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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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
Large 38cm Pottery Fat Lava "blue-blue" Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase extra large version
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Carl Erickson Sommerso Vase, American Art Studio Glass 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Mid Century Modern teal and clear glass decorative vase was created by Carl Erickson for Erickson Glass Works. The vase has Erickson's typical heavy encased glass design, with the teal glass gather encased in clear glass in sommerso technique and the pronounced base done in clear glass with controlled bubbles. The pontil is ground.
The vase is in good vintage condition with some age-appropriate signs of wear on the bottom. It is unsigned, as vast majority of Ericson piece were, and is missing its sticker, but can be clearly identified by multiple printed and online catalogues and other resources.
Carl Erickson (1899-1966) worked at Pairpoint Manufacturing Company, joining his father as an apprentice and spending the next 20 years developing a high level of craftsmanship, including precision use of controlled bubbles, a technique often associated with Pairpoint, that was widely used by Erickson in his own glass designs. In the early 1930s he was employed by Libbey Glass and from 1937 - by the Blenko Glass Company. After leaving Blenko, Carl founded his own art glass studio in Bremen, Ohio in 1943. Erickson glass was hand blown, so no two pieces could be identical.
Erickson made reproductions for a number of museums, including the Smithsonian Institution of Washington, D.C., Old Sturbridge Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corning Museum of Glass, and the Ohio State Historical Society Museum. Many of his glass creations have been selected for display at several distinguished museums, and in 1953 a traveling...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
Vase Sfumato, Cirillo Maschio, Attributed Aquamarine with Morisa Murano, 1920s
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase shows many features that are on the Marinuzzi Zecchin vessel production. It's costolato sfumato with typical hansw handles and the curl at the upper end.
Has the costolato...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Blue Peacock Cirrus Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Striking blue, mouthblown controlled bubble art glass vase with decorative black eyes with clear middle resembling the eyes on peacock feathers. Designed and handmade by acclaimed Sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1950s Ercole Barovier Zebrati Glass Murano Midcentury Design Italy Bowl Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
"Zebrati" Murano glass
Perfect condiction
Measures: H 14 x 30 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Vintage Blue and Transparent Glass Vase for Venini
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for the prestigious Italian manufacturer Venini. The designer's signature is clearly visible on the bottom.
The vase has a very simple...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
set of two black and brown 20th century ceramic vases by Gustave Tiffoche
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Tiffoche
Set of two 20th century stoneware ceramic vases
Black and brown abstract geometrci ceramic glazes decoration
Signed at the base
Dated 1984
Original perfect cond...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Dino Martens Murano Red White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and white ribbons, with gold flecks Italian art glass Genie bottle decanter. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso. Similar piece is shown on the Dino Martens book, model number 6293 (see last photo). The decanter has its original stopper filled with gold leaf. It also has an original "Made In Italy" item number label underneath (folded). The alternating ribbon design creates a unique swirling pattern throughout the piece. You can feel each line on the shade, since it is not covered in clear glass. Very elegant shape. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Use it as a decorative piece, or as a flower vase without the stopper. Mid-century era. Measures 12" tall x 4 3/4" wide.
Literature:
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938-1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Aborigeno Vase 1954
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Aborigeno Vase 1954
A large art glass vase from the 'Aborigeni' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1954 for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mette Doller Studio "Surrealist" Vase, Denmark 1947
By Mette Doller
Located in New York, NY
Danish artist and ceramics Mette Doller created this “surrealist” vase in her own studio in 1947. It features a variety of surface treatments as in unglazed “spikes” and channels whi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Mid Century Hand-Blown Smoked Amber Glass Vase with Murine Detailing by Baranek
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown glass vase was realized by the esteemed maker Baranek in the Czechoslovakia circa 1960. It features a cylindrical body in translucent gla...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
ALFREDO VILLASANA 1960 Parrot Serving Pitcher In Alpaca And Green Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
A parrot pitcher designed by Alfredo Villasana.
