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
Paris Vanity Four Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles
By Givenchy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Paris Vintage Vanity Miniature Glass Perfume Bottles
Set of four Vintage Vanity Glass Perfume Bottles
Includes Oscar de la Renta Givenchy Lancome Paris
Tallest 2.75, Smallest 1.75
P...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed pot vase by famed American/California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The organic wood grain and shifting colors ar...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Original 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
Tall Soft Yellow Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by BAY, West-Germany 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Soft yellow color with orange / ceramic hues shining through the matte glaze. Fabricated by BAY, West-Germany 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German 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 with wonderful curves. The craftsmanship on these va...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small 'Ikebana' Vase in Mouth-Blown Glass and Stainless Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Ikebana' vase in mouth-blown glass and stainless steel for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Lidded Urn Shell Vessel Gold Fleck
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian style Murano art glass lidded urn topped with coral and sea shell vessel with gold fleck
Dimensions: 25" height x 10" diameter.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Scheurich Ceramic Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Scheurich ceramic vase
One minor chip on top rim (as shown).
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Floraline by McCoy Pottery Modernist Yellow Planter, Urn, or Vase, 1968
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural urn-shaped planter or vase was made by McCoy Pottery as a part of the Floraline series, that was sold exclusively to florists in 1960s. Rich, buttery yellow color...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Murano Italian art glass vase. This charming blue and purple vase has been hand blown with a colorful stripped pattern. This piece can be decorative as well as functional hol...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Ceramic Vase by Wishon-Harrell
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic vase by Wishon-Harrell.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Ceramic Cube Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Vienna, AT
This fantastic Italian glazed ceramic cube vase was designed by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello art ceramics ca around 1970.
It features a ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Joel Myers Emerald Green Blenko Genie Bottle Vase Retro Midcentury Art Glass
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Joel Myers emerald green floor decanter vase/bottle Model #6954 Blenko, 1969. Very good vintage condition, no chips, no cracks.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s
by Val Saint-Lambert.
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Italian Murano facetted glass vases. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
One is red with orange
The smallest one is purple with yel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
Materials
Glass
Ercole Barovier, Barovier & Toso Efeso Vase ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Ercole Barovier - Barovier & Toso Efeso vase ca. 1960s
A great blue vase from the 'efeso' series designed by Ercole Barovier in 1964 for Barovier & Toso, M...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Fruitwood Cane and Brass Cachepot Planter Jardinieres
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant Italian caned dining chairs made from fruitwood with rounded sides in faux bamboo carved columns and central frontal caned standing o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
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
JASBA - Mid Century Lava Glaze with Gold Ceramic Vase - Germany - Circa 1960's
By Jasba
Located in Chatham, ON
JASBA - Mid Century lava glaze ceramic vase with gold highlights - hand painted - impressed model number 582/15 - GERMANY - circa 1960's.
Excellent vintage condition - minor firing/...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Iridescent Modernist Art Glass Vase by Robert Eikholt
Located in Rochester, NY
Colorful iridescent Mid-Century Modern art glass vase by Robert Eikholt. Hand blown. Signed and dated 1977. A very early piece by the artist. Robert Eic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Lino Sabattini Vase in Silvered Metal and Glass, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Lino Sabattini was an Italian artist. He worked at a brassware store, where he also learned metalworking techniques. At the age of 30 he moved to Milan, where he opened a small works...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
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
Scandinavian Mid-Century Light Blue Bud Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Scandinavian Mid-Century tall cylindrican tapered shaped light blue case glass bud vase with a fluted design and a rimmed neck
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Saara Hopea, "Panther" Vase, Blown Glass, Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, c. 1957
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass, "Panther" vase, designed by Saara Hopea and produced by Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, 1957.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1954 Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and yellow stripes, with gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
1980s Gorgeous Vase by Sottsass Associati for Egizia, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous vase in glass by Sottsass Associati for Egizia . This vase is in very good condition. Made in Italy. Signed at the bottom
Dimension:
diameter 4,72 x 11,61 height inche...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Set of Five 'Gulvase' by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard in bottle green
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A perfect set of graduated 'Gulvase by Otto Brauer for famous Danish manufacturers Holmegaard, all in perfect condition, one still with original label.
Sizes from largest to smallest...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Guenther Art Studio Pottery Bud Vase, USA, 1984
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Studio Art pottery weed bud vase, rendered in hand thrown clay with a glazed interior, by Guenther from Stowe, Vermont, 1984. Signed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
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
Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase – Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Large Bay Ceramic Vase – Germany, 1960s
This stunning and rare large ceramic vase is a beautiful example of Bay Keramik’s iconic designs from the 1960s. Made in West Germany, t...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
David Cressey Pro/Artisan Blue Flame-Glaze Sand Urn for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Planter by David Cressey for Architectural Pottery's Pro/Artisan collection with Cressey’s signature Blue “Flame Glaze." This planter has slightly bowed sides and a flattened lip.
