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
Monumental Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large scale Murano art glass vase, having blue ground with multi color millefiore highlights. Nice modernist cylindrical form, impressi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
A large art glass vase in mouth blown 'Vetro Soffiato' glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin. Manufactured most p...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Scandinavian Mid-century modern art pottery vase, from Knabstrup, Denmark
By Knabstrup
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Mid-century modern Scandinavian pottery vase, ikebana style, an unusual and equally fantastic piece from Knabstrup, Denmark. This piece has a very 70's feeling to it and has an amazi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
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
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Murano Glass
Artglass Bowl Sjogras by Goran Stroemgren for Art Glassworks Urshult Sweden
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Artglass Bowl Sjogras by Goran Stroemgren for Art Glassworks Urshult Sweden
A rare 'Sjogras' (seegras) art glass bowl in Graal technique designed by Goran Stromgren for Konstglashyt...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art 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
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Murano Glass
Italian Modernist Murano Blue White Art Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Modernist Sommerso Murano centerpiece vase in blue and white hand blown Glass. Italy, 1960s.
It has an eye-catching color and a highly decorative organic design in star s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Colorful Tall Pair of Green Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vases by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderfully colourful / colorful and tall pair of lime green vases by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. Particularly striking is the form - with it's f...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass, Murano Glass
mid century VASE floorvase carstens keramik model 1264-45 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful stylish floorvase manufactured by Carstens Keramik in the 1960s. Model no. 1264-45 in matte stone gray combined with glossy red and orange and black fat lava glaze.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Decorative Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by C.A.S. Vietri 'circa 1950s'
Located in London, GB
Vintage Blue ceramic vase by C.A.S. Vietri (circa 1950s). In the style of Guido Gambone, this stunning piece features decor of four people in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Opaline Florence Empoli Glass Pitcher, Italy, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
A stunning Opaline Florence pink and withe opal glass pitcher. Handmade in Empoli, Italy, circa the 1950s.
In pristine condition. Stunning in the hand.
Dimensions:
Height: 37cm ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Opal
Murano Zanfirico Filigrana Glass Vase with Gold Inclusion Appliqué
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury Murano zanfirico filigrana glass vase with Appliqué cane.
Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi circa 1950s.
Pink, white and gold latticino and a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Salvador Teran Mosaic & Patinated Brass Pitcher Mexican Mid Century
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and very collectible Salvador Teran mosaic and patinated brass pitcher. Born in Taxco, Salvador Teran (1920-1974) trained with Spratling at Las Delicias, then from 1939 worked w...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Art Glass Vases
By Venini
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of Murano art glass vases in the tradition of great Italian glass manufacturers like Venini.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Large Art Glass Scalloped Vintage Cobalt Blue Seguso Vase Murano, Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare large Art Glass scalloped vase in cobalt blue signed Archimede Seguso Murano Italy
Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmans...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Danish Graphic Black/White Ceramic Vase by Marianne Starck, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful handmade Danish modernist ceramic pitcher vase from the Tribal series by ceramic artist Marianne Starck (1931-2007). Smooth rounded shapes with striped handle. White glaze ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
1940s Murano Handkerchief Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
1940s Italian Murano Vase done in fazzoletto style which mean hankerchief. Beautiful green and Lattimo filigrana technique which is horizontal striped green and white glass that go...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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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
Pair of Ostrich Egg Urns on Carved Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of Anthony Redmile urns crafted with an eccentric array of materials featuring amethyst stone, ostrich eggs, boar tusks and carved ebony all in a dramatic compositio...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ostrich Eggshell, Hardwood
Huge Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase by Aluminia with Turquoise Glaze, Denmark 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge ceramic Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The drop shaped vase is incised with a leaf pattern and decorated with turqu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Claude Conover Maach Floor Pot
Located in Marietta, GA
Striking piece of Midcentury modern pottery, by Claude Conover. Harder to find floor pot, signed / named Maach. #521. Large size, W 12.5” D opening. This pie...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Clay
Chinese Porcelain Lidded Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern porcelain tall vase with lid, floral and naturalistic motifs, China, 1940s-1950s.
