Mid-Century Modern Vases
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
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 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vases For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vases For Cassina
A collection of contemporary vases that preserves and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere perpetuates traditional g...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Guerrieri Murano Midcentury Ceramic Hand Made Decorated Vase 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design hand decorated ceramic vase designed by Giulio Guerrieri and produced by “Ceramiche Guerrieri Murano” with Made in Italy Guerreri Murano signature pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Karlsruhe Fat Lava Vase Germany 1960s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This stunning, original vintage vase was crafted by the renowned German manufacturer Karlsruhe Majolika Keramik in the 1960s. Made using the iconic fat lava technique, it stands as a...
Category
1660s German Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Blenko Red Blown Art Glass Vase Vessel Jug with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Blenko red blown Art Glass vase vessel jug with stopper. Circa 1960s.
Measurements: 23.5" height x 9" diameter.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Vintage Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rare vase from Scheurich Keramik, in a very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Twin Handled Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Decorative, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Murano twin handled vase. An Italian, art glass decorative baluster, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Striking colour with a delightful proportion and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Tall Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall deep cobalt blue vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color to your interior - imagine glass like this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Giovanni Desimone Hand Painted Big Art Pottery Flower Vase Vessel Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts two fishermen in action catchin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Porcelain vase by Hutschenreuther, Germany 1970s
Located in Herentals, BE
This Hutschenreuther white glossy porcelain vase combines craftsmanship with modern design. The glossy glazed surface and graceful relief details make this a versatile and timeless a...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany 1967
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Bern, CH
1967 Bodo Mans ceramic vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany. Numbered on base: W. Germany 64-30.
Beautiful ochre colour which would complement any contemporary interior space.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase by West German Art Potter Üebelacker WGP
By Ü Keramik
Located in COLMAR, FR
An amazing and very sought after mid-century modern 1960s fat lava floor vase by the renowned West German pottery maker Üebelacker, also called Ü-Keramik. The company was founded in ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Vase Planter Centerpiece, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic modernist rectangular centerpiece Ikebana vase or planter. Great glaze with a textured design on the front. Retains the original paper label in Japanese. Japan, 1960
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom.
The vase has a very simple...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Umberto Zannoni Grey Ceramic Vase with Squiggles, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid ceramic vase signed Umberto Zannoni Faenza of fine Italian manufacture Zirardini in the 1950s. Signed, Original Label.
The marvellous vase has a round base from which the b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic large Italian glazed ceramic vase was designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello art ceramics ca around 1970.
It features a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
AVEM Murano Tutti Frutti Murrine Multicolor Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano multicolor murrine art glass vase with gold leaf flecks. Attributed to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy, 1950s.
Exquisite and sculptural handblown Murano glass vase with an eye-catching 'Tutti Frutti' design different from all sides, multicolor murrine decorations and Aventurine gold flecks.
This highly decorative vase shows a magnificent art glass work and it is in excellent condition.
To be exhibited alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection.
Lovely to be used as decorative vase or flower vase and perfect as a gift idea.
Measures: 23 cm H x 20 cm W x 10 cm D // 9,05 in H x 7,87 in W x 3,93 in D
A curated selection of Murano glass vases and other decorative objects is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to enjoy the whole collection.
Tutti Frutti Murano Art Glass Vase // AVEM Murano Glass Vase...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fratelli Toso Murano vase "Kiku"
Located in Aachen, DE
The Murrine for these vessels were designed by Ermanno and Renato Toso and Poli Peralda prior to 1964. The successful series was in production for many decades to come. Nowadays even...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Danish Vase in Ceramic by Niels Kähler for HAK, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Danish vintage ceramic vase by Kähler 1960s / 1970s.
Vintage stoneware table vase in red and earth colored glaze.
Marked in the bottom with HAK, Nils and Denmark.
Very good condit...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautifully shaped, large mid-century Murano glass vase from the renown workshops in Italy around 1960. An exceptional item with twisted body combined with fantastic coloration. From shining green tones over yellow down to a beautiful amber colored base, this unique designed Murano masterpiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Metal Black French Flower Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Flower pot or metal paper bin designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950.
Manufactured in France.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Blue Tiffany Glass Vase By Michael Davis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Brilliant Tiffany Blue vase by Michael Davis for Tiffany and Co.
