Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Turnip
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The meticulously sculpted green stalk adds a naturalistic focal point, reflecting the superior artisanal quality and whimsical energy associated with mid-century Italian pottery and ...
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Its rich color and tactile finish reflect the playful yet refined energy of mid-century Italian pottery, making it a standout addition to any curated kitchen or dining collection.
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Bell Peppers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each piece showcases life-like sculptural details, from the organic lobed forms to the meticulously rendered stems, reflecting the whimsical luxury and artisanal quality synonymous w...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Its footed pedestal base and wide, undulating rim suggest an artisanal quality that makes it a standout example of mid-century Italian pottery. Each detail reflects a playful yet sop...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Persimmons - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The high-gloss finish highlights the subtle sculptural details, reflecting the whimsical luxury and artisanal quality synonymous with mid-century Italian pottery and Hollywood Regenc...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Eggplant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The meticulously detailed stem is hand-painted in shades of earthy green and brown, reflecting the artisanal quality and whimsical energy associated with mid-century Italian pottery....
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Fennel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming botanical object embodies the whimsical luxury and artisanal heritage of mid-century Italian pottery, making it a sophisticated choice for designers and collectors alik...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Gilt Tipped Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-applied gold gilding highlights the relief of the scalloped rim and defines the sturdy hexagonal base, showcasing the exuberant craftsmanship typical of mid-century Italian pott...
Ceramic
Guido Gambone Unique Abstract Ceramic Tray with Applied Copper
By Guido Gambone
Located in Phoenix, AZ
In excellent condition. Signed Gambone Italy with his donkey motif. Guido Gambone (1909–1969), one of the most important Italian ceramic artist in the mid-20th century, was born i...
Clay
Silver-plated set of bowls designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni, 1950s
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set of four silver-plated alpaca serving bowls designed by Gio Ponti for Fratelli Calderoni, Milan, Italy, circa 1950. Characterized by their elegant rounded forms, integrated loop h...
Silver Plate
1950s Brutalist Ceramic Jug by C.A.S. Vietri – Gray and Earth Tone Glaze
By C.A.S. Vietri
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This striking Brutalist ceramic jug from the 1950s, crafted by C.A.S. Vietri, embodies the raw, textured allure of mid-century design. The jug is finished with a distinctive "drop gl...
Ceramic
1950 Clara Istler Ceramic White Fawns Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
"Fawns" Clara Istler Milan, 1950s White Glazen ceramic Unique piece Perfect condiction
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Astrolabe Plate, Number 5
By Fornasetti
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The Piero Fornasetti porcelain plate depicts an astrolabe, it is number five of twelve in series. This is a very rare edition with the special mark on the back side "La Production I...
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Italian Glazed Ceramic Tomato Tureen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This tureen perfectly captures the whimsical yet sophisticated charm of mid-century Italian pottery, blending culinary tradition with high-end artisanal flair.
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, glazed pottery vase, numbered C 1138 from Galleria D’Arte Totti in Milan, Italy.
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Yellow Lemon and Green Leaf Platter
By Origlia Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
W x 1.5 in. H Marked OGG Italy, with a hand painted mold number. OGG Italy refers primarily to vintage, mid-20th-century hand-painted Italian art pottery.
Earthenware
Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Large Italian Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher 1960s.
Pottery
Italian Mid-Century Black-Figure Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Black-Figure Pottery table lamp featuring a triskele with three interlocking spirals representing earth, air, and water with handles and resting on a round base
Glazed ceramic Cauliflower Centerpiece signed Mancioli. Italy, Mid-20th Century
By Mancioli Pottery
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Glazed ceramic Cauliflower Centerpiece signed Mancioli. Italy, Mid-20th Century
Ceramic
Mancioli Italian Pottery Horse, Figure, Sculpture for Raymor, Florence, 1960s
By Mancioli Pottery
Located in Delft, NL
Mancioli Italian Pottery Horse, Figure, Sculpture for Raymor, Florence, 1960s A Mancioli Italian pottery white horse figurine for Raymor, Florence, 1960s. The horse is made with thi...
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Signed Italian Tessuto Tall Stoneware Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
The elongated, rectangular form transitions into a slender flared neck, embodying the geometric elegance and experimental glazing techniques characteristic of Mid-20th-century Italia...
Pottery, Stoneware
Gianni Tosin Lava & Blue Glaze Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
By Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic Italian modernist pottery vase by Gianni Tosin. With Gambone style mottled blue glaze and raised cream colored 'lava' decoration. Stamped Italy and marked 19/13 to bas...
Pottery
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Owl Pottery Lamps, 1960s 21" high (to finial) · 15" to socket · 10.5" owl height · 6" diameter bases Complete with harps and finials.
Pottery
Vintage Raymor Italian Pottery Vessel, Mid-Century Leaf Design
By Raymor
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A unique piece of vintage Raymor Italian pottery. A beautiful vessel in natural tones and reminiscent of a leaf pattern. Perfect as a catch-all tray or decorative display piece. Mea...
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Erphila Edinburgh Blue Plaid Pottery Dinner Plates Made Italy
By Erphila
Located in Topeka, KS
We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Now THAT’S Italian!!! Oh, La La!!
Pottery
Aldo Londi Bitossi Mid-Century Modern Signed Oxblood Glazed Italian Pottery Bowl
By Aldo Londi
Located in Studio City, CA
He became one of the leading Mid-century pottery designers of his time and later served as the art director of the renowned Bitossi Ceramics in Italy.
