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Gainey Ceramics AC14 AC 14 Pottery Planter, La Verne, California, Mid-Century
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Classic, organic modern Gainey Ceramics glazed planter, model AC14.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware California Studio Bottleneck Vase
By F. Carlton Ball
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Enormous stoneware California studio bottleneck vase with sgraffito textured design, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage California Original Ceramic Pottery Ashtray
By Edith Heath
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Classic mid-century modern ashtray in brown and orange, gold glazed ceramic.
The ceramic tray is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Beatrice Wood Signed Volcanic Black Lava Glaze Mid-Century Modern Bowl Dish
By Beatrice Wood
Located in Studio City, CA
started to use her now-famous "Beato".
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern ceramics
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Joel Edwards Stoneware California Studio Vessel
By Joel Edwards
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sprouted vessel or unconventional vase created by Joel Edwards of Los Angeles, California. Piece
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Ira Bates Carved Stoneware California Modernist Bowl
By Ira Bates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Carved stoneware bowl created by Ira Bates of Los Angeles, California. Bates studied at California
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
1970s James Wayne Organic California Modern Studio Glass Goblets
By James Wayne
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s smoked glass organic goblets made by California glass blower, James Wayne. Wayne taught at
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Midcentury California Pottery Ashtray by Sascha Brastoff
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in San Diego, CA
mat black and is signed "Sascha B F8". Would make a wonderful addition to any Mid-Century Modern space
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Pottery
California Pottery Flamingo Statue by Will-George
By Will George
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Handmade flamingo statue signed by California Potter "Will-George", circa 1940. This set includes
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
"Ducks" Tray by Couroc of California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool inlaid wood "Ducks" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The try is in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Couroc Tray with Frogs, Monterey, California 1970s
By The Couroc Company
Located in Downingtown, PA
Couroc tray with frogs.
Resin,
Monterey, California
1970s.
Charming whimsical oval tray
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Resin
Vintage Mid-Century Large Ceramic Bowl in the style of Joel Edwards California
By Joel Edwards, Heath Ceramics
Located in San Diego, CA
.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Eclectic, Coastal, Modern, Boho, Organic Modern, Minimalist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large California Ceramic Ashtray in Bright Colors
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
California Pottery, large vintage ceramic ashtray in retro bright orange, red, browns and yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Tom McMillan California Studio Pottery Lidded Vessel
By Tom Mcmillin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
California stoneware studio pottery lidded vessel made by Tom McMillin. Piece stands 7" in height
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Otto and Vivika Heino California Studio Stoneware Bowl
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stoneware bowl with cobalt glazed interior, created by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
LaGardo Tackett Studio Pottery Platter Pasadena California Design
By La Gardo Tackett
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and huge party plate or shallow dish by the Southern California master, hand signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Stoneware
Inlaid Wood Cats Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool inlaid wood "Cats" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The try is in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Vintage Midcentury Freeman McFarlin Ceramic Ashtray California USA, 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage midcentury Freeman McFarlin Ceramic Ashtray. Anthony Freeman McFarland mid century ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Sascha Brastoff California USA Pottery Cigar Ashtray Catchall 1950s
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Sascha Brastoff California USA Pottery Cigar Ashtray, catchall.
Mid-century 1950s Rare Large Cigar
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards Ceramic Charger, Abstract Design, California Studio Potter
By Joel Edwards
Located in Phoenix, AZ
bottom - Edwards.
In mint condition measuring 12.5 inches diameter.
Joel Edwards, a California potter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pottery
Materials
Pottery
California Studio Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Vase by Bob Kinzie
By Bob Kinzie, Affiliated Craftsmen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Bob Kinzie.
Manufacturer: Affiliated Craftsmen.
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Polia William Pillin Blue Bell Shaped California Studio Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large, bell shaped, high gloss vase created by Polia and William Pillin of Los Angeles, California
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Otto and Vivika Heino Stoneware California Studio Pottery Vase
By Otto and Vivika Heino
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand thrown stoneware vase made an decorated by Otto and Vivika Heino of Ojai, California. Vase
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Rupert Deese California 60s Art Pottery Low Ashtray Bowl
By Rupert J. Deese
Located in New York, NY
An original California art pottery low bowl by famed ceramic artist, Rupert Deese. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Ceramic
Inlaid Wood Birds / Sparrows Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool inlaid wood "Birds / Sparrows" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Inlaid Wood "Farm / Barn" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool inlaid wood "Farm / Barn" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The tray
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Inlaid "Roadrunner" Lidded Box by Couroc of California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
An inlaid "Roadrunner" lidded box by Couroc of California, circa 1970s. The box is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Inlaid Wood "Teddy Bear" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool inlaid wood "Teddy Bear" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The tray is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Annemarie Davidson Abstract Copper Enamel Decorative Plate California Modern
By Annemarie Davidson
Located in Washington, DC
Davidson, a chemist and molecular biologist. The Davidsons moved to Sierra Madre, California in 1946 where
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Midcentury Ceramic Flower Plates, Stewart B. McCullogh, California
By Stewart B. McCulloch
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair of Midcentury ceramic flower plates, Stewart B. McCullogh, California. Lovely glaze of white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
20th-C. California Studio Pottery Asparagus Salt
Pepper - Patricia Garrett
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This set of asparagus salt and pepper shakers were hand crafted by California artist, Patricia
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
California Pottery Chop Plate Possibly Catalina or Pacific Pottery
By Catalina Pottery, Pacific Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Classic California orange glaze ceramic chop plate, possibly Pacific, or Catalina Pottery, unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Raul Coronel Studio Pottery Planter or Fruit Bowl California Design
By Raul Coronel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice studio design with wonderful fissures in the glaze technique.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Inlaid "Owl" Trays by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of three super cool inlaid wood "Owl" trays handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Set of Four Inlaid "Roadrunner" Trays by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of four super cool inlaid wood "Roadrunner" trays handcrafted by Couroc California, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
California Modern Large “Sgraffito” Pot by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramics.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1970s.
