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Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Fratelli Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bottle Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown persimmon orange and gold flecks Italian art glass squared shape bottle / flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The vase still ret...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Bottle Colored Green and Gold, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano glass bottle colored green and gold Italy 1970s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Bottle Holder for Big 3 Liter Wine Bottles, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Bottle holder for big 3 liter wine bottles, Vienna, 1950s Brass and bamboo combination Rare model Attributed to Auböck Original condition The bottle is only for the photoshootin...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Brass

Vase Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Design 1960s Murano Art Glass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vase bottle Flavio Poli for Seguso design 1960s Murano Art Glass, orange color very particular.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Murano Glass

Toso Bottle Vase in Murano Avventurina and Blue and Green Colors, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Toso bottle vase in Murano Avventurina and blue and green colors Italy 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Art Glass Mustard Large Yellow Ochre White Vase Pot Bottle
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Hand Blown Art Glass Mustard Large Yellow Ochre White Vase Pot Bottle Description: Very striking an unusual unique vintage art piece. A dramatic accent to ones interior. T...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

White and Blue Ceramic Bottle or Vase French Decorative Art, circa 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant and important white and blue ceramic vase or bottle. Measure: Height 47cm Signed under the base. Beautiful ceramic glaze colors from the 1950s. Original perfect c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Ceramic

Midcentury Cold Box, Thermos , Europe 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Aluminum,Glass,Cork The thermos has the original label The aluminum surface shows signs of use, fully functional Original condition
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Aluminum

Signed Italian Decanter with Metal Work and Freshwater Pearls
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this clear glass decanter has hand-forged brass toned metal leafy vines that wraparound the bottle and fresh water pearl accents. Signed by Lionel. Other pieces by th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Metal

Vintage BOC Silver Soda Syphon, England, 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage BOC Silver Retro Soda Syphon England 1960's. An original vintage 1960s BOC soda syphon/siphon. This is a fantastic Vintage Metallic silver Metal BO...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Metal

West German Glazed Pottery Vase
Located in Houston, TX
West German Glazed pottery vase. Stunning West German glazed pottery vase. This great shaped vase is the most gorgeous shade of blue.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Pottery

Franco Bucci Italian White Ceramic Bottle Vase, 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase designed by Italian artist Franco Bucci, Pesaro; white glazed ceramic, marked under the base, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bottles, Studio Caprotti
By Caprotti Milano
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 Art Glass bottles, made by the Italian brand Caprotti. The glass has colored inclusions, pink and gold. The tops are sold glass balls. The pair is in very go...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Art Glass

1940 Murano Glass Bottle with Glass Bubbles Italian Design Barovier
Located in Palermo, Sicily
1940 Murano glass bottle with glass bubbles Italian design Barovier.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Empoli Italian Glass Rose Pink Decanter with Stopper
Located in Chicago, IL
Empoli Italian glass rose pink decanter with stopper.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Aqua Stripe Ribbons Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Fratelli Toso Murano blue and aqua stripe ribbons decanters. Each vase measures 16.75" high and 3.5" diameter. Label on one of the 2 vases. Label says " Made in Italy * An l...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Midcentury Pitcher Aldo Tura with Square Section Decorations Parts Goat Skin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury termos Aldo Tura with square section decorations parts goat skin, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

La Rochère French Night Bottle Blown and “Incamiciato”Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Valu...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Ingeborg Lundin Glass Apple Vase, Orrefors Glassworks, 1957
Located in New York, NY
Mid century glass artist Ingeborg Lundin's glass apple vase was made for Orrefors Glassworks. It's a hand blown clear glass vase designed for Milan Triennial Exhibition in 1957. Orre...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Blown Glass

Service Roger Capron en céramique Francaise French Riviera 1950 (7pièces)
Located in London, England
Ce magnifique service à liqueur de Roger Capron est un véritable bijou pour les amateurs d'art et de design vintage. La bouteille, haute de 33,5 cm, présente un piètement tripode dis...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle Aubergine Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. An aubergine glaze. Signature is obscured by the glaze. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramiq...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Wooden Bottle Stopper/Cork by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an original Carl Auböck bottle stopper. It was hand crafted and is made from the finest wood and cork. It has a robust leathe...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Leather, Wood

Glass Bottle of Murano from the 1970s Tommaso Barbi Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Glass bottle of Murano from the 1970s Tommaso Barbi design, gold dust inside.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Colored Italian Design Bottle, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceramic colored Italian design bottle 1960, similar design to the great Ettore Sottsass.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

I-401 Purple Glass Bird Bottel/Vase by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala, Finland 1956
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This purple glass 'Bird' bottle or vase was designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in Finland in 1956. It was in production from 1957 to 1966 and was available in various colors. It ...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Glass

Tall Tar Glazed over Bisque Ceramic Vase Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Tall Tar Glazed over Bisque Ceramic Vase Signed 9" tall 2.50"diameter Condition very good original condition
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Murano Toni Zuccheri Giada Italian Art Glass Coral Red Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and very rare, vintage Murano hand blown coral red with copper filaments Italian art glass perfume / cologne bottle. Documented to designer Toni Zuccheri for Venini, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Copper

"Cane" Stopper Bottle by Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
Blown glass bottle form created with canes of blue & green colors.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Pink Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown dark pink satin surface and cut murrines Italian art glass flower vase / bottle. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso, for the Fratelli T...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Jacques Blin: ceramic pitcher, France circa 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty pitcher by Jacques Blin, mustard yellow in perfect condition. The yellow color is rarely used by Jacques Blin, which makes it a fairly rare piece. Signature J. Blin on t...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Ermanno Toso Murano Satin Surface Blue Canes Pentoni Italian Art Glass Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown blue satin surface and cut murrines Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Ermanno Toso, for Fratelli Toso. Created in the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

