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
Vintage West German Large Ceramic Handled Vase by Ruscha, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
This ceramic vase, designed by renowned artist Kurt Tschörner for Ruscha, exemplifies the bold and innovative approach characteristic of mid-century West German art pottery. Handmade...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Dino Martens Oriente Glass Vase for Aureliano Toso Murano Italy
By Dino Martens
Located in Troy, MI
Oriente vase designed by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso circa 1970s-80s
Cased glass with bold and colorful interior patchwork
Sprinkled copper aventurina...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gio Ponti Paolo Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1982
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Gio Ponti and Paolo Venini bottle for Venini designed in the 1950s, “ A Canne” model from the Morandiana series. This example is a 1980s edition, signed Venini 82, with its orig...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Glass Vase – Blown Glass in Aubergine Purple
Located in Barcelona, ES
This elegant blown glass vase in a delicate aubergine purple hue is a beautiful example of mid-century design. Its slender form and soft, refined lines embody the sophistication and ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso.
Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano
A great 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) art glass vase, attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Distributed by Pauli & C...
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1920s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Willy Guhl Style Cast Cement Planter with Geometric Pattern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl-inspired, Mid-Century, brutalist-sculpted cast cement bowl planter from France, handsomely decorated with chiseled geometric pattern, elevated base with drainage hole. In ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cement
Cylindrical Green Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Empoli, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s.
Made in green hand-blown glass, in Empoli.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in perfect ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Large Murano Glass Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful large Murano glass vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio poli. The vase is in very good condition, no chips and no feta bites.
Beautiful colors. Heavy and thic...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
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
Tall Vintage Stem Vase, French, Glass, Fluted Sleeve, Flower, Mid Century, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage stem vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Striking blown form with a pleasingly slimline proportion
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Opaline Murano Glass Vase for Venini , circa 1970, Italy.
By Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Murano glass vase for Venini, circa 1970, Italy.
Red and pale pink opaline .
Dimensions: 36 cm H, diameter: 17 cm .
Good condition, with is original round Venini sticker.
All...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Archimede Seguso Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage Single-Handled Art Glass Jug Vase in Ancient Roman Style - Timeless Beauty from Murano
This single-handled art glass jug vase is another impre...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cachepot with Bamboo Decoration by Pol Chambost, 1950s
By Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Earthenware cachepot by Pol Chambost (1906-1983)
Cylindrical form, the body is formed of stylized bamboos
Glazed with yellow of Naples heightened with ochre and brown, black inte...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Glazed Ceramic Vase Signed by Angelina Alós, Spain, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Ceramic vase signed by renowned Spanish ceramist Angelina Alós (Valencia, 1917 – Esplugues de Llobregat, 1997), a pivotal figure in contemporary Catalan ceramics. This piece is a tru...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Costantini Murano Glass Italian Vase
By Constantini
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Murano hand blown vase made of opaline glass by the Italian artist glassblower Costantini. The body is decorated with round freeform reliefs.
T...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s "Venus" Vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio Line
By Uta Feyl
Located in Milano, IT
1970s "Venus" Vase in ceramic by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio Line. It's signed at the bottom and in excellent condition. Made in Germany
Dimension:
diameter 5 x 5,1 H inches
diam...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint
Spectacular Modernist Barbara ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Mid Century Modern Italian Design 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual vase made of ribbed opaque Murano glass, in the shade of bottle green. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Mouth diameter: 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early wheel thrown terracotta studio pottery vase - glossy cat's eye glaze (brown streaked with white) - white glazed interior - dramatic form showing finger rid...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Vintage Lidded Urn, Chinese, Hand Painted Ceramic, Spice Jar, Ginger Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lidded urn. A Chinese, ceramic spice jar, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Petite of form, with an appealing b...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Oball Murano Teardrop Vase
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern Oball Murano teardrop vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala White Porcelain "Pollo" Vases for Rosenthal Studio Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing set of two midcentury studio art porcelain vases made in Germany, by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or ...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Vintage 1980s Bubblegum Pink Postmodern Celadon Sphere Vase by Haege
By Haeger
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning large bubblegum pink vintage vase is an iconic example of 1980s Postmodern design. Crafted by Haege, this Celadon Sphere Vase features a bold, sculptural shape with a g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful colored mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Rare Mid-Century Modern MCM Pottery Vase, Jar with Lid Signed "Beth Salin 1970"
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare Mid-Century Modern MCM pottery vase, jar with lid signed "Beth Salin 1970" is truly unique and super interesting! At first glance this may l...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Danish Midcentury Warm Gray Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury modern cone shaped stoneware vase. Slender form with warm sand gray glaze handmade at the Danish Hyllested studio in the 1960s.
