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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
Owl Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramics in the shape of a owl stamped Dominique Pouchain.
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Unicorn by Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramic in the shape of a unicorn by Dominique Pouchain.
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Benoit Favre La Borne circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Favre Unique handmade piece Brown stoneware ceramic pitcher Signed at the base Measures: Height 17 cm Large 12 cm.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mashiko Yaki Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Yunomi
Located in Norton, MA
A very stylish Japanese Mashiko Yaki studio pottery Yunomi with stylized designs in panels set within a brown glazed body in the manner of Shoji Hamada an...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Ceramic Lamp in the Style of Georges Pelletier, or Accolay, circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic lamp in the style of Georges Pelletier, or Accolay circa 1950/1960.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Signed Mid-Century California Studio Pottery Red Lava Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful jewel of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist/artist Beatrice Wood featuring a rare radiant red lava glaze - one that we have not seen before (It is quite some...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Earthenware, Pottery

Textured Ceramic Pot
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elegance in imperfection. Fun handmade textured ceramic pot.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Aldo Londi Koala Bear Savings Box for Bitossi, Italy 1960s A beautiful Aldo Londi designed Koala bear in the shape of a savings box. The Koala is made of heavy ceramics - pottery,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Glen Lukens Signed Mid-Century Modern Glazed Ceramic California Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A unique and rare piece by influential Mid-Century Modern ceramist Glen Lukens whose work has become very collectible and relatively scarce and difficult to find. Lukens was the founder of the University of Southern California...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Eric Leaper Newlyn Studio Pottery Orange Glazed Tray or Shallow Dish
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish studio pottery tray or shallow dish decorated in bright orange glazes by Eric Leaper, Newlyn and dating from around 1960. The pottery tray is of ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Barbara Willis Signed Large Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed and gorgeously glazed large stoneware Mid-century Modern low bowl by California studio pottery artist Barbara Willis (1917-2011). The elongated curved contour...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery, Stoneware

Large Rustic XXth Century Design Brown and Grey Ceramic Pitcher Lohoff La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lohoff (Montreau Lohoff) Realised in La Borne circa 1960. Large stoneware ceramic pitcher. Unique handmade piece. Signed under the base. Original perfect condition. ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a vast array of shifting...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Brown Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Benoist Favre La Borne 1970 Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre Realised circa 1970 in la Borne Original brown ceramic pitcher Handmade production Original perfect condition Signed at the ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish unusual Norwegian brutalist studio pottery lidded vessel in the form of a tea or water pot with makers marks ODK to the base and believed to date from the mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

