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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
Studio O.P.I. for Gabbianelli Vintage Ceramic Green Ashtray New Old Stock
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage green Italian ceramic ashtray designed by Studio O.P.I. for Gabbianelli Ceramiche, made in Milan, Italy, circa 1970. Rare find in original box - new old stock item.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Medium Mid Century Baby Blue Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Blue 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 relief ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

ceramic tile "alphard" design Ettore Sottsass for Cedit The Milan Style
Located in taranto, IT
very rare original glazed ceramic tile "Alphard grigio," designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche d'italia in the 1990s, included in the project "The Milan Style," whose initi...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Aluminum

Mid Century Vintage Purple 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. Two sketches as shown on pictures. Only one unique piece. .
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Edouard Cazaux French Ceramic Gilt Centerpiece Platter with Figures
Located in Miami, FL
Edouard Cazaux French Ceramic Gilt Centerpiece Platter with Figures Offered for sale is a French glazed ceramic and gilt round centerpiece platte...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Pair of West German Mid-Century Yellow Lava Glaze Vases by Scheurich, circa 1965
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Gorgeous pair of vases by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1965. Add a splash of color/colour to your home decor with these beautiful mustard yello...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Thomas Keramik White Rounded Porcelain Vase, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Stunning white porcelain vase by Thomas. The rounded pleat design catches light and shadow beautifully from different angles. Measurements: H 8", W 5.5", D 3".
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Artist Ceramic Wall Plate with Horse Motif by Helmut Schäffenacker / Ulm
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Artist ceramic wall plate with horse motif by Schäffenacker / Ulm. Handmade made in Germany.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Ceramic Mid-Century Cup And Saucer c1960
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
DeSimone of Italy, ceramic cup and saucer, hand decorated with girl holding flowers A fun piece of Italian dash Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy Cup: Height 2 inch, Diameter 4.25 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Dark Green Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Stig Lindberg Black White Domino Ceramic Plate, Vide-poche, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful black and white "Domino" tray / plate / bowl / vide-poche, made of stoneware / ceramic from the 1950s, designed by Stig Lindberg, executed by Gustavsberg Sweden. A lovely...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Vase and Lidded Jar with Floral Decoration
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This ceramic vase and lidded jar were designed by Aldo Londi, art director for Bitossi ceramiche in Montelupo, Italy. Both pieces feature large stylized flowers and have been finished in Bitossi's rich Rimini blu glaze reminiscent of the Adriatic. The underside of the jar and vase bear stamped and hand-painted manufacturer marks and retain their original Rosenthal-Netter paper labels. The lidded jar measures 16.5" tall with the lid, 5.5" wide at the base and 4.5" across at the mouth. The vase stands 8.5" tall, 6.5" at its widest point and 4.375" across at the mouth and foot. The combined set is substantial and weighs 10lbs. A great addition to an existing Bitossi collection...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Kage Verk Stad Gustavsberg Blue Glazed Fish Vase, circa 1950
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage blue glazed Swedish Gustavsberg stoneware vase moulded in relief with a large fish designed by Wilhelm Kage. The vase has impressed KAPA Kage Verk Stad to the base alo...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Signed Claudio Pulli Polychrome Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian ceramicists of the 20th century. Made in Italy during the 1970s. In fab...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Vintage Blue 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.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Peter Voulkos Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Plate Charger
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic, freeform, large, heavy plate/ charger by American master potter Peter Voulkos who is known for his abstract expressionist ceramic pottery pieces and sculptures. Very unique and scarce work with rare use of color. Very hard to come by. One of our personal favorites along with the Chawan tea bowl. Signed on base and dated (1961) by Voulkos. This was made during one of his most magical and experimental phases. From of Private Collection, New York. Voulkos is widely considered to be the most important and impactful ceramist of the modern era. He won the Rodin Museum Prize at the first Paris Biennale in 1959 and was the winner of a Guggenheim fellowship in 1984. Voulkos received the College Art Association’s Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1997. He was made an honorary member of the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 2001. He also received six honorary doctorate degrees as well as three National Endowment for the Arts awards. His work can be found in many prominent collections and museums including: Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, Nagoya, Japan Albany Mall, Albany, New York American Museum of Ceramic Art...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Ricard French Midcentury Ceramic Vase, Le Castellet, Bendor Island, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Céramiques Ricard (Le Castellet & Bendor Island), France, 1950s. Exceptional mid-century ceramic vase produced by Céramiques Ricard, crafted in Le Ca...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Six Italian Murano Pop Art Glass Candies Drops Pieces, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Add a pop of color with this beautiful set of six (6) Italian Murano art glass candy pieces, Italy, circa late-20th century. In the style of Modern/Pop Art. Candies resemble saltwate...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass, Murano Glass

