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Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970
Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970

$190Sale Price|50% Off

H 15.75 in Dm 5.91 in

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970

By Bodo Mans

Located in Bern, CH

Large decorative vase by Bodo Mans, produced by Bay Keramik (W.Germany) in the early to mid-1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

$938

H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Bay with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Chenille

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

$938

H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

$938

H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970
Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970

$249Sale Price|50% Off

H 18.12 in Dm 6.5 in

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany ca. 1970

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Bern, CH

Large decorative vase by Bodo Mans, produced by Bay Keramik (W.Germany) in the late 60's to mid

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans

Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans

$932

H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in

Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany 1967
Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany 1967

Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany 1967

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Bern, CH

1967 Bodo Mans ceramic vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany. Numbered on base: W. Germany 64-30

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany
Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany

Bodo Mans Porcelain Bowl for Bay Keramik, West Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Bern, CH

Mid Century decorative porcelain bowl by Bodo Mans, produced by Bay Keramik (W.Germany) in the late

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pottery Vase and Plate by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik
Pottery Vase and Plate by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik

Pottery Vase and Plate by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Vienna, AT

. Designed by Bodo Mans.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful vase from the Delhi range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Mid-century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stylish bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik in Germany. Dates from 1961. Decor is called ‘Paris’’. A

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Floor Vase by Bodo Mans
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Floor Vase by Bodo Mans

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Floor Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stylish bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik in Germany. Dates from 1961. Decor is called ‘Bristol’. A

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful large vase/pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century Modern Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Mid-Century Modern Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Mid-Century Modern Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase designed by renowned designer Bodo Mans. The decor or

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Large Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Vase, W-Germany
1960s Large Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Vase, W-Germany

1960s Large Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Vase, W-Germany

$640Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.18 in W 5.44 in D 5.32 in

1960s Large Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Vase, W-Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Skien, NO

**Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, 1960s** This stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

Midcentury Bay Keramik Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

from this period. I have a similar (large) one for sale in another color scheme. Designer: Bodo

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s
Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s

Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s

By Bodo Mans

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century West German Pottery Bowl by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik company from 1959. Mans officially retired from BAY in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Modern Vase Decor Ravenna by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Mid-century Modern Vase Decor Ravenna by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Mid-century Modern Vase Decor Ravenna by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful vase from the Ravenna range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in 1961

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s
Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s

Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Skien, NO

**Rare Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Urn Vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, 1960s/1970s** This

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vases designed by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vases by Bodo Mans for BAY

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic vases designed by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

vibrant orange. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik company from 1959. Mans officially

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern Small Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik little vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans. BODO MANS

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern ‘Reims’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Reims' décor

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany
Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

Mid-Century Modern ‘Brasil’ Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Germany

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase finished with renowned designer Bodo Mans's 'Brasil

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase, Bodo Mans Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
Large Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase, Bodo Mans Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s

Large Fat Lava Pottery Floor Vase, Bodo Mans Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: BAY Ceramic, Germany Design: Bodo Mans

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970
Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970

Vintage West German Bitossi Style Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Pottery, circa 1970

By Bay Keramik, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Bodo Mans

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful vintage vase by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the early to mid-1970s. The Aldo

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Bodo Mans Ceramic Vase "Paris" by Bay Keramik, Germany 1950s
Bodo Mans Ceramic Vase "Paris" by Bay Keramik, Germany 1950s

Bodo Mans Ceramic Vase "Paris" by Bay Keramik, Germany 1950s

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Studio Ceramic Vase by Elly Kuch for Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany Dimensions: Height: 9.05 in (23 cm) Width: 3.54 (9 cm) Depth: 2.75 (7 cm) Very good condition. -----------...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief
1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief

1950s-1970s Bodo Mans Blue Rectangular West German Floor Vase, Geometric Relief

By Bay Keramik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful West German ceramic floor vase. Marked '92-45' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental and e...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik West German Mid-Century Raised Geometric Patterned Ceramic Vase
Bay Keramik West German Mid-Century Raised Geometric Patterned Ceramic Vase

Bay Keramik West German Mid-Century Raised Geometric Patterned Ceramic Vase

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Queens, NY

,\" featuring geometric shapes, highlighted and dotted in black against a deep red glaze. (BODO MANS for BAY

