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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green and Pink Vase by Neri in Crystal.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green and pink vase by Neri in crystal. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Signed with his original label. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 10,23 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Danish Mid-Century Teak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Teak Planter, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century flower box or planter stand on tall round tapered legs with decorative small tile inlay along the edge. Good vintag...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Teak

Set of Mid-Century Caramel and Purple Hooped Art Glass Vases, Scandinavian Vibe
By Alsterfors, Pers-Olof Ström
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely gorgeous set of hand made pop-art mid-century glass vases very much in the style of Scandinavian glass art, especially with the flashed glass, here with a white inner. Th...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Mid-century modern Nils Landberg Glass Vase, "Dusk" for Orrefors, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful handmade vintage sommerso glass vase, made and signed by talented Nils Landberg for Orrefors glassworks, Sweden in the 1960s. This vase has a dark grey/green colour which...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Arthur Percy, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-colored glass vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gullaskruf, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 8.8"H x 3.125"W x 3.125"D All items ship from High Poi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Murano Large Vase with baloton bubbles in gold leaf and Cobalt Blue beads
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large Murano Vase with vertical beads in Cobalt blue and baloton regularily spread bubbles in the clear part. The clear part carries 24K gold leaf that is printed with baloton (a pin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase, ca. 1950
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage Murano hand blown 'fazzoletto'/handkerchief art glass vase. Deigned by Fulvio Bianconi, for the Venini Company, circa 1950, the vase has a red and white decoration of alte...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Tall Green Signed Fabiano Zanchi Murano Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this vibrant Murano glass vase dates from the late 1990s, early 2000s. Tall ovoid shape in various shades of green with clear and black accents. Vase has etched Fabia...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1970s Freeform Ceramic Soliflore Vase – Pink and Beige Glaze, Mid-Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, FR
1970s Freeform Ceramic Soliflore Vase – Pink and Beige Glaze, Mid-Century Modern Small glazed ceramic vase with an organic, freeform shape, appearing different from every angle. S...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

1970s Exquisited Handcrafted Green and Pink Vase by Neri in Crystal.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Exquisited handcrafted green and pink vase by Neri in crystal. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Signed with his original label. Dimension: diam 6,29 x 10,23 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Mid-Century Ceramic Ball Vase, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid-century round 'Rimini Blu' glazed terracotta art pottery globe vase, designed by Aldo Londi and crafted by Bitossi Ceramiche in Italy during the 1950s. This handcrafted vase is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery

Large collection of mid-century Blenko and Empoli Rossi jars
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large collection of mid-century vintage handblown Blenko and Impoli Rossi jars. This collection of jars are in tones of amber and red. The largest amber jar is 8“ x 8“ x 34...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

French Mid Century Wooden Pitcher in the style of Alexandre Noll Produced, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative French mid century wooden pitcher by unknown designer in the style of Alexandre Noll. Carved out of elm wood and in good original condition. Dimensions: H: 15 cm...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Elm

CLOSING SALE Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Fazzoletto Bowl
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Murano Glass Zanfirico Latticino Fazzoletto Bowl *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This colors of joy, mid-century modern bowl would make a b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello Vase in Ceramic Mod.917, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastic abstract ceramic sculpture vase glazed cream ivory color with light brown and rust terracotta pigment. from the 1950s/60s. Designer Roberto Rigon for the Bertoncello Compan...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Giovanni DeSimone Vintage Italian Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Giovanni DeSimone Italian Cubist Style Pottery Vase, circa 1960s. Bright colorful whimsical vase with a face on one side and a rooster on opposi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Raymor Green & Gold Ceramic Ginger Jar, Italy, c.1955
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Raymor Green & Gold Ceramic Lidded Ginger Jar, Italy, c.1955.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