20th Century Design Ceramic Pitcher by Benoist Favre 1970 Handmade La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre Realised circa 1970 Original brown ceramic pitcher Handmade production Original perfect condition Measures: Height : 16 cm l...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Laura Andreson Signed Glazed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed bowl by renowned American California master potter Laura Andreson. An uncommon form for Andreson with a high gloss glaze featuring a dark ocean deep blue / aqua color with delicate splashes of greens. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design. Signed on the base by Andreson (and stamped). A special and scarce work. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics/ pottery collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone accent work in about any setting. This piece has a fantastic feel and heft to it. Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933 to 1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including: Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Smithsonian Museum of American Art The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Walker Art Center The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Her exhibitions include: 1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York 1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art 1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California 1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery 1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California 1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California 1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California 1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah 1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah 1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah 1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California 1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah 1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico 1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California 1974 California Ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Eugene Deutch Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase, 1950
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful work my well-known Hungarian-born, Midwest potter Eugene Deutch. This magnificently glazed vase/ vessel features a dark, rich glaze that drips freely down the inside of the work. Signed and dated (1950) on the underside. Would make for a great addition to any midcentury pottery collection or eye-catching Stand-alone work in about any setting. Deutch's work is held in many private collections and museums and he was exhibited in solo shows at the Dallas Museum of Art...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Animal Sculpture Turtle by Accolay circa 1960 Orange Glaze Color
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay Ceramic sculpture representative of a turtle. Orange ceramic glaze color. Signed under the base ACCOLAY Dimensions: 9 x 16 x 10cm.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging sumptuously glazed relatively large Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired bowl features a drip ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Joseph Talbot La Borne circa 1930 20th Century Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Joseph Talbot Signed under the base Original XXth century design large stoneware ceramic vase Perfect condition Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Circa 19...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Marcello Fantoni Signed Midcentury Italian Raymor Lava Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
Beautifully designed and textured yellow green lava glazed studio ceramic lamp by Italian ceramics master or designer Marcello Fantoni for Raymor. Very rare and hard to find style and color. Would be stunning in any setting. Signed on the base. Comes with shade as shown. Fantoni's ceramic works are held in many private collections and museums throughout the world including the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Lava Glazed Blue Ceramic California Studio Pottery Plate
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and blue lava crater glazed studio pottery plate in the style of Mid-Century California master potters Beatrice Wood, Glen Lukens, and Otto and Gertrud Natzler. The sumptuous glaze is quite something - especially on the verso of the plate. From a Los Angeles ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Laura Andreson Signed Monumental Glazed Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted and beautifully glazed (in Fall greens and browns) large bowl/vase by renowned American potter Laura Andreson. Gorgeous in its Mid-Century Modern design and shifting colors. Signed on the base by Andreson. A quite special and rare work. Certainly, one of the best pieces of Andreson's work we have had the pleasure to come across. Highly collectible. Would be a great addition to any midcentury ceramics collection or a very eye-catching stand-alone work in about any setting. Andreson, who studied under Glen Lukens, founded and headed the ceramics department at UCLA from 1933-1970. Her work can be found in many collections and museums worldwide including: Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Smithsonian Museum of American Art The Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Walker Art Center The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Her exhibitions include: 1937 Rene Rosenthal Gallery, New York City, New York. 1938 First California Ceramic Exhibition, San Diego, California 1940 Honolulu Academy of Art. 1947 Eleventh National Ceramics Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1970 Fredric Art Gallery, UCLA, Los Angeles, California. 1970 Laguna Beach Art Gallery. 1971 Mills College Art Gallery, Oakland, California. 1971 Hoover Art Gallery, San Francisco, California. 1971 San Diego Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego, California. 1971 Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Pasadena Art Museum, Pasadena, California. 1972 Ceramics West, Utah State University, Logan, Utah. 1972 Ogden Art Center, Ogden, Utah. 1972 Bower Museum, Santa Ana, California. 1973 Utah Museum of Fine Art, Salt Lake City, Utah. 1973 Clay and Fiber Gallery, Taos, New Mexico. 1973 California Crafts VIII, Crocker Art Gallery, Sacramento, California. 1974 California Ceramics...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Susan Parkinson Studio Pottery Architectural Tankard
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery porcelain mug decorated with columns design by Susan Parkinson for the Richard Parkinson Pottery and made between 1953 an...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Harding Black Texas Artist Signed Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in Studio City, CA
A hand-thrown, well-crafted, piercing green glazed ceramicpitcher by famed Texas-born San Antonio ceramic master Harding Black. A perfect combination of form and function. Signed and dated (1983) by the Black on the base. This work has a great feel and heft to them. The deep rich colors are striking. Harding Blacks Exhibitions include: San Antonio Local Artists Annual Exhibition (1939-42, 1945, 1947); Texas General Exhibition (1940 award, 1942, 1948 honorable mention); National Ceramic Annual Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art (1947-54); River Art Group, San Antonio (1948-49); National Collection of fine Arts...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Wishon-Harrell Studio Art Pottery Ceramic Lidded Vase with Appliqué Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vessel is instantly recognizable as the work of Wishon-Harrell artist Frank Wilett. The circular appliqué pieces are instantly a giveaway. The lid is an unusual shape that mimics the...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Boar in "Scavo" Design Finish, Italy 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful rough ceramic boar in "Scavo" finish, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1960s, With sgraffito lines decoration on an un-glazed body. Made in Italy by Bitossi Ceramiche. No d...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

California Design Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase by Wayne Chapman
By Wayne Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely stunning California design stoneware weed pot / vase by noted San Diego, CA potter Wayne Chapman, circa 1970. The pot is in very good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery, Stoneware

Extra Large Grey Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Pierre Digan La Borne circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Digan Extra large ceramic pitcher signed at the base Height : 40 cm Large : 30 cm Original perfect condition Light grey ceramic glaze decoration Original 20th m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Stoneware Ceramic Brutalist Decorative Plate by Hervé Rousseau
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau Amazing and large stoneware ceramic Brutalist decorative plate by the French artist Grey and brown stoneware firing ceramic effects...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stålhane Signed Rörstrand Studio Swedish Scandinavian Midcentury Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, richly, and deeply blue-colored/ glazed ceramic bowl by famed Swedish designer Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweeden. The craftsmanship and color are stu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Stoneware

