid walnut salad bowl by Gladmark of California, circa 1960s. The bowl is in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Stainless Steel
Historical Childs Toy Doll Plate, Indian Chiefs California Gold Rush, circa 1850
By John Thomson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of a series of plates commemorating the California Gold Rush, 1848-1855.
A black transfer print
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Late Victorian Pottery
Materials
Pearlware
Sugar
Creamer Atomic Age Serving Set of by Metlox of California
By Metlox Manufacturing Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool Atomic age sugar & creamer, serving set by Metlox of California, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
La Gardo Tackett California Studio Ceramic Platter with Paleolithic Design
By La Gardo Tackett
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Studio ceramic plate or platter with carved, cave-like design created by La Gardo Tackett. Platter measures .75" high by 10" square. Signed on the bottom in script, Tackett. In very ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage California Ochre Yellow Planter Pot 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
Californian Pro Artisan "Flame Glaze"Tire Planter by David Cressey
John Follis
By Architectural Pottery, John Follis, David Cressey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Californian Pro Artisan "Flame Glaze" Tire Planter by David Cressey & John Follis
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Ceramic Crackle Glaze Plate by Barbara Willis, United States
By Barbara Willis
Located in New York City, NY
ceramics in crackling glazes; a respected figure in the midcentury Californian ceramics Community.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Heath Ceramics Plate Sausalito California USA 1990
By Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This gorgeous plate by Heath Ceramics of Sausalito, CA is perfect for your Mid-Century minimalist
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Charles
Alice Smith Chalice California Pottery Pitcher
By Chalice of California
Located in Miami, FL
combination of their names. They produced artistic utilitarian ceramics and decorative items until the mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Mid-Century Teapot Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics California Cabinmodern McM
By Edith Heath
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears to be unused. In a wonderful speckled tan glaze. Impressed marking is the older HEATH logotype. Copper handle with vinyl braiding. Measures about 9 tall with handle up, and a...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Copper
Edith Heath Pottery Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Edith Heath Pottery Ceramic Teapot, California, c.1960. Very good original condition.
Measures
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
California Art Tile Company Tile California Pottery
Arts and Crafts
By California Pottery
Located in Cincinnati, OH
on camels . Hand colored and crafted by the California Art Tile Company , Richmond California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ashtray by Heath Ceramics
By Edith Heath, Heath Ceramics
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage stoneware studio pottery ashtray designed by Edith and Brian Heath for Heath Ceramics of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Pottery Sculpture Bowl
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
to hold and explore. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Bitter's work or Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Mermaid Sculpture
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
"Beato" on the underside of the base.
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Stan Bitters Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Pottery Planter Vase
By Stan Bitters
Located in Studio City, CA
with a rare glaze. Would be a great addition to any collectors of Bitter's work or Mid-Century Modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Frank Matranga Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Large Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
, Century 21 at Seattle’s World Fair, California State Fair, Young Americans in New York, Los Angeles’ All
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rupert Deese Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeously crafted, beautifully glazed, Mid-Century Modern curved bowl by California master
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Maxwell Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Charger
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern pottery charger by famed California
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern California Studio Signed Pottery Ceramic Weed Pot Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
piece to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics collection or eye-catching stand-alone work.
Dimensions: 7
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
David Cressey Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Table Lamp
By David Cressey
Located in Studio City, CA
with the letter.
Would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or eye
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Rupert Deese Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase Vessel
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous gem of a piece by California master ceramist Rupert Deese who worked closely with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century Modern California Glazed Studio Ceramic Bowl
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
for the Arts (California)
1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film
1992 Gold Medal for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lagardo Tackett
Kenji Fujita California Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate
By Lagardo Tackett
Located in Studio City, CA
An iconic, beautifully designed, and decorated fish plate/ platter by famed Mid Century designers
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
California Studio Pottery
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely piece of California Studio pottery, with a speckled pale grey blue glaze.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century California Studio Walnut Wine Rack
Located in San Jose, CA
bottles and six wine glasses.
Offered by Mid Century Maddist
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Pottery Bud Vase California Design Influenced
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Hyattsville, MD
really captures some of the more collectible design aspects of the Mid-Century era.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-century California Pottery Nude Female Ashtray by Dorothy Kindell
By Dorothy Kindell
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare California pottery ceramic nude ashtray made by Dorothy Kindell. The ashtray features a nude
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards Lidded Vessel, California Studio Pottery
By Joel Edwards
Located in Phoenix, AZ
6.38" H x 11.13" D.
