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Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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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Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s

$1,786 / set

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Stockholm, SE

A striking and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950. Exemplifying the mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) t...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1960s
French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1960s

French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1960s

$1,900

French Designer, Vase, Ceramic, France, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Signed "M. Taquet" Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.25"H x 9.15"D All items...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Murano Pink Cased Glass Vase, Optic Swirl Design, Italy, Circa 1970s
Murano Pink Cased Glass Vase, Optic Swirl Design, Italy, Circa 1970s

Murano Pink Cased Glass Vase, Optic Swirl Design, Italy, Circa 1970s

$691

Murano Pink Cased Glass Vase, Optic Swirl Design, Italy, Circa 1970s

By Venini

Located in Glasgow, GB

This Murano pink cased glass vase, produced in Italy in the 1970s, is a finely executed example of vintage Murano glass and Italian art glass, featuring a pronounced optic swirl patt...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase with Heavy Clear Base
Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase with Heavy Clear Base

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase with Heavy Clear Base

$165

Mid-Century Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase with Heavy Clear Base

Located in Toronto, CA

A beautifully made mid-century art glass vase in a deep cobalt blue, paired with a thick clear base that gives it a really solid, substantial feel. The proportions are simple and wel...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Vintage porcelain vase in the style of "Old Paris", China, Mid-20th Century
Vintage porcelain vase in the style of "Old Paris", China, Mid-20th Century

Vintage porcelain vase in the style of "Old Paris", China, Mid-20th Century

$370

Vintage porcelain vase in the style of "Old Paris", China, Mid-20th Century

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful vintage porcelain vase in the style of "Old Paris". Made in China in mid-20th Century. Gilt swan neck handles to the shoulder, with flared neck, and sitting on a round socl...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

greek vintage VASE by nikos dazelidis, 1960s/70s, signed, space age
greek vintage VASE by nikos dazelidis, 1960s/70s, signed, space age

greek vintage VASE by nikos dazelidis, 1960s/70s, signed, space age

$448

greek vintage VASE by nikos dazelidis, 1960s/70s, signed, space age

Located in Mannheim, DE

Vintage Space Age ceramic vase by the Greek ceramic artist Nikos Dazelidis. 1960s to 1970s. Sculptural form with a hole, matte rough surface. Signed on the bottom. Very good conditi...

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1960s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

1970s Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Dogi, Handcrafted, Sculptural Design
1970s Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Dogi, Handcrafted, Sculptural Design

1970s Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Dogi, Handcrafted, Sculptural Design

$536Sale Price|20% Off

1970s Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Dogi, Handcrafted, Sculptural Design

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Exquisite green Murano Glass "Fazzoletto" vase by Dogi handcrafted in Murano, Italy. This piece features the iconic draped-fabric silhouette that made Venetian glass famous w...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1960s Olive Green Handblown Bubble Glass Vase by Biot, France
1960s Olive Green Handblown Bubble Glass Vase by Biot, France

1960s Olive Green Handblown Bubble Glass Vase by Biot, France

$525

1960s Olive Green Handblown Bubble Glass Vase by Biot, France

By Biot

Located in London, GB

A beautiful tall olive green handblown bubble glass vase with good pontil mark probably Biot.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set, Wayne Husted, Italy, 1950s
Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set, Wayne Husted, Italy, 1950s

Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set, Wayne Husted, Italy, 1950s

$1,728 / set

Empoli Amber Glass Decanter Set, Wayne Husted, Italy, 1950s

By Wayne Husted, Stelvia, Empoli

Located in Valencia, VC

A collection of five Empoli amber glass pieces produced by the Stelvia Glass Workshop in Italy during the 1950s–1960s. Three of the decanters are attributed to designs by American glass artist Wayne Husted, created for the American market. Two examples retain the “Made in Italy” mark often associated with these exports. The group includes four decanters with stoppers and one apothecary or candy jar. All pieces are handmade using the pressed or molded glass technique characteristic of Empoli production, and feature the warm amber tone typical of Stelvia glass from this period. Condition is very good overall. One stopper has a small hairline crack at the base, which is stable and barely visible unless closely examined. Dimensions (tallest to shortest) Decanter: 18.9 in H (48 cm) Decanter: 17.7 in H (45 cm) Candy / apothecary jar: 11.4 in H (29 cm) “Grapes” decanter...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Mid-Century French Rare vase by Accolay, Era Capron Innocenti
Mid-Century French Rare vase by Accolay, Era Capron Innocenti