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Slip Ware Baking Dish
By Michael Cardew
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Winchcombe press-molded baking dish decorated with trailed slip designs attributable to Michael Cardew (British, 1901-1983) and probably ...
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1930s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Design Ceramic Pitcher by Pierre Digan La Borne, 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Digan 20th century ceramic pitcher by the french artist Signed under the base Elegant ceramic glazes colors effects Original perfect condition Circa 1970 in La...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Brown and Black Ceramic Lion Sculpture circa 1960 Style of Guidette Carbonell
By Guidette Carbonell
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Guidette Carbonell. Original lion ceramic sculpture. Brown and black ceramic glazes decorations. Original perfect condition. Unique handmade piece Mea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goat Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Located in bruxelles, BE
Ceramic sculpture stamped Dominique Pouchain FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plate Decoration by Paolo Buggiani, 1989
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Plate Decoration by Paolo Buggiani, 1989 Gorgeous wall plate hand-crafted and hand-painted by Paolo Buggiani in 1989 in limited edition. The plate i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Jeanne Pierlot De Monvel White and Red 1950 Ceramic Pitcher Vase Ratilly
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jeanne de Monvel - Jeanne Pierlot Original 1950 ceramic pitcher by Jeanne de Monvel wife of Norbert Pierlot White and red ceramic glaze color Signed under the base Circa ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Britt-Louise Sundell Gustavsberg Swedish Abstract Stylized Bird Pottery Plaque
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and heavily made Swedish mid-century pottery wall plaque in the form of an abstract stylized bird by Britt-Louise Sundell (1928-2011) for Gustavsberg and probably dating from...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Pair Oatmeal Glazed Chamber Sticks
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A pair Winchcombe Pottery wood fired studio pottery chamber sticks decorated in oatmeal glazes dating from the 20th century. The chambersticks have ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Brown Bird Animal Ceramic Sculpture by B. Favre, 1975 Midcentury handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre Modern animal ceramic sculpture. Stoneware pottery with brown and grey colors. Signed at the base, circa 1975. Excellent origin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Japanese Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bowls-Signed
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Japanese mid-century studio pottery bowls-signed In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used before.  
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Bowl with Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery miniature bowl decorated in yellow glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1937-2009) dated 1976. Lane Gordon Thorlaksson was born in 1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Vancouver as a child. In his twenties, he represented Canada in the 1959 Chicago Pan-American Games, running alongside Henry 'Harry' Winston Jerome in both the 100 yard and 220-yard dash. Following this, he attended San Jose University of California and in 1966 received a BFA in Ceramics. Working with clay was Thorlaksson’s passion. He was fascinated with Asian ceramics, in particular the Song dynasty Chinese pot forms and glazes. In 1985, the Mayor of Vancouver, Mike Harcourt, visited China on a goodwill mission for the twinning of Vancouver with Guangzhou China. As gifts, he took with him several of Thorlaksson’s ceramics and presented them to Cao Yun-ping, Secretary-General of the People's Municipal Government of Guangzhou. The pieces were well received and local Chinese potters were interested to learn about his glazing techniques. In 1987, Thorlaksson was invited to visit China’s Guangzhou University to exhibit more of his work. He was aided in this exchange by Joanne Mah, the Director of Intercultural Training and Educational Consultants (ITEC), who had worked with the Harcourt exchange. In 1988, she and her husband sponsored a pre-gallery showing of Thorlaksson’s ceramics at the ITEC’s Hong Kong office, prior to an exhibition at Alvin Gallery in Hong Kong. Thorlaksson was celebrated and introduced to academics and the media, including the head of ceramics at the Guangzhou Institute of Fine Arts. Local Chinese potters were eager to learn about his firing techniques, which used multiple firings to create special glaze characteristics. They were also intrigued to understand how he designed his own stands as an integrated part of his presentation. Unlike Asian potters who used wooden stands, Thorlaksson produced his stands in clay, matching each stand in aesthetic and tone to its pot. This two-part process elevated his pieces to sculpture. He believed that ceramics should be viewed as fine art and not craft. He was inspired by the female form and was quoted as saying 'Most potters make pots; I make parts of people'. The bowl is of wide squat rounded form with a fold over rim and is decorated in pale yellow glazes over a brown ground and stands on a narrow round unglazed foot. The design is probably based and inspired by a Chinese brush washer...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Pottery

