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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Vintage Ship's Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's decanter. An English, cut crystal glass full bodied wine or spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Present your favourite spirits in thi...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Ribbons Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
By Venini, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and extra large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons over aqua blue Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Documented to the Fratelli To...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA Vase
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking modern slip-cast vase with overlapping circles motif was created by Robert Maxwell for Pottery Craft USA using his innovative glazing techn...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso huge vase with faceted glass in shades of grey.
Dark and clear grey glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique.
Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 19...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
$1,489 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano glass Giant Vase, Gold leaf plain Incalmo over Ribbed Puligoso Amber body
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large beautiful base with the unique tecnique of Incalmo, where the upper band is in clear glass and gold 24K leaf. The body is instead ribbed with deep pulegoso inside amber glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Nils Thorsson Marselis Vase for Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Maroon Brown 1950 DK
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Marselis vase by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) manufactured by Aluminia later Royal Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The pear-shaped faience vase features a maroon brown glaze over a ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Empoli Glass Vase, Italy, 1960 in Red Color with Relief Patterns
By Empoli
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a genuine Empoli art glass large vase, with the stick used by Emploli, whiten made in Italy. This is a Murano glass, the vase is heavy and large, and in a perfect condition. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$432 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$816 / item
Flavio Poli Sommerso Vase for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in San Mateo, CA
Small Murano sommerso vase designed by Flavio Poli. The vase is clear, red and violet one of the nicer color combinations of this series.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Italian Murano Blue and White Handkerchief Vase after Venini
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, authentic, Italian Murano fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase in clear/transparent, blue, and white art glass, in the Venini style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This beautiful hand-crafted Italian handkerchief vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Rainbow Aventurine Flecks Swirl Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown rainbow or colors and aventurine flecks ribbons Italian art glass handkerchief / fazzoletto vase. Created in the manner of Venini and th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Ribbon
$1,013 Sale Price
24% Off
Vintage brown ceramic vase by Piqueres, Spain, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage brown ceramic vase by Piqueres made in Spain in the 1970s.
The ceramic vase is in very good vintage condition, with no damage.
The vintage vase has the original manufacturer'...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$345 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Murano Art Glass Flacon by Barovier & Toso 'Attr' ca 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Art Glass Flacon by Barovier & Toso (attr.) circa 1950
A beautiful Murano glass flacon most probably manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1950s. Heavy hot mou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Italian Modernist Green White Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A highly decorative hand blown green and white Murano glass centerpiece / vase with organic design. Italy, 1960s
Pale green glass cased into clear glass. The interior part is made in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Minimalist Vase by Gisela Meyer Kaufmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Minimalist Vase by Gisela Meyer Kaufmann for Eulen Töpferei, Worspwede, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attr...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
ROYAL COPENHAGEN 1960 Niels Thorson Mid Century Glazed Porcelain Square Vase
By Royal Copenhagen, Niels J. Thorsø
Located in Miami, FL
A square green glazed vase designed by Nils Thorsson (1898-1975) for Royal Copenhagen.
This is a very decorative vase created in Copenhagen Denmark by the Royal Copenhagen porcelain...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
$698 Sale Price
30% Off
Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Green Female Nude Italian Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, rare and important vintage midcentury modern centrepiece in bright, vivid green uranium 'Massello' glass sculpture of a female nude bust and torso by master glass blower E...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Handmade Murano Sommerso Glass Parfum Bottle, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Sommerso decorative parfum bottle handmade in multi-color layers Murano glass. Very thick glass is in clear, blue, purple, pink colors glass combination.
Mar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Gray to Lavender Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale gray body with a shadow of a stripe with cream white band and then shifting to the palest of gra...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass – A Timeless Masterpiece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass – A Timeless Masterpiece
Designed by the legendary Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass in 1973, the Shiva Ceramic Flower Vase...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$714 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Modernist Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase - Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM California studio pottery stoneware vase, circa 1970s. The vessel is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3"W x 3"D x 6.75"H. Signed o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Complete collection of vases designed by Gianni Versace - VENINI
By Venini, Gianni Versace
Located in Uccle, BE
Complete collection of vases designed by Gianni Versace for Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Beyond his fashion creations, Versace has also collaborated with furniture and acce...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Jaap Ravelli Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
By Ravelli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Jaap Ravelli mid century studio pottery pitcher vase. The Netherlands, mid 20th century.