Mid-Century French Rare vase by Accolay, Era Capron Innocenti

$1,075

Mid-Century French Rare vase by Accolay, Era Capron Innocenti

By Accolay Pottery

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Rare 1950s Accolay Potters Two-Handled Vase – Africanist Design, Yellow Dominant Palette A striking and rare two-handled ceramic vase by the famed Potiers d’Accolay, dating from the...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

1970s Murano Glass Vase, Space Age Design, Lime Green, Italy
1970s Murano Glass Vase, Space Age Design, Lime Green, Italy

1970s Murano Glass Vase, Space Age Design, Lime Green, Italy

$440

1970s Murano Glass Vase, Space Age Design, Lime Green, Italy

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Murano glass vase. Featuring a bold, biomorphic "Space Age" silhouette, this Italian masterpiece showcases a vibrant lime green incamiciato (layered) glass technique. A tall, s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

German Op Art Bisque Porcelain Vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther
German Op Art Bisque Porcelain Vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther

German Op Art Bisque Porcelain Vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther

$100

German Op Art Bisque Porcelain Vase by Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century bisque porcelain vase, made in Germany by Lorenz Hutschenreuther. Cylindrical shape with an intricate op art relief design to the surface. Matte white glaze to the exte...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Vase, Italy, Mid-Century Design, 1970s, 19 cm Tall
Vintage Ceramic Vase, Italy, Mid-Century Design, 1970s, 19 cm Tall

Vintage Ceramic Vase, Italy, Mid-Century Design, 1970s, 19 cm Tall

$236

Vintage Ceramic Vase, Italy, Mid-Century Design, 1970s, 19 cm Tall

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage small ceramic vase made in Italy in the 1970s. Dimensions: Width: 9 cm / 3.5 inches Height: 19 cm / 7.5inches We offer a secure worldwide shipping. Each of our vase is ship...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Vases - Dino Martens - Murano Glass - Zanfirico Spiral Decoration
Mid-Century Vases - Dino Martens - Murano Glass - Zanfirico Spiral Decoration

Mid-Century Vases - Dino Martens - Murano Glass - Zanfirico Spiral Decoration

$893 / set

Mid-Century Vases - Dino Martens - Murano Glass - Zanfirico Spiral Decoration

By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of three Mid-Century Murano glass vases attributed to Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy. These elegant conical vases feature delicate zanfirico spiral canes enca...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"

$680

Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Seguso Design, Italy, 1960s, 3.93\"

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing vase By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam 3,93 x 9,44 H inches diam 10 cm x 24 H cm

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection
Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection

Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection

$5,737 / set

Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection

By Bisazza Vetro, Livio Seguso

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

This unique set of three vessels was designed by Livio Seguso for Bisazza, representing the "Scavo" aesthetic of the 1980s and 1990s. The set comprises a tall vase, a gourd-shaped va...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

$1,537

Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Pink yellow and clear glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Italy, 1960s. Pink and yellow glass double cased into clear glass using the Somme...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

VENINI Veronese Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Green Murano Glass limited 177/199
VENINI Veronese Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Green Murano Glass limited 177/199

VENINI Veronese Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Green Murano Glass limited 177/199

$2,252

VENINI Veronese Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Green Murano Glass limited 177/199

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Venezia, IT

VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Green Murano Glass Limited Edition 177/199, 1996, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordina...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s

$525

Sommerso blue Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 10 cm / 4 inches Height: 26 c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano glass "Fish" vase by Flavio Poli, Murano, Italy, 1970s
Murano glass "Fish" vase by Flavio Poli, Murano, Italy, 1970s

Murano glass "Fish" vase by Flavio Poli, Murano, Italy, 1970s

$1,254

Murano glass "Fish" vase by Flavio Poli, Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful and rare blue and orange Sommerso vase designed and manufactured by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the "sommerso" technique (layerin...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

$298

Seguso Vase Murano Glass Sommerso Italian Desiign Mid-Century Modern 1960s

By Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

Stunning Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Blue and Amber Yellow glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Blue and yellow double layered glass cased into soft blue clear glass using the Sommer...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy 1970s
Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy 1970s

Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy 1970s

$334

Vintage Blue Ceramic Vase by Bassano, Italy 1970s

By Bassano

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

The vintage ceramic vase from Bassano is made in Chinese antique technique. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Pedestal Trumpet Vase, Italy, 1980s
Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Pedestal Trumpet Vase, Italy, 1980s

Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Pedestal Trumpet Vase, Italy, 1980s

