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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Roger Capron - Slanted Vintage Ceramic Bowl with Yellow and Black Lines
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Slanted Vintage Ceramic Bowl with Yellow and Black Lines by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France
Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known fo...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Katharina Eichler Signed German Art Studio Stoneware Nerikomi Pottery Vase #3
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
We are very proud to be able to present and offer this exceptional, stunning and large sculpture vase by German artist Katharina Eichler (b.1971). This piece of European Art sculptuu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Clay, Pottery
$1,740 Sale Price
50% Off
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful collection / ensemble of 'a Scavo' colored / coloured glass vases and vessels, some of which have been attributed to Vittorio Rigatierri for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Ita...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,900 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Italian Alessandro Mandruzzato Faceted Triangle Murano Art Glass Vase Sommerso
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Blown and Faceted Murano Art Glass Vase in Amber, Green, Blue and clear glass attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato, circa 1970.
Triangle ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s.
These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Bud Vase in Faux Bois Glaze by Fratelli Fanciullacci c.1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
1960s Italian Ceramic Bud Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci
This charming ceramic bud vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci exemplifies the playful creativity of mid-century Italian ceramics. R...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$85 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Modern - Large pewter vase - Ernst Svedbom, Svenskt Tenn 1960's
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter vase designed by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, circa 1960s. This beautifully balanced vessel features a classical amphora form with sweeping sculptural handl...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Set of 3 Empoli Vases Hobnail Pattern Cased Glass Mid Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The set of three different Empoli vases with a hobnail pattern showcases the charm and craftsmanship of mid-century Italian glassmaking. Empoli is a region in Tuscany, Italy, renowned for its long tradition of producing high-quality glassware.
Each vase in the set boasts a distinctive hobnail pattern, which consists of small, rounded, and raised glass beads covering the surface in a regular and decorative arrangement. This textured pattern adds a delightful tactile element to the vases, enhancing their visual appeal.
The vases are made using the cased glass technique, where several layers of different colored glass are fused together. In this case each vase consists of three layers, translucent outer and inner layer in red, violet and ochre and an opaque white middle layer. This process creates a mesmerizing depth of color, as the light interacts with the multiple glass layers.
The set includes three vases of varying heights and shapes, offering a dynamic and versatile display. The mid-century design aesthetic prevalent in this era is likely reflected in the vases' sleek and elegant silhouettes.
The colors chosen for the vases, including red, violet, and ochre, are evocative of the warm and vibrant hues commonly associated with mid-century decor. These colors not only add a touch of nostalgia but also create a bold and captivating visual impact.
Empoli glassware...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$1,604 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bitossi ceramic vase, Made in Italy, 1950s.
Beautiful and Rare Ceramic Vase with geometric design in multicolored glaze in blue and gray on the outside with elegant glossy black gla...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Bud Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century tall cylindrican tapered shaped light blue case glass bud vase with a fluted design and a rimmed neck
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
FRATELLI TOSO - Murano Twin Handled Millefiori Glass Vase - Italy - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
FRATELLI TOSO (Attributed) - Murano 'millefiori' glass vase - hand blown with clear 'bubble' glass handles and crimped foot rim - unsigned - Italy - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Vase in Green & Yellow by Flavio Poli for Mandruzzato
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Murano Sommerso Glass Vase in Emerald Green & Yellow attributed to Flavio Poli for Mandruzzato
A striking example of mid-century Murano glass artistry, this faceted Sommerso va...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Pulegoso Green Gold Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown green and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume scent bottle. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, circa 1930-40s. Unsure of t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage blue art glass vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful blue art glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
The vintage vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Scandinavian Glass Vase, 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
Materials
Glass
Picasso Ceramic Vase pitcher "Wood Owl" Edition Madoura 1969
Located in Paris, FR
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Edition Atelier Madoura , Vallauris France
"Chouette des bois"(Wood owl) 1969
Turned vase: white earthenware clay, Engobes decoration engraved by boring-...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measuring 25.25" h x 7" w
This striking mid-century swung vase was produced by **L.E. Smith Glass Company**, a renowned American glass manufacturer known for its vibrant art glass and innovative designs. Crafted using the **swung glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Purple Stripes Italian Art Glass Scroll Edge Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available as shown).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple stripe panels with ribbed pattern Italian art glass flower vases. Documented to the Fratelli Toso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Geometric, Signed. Medium scale rounded vase with footed base, decorated with a gold diamond pattern over a Rimini blue glaze. Signed with illegibl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$1,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique Red and White Fratelli Toso Millefiori Vase, Murano, circa 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique red and white Fratelli Toso Millefiori vase, Murano circa 1910
A large Millefiore murrine glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria F...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Pop Art Vase or caraffe Designed by Carlo Moretti
Located in Palermo, PA
Vintage 1970s Pop Art Vase – Produced by Opaline Florence, Designed by Carlo Moretti
This original handblown Pop Art vase or caraffe, crafted in Italy by Opaline Florence in the 197...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large Pottery Fat Lava "LORA-Style" 279-38 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase extra large version
Model: 279-38
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Londi Bitossi Lidded Vase, Ceramic, Moorish Stripes, Chartreuse, Orange, Signed
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi lidded vase, ceramic, Moorish Stripes, chartreuse, orange and brown, signed. Tall lidded vase from Aldo Londi's Moorish Stripes series. The body...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$1,575 Sale Price
65% Off
Turquoise Glass Squat Bottle Vase in Mdina ‘Ming’ Pattern, Signed 1979, Malta
By Michael Harris, Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare signed Mdina Glass vase from Malta, dated 1979, exemplifying the studio’s bold aesthetic during its formative years.
