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
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s
Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics.
Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
French Artists Michelle and Jacques Serre 2 Potiers Deux Potiers Ceramic Dish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-thrown ceramic dish glazed in shades of blue green with incised and engraved lines, and stamping decoration.
Ceramic signed by the French ceramicists 2 potiers (Deux Potiers)
...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Pitcher with handle Twisted Glass Handle Purple Color Italy 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Murano Glass Pitcher with handle Twisted Glass Handle Purple Color Italy 20th.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass Nautilus Shell Planter or Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and beautifully designed Nautilus Seashell / Snail shell shape planter or Jardiniere. A fine vessel for orchids, potted plants or arrangements. T'he shell could also be used ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Murano Italian Modernist Blue White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown sky blue and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Blue glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Red Danish Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Scandinavian modern red colored glass vases,
Designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark, 1960s.
Measure: height 24.5 cm
labeled
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice Czech Cinnamon Art Glass Vase, circa 1960
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and heavily made iconic Czech art glass vase designed by Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice and dating from the 1960s. The vase is of cylindrical form with a clear glass uppe...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Red Bands Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, large vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks with red bands Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is hand signed "Archimede Segus...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Arthur Percy, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-glazed earthenware vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Royal Copenhagen BACA Floor Vase Blue White Flower Decor Danish 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare floor vase from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. Designed by Johanne Gerber. Made in the period 1975-1979.
The vase features a tactile flower and branch decor in blue, whi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$988 Sale Price
25% Off
Fratelli Toso Murano White Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Hourglass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown white Zanfirico ribbons and copper aventurine flecks Italian art glass decorative hourglass corseted vase. It is documented to the Frate...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Group of Four Brass and Copper Bud Vases, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming mid century group of four bud vases handcrafted in copper and brass in a sculptural form with removable coated metal flowers.
Priced Individually
Tallest: H: 14.5 DM: 3 $...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Copper
sculptural bertoncello italy ceramic VASE roberto rigon 1970s model 911
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic Italian mid century ceramic vase. Designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello. Beautiful sculptural shape, glaze in different shades of light brown and russet. Model 911.
Di...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics, Germany, 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
OP art porcelain vase
Producer:
KPM Berlin ceramics, Germany
Decade:
1960s
This original vintage OP art vase was produced and designed by KPM Berli...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Turquoise Blue Glazed Sea Shell Vase Jardiniere Planter, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning large scale sea shell turquoise blue glazed ceramic vase. A wonderful piece of sculpture as is, it will also make a fantastic vase or planter. The blue just glows and the fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Orange and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor vase, ceramic, orange and brown, signed. Chunky orange glazed ball form vase with coarse matte brown clay collar. Signed on ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Blown Glass Decorative Pitcher Decanter by Verrerie de Bendor, France circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning extra-tall Mid-Century narrow translucent blown glass pitcher or decanter from the Verrerie de Bendor, on the Island of Bendor, F...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
1970s Modernist Fat Lava Purple Black White Ceramic Square Vase by Marei Keramik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A rare fat lava ceramic ''chimney'' art vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Marei Keramik. This Vase by Marei Keramik is a distinctive and eye-...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
François Gueneau large 20th century unique handmade ceramic vase or sculpture
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
François Gueneau
Large 20th century unique handmade ceramic vase
Signed at the base
Original perfect condition
Height 22 cm
Large 25 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jasba West German Mid-Century Marble Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Jasba
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish German mid-century art pottery vase decorated with flames and marble designs and made by Jakob Schwarderlapp and dating from the 1960's. This formal vase was made in Baumba...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vistosi Bianconi Murano Label Blue Red Band White Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright cobalt blue and red band over white Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi for Vistosi, circa 1960s. He work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$1,013 Sale Price
24% Off
Jean Megard, Ceramic Vase, Aix-en-Provence 1951
By Jean Mégard
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremly rare pot-bellied vase.
Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of white and light purple and an abstract overprinted decor whose contours go beyond the strict visual field to colon...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gustavsberg, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Ceramic Brown Handmade Pitcher by Hervé Rousseau La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Hervé Rousseau
Beautiful ceramic handmade pitcher by French ceramist.
