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
Cenedese Antonio da Ros Murano Sommerso Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing green over olive green Italian art glass decorative flower vase. Documented to the designer Antonio da Ros (Italian, 1936-2012) f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Murano glass vases signed Costantini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vases, signed Costantini. Italy 1970s.
The vases are priced and sold by pair.
The large Italian vases are handmade and entirely in Muran...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,900 / set
Bonsai 1980, Glass and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood, Art Glass
Set of 6 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Set or 5 beautiful stoneware vases and a bowl with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Laveno Guido Andlovitz 1940 Large Vase/Umbrella Stand Yellow Ceramic, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Laveno Guido Andlovitz 1935 umbrella stand vase 1935 yellow ceramic, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$5,217 Sale Price
20% Off
Small 1950's Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to mid-century Italian designer Flavio Poli, this 1950's vase is composed of green in amber sommerso Murano glass blown in a teardrop form with a bulbous bottom gracefully...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Carl Auböck Model #3974 Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3974 brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
$682 / item
Large Ball Shaped Gunnar Nylund Vase by Nymølle with Dark Blue Glaze 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large ball shaped vase designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997)
Made by Nymølle in Denmark in the 1960s.
It has a vivid dark navy blue glaze over a radiating pattern.
Signed G.N. for ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass, Seguso or Barovier & Toso, w/Gold Polveri
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass, Seguso or Barovier & Toso, w/Gold Polveri
All of these maestros created triple-cased glass works of this type, so we cannot be sure which of them created this one, but...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites....
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$128 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano glass Giant Vase, Gold leaf plain Incalmo over Ribbed Puligoso Amber body
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large beautiful base with the unique tecnique of Incalmo, where the upper band is in clear glass and gold 24K leaf. The body is instead ribbed with deep pulegoso inside amber glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage brass vase, India, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
A brass vase with an intricately engraved design with traditional patterns that may have cultural or historical significance.
The vase has a flared top, a slender neck and a rounded...
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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel Silver Planter Pedestal
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Mid Century Modern Brushed Nickel / Silver Tone Planter That May Also Be Used As A Pedestal If A Top Were To Be Put On It.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Nickel
Ikebana Ceramic Banana Leaf Shaped Tray / Planter, Japan c.1970
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ikebana Ceramic Banana Leaf Shaped Tray / Bowl / Planter, Japan c.1970.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Elio Schiavon, Italy, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics with City Motif
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elio Schiavon (1925-2004), Italy.
Unique vase in glazed ceramics with hand-painted city motif. 1960s.
Measures: 26 x 8.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Lapid Israel Zebra Ceramic Vases
By Lapid
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wonderful midcentury Israel Lapid pottery pieces featuring trademark Lapid markings on the bottom and dark bluish-grey interior glaze.
Lapid is the most renowned and collected kibbut...
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1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pezzato vase by Fulvio Bianconi – Venini Murano
Located in Uccle, BE
“Carrot” shaped pezzato vase, irregular section. The base and the neck are round.
Made up of an arrangement of ash gray, sky blue, wine red and clear tesserae.