mid century post bauhaus VASE floorvase duemler & breiden jug vase model 822
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful and decorative large vase by Dumler & Breiden from the 1950s. Rust-colored and black patterned glaze combined with a brown and white sgraffito decor. Marked to botto...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere
Located in Skokie, IL
Mario Bellini for Bitossi / Raymor Rimini Blue Floral Jardiniere This beautiful mid-century modern floral jardiniere was designed by Mario Bellini, made in Italy by Bitossi, and imp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Giant massive Murano Glass Rose Vase or Ice Bucket. Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Unique
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This large vase features a Cordone a Fenicio finish. It has a big spiral bead that is pulled vertically to form decorative festoons. This technique, known as Fenicio, was first seen on Phoenician glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Strawberry Studio Pottery Planter by Fratelli Fantullacci, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Strawberry Studio Pottery Planter by Fratelli Fantullacci for Bitossi, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Mid-Century “Paper Bag" Vase Tapio Wirkkala For Rosenthal, Germany c.1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Iconic “Paper Bag Vase”, designed by Tapio Wirkkala, the great Finnish glassmaker, industrial designer, and artist, circa 1977, for Rosenthal’s Studio Line "DO NOT LITTER" range. Th...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

1990s Astonishing Vase in Murano Glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing vase in Murano glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. It's signed at the bottom Dimension: 9,84 x 4,33 x 10,23 H inches cm 15...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Danish Brutalist Tall Vase by Løvemose Unglazed Brown Ceramic Hand-carved Decor
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Tall Mid-century Danish vase in Brutalist style by the ceramic studio Løvemose. Made circa 1960s to 1970s. The sculptural vase is made from unglazed chamotte clay and has a deep hand...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Massive Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Blue Gray Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 60s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in blue grey color. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Blue gray glass cased into clear blue glass using the Sommerso technique. Excellent condition. No chips, no cracks to notice. Specially balanced proportions and amazing color. Gorgeous placed as a part of a set with other faceted Murano vases or used alone as flower vase or decorative vase. ( The other Murano glass decorative objects shown at the images are avaliable at our marketplace) Great as a gift idea! Measures: 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 13 cm D Weight: 3190 gr The Red Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vase...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Large Teal and White Signed Anfora Murano Glass Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Murano glass vase by Anfora in pale teal and white glass dates from the 1990s. Tall vase (14.5” tall) is rounded tear drop shape with a narrow mouth/lip and has an etched si...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Signed Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great glaze with a raised textured design and wabi sabi form. Signed in Japanese. Japan, 1960
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fontana Arte Rare Cartoccio Vase in Ruby Red Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Originally designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte, this vase is made from one hot folded sheet of glass. This vintage Cartoccio in ruby red glass can be dated from the 19...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Vase in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt, 1929
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Vase in Pewter and Brass by Nils Fougstedt, 1929 Additional Information: Material: Pewter and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pewter, Brass

Pair of Gold Fleck Murano Glass Vases with Filaments Signed by Costantini 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Gold Fleck Costantini Murano glass vases encased in a profusion of applied filament glass. They are signed Costantini Murano on t...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1970s Gorgeous Aquamarine Vase by Ca dei Vetrai in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous aquamarine vase by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches. Vase diameter 20 cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

20th century free form ceramic vase by Jacqueline and Bernard Courcoul 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacqueline and Bernard Courcoul Unique handmade stoneware ceramic vase by Jacqueline and Bernard Courcoul Blue and grey ceramic glazes colors Original 20th century design ceramic ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

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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

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Ceramic

Blenko Style Amberina Red & Orange Glass Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vibrant Blenko-style Amberina red and orange fluted square hand-blown glass vase. Intense orange color with subtle arching visible within the body of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Murano glass vase italy around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Murano glass vase italy around 1950s Good original condition
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Ceramic

Saint Louis France Etched Crystal Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Saint Louis, France, designed and crafted this lovely tall crystal vase circa 1950. This typical timeless form boasts elegance with deeply etched geometric graphics. There is no visi...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Ceramic

Delft Sandelfo Series Petite Vase by Herman Sanders
Located in Ferndale, MI
Relatively rare petite porcelain vase with signature blue geometric line-work by designer, Herman Sanders. Sanders created this design series called, Sandelfo, between 1948 until 198...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Original Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase in Lattimo Filigrana with Gold foil
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian Venetian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase, from the 1940s, Italy. A beautiful Fazzoletto original Murano glass in Lattimo Filigrana and gold foil spreaded. This beautiful p...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fontana Arte Rare Cartoccio Vase in Ruby Red Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Originally designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte, this vase is made from one hot folded sheet of glass. This vintage Cartoccio in ruby red glass can be dated from the 19...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Empoli Emerald Green Verde Op-Art Glass Vase with Handles, Signed, Italy 1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro XL Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind large Pink alabastro Murano glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This amphora shaped blown glass vase has a clean design and a beautiful soft pink ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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Glass

