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
Modernist Japanese Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a minimalist Japanese pottery ikebana vase, circa the 20th century. The elongated asymmetrical shape is very biomorphic. The vase has a semi-gloss black glaze with a pop of p...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Large Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous large mid-century ice bucket in a combination of chrome and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique object is attributed to Willy Rizzo and was produced in Italy during th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel, Stainless Steel
New Rina Menardi Tall Flute Vase in Dark Mint Glaze
By Rina Menardi
Located in Troy, MI
New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this tall slender vase is 18” high and has a saturated deep green colored glaze. Rina Menardi calls this shade of green Mint. The inside of the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Dark Blue/ White Murano Glass Vase, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative late mid-century blue/ white glass vase from the famous workshops of the little island of Murano in Venice/ Italy. Elaborately handcrafted in the period around 1970, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Jelly Vase Color Ametista
By Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina Jelly Vases Color Ametista
Like a jellyfish with its vivid iridescent colors, Jelly is a modern vase that makes transparency and the interplay of light its trademark.
A va...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$804 / item
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic Mid-Century Modern vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It fea...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Tinos, Vase, Bronze, Denmark, 1940s
By Tinos
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze cup designed and produced by Tinos, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Rimini Blu ¨Prezzemolo¨ Decor Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi for Bitossi – Pair of Large “Rimini Blu” Cylinder Vases, Italy, 1960s
An absolutely stunning pair of large handmade ceramic cylinder vases by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, feat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
$1,321 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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: 8,5 x 8,5 cm and 18 c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Lladró Fish Centerpiece Vase / Planter in Blue White Porcelain, Spain 1970
By Lladro
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful colorful porcelain fish figure centerpiece or vase designed by Vicente Martinez and manufactured by Lladró.
Issued in 1970
Retired in 1974
It also can be used as a plante...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$1,609 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted Hammered Brass Flower Vase by Zanetto, Italy 1970s
By Zanetto
Located in Milan, IT
Sublime Handcrafted Hammered Brass Flower Vase by Zanetto, Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
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
Majolica Drum Vase with Cicadas Sicard, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large majolica drum vase with cicadas signed Sicard, circa 1950.
From South of France (Provence).
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Paolo Venini & Fulvio Bianconi “Fazzoletti” Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A striking and elegant Fazzoletti (“handkerchief”) vase designed by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Murano, during the 1950s.
Handblown on the island of Murano, this pi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Handle Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and dark purple trim Italian art glass ornate pierced handles vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for the Barovier e ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish-g...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
$966 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Blue Ceramics by Charles Cart ¨Emaux des Glaciers¨, France, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Set of Two Mid-Century French Ceramics by Le Cyclope, Vallauris — Fat Lava Glaze
An exceptionally beautiful pair of ceramics from the renowned Vall...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Murano Corroded Glass Bottle Cobalt Blue Mid-century Italian Design Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Murano corroded glass bottle cobalt blue midcentury Italian Design.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$851 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Vase by Goeran Waerff for Kosta 1970s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Vase by Goeran Waerff for Kosta 1970s
Item e7114
A vintage art glass vase designed by Goeran Waerff and manufactured by Kosta Glasbruk ca. 1970s. Made of th...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Japanese Bronze Bud Vases Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
An elegant set of Japanese bronze vases finished in the murashido technique.
The process involves splashing oils onto hot bronze to produce colored patina which often resemble a marb...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
$596 Sale Price
25% Off
Original Ceramic Pottery Planter Pot Vase by Dümmler and Breiden, Germany, 1950s
Located in Boden, SE
Pottery Ceramic Vase Planter Manufacturer: Dümmler and Breiden, Germany Decade: 1950s Description: Original vintage 1950s pottery stoneware ceramic planter vase made in Germany. High...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase, 20th Century. Signed to the bottom.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
"Tessuto Velato", Iconic Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Bochum, NRW
A "tessuto velato" iconic piece by Carlo Scarpa for Venini.
Clear glass with green and black or green and white, vertically fused threads.(essuto).
Opaque surface matt finish, horiz...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,489 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1970s
Original condition
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
1960's Murano Glass Vase (Handmade)
Located in Bern, CH
1960's Murano glass vase. Striking blue coloured swirls in clear glass (handmade). For use as a decorative item or as a functional vessel for holding flowers or other decorative elem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$370 Sale Price
35% 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
Pair of Murano Vintage Glass Vases Cartoccio a Bollicine
By Seguso
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Murano vintage glass vases Cartoccio a Bollicine, in beautiful light blue and chartreuse pale green.
