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
Vicke Lindstrand "Colora" Series for Kosta Blue Bud Glass Vase. Sweden, 1950s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blue Bud Art glass vase by Swedish glass artist Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda circa 1950. From the "Colora" series. No chips cracks or repairs.
Marked...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modernist White and Earth Toned Ceramic Vase with Banded Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Vase With Banded Detailing is a beautiful example of Post War European Ceramics, realized in Hódmezovasarhely Majolikagyár, Hungary Circa 1960. With a Stunning textural finish composed in Cream White and Blackened Umber, the surface of each vase features Molten Geometric Motifs unique to each Vessel. The quality of the surface balances the materiality of the glaze with the scale and emotional expression of the line work, seamlessly integrating the intrinsic nature of ceramic with the touch and inspiration of the maker. This particular vase has horizontal lines creating bands of space delineating the silhouette and profile...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Circular Ceramic Vase, Blue Glazed, Bitossi, Mid 20th Century
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Bitossi vase is a stunning example of mid-20th-century Italian ceramics, specifically from the renowned Rimini Blu collection designed by Aldo Londi. Crafted from ceramic, it sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Midcentury Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain, Atelier Dieulefit, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit. Classic cylindrical vase in Pouchain's signature cloudy glaze style. Pouchain uses a contemporary motif on the body o...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Italian Stoneware Vase 1970s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Stoneware stoneware vase designed and produced by Italian artist Bruno Gambone, production Italy 1970s
Signed Gambone Italy under the vase.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Large Green Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall green vase or urn by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color to your interior - imagine glass like this on o...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large La Borne 20th century design blue white ceramic vase by Bruno Hrdy 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Bruno Hrdy - La Borne
Large blue and white stoneware ceramic vase
Realised circa 1970
Signed by Brnuo Hrdy
original perfect condition
Height 38 cm
Large 26 cm
Depth 18 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Franco Bucci Italian Midcentury Modern Gres Pottery Big Vase, 1970s
By Franco Bucci
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very big Italian gres vase designed and produced by Italian artist Franco Bucci Pesaro, logo under the base, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Five Antique Murrine Vases by Fratelli Toso, Murano
A set of five millefiore murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910-20. All vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured murrines and have an acid etched finish, one vase with glossy finish. The vases are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass. They were part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s.
Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
La Murrina Monofiore Vase in Light Blue and Pink Murano Glass 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Milano, MI
Single-flower vase in pink and blue Murano glass, made with reed work by La Murrina in the 1980s
Ø cm 9.5 h cm 24
La Murrina is a well-known Murano glass company specializing in cr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Rosenthal Crystal water glasses Richly Decorated 8 pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Verviers, BE
Rosenthal Crystal water glasses Richly Decorated 8 pcs
Photography fails to capture the beauty of the pieces.
In real-time, they look stunning.
Very good condition
Please don't ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
1960's Lavorazione A Mano, Italy emerald green glass vase
By Lavoraz A. Mano
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Lavorazione a Mano emerald green glass handle vase from Italy. With Starburst relief motif. Original label reads: Mod. Depositato - Made in Italy. Fabricato in Toscana. 'Roman...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Spiral Striped Mid-Century Glass Bottle Decanter Murano Italy, Gio Ponti attr
Located in Den Haag, NL
Murano Glass Bottle Decanter, Vintage Spiral Striped Glass Bottle, Bottle With Stopper, Gio Ponti attr
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century
Located in Ventura, CA
Large Turkish Vintage Olive Jar, 19th Century
This striking large-sized Turkish olive jar, with origins dating back to at least the 17th century ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Kastrup Vintage Tall White Cased Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and tall art glass vase made by Jacob Bang for Kastrup. Denmark, circa 1950.