...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Lucite and Wicker Vase Centerpiece Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing handkerchief vase / centerpiece / bowl in lucite and wicker in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Great accessory for any modern ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
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
midcentury art pottery SET of cachepot and vase both same unique gloss glaze
Located in Landshut, BY
Landshut artist Peter Landesberger
cachepot plus a matching vase
1960s
measurements:
cachepot: height : 18cms ~ Ø 22cms ~ weight: 1422 grs
vase : height: 22cms ~ Ø 14cms ~ weight: 842 grs
Brush mark LP
Landshut, a town in Bavaria, Germany, is known for its ceramics school and its historical significance. The construction of Landshut began in 1204 under the rule of Duke Ludwig of Bavaria. It was a typical Wittelsbach founding town and marked a new form of territorial politics for the Bavarian dukes. From 1231, Landshut became the residence of the Wittelsbach dynasty and the capital of the Duchy of Bavaria until 1255. Due to the division of Bavarian lands, Landshut alternated between being a capital and a residential town. The town thrived thanks to its location on the Isar River and its strategic positioning along trade routes. By the 14th century, Landshut had developed its Gothic town center, which remained largely unchanged until the 19th century. During the period from 1392 to 1503, Landshut experienced a prosperous and politically important era under the rule of the three "rich" Dukes Heinrich, Ludwig, and Georg. Landshut also gained prestige through the magnificent wedding of Duke George the Rich to the daughter of the Polish king...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
1960s Frosted Green Glass Bottle Style After Alfredo Barbini
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulous triangular shaped Satin Green Glass Bottle.
Unmarked. Attributed to Blenko
In the style of Alfredo Barbini Murano.
7.75 h x 5 x 5
Original unrestored vintage.
Refer to imag...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Rooster Porcelain Jug Vase, Spain, 1960s
By Sargadelos
Located in Barcelona, ES
Porcelain rooster vase / pitcher, Sargadelos, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Midcentury decorative rooster shaped jug vase in white and cobalt blue porcelain with golden and red accents.
Use it as decorative vase or as jug server / tableware.
A cool accent to any kitchen or to be used as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a ceramics collection displayed in a cabinet.
Mint condition.
In case that you would like to complete a set the other spanish rooster pitchers...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage ceramic vase in blue and cream glaze, Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Crystal Engraved Vase, 1942 Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Orrefors engraved crystal vase features "Wish To The Moon" pattern, created by Edvin Ohrstrom in 1942. The pattern depicts a young woman or g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
1960's Kurt Tschörner for RUSCHA Keramik Attributed Ceramic Jug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mid-Century pottery that the prolific German ceramicist Kurt Tschörner (1912–1987) made for Ruscha Keramik is widely considered to be among the best designs to emerge from the il...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Andre Aleth Masson French Ceramic Sculptural Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Andre Aleth Masson French ceramic sculptural vase in a brilliant brown black with flashes of copper. C1966.
Similar to the one in the photo in the ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Powder Pink and Gold Leaf Murano Glass Vase by Barovier & Toso
Located in Meda, MB
This vase was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano, Venice by Barovier & Toso, which is an Italian company that specializes in Venetian glass.
The vase is in powder pink sub...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Flavio Poli, Cenedese Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese, Flavio Poli
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Murano glass vase with internal smokey colors of amber, violet, rose with an ombre effect encased in thick clear glass. Flavio Poli for Cendese, labeled.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Echt Kobalt German Mid-Century Blue Glass Pitcher
Located in Queens, NY
German Mid-Century ceramic pitcher with a diamond form, slanted mouth, and angular handle with a vertical feathered gold line design against a dark cobalt blue glaze. (mark on bottom, HANDMALEREI ECHT...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
Materials
Clay
Monumental Architectural Vase by Alessio Tasca
By Raymor, Alessio Tasca
Located in South Charleston, WV
5" x 7.75" x 27" Architectural scale vase by Alessio Tasca photographed with a Knoll dining chair to show scale. Produced in Italy using the constructivist method. Tasca produced pie...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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
Bright orange Art Glass Vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda, Sweden
By Aseda
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A stunning crystal vase made by the talented Börne Augustsson during the 50s. The shape is very biomorphic. This is an early production of the type of vases that made Börne Augustsso...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Humppila, Finland
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely rather large vintage glass vase made by talented Kaj Blomqvist known as “Malja”, Humppila, Finland. A dark orange or amber colored vase with fantastic shapes and makers mark...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1950s Titano San Marino Italian Midcentury Modern Red Pottery Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Red pottery vase
Perfect condition
Measure: H 64 cm.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Fratelli Toso Murano Purple Stripes Italian Art Glass Scroll Edge Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 available as shown).
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown purple stripe panels with ribbed pattern Italian art glass flower vases. Documented to the Fratelli Toso ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Antonio Lampecco Signed Large Ceramic Blue Vase, circa 1970, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Original Antonio Lampecco large vase, circa 1970, Belgium.
Ceramic with beautiful shades of blue.
Rare model in good condition.
Monogram underneath.
Dimensions: 46 cm W, 13 cm D, 20 ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s bay keramik VASE floorvase 72 40 beige and brown relief pattern
By Bay Keramik
Located in Mannheim, DE
Vintage German Bay Keramik vase, model number 72 40, in beige and brown with relief pattern. Around 1970.
Height 15 3/4" (40 cm), max. width 8 3/4" (22 cm), weight 2760 g (unpacked...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase Rumba Flora Gouda Holland
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ceramic vase made by Gouda, Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland. Made circa 1960.
Signed Rumba, Flora, Gouda, Holland.
Measures: Diameter 21 cm.
Height 28 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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.