This urn lidded vase features a naturalistic landscape wit...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Silver
huge 1960s ceramic VASE duemler & breiden model 24/50 polar orange grey black
Located in Mannheim, DE
West German mid century vase manufactured by Duemler & Breiden in the 1960's. Very rare in this size. Model number 24/50. Decor 'Polar' in different shades of gray, orange and black....
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, White, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Thailandia vase, ceramic, stripes, orange, black, white, signed. Tall tapered stoneware vase with slender rounded form and glazed in a range textures and colors - ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda Swedish Modernist Pair of Etched Glass Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of clear glass vases with etching of bamboo sprigs created by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta. Vases measure 7" by 5.5" and 12" by 7.5" and a...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Czechoslovakian Skrdlovice Sommerso Art Glass Vase 7633 by Ladislav Palacek 1976
By Skrdlovice
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage Skrdlovice art glass vase, crafted in 1976 by designer Ladislav Palacek, exemplifies the artistry of mid-century Czechoslovakian glassmaking. The piece features...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large 1960s Studio Midcentury White Blue Bottle Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage shiny glazed Midcentury Modern bottle vase with a big belly and a large white handle on one side. Thick snow white and clear blue running glaze with caramel beige accents. Sm...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Green and Grey Free Form Ceramic Bird Vase by Accolay 20th Century Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay
Original free form by french accolay potery
Signed under the base
Grey and green ceramic glazes colors
Unique piece circa 1970
Original perfect condition
Me...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antonio da Ros Uranium Glass Tall Stoppered Decanter
Located in Torquay, GB
Exquisite Uranium glass tall stoppered decanter by Antonio da Ros.
Large sommerso glass vase with the original 'Venetian Art Glass' silver foil label.
Glows a stunning vivid green ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass, Uranium Glass, Glass
Midcentury Rattan Plant Holder Vivai Del Sud Style, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round plant holder in curved rattan with three wheels in the style of Vivai Del Sud.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Vivai del sud, Gabriella Crespi and Arpex ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Square Bottle Vase Giovanni De Simone 1970s Italian Pottery Picasso Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Square bottle vase Giovanni De Simone 1970s Italian Pottery Picasso style.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-century ceramic vase by Bay Keramik, West Germany, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful geometric ceramic vases by Bay Keramik made in West Germany in the 1960s.
The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 12 cm / 4...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vases For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Sestiere Vases For Cassina
A collection of contemporary vases that preserves and interprets the quintessential Venetian legacy. Sestiere perpetuates traditional g...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by Naumovitch - Grand Chêne Studio, Vallauris
Original piece, the pitcher is enamelled on the upper part and left rough...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
1960s Astonishing Green Vase in Murano Glass By Michielotto
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Green Vase in Murano Glass By Michielotto. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
diameter 7,08 x 11,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Wilhelm Kage vase 'argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1950
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, FR
WILHELM KÄGE. Vase, "Argenta", Gustavsberg's studio 1950s, green-glazed stoneware with silver
decoration of a female figure next to a tree.
Signed with Anchor and GUSTAVSBERG Argenta...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Silver
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli.
The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality.
Dimensions: 4,5 x 4,5 cm and 14,5...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
ROSENTHAL - Tapio Wirkkala - Porcelain 'Paper Bag' Vase - Germany - Circa 1977
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL (Manufacturer, 1879-Present) - TAPIO WIRKKALA (Designer, 1915-1985) - Mid Century pop art porcelain 'paper bag' vase (part of Rosenthal's Studio Line) - featuring a matte f...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden 1963
A vintage vase of the Graal series designed by Edward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear and green glass decora...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Art Glass
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Onion, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Onion, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase decorated with Op-Art style onion pattern and glazed in colors: oran...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
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
Vintage Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Vase attr. to Flavio Poli, Italy
By Flavio Poli
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This vase is made in Sommerso Murano glass, which has been hand blown with three different colors: transparent, yellow and blue.