Please note that top of vase has a tiny chip; otherwise in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Danish art chamotte pottery vase by Helge Österberg.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Danish art pottery vase by Helge Österberg. A gorgeous vintage art chamotte ceramic vase from the 1950s, design by the talented Helge Österberg, Denmark. This is a fantastic studio p...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Earthgender by Robert Maxwell and David Cressey in Royal Blue
Located in Southampton, NJ
Earthgender Planter in Royal Blue Glaze by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell. Multiples available. Wheel thrown pieces so you can expect slight variations to form & size. Please see our...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ozark Roadside Pottery, No. 3
Located in Toronto, CA
Multi Swirl Bowl
ABOUT OZARK ROADSIDE POTTERY
“Ozark pottery” refers to several mid-century American pottery makers that artificially coloured ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano green colored / colored glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century.
Measurements are circa:
Large jar - 18.8cm tall by 10.7cm wide
Medium jar - 15.7cm tall by 10.7cm wide
Small jar - 12.5cm tall by 10.7cm wide.
Rare set of jars...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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
Large Daum Nancy flared vase in bubble glass with lorraine cross 1940
By Daum
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large French vase from the 1940s by Daum De Nancy. Entirely in thick bubbled and blown orange/amber glass. High-quality craftsmanship. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Ceramics Signed Decanter by Meiffret, Vallauris France 1950's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Art Ceramics Studio Pottery Signed Decanter by Meiffret, Vallauris France 1950's period. Signed at the bottom. In the style of Roge...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Blue Floor Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large blue rare floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s.
Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to the modern home. Drilled hol...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Terracotta Rope Jugs from Mexico, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This exceptional pair of hand-painted terracotta pulque jugs, originating from Tuliman, Guerrero in the 1970s, represents a distinctive example of Mexican folk art. Traditionally use...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Accolay Ceramic Vase Design Grey and Brown Pottery Colors, circa 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Accolay
Circa 1970
Elegant ceramic vase with grey and brown pottery colors glazes.
Signed under the base
perfect conditions
Height : 13cm Large : 10cm
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury Sabino Art Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sabino art glass vase in smoky green color features ribbed body with stream lined leaf and berry motif, circa 1950s. Etched signature on underside of base.
...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Ercole Barovier INTARSIO Vase, Murano
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Ercole Barovier (Italian, 1889-1974); Barovier & Toso (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: signed, marking(s)
Materials: glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 8.5"h, 6.5"d...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown 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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Silver
Venini Monifiori Vase Designed by Laura de Santillana
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Monifiori Vase Designed by Laura de Santillana
Item e7101
A nice vase of the Monofiori Series series designed by Laura de Santillana. Manufactured by Venini Murano Venice. Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano 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
Mid Century Japanese Ikebana Vase Studio Pottery
Located in Lutz, FL
1960’s Japan Ceramic Pottery 6 hole Ikebana vase with brown and tan textured glaze, overall great vintage condition. Some minor spots to glaze...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Giovanni Gariboldi Yellow Ceramic Vase for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful, sculptural three-necked 'Ariston' ceramic vase with yellow glaze.
Designed by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, Milan, Italy, early 1950s.
Good condition. A tiny f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Zenith gouda Holland purple ceramic vase , 1970s
By Zenith
Located in Delft, NL
Zenith gouda Holland purple ceramic vase , 1970s
Dimensions: 16cm Diameter, 12,5cm Height
Condition: Good
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Architectural Vase by Alessio Tasca
By Alessio Tasca, Raymor
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
Set of 5 Stoneware Vases by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Set or 5 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Signed 'CHS' and makers mark 'R'.
Carl-Harr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Vintage Storm Jar Light, Swedish, Glass, Hurricane Vase, Candle Holder, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage storm jar light. A Swedish, glass hurricane vase candle holder, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Delightfully clear glass with a usefully generous prop...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bespoke Italian Vase "Borealis," in green alabaster
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite vase combines the timeless beauty of green alabaster with the refined touch of satin brass. Its cylindrical shape enhances its minimalist elegance, making it a sophist...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Mid-Century Italian Handmade Sommerso Murano Glass Vase/Jug
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso vase/jug handmade of purple/plum/green layers Murano glass.
Labeled "Made in Italy Murano".