Very distinct and special pottery pitcher vase by renowned pot...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Set of 6 "Goti De Fornasa" Red Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler, 1998
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of red glasses with Millefiori murrina decoration.
This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his emp...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Glass Vase – Blown Glass in Aubergine Purple
Located in Barcelona, ES
This elegant blown glass vase in a delicate aubergine purple hue is a beautiful example of mid-century design. Its slender form and soft, refined lines embody the sophistication and ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
$900 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Copper Watering Can, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage Mid-Century Modern brass and copper watering can with a long spout. Great lines, great original condition with wonderful patina. Small dent at the base but this is...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Copper
Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle Aubergine Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland.
An aubergine glaze.
Signature is obscured by the glaze.
Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramiq...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
Original Lalique Perfume Bottle "Les Anemone" French, Circa 1946 (Signed)
By René Lalique
Located in Incline Village, NV
Original and authentic Rene Lalique designed perfume bottle; France circa 1946, marketed to the United States as "Two Flowers" perfume or scent bottle. The beautiful cut glass design...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Alfredo Barbini Large Vase 'Doppio Incalmo', Venice Ca. 1965
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Alfredo Barbini Large Vase 'doppio incalmo', Venice ca. 1965
A large heavy glass vase manufactured and designed by Alfredo Barbini ca. 1965. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Perfume Bottle Nina Ricci, l'Air du Temps Perfume, XXth Century.
By Nina Ricci
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large perfume bottle Nina Ricci, l'air du temps perfume, XXth century.
Large perfume bottle, l'air du temps by Nina Ricci, 20th century.
H: 30cm, W: 19cm, D: 26cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
French Provencal Hand-Painted Ceramic Pitcher Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A fine hand-crafted ceramic pitcher vase from the Provence region of France.
This French ceramic pitcher vase is very well made using clay from the region. Hand-painted then glazed...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$635 Sale Price
20% Off
glazed ceramic "Vase à Oreille" Roger Capron Vallauris 1960.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Glazed ceramic " vase à oreille".
Stylized polychrom figure of a bull on one side.
Perfect thick glaze
'"Oreille" or ear shaped vases are typical of ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Val Saint Lambert Signed Sculpted Crystal Core Vase Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Signed Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium.
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s.
The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
LE SMITH Mid-century Large Floor Vase, USA 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This mid-century large floor vase is a stunning piece of American design, produced by LE SMITH in the 1960s. Showcasing a distinctive swirl bubbles de...
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Barovier Murano Pink Opalescent Italian Art Glass Paneled Surface Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and white foot Italian art glass flower vase. It is attributed to the Barovier e Toso company. The surface of the vase ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Pierre Cardin Pink Flower Glass Vase, Signed, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous decorative chic glass vase in light pink - rose color, made of glass.
With original label "Pierre Cardin" and signature "Pierre Cardin" engraved in the glass (see all pictu...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Alvino Bagni, ceramic vase or bottle Italy 1960's
By Alvino Bagni
Located in Zemst, BE
Exceptional handmadevvase or bottle by Alvino Bagni
Italian ceramist (1919-2009) who had his own factory and created as well for Bitossi, Raymor (USA) and Rosenthal (Ger).
This ite...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Astonishing Green Vase in Murano Glass By Michielotto
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing Green Vase in Murano Glass By Michielotto. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
diameter 7,08 x 11,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$368 Sale Price
20% Off
Venini Bianconi Murano White Purple Zanfirico Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage murano hand blown white and purple ribbons Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief vase. Documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, and signed "Venini Murano Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
$731 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and vibrant, 40 cm high, jug vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7882.