The vase is a stand out piece due to its brilliant color - alone a sculptural piece or as a practical ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Monumental Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Monumental Veronese Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini, Murano
A very large art glass vase of the 'Veronese' series. Thin mouthblown dark blue glass with applied ribbed knob and di...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Orrefors Purple Sommerso Scandinavian Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful purple glass vase made by Orrefors Sweden, realized in Sommerso technique, original manufacturer label to the front, signed and numbered to the bottom. Excellent condition....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Large Spanish Urn Jug Vessel in Green Terracotta, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large jug or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Catalonia, Spain, 1950s
This outstanding jar vase has engraved dot details thorough the body and beautiful egyptian decor...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a a deep intense but serene color with archaic impressions banding the bowl. In excel...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Rare Edmund Ronaky California Art Pottery Vase Signed
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a rare Edmund Ronaky vase made in California circa the 1960s. The bottom of the vase is signed. Edmund Ronaky was a Hungarian-born artist who produced ware for Jaru Art Produ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Barbini, Seguso, or Barovier & Toso, w/Gold Polveri - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Barbini, Seguso, or Barovier & Toso, w/Gold Polveri - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
All of these maestros created triple-case...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Studio Art Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze Vintage Mid Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A delicate studio ceramic soliflor vase with a blue crystalline glaze on an ocher-colored ground, signed by an unknown artist. The vase exhibits fine craftsmanship and features a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vase For Cassina
A collection of contemporary vases that preserves and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere perpetuates traditional gl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Female Body Glass Mid-Century Modern
Located in Toronto, CA
Explore the Vintage Libbey La Femme Highball Glass, a striking example of Mid-Century Modern design that beautifully combines functionality and artistry. This unique piece features a captivating depiction of three nude women dancing, celebrating the elegance of the female form.
Crafted from high-quality glass, this vintage treasure serves not only as a stylish drinking vessel but also doubles as an eye-catching vase, making it a versatile addition to your decor. Whether showcasing fresh flowers or serving cocktails, this glass enhances any setting with its charming design. Perfect for collectors and lovers of distinctive home accents, the Libbey La Femme glass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Blue and Red Peacock Vases Sven Erik Skawonius Upsala Ekeby, 1950s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful blue and red ceramic vases in peacock looking pattern. Designed by Sven Erik Skawonius for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1954.
Good vintage co...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
VALLAURIS Stoneware Vase, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This French Midcentury ceramic vase hails from Vallauris, France, and dates back to the 1950s. It is crafted from stoneware and features a rare, distinctive, timeless design. The vase stands at a height of 11 inches (28 cm), with a width of 8.3 inches (21 cm) and a depth of 6.7 inches (17 cm). The base is marked with "Vallauris" and includes a "Céramiques d'Art Vallauris" label, as shown in the photos. This piece embodies the artistry and craftsmanship of mid-20th century French ceramics.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl Pink & Green with Gold Leaf/Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Pink & Green 1950s Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Leaf/Polveri
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This rare, mid-century modern biomorphic bow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Abstract Mid Century Hebron Glass Vintage Hand Blown Vase
Located in Toronto, CA
This beautiful vase, crafted in the style of Hebron glass, is a unique find. Hand-blown with exceptional skill, it features vibrant colors and intricate patterns typical of Hebron gl...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Erik Mornils Handled Pitcher Vase for Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden, Malachite Glaze
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous and well sized pitcher vase designed by Erik Mornils for Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden circa 1960s. Great Malachite glaze and nice form. Could work in a variety of interiors inc...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Morandini Alphabet Vase Geometric Porcelain 1980s Studio Line Memphis
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The Rosenthal Morandini "Alphabet" vase is a striking piece of design from the Rosenthal Studio Line. This vase features bold, geometric patterns in bright, contrasting colors like p...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Sculptural Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Bertoncello sculptural ceramic vase from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, is a remarkable piece of Italian ceramic artistry. Roberto Rigon was a notable designer associated with...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
Decorative Object Vase Barovier&Toso Murano Glass Midcentury Italian Design 1940
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase with ribbed relief, narrow neck and wide mouth. Handmade, attributed to Barovier&Toso, Italy 1940s/50s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Wei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Unique Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
Unique stoneware vase with amazing relief decor and glaze.
Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé, Sweden, 1960s.
Great condition.
