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
- 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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A Canne Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy
Located in Uccle, BE
“A Canne” Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Murano glass vase made up of six alternating colored “canes”.
The colors are: Red, Green, Mole Gray, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Murano Glass Colorful Ovoid Shaped Vase in The Style of A.Ve.M, 1960s
By Anzolo Fuga, A.VE.M
Located in Valencia, VC
This stunning Murano glass vase, in an ovoid shape and styled after Anzolo Fuga, features a captivating light purple checked pattern. Elliptical spots in orange, turquoise, and light...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Bespoke Italian Vase "Borealis," in blue alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vase combines the timeless beauty of blue alabaster with the refined touch of polished brass. Its cylindrical shape enhances its minimalist elegance, making it a sophi...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage Swiss Gustav Sporri Studio Pottery Vase for Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A flat flower vase with a wide applied handle and thick wave-like white glaze on a matte black background, designed by Gustav Spörri for the manufacturer Ziegler Schaffhausen in the 1950s. This striking piece combines bold contrasts and flowing forms, characteristic of mid-century modern design. The vase's unique aesthetic makes it a standout addition to any collection, highlighting the innovative craftsmanship of Gustav Spörri and the quality production of Ziegler Schaffhausen.
Gustav Spörri was a notable Swiss ceramic designer, active during the mid-20th century. Born in 1909, Spörri is recognized for his innovative approach to ceramic design, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. His work is characterized by bold forms, dynamic glazes, and a keen sense of color and texture.
Spörri was associated with various Swiss ceramics...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Handwrought Santa Clara del Cobre Sculptural Copper Vessel or Vase
By Santa Clara
Located in St. Louis, MO
Substantial vintage large handwrought sculptural copper vase or vessel from Santa Clara del Cobre region in Mexico. Made by artisan hands and of ...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Embossed Copper Amphora Vase / Umbrella Stand by Egidio Casagrande, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s- 1950s.
This pitcher vase is made in hand embossed copper.
Its minimal and classical, but still modern.+
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight t...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-kind vase, hand-crafted and hand-painted by Giovanni Desimone. Great design with whimsical images on both sides.
Signed and numbered, this rare piece is colorful as the us...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
20th century design white ceramic vase free form abstract circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Unique handmade
French 20th century design ceramic vase
Realised circa 1960
original perfect condition
height 28 cm
Large 34 cm
Depth 6 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Murano Acid Yellow Large Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Organic Design Bright Yellow Art Glass Vase. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching and colorful centerpiece vase has organic design and vibrant acid yellow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Bodo Mans Vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany 1967
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Bern, CH
1967 Bodo Mans ceramic vase for Bay Keramik, West Germany. Numbered on base: W. Germany 64-30.
Beautiful ochre colour which would complement any contemporary interior space.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Tall Alvino Bagni Italian Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
A 1960s import from Italy, this tall Bitossi Vase was designed by Alvino Bagni and has a shouldered form with a fine craquelure creamy glaze on the bottom topped with a textural impressed conical head and mouth in matte glaze in green and mustard shades.
Probably imported by Raymor, this mid-century mod vase...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Huge Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Studio Line Vase mint cond "Mädchen mit Blumen"
Located in Landshut, BY
A beautiful heavy porcelain Vase
Björn Wiinblad
Rosenthal Studio Linie
Model No.: 3512/28
in mint condition !
definetely collectionable!
Manufacturer Rosenthal
Design Period 1970s
Production Period 1972 to 1976
Country of Manufacture IWestern Germany
Maße / mearurements 25,7 cm x 11,5 cm ~ H / height: 28 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 2450g
Öffnung innen / inner rim : 7.2 cm x 21.8 cm
Rosenthal GmbH is a German manufacturer of porcelain products and other household goods. The original firm was founded in 1879 in Selb, Bavaria. Since 2009, Rosenthal has been owned by the Italian company Sambonet Paderno Industrie
(Arcturus Group).
