Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Ceramic
Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1970
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1970.
Ceramic
Modernist Ikebana Iridescent Glaze Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Ikebana Iridescent Glaze Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a vessel structure and textured surface.
Clay
$230
H 7 in W 7 in D 5 in
Modernist Ikebana Weed Pot Asymmetrical Vase, Black Glaze Ceramic, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with black glaze. Asymmetrical with a ribbed texture.
Ceramic
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in Dm 6 in
1960s Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Sgraffito Pedestal Vase Vessel
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese modernist Ikebana ceramic/pottery pedestal vase/vessel, circa 1960s.
Pottery
1960's Japanese Modernist Ikebana Bronze Abstract Vase Vessel Mingei
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese modernist Ikebana bronze vase/vessel, circa 1960s.
Bronze
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.25 in W 5.38 in D 4.25 in
Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Mid Century Dual Neck White Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural dual branch ceramic modernist Ikebana White glaze with a fantastic form.
Ceramic
Mid Century Pottery Ikebana Suiban Flower Vase Signed, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a suiban structure and smooth surface.
Ceramic
Modernist Walnut Ikebana Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist solid walnut Ikebana planter with metal frog, circa 1990s.
Walnut
Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM modernist white ceramic Ikebana vase, circa 1960s.
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Modernist Ceramic Ikebana
Located in Oakland, CA
Spectacular modernist Japanese ceramic ikebana c1970s. Incredible form and still retains the original kiln label.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or incense burner with rocks.
Iron
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Cast Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. It could also be used as a planter or incense burner with rocks.
Iron
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter, Japan, c.1955
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Modern Ikebana Tripod Planter, Japan, c.1955.
Iron
$100Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 10.88 in D 3 in
Modernist Japanese White Pyramid Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese White Pyramid Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Toyo Modernist Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible modernist dual spout Ikebana stoneware flower vase.
Ceramic
Midcentury Modernist Ikebana Vase Ceramic Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana-style vase. Minimalist design beautiful glaze and color no chips or cracks.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. Retains the original Japanese label.
Clay
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana footed vase with a textured surface and abstract designs on all four sides.
Clay
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with multiple openings and a textured surface.
Clay
Mid-Century Geometric Postmodern Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1980s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with multifaceted sides and a textured surface. nice colors signed on the side.
Clay
Sold
H 3.5 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Freeform Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase in flat black glaze in a beautiful freeform shape. stamped Japan, 1950s. excellent condition no chips or cracks nice floating 3 feet.
Ceramic
Sold
H 2.75 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Rectangular Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with rigged black lines in a beautiful chartruse & Black color combo .
Ceramic
Sold
H 4 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Rectangular Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with brutalist finish & Black spots color combo .
Ceramic
Midcentury Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist ceramic Ikebana vase with a dual ring design.
Ceramic
Sold
H 4.5 in W 9.63 in D 6.38 in
Toyo Modernist Ikebana Two Tiered Ceramic Planter / Vase, Japan c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Modernist Two Tiered Ceramic Planter / Vase, Japan c.1965.
Ceramic
Midcentury Tear Drop Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural tear drop ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Textured white glaze . Retains the original paper label.
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Triangular Tripod Vase Planter Sculpture Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural triangular form modernist Ikebana vase. Tripod feet with a great glaze and texture.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana planter from Japan. Signed.
Iron
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron Ikebana tripod planter from Japan. Wonderful patina.
Iron
Japanese Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striped ceramic Ikebana vase from Japan, circa 1960s. Vase measures 7.5" in height by 6.5" in diameter. Original sticker on bottom. In excellent vintage condition.
Ceramic
Vintage Japanese Modernist Iron Ikebana c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful vintage modernist Japanese iron ikebana vase with geometric accents.
Iron
Modernist Japanese Toyo Black Ikebana Sculptural Vase
By Toyo
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage black ceramic Japanese Ikebana vase. Unsigned. No chips or cracks. The sculptural piece is in fantastic shape.
Ceramic
1980s Japanese Modernist Decorative Ikebana Vase Form
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striking Ikebana vase by an unknown Japanese maker, circa 1980s. Vase measures 9" by 14" x 2.5" and is signed with an impressed stamp and original, faded paper tag. In very good vint...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Toyo Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Planter, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo, Architectural Pottery
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Planter, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Pair of Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Planters Modernist
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of black ceramic ikebana planters, in a black mate, finish great design an look.
Ceramic
Unusual Pair of Modernist Architectural Cubist Ikebana Vases, Made in Japan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of modernist architectural cubist Ikebana vases, made in Japan.
Ceramic
Sold
H 8.25 in W 4.25 in L 8.25 in
Japan Vintage Pair of Modernist Flower Bud Ikebana Bronze Vases, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions journey. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this fine artisan signed treasure from Japan. This is a superb pa...
Bronze
Sold
H 11.5 in Dm 6 in L 11.5 in
Japan Vintage Pair of Modernist Flower Bud Ikebana Bronze Vases, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions journey. Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor space with this fine artisan signed treasure from Japan. This is a super...
