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
Danish Mid-Century Yellow Stoneware Vase by Saxbo, 1960s.
By Nathalie Krebs, Saxbo
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Yellow Stoneware Vase by Saxbo, 1960s.
Beautiful small ceramic vase in beige yellow glaze model no. 18 from Saxbo Denmark. Designed and made by Nathalie Krebs in ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Ceramic Zoomorphic Pitcher by Jacques Blin 'circa 1950s'
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic pitcher / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The pitcher in the form perhaps of a proud French coq is in a subtle hue covered in Blin's trademark misty glaze....
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Mid Century Yamasan Lava Glaze Ikebana Ceramic Planter, Japan, c.1960
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century Yamasan Lava Glaze Ikebana Ceramic Planter, Japan, c.1960.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Blue Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun mid-century blue glass fish vase in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Green Glass Vase with Controlled Air Bubbles by Jacob Bang, 1950s
By Kastrup
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Green Sommerso vase designed by Jacob E. Bang. It is made from hand blown clear and green glass featuring tiny controlled air bubbles created using...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Decorative Bottle in Yellow Murano Blown Glass Italian, 1930s
By Barovier
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Deco decorative bottle in yellow Murano mouth blown glass. This fantastic piece was produced in Italy during the 1930s.
In fabulous condition, with no chips or cracks. This...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Mid century modern Murano vase in amber colored glass
Located in Palermo, PA
Mid-century modern Murano vase in beautiful amber-colored glass. It's just as stunning with or without flowers. Perfect for a bedside table, bathroom setting, or entrance.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern W. Germany Ceramic Pitcher
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic vase from mid-20th century Germany. Neither large nor small, this studio made pot reflects the hand-held, and the handmade; the tactility of process and the artist's vision...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Heavy Ariel Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden 1964
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Heavy Ariel Glass Vase by Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors, Sweden 1964
A heavy vase of the Orrefors Ariel series designed by Ingeborg Lundin, Sweden ca. 1950s. Colorless glass with a b...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Beautiful Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden. Mid-20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997), Rörstrands Porslinsfabrik, Sweden. Very period design from Mid-20th Century. Beautiful color.
Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Decorative German Vintage Hand Painted Cast Iron Milk Can Barrel Vase 1950
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, decorative one-of-a-kind piece of a large hand-painted vintage cast iron milk barrel / can.
Germany, 1930s/1950s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Grey White Crackle Glaze Cylindrical Vase, France, c. 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grey White Crackle Glaze Cylindrical Vase, France, c. 1950's
Off White - Grey-white Cylinder Crackle Ceramic Vase
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
20th century french design colored ceramic vase or pitcher by accolay 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay
20th century design ceramic vase or pitcher
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
height 22 cm
Large 12 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Glass Vase by Josef Schott, Smålandshyttan, Sweden
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Heavy molded sommerso vase by Josef Schott for Smålandshyttan, Sweden, 1960s. Smokey pink glass, cased in clear. Impressed in the glass as part of the pattern on one of the short sid...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Azur Blue Italy Round Fish Vase Ceramiche Tadinate Handmade Pottery Coastal
By Ceramiche Artistiche Campione
Located in Miami, FL
Marked Azur Blue Italy Pottery Vase Round Fish Vase Ceramiche Tadinate Handmade Pottery Coastal Living Home Decor.
Marked with the Ceramiche Tadin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
1970s Handcrafted Copper Vase Santa Clara Del Cobre
By Santa Clara
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Handmade Hammered Copper Vase from Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan, Mexico
Santa Clara del Cobre is a small magical town in Michoacan,...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Murano Italian art glass vase. This charming blue and purple vase has been hand blown with a colorful stripped pattern. This piece can be decorative as well as functional hol...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Gustav Spörri for Ziegler Schaffhausen Studio Pottery Vase, 1959
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A striking studio pottery vase by Swiss ceramicist Gustav Spörri for Ziegler Schaffhausen, dated 1959. This hand-thrown ceramic vase features a unique monochrome sgraffito decoration...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1960s Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Murano Glass Hexagonal Vase by Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and yellow hexagonal heavy Murano glass vase, manufactured in Venice by Mandruzzato in the sixties, is in very good condition. The vase is a stunning example of Italian craft...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Abstract Murano Glass Vase by Fratelli Toso in Yellow and Green, c. 1980
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown art glass vase with unique organic form attributed to Fratelli Toso, Italy. The special glassblowing technique showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of this Murano ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Art 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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-Century Willy Guhl Style Cement Planter with Ivy Pattern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century cast cement bowl planter, decorated with lovely ivy pattern. This planter is in original condition with some visible wear and chipping. More cement planter bowls availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cement
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Cube Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic Italian glazed ceramic cube vase was designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello art ceramics ca around 1970.