History
Rosenthal was originally founded in 1879 as a family business. The founder, Philipp Rosenthal, moved his porcelain painting from Werl in North Rhine-Westphalia to Selb in Bavaria, where he industrialized in the castle Erkersreuth with his painting workshop. In 1897, Philipp Rosenthal founded the company Bauer, Rosenthal & Co. in Kronach, as well as Philipp Rosenthal & Co. AG. In 1908, Rosenthal bought the porcelain manufacturer Thomas in Marktredwitz, and the porcelain company Zeidler & Co. in 1917.
In 1921, the company took over the Krister Porzellanmanufaktur in Wałbrzych, Silesia. The factory was closed in 1945, but the brand was revived in 1951 and used until 1971.
In the period of national socialism, Philipp Rosenthal, while Catholic, had to withdraw from the enterprise in 1934 because of his Jewish origin. The Board of Management and the supervisory board turned against Rosenthal and implemented various measures to prevent Philipp Rosenthal from using his voting shares in order to change the composition of the management board and the supervisory board. The government was asked for support and sold the voting shares to persons who were not well-disposed towards Rosenthal. However, the Nazi regime did not go directly against Philipp Rosenthal in order not to jeopardize the foreign business of the company. The reasonably covertly concealed Aryans took advantage of the family, and urged Rosenthal's successor to step out of the company. Philipp Rosenthal's death in 1937 finally paved the way for his grandchildren. In 1936, Rosenthal bought the porcelain manufacturers Waldershof and Thomas in Weidenberg-Sophienthal. Rosenthal Isolatoren GmbH (RIG) was established in 1939 with branches in Erkersreuth (Selb) and Hennigsdorf near Berlin. In 1939 the company changed to Rosenthal Porzellan AG. When the Decree on Companies of Deprived Commercial Enterprises (RGBI 1941, p. 177), adopted on 27 March 1941, forced the discontinuation of the Jewish company and brand name Rosenthal, the "Aryan" management intervened through Joseph Goebbels to continue the use of the Rosenthal brand name.
With the return of Philipp Rosenthal's son Philip Rosenthal from exile and his entry into the enterprise in 1950, he won a pioneering role in the modern product design. In 1960, the Rosenthal Studiohaus was opened in Nuremberg, from which the world's first design chain was built. In 1965 the uniform name Rosenthal Glas & Porzellan AG was elected and shortened to Rosenthal AG in 1969. In 1972, Philip Rosenthal founded the furniture factory Rosenthal Einrichtung in Espelkamp. The furniture factory was renamed in 2009 Philip Möbelmanufaktur GmbH and in 2013 rebranded the Fröscher GmbH & CO. KG. Rosenthal, In collaboration with industrial designers such as Raymond Loewy, Tapio Wirkkala, Elsa Fischer-Treyden, Timo Sarpaneva, Verner Panton and Luigi Colani, created an impressive series of products. Walter Gropius design for Rosenthal the tea service TAC. In 1967, Rosenthal built the so-called "Glassmaker's Cathedral," a factory for the Thomas-Glassworks in Amberg. The Thomas-Glassworks was renamed the Amberg crystal glass factory.
In 1997, Rosenthal AG was 90% owned by the British-Irish Waterford Wedgwood Group. Rosenthal was the market leader for high-quality porcelain and glassware in Germany and was the world market leader in conjunction with Waterford Wedgwood. In the year 2000, the company took over the Hutschenreuther brand and Hutschenreuther-Werk B in Selb.
In June 2008, the Waterford Wedgwood Group wanted to divest the Rosenthal share package due to liquidity difficulties. At this time, around 1,100 employees were employed worldwide. The company, faced with insolvency by the subsequent collapse of Waterford Wedgwood, filed for insolvency on 9 January 2009. The subsequent insolvency proceedings of Rosenthal AG were opened on 1 April 2009 by the District Court.On 20 July 2009, a sale was announced to an Italian company, Sambonet Paderno Industrie (Arcturus Group). Founded on 1 August 2009, Rosenthal GmbH is an independent part of Sambonet Paderno Industrie (Arcturus Group). The Rosenthal company headquarters remain in Selb under the managing director Pierluigi Coppo.
The Rosenthal Archive, a collection of around 15,000 exhibits from 130 years of company history, were purchased by the Oberfranken Foundation on 12 August 2009 and is provided as a permanent loan to the Porzellanikon, the State Museum of Porcelain in Hohenberg an der Eger, Selb. These include nearly all product designs, from the company's foundation to today, as well as originals designed by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Andy Warhol, Wilhelm Wagenfeld and Walter Gropius.