Stamped and signed under base.
Excellent v...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s.
The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Italian Modernist Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Pale green glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Orange Ball Vase in Czech Art Glass by Frantisek Koudelka, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Colorful art glass vase by Czech designer Frantisek Koudelka. Hand blown orange glass with infused coal and air bubbles.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Cassina Set of Two Coral Vases
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Set of Two Coral Vases
Inspired by coral and its typical twisted branches, the organic shapes of the Coral design vase seem shaped by the currents of the sea.
Inspired by ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measuring 25.25" h x 7" w
This striking mid-century swung vase was produced by **L.E. Smith Glass Company**, a renowned American glass manufacturer known for its vibrant art glass and innovative designs. Crafted using the **swung glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gio Ponti rare model Le Mie Terre vase manufactured by Richard-Ginori
Located in Skokie, IL
Gio Ponti rare large vase designed in 1929-30. Glazed maiolica. Painted designer's and manufacturer's marks.
This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of glazed maiolica, combinin...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s.
Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black.
This kind of tradi...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Carlo Moretti Vase Marbled Agate Glass Red White Italian Studio Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Red, pink, orange and white marbled art glass vase by Carlo Moretti from the 1970s. This is a stunning piece of Venetian studio art glass that reflects the unique style and creativit...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Midcentury Blue Capri Glass Vase by Jacob E. Bang for Holmegaard, 1961
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Model: Capri. Vase designed in 1961 by Jacob E. Bang. The little brother of Jacob Bang. It was manufactured by Holmegaard in Denmark. It features optical horizontal stripes.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic vase in the iconic brick form, finished in the distinctive Rimini Blu glaze.
Designed in the 1960s and handmade in Italy, this piece features sgraffi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Textured and Faceted Murano Sommerso Alessandro Mandruzzato Ice Glass Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
About:
Textured and faceted Murano Sommerso yellow ice glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Measures:
Height 14 cm
Width 12 ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Set of Three Antique Apothecary Glass Bottles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of three antique apothecary glass bottles. By unknown manufacturer, Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1960s Meissen Porzellan Vase ''Fernsehturm'' von Ludwig Zeppner 'Blanc de Chine'
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Ateliershandwerk Meissen, der ältesten Porzellanmanufaktur Deutschlands.
Entworfen von Ludwig Zeppner für Meissen um 1960.
Kosename ist ''Fernsehturm'', der Entwurf ist eine...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Stoneware Vase, Spain, 1988
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A vintage stoneware vase with beautiful glaze, Spain 1988.
Signed C Pallarés 1988
Wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
A Large 1960s Scandinavian Art Glass Bowl by Willy Johansson (1921–1993)
Located in Skien, NO
One of the largest Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Style Art Glass Bowls created by Willy Johansson (1921–1993) in the 1960s.
Handcrafted in Norway by the iconic artist Willy Johan...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Rosewood Wood Turned Vase by Victor Paidley
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Hand-Turned Solid Rosewood Vase by Victoria Paisley - Mid-Century Modern
Enhance your decor with this stunning 4-inch hand-turned vase by artist Victoria Paisley, crafted from solid...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rosewood
Seguso 1950s Gold Flecks Murano Italian Art Glass Perfume Powder Box Vanity Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown white, gold flecks and green spots Italian art glass powder box / jar. Published and documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist bronze vase with beautiful patina. Comes in the original signed presentation box. Japan.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle.