Pottery, Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Signed Mid-Century Modern Italian Pottery Stoneware Ceramic Bowl
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Studio City, CA
This bowl would be a great addition to any Mid-Century Modern or Italian pottery collection of make for an eye catching stand alone accent piece in about any setting.
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Art Pottery Lion Figurine Sculpture Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Aldo Bitossi Italian art pottery lion figurine sculpture and dates from the 1960's. Marked on the bottom "Made in Italy". Color is great and the figurine is in excellent co...
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Orange Moorish Art Pottery Jar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century, Italian, Moorish art pottery jar with lid in vibrant paprika red-orange.
Ceramic
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Glazed Pottery Zebra Style of Raymor
By Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Glazed Pottery Zebra Sculptures in the Style of Raymor A whimsical and highly decorative pair of Italian glazed pottery zebra sculptures, created ...
Pottery
1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Umbrella Stand
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modernist hand-painted ceramic umbrella stand designed and manufactured in the small republic of San Marino in the center of Italy, the decor it's very popular in the Fifties, cer...
Ceramic
Guerrino Tramonti Italian Mid Century Modern Crystalline Studio Pottery Vase
By Guerrino Tramonti
Located in Sarasota, FL
Lovely bowl by well known ceramic artist Guerrino Tramonti (1915-1992) Signed to the underside. Excellent condition.
Pottery
1960s Italian Sgraffito Pottery Table Lamp Augusto Giulianelli San Marino
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A large 1960s Italian Sgraffito Pottery Table Lamp in the style of Augusto Giulianelli, San Marino, depicting sgraffito images of a guitar, carafes and drinking vessels to one side, ...
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
By Rosenthal Netter, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern table lamp. A beautiful blue and green color palette with the original glass mushroom shade. Tested, fully working and very well cared for through the years. In ...
Ceramic, Glass
Mid 20th Century Lava Glaze Italian Pottery Planter Cachepot Ice Bucket
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a colorful Italian pot with a modern mottled lava glaze finish. The pot was probably intended to hold a plant but would be interesting as an ice bucket, cachepot or just a ni...
Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Majolica Floral Sitting Cat Sculpture
By Mancioli Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Majolica Floral Sitting Cat Sculpture, circa 1960s This is a vintage majolica pottery cat sculpture.
Terracotta
Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage hand painted pottery urn with lid.
Pottery
$5,395Sale Price|35% Off
Monumental Aquamarine Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Guido Gambone 1950
By Guido Gambone
Located in Peoria, AZ
MARVELOUS! Monumental 36" Italian Pottery Lamp Aquamarine & Black! GORGEOUS ITALIAN MODERNISM! DIMENSIONS: Approximately 36" x 18" This stunning lamp makes clear why Italian ...
Pottery, Wood
Mid-century oversized Blanc de chin Italian pottery elephant lamp
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage oversized Blanc de Chin Italian pottery elephant lamp.
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Pottery
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Signed Mid Century Modern Italian Ceramic Pottery Vase
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, Mid-Century Modern ribbed mottled brown, yellow and orange semi-lava glazed bulbous long thin-necked pottery vase by Italian artist/designer Alvino Bagni (1919-2009) for...
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Terracotta Pottery "Peru" Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Terracotta Pottery "Peru" Painted Table Lamp, Signed to Underside.
Terracotta
Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern Pottery and Aluminum Italian Table Lamp
By Guido Gambone
Located in New York, NY
Large 1960s Mid-Century Modern pottery and aluminum Italian table lamp, newly rewired and ready to use, with some wear and a few chips to the pottery, a few small dents to the aluminum.
Aluminum
Italian Mid 20th Century, Textured Pottery Carafe / Vase in Primitive Style, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a stunning pottery hand crafted in Italy and datable around the mid 20th century.
Pottery
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Koi Fish Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Pottery Koi Fish(?)
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Studio Pottery Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s
By Roberto Rigon, Bertoncello
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Sculptural Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1960s
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Studio Pottery Planter from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Chicken Shaped Snack Pottery Bowl Vide Poche Mid Century Modern Italian Vintage
By Bitossi, ICS
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Charming mid-century modern Italian ceramic bowl in the shape of a stylized chicken, hand-painted in black, white, and red. This whimsical and sculptural piece features an elongated ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Double Gourd Hand Painted Pottery Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a near pair of Hollywood Regency Era Italian double gourd lamps. I am describing them as a near pair because when I acquired them, one was slightly shorter than the other. Wh...
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Iron Framed Hand Painted Ceramic Italian Plaque
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian ceramic plaque, framed in iron, is a vibrant and expressive example of the era's love for both abstraction and craftsmanship. The plaque feature...
Iron
Pair Italian Mid-Century Slip-Decorated Sgraffito Pottery Lamps , C. 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Slip-Decorated Sgraffito Pottery Lamps on Blackened Wood Bases This refined pair of Italian mid-century pottery lamps exemplifies the period’s celebrated...
Pottery, Hardwood
Vintage Italian Montelupo Maiolica Pottery Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
This beautiful maiolica pottery charger is from Montelupo, Italy and is boldly decorated with a soldier walking, carrying a tool of the day. Vividly painted in yellow, green, and blu...
Pottery
Vintage Italian Montelupo Maiolica Pottery Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
This beautiful 11.5 pottery charger is from Montelupo, Italy and is boldly decorated with a soldier on horseback. Vividly painted in yellow, green, and blue. Condition is very good, ...
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Minimalist Pottery Block Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Pottery Cauliflower Form Soup Tureen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a festive Hollywood Regency Era Italian cauliflower form soup tureen . It has a nice large scale. It is marked, and it did not have its original ladle. I am happy to include ...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Strawberry Pottery Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions.
Ceramic
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.