Skip to main content

Do Not Litter

Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s. The vases are in very good vintage condition
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Vintage Wirkkala Ceramic Sculptural Do Not Litter Paper Bags Set of 3
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
manufactured by Rosenthal and designed by Tapio Wirkkala in the 1970s. They are called " The do not litter bags
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. This example is in superb vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-line
Category

Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This early brown paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vases for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
"Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-line is an iconic piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Recent Sales

Set of Post-Modern Rosenthal Germany "Do Not Litter" Bisque Porcelain Vessels
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two post-modern Rosenthal "Do not litter" bisque porcelain vessels including the crushed
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rosenthal Vintage White Glazed Ceramic Crushed Do Not Litter Bags Signed Pair of
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
Litter Bags. Both are signed in gold Rosenthal on the lower right hand corner which is unusual. They are
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal “Do Not Litter Bags” Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tapio Wirkkala was one of the most influential of modern Scandinavian artists and designers. He was deeply influenced by the flora and fauna of Finland. This vase was manufactured by...
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bisque Porcelain Milk Carton Vase Rosenthal Studio-Line ´Do Not Litter´
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool bisque textured porcelain finish vase can be used for kitchen as a pitcher or as a flower vase, its great design and example of POP art.
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Pop Art Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. This example is in good vintage and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Paper Bag Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Wichita, KS
for breadsticks or other things. This is called the do not litter ceramic bag. These are always
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Paper Bag Vases from the Rosenthal DO NOT LITTER series designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Smaller
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
H 7.38 in W 4.75 in D 3.13 in
Crystal Buddha
Located in New York, NY
image #3, designer 'Paper Bag' vase Rosenthal Studio-Line 'DO NOT LITTER' by Tapio Wirkkala, search
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Buddha
Crystal Buddha
H 3 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
1980s Blue and Clear Art Glass Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
LITTER' by Tapio Wirkkala, search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314218459492
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Studio Line "Bag" Tall Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
porcelain crushed paper bags from the "Do Not Litter" collection by Rosenthal of Germany included a series
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Studio Line White Porcelain "Bag" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
1970s. #2245 These white porcelain crushed paper bags from the "Do Not Litter" collection by
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Studio Line "Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Diego, CA
. These white porcelain crushed paper bags from the "Do Not Litter" collection by Rosenthal of Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Studio Line "Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
. These white porcelain crushed paper bags from the "Do Not Litter" collection by Rosenthal of Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Glazed Porcelain Crushed Paper Bag Vase Sculpture
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in North Miami, FL
for breadsticks or other things. This is called the do not litter ceramic bag. These are always
Category

Vintage 1970s German Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Glass Nautilus Seashell Dish
Located in New York, NY
-Line 'DO NOT LITTER' by Tapio Wirkkala, search 1stdibs ID#: LU1314218459492 Also available, show in
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Glass Nautilus Seashell Dish
Glass Nautilus Seashell Dish
H 1.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.63 in
Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
artist, Tapio Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase came in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. The "Paper Bag" vase
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio-line
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Wirkkala, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. This example is in good vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and 'Germany'. This early brown paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter
Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Monumental Tapio Wirkkala Bag Vase
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rena Rosenthal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal's "Do Not Litter Collection". Wonderfully
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Tapio Wirkkala Bag Vase
Monumental Tapio Wirkkala Bag Vase
H 19 in W 13 in D 7.25 in

People Also Browsed

White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Category

2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Ebony

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick Size small 15cm Size medium 25cm.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...
Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Ubald Klug for De Sede 'Terrazza' Landscapes in Patinated Brown Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, set of four DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa elements, patinated brown leather, Switzerland, 1970s. Waterfall shaped sofas in a heavily patinated leather b...
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rosenthal Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Sculptural White Ceramic Design 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Palermo, IT
Nice sculpture in white glazed ceramic. Decorative object from the famous Rosenthal company. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.735 KG NOTE: We offe...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Adjustable Wall Unit with Shelves and Cabinets
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adjustable wall unit, teak, coated steel, brass, Italy, 1950s Behold this exquisite multifunctional design from Italy, a testament to the mid-century modern design ethos of the 1950...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #800 in Burgundy Glaze with Burgundy Cotton Fringe Detail
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Vase #800 by Karen Gayle Tinney Hand formed stoneware with burgundy glaze. Burgundy cotton braided details. Inside is glazed, the vessel will hold water. 13”H x 5”W Karen Gayle Ti...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala Huge Paper Back Vase for Rosentahl, 1977
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Munich, DE
Rare large paper bag vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Rosenthal, Germany 1977. This vase is made of porcelain (stoneware) and looks like a paper bag. The vase is m...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Do Not Litter", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Do Not Litter For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic do not litter available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every do not litter was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage do not litter you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the do not litter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each do not litter bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Rosenthal and Tapio Wirkkala each produced at least one beautiful do not litter that is worth considering.

How Much is a Do Not Litter?

Prices for a do not litter start at $286 and top out at $32,375 with the average selling for $596.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.