Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lisbeth Voigt Durand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lisbeth Voigt Durand
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
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.
Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lisbeth Voigt Durand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Danish Studio Pottery Vase from Lisbeth Voigt Durand
Ceramic
Italian Green Murano Scavo Glass Vase or Amphora, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Green Murano Scavo Glass Vase or Amphora, 1970s Gorgeous large green Murano glass vase or amphora, made with the use of the "scavo" technique. Attributed to Seguso Vetri d'A...
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flower Star Mosaic Italian Art Glass Pitcher
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown multi-color Millefiori flower and star mosaic Italian art glass pitcher / vase. The piece is documented to the Fratell...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Mid-Century Murano Glass Vase by V.A.M., Emerald Green, Craquelé, 1970
Located in Milano, IT
An exquisite example of mid-century Venetian artistry, this large handcrafted vase was produced in the 1970s by the renowned V.A.M. (Vetri Artistici Muranesi) furnace in Italy. The p...
Murano Glass
Set of 2 French Hand-Blown Glass Apothecary Jars, Mid-Century
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of two French hand-blown clear glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth canister form, domed lid with knob. Perfect for use as bathroom canisters or for decorative display...
Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Faceted Murano Glass Sommerso Ruby & Transparent Vase
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown faceted Murano glass "Sommerso" vase, crafted in ruby red and transparent glass, is an extraordinary example of 1960s Italian glass artistry. Or...
Murano Glass
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...
Murano Glass
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...
Murano Glass
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
Murano Glass
Rörstrand Set of 6 Signed Miniature Vases, Nylund & Stålhane, Lundgren, 1950s
By Gunnar Nylund, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Bertil Lundgren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and beautifully curated set of six signed Rörstrand miniature vases, executed in Sweden during the 1950s, representing the golden era of Scandinavian modern ceramics. Each pie...
Ceramic
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...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Triangular Sommerso Citrine & Emerald Vase
Located in New York, NY
This striking Mid-Century Modernist Murano glass triangular "Sommerso" vase, rendered in radiant citrine and emerald hues, was hand-blown on the iconic island of Murano, Italy, circa...
Murano Glass
$419Sale Price|20% Off
Murano Art Glass Vase Green and Yellow Organic Form
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant Italian Murano art glass vase. Executed using the traditional Sommerso technique, the piece features a luminous gradient of opaline yellow and vivid green encased in clear gl...
Art Glass
VENINI Cinesi Vase Red Murano Glass by Carlo Scarpa, Signed 2013, Made in Italy
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Venezia, IT
Venini Cinesi vase, model 513.02, produced in 2013 and accompanied by its original Venini box and paperwork. Part of Venini’s historic Cinesi collection, this vase reflects the eleg...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
By Holmegaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Glass
Sommerso gray Murano glass vase, style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original large Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s. The vintage vase is in good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 8 cm / 3.15 inches Heig...
Murano Glass
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...
Ceramic
$1,201Sale Price|20% Off
Mandruzzato Murano Pink Yellow Sommerso Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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...
Murano Glass
1970s Mid-Century Blue Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Vintage spherical vase manufactured in Italy by the prestigious IVV (Industria Vetraria Valdarnese). Expertly blown from high-quality glass, this piece features an exceptionall...
Blown Glass
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...
Porcelain
Flavio Poli Large Centerpiece in Murano Emerald and Amber Glass, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous mid-century Murano large centerpiece in mouth-blown sommerso Murano glass in a stunning light emeral and amber color. This elegant and highly sculptural piece was designed...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Murano Glass
Limited Edition Italian Glass Vase entitled "Silvano Signoretto Vase" by Murano
Located in London, GB
An attractive modern art-glass vase featuring a smooth, teardrop-like form with layered, flowing colors, its curved, open top adds an elegant touch. Rich purples fade into vibrant bl...
Glass
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...
Murano Glass
Vintage French Glass Apothecary Jar or Canister, Circa 1950s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A vintage French glass apothecary or candy jar. Heavy canister form, flat lid with glass knob. The inside rim is chipped around the mouth, but the jar presents well and is in otherwi...
Blown Glass
1970s Astonishing Emerald Green "Fazzoletto" Vase By Michielotto in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Green Murano vase by Michielotto, this piece features an exceptionally vibrant emerald green hue with rich translucent depth. The signature draped folds create a dramatic, orga...
Murano Glass
Vintage Opaline White Murano Glass Sculptural Vase
By Carlo Nason, Paolo Venini, Luciano Gaspari, Pino Signoretto
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking example of 1970s Italian artistry, this vintage Murano glass vase captures the timeless allure of hand-blown craftsmanship. Rendered in luminous opaline tones, its softly ...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase, German Minimalist Design, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic...
