Mid-Century Modern Jars
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
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Jug Vase
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu) large jug/ ball shaped pitcher, Italy, 1950-1960s.
Designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Handcrafted in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950s
Eye-catching hand painted brown, orange and blue-green large Majolica ceramic vase, fish glug jug...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Lidded Glass Jar Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in New York, NY
Nice lidded vessel in blue crackle glass designed by John Nickerson, produced by Blenko. This example is in perfect condition, it is an uncommon blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass
Nils Thorsson Blue Faience Trinket Jar for Aluminia, 1950s
By Aluminia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ceramic Trinket designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1950s. Decorated in a vibrant blue glaze and featuring a piece of Danish Hospital or Scho...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Faience
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Fat Lava Rectangular Vase with Decor and Stamp 399-15, W-Germany' 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Vase with Decor and stamp 393-15, W-Germany' 1960s
W Germany Glazed pottery.
Stamped on the base. 282-26, W-Germany.
Measures: 15 x 10 x 10 cm
The piece is in Good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Bjorn Wiinblad Ceramic Lidded Jar for Nymolle of Denmark, circa 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad Ceramic Lidded Jar for Nymolle of Denmark, circa 1970s.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic 'Spezie' Jar, Italy 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded porcelain jar with an amazing hand-painted pattern. From the series 'Spezie' (Spices).
Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Val Saint Lambert Cut-Crystal Decanter 20th Century, Founded in 1826, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert cut-crystal decanter, 20th century
looks simply stunning.
Val Saint Lambert is a Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Crystal
Paolo Venini Rare Apothecary Jar Model 4742 in Amber Glass, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Paolo Venini for Venini rare apothecary jar or vessel in red and mauve blown glass. This classic and elegant vessel comes from a series designed by Paolo Venini in 1959 inspired by ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Multicolor Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" multicolor.
Murano artisans perform this service with great care and ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Delightful Hand Painted Ceramic Nightstand Carafe From Vieux Vallauris, France
By Vallauris
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely delightful, hand painted ceramic lidded tripod pot from Cerenne, Vallauris, France
Beautifully decorated with delicate pale pink, lemon and tangerine flowers on cream grou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica vegetables jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Rare find.
Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a basket of vegetables
A cool accent to any kitchen or to be used as serving pitcher or for decorative purposes. Lovely as a part of a ceramics collection displayed in a cabinet.
Great as gift idea!
Very good condition
The lemons ceramic pitcher and the oranges ceramic pitcher...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Pair of Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Majolica Gurgle Fish Jug Pitchers, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jugs / pitchers by Vallauris, France, 1950s-1960s
Eye-catching hand painted fat lava gurgle fish vases...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Midcentury Set of 6 "Goti De Fornasa" Yellow Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of yellow glasses with Millefiori murrina decoration.
This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern MCM Pottery Vase, Jar with Lid Signed "Beth Salin 1970"
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare Mid-Century Modern MCM pottery vase, jar with lid signed "Beth Salin 1970" is truly unique and super interesting! At first glance this may l...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
$399 Sale Price
20% Off
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Blue Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano blue colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century.
Measurements are circa:
Large jar - 18.8cm tall by 10.7cm wide
Medium jar - 15.7cm tall by 10.7cm wide
Small jar - 12.5cm tall by 10.7cm wide.
Rare set of jars...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1960s Astonishing Red and Green Jar in Empoli Glass by Rossini. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Red and Green Jar in Empoli Glass by Rossini. Made in Italy
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
diam 5,51" x 9,05" H inches
diam cm 14 x cm 23 H
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Glass
Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery Imported by Raymor
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Alvino Bagni.
Importer: Raymor.
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Alvino Bagni Italian Pottery canister...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Pink Opaline Murano Glass Dish Bowl or Ashtray 1949
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern pretty Murano opaline dusty pink colored / coloured glass round circular dish, bowl or ashtray. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian gla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$475 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Piero Fornasetti Vintage Gilded Ceramic Jars 'Serie Spighe', Italy 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful lidded porcelain jars with an amazing hand-painted gold pattern. From the series 'Spighe' (Spikes).
Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Cenedese Pair of Mid-Century Green Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Cenedese vintage midcentury modern clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Black Amethyst Set of Six Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
By Murano 5
Located in Murano, Venezia
Elegant set of six handmade Murano drinking glasses with working to "Mace" black color with amethyst reflection.