It is a vintage item, therefor...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass, Sommerso
Monumental Ercole Barovier, Barovier & Toso Efeso Blue Vase, 1964
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large blue art glass vase from the 'Efeso' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1964 for Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy. Thick glass in bright blue w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase 'Lapponi', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968
A rare vase of the Lapponi (laplanders) series designed in 1968 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Thin red and smoke grey glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Vintage French Faceted Geometric Luminarc Glass Vase by J.G. Durand
By Luminarc
Located in London, GB
A striking faceted, geometric, cubist, clear glass vase which reflects the light beautifully from every angle. This heavy block vase was designed J. G. Durand for Luminarc in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Glass
Signed Peruvian Urn Shape Studio Piece Black & Brown Ceramic Vase Pottery 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern black & brown hand painted ceramic urn shape vase pottery vessel.
Signed by the artist and marked at the base.
Simply lovely.
A-745-335
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1970s Peruvian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Murano Sommerso Vintage Red Orange Italian Midcentury Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red yellow orange Italian art glass decorative sculptural flower vase. The vase has an abstract shape, with a flared out rim, extended cl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
20th Century White/ Clear Murano Glass Long Neck Vase, Italy ca. 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Artfully designed, slim Murano glass vase from the famous glass art workshops. Made in Italy in the mid century period around 1960 this elegantly glass vase impresses with its beautiful flashed glass technique in a timeless white tone. The asymmetrical shaped clear glass base confers it a secure stand. A delicate long neck Murano glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
ACCOLAY Planter Vase
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century planter vase by ACCOLAY, France, 1950s. Concentric lines. Green, brown and purple. Anthracite speckled. Height : 16cm (6.3"), Diameter : 20cm (7.9"). Marked "Accol...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Vintage Umbrella Stand by Buccarelli Milano, circa 1960s Italy, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful circa 1960s vintage Italian umbrella stand by Bucciarelli, signed underneath with 'Bucciarelli Milano Made in Italy' label. Similar to umbrella stands made by Piero Fornasetti, it has been rumored he licensed some of his work to the retailer Bucciarelli however we have not found any confirmation on this so this is listed as 'In the style of' Fornasetti.
This hefty cylindrical umbrella bin is made with lithographic transfer and lacquered metal that has a black background with gold decoupage cameos motif, elegant brass trim and brass feet to this gorgeous collectors piece. Excellent piece of functional art to hold your umbrellas or use for other creative storage ideas. Also works great as a paper...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Metal
Vintage Blown Glass Apothecary Jar with Decorative Sugar Glaze and Matching Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand-blown heavy bottom glass apothecary jar with decorative sugar glaze and matching lid. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Signed Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Vase by Strombergshyttan
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and striking Mid-Century Modern vase was handblown by esteemed Swedish glass studio Strombergshyttan, previously known as Lindfors. Created by Edward Stromberg- th...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
Large Barovier & Toso Murano Vase Italian Studio Art Glass Aborigeni
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage sculptural art glass vase probably made by Barovier & Toso of the "Aborigeni" series, made in the 1960s.
The vase's sculptural form and vibrant colors would make it an i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Willy Guhl "Vasque" Cement Planter for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s "Vasque" cement planter designed by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Planter has a large wide bowl with pedestal base. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age an...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cement
Large Murano Cobalt Blue Ribbed Vase with Silver Leaf Detailing
Located in CABA, AR
This stunning mid-20th century Murano vase, attributed to the prestigious house of Barovier and Toso, is a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. It features a rich cobalt blue h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Blown Glass
1960s 70s vintage scheurich VASE model 411-25 matte brown glaze red pattern
Located in Mannheim, DE
West german ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich-Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Model number 411-25 with matte brown glaze combined with shiny red geometric pattern.
Dimensions in...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Rörstrand Gunnar Nylund, Sweden 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Three wonderful vases from Rörstrand and maker, designer Gunnar Nylund. Made in Sweden in the midcentury. Beautiful, glazed vases in good condition. The craftsmanship and details in ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.