Designers
Otmar Alt
Joannis Avramidis
Bele Bachem...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage Handblown deep ruby red Blenko jar with stopper. This is an early Blenko piece circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Blenko Glass Amethyst Paper Bag Vase by Don Shepherd
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This vintage Blenko glass "paper bag" vase was designed by Don Shepherd. He was the company's designer from 1974 to 1988. The vase is pictured in Blenko's 1988 catalog...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Extra Large Italian Handblown Amber Art Glass Vase or Decanter Empoli or Blenko
By Blenko Glass, Empoli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A massive and impressive glass decanter attributed to Empoli in Italy. Very much in the style of Blenko Glass. It consists of sculptural handblown amber glass with large stopper.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Orange Cased Glass Handled Vase
Located in New York, NY
An orange a d white case glass handled vase.
Italy, circa 1960. Unsigned.
Dimensions:
13” H x 6” W
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Complete collection of vases designed by Gianni Versace - VENINI
By Gianni Versace, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
Complete collection of vases designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Beyond his fashion creations, Versace has also collaborated with furniture and acce...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Hammered Aluminum Decorative Bottle by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, 1960s, Signed
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
A rare and exquisite decorative bottle by celebrated designer and sculptor Lorenzo Burchiellaro, known for his mastery of metals and his ability to blend artistic expression with fun...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Bodil Kjaer Cross Blown Glass For Cassina
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Cross Blown Glass For Cassina
An unmistakable aesthetic language that uses priceless blown extra-clear glass to make an elegant vase in the form of a cross, designed to ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Turned Walnut Bowl by Rude Osolnik
By Rude Osolnik
Located in South Charleston, WV
Measures: 9" wide and 7.5" tall. An important American craftsman of the 20th century. A precision vessel hand-turned by master American craftsman and wood turner Rude Osolnik, 1985. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Walnut
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Large Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous large mid-century ice bucket in a combination of chrome and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique object is attributed to Willy Rizzo and was produced in Italy during th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Signed, Italy, Circa 1950's
By Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
Bitossi (Manufacturer) - Aldo Londi (Designer) - rare mid century studio pottery vase - hand made - featuring a color block palette of mustard and brown glazes with a white glazed in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Germany, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1950s. Vase with a handle. Fantastic red color on a cameo floral decoration typical of the 50s. Height : 30cm - 11.8 in. , Diameter : 22cm -...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Aldo Londi Bitossi Raymor Art Pottery Table Set Tall Jars & Ashtray
By Aldo Londi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible set by Aldo Londi for Raymor Italy 1950's.
A large pair of lidded jars standing 16 inches tall x 5-1/2 wide.
Large ashtray is 10-1/2 inc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A large Fazzoletto vase in lattimo glass with yellow and clear glass overlay. It was manufactu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Rare 1950s Striped Black/White Double Vase by Marianne Starck, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern vase with strong graphic decor from the Tribal / Harlekin series by Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Shiny bone white glaze with hand-carved grap...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
West German Midcentury Blue Lava Drip Glaze Vase by Scheurich, circa 1965
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Gorgeous vintage Mid-Century vase by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1965. Add a splash of color/colour to your home decor with this beautiful blu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Flower pots or planters by Anita Nylund for Jie, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of very nice hand painted vintage porcelain flowerpots made by Anita Nylund for JIE Keramik, Sweden. These pots have fantastic colors depicting a traditional Swedish midsummer...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Studio Pottery Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful blue glazed ceramic studio pottery bud vase. Measures 4.5 round and 6.5 tall. Signed by artist on underside "Limor" or limov"
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Triangular Modernist Schneider Heavy Clear Glass Vase, Signed
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Art Deco heavy triangular Schneider thick art glass vase with etched signature. clear glass, beautiful modernist shape.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Pezzato Arlechino Bottle Shaped Vase by Fulvio Bianconi, Model 4319, Venini
Located in Uccle, BE
About the Pezzato arlecchino bottle shaped vase by Fulvio Bianconi
Mouth-blown vase, the model designed in 1950.