Signed 'CHS', 'ATELJÉ' and makers mark '...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Seguso Murano Acid Yellow Large Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Organic Design Bright Yellow Art Glass Vase. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching and colorful centerpiece vase has organic design and vibrant acid yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Important Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury centrepiece in turquoise green glass sculpture female nude bust and torso by Ermanno Nason (1928-2014) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Noomi Backhausen Large Søholm Pottery Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Danish midcentury large studio ceramic glazed stoneware pottery vase made by Noomi Backhausen. hand painted in an abstract motif in muted sage green, blue, and brown. Impressed marks to underside: Soholm Stentoj Bornholm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century Green/ Yellow, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, large Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase out of the renown glass art workshops of Sommerso in Venetia. Artfully made in Italy around 1960/70 this lovely shaped glass va...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Multicolored Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Glass Vase by Fazzoletto
By Murano 5
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown red, black, gold glitter and yellow Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Created by the Fratelli Toso company. Measures 7 1/8" wide x 7" wide...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Pink Amber Sommerso Ribbed Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Murano Jug Shaped Vase in Shades of Pink and Amber glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s.
Large s...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Grimstrup Hand-Decorated Vase with Elephants, Palmtrees, Leaves, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish soft shaped vase with hand-painted elephants and palmtrees. Light yellow glaze with blue top edge and green organic decor. Manufactured by Grimstrup Keramik. Signed and stampe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Italy 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Glass Pair of Vases by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1970s
A striking set of sculptural Murano glass vases by Alessandro Mandruzzato, hand-blown by Campanella in Italy, circa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
Vintage Hand Crafted Onyx Cylindric Decorative Vase, Italy 1970's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall hand-crafted cylindric decorative vase in Onyx.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Onyx
1960s Minimalist Orange Vase Sake Bottle Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern minimalist aesthetic Orange Vase
Small Bud Vase Japanese Sake Bottle
maker stamp ATC
5 h x 2 diameter
Original vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
ACCOLAY Stoneware Vase, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century stoneware vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Concentric lines. Superb green, black and yellow cover. Height : 27cm (10.6"), Diameter : 17cm (6.7"). Marked "Accolay" u...
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Marcello Fantoni Studio Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantoni Monumental vase, Italy, 1959.
Glazed earthenware
Glazed signature and date to underside: [Fantoni 1959].
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Alfredo Barbini ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s.
A large Venetian art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini for Vetreria Alfredo Barbini ca. 1960s. Thick ribbed and twisted glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gio Ponti Style Large Decorative Vase with Floral Motifs, Deruta, 1950s, Italy
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exquisite large decorative vase from Deruta, Italy, dating from around 1950, beautifully embodying the spirit and elegance reminiscent of Gio Ponti's iconic style. The vase, handc...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Early Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely designed and gorgeously glazed vase by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist/potter Harrison Mcintosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern style of ceramics. The colors are amazing with shifting highlights of purples, blues, and greys. This piece radiates in the light.
Mcintosh's works have been exhibited in such acclaimed venues as the Smithsonian in the United States and the Louvre in France. Over his more than 60-year career, Mcintosh had some 43 solo exhibitions from Los Angeles, New York, Belgium, Cannes, France to Japan. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums throughout the world including:
Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, France
The National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
Mingei International Museum, San Diego, California
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California
The Huntington Library, San Marino, California
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Signed on the base with his early "McIntosh" signature (circa 1957).
A unique and somewhat rare and hard-to-find budding career vase. Would be an amazing addition to any collectors of McIntosh's or other Mid-century Modern ceramic artists...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
FRATELLI TOSO - Murano Twin Handled Millefiori Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO (Attributed) - Murano 'millefiori' glass vase - hand blown with clear 'bubble' glass handles and crimped foot rim - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century L.E. Smith Turquoise “Rocket” Swung Vase
Located in Raleigh, NC
Large mid-century impressive swung vase by L.E. Smith. This particular turquoise swung vase is called the “Rocket” vase. Both this style and coloration is h...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Vase by VEB Haldensleben, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by VEB Haldensleben was made in DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik), East Germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a VEB Haldensleben's creation, is a prime example of their ceramic vases, shape number 3092/C, featuring an intriguing brown glaze adorned with alternating rows of red and white circles, each contoured by a bold black "fat lava" glaze. This vintage piece, measuring H 20 cm and Ø8.5 cm, encapsulates the timeless charm of East German pottery...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Grace Crystal Glass Vase Stella Polaris by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors
Located in Grythyttan, SE
The Orrefors Stella Polaris Mouth Blown Crystal Vase, designed in 1936 by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, is an exquisite example of vintage art glass. ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Alabaster Vase in the Style of Ettorre Sottsass with Corals Decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Alabaster vase in the style Angelo Mangiarotti, With Corails decoration.
