Extra Large Bay Keramik West German Jug Vase with Fat Lava Relief
By Bay Keramik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This substantial Bay Keramik jug vase presents in a classic West German two-tone treatment: a deep chocolate brown glossy glaze covers the neck, handle, and lower body, while a wide ...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase of Jug by ES Keramik Germany
By Roth Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful yellow glazed vase/jug with thick lava. Stamped underneath.
Ceramic
$293Sale Price / set|40% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Jugs by Marei Keramiks, 1960s Germany
By West German Pottery, Marei Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
Vintage Mid-Century Fat Lava ceramic jugs by Marei Keramiks, handmade in West Germany circa the 1960s.
Ceramic
1950s Swedish Mid Century Modern Jug Vase
By Gabriel Keramik, Nittsjo Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A nice Jug shaped vase produced in Sweden circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Vintage German Beer Jug from Zoller Keramik, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Beer Jug from Zoller Keramik, 1970s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Scheurich Ceramic Tall Glazed Ceramic Jug
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chicago, IL
Large glazed ceramic brown jug with mottled taupe glaze and concentric circle detail by Scheurich Keramik West, Germany.
Ceramic
1960s Lava Stripe Pottery Vessel Jug West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Keramik Pottery Art Water Pitcher Jug West Germany Stamped on bottom attributed to Scheurich Keramik Colorful stripes 15 tall x 12 w x 13d Original vintage condition preowned S...
Ceramic, Pottery
Two 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs
By Roth Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two fat lava ceramic jug hand-crafted in Germany in the seventies. They are in lovely conditions, height dimension of the small one is cm 17. The orange color is an iconic color of t...
Ceramic
Nittsjö Jug Vases With Handle, Sweden- a Pair
By Nittsjo Keramik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of wonderful vases produced by Nittsjö. Great classic form vases with minimalist palette would allow for use in a variety of interior decors- minimalist, modern, contemporary,...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Jug Bowl Trenck Keramik Kellinghusen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Jug and Bowl from Trenck Keramik Kellinghusen, 1960s, Set of 2
Ceramic
Strehla Keramik East German Brown and Beige Patterned Band Ceramic Jug
Located in Queens, NY
(mark on bottom, STREHLA KERAMIK MADE IN GDR 1340)
Ceramic
Danish Studio Pottery Jug by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s
By Tue Poulsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Studio Pottery Jug by Tue Poulsen for Tue Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Earthenware
1970s Modernist Olive Green Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase is a striking example of the bold, sculptural designs characteristic of West German pottery from this era. Known for their use of thick, texture...
Ceramic
Strehla Keramik East German Mid-Century Raised Design and Glazed Ceramic Jug
Located in Queens, NY
(mark on bottom, STREHLA KERAMIK MADE IN GDR 1390)
Ceramic
Stouby Keramik, Denmark. Ceramic jug with glaze in brown and sandy tones
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stouby Keramik, Denmark. A handmade ceramic jug with glaze in brown and sandy tones. 1970s.
Ceramic
Strehla Keramik East German Mid-Century Textured and Beige Glazed Ceramic Jug
Located in Queens, NY
East German Mid-Century ceramic jug with a brown speckled base and beige glazed top, separated by a raised green scallop pattern, with a small curved handle. (stamped on bottom, STRE...
Ceramic
Set of 2 Mid-Century Ceramic Sugar Pot and Milk Jug from Dissing Keramik, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Sugar Pot and Milk Jug from Dissing Keramik, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
large vintage kreutz-keramik 1960s 70s VASE jug model 228 fat lava drip glaze in
Located in Mannheim, DE
Vintage mid century vase manufactured by Kreutz-Keramik West-Germany. Model number 228 with intense blue fat lava drip glaze. Dimensions in cm: Height 38 cm, width 18 cm. Dimensio...