This is a very decorative hammered pitcher created in the city of Taxco Mexico at the silversmith atelier of Alfredo Villasana. A vin...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver Plate, Brass
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Handle Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and dark purple trim Italian art glass ornate pierced handles vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lidded Glass Jar Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in New York, NY
Nice lidded vessel in blue crackle glass designed by John Nickerson, produced by Blenko. This example is in perfect condition, it is an uncommon blu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Small Mid-Century Modern Eared Ceramic Vase (Oreilles) by Roger Capron Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in COLMAR, FR
An icon among mid-century modern ceramics: a small "eared" vase ("oreilles" in French) by the famous French ceramist Roger Capron (1922-2006) active in the Vallauris area in the 1950...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Glass bowl vase Barovier 60's
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso vase, in its characteristics the glass expresses bubbles around the whole vase, being handmade by the great masters we can notice a bubble a little bigger than all th...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Pitcher Jug , 1980s
By Kjell Engman
Located in Delft, NL
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Pitcher Jug , 1980s
Dimension: 35 cm Height , 20 cm Width , 10,5cm Depth
Condition: Good
Material: Glass
Color: Blue , ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gianni Versace Archimede Seguso Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase Signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Gianni Versace Murano large hand blown art glass vase by Archimede Seguso. Signed in script and original Archimede Seguso Murano label. Seldom seen series.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Glass Vase, by Frantisek Peceny for Sklo Union, Czech Rep
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mid-century modern Czech glass vase design by Frantisek Peceny, Rosice works for Sklo Union, 1972. A rather substantial and rare design glass vase fro...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large brown abstract 20th century design ceramic vase Vallauris Siffredi 1970
By Vallauris
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Siffredi - Vallauris
Large abstract brown ceramic vase
Signed
Original perfect condition
20th century design
Height 32 cm
Large 24 cm
Depth 15 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Tall Venetian Glass Vase
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Venetian glass with ribbed sides and scalloped edge.
Measures: 11.5" H. Mint condition.
Bears the castle import label on the side which usually denotes the fact
that it came from ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Rattan and Brass Planter or Decorative Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful decorative basket or planter fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This lovely object is attributed to Vivai del Sud and made in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Brass
att. Barovier Seguso & Ferro Murano Art Glass Vase Honey Amber Italy late 1940s
Located in Landshut, BY
A beautiful huge Murano art glass vase in the manner of Barovier Seguso & Ferro in honey yellow amber colour, Italy,
circa mid / late 1940s
It stays in very good original conditio...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso yellow green Italian art glass bud flower vase. Attributed to designers Mario Pinzoni, Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Murano Twisted Spiral Sky Blue and Clear Art Glass with Silver Murine 19
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern vintage Murano sky blue glass vase with bubbles and silver murine inclusions.
Beautiful vintage handmade Murano ice blue glass soliflore vase with silver inclusions.
A fantastic unusual shaped, small decorative vase with twisted base body combined with a lovely coloration from light sky blue tone down to clear.
An exceptional designed Murano piece of mid-century Italian art glass vase mouth-blown in an organic form with a combination of ocean blue and the and clear with silver and gold inclusions.
This is a rare color, shape and size, a must have for any art glass collector.
Very good condition. Handmade in Venice, Murano, Italy, circa 1960s.
Could be use to hold a single flower or as a paper weight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini vase Colletti series 70’s
Located in bari, IT
Colletti series vase in greenish blown glass with two-tone incalmo band decoration designer Alessandro Diaz de Santillana. Venini engraved signature.
After graduating in architecture...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Cenedese Xlrg Murano Blue Black Gray Scavo Texture Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown rich cobalt blue with excavated surface texture Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to Cenedese company, with labe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, by Marcello Furlan
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Murano glass asimetrical vase created and signed by Marcello Furlan, circa 1990.
The glass colors are light green emerald and pink on clear glass base.
This...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
French Artists Michelle and Jacques Serre 2 Potiers Deux Potiers Ceramic Dish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-thrown ceramic dish glazed in shades of blue green with incised and engraved lines, and stamping decoration.
Ceramic signed by the French ceramicists 2 potiers (Deux Potiers)
...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
LIMOGES hand-painted porcelain vase, 1950s
By Limoges
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
LIMOGES vase in hand-painted Porcelain, France, 1950s.
LIMOGES vase made of Porcelain hand-painted in France in the 1950s, with gold trim.
The attribution mark is present at the bo...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Large Handcrafted Raku Pottery Vase with Crackle Glaze and Artist Signature
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional handcrafted Raku pottery vase features a mesmerizing crackle glaze that forms an intricate web of fine black fissures across its subtly shaded surface. The vase boas...