Italian Green Glass Vase by Empoli
Located in Houston, TX
Italian green glass vase by Empoli, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

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

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Gold

8"x10" One-of-a-Kind Wabi-Sabi Organic Textured Ceramic Art Vessel 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

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Italian Murano Millefiori Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Murano art glass vase with millefiori design, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Vase is clear transparent Murano art glass with a colorful mille...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass

Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Modernist Ceramic Vase or Centerpiece, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Large Modernist Ceramic Vase or Centerpiece A striking and rare Modernist ceramic piece by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello. This sculptural work is compos...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Murano Glass Bubble Vase Mid-Century Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Murano glass bubble vase. Made in Italy around 1960. Very nice. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 1,750 Kg NOTE: We offer our customers an excel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s Ø cm 19 h cm 27 Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seventies Bee Hive Vase for Carstens Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare Carstens Keramik vase. Brown vase with with nodules in 3D relief, designed by Dieter Peter in 1970s. This model Is part of Carstens high end Luxus Series. A cylindr...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Daum France Crystal Vase
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum Nancy France designed and crafted this lovely tall crystal vase circa 1970. This typical Daum classic design boasts elegance and timelessness. The etched Daum signature is on th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Flavio Poli Murano Art Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald-green and yellow Italian Murano art glass vessel, by Flavio Poli, for glassmaking company Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italian midcentury modern design period, circa mid-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano 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

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Art Glass

1960s Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Blue Rimini Collection
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, part of "Blue Rimini" collection. It's in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy Dimension: diameter 6,29 x 9,84 H inches diamete...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery

Flavio Poli fishtail vase “Sommerso” glass Murano Italy 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful glass vase “Sommerso” made in Murano, close to Venetia, Italy 1950. This stunning fishtail vase exemplifies the exquisite artistry of Sommerso glass technique. Known for it...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1990s Astonishing Vase in Murano Glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing vase in Murano glass by Alfredo Barbini. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. It's signed at the bottom Dimension: 9,84 x 4,33 x 10,23 H inches cm 15...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Arthur Percy for Gullaskruf, Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Elegant Mid-Century Modern Glass Vase by Arthur Percy (Sweden 1886-1976) for Gullaskruf Glasbruk, Småland, Sweden. Beautiful color. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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

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Art Glass

Lladro Porcelain Floral Vase, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful porcelain floral vase designed by Julio Fernández and manufactured by Lladró. Spain, 1970s. This elegant glazed porcelain vase has a clean design with floral and foliage ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Yamasan Modernist Lava Glaze Ikebana Ceramic Planter, Japan, c.1960
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Yamasan Modernist Lava Glaze Ikebana Ceramic Planter, Japan, c.1960.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Tenera Vase by Grethe Helland Hansen, Danish 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson, Grethe Helland Hansen, Aluminia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Mid-century ceramic vase from the Aluminia (later brandname Royal Copenhagen) "Tenera" series. This vase was manufactured in the 1960s. The decor with dark blue berries was ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunningly designed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Bagatelle Vase signed Lalique originates from France, Circa 1980. An emblematic piece by Lalique first designed in 1939, this v...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Andersson & Johansson Vase for Höganäs Keramik, Sweden
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful Swedish stoneware vase with a double handle designed by John Andersson and Alfred Johansson for Höganäs Keramik. Wonderful neutral color palette featuring brown and tan. Wo...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Jelly Vase Color Ametista
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

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Glass

Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. for C.V.M. Murano A great 'Vetro Soffiato' (blown glass) art glass vase, attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Distributed by Pauli & C...
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1920s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Alabaster Tazza with Carved Fruit, Set of 25 Pieces
Located in Round Top, TX
A large assortment of Italian hand-carved and hand-painted marble and alabaster fruit arranged on a round white marble tazza with a pedestal base. A total of 24 pieces of fruit in ov...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster, Metal

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