Incised signature - Edwards.
Joel Edwards, a California potter working in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Stanley Feldman California Studio Stoneware Sculpture Vessel
By Stanley Feldman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, California. Feldman graduated with a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from San Francisco State University in 1953
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Joel Edwards Stoneware California Studio Covered Bowl
By Joel Edwards
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Covered bowl or casserole created by California ceramist Joel Edwards. Bowl measures 5.5" in height
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Edward D. Jay Ceramic California Modernist Bowls
By Edward Jay
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four colorful lava glazed ceramic bowls created by Edward D. Jay of California. Bowls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards California Studio Stoneware Triple Sided Vase
By Joel Edwards
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Three sided stoneware vase created by California studio potter Joel Edwards. Vase measures 9.5" by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
William Polia Pillin California Studio Colorful Ceramic Bowl
By Polia Pillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Colorful California studio pottery bowl created by William and Polia Pillin of Los Angeles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Ira Bates California Studio Stoneware Lidded Bowl
By Ira Bates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio stoneware lidded bowl by Ira Bates of Los Angeles, California. Bowl with lid
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Dora De Larios California Studio Pottery Stoneware Candleabra
By Dora De Larios
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Figural candleholder created by Dora De Larios of Los Angeles, California. Piece measures 10" high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Doyle Lane California Studio Ceramic Fish Plaque Sculpture
By Doyle Lane
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic fish plaque sculpture created by Doyle Lane of Los Angeles, California. Washed plaque
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Vernon Kilns California Heritage Large Pitcher, Peach 1950s Mid Century Mod
By Vernon Kilns
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vernonware large ceramic pitcher was made by Vernon Kilns in California in 1950s. The pitcher is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Green Large California Modernist Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large studio pottery bowl, maker unknown circa 1970s. Bowl measures 9" high by 9.5" in diameter. In very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Marc Bellaire Balinese Ceramic Covered Dish California ca 1950s
By Marc Bellaire
Located in Cathedral City, CA
to provide that mid-century modern decorative touch to any interior.
Measures 2 inches high, 8 1/8
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Raul Coronel California Studio Stoneware Sun Flower Charger Platter
By Raul Coronel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California studio stoneware charger or platter created by Raul Coronel of Los Angeles, California
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Otto and Vivika Heino California Studio Ball Weed Vase
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ball weed vase created by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California. Vase measures 4.5" by 4.5" by
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Of Rupert Deese California Studio Pottery Ceramic Apples
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of stoneware apples created by Claremont California ceramist, Rupert Deese. Apples measure 4.5
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
James Lovera California Studio Pottery Lava Crater Glazed Footed Bowl
By James Lovera
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Paper thin porcelain bowl with lava glaze created by James Lovera of Hayward, California. Bowl
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
California Modern Textured 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
Beatrice Wood Signed Iridescent Gold Luster Glaze California Studio Pottery Vase
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Stoneware California Studio Ceramic Lantern
By Stan Bitters
Located in San Diego, CA
Stoneware lantern by San Diego ceramicist, Heidrun Faulconer. Constructed of three hand thrown elements. The center section has three holes. Could be used inside or out as a lantern ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century Modern Multi-Glazed Colored Earthenware Bowl
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
underside.
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics or California art collection
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Vessel Pot
By Laura Andreson, Barbara Beretich
Located in Studio City, CA
Beretich's work or Mid-century ceramics/ pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent work in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Rupert Deese Midcentury California Studio Pottery Ceramic Apple Vessel
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous gem of a piece by California master ceramist Rupert Deese which he commonly referred to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Laura Andreson Signed Large Midcentury California Studio Pottery Bowl, 1953
By Laura Andreson
Located in Studio City, CA
, Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, California
1979 A Century of Ceramics in the United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Robert Maxwell Large Midcentury California Signed Ceramic Pottery Glazed Vase
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Studio City, CA
.
Would clearly stand out in any setting Mid-Century Modern or otherwise.
Dimensions: 7.75" high, 5
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Cat Charger Plate
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
amazing addition to any collection of Beatrice's work or Mid-Century Modern pottery or a fabulous, eye
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Midcentury Studio Pottery Bowl
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
University of Southern California where she graduated with a major in ceramics in 1957. In the 1960s, artist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Dora De Larios Signed Mexican American California Midcentury Studio Pottery Bowl
By Dora De Larios
Located in Studio City, CA
, radiant glow to it. Truly a one-of-a-kind work.
Would be a great addition to any mid-century or modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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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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