Murano artisans perform this service with great care and precision. ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Modern Studio Art Pottery Angled Vase Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Modern Studio Art Pottery Angled Vase
stamped
8.75 h x 4.13 w x 3.5 d
Preowned vintage Condition
Refer to images provided
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rooster Porcelain Jug Vase, Spain, 1960s
By Sargadelos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porcelain rooster vase / pitcher, Sargadelos, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Midcentury decorative rooster shaped jug vase in white and cobalt blue porcelain with golden and red accents.
Use it as decorative vase or as jug server / tableware.
A cool accent to any kitchen or to be used as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a ceramics collection displayed in a cabinet.
Mint condition.
In case that you would like to complete a set the other spanish rooster pitchers...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Seguso Vietri Italian Mid-Century Large Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Large Urn Shaped Clear Glass Apothecary Jar with a cover having a large ball finial (att: SEGUSO VIETRI)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Glass
French Provincial, Floral Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Tobacco Jar By Vallauris
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delightful French provincial ceramic tobacco jar from Vallauris, France.
Cheerfully hand painted with country-style flowers and etched Tabac on lid
Stamped Aegitna Vallauris on base...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage Cobalt blue crackle glass pitcher with Handle
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Large Vintage Cobalt blue crackle glass pitcher with Handle
Weight: 1.3 Kg
Hand blown cased glass pitcher with handle made in the mid-1955s Irre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass
Cenedese Mid-Century Onyx Green Pair Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury pair of new old stock Murano opaline green colored / coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with original pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Raymor Hand Painted Ceramic Canister
By Raymor
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-painted Italian ceramic canister with lid, made in Italy circa 1960s. Beautiful craftmanship, Mid-Century sensibility.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, Ecle...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Marble and Brass Lidded Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green marble canister with cream veining features a brass and stainless steel lid. Originally a cigarette holder, it would be perfect for it's intended use or a vessel for q-tips or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Italian Olive Green Handmade Murano Cased Art Glass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Italian Empoli olive green Murano cased art glass pitcher
Weight: 1.6 Kg
Hand blown cased glass pitcher with handle made in the mid-1955s ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage, Large Ceramic Fat Lava Henkel Vase Marked 606-24 W Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Henkel vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany.
It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase 606-24 W Germany
Straight forward and minimal...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Jerry Meek Stoneware Vessel
Located in Denton, TX
California modern art pottery planter by Jerry Meek.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Spanish Basque Water Holder Copper and Oak Herrade, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak and copper Basque water holder very decorative
Herrade Spain 1960
In Basque country, women were using this jar to bring water from the public fountain to their house.
They were holding the herrade on their head with a wicker ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Copper, Zinc
$477 Sale Price
31% Off
White Freeform Bird Ceramic Pitcher Mid-20th Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Elegant white ceramic pitcher.
Freeform bird pottery pitcher realized, circa 1950
Original perfect condition
Measures: Height 20cm, large 20cm.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Copper Vase with Double Spouts and a Single Handle, Tuscany, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Tuscan Mezzina vase in copper, 48 cm height. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1930s.
This great vase is amazing as it has two spouts and a single handle. Amazing production from the first half of the 20th century.
In ancient times this fantastic piece was used to draw water from the well and transport it to homes, today will be a premium element to decorate a corner in a neoclassical living room.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Copper
Vivai Del Sud Rattan Warm Honey Color Italy Amphora Vase, 1960
Located in Roma, Lazio
Elegance and refinement are the objective of these amphora vases for the "vivai del sud", unique objects of their kind.
The amphora vases are in wicker. Cleverly curved and then pla...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Rattan
MCM Northern California Pottery Blue Lidded Biscuit Jar by Niels Frederiksen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Northern California Pottery light blue & black lidded biscuit jar signed by Niels Frederiksen. Beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vintage mid-century French provincial stoneware pottery, jar/jug/vase/vessel.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Piero Fornasetti Wheat Spikes Large Ceramic Jar, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful Piero Fornasetti Gold Wheat Spikes Large Ceramic Jar, Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Höhr Vintage, Ceramic Vase with Handle Marked 741/24 W Germany
By Höhr
Located in Verviers, BE
Höhr vintage, ceramic vase with handle
These original Hohr vintage vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany.
It is made of ceramic Pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase ser...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Vase Marked Foreign Series Number 239-30 Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase Foreign series number 239...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron - Whisky bottle
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Roger Capron Vallauris, bottle Whisky, circa 1950
Stanniferous earthenware
White enamel background
Signed and numbered below “Capron Vallauris D20"
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Handle Art Glass Pitcher with Agate-Colored Swirls
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful hand blown art glass pitcher with agate-colored swirls.