Elegant 1960 Black and Brown Stoneware Ceramic Tureen or Box by Pierre Digan
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Pierre Digan, circa 1960 Elegant black and brown stoneware ceramic tureen or decorative box Original perfect condition Signed at the base Measures: Height 22cm, large ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tashiko Tazaezu Signed Japanese Hawaiian Studio Pottery Glazed Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and very engaging Chawan tea bowl by famed Japanese Hawaiian American pottery master Toshiko Takaezu. The fired stoneware bowl features a vast array of shifting, vibrant,...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Japanese Daimaru Thong Sandal New from the Original Box, Mid-Century
Located in Norton, MA
They feel like leather, new from the original box. They are 9" long, 3" wide, and 7" to the thong head. Very high quality.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Old, Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Tea Cups
Located in Norton, MA
Old - Set of 5 Japanese Tajimi Teacups with light blue glazing. Original box included with the seal In good original new condition and just found in the warehouse, never used bef...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Raul Coronel Signed Mid-Century Modern Large Heavy Ceramic Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully made and colored heavy bowl by Mexican born ceramic master Raul Coronel who played an important role in the American (he became a naturalized ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Mid-Century Modern Green Yellow Lava Glazed Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamps
Located in Studio City, CA
A pair of fabulous Mid-Century Modern green and yellow lava-glazed ribbed ceramic table lamps. Quite fantastic, beautifully colored, and designed. Caught o...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Metal

20th Century Design Ceramic Pitcher by Benoist Favre French Decoration, 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre Realised circa 1970 Original brown ceramic pitcher with decoration Handmade production Original perfect condition Signed at ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Abstract Blue and Red Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Michel Lanos
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Michel Lanos (1926-2005) Large abstract stoneware ceramic sculpture by french artist Signed under the base Blue, red and black ceramic glazes colors Painted ceramic 20th...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Migeon Grey Stoneware Ceramic Tea Pot La Borne 1970 Design Unique Piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Migeon - La Borne 20th grey stoneware ceramic tea pot Unique handmade piece French mid century design Signed under the base Original perfect condition Heigh...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Round Ceramic Brown Unusual Studio Pottery Vase, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Glazed in an almost metallic-looking paint, this petite round vase will be fabulous on a nightstand, bookshelf, or side table. Studio Pottery is a...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

John Cole Rye Pottery Brown Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Early Rye Pottery individual brown glazed studio pottery vase by John Cole (British, 1908-88) and made around 1947. The heavily made stoneware vase is of w...
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1940s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Polia Pillin Signed Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Yunomi Tea Cup
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, whimsical diminutive Yunomi tea cup by famed Polish-American master potter/artist Polia Pillin featuring a deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with streaks of green swirling ar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Otto and Vivika Heino Mid-Century California Pottery 12-Piece Goblet Tea Cup Set
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully crafted, beautifully designed set of ceramic goblets/ cups by California pottery/ ceramics masters husband and wife artists Vivika and Ott...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Round Glazed Black Chip and Dip Serving Bowl, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Mid-Century Modern chip and dip serving platter in black, green, pink, and purple. This handmade ceramic piece is round in form and glazed in a glossy b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Le Corbusier Collection Chandigarh Round Tray For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Collection Chandigarh Round Tray For Cassina Cassina looks to the genius of Le Corbusier as inspiration for a collection of three modern trays in pure, unglazed porcel...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Bright Red Ceramic Sculptural Studio Pottery Pedestal Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite handcrafted ceramic pedestal bowl in a vibrant deep cherry red glaze. This piece exudes timeless elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The wide, gently flared rim and robust pedestal base showcase a harmonious balance of form and function, making it both a striking centerpiece and a functional vessel. The glossy red glaze adds depth and warmth, reflecting light beautifully to enhance its visual appeal. Perfect for collectors of fine ceramics or for adding a bold accent to modern, mid-century, or eclectic interiors, this bowl can serve as a standalone sculptural statement or as a vessel for decorative arrangements. Its unique design and bold color make it a versatile addition to upscale home décor. Some of our collector buyers have suggested using this to display a vintage matchbook...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic, Paint

Set of Two Red and Black Ceramic Pitchers by Max Idlas XXth Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Max Idlas Set of two ceramic pitchers from XXth mid century design Elegant red and black ceramic glazes colors Original good conditions, realised circa 1950 Signed under ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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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 folk art, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, pottery and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include La Borne Potters, Beatrice Wood, Gertrud and Otto Natzler, and Laura Andreson. 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 $41 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $1,053.