Ceramic
Unusual 1970s Brown West German Jug Vase with Handle and Spout
By Ruscha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant 1970s Ruscha Keramik vase or water jug. Marked 'R-23 West Germany' on bottom.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Roth Keramik blue and black lava glazed jug vase, 23cm, West Germany, c.1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
Here is a very, very, very rare blue and black Roth Keramik jug vase with 2 ring handles, pattern number 313, 23cm in height.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik red and black lava glaze, 41cm West Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik jug vase with 2 ring handles. Black lava glaze and moulded glossy red oval pattern.
Ceramic
Marei Keramik Fat Lava vase, 1970s
By Marei Keramik
Located in HEILOO, NL
Vintage ceramic Fat lava vase produced by Marei Keramik, West Germany. 1970s. Beautiful jug vase in a fire brigade red gloss glaze with thick dark brown rough decor.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 9.65 in D 3.55 in
Roth Keramik orange and black lava glaze, 40cm, West Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik large jug vase, 40 cm, in bright orange with a black lava glaze highlighting the coloured panels.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
Roth Keramik purple and white and black lava glaze, 41cm, West Germany, c. 1970.
By Roth Keramik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A Roth Keramik 41cm jug vase with 2 ring handles in the rare purple colour with white and black lava glaze edged in blue.
Ceramic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug Vase by Roth Keramik
By Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish jug made in Germany by Roth Keramik, orange and black ceramic it's in perfect condition.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jug by Es Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare green and brown ceramic German jug in perfect conditions, it's labeled es ceramic.
Ceramic
Sold
H 6.3 in Dm 6.7 in
1970s Set of two Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs by ES keramik
By ES Keramik, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two fat lava ceramic jugs designed by Heinz Martin in the 1970s and manufactured by ES keramik, they are in perfect conditions.
Ceramic
Elma Keramik Pair of Ceramic Jugs, Germany
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Particular and original pair of German ceramic jugs (or vases), the shapes are unusual and innovative, the colors, black and white, and the decoration are balanced and proportioned r...
Ceramic
Midcentury Elma Keramik Ceramic Jug 'Vase', Germany, 1955
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Particular and original jug in excellent colored ceramics; it was made in Germany in 1955 by the famous company Elma Keramik, producer of high-quality decorative objects with always ...
Ceramic
Two Lava Ceramic West Germany Jugs, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two particular lava ceramic jugs made in Germany in the 1970s, height of the small one is 14 cm. They are in perfect conditions.
Ceramic
Pair of Scheurich Keramic 1950s Indigo Blue Jug Vases
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of matching matte finish indigo blue ceramic jug vases by prolific West German ceramic company Scheurich. Each jug 6 inches at the widest point including the handle, 4"...
Ceramic
1960's Kurt Tschörner for RUSCHA Keramik Attributed Ceramic Jug
By Kurt Tschörner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century pottery that the prolific German ceramicist Kurt Tschörner (1912–1987) made for Ruscha Keramik is widely considered to be among the best designs to emerge from the il...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Purple and Black Lava Ceramic German Jug, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An handcrafted lava ceramic german jug by Es Ceramic, made in the 1970s, good conditions overall.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Lava Stripe Pottery Art Water Pitcher Jug Vase West Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Vintage lava pottery art water pitcher jug West Germany. Stamped on bottom. Colorful stripes. Measures: 15 tall x 12 wide x 10 deep Original vintage condition preowned. Se...
Ceramic, Pottery
A. Seide for Scheurich "Fat Lava" Incised Ceramic Two-Tone Jug Vase
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Schedurich handcrafted Amsterdam decor floor vase with handle. Bottle form Natural. Featuring a geometric relief, Beige background and Maroon highlights. Ceramic 7D without handle. S...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Orange Ceramic German Jug, circa 1970
By Ceramano, Scheurich & Carstens, Roth Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare fat lava keramik vase made in West Germany, the orange color is an icon of the 1970s.