A fantastic mingling of contemporary and classical designs. Excellent condition!
This is a rare color and size, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU
By Jaru
Located in Hawthorne, CA
A Rare Trio of Mid-Century Glazed Pottery Vessels by JARU Circa 1960s
Presented by MWM DESIGN INTERIORS
Elevate your collection with this striking set of three American studio pott...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Cenedese Vintage Pair of Purple Murano Glass Dishes, Bowls or Ashtrays 1970s
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare pair of Venetian Mid-Century vintage modern Murano purple colored / coloured glass round circular dishes, bowls or ashtrays. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$750 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pitcher or Jar in the Style of Daum
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pitcher or jar in the style of Daum.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Glass
$285 Sale Price
20% Off
Fajance Lidded Box and Jar by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance lidded box and jar from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The brown, tan and blue glazed stoneware containers with geometric abstrac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
$500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arita Japanese Style Lidded Jars with Gold, Blue and Orange Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Arita Japanese style lidded jars with gold, blue and orange floral motifs. This pair of vintage Arita Japanese style lidded jars is a splendid example of the fine craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty characteristic of traditional porcelain. The jars are adorned with exquisite gold, blue, and orange floral motifs, each color meticulously applied to create a vibrant and harmonious design. These floral patterns are not only visually striking but also symbolize nature's beauty and elegance in Japanese culture.
A distinctive feature of these jars is the raised midnight blue scrolling motifs, which add a tactile and visual depth to the pieces. This dark blue provides a striking contrast to the lighter and brighter colors, enhancing the overall richness of the design. The inclusion of these raised motifs showcases the artist's skill in creating a piece that is both visually appealing and texturally intriguing.
In a contemporary home, these Arita jars...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large blown glass amberina/tangerine lidded jar designed by John Nickerson for Blenko (model number 7328).
This model first appeared in the 1973 Blenko catalog and remained in produc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti '1926-1958'
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Two-tone ceramic pitcher in black slip and white glaze.
Decorated with verticals stripes on the sides and on the handle.
Vallauris, France
Signed : " D.I"
Circa 1950.
Dime...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic 263-46 Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase series number 263-46 Handarbeit.
Straight forward and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Blue Ribbons Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Powder Box Perfume Vanity Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown blue ribbons and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity set. The perfume bottle and powder / jewelry box are made with very thin Filigrana ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Mid 20th Century, Textured Pottery Carafe / Vase in Primitive Style, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a stunning pottery hand crafted in Italy and datable around the mid 20th century.
The sculptural shape of this carafe/vase harks back to ancient and primitive forms...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Pottery
Donà Furnace Mid-Century Modern Amber Molato Three Murano Glass Vases, 1998s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Murano, Venezia
Alberto Donà does simple things, but to great effect. And simple, by the way, is a big word.
The work they do in the furnance here in Murano is certainly not easy.
The Katia vase...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Salviati & C. circa 1960
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl by Salviati & C. circa 1960
A vintage glass bowl in 1950 style with thick overlapping green and orange glass and clear glass overlay. Signed on the base 'salviati venezia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Studio Pottery Jar or Jug for Scheurich Keramik
Located in Miami, FL
Scheurich Keramik West German Pottery Jar
A fine mid-century handcrafted ceramic jar or jug featuring rich, flowing glazes in deep green and earthy brown tones. The rounded form and...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Toso Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Gold Pair of Murano Glass Vases Signed, 1987
Located in Murano, Venezia
Designed in 1987 by Toso Murano, these vases are classic but rather elegant. They will give a touch of class to your room.
Tobacco color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration and inter...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Provincial Vintage Stoneware Pottery Oil Jug, Jar, Vessel or Vase
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial large vintage stoneware pottery oil jug, jar, vessel or vase
France, circa 1960
Size: 19" high x 12" diameter x 7" base ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Sargadelos Apothecary Jar for Opium in White & Blue Ceramic, Spain 70s
By Sargadelos
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a fun item, from the region of Spain called Galicia and produced by the historic brand "Sargadelos" built on the ruins of the historic ceramic factory founded in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern jars for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern jars 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 jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern jars made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jars, popular names associated with this style include West German Pottery, Cenedese, Murano , and Raymor. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $13,315 while the average work can sell for $761.
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