Murano glass vases with everted ruffled rim, ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$615 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Mid Century Studio Pottery Vase, 1960s
This is a lovely and very beautiful mid century studio pottery vase with a colorful glaze and a very distinct shape. Most probably ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Seguso Large Blue Gray Iridescent "Scavo" Vase in Murano Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large "scavo" vase made in a beautiful blue-gray iridescent Murano glass. These incredibly charming piece was produced by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and produced in Murano, Italy,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Fan Flower Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condition, not missing a single spike, w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Black Hand Made Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Earthy Modern Ceramic Sculpture
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
1960s Astonishing Beige Vase by Michielotto. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing beige vase by Michielotto. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition
Dimension:
diam 7,48 x 11,81 H inches
diam 19 cm x 30 H cm
Michielotto Murano Glass ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Charlotte Perriand Vase À Fleurs Échancré by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Vase À Fleurs Échancré
Manufactured by Cassina
ASIAN TRANSPARENCIES
A blown glass vase designed by Charlotte Perriand in the 1940s.
Made of mould-blown glass, t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Coffee Brown Glass Vase by Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Coffee brown glass vase designed by either Tamara Aladin or Aimo Okkolin in 1970. Manufactured by Riihimaen Lasi in Finland. This is design number 1380....
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$244 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage small murano vase Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful small red Murano glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
The vase is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.5 cm / 5.9 inches
Height: 20 cm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Japanese Bronze Vase with Banded Neck
Located in Malibu, CA
Japanese banded bronze modernist vase with round body.
The flared top is separated with banding from the round body sitting on a circular round base. Smooth mottled patinated finish.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
$276 Sale Price
30% Off
Beatrice Wood Signed Iridescent Luster Glaze California Studio Pottery Face Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted iridescent luster glaze and highly desi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Murano Glass Vase Mid Century, Italy, circa 1960/70
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Colorful mid century red/ orange Murano glass vase out of the renown glass art workshops of Sommerso on the little island of Murano/ Italy. Artfully made around 1960/70 this fantasti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Majolica Vase with Cicada and Olives Sicard, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica vase with cicada and olives signed Sicard, circa 1950.
From South of France (Provence).
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Mid Century Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Sculptural Mid Century Modern chimney style ceramic vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Ceramiche. Featuring the Tobacco classic mottled tan color, this beautifully designed piece ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$364 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage Bottle, Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico Ltd, Italy 1970s, set of three
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Bottle, Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico Ltd, Italy 1970s, set of three
Rare trio of liquor glass coloured bottles in surrealistic style designe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$589 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Mid-Century Signed Claudio Pulli Polychrome Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian ceramicists of the 20th century. Made in Italy during the 1970s.
In fab...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mercury Glass Green Bottle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Green Mercury Glass Bottle
21.25 h x 5.63 diameter
Preowned unrestored vintage condition
No label
Refer to images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Mercury 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
$332 Sale Price
25% Off
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Wedgwood Lavender Blue Jasperware Jug, Vase with Handle.
Signed Wedgwood, Made in England and other marks. Very good overall condition, normal wear. ...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$212 Sale Price
20% Off
Orange Blown Murano Decorative Glass Vase, Signed by Carlo Moretti, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century decorative Murano blown glass vase in a gorgeous orange color. This vase was designed by Carlo Moretti in Italy during the 1970s. The signature is etched on the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown 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
Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless.
Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number).
Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while.
Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist".
Her other awards include:
1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California)
1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film
1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council
1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University
1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award)
1986 Women’s Building Award
1984 Living Treasure of California
1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History
1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Gianni Lorenzon Italian Porcelain Illuminated Water Fountain Light or Bird Bath
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Italian porcelain illuminated water fountain or bird bath comes in a scale that is perfect for any interior or exterior space. The lovely handcrafted porcelain is...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$1,275 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Alka Kunst Bavaria Black & White Porcelain Pitcher Vase 1950s
By Alboth & Kaiser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Striking mid-century modern porcelain pitcher vase designed by Alka Kunst, Bavaria, dating to the 1950s. This sculptural piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic of the era with its dyna...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Italian Red Ceramic Vase from Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceram...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Luigi Mandruzzato Vase, Murano Sommerso, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted
Located in Andernach, DE
By Luigi Mandruzzato – who was Alessandro Mandruzzato's grandfather, who then later took over the family business. So Luigi was the original artist in the family indeed!
Rare and ab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
johann seltmann mid century porcelain VASE with outstanding floral decor 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
1950s porcelain vase by Johann Seltmann. Very beautiful floral decor in green, grey, black and gold on white. Gold rim at bottom and top. Marked to bottom Bavaria Johann Seltmann Voh...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk, Sweden, Vase, Light Blue, c. 1940s–1950s
By Aseda
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A striking example of Swedish mid-century design, this “Stubbe” vase by Börne Augustsson for Åseda Glasbruk combines organic form with refined Scandinavian minimalism.
The softly te...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Helena Tynell blown glass ”Aurinkopullo” Sun Vase for Riihimäen Lasi. 1960s-70s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Helena Tynell (1916-2016) classic blown glass ”Aurinkopullo” meaning Sun Bottle for Riihimäen Lasi Oy in Finland. The vases was produced from 1964 until 1974.
Beautiful color and in...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Seguso Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Double Mouth Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare vintage Murano hand blown red-orange and gold flecks Italian art glass double spout flower vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and created in the "Pulve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
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