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Late 20th Century American 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
Vase with Bull Relief by Antonio Casadei (*1923), Rome, 1960
Located in Greding, DE
Ceramic vase with blue overlay and depiction of a bull in bas-relief on the bulging wall. Signed and dated on the foot: A. Casadei, Roma 1960.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
VEB Lichte German Mid-Century White Crackle Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
German Mid-Century tapered rounded form ceramic vase with a narrow neck and flared opening, finished with a white crackle glaze. (mark on bottom, LICHTE VEB)
Condition: Good; Wear c...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Original Black Sommerso Murano glass Vase by Pagnin & Bon, Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase by Pagnin & Bon made in Italy in the 1960s.
Pagnin & Bon was an Italian glassmaking company known for producing stunning Murano glass pieces during the mid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Copper Lustre Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand Vase, circa 1950
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish midcentury Swedish art pottery vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand. The simple oval shaped vase is richly decorated in a chocolate brown copper lustre...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Decorative Elongated Ceramic Flower Vase by Jacques Pouchain, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Decorative elongated ceramic flower vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Pouchain. This midcentury ceramic flower vase is elegantly glazed in a dusty lavend...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Vintage Bohemian Flower Vase, Czech, Art Glass, Posy Sleeve, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage Bohemian flower vase. A Czech, studded glass posy sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Fascinating vase with a punk attitude to its distinct...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Vessel, Anonymous, c. 1970s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful vintage ceramic vessel, produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
In good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Finnish art glass vase, known as “NIVA”, made by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala
By Iittala, Markku Salo
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely vintage glass vase made by talented Tapio Wirkkala known as “Niva”, Iittala. The name of the vase translates to "Running stream" and it is said that Wirkkala was inspired by...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
Mid-Century Modern Murano Soliflore Vase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Mid-Century Modern Murano vase, thick-walled glass with embedded flower decorations. It is a single flower vase, beautiful from every point of view.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Bruno Gambone Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Earth Tones, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Gambone Vase, Ceramic, Abstract, Earthtones, Signed. Tall hand thrown stoneware vase, with elongated neck and rectangular body, decorated on both sides with abstract expression...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Brutalist Italian Murano Blue Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage Murano Scavo vase in cobalt blue captures the essence of Italian glass artistry. The Scavo technique gives it a weathered, ancient look, reminiscent of artifacts from an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Murano vase Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage Murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
Dimensions:
Width: 16 cm / 6.3 inches
Height: 40 cm / 15.7 inches
We offer a secu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
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 mat white glaze.
One water drain hole.
Small nicks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Moretti Carlo Murano Vase In Colored Opaline Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Valu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Alfredo Barbini Vibrant Large Murano Aquarium Vase with fish circa 1950’s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Vibrant Large Murano Aquarium Vase with fish circa 1950’s
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Bitossi Flower Vase for Rosenthal Netter
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Bitossi
Importer: Rosenthal Netter
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This Bitossi flower vase fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
1980s Ryoko Pottery Sake Cup Japanese Studio Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Ryoko two-toned speckled pottery cup vase Japanese Ceramics Art.
3 diameter x 3.5 tall.
Has a nice signature at the bottom and stamp from the maker.
...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Mid-Century Modern Murano Style Brown and Tan Tortoise Shell Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Exquisite Murano style tan tortoiseshell pattern sculptural glass vase. A wonderful large vessel screaming to be displayed. Round in form, the small round base widens up through the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Flavio Poli Seguso purple Murano glass vase with blue yellow insets 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Sculptural Murano Jug Shaped Vase in Shades of Pink and Amber glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Italy, 1950's.
Large size.
Vibrant colors in a g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Style Italian Art Deco Style Vintage Lemon Yellow Scavo Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso
Located in New York, NY
An Italian mid-century modern organic Murano glass vase, attributed to Seguso, with Florentine neoclassical style, adorned with 3 brown glass escutcheons in relief with the typical s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Clear & purple Mid century modern glass vase by Gunnel Nyman for Studio Nuutaja
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare Mid Century Modern clear & purple glass vase by Gunnel Nyman for Finnish Nuutajarvi Glasswork. Hand blown controlled bubble model GN 17. One visible chip as showed in the pictur...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Bruno Gambone Vase
Located in New York, NY
Unique bottle-form case by Bruno Gambone.
Large-scale, stoneware bottle-form sculpture/vase with incised line decoration to front and back. Off-white m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Wilhem Kage vase 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950 Signed
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, FR
Wilhem Kage vase 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950 Signed underneath
Good condition
The Argenta sandstone collection, now emblematic with its green glaze and silver decorations,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver
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