It features a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Orange/Brown Fat Lava Vase by Scheurich, West-Germany 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tall orange/brownish fat lava vase with geometric pattern, made by Scheurich, West-Germany 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Substantial and Unique 1970s Modernist Signed Studio Pottery Vase #1
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a highly unusual hand-built pottery vase from the 1970s. The very sculptural shape is glazed half clear--letting the natural terracotta clay color come through--and half black...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Modernist Oblong Hand Blown Burgundy Textured Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production- during the latter half of t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Weed Pot Japan, circa 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This cute ceramic weed pot was made in Japan, circa 1960s. The pot has a deep burnt red glaze covered with a drip glaze.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass i...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Large 15-Piece Rude Osolnik Turned Wood Collection
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Berlin, DE
This collection of eleven vases and four bowls were handmade by Rude Osolnik, the midcentury master of woodturning. Osolnik's work is held in many important collections, and a piece of his was even presented to the Queen of England by the United States government...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
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
Blue/ Clear Murano Glass Vase, Late Mid Century - Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic looking, decorative mid-century glass vase from the famous workshops of Sommerso Murano in Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1960/70, this large Italian glass vase (height: 12.6") impresses with an unusal design and dark blue toned patterns which pull from the beautiful shaped base up to the top. This artfully mouthblown Murano...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Ambercolored/ Brown Murano Glass Vase, Mid Century, Italy ca. 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative, extraordinary shaped Murano Glass Vase out of Italy. Artfully handcrafted around 1960/70 on the famous island of Murano, this timeless designed 20th century Murano g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
May Green Heart Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1950s
By Per Lütken
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1950s Holmegaard Per Lutken 'May' green heart shaped vase, signed to base 'Holmegaard', numbered and with Per Lütken initials.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso blue Murano glass "Costolato oro" circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and large Archimede Seguso Murano glass blue "Cordonato oro" vase circa 1950.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Iridescent Modernist Art Glass Vase by Robert Eikholt
Located in Rochester, NY
Colorful iridescent Mid-Century Modern art glass vase by Robert Eikholt. Hand blown. Signed and dated 1977. A very early piece by the artist. Robert Eic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Large Mid-Century Fat Lava Floor Vase by West German Art Pottery Producer Jasba
By Jasba
Located in COLMAR, FR
An unusual and striking mid-century modern 1950s fat lava floor vase by the renowned West German pottery maker Jasba Keramik. The company was founded in 1926 by Jakob Schwaderlapp in...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
small mid century slab vase by Marcello Fantoni Italy dated 1956
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
small mid century slab vase by Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) – Florence, Italy Signed and dated 1956 to the base Fantoni, Italy. Provenance: sourc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Abstract Glass Vase by Frantisek Peceny for Sklo Union, Czech Rep. 70s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-century modern sculptural Czech glass vase designed by Frantisek Peceny for Rosice works - Sklo Union in 1972. A rather unusual and abstract glass vase from former Czechoslovakia...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1950s Petite Rosewood Jar Lidded Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Rosewood Jar Petite Lidded Vessel
catchall container
4.88 h x 3.25 diameter
Preowned unrestored condition.
See images provided please.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rosewood
Speckled Glaze Stoneware Planter, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-thrown cylinder planter vase by Danish company Ting Keramik in the 1960s. Speckled earth toned glaze in warm beige, black and brown colors inside and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Claudio Pulli Polychrome Enameled Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed on the bottom by Claudio Pulli, one of the greated Sardinian artists of the 20th century. This charming vase was realize...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pink & Gold Leaf Aventurine Mezza Filigrana Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink, clear and gold leaf striped Murano glass vase, Aventurine and Mezza Filigrana technique. Most likely by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
French Ceramic Black and White Ball Vase by Marc Uzan, circa 2000
By Marc Uzan
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French ceramic ball vase by Marc Uzan - circa 2000
Delicate enamelling in black and white tones - Ring neck
Signed under the base
Very good condition
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large Ceramic Vase, Zst, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By ZST Pezinok
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury vase produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The vase was produced by ZST Pezinok. It is made of ceramic clay, glazed finish. The vase has a unique rectangular shap...
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1960s Slovak Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Pottery Stoneware Cylindrical Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery cylindrical planter. The planter has a stoneware exterior and interior with a smaller cylindrical base.
Dimensions
18.5" diameter x 18.5" height.
Condition
Ex...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Willy Guhl Saucer Planter on Stand
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
31" Willy Guhl saucer planter on stand for Eternit
Floating saucer planter on base
Sculptural garden vessel
The base can be flipped upside down for use ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
Large Clear Glass Vase by Daum, French 1960s
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This large clear glass vase has been crafted with a beautiful swirl design on either side.
Made by the maker Daum in the 1960s, it can also be a decorative piece, or a flower vase. ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rosenthal Porcelain Flower Cylinder Vase by Wolf Bauer, Germany
By Rosenthal
Located in Barntrup, DE
A hand-painted Rosenthal porcelain vase designed by Wolf Bauer, the Studio-Linie line, Germany, 1970s-1980s.
The white porcelain vase is in a cylindrical form and is adorned with br...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Este ceramics vase with flowers Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing the ESTE ceramics vase with flowers, Italy 1950s – a true masterpiece steeped in history and centuries-old heritage. Este stands as one of Italy's most renowned pottery t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bay Keramik Large Sumerian Vase
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large mid-century stoneware vase with a handle by Bay Keramik, Germany. Magnificent revolving decor showing Sumerian characters and scenes of life. Measures: Height: 17.9"(45.5cm), W...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Small 'Ikebana' Vase in Mouth-Blown Glass and Stainless Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Ikebana' vase in mouth-blown glass and stainless steel for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Murano Pink White Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, aventurine and white Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. In the style of Venin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Archimede Seguso "Piume" Vase, Murano Italy, ca. 1956
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso "Piume" Vase, Murano Italy, ca. 1956
A Venetian art glass vase of the 'Piume' (feather) series. Designed by Archimede Seguso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
AVeM Murano Blue Iridescent Pulegoso Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful antique Murano hand blown blue with slight iridescent surface Italian art glass flower vase with applied foot. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese company (A.Ve.M.). I...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching green and yellow Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, France, 1950s.
Handcrafted in yellow glazed ceramic with green accents.
A cool accent to any kitchen or to be us...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rosenthal Morandini Alphabet Vase Geometric Porcelain 1980s Studio Line Memphis
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The Rosenthal Morandini "Alphabet" vase is a striking piece of design from the Rosenthal Studio Line. This vase features bold, geometric patterns in bright, contrasting colors like p...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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.