Realised in Boisbelle near La Borne.
Elegant brown fire ceramic effect.
...
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Lady Head San Marino Boat Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A lavish example of San Marino pottery, with typical 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. A boat vase with a central red panel depicting typical lady head with flowers in sgrafitto decor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Brass Pineapple Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale vase is made with solid brass.
Vase is made well and is heavy
Dimensions:
11" high
12" dia
opening 5.50" opening
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
$2,352 Sale Price
51% Off
Midcentury Murano Green Long-Necked Glass Vase
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped long and lean hand blown glass. It originates from Murano Italy and was manufactured during the 1960s. Beautiful and intact vintage condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
$330 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Exquisited Handcrafted Polychrome Vase in Ceramic by Bizzirri. Made in Ita
Located in Milano, IT
191980s Exquisited handcrafted polychrome vase in ceramic by Bizzirri. It's in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diam 5,51 x 11,81 H inches
diam cm 14 x cm 30 H
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Glass Vase Silver Flecks Murano Italy 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Shimmering glass vase by Archimede Seguso, mouth-blown in Murano in the 1970s. Black glass with silver flecks, beautiful hand-shaped piece.
Remains the original manufacturers sti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall 24.5" Cased 'Optic' Decanter/Bottle, in Soft Pink Made in Empoli, Italy
By Empoli
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
Empoli, as a municipality itself, is approx 30kms (45 mins) slightly south-west of Florence, in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It’s the somewhat forgotten region of the country when i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage 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. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Walnut
Tapio Wirkkala "Shark Tooth" Vase for Rosenthal – Iconic Scandinavian Design
Located in Stockholm, SE
Discover a rare collectible that blends sculpture with function – the “Shark Tooth” vase by legendary Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala, created for Rosenthal Studio Linie in the 1960s...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Round Copper Watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely vintage watering can, fully functional and ideal for the inside plants, a greenhouse area or your smaller garden plants... pretty enough ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Seguso Murano Cranberry Pink Italian Art Glass Lidded Vanity Powder Box Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rich cranberry pink Italian art glass vanity powder box / jar. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece has an original red and gold "Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Large Murano Signed Glass Vase with Applied Vibrant Stripes by Walter Furlan
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Murano Signed Art Glass Vase with applied vibrant stripes by Walter Furlan. Signed on the base as pictured.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier & toso xx century decorative bullicant vase
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso 1950s with bullicant workmanship:
This beautiful Barovier & Toso vase, dating from 1950, is an exquisite example of Venetian glassmaking mastery. Made using the "bul...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
1950s mid century VASE floorvase bay-keramik decor 'brasil' model 543-40 WGP
By Bay Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful west german mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Bay-Keramik in 1957, decor 'Brasil'.
Unglazed surface with white incised decor combined with glossy colored fields...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Italian Murano facetted glass vases. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
One is red with orange
The smallest one is purple with yel...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vetro Calcedonio Vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro calcedonio vase by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini Murano ca. 1930s.
A very rare Murano art glass vase attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi around 1930. Manufactured by Cappelin in the 1920s or Venini in the 1930s. Thin hand blown malachid (calcedonio) glass with curved handles on each side. Similar to Venini model number 3255. This model was produced in different glass types. The vase is not signed. It was bought from a very famous collection in the 1990s. Reach out for more information on the provenance.
Measures:
Height: 9.06" (23 cm)
Diameter: 6.3" (16 cm)
Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892 -1977) was an Italian sculptor and designer who left his mark on Italian glass art in particular. As graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, he worked with Ca' Pesaro artists and exhibited at Ca' Pesaro in 1908. In the 1920s he was appointed as Director of the Murano glass Museum. In 1925 he founded Venini & Co. with Paolo Venini and others, of which he took over the artistic direction. For Venini he created stunning creations in soffiato, opaque and pulegoso glass that received international recognition with many awards. His creations of animals, fruits and succulent plants gained international success too. The Cenedese Glassworks , Seguso Vetro d'Arte and Pauly & Co were his last creative stations.