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Vase
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Vase

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Vase

$584

H 17.72 in Dm 10.63 in

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Vase

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor. Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery
Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery

Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery

$260Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.34 in W 5 in D 2.8 in

Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

with molded patterns, with many of the pieces designed by Bodo Mans. Many of these forms are very

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Flower Vase, German, Matte Ceramic, Display Urn, Mid Century, Circa 1960
Vintage Flower Vase, German, Matte Ceramic, Display Urn, Mid Century, Circa 1960

Vintage Flower Vase, German, Matte Ceramic, Display Urn, Mid Century, Circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik Embossed to the base with West Germany and the pattern number This is a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase
Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase

Carstens Tonnieshof MCM West Germany Flower Vase

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Miami, FL

top designer of that era alongside Bodo Mans, who was working for Bay Keramik, another highly regarded

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid Century Bay Red and Blue Keramik Vase, West Germany
Mid Century Bay Red and Blue Keramik Vase, West Germany

Mid Century Bay Red and Blue Keramik Vase, West Germany

By Bay Keramik

Located in Hastings, GB

Bodo Mans, whose colourful designs were very popular at the time and are very collectable nowadays

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Beehive Vase 7641-40 Dieter Peter Carstens West German Studio Pottery 1970
Large Beehive Vase 7641-40 Dieter Peter Carstens West German Studio Pottery 1970

Large Beehive Vase 7641-40 Dieter Peter Carstens West German Studio Pottery 1970

By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

designer of that era alongside Bodo Mans, who was working for Bay Keramik, another highly regarded West

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Bay Keramik Large Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Sumerian Decor, Germany
Bay Keramik Large Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Sumerian Decor, Germany

Bay Keramik Large Mid-Century Stoneware Vase, Sumerian Decor, Germany

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Designers and Artists Bay Keramik worked with several important ceramic artists, including: Bodo Mans

Category

Vintage 1960s Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

XL Mid-Century West German Table Lamp Designed by Bodo Mans
XL Mid-Century West German Table Lamp Designed by Bodo Mans

XL Mid-Century West German Table Lamp Designed by Bodo Mans

By Bruno Karlsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

XL Mid-Century Bay Keramic West German Art Pottery Lamp. This gorgeous Bodo Mans designed ceramic

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

Bay Keramik Vase from Bodo Mans West Germany late 60´s
Bay Keramik Vase from Bodo Mans West Germany late 60´s

Bay Keramik Vase from Bodo Mans West Germany late 60´s

Unavailable

H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Bay Keramik Vase from Bodo Mans West Germany late 60´s

By Bodo Mans

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with an embedded runic pattern, designed by Bodo Mans. This pattern was

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Bay Ceramic Pitcher/Vase, West-Germany by Bodo Mans, 1950
Hand Painted Bay Ceramic Pitcher/Vase, West-Germany by Bodo Mans, 1950

Hand Painted Bay Ceramic Pitcher/Vase, West-Germany by Bodo Mans, 1950

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Achterveld, NL

Mans. The inside is fully glazed. Designed by Bodo Mans for Bay in 1950s Dimensions: 40 x 20 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Round Vase Reims Decor by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Mid-Century Round Vase Reims Decor by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Mid-Century Round Vase Reims Decor by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Ferndale, MI

1960s West German Bay Kermik round vase with Reims decor 1010-10 by Bodo Mans.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Huge Vase from Bodo Mans for Bay West Germany 1960´s
Huge Vase from Bodo Mans for Bay West Germany 1960´s

Huge Vase from Bodo Mans for Bay West Germany 1960´s

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Huge Vase from Bodo Mans for Bay West Germany 1960´s

By Bodo Mans

Located in Berlin, DE

This impressive floor vase, designed by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik in West Germany, is a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Floor Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, 1950s

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Westmaas, NL

This mid-century modern ceramic floor vase was designed by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik in West

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic vintage vase Narvik by Bodo Mans West Germany 1970s
Large Ceramic vintage vase Narvik by Bodo Mans West Germany 1970s

Large Ceramic vintage vase Narvik by Bodo Mans West Germany 1970s

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely large vintage Bay vase model Narvik designed by Bodo Mans in West Germany 1970s. This