Signed Wedgwood, Made in England and other marks. Very good overall condition, normal wear. ...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Lalique, Ispahan Rose Crystal Vase, France 1950s
By Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Lalique "Ispahan" (Isfahan) vase, model created in 1952. Decorations of roses polished in relief. Signed Lalique France.
Good condition, scratches under base.
Dimensions ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia later Royal Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The pear-shaped faience vase features a maroon brown glaze over a ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
1970's Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Vase By Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern porcelain decorative vase by Rosenthal, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Signed at the base
Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB
Midcentury ceramic vase design
Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects
Original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Mdina Glass "Lollipop" Vase by Michael Harris, Malta, circa 1960s
By Michael Harris, Mdina
Located in Valencia, VC
Mdina Glass "Lollipop" Vase by Michael Harris, Malta, circa 1960s
A superb example of early Mdina Glass, designed by Michael Harris in the 1960s. After founding Mdina Glass in 1968 ...
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1960s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Amber Glass, Mid-Century, Bottle Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
Located in Glasgow, GB
Danish Mid-Century Amber Glass Bottle Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard
A design icon and a superb example of mid-20th-century modern glass. Crafted during the 1960s, the vase f...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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
Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking modern slip-cast vase with overlapping circles motif was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA using his innovative glazing techn...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
1970s SKLO Bohemian Modern Brutal Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger Czechoslovakia
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern pink colored crystal bud vase defined by a highly textured base and a soft and bulbous triangular shape, possibly created by Miloslav Klinger in the 1970s. The bottom half of the small vase has a granular sugar finish while the top is smooth and clear lilac pink, just a beauty. Retains the SKLO foil gold label of Zeleznobrodské Sklo...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Italian Red and White Murano Glass Vase by Venini
By Venini
Located in Meda, MB
Vase in blown opal glass, red on the outside and white on the inside, produced by Venini in Murano, Venice (Italy).
Signed under the base 'Venini 2006'.
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Bamboo Rattan and Brass Large Pair of Planters, Italy 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and rattan extra-large planters or baskets. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Oval shape with gilded brass rim. Inspired on Gabri...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Mid century vintage large Blenko Handblown ruby red jar with stopper
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage Handblown deep ruby red Blenko jar with stopper. This is an early Blenko piece circa 1960.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1970s Orange Plastic Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1970s orange plastic vase.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
Italian Murano Sommerso Green Clear Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Hanblown Murano Centerpiece Bowl in Green and Clear Glass. Italy, 1960s.
A highly decorative hand blown centerpiece or vase in clear glass with green acc...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Faceted Sommerso Green Yellow and Clear Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching faceted sommerso green and yellow art glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s.
Green glass with a layer in y...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Midcentury German or Scandinavian Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and finely made midcentury art pottery vase probably of German or Scandinavian origin. The vase is very lightly potted with a layered skirt style pattern around the bo...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
A beautiful set of four stoneware miniature vases by the Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand, o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Bruno Gambone Italian White Brown Orange Stoneware Vase 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Gres Stoneware vase designed and produced by Italian artist Bruno Gambone in shades of white, brown and orange, production Italy 1970s
Signed Gambone Italy under the vase.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Scheurich Vase XL West Germany Horse Chariot 546-50
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare XL Scheurich vase depicting a gladiator and chariot with 2 horses, colored black and red on a turquoise glazed background, hand-painted vase. Collector's item West Germany vase ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Mid-Century Clear Glass Fish Vase in the Style of Blenko Glass
By Blenko Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun pair of mid-century clear glass fish vases in the style of Blenko Glass, circa 1970s. The vases are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 14"W x 7"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Jan Johansson, Orrefors, Set of Two Crystal Vases
Located in Bochum, NRW
Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s.
Dimensions:
Vase 22 cm high, Bowl 11 cm high.
Excellent condition.
Each is signed unde...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
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