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Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase for Beyer Glass
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A very nice bubble solifleur glass vase.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, statuesque glass vase by Finnish designer, Tapio Wirkkala, for Rosenthal Studio-Line of
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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
Mid Century Modern Glass Vase by Göran Wärff for Kosta, 1960s
By Göran Wärff
Located in Brugge, BE
Add a touch of vintage sophistication to your home decor with this exquisite Mid-Century Glass Vase
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Mid-century modern glass vase design by Monica Backström for Kosta, Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Monica Backström
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
focusing on vases as well as other modern glass objects. Lots of their goods is today still seen as modern
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
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H 6.69 in W 4.72 in D 1.96 in
Havanna Series Holmegaard Mid Century Modern Glass Vase Per Lutken 1967 Denmark
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Miami, FL
exquisite brown glass vase defined the decoration vibe that was popular in Europe at the time which took
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Clear & purple Mid century modern glass vase by Gunnel Nyman for Studio Nuutaja
By Gunnel Nyman, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare Mid Century Modern clear & purple glass vase by Gunnel Nyman for Finnish Nuutajarvi Glasswork
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
H 12.92 in Dm 3.15 in
Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern glass vase. Features a painted green and gold finish.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
Midcentury Glass Blue Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern glass vase from the 1960s.
Original vintage good condition. Only one
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Midcentury Glass Red Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern glass vase from the 1960s.
Original vintage good condition. Only one
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Sculptural Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Handblown Translucent Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and dramatic Mid-Century Modern glass vase was realized in Sweden, circa 1960. It
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Blown Glass
Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern glass vase with clear, ruby and violet blue shades,
Oval shape
Measures: Height
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Whitefriars Style Vintage 1970s Vibrant Ruby Red Tree Bark Textured Glass Vase
By Ingrid Glas Euskirchen, Whitefriars
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern glass vase in the style of British glass manufacturer, Whitefriars
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
H 8.15 in W 4.53 in D 3.94 in
Rainbow Vase by Aknuny Astvatsaturyan for Leningrad Art Glass Factory, USSR 1960
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern glass vase, called Rainbow
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1960s Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
H 9.85 in Dm 4.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase.
This piece is a tall one
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful olive green with yellow Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red and orange Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green and yellowwi Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and blue Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful blue and peach Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green/blue with peach midcentury Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green yellow midcentury Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful red mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful colored mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green/yellow midcentury Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern large Murano glass vase.
Beautiful and rare vase with oval shaped sides and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Vase Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Stromberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in CABA, AR
Introducing a striking example of mid-century modern design: the transparent glass vase with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Whitefriars Mid-Century Controlled Bubble Amber Glass Vase
By Whitefriars
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish and finely made mid-century amber glass vase with controlled bubble patterning by
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Steuben Crystal or Glass Footed Vase
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
Scandinavian Modern Tall Swedish Mid-Century Glass Vase by Pukeberg
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Mid-Century tall clear glass vase with textured body made by Pukeberg
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Handkerchief Art Glass Vase by Chalet
By Chalet Art Glass Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous, large and elegant. Freeform handkerchief vase by Chalet. From clear to cranberry. In
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Cylindrical Steuben Art Glass Pedastal Vase with Captured Bubble
By Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern art glass vase.
By Steuben.
With tall, cylindrical side walls
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Blown Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Step into the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass with this exquisite hand-blown
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Whitefriars Mid-Century Red Knobbly Art Glass Vase
By Whitefriars
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish British mid-century red cased art glass knobbly vase by Whitefriars and dating
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Applied and Decorated Murano Large Art Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Englewood, NJ
A highly decorative and vibrant Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase with decorated with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
H 17.25 in W 8 in D 3.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Cobalt Blue and Gold Glass Hyacinth Vase by Walther Glas
By Walther Glass
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century modern cobalt blue vase with gold accents, this enchanting hyacinth vase
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1970s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Gold
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fabio de Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully shaped, large mid-century Murano glass vase from the renown workshops in Italy around
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase Signed Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Glass Vase signed Steuben origintes from the United States
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
5 Italian Burnt Orange Color Scavo Glass Wheat Vases Bottles Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 5 Dark Amber Scavo Glass Murano Art Glass Bud Vases, Bottles, Vessel, Decanter Mid-Century
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass
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H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Vase - Sommerso - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
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H 4.73 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Baccarat Glass Vase
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
1970s Mid-Century Modern Baccarat France glass vase.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
White Murano Glass Vase, Flashed Glass, Mid Century, Italy, circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
mid century period around 1960 this unique shaped glass vase impresses with its beautiful flashed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful mid century red/ orange Murano glass vase out of the renown glass art workshops of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Scandinavia Modern Blue Art Glass Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial Scandinavia Modern Mid-Century Modern blue art glass vase with a tiny
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Decorative Gray Glass Vase
Located in Detroit, MI
This striking Mid-Century Modern smoked gray glass decorative vase is made from transluscent smoked
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Penguin Vase Mid Century, Italy circa 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century Murano Glass Penguin Vase out of the famous workshops in Italy from the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
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Original manufacturer label
Dimensions: 24 x 10 x 26.5 cm
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
Mid Century Steuben Palace Vase
By Steuben Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Steuben 8.5 inch Palace Vase.
Made by the renowned and highly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Crystal
Mid-Century Small Murano Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Charming and beautiful colored Murano glass vase for one flower.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Art Glass Bark Vase attributed to Geoffrey Baxter & Whitefriars
By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Mid-Century Modern art glass vase.
Attributed to Geoffrey Baxter for Whitefriars
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Glass Vase
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian glass vase by Kosta Boda.
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1960s European Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Molded Austrian Glass Vase
Located in Madrid, ES
Cylindrical vase modeled by hand with top. Austria early 20th century.
Every item LA Studio offers
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases
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Glass
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage mid century modern glass vases for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and art glass, all vintage mid century modern glass vases available were constructed with great care. Vintage mid century modern glass vases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage mid century modern glass vases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern vintage mid century modern glass vases are of considerable interest. Many vintage mid century modern glass vases are appealing in their simplicity, but Venini, Blenko and Cenedese produced popular vintage mid century modern glass vases that are worth a look.
How Much are Vintage Mid Century Modern Glass Vases?
Prices for vintage mid century modern glass vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage mid century modern glass vases begin at $22 and can go as high as $133,853, while the average can fetch as much as $858.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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