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
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Glass Bud Vase in Lemon Yellow W/ Mottled Texture
Located in New York, NY
This charming Mid-Century Modernist bud vase, hand-blown in Murano, Italy circa 1970, radiates warmth and vibrancy with its striking lemon yellow color. The mottled texture adds dept...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Czech Bohemia Blue Green Yellow Crystal Glass Vase, 1970s
By Bohemia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bohemian large and heavy mouthblown decorative encased crystal art vase in bright blue, green and yellow colors. Soft organic shapes on clear solid base. Manufactured by Bohemia Crys...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
$403 Sale Price
55% Off
Robert Chiazzo, green ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Chiazzo, green ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault
Beautiful free-form ceramic vase by French artist Robert Chiazzo.
In the last pictures, you can see ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
$477 Sale Price
20% Off
Willy Guhl Style Cast Cement Planter with Geometric Pattern
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl-inspired, Mid-Century, brutalist-sculpted cast cement bowl planter from France, handsomely decorated with chiseled geometric pattern, elevated base with drainage hole. In ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cement
Mid Century Modern Large Green Art Glass Handblown Glob Vase
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful and unique large hand blown green glass glob vase, possibly Italian. The protrusions and irregular shape add to the handmade quality. This vase is an impressive 17 inches h...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini Murano 1924
Rare mouth blown (vetro soffiato) art glass vase, designed by Vittorio Zecchin in 1924. Manufactured by Ve...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venus Vase by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal Studio Pottery Germany Mid Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a "Venus" vase designed by Uta Feyl for Rosenthal studio. Pottery made in Germany circa the 1970s.
Dimensions: 4.5" D x 4.75" W x 4.25" H.
Please visit ta...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Murano Sommerso Green & Yellow Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking Murano art glass block vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, in the 1960s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the iconic "Sommerso" technique, in which...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Bruno Gambone Italian White Brown Stoneware Vase 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Gres Stoneware vase designed and produced by Italian artist Bruno Gambone in shades of white and brown, production Italy 1970s
Signed Gambone Italy under the vase.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Astonishing Blue Vase by Jean Close' for Michielotto. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing green vase by Jean Close' for Michielotto. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition and signed with the Jean Close' Atelier label.
Dimension:
diam 6,29 x 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
AVEM Murano Tutti Frutti Murrine Multicolor Art Glass Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano multicolor murrine art glass vase with gold leaf flecks. Attributed to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy, 1950s.
Exquisite and sculptural handblown Murano glass vase with an eye-catching 'Tutti Frutti' design different from all sides, multicolor murrine decorations and Aventurine gold flecks.
This highly decorative vase shows a magnificent art glass work and it is in excellent condition.
To be exhibited alone or as a part of a Murano glass collection.
Lovely to be used as decorative vase or flower vase and perfect as a gift idea.
Measures: 23 cm H x 20 cm W x 10 cm D // 9,05 in H x 7,87 in W x 3,93 in D
A curated selection of Murano glass vases and other decorative objects is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to enjoy the whole collection.
Tutti Frutti Murano Art Glass Vase // AVEM Murano Glass Vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,385 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Elongated Ceramic Flower Vase, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Decorative elongated ceramic flower vase (circa 1960s). This mid-century flower vase is cylindrical in shape and stylishly glazed with a sheen in a d...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti, Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles
Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gmundner Keramik, Vase, Ceramic, Austria, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown, off-white and green-glazed ceramic vase designed and produced by Gmundner Keramik, Austria, c. 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Lomonosov 22K Gold, Cobalt Decor Porcelain Vase, USSR - 2 available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Russian white porcelain vase manufactured in the 1950s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (founded in 1744). Soft shaped organic Mid-Century Modern vase decorated by hand with large mineral...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Hand Made Cream Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Ceramic Vessel, Ceramic Art
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
1950s Hand Blown Murano Clear Glass Organic Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand blown clear Murano glass centerpiece with organic design. Italy, 1950s.
Large size.
Clear hand-blown glass with elongated shape and elegant and clean design.