Bronze
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Vase Planter Centerpiece, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic modernist rectangular centerpiece Ikebana vase or planter.
Ceramic
Modernist Ikebana Pottery Vase, Signed
By Doyle Lane
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Ikebana Pottery Vase, Signed Craig Easter, exceptional shape with glaze finish.
Pottery
Midcentury Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase. Minimalist design with two vase section at the end and one open section in the middle.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with fantastic abstract decoration.
Clay
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with multiple openings and a textured surface.
Clay
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with multiple openings and a textured surface. nice colors signed on the side.
Clay
Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. Retains the original Toyo label on the bottom.
Clay
Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. A quality piece with good weight and expertly crafted.
Clay
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965.
Ceramic
Sold
H 8 in W 11.75 in D 2.75 in
1960s Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Freeform Abstract Vase Vessel
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese modernist Ikebana ceramic/pottery pedestal vase/vessel, circa 1960s.
Pottery
Modernist Ikebana Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist maple and dark wood Ikebana planter with metal frog, circa 1990s.
Wood, Maple
1960's Japanese Modernist Ikebana Bronze Abstract Vase Vessel Artist Signed!
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese modernist Ikebana bronze vase/vessel, circa 1960s.
Bronze
Sold
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
1960s Japanese Modernist Ikebana Bronze Vase Vessel for Neiman Marcus, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese modernist Ikebana bronze vase/vessel, circa 1960s.
Bronze
Midcentury Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist ceramic Ikebana vase with a minimalist incised abstract design.
Ceramic
Rare Modernist Ikebana Vase/Vessel by Kyohdoh Japan Yokkaichi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible midcentury Ikebana vase by Kyohdoh Japan. This rare and beautiful vintage piece is an original from which current styles are derived from and dates from the mid-1960s. Sim...
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with black glaze and abstract design.
Ceramic
Midcentury Dual Branch Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural dual branch ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great textured drip glaze.
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and rare mid-century modernist Ikebana vase with black glaze and abstract design.
Ceramic
Midcentury Signed Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great glaze with a raised textured design and wabi sabi form.
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible modernist Ikebana flower vase with white glaze and a red-orange interior glaze.
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural conical form modernist Ikebana vase. This is a rare and hard to find form.
Ceramic
Midcentury Organic Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Organic Sculptural fat tear drop ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. black mate outside and glossy inside .
Ceramic
Midcentury Dual Branch Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural dual branch ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great glaze with an incised textured design on the front.
Ceramic
Midcentury Tri Branch Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural three branch ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great black glaze with an incised textured design.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modernist Bowl, Japan, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana bowl with a fantastic geometric design.
Clay
Mid Century Brutalist Ikebana Planter Japan, 1950s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly striking Modernist ikebana planter from Japan. This unique piece develops within the brutalist style from its era and its clean lines make it relevant today.
Ceramic
Midcentury Organic Modern Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural and organic ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. This vintage piece exudes organic design and beauty that is visually intriguing.
Ceramic
Organic Modern Ceramic Ikebana Sculptural Vase 1990s Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural and organic ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. This beautiful piece exudes organic design and beauty that is visually intriguing.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist ceramic Ikebana planter from Japan.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist ceramic Ikebana vase with a great glaze.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1960s
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1960s.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Iron Ikebana Planter
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist iron ikebana tripod planter from Japan. Wonderful patina.
Iron
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Planter Signed
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist freeform ceramic Ikebana planter from Japan.
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Planter Signed
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modernist ceramic Ikebana planter from Japan. Signed with a cypher on the bottom.
Ceramic
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$912 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Mario Bellini Ceramic Table Lamp Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976
By Mario Bellini, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
Mario Bellini table light Area 50 by Artemide, Italy, 1976 Rare iconic ceramic lamp. It shows a beautiful rough-edged ceramic socket-like base and the trade-mark flying piece of res...
Ceramic, Plastic, Parchment Paper
Trio No 3 White Lilac Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your interiors with the TRIO № III white lilac marble side table, featuring a smooth square oval top supported by three sculptural cylinder bases. Crafted from solid lilac ma...
Marble
$5,300 / set
H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in
Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...
Murano Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Early Pewter Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Oval pewter vase with slim neck. * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: 1522 * Year: 1918-1929 * Condition: Good vintage con...
Pewter
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$5,398 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$2,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Brutalist Hand-Carved African Black Wooden Totem Sculpture Set, Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Raw, expressive, and deeply sculptural, this Brutalist totem sculpture set by Egg Designs celebrates the intersection of African craft traditions and contemporary collectible design....
Wood
$6,473 / item
H 30.71 in W 58.27 in D 14.97 in
Travertine Console Table inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is crafted from a single material, featuring a softly curved-edge top that rests elegantly on four cylindrical columns, creating a sculptural and architectural ...
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian Cabinet in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, mahogany, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s This charming cabinet stands out with its graphical door panels, featuring carved horizontal lines that add character ...
Brass
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.
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 expression — pottery 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.
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