This decorative squat bottle vase is worked in the celebrated ‘Ming’ pattern, with swirling bands of turquoise blue and deep green glass layered over a base of sparkling golden ochre. The colours twist upward in irregular spirals around the rotund body, forming a richly tactile surface that captures the light beautifully.
This form—low, broad, and full-bodied—is less commonly encountered, particularly in this scale. Measuring 16.5 cm in both height and diameter, it’s a commanding example of vintage Mdina glass...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Wood Plant Stand in the style of André Groult, 1960s
By Andre Groult
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Wood Plant Stand in the style of André Groult, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or m...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic, Wood
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase 268-51
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Scheurich Keramik West German Ceramic Vase. Numbered on base: W. Germany 268-51. With pillar box red glaze.
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1960s German 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"
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Umberto Zannoni Grey Ceramic Vase with Squiggles, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid ceramic vase signed Umberto Zannoni Faenza of fine Italian manufacture Zirardini in the 1950s. Signed, Original Label.
The marvellous vase has a round base from which the b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$566 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish 1960s Søholm Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Einar Johansen, Blue Green Glaze
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Danish vase designed by Einar Johansen for Søholm Stentøj. Made circa 1960s.
The sculptural vase has a shiny and vivid glaze in blue green and brown shades. It's made of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Giant massive Murano Glass Rose Vase or Ice Bucket. Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Unique
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This large vase features a Cordone a Fenicio finish. It has a big spiral bead that is pulled vertically to form decorative festoons. This technique, known as Fenicio, was first seen on Phoenician glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
$3,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red "Scavo" Murano Glass Italian Vase, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning red blown glass "Scavo" vase attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte. This one-of-a-kind piece was designed in Murano, Italy, during the 1950s.
In fabulous condition, with no chi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Exceptional Strong & Thick Curved Design Murano, Glass Art Floor Jardiniere Vase
By Fontana Arte
Located in Lisse, NL
Great condition and all handcrafted thick glass planter or jardiniere, made in Italy.
If you are looking for a truly exclusive and very stylish, extra large vase then this avantgard...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Jacques Migeon art deco 1950 stoneware grey and colored ceramic vase La Borne
By J. Migeon
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Migeon
Large abstract stoneware ceramic vase
Realised in La Borne
Circa 1950
Original perfect condition - signed under the base
Height 36 cm
Large 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid century Japanese Gilt & Acid Washed Bronze Bud Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Mid century Japanese slender bronze bud vase. Gilt & acid etched.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Heart Vases Turmaline by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of two Turmaline vases heart vases
Producer:
WMF, Germany
Design:
Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus
Decade:
1960s
Description:
Original vintage 1960s Set of...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Murano Faceted Red and yellow Sommerso Glass Vase by Mandruzzato c. 1960s Italy
By Mandruzzato
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small Murano faceted Sommerso vase by Luigi Mandruzzato, hand-crafted in Italy during the 1960s.
