Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain vase / Squared Baluster Shape
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your decor with these exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinese porcelain vases feature a
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vases
Porcelain
Mid 20th Century Chinese Porcelain vase / Squared Baluster Shape
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your decor with these exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinese porcelain vases feature a
Porcelain
Strehla Keramik East German Mid-Century Raised Design Glazed Square Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
East German Mid-Century tall square based ceramic vase with a raised black vertical swirling
Ceramic
Strehla Keramik East German Mid-Century Metallic Square Design Dark Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
East German Mid-Century tapered ceramic vase with a wide rectangular bottom sloping upward to a
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Nils Thorsson Blue Baca Square Vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Sarasota, FL
Beautiful Royal Copenhagen Faience vase in the Baca pattern by Nils Thorsson. Excellent original
Faience
$748Sale Price|25% Off
ROYAL COPENHAGEN 1960 Niels Thorson Mid Century Glazed Porcelain Square Vase
By Niels J. Thorsø, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
A square green glazed vase designed by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) for Royal Copenhagen. This is a
Porcelain
Large square - Ceramic vase
Located in Brussels, BE
Large german ceramic Vase with 4 holes above. It's shape is squared and slightly organic as
Ceramic
Kunstporzellan Ilmenau East German Seashell Textured Square Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
German Mid-Century square white porcelain vase with a textured exterior with small embedded
Ash
Strehla Keramik East German Mid-Century Raised Pattern Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
East German Mid-Century square-form ceramic vase with a raised pattern and border in dark green
Ceramic
West German Square Geometric Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful textured finish square vase in lava gray finish with geometric shapes and style.
Pottery
$1,375 / set
Tall White Porcelain Square Relief Vases
By Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Set of four white porcelain square vases in descending heights with relief surface, Germany, 1960's
Porcelain
20th Century German White Porcelain Square Vase Painted Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Dorothy Hafner, Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
20th century German white square porcelain vase painted Rosenthal Studio-linie.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Scheurich Keramik West German Banded Square & Circle 'Inka' Pattern Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
West German Mid-Century cylindrical white ceramic vase with an incised banded rectangle and circle
Ceramic
$3,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Square Celadon China Vases
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of antique square China vases with Ching signs, in Celadon porcelain. They were in my
Porcelain
Square Studio Ceramic Vases in Natural Earth Tones
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Five Mid-Century Modern square studio pottery vases glazed in natural earth tones that vary from
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Circle and Square Patterned White and Brown Glazed Ceram
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century large ceramic handled vase with a black glazed mouth and bottom and a white
Ceramic
Large White Porcelain Square Relief Vases Pair by Hutschenreuther
By Hutschenreuther
Located in London, GB
Pair of tall white porcelain square vases with vertical relief surface, by Hutschenreuther Germany
Porcelain
Large Cenedese Italian Square Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
which captures the light beautifully and is a wonderful Mid-Century vase. Interestingly, there is no
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Tall square Art Deco ceramic vase on feet.
Located in København, Copenhagen
ceramic vase on feet. Mid-20th century. Rare model. Painted with a geometric pattern in silver. Perfect
Ceramic
Bay Keramik West German Mid-Century Pitcher Vase with Incised Geometric Details
Located in Queens, NY
West German mid-century square base handled ceramic vase with a raised abstract nesting circle
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Square Ceramic Modernist Vase, Italy, Signed, Numbered
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed underneath: Fantoni, Italy. Numbered 02230. Gorgeous vibrant piece with gorgeous glaze, In orange and green glaze. Dimensions: H 8" x W 5.75" x D 5.5".
Ceramic
Peill & Putzler Op Art Square Modernist Ice Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful square Midcentury Op Art vase, handmade by Peill and Putzler, Germany, 1970s. A very
Glass
Art Deco Square Glass & Enamel Etched Vase, Karl Palda, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Originating from Czech republic this Art Deco vase visually looks stunning with it's very
Enamel
Midcentury Ceramic Vase Circle and Square Patterned Brown Glazed, West Germany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury large ceramic vase with a brown glazed. Incised geometric circle and square pattern
Ceramic, Stoneware
Italian Vintage Alabaster Vase in Square White Form with Contrasting Band, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Perfect as a decorative accent or standalone piece, this vase is ideal for sideboards, bookshelves
Alabaster, Marble
Danish Brutalist Pair of Square Rustic Ceramic Vases by Jytte Trebbien 1970
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of mid-century Danish brutalist style square vases by ceramist and artist Jytte Trebbien
Ceramic
Large Tall Cenedese Italian Square Black & Clear Murano Glass Vase New Old Stock
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
which captures the light beautifully and is a wonderful Mid-Century vase. Interestingly, there is no
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$574Sale Price|30% Off
Small Square Solid Murano Glass Vase Interior Green Yellow Red Colors, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small square solid Murano glass vase interior green yellow red colors.