Category

Vintage 1970s German Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Unavailable

H 13.78 in Dm 5.52 in

Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

This delicate ceramic vase has the West-Germany Pottery mark. The numbers are identification numbers. The first digits are the form numbers and the following numbers are the height o...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950's 'Kongo' Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, West Germany
1950's 'Kongo' Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, West Germany

1950's 'Kongo' Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, West Germany

By Bodo Mans

Located in San Francisco, CA

The tall ovoid vase designed in 1959 by Bodo Mans; adorned overall with colorful enameled patches

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic vase collection Reims by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany, 1960s
Ceramic vase collection Reims by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany, 1960s

Ceramic vase collection Reims by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany, 1960s

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage ceramic vase collection Reims by Bodo Mans (1935-2001) for BAY Keramik made in West Germany

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

XL Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, West Germany 1960s
XL Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, West Germany 1960s

XL Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, West Germany 1960s

By Bay Keramik, West German Pottery, Bodo Mans

Located in Valencia, VC

Beautiful extra large West German pottery floor vase created by house designer Bodo Mans featuring

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s German Fat Lava Bay Ceramics Pottery Abstract Vase by Bodo Mans 92 45
1970s German Fat Lava Bay Ceramics Pottery Abstract Vase by Bodo Mans 92 45

1970s German Fat Lava Bay Ceramics Pottery Abstract Vase by Bodo Mans 92 45

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in London, England

Bodo Mans and manufactured by BAY Ceramics, Germany. The vase has the manufacturers raised stamp on the

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large 1960's Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Large 1960's Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Large 1960's Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bodo Mans

Located in San Francisco, CA

The large ovoid-shaped vessel with short neck above a tapering body; adorned with nine painted triangles all joined by crossing black stringing.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Ceramic Statue of Woman by Bodo Mans, West Germany
Bay Ceramic Statue of Woman by Bodo Mans, West Germany

Bay Ceramic Statue of Woman by Bodo Mans, West Germany

By Bay Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rare vintage abstract statue made by Bodo Mans for Bay ceramic from former West Germany. A woman

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage West German Vase With Floral Detailing
Vintage West German Vase With Floral Detailing

Vintage West German Vase With Floral Detailing

Sold

H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage West German Vase With Floral Detailing

By Bodo Mans

Located in London, GB

An exquisite vintage Mid-Century West German BAY ceramic studio pottery vase, designed by Bodo Mans

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Modernist West German Fat Lava Bauhaus Vase, 1960
Modernist West German Fat Lava Bauhaus Vase, 1960

Modernist West German Fat Lava Bauhaus Vase, 1960

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

was the top designer of that era. His only rival at that time was Bodo Mans who was working for Bay

Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Bauhaus Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1961
Modernist Bauhaus Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1961

Modernist Bauhaus Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1961

By Dieter Peter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

German pottery and Dieter Peters was the top designer of that era, his only rival at that time was Bodo

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vases

Materials

Pottery

Mid Century Modern West Germany Art Pottery Set of Signed Ceramic Vases
Mid Century Modern West Germany Art Pottery Set of Signed Ceramic Vases

Mid Century Modern West Germany Art Pottery Set of Signed Ceramic Vases

By West German Pottery

Located in Valencia, VC

/ 6.25in, width 14cm/ 5.4in 5- Bay Keramik Ancient Look Vase Designed by Bodo Mans, form 72-20. Height

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Antique 1650s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bay Floor Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans
Bay Floor Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans

Bay Floor Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans

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H 11.82 in Dm 9.45 in

Bay Floor Vase 'Haiti' by Bodo Mans

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A stunning and rare Bay Keramik floor vase designed by renowned designer Bodo Mans. The decor or

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Floor Vase Bay Pottery, Designed by Bodo Mans, Signed, circa 1967
West German Floor Vase Bay Pottery, Designed by Bodo Mans, Signed, circa 1967

West German Floor Vase Bay Pottery, Designed by Bodo Mans, Signed, circa 1967

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Verviers, BE

West German floor vase bay pottery, designed by Bodo Mans, circa 1967. Signed; W-Germany 64 40 Bay

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardi...