This chromatic combina...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Modern Brass Pineapple Urn
Located in Rochester, NY
Solid brass pineapple covered urn. Warm gold color.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
‘Menuet’ Small Heart-Shaped Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, C. 1960
Located in London, GB
Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Heart-shaped vase from the 'Menuet' series, designed 1957, this example from 1961
Clear grey-blue tinted blown glass
Underside engraved 'PL 1961 Holmeg...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Elio Schiavon Italian Midcentury Pottery Ceramic Vase 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury ceramic vase designed by Elio Schiavon with signature under the base, Padova 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of Midcentury Geometric Flowerpots, Vases, Boxes 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from More Wood
good original condition
for flowers or candels
Not use with water
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century German Cobalt Blue Ceramic Bangkok Series Vase from Melitta, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Cobalt Blue Ceramic Bangkok Series Vase from Melitta, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Pink Vase by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing pink vase by Ca' Dei Vetrai in Murano glass. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
diameter 4,72 x 11,81 height inches
diameter 12 cm x 30 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Barbini Scavo Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century handblown Murano glass vase in muted tones of violet, sugared grape using the Scavo technique featuring a hand applied chain link detail.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Turquoise Blue Glazed Sea Shell Vase Jardiniere Planter, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning large scale sea shell turquoise blue glazed ceramic vase. A wonderful piece of sculpture as is, it will also make a fantastic vase or planter. The blue just glows and the fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Figural Tulip Vases / Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of Italian Murano glass figural tulip vases or candlesticks,
Italy, 1970s
A beautiful pair of large Italian Murano glass figural tulip vases or candlesticks, crafted in ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Collection of Unique Ceramic Vases by Carl Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Sweden, 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 2 Studio unique pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Carl Harry Stålhane. These pieces stand out to whats normal t...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage green murano vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage green murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a glass object ove...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Stunning French Mid-Century Turquoise Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
By Pol Chambost
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual French mid-century turquoise and black lava glazed twin stem vase formed in the style of a jug dating from around 1950/60. The red earthenware vase stands on a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog
Located in San Diego, CA
California studio pottery signed ikebana planter with frog, circa 1990s. The piece measures: 7.5" W x 6.75" D x 2" H and is signed on the underside. #1708.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Ceramic Brutalist Vase FAT LAVA Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
ceramic pottery vase.
Origin:
Germany.
Designer:
Heinz Siery.
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany.
Decade:
1970s.
This original vintage pottery object was ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Ungemach Pottery Co., Vintage Ceramic 'Faux Bois' Planter, U.S., circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, ON
UNGEMACH POTTERY COMPANY (UPCO) - Vintage ceramic 'faux bois' planter - molded decoration - green glaze throughout - signed on the base - United States - circa 1950's.
Excellent v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$416 Sale Price
30% Off
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
1960s Gorgeous Beige by Ca dei Vetrai Vase in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous beige vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches.
Vase diameter 20 cm x 33 H cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Vase Porcelain Kaiser, Large Tabletop Urn With Lid, Germany
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Kaiser vase made of high quality, high temperature, durable porcelain that is hand painted and glazed.
It can be used as a storage jar, a vase for flowers or to display flow...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Roland Brice glazed ceramic vase 1950
By Roland Brice
Located in Paris, IDF
This tall and colourful glazed ceramic vase was designed and produced by Roland Brice in the 1950s in his workshop in Biot, a small city near Vallauris in the south of France. Roland...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Gerhards West German Art Pottery 2270/16 Purple Mid-Century Modern Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vase was made by the well known Walter Gerhards of West German in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern Style. The vase is composed of pottery with pierced decorat...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
French Modern Olive Glazed Stoneware vase by Jill Ratel - Atelier Du Doire, 70s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Much like Danish Palshus, Saxbo and Eva Stahr Nielsen in particular this small French vase exhibits an exceptional 'haresfur' glaze in diffrent olive nuances. Made by the French cera...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vase For Cassina
A collection of contemporary vases that preserves and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere perpetuates traditional gl...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$2,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Barbini Murano Lavender Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Perfume Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 bottles available as shown).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles, gold flecks and lavender opal purple Italian art glass perfume bottle de...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alvar Aalto Glass Savoy Vase and Bowls
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1950s, Mid-Century Modern, blown glass 'Savoy' vase and bowls designed by Alvar, signed/marked.