$3,824

Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Pedestal Trumpet Vase, Italy, 1980s

By Cenedese

Located in Villaverla, IT

This authentic Murano Glass Scavo Vase by Cenedese is an elegant 1980s Italian art glass vessel featuring a frosted, excavated texture and a classic pedestal form. Produced in the hi...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden
Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden

Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden

$531 / set

Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden

By Tilgmans Keramik

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A fantastic pair of large ceramic vases by Tilgmans, Sweden. Tilgmans is celebrated for its masterful use of graffito decoration, a signature technique that defines these striking pi...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Murano Glass Vase Decorative Object Made in Italy 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern
Murano Glass Vase Decorative Object Made in Italy 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern

Murano Glass Vase Decorative Object Made in Italy 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern

$406

Murano Glass Vase Decorative Object Made in Italy 1960s/70s Mid-Century Modern

Located in Palermo, IT

Stunning cased glass vase, in a light green shade. Shaped body, circular mouth, circular base. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 1.400 Kg Mouth diamet...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase, Blue, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase, Blue, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase, Blue, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

$352

Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase, Blue, Scandinavian Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Glass Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Blue Item Type:...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher By Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher By Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher By Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy

$464

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher By Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Bochum, NRW

Beautiful pottery jug/handled vase, Italy late 1950s-1960s. Signed. A stunning form and décor, body shaped as a jug, glossy white spray-glaze has a mottled texture, decorated using ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

1970s Blue Vase by Jean Close for Michielotto, Italy - Excellent
1970s Blue Vase by Jean Close for Michielotto, Italy - Excellent

1970s Blue Vase by Jean Close for Michielotto, Italy - Excellent

$630

1970s Blue Vase by Jean Close for Michielotto, Italy - Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing blue vase by Jean Close' for Michielotto. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition and signed with the Jean Close' Atelier label. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 15...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass
Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass

Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass

$452

Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass

By Franco Moretti, Cenedese Scavo, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese, Archimede Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This vintage Murano Scavo vase in cobalt blue captures the essence of Italian glass artistry. The Scavo technique gives it a weathered, ancient look, reminiscent of artifacts from an...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Midcentury Modern Collection of 6 Vessels Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden
Midcentury Modern Collection of 6 Vessels Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden

Midcentury Modern Collection of 6 Vessels Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden

$5,378 / set

Midcentury Modern Collection of 6 Vessels Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden

By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

These vases and bowls from Rörstrand and maker/designer Carl Harry Stålhane, are a great example of midcentury modern quality and design made in Sweden during the 1950s and 1960s. Th...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

$466

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Studio Line White Op Art Porcelain Vase

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant white porcelain vase was designed by the renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany. Characteristic of Wirkkala’s refined and sculptural...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

$1,042

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Mandruzzato

Located in Barcelona, ES

Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in smoke pink color. Designed by Vincenzo Nason for Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Pale pink glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso t...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Copper Amphora Vase by Egidio Casagrande, signed
Large Copper Amphora Vase by Egidio Casagrande, signed

Large Copper Amphora Vase by Egidio Casagrande, signed

$4,422

Large Copper Amphora Vase by Egidio Casagrande, signed

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Sculptural large amphora-shaped copper vase, designed by Egidio Casagrande in Italy during the 1950s. The piece is defined by a softly twisted body and a flared, irregular rim, creat...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Murano glass Vase. Web design of Cobalt-Aquamarine Murrine, Vittorio Ferro Style
Murano glass Vase. Web design of Cobalt-Aquamarine Murrine, Vittorio Ferro Style

Murano glass Vase. Web design of Cobalt-Aquamarine Murrine, Vittorio Ferro Style

$2,151

Murano glass Vase. Web design of Cobalt-Aquamarine Murrine, Vittorio Ferro Style

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Enchanting Murrine Vase with a complex web of Murrine. Looking carefully these are squared Murrine with an design of a rose. The Murrinas are made of Cobalt blue and acquamarine, the...

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1880s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Seguso Murano Aqua Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle
Seguso Murano Aqua Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle

Seguso Murano Aqua Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle

$500

Seguso Murano Aqua Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vanity Perfume Bottle

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass ribbed surface perfume bottle. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Similars...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Mid-century Ceramic Cup by Suzanne Ramié - Madoura - 50s- Era Ruelland Capron
Mid-century Ceramic Cup by Suzanne Ramié - Madoura - 50s- Era Ruelland Capron

Mid-century Ceramic Cup by Suzanne Ramié - Madoura - 50s- Era Ruelland Capron

$836

Mid-century Ceramic Cup by Suzanne Ramié - Madoura - 50s- Era Ruelland Capron

By Suzanne Ramie

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-century Ceramic Cup by Suzanne Ramié - Madoura - 50s- Era Ruelland Capron Textured bowl by Suzanne Ramié, created in the legendary Atelier Madoura and signed “Madoura Plein Feu....