Ceramic
Otto Wichmann Studio Ceramic Vase/Jug Art Pottery Mid Century Design, 1960
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Otto Wichmann Studio Ceramic - Vase/Jug Art Pottery 1960, Mid Century Design Beautiful German Otto Wichmann Studio Keramik Vase/Jug to match Mid Century Style.
Ceramic
Midcentury Bay Keramik Vase or Jug
By Bay Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Bay Keramik vase with stunning beige and red hues. This decorative object is unusual in the sense that it has a handle and the prominent carefully hand drawn designs of lines ...
Ceramic
Two Fat Lava Ceramic German Jugs by Scheurich, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two particular jugs also usable as vases made in the 1970s in Germany by Scheurich in perfect conditions.
Ceramic
Large Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Jug Vase by Scheurich Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large Fat Lava jug vase with tan body, brown, dark brown and orange glaze having splater details. The curved handle to the top and rounded opening make for an interesting centerpie...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
1970s Huge Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic Jug Vase by Scheurich
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava orange and brown ceramic big jug also usable as a vase designed and manufactured in Germany in the Seventies by famous manufacturer Scheurich, it's labeled on a side and s...
Ceramic
Sold
H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Marei Keramik 4302 West German Vase Jug 1960s Yellow West German Pottery WGC
By Marei Keramik
Located in London, GB
A large and vibrant Marei Keramik jug-vase, West Germany 1960s. Form number 4302 in a rare yellow / orange and black graffiti splatter pop art glaze!
Ceramic
Large West German 1970s Fat Lava Bay Keramik Glazed Jug or Vase Model 71 45
By Bay Keramik
Located in London, England
Large 1970s West German Bay Keramik Fat Lava jug or vase which can also be placed on the floor.
Pottery
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in
Beige vintage Fat Lava Vase Jug Handled Model by Scheurich, 1970s, W. Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
This large jug-handled vintage vase was produced under the 1970s by Scheurich, West Germany. It is brown at the top with an earth coloured circle motive around the body. Fat Lava sty...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Huge Fat Lava West Germany Ceramic Vase 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase West Germany 1960s
Ceramic
$261Sale Price|50% Off
H 8.67 in Dm 5.91 in
Mid Century West German Ceramic Pitcher by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Ü Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
This striking Fat Lava pitcher, designed by Heinz Hommerich for Übelacker or Ü Kermik, embodies the bold and organic aesthetic of mid-century West German ceramics. The pitcher’s su...
Ceramic
Seventies Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik Germany
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nicely colored Fat Lava vase from the Seventies.
Ceramic
$860 / set
H 7.29 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vases designed by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany, 1960s. Decorative geometric pattern and vibrant shades of orange and blue and gre...
Ceramic
$454Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Ceramic Vases, West Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Valencia, VC
This cheerful beyond cool set of ceramic vases, designed by Oswald Kleudgen for Sheurich Keramik, showcases the iconic Fat Lava decor with the vibrant Red Daisies motif. Hand-produce...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$2,209 / set
H 15.75 in Dm 9.45 in
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s. The giant sized one is a West German Pottery fat lava glazed ceramic vase manufacture...
Lava
$316Sale Price|22% Off
H 9.85 in W 5.32 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Ceramic Jug by Dümler & Breiden, Brown, Orange, Blue Glazing, 1960s
By West German Pottery, Dümler & Breiden
Located in Valencia, VC
An outstandingly beautiful West Germany art pottery ceramic jug by Dümler & Breiden. It features the highly sought after Domino decor in brown, orange, and blue colors. Hand-pro...
Ceramic
$639
H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 3.15 in
Mid-century 1970 Fat lava art pottery vase by Marei Keramik 1970 West Germany
By Marei Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the charm of vintage with this stunning vase by Marei Keramik, Germany, from 1970. The vase boasts of a breathtaking glaze and shape that will leave you enchanted. Made in...
Ceramic, Pottery
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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Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.
With its grid-like doors and wavy trim, the 1940s design feels as fresh as ever.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.
Their charming solid-oak pieces offer homes utility and comfort.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.