This vase is in the tradition of some vases done by Ettore Sottsass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Coral, Alabaster
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Vase
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage and rare - Vintage Rosenthal Wiinblad Sheherazade Concertina Oriental Night Music Arund Vase - Rosenthal Studio Line, small vase or home decor. Designed by Bjorn Wiinlad in G...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Set of Murano Glass Ribbed Vase and Pitcher with 24-Karat Gold, Italy, 1980s
By Barovier
Located in Villaverla, IT
Set of Murano glass ribbed vase and pitcher with 24-karat gold, in style of Barovier, Italy, 1980s.
The masterpieces come in different shapes: one has an oval base and an undulated ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Unique 1970s Franco Bucci Ceramic Vase: 'Whistle' with Two Mouths
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Make a bold statement in your home with this extraordinary ceramic vase designed by Franco Bucci in the 1970s. Dubbed the "Whistle" vase for its distinctive dual-mouthed design, this piece is a testament to Bucci's innovative approach to ceramic art.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this large vase features a sleek and modern silhouette with two openings that resemble whistles. Its smooth ceramic surface exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, while its unique form adds a playful touch to any space.
In excellent vintage condition, this vase has been carefully preserved and shows minimal signs of wear, attesting to its quality craftsmanship and durability. Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or filled with your favorite blooms, this vase is sure to command attention and admiration.
Add a touch of mid-century charm and artistic flair to your interior decor with this rare Franco Bucci ceramic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Mid-century design art sommerso glass vase by Gunnar Nylund
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A fantastic and rather large handblown vintage art sommerso glass vase, design and signed by the talented Gunnar Nylund and Asta Strömberg from the prestigious Strömbergshyttan Sweden. This vase has a fantastic color, a deep smokey grey or nearly black color, covered with clear crystal. The design is simple yet very much of 60s and inspiration from the space age, it is sleek, elegant and sophisticated, especially with the fantastic contrasting color.
-It is 27cm (10.62") high and 8.5cm wide (3.34") and 5cm deep (1.96") at the base, in a teardrop shape and in a good condition, yet some minor abrasion underneath, and micro soot flakes yet overall a fantastic vase. The price includes free shipping.
Strömberghyttan; a company which early on grasped the importance of good design when it comes to art and design glass, rendering them a leading position in mid-century modern Scandinavian design.
Interior design and decoration which stood out with a distinct quality, very much due to the famous designers Gerda and Asta Strömberg. Many items with iconic design which Strömbergshyttan became famed for was often creations made by Asta Strömberg, who designed most of the glass, focusing on modern art glass and other interior design objects such as crystal vases. The company also hired the multi-talented award winning and iconic artist and designer Gunnar Nylund as well as Rune Strand...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Large Toots Zynsky Vase 'Folto' for Venini 1988
By Venini, Toots Zynsky
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Toots Zynsky Vase 'Folto' for Venini 1988
A large vase of the 'Folto' series in green glass with black rim and ondulating decoration of a black glass thread. Designed by Toots...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous collection of three "SCAVO" Murano pearlescent glass vases in pink, turquoise and grey color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1960s. Measures: Height: 45cm - 17.7 in., Diameter : 22cm - 8.7 in. Marked under the base (see photo).
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sommerso Faceted Murano Glass Vase San MarCo, Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1960
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage mid-century Italian sommerso faceted vase, Murano glass 1960s.
Manufactured by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Model San Marco
"Sommerso" is a technique developed in Murano in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
A.Ve.M. Murano Cobalt Blue Clear Ribbon Italian Art Glass Ruffle Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue and clear Italian art glass footed flower vase. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) company. The vase is created in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Brutalist WGP 34cm Fat Lava Multi-Color Vase "URANUS" by Ruscha, Germany, 1970s
By Ruscha
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase.
model series: "URANUS"
Producer:
Ruscha, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Shiny Ceramic Vase Gold Glaze Colors by Georges Pelletier Vallauris - 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Georges Pelletier, born in 1938 in Schaerbeek (Brussels) and died on February 12, 2024, in Cannes, was a French ceramic artist.
In 1953, at the age of 15, he arrived in Paris. He ent...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carlo Moretti Soliflor Glass Vase Red Scavo Etched Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage Carlo Moretti long stem soliflor vase is a striking and elegant piece of art glass that showcases the mastery of Italian glassmaker Carlo Moretti. This vase embodies the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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