This color variant is often called “Arlecchino” by collectors. It i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Tobia Scarpa, Italy Murano Blown Glass Large "Occhi" Murrine Vase
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Uccle, BE
A large "occhi" vase with quadranglular base in "talpa" (mole grey) murrine with a clear centre.
Known as model 8526 in venini archives.
We are located in Belgium, we present Po...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of French Faience Vases Circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Vases Circa 1900.
Decorated with leaves on the top , coat of arms on the base.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
A large vintage blue "Bamboo" glass vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden
By Bo Borgstrom, Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A large handblown sommerso vintage art glass vase known as "Bamboo" made by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden. This is a very special vase, the color is a deep denim blue color, surro...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
White and Brown Circular Ceramic Vase by Montreau for Virebent 1970 Design
By Yves Mohy
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Montreau - Virebent Edition
20th mid century porcelain ceramic vase
Grey and brown ceramic glazes colors
Singed under the base
Original perfect condition
Height 17 cm
Lar...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Lalique Dampierre Crystal Vase
By Lalique
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lalique Dampierre crystal vase, signed on bottom.
Designed in 1948 by Marc Lalique, this vase is decorated with carved birds in satin crystal. Throu...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Large Impressive Crystal Val Saint Lamber Art Glass Vase, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Masterpiece clear crystal faceted impressive example of an art deco vase designed by Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, 1950s in excellent condition. This piece has a hexagonal shaped...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Small 1970s Mid Century Italian Murano Blue & Turquoise Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A very unusual and Murano blue and turquoise glass vase. The original round foil sticker is visible on one side marked: Murano Made In Italy. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to emphasise the beautiful and almost luminous two-tone coloured glass. The vase is made in the Sommerso (submerged) style with darker royal blue glass submerged inside lighter turquoise clear glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
one of a kind Ceramica PONZA Italy Wine Pitcher Jug Vallauris Picasso Style 60s
Located in Landshut, BY
one of a kind...
Ceramica PONZA Italy
Wine Pitcher
Jug Vallauris Picasso Style 1950s / 1960s
Ø 16cm ~ Ø max 24cm ~ weight: 1178grs
Ponza is one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Artisan Prem Collection Ceramic Vase Pre Drilled To be Made into a Lamp
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage artisan Prem Collection large ceramic vase from the mid 20th century with cream colored glaze, pre-drilled to be made into a table lamp. Created in Chiang Mai, northern Tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Earthy Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture by Skoby Joe
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay
A.Ve.M. Murano Cobalt Blue Clear Ribbon Italian Art Glass Ruffle Rim Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue and clear Italian art glass footed flower vase. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) company. The vase is created in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Danish Modern Mint Green Ceramic Vase by Joska Keramik, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An hourglass shaped ceramic vase in delicately executed crackle glaze. Made and designed by Joska Keramik (1936-59) in Copenhagen Denmark circa 1950. Measurements: H: 21 cm, W/D: 8/6...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Art Glass Vases
By Venini
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Murano art glass vases in the tradition of great Italian glass manufacturers like Venini.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gustav Spörri Studio Pottery Vase with Sailing Boats, Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking studio pottery vase by Swiss ceramist Gustav Spörri (1920–2016) was crafted for Ziegler Schaffhausen. It features a bold mid-century...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vallauris Wooden Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Vallauris Wooden Vase.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Barovier and Toso handblown Murano glass perfume bottle with stopper
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handblown Murano glass perfume bottle with stopper. This Mid-century vintage perfume bottle has 22 karat gold flex throughout and is a complete with its original stopper. T...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Oval Murano vase by Vitreria A.Ve.M model 1266 Anzolo Fuga - 1953.