It will be ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,576 Sale Price
20% Off
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Floral Decor, Italy Mid Century
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual vase with complex, slightly textured glaze features applied relief in shape of abstract flowers and leaves. Top and bottom parts of the vase are decorated with delicate gree...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Gio Ponti Style Large Decorative Vase with Floral Motifs, Deruta, 1950s, Italy
Located in Brescia, Brescia
An exquisite large decorative vase from Deruta, Italy, dating from around 1950, beautifully embodying the spirit and elegance reminiscent of Gio Ponti's iconic style. The vase, handc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s SKLO Bohemian Modern Brutal Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger Czechoslovakia
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern pink colored crystal bud vase defined by a highly textured base and a soft and bulbous triangular shape, possibly created by Miloslav Klinger in the 1970s. The bottom half of the small vase has a granular sugar finish while the top is smooth and clear lilac pink, just a beauty. Retains the SKLO foil gold label of Zeleznobrodské Sklo...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
$132 Sale Price
20% Off
Romano Donà Murano Glass Vase, Sommerso Cased Art, circa 1980s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
This captivating Murano art glass vase, designed by the renowned Romano Donà in the 1980s, is a stunning example of the Sommerso cased glass technique. Its rich amber and clear glass...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large 1975 Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Floor Vase by Steen Kepp La Borne
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp - La Borne
Realised circa 1975-1980
Large brown and white stoneware ceramic floor vase.
Signed under the base
Original perfect condition
Measures: Height 38...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Aubock II Vase Decanter with Brown Leather Top, Midcentury, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful minimalist Mid-Century Modern vase or decanter, "Tuberkulinkolben" designed and executed by Carl Auböck II in the 1950s. This piece is made of handblown clear glass and f...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Leather, Glass
Small Vintage Lidded Urn, Chinese, Hand Painted Ceramic, Spice Jar, Ginger Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lidded urn. A Chinese, ceramic spice jar, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Petite of form, with an appealing b...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Flower Vase By Tuttle
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, large, sterling silver flower vase by Tuttle Silversmiths, Boston, Mass., made during the U.S. Presidency of Lyndon Baines Johns...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful colored mid-century Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Voulkos Style Pottery Vase Vessel Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A spectacular, sumptuously glazed, masculine Mid-Century Modern Brutalist vase/sculpture. This piece is quite heavy and makes a bold statement. The dark black drip glaze with light...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Italian Multilayered Blown Glass Soliflore Vase with Flower Shape Opening, 1970s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Interestingly shaped vase, the spout finished with a flower shape. Beautiful, vivid colors. Hand-formed, three-layer glass. Original label to the bottom. Perfect condition.
Dimension...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Gorham Modernist East Wind Sterling Silver Sphere Shaped Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist flower vase.
In sterling silver.
By the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
From the East Wind series.
With a globular or spherical body with a fluted opening and tape...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Livio Seguso for Seguso Vetri D'Arte Vase, Murano 1980s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Livio Seguso for Seguso Vetri D'Arte Vase, Murano 1980s
A vintage art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Livio Seguso in the 1980ties. Thick light blue g...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
"VeArt" Enameled Murano Vase, 1980s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
"VeArt" Enameled Murano vase, Made in Italy, 1980s.
Light blue "encased" art glass vase with white interior. It is in perfect condition.
The price of shipping is for the Italian te...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Winslow Anderson for Blenko "Pinched" Art Glass Vase, 1960s.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Bitossi Attrib. Blue Pottery Vase with Figurative Design
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare Italian modern hand-thrown, hand carved, and hand painted blue pottery vase with figurative design, attributed to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
BLACK ON WHITE, THE CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION OF DESIGN
The Formafantasma designs become decorations on t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$1,939 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s.
The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century West Germany Blue Ceramic Handled Vase by Ceramano, Signed, c. 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Ultra Modern Mid-Century Large Ceramic Jug Vase by Ceramano, c. 1960s, West Germany
A striking and rare large ceramic handled jug vase by cult German ceramics workshop Ceramano, han...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Two Ceramic Vases by Tomas Anagrius Sweden 1960's
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two incised ceramic vases by Swedish artist Tomas Anagrius. These were made at his studio in Alingsas, Sweden in the 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Sommerso murano glass vase style Flavio Poli, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original Murano glass vase Sommerso in style Flavio Poli made in Italy in the 1970s.
The vintage vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 9 cm / 3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Kaj Franck Blue Midcentury Vase Kartio by Nuutajarvi Nottsjo Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
A fine, large 11 1/2 inches high Kartio flower vase in blue from the 1950s. Designed by Kaj Franck, executed by Nuutajarvi Nottsjo Finland. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
Tall Vintage Stem Vase, French, Glass, Fluted Sleeve, Flower, Mid Century, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage stem vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950.