Dimensions: 16.5″ H
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Ceramic
California Studio Pottery Glazed Ceramic Lamp Base Signed R.A. Brookes, 1950s
By R. A. Brookes
Located in Chula Vista, CA
, USA.
Handcrafted stoneware Mid-Century Modern
Dimensions: 23" x 15 " in diameter
Original vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Dorothy C. Thorpe California Persimmon Orange
Gold Dinnerware Set Four
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Dorothy C. Thorpe California Persimmon pattern Orange & Gold Dinnerware Set
Service for four
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Westwood Ware California Pottery Ceramic Bowl Centerpiece, Gold and Black Dots
Located in New York, NY
Striking gold and black centerpiece bowl by Westwood Ware California Pottery. The gold contrasts
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Ceramic
California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in New Windsor, NY
Vibrant orange glazed ceramic planter. Unsigned Gainey ceramics from Laverne, California. Large and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic
California Modern Architectural Pottery Planter by Gainey Ceramics
By Gainey Pottery
Located in New Windsor, NY
and plate, gainey ceramics, Laverne, California. The planter measures 12" diameter x 10" high. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Set of 6 Enameled on Copper Navy Blue Coasters Midcentury California Design
By Ellamarie
Jackson Woolley
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of 6 enameled on copper coasters in navy blue color circa 1960s, California design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Metlox Poppy Trail California Contemporary 32 Piece Dinner Service for Eight
By Metlox Manufacturing Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Set of Metlox poppy trail California contemporary. Eight pieces each dinner plate soup bowl, small
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Pottery
Rare MCM Inlaid "American Embassy - Moscow" Tray by Couroc of California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM inlaid "American Embassy - Moscow" tray by Couroc of California, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
Vintage Bronze "Parrot On Perch" Bottle Opener
By California Art Bronze Foundry, LA
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage bronze "Parrot On Perch" bottle opener by Ipex.
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Bronze
Pond Farm Covered Jar circa 1960 Marguerite Wildenhain California Modern
By Marguerite Wildenhain
Located in Mobile, AL
enormous influence on the direction of mid century California ceramics. This early Bauhaus design jar is of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Suite of California Studio Pottery Ceramics by Pottery Craft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a collection of 12 pieces of handcrafted California Ceramics with lovely abstract glazing
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
A Wonderful California Extra Large Ceramic Vase in Lava Glaze
Located in Portland, OR
A Wonderful California Extra Large Cermanic Vase in Lava Glaze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Edwards Ceramic Pot with Custom Walnut Lid, California, 1960s
By Joel Edwards
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning abstract ceramic pot designed by Joel Edwards, circa 1960s. Solid walnut turned lid is a contemporary addition. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Walnut
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vessel by California Artist Robert Maxwell Circa 1960s
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A hand-thrown and glazed ceramic vessel by California Studio ceramicist Robert Maxwell. This circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Fantastic 1960s California Modern Ceramic Vessel
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic California Modern ceramic vessel.
Stoneware, glazed.
Biomorphic shape with an explosion
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Jerome
Evelyn Ackerman Ceramic Bowl California
By Evelyn
Jerome Ackerman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Beautiful and whimsical ceramic bowl with birds perched, designed by Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman. This piece has rarely been seen. Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Clay
California Craft Grand Tray by Thomas Martwick
Located in Portland, OR
A wonderful California craft tray by Thomas Martwick. The tray is wonderfully carved and beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Collection of California Dinnerware, Winfield "Bird of Paradise" Dinner Service
By Winfield 2
Located in Crockett, CA
Huge set of California dinnerware by Winfield Pottery Co. Pattern name is "Bird of Paradise". This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Win Ng Mid-Century California Studio Pot
By Win Ng
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Excellent condition
Win Ng (1936-1991) was an abstract expressionist working in ceramics in the San
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Vessel by Frank Willet, California
By Frank Willet
Located in Surprise, AZ
Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery vessel by Frank Willet, California. Large and colorful Studio
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Gainey Pottery Ceramic Pot or Planter, La Verne, California
By Gainey Pottery
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice ceramic pot or planter by Gainey Ceramics of La Verne, California. Best used with another
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
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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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