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
Bordeaux Red Drip Glaze Vase, American Art Studio Pottery, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-century hand thrown art ceramics vase has clean and minimal shape; it was made of white clay with thick band of vibrant multicolored fat lava glaze decoration on the widest part...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Pottery, Studio Ceramic /Weed Pot, Feelie by Brenda Williams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Pottery, Studio ceramic /weed pot, feelie by Brenda Williams. Northern California artist. Stunning form, wonderful glaze. Last photo ad...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Harald Östergren Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A green and black glazed vase by Harald Östergren for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden. Circa 1930s. Very nice form could blend well in variety of interiors. Great scale.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Collection of 12 Pieces Art Glass Nils Landberg Orrefors Sweden 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These 12 Swedish vintage Sommerso and dusk glass vases, produced circa 1950s-1960s by designer Nils Landberg for Orrefors, with smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear layer. ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Lidded Glass Jar Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in New York, NY
Nice lidded vessel in blue crackle glass designed by John Nickerson, produced by Blenko. This example is in perfect condition, it is an uncommon blu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Set of Four Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vases Made by Scheurich, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of four fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Design:
Nr. 401-28
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage vase was produced in the...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Red Glass Midcentury
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Murano red glass midcentury
Vase of origin Murano Italy
Submerged technique
circa 1960 Origin Italy
It has a murano label attached
Red color
mid century
Murano is an island in...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Purple, Pink and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase by Ariele, Turin, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Turin, Italy, 1950s.
It was made by Ariele: this factory dedicated itself entirely to the creation of modernist ceramics, with sleek, organic shapes. It was founded by ceram...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese and Albarelli Murano Glass Pink and Blue Vase
Located in Torquay, GB
Organic lipped glass vase designed by Gino Cenedese and Maurizio Albarelli for Cenedese et Albarelli, circa late 1970s.
Irregular and voluptuous fish-like lips make this piece a rare...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Norman Copenhagen Purple Cased Glass Swing Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage "Swing Vase" designed by Britt Bonnesen for Norman Copenhagen. Made of blown cased glass with a dark purple exterior and opaque white interior into a unique corks...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Mid-Century Modern Vase, Ercole Barovier, Pezzo Unico di Prova
Located in Bochum, NRW
Unique piece, designed, circa 1956.
Clear glass, fused threads in blue and white with burst gold foil.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Height 22 cm (8,66 in.)
Literature:
Ercole ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Gold, Brushed Metallic
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, gold, brushed metallic. Medium scale cylinder vase with a ribbed 24K gold glaze exterior, black interior and an underside in terracotta.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Italian Tall Bright Colorful Light Blue Amber Murano Glass Modern Bottle
Located in New York, NY
This post-modern blown Murano glass bottle showcases the masterful Memphis Design inspired colorful work and fluid form characteristic of mid-century Italian glassmaking. The piece i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Arthur Percy, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gullaskruf, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 7.875"H x 2.5"W x 2.5"D
All items ship from High Point...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
Scandinavian art Glassa cobalt blue Vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda, Bo Borgstrom
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A large handblown blue sommerso vintage glass vases by Bo Borgström for Åseda, Sweden. This is a very special vase, the color is a vibrant blue surrounded by clear crystal. It is ve...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Sommerso
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal Paper bag vase by Tapio Wirkkala , 1970’s
Dimensions: 19cm Height , 13cm Width , 8cm Depth
Condition: Mint
Material: Porcelain
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Eastern German GDR Pottery Vase from Strehla Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, desig...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gerald Newcomb Monumental Red Glazed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Large bulbous ceramic vase in Sange de Beuf glaze with green bullseye abstract detail. This vase makes for a beautiful statement piece standing alone or can serve as a supporting rol...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
West Germany Carstens ceramic vase, 1960's
Located in BELFORT, FR
West Germany Carstens vase made in the 1960's. Perfect condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
GUIDO GAMBONE, VIETRI, Monumental Glazed Ceramic Vessel, Italy, Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
GUIDO GAMBONE - VIETRI - Rare Mid Century monumental studio ceramic vessel / jug - hand painted - thick, frothy, gritty glaze (sand added in production) - signed with a donkey and VI...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$5,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Daffodil Yellow and Black VeArt Signed Murano Vase
By VeArt
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this Murano glass vase by VeArt is 10-1/2” tall and dates from the 1980s. Classic shaped vase with flare-neck in opaque, daffodil-yellow Murano glass is accented with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Royal Winton, Grimwades, Gold Glazed Candy Dish with Lid, U.K., Circa 1950's
By Royal Winton
Located in Chatham, ON
Royal Winton - Grimwades - 'Gordon' - Vintage gold glazed candy dish with lid - transfer and impressed marks on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase from Petra Töpferei, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Vase from Petra Töpferei, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional informatio...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Napoleone Martinuzzi Attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase, ca. 1927
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Napoleone Martinuzzi attr. for Venini 'A Bolle' Vase ca. 1927
A large 'soffiato a bolle' vase in amber glass with regular air bubbles. Attributed to Napoleone Martinuzzi, manufactur...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Giant Sisley Perfume Bottle, Eau du Soir, Giant Bottle.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant Sisley perfume bottle, eau du soir, giant bottle.
Giant bottle of Sisley perfume, no perfume inside, glass and gold resin.
H: 29cm, W: 9,5cm, D: 9,5cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Resin
Boldly Shaped, Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Neriage Baluster Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Boldly shaped, Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed neriage baluster vase of earth tones
A remarkable piece of craft from Gerbino. Fabulous shape.