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Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

from this period. I have a similar one for sale in another color scheme. Designer: Bodo Mans was

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Attributed to Bodo Mans for Schlossberg, WG
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Attributed to Bodo Mans for Schlossberg, WG

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Attributed to Bodo Mans for Schlossberg, WG

By Bodo Mans

Located in Herentals, BE

aligns with the aesthetic language of Bodo Mans, renowned for his work at Bay Keramik and later co

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage West German Vase Designed by Bodo Mans Bay Pottery, circa 1970
Vintage West German Vase Designed by Bodo Mans Bay Pottery, circa 1970

Vintage West German Vase Designed by Bodo Mans Bay Pottery, circa 1970

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful vintage vase attributed to designer Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the early to

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large West German Floor Vase Designed by Bodo Mans Bay Pottery, circa 1970
Large West German Floor Vase Designed by Bodo Mans Bay Pottery, circa 1970

Large West German Floor Vase Designed by Bodo Mans Bay Pottery, circa 1970

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful tall vase from the 'Narvik' range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Bodo Mans Hour Glass Vase, 1965
Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Bodo Mans Hour Glass Vase, 1965

Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Bodo Mans Hour Glass Vase, 1965

Located in South Burlington, VT

glazed Bodo Mans Hour Glass form vase, circa 1965. Designer/Maker: Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans, circa 1965

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Mid-20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large West German Pottery Floor Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, circa 1959
Large West German Pottery Floor Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, circa 1959

Large West German Pottery Floor Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik, circa 1959

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautiful tall large floor vase from the 'Congo' (Kongo) range designed by Bodo Mans and produced

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid-Century West Germany Bay by Bodo Mans Pair of Ceramic Vases, 1950s
Mid-Century West Germany Bay by Bodo Mans Pair of Ceramic Vases, 1950s

Mid-Century West Germany Bay by Bodo Mans Pair of Ceramic Vases, 1950s

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Valencia, VC

A very elegant pair of twin vases, crafted by Bay Keramik and designed by Bodo Mans in the 1950s

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Bay Ceramic Pitcher Dark and Light Blue Glaze over Geometrical Patterns, Signed
Bay Ceramic Pitcher Dark and Light Blue Glaze over Geometrical Patterns, Signed

Bay Ceramic Pitcher Dark and Light Blue Glaze over Geometrical Patterns, Signed

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Verviers, BE

the famous Bitossi Rimini. Created and designed by Bodo Mans. Bottom marks say: BAY W.-GERMANY 257

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern West German White 'Reptile' Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens
Mid-Century Modern West German White 'Reptile' Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens

Mid-Century Modern West German White 'Reptile' Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens

By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

was the top designer of that era. His only rival at that time was Bodo Mans who was working for Bay

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern West German Pottery Vase by Dieter Peter for Carstens, 1970s

By Carstens Tönnieshof, Dieter Peter

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Dieter Peters was, probably, the top designer of that era alongside Bodo Mans, who was working for Bay

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Midcentury Pair of West German Grey Reptile Vases by Dieter Peter for Carstens
Midcentury Pair of West German Grey Reptile Vases by Dieter Peter for Carstens

Midcentury Pair of West German Grey Reptile Vases by Dieter Peter for Carstens

By Dieter Peter, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Dieter Peters was the top designer of that era. His only rival at that time was Bodo Mans who was working

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modern West Germany Flower Vase, by Peter Dieter for Carstens
Mid-Century Modern West Germany Flower Vase, by Peter Dieter for Carstens

Mid-Century Modern West Germany Flower Vase, by Peter Dieter for Carstens

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Miami, FL

was probably, the top designer of that era alongside Bodo Mans, who was working for Bay Keramik

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Midcentury Blood Red, Black, Brown Floor Vase by Bay Keramik, 1960s
Large Midcentury Blood Red, Black, Brown Floor Vase by Bay Keramik, 1960s

Large Midcentury Blood Red, Black, Brown Floor Vase by Bay Keramik, 1960s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Copenhagen, DK

with Bodo Mans as one of their most famous designers. During the 1970s a large part of production

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

German White Ceramic Urn Lamp

German White Ceramic Urn Lamp

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H 20 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

German White Ceramic Urn Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

German white ceramic urn attributed to Bodo Mans of Bay Keramik as lamp.