Scheurich Keramik Mid-Century Abstract Design Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive West-German mid-century art pottery vase with abstract designs by Scheurich Keramik dating from around 1960. The tall bulbous vase stands on an unglazed round ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Medium Black Panther 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, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Large Fat Lava Floor Vase with Cobalt Blue Drip-Glaze 88-40 W-Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Large Fat Lava Floor Vase with Cobalt Blue Drip-Glaze 88-40 W-Germany' Large Bay W Germany Classic fat lava Cobalt Blue drip-glaze Floor vase Glazed pottery. Stamped on the...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Glass

Awesome realistic ceramic Poodle from Italy, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Incredibly beautifully moulded. Every muscle, the spine and ribs are beautifully visible. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. Rarely seen such a beautiful sp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Thomas Toft Danish Modern Chamotte Stoneware Footed Bowl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Dark brown chamotte clay body footed bowl with graphic glaze made by Thomas Toft of Denmark. Bowl measures 10.25" in diameter and stands 4.5" high. Signed with the TT mark of Thomas...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Glazed ceramic bowl with multicolored cabochons by La Roue, France, 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Beautiful glazed ceramic bowl by La Roue, crafted in France in the 1960s. This sculptural piece features the workshop’s signature textured glaze: a warm mottled brown surface embelli...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Classic fat lava red drip-glaze on charcoal background. Floor vase with handle. Vintage Scheurich with original label. Glazed pottery. Stamped on the base. 279-38, W-Germany. Measur...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic , 1950, West Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Country: West Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the butto...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

mid century Roger Capron ceramic vide poche with bird motif
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Oval shaped vide poche by Roger Capron decorated to the interior with a bird in colours, supported by three feet. Signed ” Capron – Vallauris C” to the underside. France circa 1955
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Art Composition of Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Shaped Plates
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of midcentury multi color ceramic fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration A cool collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcela...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta

Picart Le Doux Vide Poche, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Abstract “Blue” Figures Red Glaze Footed Vide Poche This item come from the archive of San Vicens, Perpignan and have not been offered since the the mid 60s. They owe their vibrant ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ambrogio Pozzi for Pierre Cardin Stackable "Cone" Table Set, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Between 1968 and 1970, the partnership between the Pierre Cardin brand and the creativity of Ambrogio Pozzi gave birth to two projects based on the concept of assemblage and stackabi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Claudio Pulli Polychrome Enameled Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed on the bottom by Claudio Pulli, one of the greated Sardinian artists of the 20th century. This charming vase was realize...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid Century White Poodle Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Roth Keramic orange and black lava large vase, West Germany, c.1970
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramic glossy orange large vase with black lava glazed borders to the panels, pattern number 311. This shape came in two sizes of which this is the largest. In excellent cond...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Michael Andersen, Table Lamp, Glazed Incised Stoneware, Bornholm, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A table lamp produced by Michael Andersen Keramik. In stoneware. Marked. Stated dimensions exclude lampshade. Height includes socket. Sold without lampshade. Glaze features blue-b...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Paul Soldner California Studio Stoneware Pottery Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spouted stoneware bottleneck vase with tenmoku glaze created by Paul Soldner of Claremont, California, circa 1960. Vase stands 9 1/8" in height and is signed Soldner on the bottom....
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Shiny Bright Red Chamotte Clay Floor Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage European monumental bottle pitcher shaped stoneware midcentury floor vase. Handcrafted in rustic chamotte clay with bright shiny red from...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware, Pottery