Circa 1960's
Signed G...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Rimini Collection
By Aldo Londi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" collection. It's in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy
Dimension:
diameter 6,29 x 9,84 H inches
diamete...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Willy Guhl for Eternit Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter, circa 1968
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural 23.5" long rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
$550 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950s
Eye-catching hand painted brown, orange and blue-green large Majolica ceramic vase, fish glug jug...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Midcentury Design Björn Wiinblad Vase Sammuramat, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 22cm W, 10cm D , 21,5cm H
Period: 1970s
Designer: Björn Wiinblad
Manufacturer: Rosenthal
Serie:Sammuramat
Conditon: Mint
Material: Porcelain.
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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
Vintage blue art glass vase, Italy 1990s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful blue art glass vase made in Italy in the 1990s.
The vintage vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Italian Small Carafe Vase from Ernestine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Small Carafe Vase from Ernestine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ce...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
vintage stamped stoneware jar with lid
Located in Seattle, WA
vintage stamped stoneware (not confirmed material) jar with lid. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only..
Dimensions: 4"W 5"H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Very Large Yellow Vase by Jean Lurçat for Sant Vincens, circa 1950, France
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Very Large Yellow Vase by Jean Lurçat for Sant Vincens, circa 1950, France.
Large ceramic vase, classic South of France design with a st...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Milano by Ruscha Germany
By Ruscha
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
In a very good condition beautiful handpainted vase from Ruscha Keramik. Decor Milano and this pattern is one of the most stunning designs of the sixties.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Archimede Seguso Scavo Bianco Flower Vase Italy White & Mint Green Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Archimede Seguso Italy Scavo Bianco white & mint green Art Glass Murano Flower vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made by Seguso Vetri d'Arte...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional infor...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini
By Paolo Venini, Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, authentic, Italian Murano fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in clear/transparent, blue, and white art glass, in the Venini style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This beautiful hand-crafted Italian handkerchief vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Charming Saint-Clément Barbotine Cachepot with floral decor circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
This decorative cachepot is a fine example of French barbotine ceramic, crafted by the renowned Saint-Clément factory. It features a vibrant design inspired by nature, with high-reli...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Majolica Urn Vase Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pottery vase features urn shaped body with twin handles framing the wide rim, decorated with majolica glaze in organic, earthy brown palette. The abstract floral decor is ver...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Signed Handcrafted Stoneware Vase with Rich Earthy Glaze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This signed handcrafted stoneware vase is a stunning example of artisan ceramic craftsmanship, featuring an organic, nature-inspired aesthetic. The piece is beautifully glazed with a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Circa 1940 - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
$547 Sale Price
68% Off
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Undulating Linear Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-century modernist vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy around 1960, is a testament to the island's renowned glassmaking tradition. Crafted from transparent glass, the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Lladro Porcelain Blue White Fish Figure Centerpiece or Planter, Spain, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and manufactured by Lladró.
It also can be used as a planter.
The design and the blue to...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Ceramic Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Material: Ceramic
Color: Red
Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Minimali...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
Val Saint Lambert, LABEL Sculpted Crystal Vase with Green Core, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, LABEL sculpted crystal vase with Green core, Belgium.
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s.
The ce...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Small Vintage Planter, Chinese, Ceramic, Jardiniere, Art Deco, Mid Century, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage planter. A Chinese, ceramic jardiniere in late Art Deco taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Pleasingly diminutive, ideal for displaying in a window
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
White ground finished in a bulb form with broad rim
Accentuated with a light blue transfer print...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jean-Pierre Viot 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase handmade 1969
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Viot
Grey stoneware ceramic vase
Realised in 1969
20th century design ceramic
Signed
height 18 cm
Large 8 cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cut Glass Lidded Jar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very versatile Bohemian Cut Glass lidded jar. We see this piece being used for display as well as an ice cube or biscuit jar in any formal or informal setting. We are very impressed ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi Rimini Blue ceramic vase.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Alvino Bagni for Raymor Italian Ceramic Opium Dope Vice Jar 1960s
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Troy, MI
Rare opium Vice Jar by Alvino Bagni for Bitossi
Distributed by Raymor Italy circa 1960s
Lidded apothecary jar glazed in orange and red with burnished details
Signed to underside wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Red glazed ceramic vase Jacques (1926-2008) et Dani (1933-2010) RUELLAND
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This vibrant red glazed ceramic vase was crafted by renowned French ceramicists Jacques (1926–2008) and Dani (1933–2010) Ruelland, whose collaborative work defined a unique aesthetic...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vannes France Crystal Vase
By Art Vannes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning crystal vase - 'Made in France', and a compliment any room on a center table, dining table or mantle... The look of water splashing in motion is represented here in great ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Green ceramic cache pot with leaves decor by Jean Roger circa 1960
Located in NICE, FR
This vibrant green ceramic cache-pot by French designer Jean Roger was crafted in the 1960s. Its unique design features a series of sharp, leaf-like protrusions circling the pot, cre...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Five-Piece Custom Mirrored Lucite Planter Set
Located in Riverdale, NY
Interesting textured and mirrored Lucite suite composed of two table plant boxes, a pair of wall mounted planters, and a half table surround in the ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
$1,450 / set
Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Bowl in Sommerso Glass, Flavio Poli Stye
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$365 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Scandinavian Naive Egg Trinket Jar in Glazed Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large ovoid lidded jar - egg trinket glazed and decorated naively with geometric pattern. Practical brass knob placed at the lids top. Signed VJ - un-identified Scandinavian ceramist...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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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