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Vintage 1950s German Table Lamps

Danish Mid-Century Modern Blue & Green Ceramic Table Lamp by Lyskær Belysning
Danish Mid-Century Modern Blue & Green Ceramic Table Lamp by Lyskær Belysning

Danish Mid-Century Modern Blue & Green Ceramic Table Lamp by Lyskær Belysning

By Lyskjaer Belysning

Located in Berlin, Germany

designed by German designer Bodo Mans. The lamp is a model No. 57-25. It has some beautifully geometrically

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

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Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik

$938

H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 2.76 in

Mid-Century Orange Fat Lava Vase by Roth Keramik

By Roth Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

A Roth Keramik vase, orange outlined with black lava. These vases are very sought after. Original sticker/label present.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase
Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase

Bay Keramik Mid-Century West German Floral Design Art Pottery Vase

By Bay Keramik

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish mid-century West German art pottery vase with relief molded floral designs by Bay Keramik. The vase stands on a narrow rounded unglazed foot with a recessed base with the r...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960
Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960

Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960

By Bitossi, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Aldo Londi

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautifully detailed vase in vibrant turquoise (green / blue) with textured sgraffito shoulder and neck by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy, circa 1960s. Wonderful whimsical embossed ani...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase
Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase

Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase

$450

H 15 in Dm 7 in

Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Chicago, IL

Scheurich ceramic vase One minor chip on top rim (as shown).  

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s
Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s

Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful large Mid-Century vase by Scheurich. West Germany, 1960s-1970s Shape number 546-40 (Model-height in centimeters).

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase
Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase

Italian Fratelli Fanciullacci Attributed Mid Century Art Pottery Sgraffito Vase

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish mid-century Italian art pottery twin handled vase with sgraffito floral designs in the style of Fratelli Fanciullacci . The vase has a rounded body with a tall funnel shape...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Mid-Century Vintage West German Pottery Amber Vase by Bay Keramik, circa 1970
Mid-Century Vintage West German Pottery Amber Vase by Bay Keramik, circa 1970

Mid-Century Vintage West German Pottery Amber Vase by Bay Keramik, circa 1970

By Bay Keramik

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Tall, large vintage midcentury vase by West German Pottery producer - 'Bay Keramik' Germany, circa 1970s. The embossed relief pattern on the tall Bay Keramik vase is classic, 1970s w...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

$467Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in

Mid-Century Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Mid-century pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange and yellow on a brushed background.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning and vibrant, 40 cm high, jug vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7882. Fratelli Fanciullacci Potte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three

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...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Lava

Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze 'Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany' 1960s
Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze 'Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany' 1960s

Fat Lava Floor Vase with Red Drip-Glaze 'Scheurich 279-38, W-Germany' 1960s

By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik

Located in Verviers, BE

Classic fat lava red drip-glaze on charcoal background. Floor vase with handle. Vintage Scheurich with original label. Glazed pottery. Stamped on the base. 279-38, W-Germany. Measur...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Large Green Lava Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens Atelier
1970s Large Green Lava Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens Atelier

1970s Large Green Lava Glazed West German Pottery Floor Vase by Carstens Atelier

By Heinz Siery, Carsten Atelier, Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Beautifully hand thrown and glazed floor vase designed by Heinz Siery for Carstens Tonniesh of circa 1965. Carstens are considered to be one of the finest producers of West German po...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mid Century Vase by  Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
Mid Century Vase by  Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy

Mid Century Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Stunning and vibrant, 38cm high, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern. On the base is painted Italy 8614. Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Extraordinary "STRAWBERRY" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Extraordinary "STRAWBERRY" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany, 1970s

Extraordinary "STRAWBERRY" Tube Pottery Fat Lava Vase Scheurich, Germany, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase super rare black red "strawberry" DECOR. Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Ge...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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Bodo Mans For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bodo mans available for sale. The range of distinct bodo mans — often made from ceramic, clay and pottery — can elevate any home. Bodo mans have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of bodo mans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern bodo mans are of considerable interest. Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans and Scheurich Keramik each produced beautiful bodo mans that are worth considering.

How Much are Bodo Mans?

Prices for bodo mans can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bodo mans begin at $93 and can go as high as $981, while the average can fetch as much as $440.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.