Salviati Murano Glass Bottle
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare clear Murano glass bottle with stopper designed circa 1970 by Salviati, Murano, Italy. Beautiful original condition, a few superficial scratches at the bottom. Signed at the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Lorenzo Burchiellaro Pewter Bottle, 60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Lorenzo Burchiellaro (1933 – 2017) is an Italian designer and sculptor. He studied at the P. Selvatico institute in Padua and the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. He participated in t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Pewter

Italian Aventurine Vintage Murano Glass Black Copper Large Bottle with Stopper
Located in New York, NY
This is a little jewel! This large decorative Art piece in blown Murano glass is realized with high-quality technique: the black round spherical body of the bottle and the stopper ar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century French Brass Water or Ironing Can with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unique piece acquired in Paris France. The brass ribbed can with a handle is actually a can to sprinkle clothing when ironing, however it makes a great garden watering can, or...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Vessel, Anonymous, 1963
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful vintage ceramic vessel, produced in Denmark in 1963 In good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Tall White Opaline Glass Vase, French Work, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tall decorative vase is made of white opaline glass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Opaline Glass

Italian Whiskey Bottle And Two Tumblers All With Fish Grindings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification, the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the collection museum o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Kjell Engman Kosta Boda Style Blue Crystal Bud Art Vase Scandinavian Modern 1990
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern blue long neck bottle, art glass weed vase in the Style of Kjell Engman attributed to Kosta Boda made in Sweden. Lead-free crystal in sky blue color. Great Gift id...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Crystal

Rare Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi.    
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Murano Glass

Fantoni for Raymor Vase with Graduated Color Drip Glaze Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantoni for Raymor Vase with Graduated Color Drip Glaze Design , Singed underside Fantoni Raymor Italy with original Raymor sticker Dimensions: 5.50" high 9.50" dia 4.25" opening
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Millefiori Jug with Handles by Fratelli Toso, Murano, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Jug with Handles by Fratelli Toso, Murano circa 1920 A rare Millefiore murrine glass jug, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Bouteille Jean Lurçat par Haviland Limoges en porcelaine Francaise
Located in London, England
La bouteille en porcelaine blanche de Jean Lurçat, confectionnée par Haviland Limoges dans les années 1960, est bien plus qu'un simple objet décoratif; elle incarne l'élégance et la ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Porcelain

Murano Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Tan France Auction Pick Murano art glass flower vase in a beautiful unusual form. This lovely hand-crafted vase is perfect for displaying your fav...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Art Glass

Nerox Bottle/ Vase by Hermano Toso for Fratellli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Vibrantly colored, opaque blown glass bottle.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Empoli Green Glass Bottle, 1950s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Italian Empoli Green Glass Bottle, 1950s A beautiful deep green colored glass bottle from the 1950s. The bottle has a dramatic long neck a...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Vintage Red blown glass "Ring" carafe - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Red blown glass "Ring" carafe Pitcher - Soliflor - Glass decoration Measures : 17x10.5cm H:23cm
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Roe Flask
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Lilac Hand Cut Crystal Glass And Brass Parfume Bottle, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This perfume bottle is made in cut crystal glass and brass. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be conside...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Brass

Aluminum Thermos from Veb Thermos Langewiesen, circa 1940's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Aluminum,Glass,Cork The thermos has the original label The aluminum surface shows signs of use, it is wrinkled, the inner part is undamaged fully functional ...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Aluminum

Bottle with Stopper by Gio Ponti for Venini
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown incalmo glass decanter in white and green with stopper. Unsigned. Published: Venini: Catalog Raisonné 1921-1986, Diaz de Santillana, pg. 296. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Shaker by Aldo Tura, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian shaker by Aldo Tura, 1960s. Dimensions: H=23 cm; W= 9 cm; D= 11 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Silver Plate

Archimede Seguso for Girolamo Luxardo Alabastro Murano Penguin Bottle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Archimede Seguso for Girolamo Luxardo Alabastro Murano penguin bottle.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Enameled Terracotta Bottle Signed G. Brunitto, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Single-flower vase/bottle in green glazed terracotta decorated with animal graffiti, signed below base G. Brunitto year 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Terracotta

Pair of Murano Cranberry, Turquoise and Opaque Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Italian Murano vases with cranberry, turquoise and opaque colors. The smaller (cranberry/opaque) vase measures 17.75" high and 5" diameter. The larger (turquoise/opaque) vase...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mid 20th Century Murano Glass Decanter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Murano glass decanter composed of a purple hued body, accented with a gold speckled glass bass, figural lion head to the center. Great as a vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Murano Glass

Carl Auböck #3632 Watering Can Patinated
Located in Berlin, DE
Patinated watering can #3632 by Carl Auböck in brass and cane.
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Demojohn Woven Wicker Bottle, Czechoslovakia 1950s
Located in Zohor, SK
Vintage demijohn woven wicker bottle in an excellent condition. Produced in 1950s in Czechoslovakia. The item has not been used for decades, only as a decoration. Inside the beautifu...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Wicker, Glass

Set 2 Blenko Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Made Blown Art Glass Vessel, Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 translucent baby blue Mid-Century Modern handmade art glass vessel, vase, decanter in the Style of Blenko. Round Vessels blown in clear and light blue Glass. The Smaller Vas...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bottles

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Art Glass

Mid-century Modern bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern bottles made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bottles, popular names associated with this style include Roger Capron, Empoli, Blenko, and Fratelli Toso. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $89 and tops out at $114,459 while the average work can sell for $950.

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