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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
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Vintage Wirkkala Ceramic Sculptural Do Not Litter Paper Bags Set of 3
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 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
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Mid-20th Century German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Malmö, SE
paper bag shaped vase of the "Do not litter" collection designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal studio
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, 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
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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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
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Early 2000s German Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rosenthal Vintage White Glazed Ceramic Crushed Do Not Litter Bags Signed Pair of
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in North Miami, FL
Litter Bags. Both are signed in gold Rosenthal on the lower right hand corner which is unusual. They are
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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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bisque Porcelain Milk Carton Vase Rosenthal Studio-Line ´Do Not Litter´
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 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

Tapio Wirkkala Porcelain Paper Bag Vases
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Paper Bag Vases from the Rosenthal DO NOT LITTER series designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Smaller
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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
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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 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
porcelain crushed paper bags from the "Do Not Litter" collection by Rosenthal of Germany included a series
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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
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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

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 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
for breadsticks or other things. This is called the do not litter ceramic bag. These are always
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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
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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 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

Mid-Century Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase 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

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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 Tapio Wirkkala “Paper Bag" Vase For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
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 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

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

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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

Tapio Wirkkala Paper Bag Vase Brown Porcelain by Rosenthal Studio Line Germany
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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

Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
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 Rena Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal's "Do Not Litter Collection". Wonderfully
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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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

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Warm Beach (#108)
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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.