Roger Capron - Panel with 5 Ceramic Tiles - FISH 2
Located in Stratford, CT
Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange/Gold Trim, Italy, Mid-Century, C 1960
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, signed. Cylinder vase glazed in orange with gold details. Signed on the bottom, 79/2, Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Costumi Ceramic Tiles by Giò Ponti for Bardelli Ceramica
Located in Weesp, NL
Discover a piece of design history with this rare and exquisite set of ceramic tiles titled Costumi. Designed by the legendary Gio Ponti and produced by Bardelli Ceramica in the 1980...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, Red White Striped, Signed, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
An artistic jack-of-all-trades, Stig Lindberg was accomplished in industrial design, textile design, painting, illustration, glassblowing and ceramics. His whimsical postwar studio c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Poterie de la Colombe vide poche Vallauris c.1960’s
Located in London, GB
A glazed pottery vide poche by Madeleine Bruault for Poterie de la Colomvr Vallauris.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Huge 24cm Studio Pottery Vase Object by Heiner Balzar for Steuler, Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic vase object Design: Heiner Balzar Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage ceramic object was produced by Steuler in the 1970s in...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Hand-Painted, Italian Pino Castagna
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern - Hand-painted Ceramic Vase - Collectible Design Elegant and timeless Mid-Century Modern vase in Ceramic, handmade and hand-painted. This postmodern vase, whose s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Eduardo Paolozzi s "After Newton", Rosenthal Porcelain Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Eduardo Paolozzi's dish made by Rosenthal depicts "After Newton" is an image of the large sculpture by Paolozzi. Paolozzi follows William Blake's 1795 print, Newton, in illustrating ...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Big Mid-Century Transparent Vase for Candy, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique Empoli vase box for candies or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Green Hand-Painted Crystal Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Green vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s, Italy. Hand painted piece. Glass in original condition. One defect on the top - small chip - as on pictures. The outer reli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Crystal

Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg, Red, Brown White Striped, Sweden, C 1950, Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An artistic jack-of-all-trades, Stig Lindberg was accomplished in industrial design, textile design, painting, illustration, glassblowing and ceramics. His whimsical postwar studio c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Flamenco Dancer Ceramic by Formento, 1950s~60’s
Located in Brussel, BE
Remarkable flamenco dancer ceramic made by Formento Treviso in Italy between the 1950’s & 60’s. - Remarquable céramique de danseuse de flamenco réalisée par Formento Treviso en Itali...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Majolica Ceramic Fish Platter by Secla, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
A glazed ceramic large fish platter in brown and toffee colors manufactured by Secla ceramics factory. Portugal, 1960s. A very interesting piece du...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Majolica, Ceramic

Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS PAIR of extremely rare and important Lladro, long retired porcelain figurine sculptures. Known as the ‘Chinese Farmer’ and the ‘Chinese Farmer with Staff’. Th...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Porcelain

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Princess...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Vintage Tarcisio Tosin, La Freccia Wall Plated, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1934
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Vintage Tarcisio Tosin - La Freccia wall plated - Glazed Ceramic, Italy 1934 hand painted under glaze from the 1934 to the 1942. The Diana Huntress St...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Eight Green Majolica Snails Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 green Majolica knife rests with snails. Vallauris, circa 1950.   
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Ceramic Plate by Ruscha, Floral Décor, Germany, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Large West Germany Ruscha Art Pottery Plate, 1950s A stunning vintage ceramic plate by Ruscha, West Germany, handcrafted circa the 1950s. This exceptional piece features a relief-gl...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and vibrant, 40 cm high, jug vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7882. Fratelli Fanciullacci Potte...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Roger Capron - Deep Vintage Bowl with Cobblestones
Located in Stratford, CT
Deep Vintage Bowl with Cobblestones by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables a...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

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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