Literature Reference:
Marino Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi Venini 1925 - 1931, Milano 2013, pages 159, 314, 330 (shape) and 323, 328 (glass technique)
Franco Deboni, Venini Glass Volume 2, Turin 2007, page 80 (glass technique)
Marina Barovier, Napoleone Martinuzzi Vetraio del Novecento, Padua 2001, page 27...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Unique Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors Crystal Vase with Cut Leaf Pattern, Signed LU 1
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This ultra-rare and striking crystal vase, designed by renowned Swedish artist Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and artistic flair. Likely dating ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
1960s Silverplated Turquoise Vase Los Castillo style
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this Silverplated Turquoise Vase Los Castillo style. Fantastic Patina.
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase
By Flavio Poli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Murano Glass Sommerso Stem Vase
amethyst in blue sommerso
graceful teardrop shape
attributed Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy
unsigned
circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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 by Vittorio Rigatierri, who took over from Marco Pinzoni as Artistic Director in 1971 until 19...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tall Glass Glass Blown Cylinder Vase by Blenko
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant American classic glass blown tall cylinder vase , by Blenko circa 1970's nice color great condition no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Amber Blue Italian Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural handblown Murano glass scalloped vase with ripples (amber, cream and white glass) cased into clear glass. Italy, 1960s.
The vase is in excell...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent and silver flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier and Toso company, c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass
$3,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Murano Glass Sommerso Vase Designed by Flavio Poli Attributed Italy 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass vase
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Design:
Flavio Poli attributed
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass vases was designed by Flav...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Three-planter metal plant stand by Mathieu Matégot circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant mid-century plant stand was designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s. Crafted in metal, it features three distinct pot holders, each fashioned from perforated sheet meta...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Lalique Signed 1 of the 2 Love Birds Vases, France, 1956
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, this pair of high-end crystal love birds vases made and signed by Lalique. The piece, originally designed by Marc Lalique in 1956 takes the form of two doves n...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 in Charcoal by Wayne Husted
Located in Chicago, IL
Blenko Architectural Glass Vase Model 5415 by Wayne Husted
The neck seems to slant slightly depending on angle of viewing. Showing 2 points of vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 2 Memphis Style Fat Lava Op Art Pottery Vases Bay Ceramics Germany, 1980s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase set of 2
Producer:
Bay Ceramic, Germany
Decade:
1980s
Description:
Set of 2 original v...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gunnar Hansson, Vase, Grey-Glazed Stoneware, Lomma, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Gunnar Hansson in his own studio, Lomma, Sweden, c. 1950s-1960s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
1970s Astonishing Blue Vase by Arte Vetro in Frosted Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing blue Vase by Arte Vetro in frosted glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is unique.
Dimension:
diam 7,08 x 14,56 H inches
diam 18 cm x...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century German Cobalt Blue Ceramic Bangkok Series Vase from Melitta, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Cobalt Blue Ceramic Bangkok Series Vase from Melitta, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Blenko Cast Vase, USA 1960's
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast glass vase by Blenko in green yellow hues.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Palshus Danish Modern Stoneware Vessel by Per Linnemann Schmidt, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Danish hand thrown pottery vase by Per and Annelise Linnemann-Schmidt for Palshus from the 1960s. Lovely simple shape with a soft smooth feel of the m...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$195 Sale Price
32% Off
Rare Fat lava chimney vase by Marei Keramik 1970 art pottery West Germany design
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Looking for a stunning vintage piece to add to your home decor? Look no further than this mesmerizing chimney vase with blue, purple, and beige colors in Fat lava style by Marei Keramik. Made in Germany in 1970, this vase's unique design and high-quality craftsmanship make it a true standout piece.
The combination of the blue, purple, and beige colors creates a calming and sophisticated effect that will complement any room. The Fat lava style adds depth and texture, making it a perfect centerpiece that will definitely make a statement.
At 10 inches tall, this vase is a fantastic size for display on a mantle, in a bookshelf, or as an accent piece on a side table. Whether you're an art collector or just looking to add some vintage charm to your home, this chimney vase is the perfect choice. Don't wait - add this stunning piece to your collection today!
This Marei Keramik design...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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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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