Fratelli Fanciullacci Potte...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen Signed Danish Denmark Art Pottery Leaf Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, wonderfully designed, and glazed Mid-Century Modern Danish/Scandinavian art vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen featuring leaf decoration and a semi-gloss pale bro...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
1950s Blenko Art Glass Vase by Wayne Husted #5616C
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Blenko Art Glass Vase by Wayne Husted #5616C
Offered for sale is a 1950s Blenko art glass vase by Wayne Husted, model #5616C. This lovely Blenko vase is a vibrant blue with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Jean Austruy Large White and Grey Free Form Ceramic Pitcher, circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy
Large white and grey free form ceramic vase or pitcher
Signed under the base
circa 1960
Original perfect condition
M...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Lalique Bottle of Perfume, Fleur de Cristal, 20th Century.
By Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Lalique bottle of perfume, fleur de cristal, 20th century.
Large Lalique perfume bottle filled with fleur de cristal perfume extract, 20th century.
H: 27cm, W: 19cm, D: 4.5cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Onion, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Onion, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Signed. Small to medium scale cylinder vase decorated with Op-Art style onion pattern and glazed in colors: oran...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Green Italian Vase, Sommerso Murano Glass Flavio Poli for ALESSANDRO MANDRUZZATO
By Flavio Poli
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Murano Vase is crafted in the Sommerso style, developed by designer Flavio Poli, known for his innovative approach to glass design. The vase features a faceted form in rich gree...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Scheurich Vase XL West Germany Horse Chariot 546-50
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare XL Scheurich vase depicting a gladiator and chariot with 2 horses, colored black and red on a turquoise glazed background, hand-painted vase. Collector's item West Germany vase ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid Century Modern primitivist vase was realized in France circa 1950. It features a cylindrical body that tapers towards the top with a flared mouth that cantilevers over the body of the piece- in a beautiful white exotic marble. The surface of the vase has been handcarved in relief with a wealth of geometric motifs including stylized celtic knots bookended on top and bottom by deconstructed Greek key motifs. Additionally, there is an arched form with a open circle approaching the top of this piece. With its clean modernist lines, monochromatic palate, and patently (and beautifully) hand crafted aesthetic, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century to contremporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Murano Soliflore Vase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Mid-Century Modern Murano vase, thick-walled glass with embedded flower decorations. It is a single flower vase, beautiful from every point of view.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 decanters available).
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanter. Documented...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Barovier & Toso Murano Glass Vase in Colored Stripes '60s
Located in Turin, Turin
Ercole Barovier was born in Murano on June 16, 1889. He completed his classical studies in Venice, and engaged in various activities unrelated to glassmaking to finally land in the V...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Earthgender Planters by David Cressey and Robert Maxwell in Sky Blue Glaze
Located in Southampton, NJ
Unusual Pair of Earthgender Planters model # 104 in Matte Sky Blue Glaze by David Cressey & Robert Maxwell. These planters have a beautiful glaze texture throughout & coordinate with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pair of Blue Italian Murano Glass Obelisks
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect as an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
A beautiful set of four stoneware miniature vases by the Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand, o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Midcentury pattern Vetrata vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy. Black, blue, orange, brown, grey and yellow on a brushed background.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Toyo Japanese Ikebana Vase
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This Mid-Century Japanese ceramic ikebana planter exudes timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Featuring a sleek, dark matte finish, this half moon shape planter is ideal for ...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vintage 1980s Bubblegum Pink Postmodern Celadon Sphere Vase by Haege
By Haeger
Located in Toronto, CA
This stunning large bubblegum pink vintage vase is an iconic example of 1980s Postmodern design. Crafted by Haege, this Celadon Sphere Vase features a bold, sculptural shape with a g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
$156 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1970 Seguso Vetri D'Arte Vittorio Rigattieri White Black Murano Glass Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Vittorio Rigattieri
Seguso Vetri D'Arte
Murano, Italy
1970
Stunning Large Murano Vase
"Rugiada" White Glass and Black Matt square detail.
Artist signed as shown on the bottom and Se...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
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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.
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