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century
Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century

Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century

$333

Flavio Poli Production Seguso Submerged glass vase Design Italy 1950 Mid-Century

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Palermo, IT

FLAVIO POLI. Production Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Design Italy 1950 ca. Vase in colorless, light blue and lilac sommerso glass, drop-shaped body with flat circular mouth. Please watch the...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase with Teak Handle, 1960s
Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase with Teak Handle, 1960s

Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase with Teak Handle, 1960s

$938

Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase with Teak Handle, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Pewter Carafe Vase with Teak Handle from K.M.D. Tiel Royal Holland Pewter, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece h...

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Materials

Metal

Mid Century Italian Glass Genie Bottle by Empoli
Mid Century Italian Glass Genie Bottle by Empoli

Mid Century Italian Glass Genie Bottle by Empoli

$165

Mid Century Italian Glass Genie Bottle by Empoli

By Empoli

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century stoppered bottle Genie vase, made in Italy by Empoli, circa 1950/60's. The tall tapering bottle is topped with it's original elongated ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970
Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

$536

Glass and silver ice bucket, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant ice bucket made of clear molded glass, enhanced by a silver-plated metal rim. Dating from the 1970s, this piece combines the purity of glass with the refined simplicity of...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

$1,173

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Green Styles: Brutalist, Mid-...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

$525

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s

By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Boda

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta 1950s A vintage art glass vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand and manufactured by Kosta Glassworks in the 1950s. Thick clear glass...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim
Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim

$1,601

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Organic Modern XL Pencil Reed / Rattan Planter with Brass Rim A striking and beautifully crafted Mid-Century Organic Modern XL planter executed in pencil reed / rattan ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Blown Murano Glass Goblet with Floral Decorations 1970s
Blown Murano Glass Goblet with Floral Decorations 1970s

Blown Murano Glass Goblet with Floral Decorations 1970s

$346

Blown Murano Glass Goblet with Floral Decorations 1970s

Located in Milano, MI

Hand-blown Murano Glass goblet glass with floral decoration, made in the 1970s Ø cm 9 h cm 23 Murano glass is a type of artistic glass produced on the island of Murano, near Venice...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's

Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's

$690

Mid Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's

By Flavio Poli

Located in Chatham, ON

Mid Century Murano Sommerso art glass vase - featuring a red interior and clear glass casing - flat polished base - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - no...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Joke Stroes Vase, Mobach, the Netherlands, Late 20th Century
Joke Stroes Vase, Mobach, the Netherlands, Late 20th Century

Joke Stroes Vase, Mobach, the Netherlands, Late 20th Century

$370

Joke Stroes Vase, Mobach, the Netherlands, Late 20th Century

By Mobach

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description This ceramic vase was made by Joke Stroes, a Dutch ceramicist working for Mobach (Utrecht) in after 1966. In the beginning of her career Joke worked for Westraven...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed
Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed

Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed

$5,243 / set

Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

I Colossi – Black Rosette vases The I Colossi are a group of Murano vases, part of the ongoing Maestro collection, created in collaboration with the glass artist E. Colizza. Each p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s
Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s

$4,450

Peter Voulkos Signed Early Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Pottery Vase, 1950s

By Peter Voulkos

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic early stoneware California studio pottery vase (circa early 1950s) by Master Greek-American potter/artist Peter Voulkos featuring a ribbed design and dark, luminous glaze...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Antique Millefiori Vase Green Blue, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Antique Millefiori Vase Green Blue, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s

Antique Millefiori Vase Green Blue, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s

$725

Antique Millefiori Vase Green Blue, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Millefiori Vase Green Blue, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s A colorful millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1900. Made of multi...

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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Brass & Copper Striped Vase, India c.1970
Brass & Copper Striped Vase, India c.1970

Brass & Copper Striped Vase, India c.1970

$140Sale Price|20% Off

Brass & Copper Striped Vase, India c.1970

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Brass & Copper Striped Vase, India c.1970.

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot

$550

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot

By Toshiko Takaezu

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and the craft movement. It has a substantial size at 12" wide x 8" tall. No damage, and...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint

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