Striking blown form with a pleasingly slimline proportion
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Barbini Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Vintage Ribbed Cookie Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous, and large, vintage Murano hand blown rich persimmon orange, with gold flecks Italian art glass ginger, cookie or candy jar. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby Vase, Sweden 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby circa 1950s. Really cool glaze and design. Has a couple of bumps and bruises as ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Bay Keramik Large Floor Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful tall Bay vase, quite rare decor.
Designer: Bodo Mans was employed by the Bay Keramik company from 1959. Mans officially retired from BAY in 1975....
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mdina Glass Azure Blue and Turquoise ‘Ming’ Bottle Vase, Malta, 1970s
By Michael Harris, Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A distinctive squat bottle vase handblown by Mdina Glass in Malta during the 1970s, designed in the signature ‘Ming’ style developed by founder Michael Harris. Compact yet visually d...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Metal Urn Finished in Antique Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Metal Urn Finished in Antique Bronze. Lead with pull ring.
Category
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
$272 Sale Price
20% Off
Brown and Black Stoneware Ceramic Vase Signed circa 1960 handmade Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Signed at the base
Original stoneware ceramic vase by French artist GB
Midcentury ceramic vase design
Brown and black stoneware ceramic glazes colors and effects
Original...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Tessuto Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano
Item e7111
A rare example of the 'Tessuto' series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thin v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Krosno Green Vase Tapered Art Glass Poland
By Krosno
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Krosno Poland Modern Green Vase Abstract Art Glass
Hand blown tapered Art Glass
11 h x 5 diameter
Preowned vintage
Refer to images for details
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Cassina Coral Vase
By Casina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Coral Vase
Inspired by coral and its typical twisted branches, the organic shapes of the Coral design vase seem shaped by the currents of the sea.
Inspired by coral and its...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$878 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Vintage Frosted Display Vase, Italian, Glass, Ornamental, Flower Pot, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage frosted display vase. An Italian, glass ornamental flower pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Unusual and distinctive vase with appealing finish
Disp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Olle Alberius 1960s Blue, Ochre Stoneware Vase, 6 Pieces Available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful color block Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern handmade, hand painted ceramic vases by designer Olle Alberius for Swedish Rörstrand in the 1960s. Bright cobalt blue base with ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Per Lutken Blown Glass Vessels, Holmegaard Group 3 Pcs 1950
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Miami, FL
Lutken grouping of 3 blown glass vessels for the Danish firm Holmegaard from the late 1950s. The larger vase in Majgrön (May Green), the middle size in Safir...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
$660 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Toyo Modernist Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Chalice Vase, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Modernist Japanese Ceramic Ikebana Chalice Vase, c.1965.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Objects Toiletry Set Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Midcentury 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 toiletries made in the 1940s by Barovier&Toso in rostrated Murano glass in shades of transparent and light blue.
We would like to point out that this set is sold only as a d...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Vase - Sommerso - 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 colour and quality.
Dimensions: 4 x 4 cm and 12 cm ta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful green Murano glass vase with clear base. Signed on the bottom 'Murano'.
The vase is in very good condition, no chips and no feta bites.
Beautiful color.
Dimensions: 3...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Pucci Italian ceramics vase in orange and yellow, label
Located in Milano, IT
This eccentric ceramic centerpiece/pot, from Pucci ceramics of the 1940s-50s, is striking for its vibrant orange color and the presence of elegant relief decorations. Floral motifs, ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase with Birds 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Lovely Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase with Birds, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very lovely smaller scale vase with birds. Beautifully glazed in a vibrant ochre color with some extra co...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Cobalt Blue Empoli Cased Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1970s
By Empoli
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vibrant cobalt blue glass vase from Empoli, Italy, crafted circa 1970s.
Formed in cased glass, the vase features an inner layer of opaque white glass overlaid with luminous cobalt blue, creating depth and vivid colour saturation. Tall and slender, it presents a subtly flared rim above a pedestal base, all seamlessly moulded as one piece.
Measuring 25 cm in height with a diameter of 7.5 cm. In good condition for its age and use, showing one minuscule nip to the outer lip, visible upon close inspection.
An elegant example of vintage Empoli glass...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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