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What does mid century modern mean?
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Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
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Midcentury Pottery Sake Cup
Located in Clermont, FL
Beautifully aged midcentury pottery sake cup.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pottery
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Pottery
Gouda Holland Mid-Century Pottery Vase 1950s Multicolor
By Gouda Vase
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Gouda Holland mid-century pottery vase 1950s multicolor.
Category
Vintage 1950s Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Pottery Jug, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Pottery Jug, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Pottery Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Pottery Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Pottery Kari Odka Danish Candlestick
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid century pottery Kari Odka Danish candlestick. Marked on sticker: "ODKA".
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish More Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Midcentury Pottery Bear, Attributed to Tony Evans
By Tony Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large midcentury pottery bear, Attributed to Tony Evans, Well modeled strutting bear. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
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Pottery
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