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
Vallauris Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, France circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Mid-Century modernist ceramic vase was crafted in Vallauris, France circa 1950. The chunky scalloped shape has a unique motif created from drips of colors contrasted by a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience
Vintage Submerged Glass Vase by Vladimir Mika for Moser Glasswork, 1967
By Vladimir Mika, Moser Glassworks
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A submerged glass vase designed by Vladimir Mika for Moser Glasswork in 1967. Very good condition: few light scratches.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern French Earthenware Pitcher Signed Accolay, Studio Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modern French earthenware pitcher signed accolay,
Beautiful ceramic pitcher decorated with geometrics decor.
The use of a dark eart...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
$853 Sale Price
20% Off
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vases For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vases For Cassina
A collection of contemporary vases that preserves and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere perpetuates traditional g...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$2,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid-Century French Ceramic Plate by Naumovitch Gourju, Grand Chêne, Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century French ceramic pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris - 1950's
Enamelled dish with a white background, it is decorated with a f...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
$407 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Blue-Purple Ceramic Vase with French Coq by Jacques Pouchain, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Jacques Pouchain (1925-2005) left Paris and gave up his architectural training in the 1950s for the South of France to devote himself to art and his pottery studio at Dieulefit. He produced highly personal work and more commercial pieces as well both revealing a modern approach to pottery. This large ceramic vase (circa 1950s) of stunning violet blue-purple is weighty and reveals one of his trademark birds - in this case a large rooster and then several smaller ones - etched Sgraffito-style in a visual tic-tac-toe. The hallmark etching on the vase bottom...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Hellas Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Hellas Series Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional inform...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1970s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. Signed with the original label. This vase is in excellent condition. Made i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Rare bottle-shaped ceramic vase, Gilbert Portanier, 1970's
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Tall bottle shaped ceramic vase.
The body of the bottle represents 2 characters , one on each face.
The collar and base are glazed in a shiny bright blue color.
Gilbert Portanie...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Volcanic Glazed Mid Century Pottery Vase by Steuler Keramik, 1960s
By Steuler
Located in Meer, VAN
Volcanic Glazed mid century pottery vase by Steuler Keramik. Germany, mid 20th century. Wonderful volcanic glazed mid century potte...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
20th Century White Italian Pair of Grande Cestini con Fiori, Ceramic Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian tall pair of glazed ecru colored ceramic décor in the shape of a vase with overspilling floral ornaments, in good condition. Wear consiste...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
German Mid-Century Modern Pottery Fat Lava Vase, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Signed with makers mark.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage l.e. Smith Blue Glass Swung Vase 17.75"
Located in Atlanta, GA
L.E. Smith (American, founded 1907), circa mid century.
A large blue glass "Swung" vase.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$320 Sale Price
35% Off
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Vase
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1960s Mid-Century Modern ceramic single flower vase, designed in the manner of Gio Ponti. The vase features an elongated, curvaceous silhouette with a narrow neck and a sub...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jacques Blin Light Gray to Light Lavender French Ceramic Vase, circa 1960
By Jacques Blin
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Blin French ceramic vase with iconic sgrafitto decoration.
The size is impressive and the color of the glazes are rare in a Jacques Blin vase. This example is light gray ten...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Handpainted Italian Vase by Giovanni DeSimone Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant and colorful Italian piece of ceramic. Two women picking grapes, on each side a different woman.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Original Vintage Luigi Onesto Murano "Flame" Vase (Signed)
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
Rich cranberry and yellow Murano glass vase signed to underside by Poli Murano.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Vase by Bitossi Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Mid-Century Modern Bistossi ceramic vase with a stylized crossword design of squiggly lines with block squares in red, yellow, gray blue and black on a white glazed soft textured b...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and vibrant, vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern. On the base is painted Italy 8614.
Fratelli Fanciullacci Pottery: during the first half of the 20t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Murano Scavo Glass Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large murano scavo glass vase by Gino Cenedese with oval form and swirl indentation. Beautiful aqua, or seafoam green color and rough texture. Scav...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
3' Tall Vintage Stem Vase, French Glass, Fluted Flower Sleeve, Mid Century, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 3' tall vintage stem vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Striking height to this example,standing at over 3 feet...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Vintage Dark Amber Italian Art Glass Ribbed Footed Cookie Jar Container
By Empoli
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amber honey Italian art glass cookie jar or container. In the manner of Empoli glass, with a "Paul's Products - E.P.P. & Co. New York - Made ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 2 Mid-Century German Pottery Vase by Luise Duncker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare ceramic vases set with striking formation of Luise Duncker from Flensburg.
H: 22 cm
H: 17 cm This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Colo...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 6 White and Grey Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 6 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Fat Lava Ceramic Vase by Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker, 1960s
Located in CADALSO, ES
Very rare to find in this pefrect condition.
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1950s German Vintage 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
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s.
The giant sized one is a West German Pottery fat lava glazed ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich. Marked on underside: W.German 408-40. .
These vases are amazing placed together. They have eye-catching colors in orange, shades of red, orange and brown.
The smaller fat lava West Germany...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Lava
Murano Sommerso Glass Amber Green Large Bowl & Vase Sculptures Cristallo Venezia
Located in Torquay, GB
Monumental Murano amber and green sommerso glass bowl and matching vase.