The vase is pentagonal in form, with five precisely cut exterior facets that emph...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$214 Sale Price
20% Off
Seguso Viro Murano 4 Quarti Incalmo Colored Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Viro
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian Murano art glass '4 Quarti' incalmo colored glass vase designed by Seguso Viro as part of their 'Collezioni' range and probably dating from circa 1960-1970. The vase uses the incalmo technique in joining the four distinct colours namely red, blue, yellow and green in a typical 'cartoccio' form. A truly exquisite design and a wonderful display piece this large vase has etched Seguso Viro Murano...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Orrefors Sommerso Dusk Vase by Nils Landberg
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century art glass vase designed by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden. From the "dusk" series, features a beautiful sommerso effect to the glass with gray glass submerged in a ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Very Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Cenedese Scavo Cartoccio Vase
Located in Bochum, NRW
Impressive Mid-Century Modern large Murano Cenedese Scavo Cartoccio vase
One of the most impressive vases offered by Cenedese, Italy, this big and beautiful vase is realized in multi...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
TOYO Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
TOYO Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century West German Ankara Decor Ceramic Vases by Carstens Tonnieshöf, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases by Carstens Tönnieshof, designed by Helmut Scholtis. These pieces feature the highly sought-after Ankara décor in cyan b...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
$745 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1970s Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Vase by Pierre Cardin
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This unique and stylish ceramic vase, designed by the iconic Pierre Cardin, is a perfect representation of 1970s mid-century modern design. The piece features an abstract, sculptural...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Bud Vase Sang de Boeuf Celadon Glaze Signed Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic bud vase is decorated with high gloss mottled sang de boeuf or oxblood red glaze on the outside and celadon glaze on the rim and the inner surfaces. Restrained color ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Danish Modern Stoneware Bottle Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic stoneware bottle vase with earthcolored brown, ochre and olive green glaze and dark blue circle decor around the top edge. Small handle on top. Made by Kingo Keramik in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Midcentury West Germany ¨Domino Décor¨ Dümler & Breiden Large Ceramic Vase, 1960
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful and very rare Dümler & Breiden Domino Decor large ceramic vase. Hand produced in West Germany circa the 1960s.
The D&B Domino decor vases are a rarity - not easily avail...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Clay, Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Pair of Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Heavy Crystal Vases Clear Blue
By Orrefors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Orrefors heavy dropped formed blue vase and one large rounded heavy vase designed by Sven Palmqvist.
Wonderful glass with exceptional blue color that collaborates with the clear gl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Seventies Bee Hive Vase for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase.
Brown vase with with nodules in 3D relief, designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model
Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series.
A cylindr...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Desimone Hand Painted Tall Art Pottery Flute Player Flower Vase Vessel Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts a man playing the flute.
Marked...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Kulmbach Organic Modern Spotted Glaze Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stunning bulbous multicolored vase with short, narrow neck. Shiny spotted running glaze in mint, aqua, sand, sepia and cream colors. Slight blue glaze on and inside the neck. Handmad...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Desimone Hand Painted Tall Art Pottery Flower Vase Vessel Olive Picking Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts a man and a woman in action pic...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Rosenthal Netter Italian Mid Century Vase Bitossi Paisley Aldo Londi c 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Italian pottery vase with incised decoration, signed Italy numbered, and retains its original Rosenthal Netter pape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous collection of three "SCAVO" Murano pearlescent glass vases in pink, turquoise and grey color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Scandinavian modern vintage blue vases by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Two stunning vases by Micheal Andersen, Bornholm ceramics in Denmark. Heavy clay with a blue glaze that varies in color and intensity around the main body, on the rim and inside both...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$949 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase No 10 by Ilse Ludwig-Korbel Germany 1984
Located in Munich, DE
Rare, elegant and highly decorative studio pottery ceramic vase. No 10. Designed and made by famous German studio ceramic artist Ilse Ludwig-Korbel, Tittmoning, Germany, 1980s. Dated...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Earthenware Pottery Jar with Lid in the Style of David Cressey / Robert Maxwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible Mid-Century ceramic piece. Beautiful crafted ceramic jar with lid nice glaze and condition, no chips or cracks, classic California pottery circa 1970's. Signature unknown...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Large Sommerso vase in Murano glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful and large Sommerso vase, made in Murano, with Murano glass technic, in the 1960s.
Red color.
Very good condition, light scratches.
H25cm, 6,5cm sides
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Mid-Century Large French Accolay Ceramic TOTEM Vase, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare Accolay glazed ceramic vase à oreilles was part of the Maya collection made in the 1950s by Les potiers d’Accolay. It has a wonderful presence and will be beautiful in any ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Scheurich Keramik, Rörstrand, Bitossi, and Venini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $114,459 while the average work can sell for $803.
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