By A.VE.M, Anzolo Fuga
Located in CABA, AR
Oval Murano vase by Vitreria A.Ve.M model 1266 Anzolo Fuga - 1953. This stunning oval Murano vase is a piece of the model 1266, designed by the renowned Anzolo Fuga for the prestigio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Jane and Gordon Martz Ceramic Vase for Marshall Studios
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large vase designed by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios. Famous for their highly desirable ceramic table lamps, offered here is a ceramic vase. Wonderful white and tan (u...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
2er Set Herzvasen Turmalin Blau von Wilhelm Wagenfeld für WMF, 1960er
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Plewkiewicz
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The 27cm tall vase is the largest in the heart-shaped series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld. The smaller one measures 16cm.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Ubelacker Brutalist Vase
By Ü Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A bit of a Brutalist mid-century vase from the Ubelacker pottery.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Vintage “Fazzoletto” Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Austin, TX
Vase by iconic glass manufacturer Venini in Murano, Italy outside of Venice. This hand-blown piece features the famous “fazzoletto” or handkerchief design. The layered glass showcase...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Murano Twin Handled Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Decorative, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Murano twin handled vase. An Italian, art glass decorative baluster, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Striking colour with a delightful proportion and a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Blenko Red Blown Art Glass Vase Vessel Jug with Stopper
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Blenko red blown Art Glass vase vessel jug with stopper. Circa 1960s.
Measurements: 23.5" height x 9" diameter.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Murano Venetian Bubbles Green Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Style Murano / Venetian Bubbles Green Blown Glass Vase
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Vase
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1960s Mid-Century Modern ceramic single flower vase, designed in the manner of Gio Ponti. The vase features an elongated, curvaceous silhouette with a narrow neck and a sub...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano, Italy, Vase in Green Mouth-Blown Art Glass with Bubbles
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Vase in green mouth-blown art glass with bubbles and gold decoration, 1960s.
In very good condition
Measures: 16 x 10 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Small Mid-Century Modern Eared Ceramic Vase (Oreilles) by Roger Capron Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in COLMAR, FR
An icon among mid-century modern ceramics: a small "eared" vase ("oreilles" in French) by the famous French ceramist Roger Capron (1922-2006) active in the Vallauris area in the 1950...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glass Metal Vase, Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The fruit vase was made in a single copy in Yugoslavia in the 70s of the last century by an unknown master. In excellent condition, the metal structure is intact. Glass is transparen...
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ship's Merlot Decanter, English Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's Merlot decanter. An English, cut crystal glass full bodied wine or spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Delightfully formed decanter w...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut Glass
White Italian Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic large Italian white glazed ceramic vase was designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello art ceramics ca around 1970.
and represents an Iconic Italian collection ceramic...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Fulvio Bianconi for Cenedese Murano Art Glass Vase Pulegoso A Fasce Orizzontali
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large Fulvio Bianconi A Fasce Orizzontali Vase for Cenedese Murano Art Glass executed in the Pulegoso technique with a slight scavo finish. Pulegoso is a type of glass with many bubb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Marselis Ceramic Vase for Royal Copenaghen, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Ceramic scandinavian vase serie “Marselis” designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s
Please note that the item is original of the period and this...
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1650s Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Gold Fleck Murano Glass Vases with Filaments Signed by Costantini 1980s
By Costantini
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Gold Fleck Costantini Murano glass vases encased in a profusion of applied filament glass.
They are signed Costantini Murano on t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect as an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Vase Mid-Century Modern Glazed Earthenware Frog & Crab Nautical Motif, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy beautiful, glazed ceramic vase in hues of brown, blue and bronze with nautical Frog & Crab motif.
Beautifully crafted and flowing color brilliance.
Numbered L24.
A-802-335
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Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal vase , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal vase , 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Sculptural Vase by Susan Mollet
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a large handmade Japanese sculptural vase with stunning spirals handpainted with a black glaze on top of a terracotta-colored red ceramic clay. The base of the vase is signed...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites....
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Salviati Vase in Sommerso Blue Murano Glass from 2003
By Salviati
Located in Milano, MI
Elliptical vase in submerged Murano glass with blue spirals, made by Salviati in 2003.
Ø 17 cm Ø 12 cm h 21 cm
Salviati is a prestigious glass manufacturer based in Murano, Venice,...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Cube Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic Italian glazed ceramic cube vase was designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello art ceramics ca around 1970.
It features a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Blue/ Clear Murano Glass Vase, Late Mid Century - Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, decorative mid-century glass vase from the famous workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1960/70, this large Italian glass vase (height: 12.6") impresses with an unusal design and dark blue toned patterns which pull from the beautiful shaped base up to the top. This artfully mouthblown Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
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