Ceramic
Large Art Glass Vase by Josef Welzel for Charlottenhütte W. Goebel KG 1968
Located in Palermo, PA
This large art glass vase was designed by Josef Welzel and produced by Charlottenhütte W. Goebel KG in Germany between 1968 and 1973. Executed in clear molded glass, the vase is dec...
Art Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Technique, Green, 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s This striking Murano glass vase, designed by the renowned Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, is a quintessential example of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Showcasing Poli's...
Murano Glass
Lino Sabattini Persepoli Collezione Vase Signed Italy 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Lino Sabattini "Persepoli" Collezione vase made in Italy, circa the 1960s. The silver-plated vase is signed with Lino Sabattini's signature at the bottom right side and is marked "Pe...
Metal
Livio Seguso for Bisazza: A Rare Ruby Scavo Collection
By Livio Seguso, Bisazza Vetro
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...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Scandinavian Mid-century modern vintage pottery vases from Tilgmans, Sweden
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...
Ceramic
Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Handmade Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
Murano Glass
$540Sale Price|59% Off
Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase by Bruno Gambone 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted ceramic pitcher, made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s Ø cm 20 h cm 17 Bruno Gambone (1936-2021) was an influential Italian ceramicist and artist, widely recognized for h...
Ceramic
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Ceramic Weed Pot, Japan, 20th Century.
Ceramic
Japanese Ikebana Cast Iron Tripod Planter, Nanbu Tekki Style
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking expression of Japanese minimalism and craftsmanship, this cast iron ikebana planter embodies the quiet elegance of traditional Nanbu tekki...
Iron
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...
Ceramic
Pair of ceramic vases, Sainte Radegonde, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Origin Sainte-Radegonde, France, circa 1940s Materials Glazed ceramic Dimensions 6 in W (approx.) Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age A rare pair of sculpt...
Ceramic
Beige Mid-Century Fat Lava Vase, Studio Ceramic by Ruscha 1970s, Western Germany
By Ruscha, Kurt Tschörner
Located in Andernach, DE
A beautiful stylish piece of art by Ruscha Keramik, West Germany around 1970. Attributed to the hands of Kurt Tschörner and a typical 70s design. Beige to light brown hues of ''fat l...
Ceramic
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...
Metal
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:...
Glass
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...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Bohemian Red Ruby Cut to Clear Crystal Glass Vase – Starburst and Lattice Motif
Located in Bochum, NRW
This Bohemian Red Ruby Cut to Clear Crystal Vase is a breathtaking example of traditional European glass artistry. Featuring a rich ruby hue contrasted by precision-cut clear crystal...
Crystal
Carlo Nason Murano Green Art Glass Vase with White Opaline Rim
Located in Milano, IT
**Carlo Nason Murano Green Art Glass Vase, circa 1960s** Elegant green Murano art glass vase by **Carlo Nason**, dating from approximately the **1960s**. The piece features a refine...
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Big Murano Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful purple and green Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano glass vase. This piece is a tall one and the weight is 2 kilos
Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Style Italian Art Glass
By Archimede Seguso, Franco Moretti, Cenedese Scavo, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Cenedese
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...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Vase by Ca dei Vetrai, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 7,87 x 11,41 H inches diameter cm 20 x cm 29 H
Murano Glass
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine & Green Murano Glass 90th, Signed 2011
Located in Venezia, IT
Timeless Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.02 90th anniversary, in Aquamarine and Green opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2011 with box and paperwork. Hand-blown and shaped free...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano glass Vase. Web design of Cobalt-Aquamarine Murrine, Vittorio Ferro Style
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...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Vintage Japanese Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Square ceramic bud vase with cream glaze, hand-painted brown dot motif band, linear border detailing, and cylindrical neck.
Ceramic
Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 60s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 60s
Murano Glass
$1,631Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
Ceramic
This is a Murano glass vase inspired by Picasso, featuring a design
Located in Milano, IT
**Murano Glass Vase by Sergio Costantini, Picasso-Inspired, circa 1950s** A sculptural and highly expressive Murano glass vase by **Sergio Costantini**, dating from approximately th...
Murano Glass
$326Sale Price|20% Off
Large Green Handblown Glass Vase, Attributed to Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large handblown green glass vase attributed to Reijmyre Glasbruk, Sweden, circa 1960s. Known for its vibrant coloration and impeccable Scandinavian craftsmanship, Reijmyre produced...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Carstens Tönnieshof Tortoise Shell 15" Pottery Vase - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage German Mid Century Modern Carstens Tönnieshof "Tortoise Shell" Painted 15" Pottery Vase - a Pair. Item features brown pink and white glazed finish, tall sculptural form, mark...
Ceramic