Murano Glass
Group of 1960's Square Studio Ceramic Vases in Ocher and Earth Tones
By Mobach
Located in London, GB
Set of eight Mid-Century Modern square studio pottery vases glazed in ocher and natural earth tones
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Resin Square Planters by Forms and Surfaces
By Forms and Surfaces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern bronze resin square planters manufactured in the United States, circa
Bronze
Pair of French Square 1960's Studio Pottery Vases in Blue and Green
Located in London, GB
Two mid-century square and handcrafted and hand painted glazed vases in blue and in green made in
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Purple Black White Ceramic Square Vase by Marei Keramik
By Marei Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design. This Marei Design vase comes with free shipping safely
Ceramic
$1,268Sale Price|30% Off
Square Bottle Vase Giovanni De Simone 1970s Italian Pottery Picasso Style
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square bottle vase Giovanni De Simone 1970s Italian Pottery Picasso style.
Ceramic
Italian Glass Art, Vase in Mouth-Blown Art Glass with a Pattern of Squares
Located in København, Copenhagen
Italian glass art. Vase in mouth-blown art glass with a pattern of squares. 1970s. Measures: 19
Art Glass
Edelstein Bavarian German White Raised Snowflake Grid Patterned Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Bavarian German Mid-Century square form white porcelain vase wtih a raised snowflake in grid
Pair of 1950s Italian 2-Tone Marble Square Pedestal Bases
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1950s Italian classical square pedestal bases with bases and capitals in a Levanto Rosso
Marble
Strehla Keramik East German Raised Blue and Green Clover Pattern Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
East German mid-century square ceramic vase with a raised gold and green clover and line pattern
Ceramic
$1,421Sale Price|25% Off
Fontana Arte 1970 By Erwin Walter Burger Decorative Art Glass Squared Dish Bowl
By Fontana Arte, Erwin Burger
Located in Miami, FL
Dish bowl designed by Fontana Arte. A beautiful vintage piece of art-glass, created in Milano Italy by Fontana-Arte, back in the early 1970. This exceptional decorative piece has be...
Art Glass
Square Art Glass / Serving Dish by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden 1960s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emblematic Erik Höglund design. Square blue art glass piece, with a deer (or possibly antelope
Art Glass
Vase in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared vase in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite and brass polished in the style
Metal, Brass
Vintage Ochre Studio Pottery Square Planter by Deanna Nichols
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio ceramic planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri). Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University in Ca...
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Style 3 Orange Square Planters or Cachepots -- West Germany
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a charming set of three square 1960s planters or cachepots in the style of Aldo Londi for
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy Mid Century Modern Ceramic Square Vase Table Lamp Pair
By Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Square Vase (Yellow, Orange
Ceramic
Yixing Zisha Imperial Dragon Vase/Brush Pot, Square Seal, China, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
clouds and lapping waves - impressed square seal mark to the base - China - 20th century (or earlier
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Squared Fantail Vases with Egrets Beneath Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by angular shoulders and a flared lip, this pair of tall porcelain vases offer a charming
Porcelain
Tremiti vase square black Angelo Mangiarotti Aura edition
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Angelo Mangarotti Tremiti vase square black model. It is famous as Italian modern masterpiece
Ceramic
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Ceramic bowl and a small square ceramic vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden Ceramic bowl and a small square ceramic vase. Mid-20th century
Ceramic
Square Ceramic Vase by Desiree Stentoj, Denmark 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Brown blue glazed vase by Desire Stenj, interesting striated details on the faces with a recessed
Ceramic
Brass Tin Forged Table Lamp Square Cup Vase Shape MINT
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass Tin Forged Table Lamp Square Cup Vase Shape MINT. Nice metal studio work.
Brass
Large Square Boat Shape Artist Decorated & Signed Vase by Rosenthal, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful porcelain Mid-Century Modern artist signed & decorated vase by Rosenthal.
Porcelain
Set of SIX Ceramic Wall Tiles pineapple vase pat'n 6 inches Square, circa 1960
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
pattern and dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960. Each tile is nominally 6 inches ( 15.3cm) square
Ceramic
Unavailable|$398
Square Bottle, Crafted in Vista Alegre Porcelain, Portugal
By Vista Alegre
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This exquisite square bottle, crafted in Vista Alegre porcelain, is a remarkable display of
Porcelain
Unavailable|$495
1960's Chinoiserie Porcelain Square Vase
Located in Charlotte, NC
tapered square urn shape with round neck. Likely hand painted in Eastern Asia, in the Mid 20th Century
Porcelain, Paint
Unavailable|$1,147
Ceramic Square Vase by Bitossi in Gilt Glaze, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Square ceramic vase on a round pedestal base in gilt glaze by Bitossi. The shimmering gilt luster
Ceramic
square mid century aqua slab vase by Marcello Fantoni Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
square aqua slab vase by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) – Florence, Italy Signed to the base Fantoni
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Studio Ceramic Vessel Vase Table Sculpture with Red Square
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a ravishing, ceramic table sculpture or vessel, with blue and red glazes. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 13" W x 4" D x 17" H.
Ceramic
Square aqua and brown square slab vase by Marcello Fantoni Italy
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Square aqua and brown square slab vase by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) – Florence, Italy Signed to
Ceramic
Sold|$5,875
Lucie Rie, Squared Vase, circa 1965
By Lucie Rie
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Lucie Rie (1902-1995) Squared Vase, circa 1965 mixed clays producing an integral spiral beneath the
Porcelain
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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