Measures: H. 10/4/3, W. 11/13.5/10, D. 10/11/9.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$284 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Art-Deco Style Gladding-McBean El Patio Flame Orange-Red Carafe with Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Art-Deco Style Gladding-McBean El Patio Flame Orange-Red Carafe with Lid, circa 1930s. This carafe/pitcher is part of the Franciscan El Patio dinnerware line introduced by Gl...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Scheurich Large Vase Decor Amsterdam in Mustard Glaze
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This large vase was made around 1965 by the West German pottery house Scheurich Keramik. The large vase features the famous 'Amsterdam' onion shaped relief motive. The Amsterdam seri...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Orange ceramic Vase by Bettonica for Gabbianelli, 1970s
Vase with a helix shape in orange ceramic.
Produced by Gabbianell...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Carstens Tönnieshof Germany Kobalt Malmo Vase by Heinz Siery
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This vase is typical for its period: a futuristic rocket shape. Designed by Heinz Siery.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ingrid Glas ‘Germany’ Bark Vase in Red, 1970s
Located in Verviers, BE
Impressions made from tree bark were first used to make moulds in the early 1970s, as factories investigated new ways to bring surface texture to glass objects. Some models are color...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Large Mid Century Modern Styled Artist Signed Vintage Cobalt Blue Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large art glass vase is signed by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to 1989 and done in a Mid Century Modern style. The vase is composed of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Pair of Planters Vases Holders Rattan & Bamboo, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of heightened vase holders planters in rattan and bamboo made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Relief Decor, Italy Mid Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual vintage majolica vase with complex glaze in dark Bordeau oxblood red and various shades of grey colors features bands of applied reliefs in shape of abstract, graphic flowers. Top and bottom parts of the vase and bands of relief decor are decorated with gold. Monochromatic white glaze was used on inner surfaces, accentuating the palest grey shades in the main glaze.
The vase is signed on the bottom with model number and "Italy"; while it does not have the usual the manufacturer's mark, "FF", the glaze that was used for this series is well documented to Fratelli Fanciullacci. It was common for Italian ceramics manufacturers to omit marking their pieces with their logos if the they were intended for American or European distributors; instead, they would only mark it "Italy" to allow the distributor to use their stickers, or rarely, they would mark the piece with "studio tame" for "distributor name" if the distributor did not object. Pieces from this particular series were made by Fratelli Fanciullacci with their own mark, for Ebeling Reuss...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Set of American Ceramic Urn and Low Bowl, 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two American Ceramic urn and low bowl in different shades of Adam's blue.
Urn stamped Red Wing USA 87 i.
Both made in United States, circa 1950.
DIMENSIONS
URN
Height 7 IN / 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Haeger Vase Crackle Teal and Lava Glaze Mid Century Modern
By Royal Haeger
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage long neck vase was made by Royal Haeger in 1950s. It is decorated in glossy, complex blue teal crackle glaze with lighter, highly textured lava glaze accents, streaming in b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Saxbo, Vase, Stoneware, Denmark, 1950s
By Saxbo
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Saxbo, Denmark, 1950s.
“SAXBO 15” on bottom
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Five Vintage Pottery Fat Lava "Multicolor" Vases by Scheurich, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of five fat lava art vases
Model:
414-16
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
These original vintage vases was produced in the 1970s ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Cenedese Scavo Sea Grey-Blue Bowl and Bottle Set Romanesque Forms
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful set of ice blue art glass forms, Italy, circa 1950s. A pair of Gino Cenedese scavo vessels; a large shallow low bowl and tall squared bot...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$1,113 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen Baca Vase Brown Abstract Decor Danish Modern
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
This ceramic vase from Royal Copenhagen was designed by Nils Thorsson in the late 1960s or early 1970s.
It belongs to the "Baca" series and features an abstract floral decor in brow...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$379 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century German Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional infor...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey & Robert Maxwell for Earthgender “Sunburst” Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware planter from Earthgender, David Cressey and Robert Maxwell’s early 1970s project. This 13” diameter example is incised in the “Sunburst” design a pattern of lin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware
Mid-century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Scheurich Keramik, Rörstrand, Bitossi, and Venini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $114,459 while the average work can sell for $803.
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