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Barovier&Toso Murano glass "rostrato" green vase circa 1938.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and special Ercole Barovier for Barovier&Toso circa 1938 green "rostrato" Murano glass vase.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Jean Rivier, Tall Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Lid, France, circa 1950
By Jean Rivier
Located in New York, NY
The shape of this remarkable Rivier vase has a beautiful asymmetry which is mirrored by the abstract human forms depicted on all sides, as the blac...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Guido Gambone Terracotta Bottle Vase Signed, Italy 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Stunning terracotta vase with geometric patterns made and designed by Guido Gambone, Italy 1950s. This is for a beautiful bottle shaped vase with a typical geometrical pattern at the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Large 38cm Pottery Fat Lava "supercolor" Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Fat lava art vase extra large version
Model: 553-38
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
Description:
This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Millefiori Jug with Handle, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A colorful millefiori murrine glass jug manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of multicolored polychrome murrines which were melted together. Surface with ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Pottery Craft Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A wonderful mid century vase designed by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft. Features an overlapping circle design to the glaze in brown and black.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vase Mod. Indian Summer Designed By Gaetano Pesce, Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary vase designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 and edited by Fish design. Made in fumé blue and matt turquoise resin. Unique piece. Italy
Measurements: Diameter 22cm x H 36cm
...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Stoneware Vase by Claude Gaget - La Borne, 1970, Mountains and Sunset decor
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Stoneware vase by Claude Gaget - La Borne - 1970 - Mountains and Sunset decor
Enamelled vase, it is made of stoneware and is glazed in earthy, shaded tones. It presents a very original work on the material. The inspiration is brutalist. It's typical of the La Borne's work.
It is in a very good condition.
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One of the greatest French ceramists of La Borne, Claude Gaget born in 1948 studied science in Paris, but his interest in pottery led him to meet Pierre...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rookwood Vases, Pearl White Glaze, 1927
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of pearl white vases with subtle light pink insides by Rookwood Pottery Company, 1927, hallmarked.
Category
1920s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Signed California Studio Pottery Blue Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Large mid-Century signed California studio pottery vase, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and measures 9"D x 8.5"H. The piece is signed on the un...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Antique Millefiori Vase by Fratelli Toso Murano early 20th century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase by Fratelli Toso Murano early 20th century
A small millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Gio Ponti Venini Murano Glass Bottle Morandiana Series 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Gio Ponti bottle for Venini designed in the 1950s from the Morandiana series. This example is a 1960s edition, acid-etched venini murano italia signature under the base, origina...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Danish Stoneware Vase by Bing & Grondahl with Northern Light Glaze, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This rare Danish stoneware vase manufactured by Bing & Grøndahl/B&G in Copenhagen, Denmark is decorated with berries and leaves in relief. The designer of this series from B&G remain...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Zanetti Murano vase, Italy, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Muranese glass tall vase, signature of Licio Zanetti, circa 1970s period.
Excellent condition, no defects, see photos.
Dimensions: H= 37 cm; D= 12 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Mid-Century Sommerso Stylized Tentacle Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An incredible Italian mid-century stylized art glass vase with a tentacle or hand formed top made in Murano. The heavily made clear glass vase stands on a narrow round shaped base wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Gold, Cinese, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic blue gold. Small scale vase with perfect proportions, glazed in a textured blue and green with a gilt glazed tapered base from Bitossi's "Cinese" series. Aldo Londi's "Cinese" series of decorative accessories (vases, lamps, candle holders, and sculptures) drew heavily from the forms and patinations of ancient Chinese bronze vessels...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Signed Black Red Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and red swirl Italian art glass flower vase. The piece documented to designer Archimee Seguso, and fully signed "Archimede Seguso Murano" et...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Handcrafted Raku Pottery Vase with Crackle Glaze and Artist Signature
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exceptional handcrafted Raku pottery vase features a mesmerizing crackle glaze that forms an intricate web of fine black fissures across its subtly shaded surface. The vase boas...
Category
Late 20th Century American 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.