{"title":"Design Technics","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesign Technics was a New York-based ceramic design studio founded by Lee Rosen in the 1950s, renowned for its hand-thrown, richly glazed table lamps and decorative pottery. Rosen and his studio artisans experimented constantly with glaze technique and form, producing pieces that ranged from restrained and elegant to boldly textured and sculptural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign Technics lighting remains a favorite among collectors for the way it bridges fine studio pottery with functional mid-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection has been personally sourced and vetted by MidCentury Masters — authentic vintage Design Technics ceramics, not reproductions. Browse our current selection of lamps, vases, and decorative pieces below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant the full story? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/designer-guide\/design-technics-a-designer-guide\"\u003eDesign Technics Designer Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"design-technics-large-ceramic-incised-lamp-mid-century","title":"Design Technics Large Ceramic Incised Lamp mid century","description":"\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eesign Technics Large Ceramic Incised Lamp \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCountry: \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eMaker:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e     Design Technics (unmarked)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eDate: \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e      1950s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  Ceramic\/ Brass hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase is perfect, hardware shows wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eHeight:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e     16in. (40 cm) base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e                 24in. (61 cm) total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e7 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\" style=\"font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e(17 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":609241765,"sku":"","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/products\/DSC_2360011.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"design-technics-incised-ceramic-table-lamp","title":"Design Technics Incised Ceramic Table Lamp","description":"This Design Technics lamp has the classic Design Technics artful glaze and uniquely incized design on this entire lamp. The lamp is in perfect shape; it is a rare large size 22\" high and 12\" in Diameter.","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33516881296,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/products\/IMG_43381_1.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"design-technics-terracotta-pottery-lidded-box","title":"DESIGN TECHNICS Terracotta Pottery Lidded Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely terra-cotta box by Design Technics is glazed terra-cotta with a glass infused design in the lid. The box measures 3.5\" High x 6.5\" in Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34813874192,"sku":"","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/products\/IMG_4290.jpg?v=1571438544"},{"product_id":"design-technics-large-bulb-shaped-splatter-glazed-ceramic-table-lamp","title":"Design Technics Large Bulb Shaped Splatter Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuintessential Mid Century ceramic lamp this lamp has a wonderful glaze in browns and light blues thrown by the artists at Design Technics.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14227591495743,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/products\/IMG_7556_copy.jpg?v=1571438546"},{"product_id":"design-technics-geolayered-ceramic-table-lamp-c-1960","title":"Design Technics Geolayered Ceramic Table Lamp, C. 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican Mid Century Design Technics Handcrafted Double Splayed Ceramic Table Lamp. Featuring a splayed column form, with dripping striated pattern in natural shades of Taupe, Dark Brown, Cream, Off-White and Sand. Stratigraphic. Small footprint. Made in the USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_26439da1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_8b867e52\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\" class=\"_b2f853fb _420ca3aa\"\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\" class=\"_420ca3aa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 19 in. (48.26 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_26439da1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\" class=\"_b2f853fb _420ca3aa\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\" class=\"_420ca3aa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\" class=\"_420ca3aa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 7 in. 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Enjoy the charm and functional illumination these lamps bring to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ea633ddf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":Rctiha:\" data-tn=\"expanding-area\" data-state=\"collapsed\" class=\"_85f5162c _473e3111\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tn=\"expanding-area-children-wrapper\" class=\"_98acf5a0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 19 in (48.26 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDiameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40909263732799,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/IMG_6521.jpg?v=1727108566"},{"product_id":"1960s-design-technics-ceramic-table-lamp-with-deeply-incised-decor-mid-century","title":"1960s Design Technics Ceramic Table Lamp with Deeply Incised Decor Mid Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1960s Technics ceramic table lamp features a deeply incised design, bringing a touch of mid-century charm to any space. Expertly crafted and stylishly designed, it adds a unique, vintage touch to your home decor. Illuminate your room with this one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ea633ddf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":Rppiha:\" data-tn=\"expanding-area\" data-state=\"collapsed\" class=\"_85f5162c _473e3111\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-tn=\"expanding-area-children-wrapper\" class=\"_98acf5a0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_51822ac7 _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6 _cb16180a\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eHeight: 23 in (58.42 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_49da11ae _3681075f\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fe6d36b6\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_57a9be25\"\u003eDiameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41166402453567,"sku":"","price":2070.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/Photoroom_20240826_130809.jpg?v=1724719296"},{"product_id":"design-technics-teardrop-shaped-table-lamp-with-a-glaze-of-blues-and-gray","title":"Design Technics Teardrop Shaped Table Lamp with a Glaze of Blues \u0026 Gray Mid Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis table lamp is skillfully crafted by Design Technics, boasting a unique teardrop shape and a stunning glaze of blues and gray. It offers a stylish and sophisticated addition to any space while providing soft and ambient lighting to create a cozy atmosphere. Elevate your home décor with this beautiful and functional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41580372197439,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/Photoroom_20250323_123713.jpg?v=1742748669"},{"product_id":"studio-pottery-table-lamp-attributed-to-marianna-von-allesch-design-technics","title":"Studio Pottery Table Lamp, Attributed to Marianna von Allesch \/ Design Technics","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA striking mid-century studio ceramic table lamp attributed to Marianna von Allesch or Design Technics (the New York ceramic studio founded by Lee Rosen), two of the era's most celebrated names in hand-glazed art pottery lighting. The cylindrical body is finished in a rich, hand-applied drip glaze — bands of glossy sea-green pooling over deep chocolate-brown and warm cream, with the glaze running and layering unevenly for a one-of-a-kind, organic surface typical of both makers' studio work. Polished brass fittings frame the ceramic body at the neck and base, and the lamp is topped with a vintage milk glass diffuser shade in a reeded cone form that glows warmly when lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoth von Allesch and Design Technics were part of the postwar American studio pottery movement centered in New York, prized today for their sculptural forms and expressive, painterly glazework — pieces that elevate lighting to functional art. This example is a wonderful representative of that mid-century ceramic lighting tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_9415d43e\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_e4b02b84 dc-breakInsideAvoid dc-mbXsmall\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-textNoir dc-sassyFontBodyTypeHeavy dc-inline\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-title\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dc-sassyFontBody dc-inline\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-dimensions\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock dc-mr3px\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eHeight: 26 in (66.04 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock dc-mr3px\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-height\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003eDiameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-inlineBlock\" data-tn=\"pdp-spec-detail-diameter\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc-textLeft\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use. The brass has some patina but the ceramic base is in perfect condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Design Technics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43482428145727,"sku":null,"price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/7730\/files\/Photoroom_20260702_120236.jpg?v=1783042893"}],"url":"https:\/\/midcenturymasters.com\/collections\/design-technics.oembed","provider":"MidCentury Masters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}