Attributed to Cristallo Venezia circa 1960s.
Exquisite organic form sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Gunnar Nylund Vase Strömbergshyttan Glass Crystal Sommerso Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Gunnar Nylund vase in crystal glass, for Strömbergshyttan glass factory in the 1960s.
Mouth-blown and hand-shaped clear crystal with a subtle turquoise-green underlay.
Height: 25.5...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Mid-20th Century West Germany Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A very collectable mid-century West Germany Studio Pottery Vase. This vintage handled vase features stunning mid-century details and subtle earth tone ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$795 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Signed Punter, Hand Painted Domingo Punter
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Spanish mid-century ceramic vase - signed Punter - hand painted Domingo Punter.
A ceramist of the 1950s, domingo punter comes from a family of potters-...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
$355 Sale Price
50% Off
Murano Glass Vase with Red Swirl, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Clear Murano glass vase with overlay red swirl. Manufactured in Venice Italy during the 1960s or 1970s. This design is attributed to Carlo Moretti and inspired the current design of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
$422 Sale Price
25% Off
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
20th century abstract white and grey ceramic vase or pitcher by Jean Austruy
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy
Large abstract ceramic pitcher or vase by Jean Austruy
White and grey abstract decoration
Original perfect condition
Signed under the base
Height 26 cm
Large 36 cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large German Midcentury off White Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Large German Midcentury handled ceramic vase or jar with off white craquelling glaze. Marked on bottom : Handmade Germany, L.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$483 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Vibrant Orange Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period.
I have a similar one for sale in anot...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality.
Dimensions: 8 x 8 cm and 20,5 cm ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Faceted Rosewood Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern Faceted rosewood vase.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we tak...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rosewood
Hand-Painted Molaroni Ceramic Vase from the 1940s
Located in Milano, MI
Hand-painted Molaroni ceramic vase, made in the 1940s. The vase has some chips and imperfections, as shown in the photos. More information/images available upon request.
Ø cm 22 Ø c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$559 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Murano Glass vase, Sommerso, 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
This large facett cut vase uses the Murano technic of Sommerso: a layer of bright yellow and one of green cover the inside of the vase in thick clear glass.
Unusually big with a beau...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1950s by Gilbert Portanier Vallauris France Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Glazed ceramic
Excellent condition.
"Portanier" signed.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Murano Pink Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Made in Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches
Diameter ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
1960s Extra Large West German Orange Glaze Ceramic Vase by Scheurich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960's, Mid-Century, extra large, eye-catching floor vase from the West German ceramics manufacturer Scheurich (Marked 546 40) is made of high-quality, glossy orange ceramic wit...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Red Yellow Sommerso Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful red and yellow hand blown Murano glass vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950s.
Red glass with a layer of yellow glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique.
Amazing organic design and eye-catching colors.
Lovely to be used as flower vase or decorative vase. To be exhibited alone or with other vases and bowls as a part of a larger Murano glass collection...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Large Hand Blown Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase by Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Large hand blown cobalt blue art glass vase by Blenko Glass, circa 1990s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.5"D x 15.5"H....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Wabi Sabi Style Vase in Carved Wood 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wabi Sabi Style Vase in Carved Wood, Europe, 1960s.
This is a wonderful vase in carved wood with a nice wabi sabi appearance. Great design with carved details and a slender base sha...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Blue Sommerso vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso - Sommerso Murano vase - Collectible Glass
"Sommerso" is a defining style of Murano glassmaking, easily identified by the layers of different colours making u...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$597 Sale Price
20% Off
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, Italy 1960
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Large Vase in Solid Hand Hammered Brass Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Amphora Vase in Hammered Brass Italy 1970
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
$664 Sale Price
30% Off
Ingrid Atterberg, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A white and black-glazed ceramic vase designed by Ingrid Atterberg and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1951.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.45"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D
All items ship...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Architectural Pottery USA Lagardo Tackett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design.
From a mid century modern house in Beverly Hills designed by Richard Frazer.
Rare custom scale.
Bisque clay with matte white glaze.
One water drain hole.
Small nic...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Set of Four Vintage Pottery Fat Lava "213-20" Vases Made by Scheurich, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of four fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Art Glass Vase 'Bolle ' by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano 1966
A vintage art glass vase of the 'Bolle' series. Thin mouthblown grey and amethyst glass fused in incalmo technique....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Small Mid-Century Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Small Mid-Century Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution markIt is compl...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Bubbles Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Cookie Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass cookie jar / container. Documented to designer A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Björn Wiinblad
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Op Art vase was produ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ Sommerso Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite mid-century modernist vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1960, features the sophisticated Sommerso technique, wherein layers of contrasting colors are submerged w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Vase in Style of Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Murano glass vase was made with layers of cobalt blue, purple and pink glass encased inside of clear glass layer in sommerso technique. Faceted sides give it an elevated, sc...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Dark-Red Swedish Vintage Orrefors Glass Vase by Nils Landberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-red, small vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish engraved flower vase made of hand blown Orrefors glass, in good condition. NV 3987 with original Orrefors Sticker. Minor fading, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Modern Vase by Marianne Starck Bornholm
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful pitcher vase from the Tribal Series made by Marianne Starck for the Michael Andersen Factory.
Marianne Starck (born 1931 Germany) became one of the leading ceramistes in De...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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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