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1980’s Post Modern Ceramic Vase
By Heide Warlamis
Located in Houston, TX
1980s Post modern ceramic vase by noted Austrian artist Heide Warlamis (b.1942) from her renowned
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1980’s Post Modern Ceramic Vase
1980’s Post Modern Ceramic Vase
H 8.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Single Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase, France, circa 1950s. The vintage vase is made of ivory
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bertoncello, Italy, 1950s
By Bertoncello
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bertoncello, Italy, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Attributed to Claire Tong
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase attributed to Claire Tong, signed "Tong '54" on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Thorvald Odgaard, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Thorvald Odgaard, 1970s. Scandinavian MId-Century Modern pottery
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg, Two Modern Ceramic Vases, Hand-Painted
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Margareta Hennix (born 1941) for Gustavsberg. Two modern ceramic vases, hand-painted. In perfect
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase by Kalle Akkola, Finland ca 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Midcentury modern ceramic vase by Kalle Akkola, Kupittaana Savi, Finland ca 1950's. Good vintage
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Perignem, Belgium
By Perignem
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Perignem, Belgium
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s.
By Per Linnemann-Schmidt, Palshus
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Per Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus, 1960s. Torpedo shaped ceramic vase
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Brown Mid-century Modern Ceramic Vase by Mari Simulsson for Upsala Ekeby
By Upsala Ekeby, Mari Simmulson
Located in Berlin, DE
Small Brown Mid-century Modern Ceramic Vase by Mari Simulsson for Upsala Ekeby Small Brown and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1960s/1970s Scandinavian Organic Modern Ceramic Vase with Colorful Floral Motifs
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
1960s/1970s Scandinavian Organic Modern Ceramic Vase with Colorful Floral Motifs Stunning
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby 1950
By Mari Simmulson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern ceramic vase signed by Mari Simmulson for Uppsala-Ekeby. Mari Simmulson, (1911
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful ceramic vase, attributed to the Italian maker Bitossi. The vase is not marked. The blue
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Bitossi
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, Bitossi
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H 7.09 in Dm 3.94 in
Japanese Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Japanese Ceramic Vase with a lovely modern design on a traditional form. The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Nicaraguan Modern Ceramic Vase w/ Butterfly Motif
Located in New York, NY
Modern Nicaraguan ceramic pottery vase hand-painted with polychrome butterflies and of double gourd
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20th Century Nicaraguan Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Catua Handmade Modern Ceramic Vase by Airedelsur
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Airedelsur creates minimal, one-of-a-kind, hand-built ceramic vessels and sculptures, that in their
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Organic Earthen Textured Modern Ceramic Vase, Vessel
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
vase and become a sculptural element end in itself. Glazes are combined with an excellent balance of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
details. Model A16 Argenta Vase, 1950's Signed on the bottom: Gustavsberg Argenta A16 Made in Sweden
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase 1950s
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase 1950s
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H 10.24 in Dm 3.15 in
Italian Multicoloured Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Mid Century Modern multicoloured ceramic vase
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Decorative Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1980.
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice decorative post-modern vase, circa 1980, Italy. Round black glazed ceramic, three nickeled
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A gorgeous vase from Rörstrand and maker/Designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Alvino Bagni
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Lovely Italian Mid-Century Modern vase by Alvino Bagni. A tan exterior with a crisp white cross
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Set of Pastel Glazed Nordic Modern Ceramic Vases, 2000s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Scandinavian Modern light toned handmade soft shaped ceramic vases manufactured in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Tall Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Signe Persson-Melin
By Signe Persson-Melin
Located in New York, NY
A tall Scandinavian Modern ceramic studio vase by designer Signe Persson-Melin. The exterior is
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Clay

Boccato, Gigante & Zambusi Post-Modern Ceramic Vase for Sicart Italy
By Boccato Gigante Zambusi
Located in Tilburg, NL
Rare and large post modern vase by Marilena Boccato, Gian Nicola Gigante en Antonio Zambusi for
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases

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Ceramic

German Midcentury U Keramik Modern Ceramic Vase, Germany, circa 1960s
By Ü Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
background defines this Mid-Century Modern vase from Üebelacker-Keramik also known as Ü-Keramik of Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

Unique Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg, Josef Ekberg
Located in New York, NY
Unique Scandinavian Modern hand thrown and painted ceramic vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Italian Maker Fratelli Fanciullacci
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Interesting ceramic vase made by Fratelli Fancuillacci. The vase itself has been left unglazed, but
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Set of Two Danish Organic Modern Ceramic Vases, Würtz, 1980s
By Aage Würtz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish modernist vases with soft, organic shapes and muted colors designed by acclaimed
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

Italian Modern Ceramic Vase Aldo Londi for Fratelli Fanciullacci, 1960s
By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern textured Italian pottery Vase made by Fratelli Fanciullacci in the early 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery

1960s Matte Gray Organic Swedish Modern Ceramic Vase by Alingsås
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall rustic ceramic Swedish Mid-Century Modern cylindrical vase with intricate hand carved graphic
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery

Drejar Gruppen for Rörstrand Swedish Stylized Modern Ceramic Vase, 1973
By Rörstrand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
group for Rörstrand in 1973. The vase has a cylindrical shaped lower body with a wider round shaped top
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian made vase. In the style and likely made by Bitossi or Alvino Bagni
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

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Ceramic

Masuo Ojima Large Scale Sculptural Post-Modern Ceramic Vase, circa 1990s
By Masuo Ojima
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This is a very unique oversized ceramic vase created by Masuo Ojima in the Post-modern style. The
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1990s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase "Surrea" Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg Sweden, 1950s
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
the 1950s and manufactured at Gustavsberg, Sweden. This vase will work perfectly for the modern home
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by the esteemed designer Gunnar
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase in Yellow, Green, Gold by Josef Ekberg
By Josef Ekberg, Gustavsberg
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Art Deco, hand decorated ceramic vase from Gustavsberg. Designed and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase with Red & Yellow Leaves, Alingsås Keramik 1947
By Alingsås Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a small (height 13 cm) hand painted ceramic vase produced at Alingsås Keramik in 1947. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Modern Ceramic Vase by Eva Sjögren for L. Hjorth, 1950s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- Among the most desirable pieces from L. Hjorth Ceramic in Denmark - This small vase has delicate
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Ellen Malmer for Royal Copenhagen, 1970s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small fajance vase with abstract, modernistic glazed motif in contrasting yet earthy glazes
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Faience

German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by OCA Kronach Kunst Bavaria 1950s
By Oca
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern German ceramic vase by Oca Kronach in Bavaria. With a design that
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
, contributes to their desirability among collectors and enthusiasts. If you own a Bitossi ceramic vase by Aldo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase, Bold Pattern by Ewald Dahlskog Bo Fajans
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in New York, NY
Large Swedish Art Deco ceramic vase with a raised bold pattern in a golden glaze on a grayish blue
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase Signed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand in Sweden circa
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Tall Alvino Bagni Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
A 1960s import from Italy, this tall Bitossi Vase was designed by Alvino Bagni and has a shouldered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
By Aldo Londi
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern colorful textured ceramic vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1970s, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase / Planter Jasba
By Jasba
Located in Schagen, NL
Jasba large brown ceramic flower pot with symbols similar to Aztec ones. The planter remains in
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Two Modern Ceramic Vases by Lone Skov Madsen
By Lone Skov Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Impressed artist's signature to underside. Lone Skov Madsen is an award winning ceramic artist and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Ceramics

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by French Artist circa 1970 Grey and Black Color
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Stoneware ceramic decorative and sculptural ceramic vase. By Solange Garotte, French artist
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vases "Caolina" Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These two wonderful vases was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful vase was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This fantastic vase was made in Sweden in the 1950s at Rörstrand and designed by Gunnar Nylund
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Scandinavian Modern vase designed and signed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) for Rörstrand.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Modern Ceramic Vase Attributed to Pin Yao Jian
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese modern dark gray ceramic vase with protruding coils and foliate rim. The lower section
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Lots of interesting detail in this beautiful Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase. A glazed ceramic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Ceramic Vase by Suzy Goodelman for Craft Associates Furniture,  1910-SG
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Dimensions  H 17" (43.18cm) W 6.5" (16.51cm) D 6.5" (16.51cm) This modern ceramic vase by Suzy
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2010s American Modern Pottery

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Clay

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase and Bowl by Guido Gambone
By Guido Gambone
Located in London, GB
matte glazed ceramic vase and bowl by the celebrated Italian ceramicist Guido Gambone. Signed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Ceramic Vase Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful sculptured vase with its intense harfur glaze, which shifts in different colors was
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Modern Ceramic Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern ceramic vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A modern ceramic vase — often made from ceramic, stoneware and pottery — can elevate any home. Find 8552 options for an antique or vintage modern ceramic vase now, or shop our selection of 2278 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the modern ceramic vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern ceramic vase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Bitossi, Scheurich Keramik and Rörstrand each produced at least one beautiful modern ceramic vase that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modern Ceramic Vase?

Prices for a modern ceramic vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $5 and can go as high as $69,246, while the average can fetch as much as $794.

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.

Questions About Modern Ceramic Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, ceramic vases are often decorative in nature, but in history ceramic vases or containers were used throughout the day in many different ways. They were for storage, transport, mixing items, serving food and drinks, storing cosmetics and perfume and they were used as gifts to the gods. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary ceramic vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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