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
Renato Bassoli Pair of Glazed Ceramic Sassi Vases, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of glazed earthenware Sassi (stones) sculptures in shades of Mediterranean blue and sea foam green by Renato Bassoli (1915-1982). Bassoli was a multi-disciplined artist with e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Lino Sabattini Silverware "Cardinale" Vase for Christofle, France, 1956
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
A France Mid-Century Modern design vase model “Cardinale” in silvered metal designed by Italian artist Lino Sabattini for Christofle France in 1956,...
Category
1650s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Bay Keramik Wine Red Gold Decorative Vase, 1960s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Midcentury decorative piece with shiny burgundy and lime running glaze. Golden round base and leaf shaped top on the organic floral like shape. Original label under base. Manufacture...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass 1950s Rocket Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and tall, vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass decanter. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Published ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Canne Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy
Located in Uccle, BE
“A Canne” Murano glass vase by Gio Ponti, Venini Murano Italy (Founded in 1921).
Murano glass vase made up of six alternating colored “canes”.
The colors are: Red, Green, Mole Gray, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Monumental Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large scale Murano art glass vase, having blue ground with multi color millefiore highlights. Nice modernist cylindrical form, impressi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Midcentury Modern Studio Pottery Vase Set by Scheurich, West Germany 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Art Studio Pottery Jug Vase set by Scheurich Europ Linie, West Germany 1960's. Model 407-35. Dark to light green glazed pot. In very good condition. Each va...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Gianni Tosin Lava & Blue Glaze Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic Italian modernist pottery vase by Gianni Tosin.
With Gambone style mottled blue glaze and raised cream colored 'lava' decoration.
Stamped I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Finnish Arabia Geometric Brown Decor Vase, Bäck, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern ceramic vase with chocolate and caramel brown colors on tiered geometric relief pattern. Designed by Göran Bäck for Finnish A...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese 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
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
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modern Blue Ruffled Rim 14" Tall Blown Glass Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in West Chester, PA
Large vintage blue ruffled rim blown glass vase. The solid blue hue is lighter than cobalt. Measuring roughly 14" tall by roughly 9" in diameter at the top. Unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Cenedese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Neon Yellow Italian Murano Glass Obelisk
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare 'new old stock' polished faceted Murano glass obelisk in a beautiful light neon yellow colored / coloured glass, made circa 1970. Won...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Glass Bianco & Murrine Bottle Vase by Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Ermanno Toso white bottle form Venetian glass vase with murrine throughout.
Of similar form to the bottle vases in Toso's Nerox line.
Base bears a Fratelli Toso, made i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique 1970s Franco Bucci Ceramic Vase: 'Whistle' with Two Mouths
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Make a bold statement in your home with this extraordinary ceramic vase designed by Franco Bucci in the 1970s. Dubbed the "Whistle" vase for its distinctive dual-mouthed design, this piece is a testament to Bucci's innovative approach to ceramic art.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this large vase features a sleek and modern silhouette with two openings that resemble whistles. Its smooth ceramic surface exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, while its unique form adds a playful touch to any space.
In excellent vintage condition, this vase has been carefully preserved and shows minimal signs of wear, attesting to its quality craftsmanship and durability. Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or filled with your favorite blooms, this vase is sure to command attention and admiration.
Add a touch of mid-century charm and artistic flair to your interior decor with this rare Franco Bucci ceramic...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Tuscan Sicas Sesto Fiorentino Floral Lidded Vessel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade Italian midcentury art nouveau ceramic lidded urn jar manufactured by Sicas Sesto Fiorentino. Adorned with warm Tuscany yellow, dark gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Italian 1950s Fiamma Light Blue Golden Floral Decor Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Organically shaped Italian midcentury porcelain vase manufactured by Studio Fiamma, Sesto Fiorentino in the 1950s. Glazed in a shiny light sky blue color and decorated by hand with l...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage German Vibrant Blue Glass Tree Bark Vase by Ingrid Glas, circa 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern German vase by Ingrid Glas, circa 1970. This beautiful bright blue and clear vase brings a touch of fun and fantasy to...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Otto Meier, Bremen, Germany, 1960s
By Otto Meier
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic stoneware object
Designer and producer:
Otto Meier, Bremen in Germany
Information:
Otto Meier (born March 18, 1903 in Dortmund, † June 1, 1996 in Worpswede) was...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
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
Set of 3 Glass Vase by Emil Funke for Gral Glass, circa 1970s
By Gral Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern German vases by Gral Glass, designed by Emil Funke, circa 1970. These beautiful petrol colored and clear vases bring a touch of...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano Cased Art Glass Decanter
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage Italian Empoli Murano cased art glass Decanter.
Hand blown cased glass pitcher made in the Mid-1955s by the Italian firm Empoli.
Excel...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano glass vases signed Costantini
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large Mid-Century Modern Murano glass vases, signed Costantini. Italy 1970s.
The vases are priced and sold by pair.
The large Italian vases are handmade and entirely in Muran...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowl Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful blue glaze on these 2 vases and bowl from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s.
They are all in good vintage condition.
Dimensions: Large vase H ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Bisque Porcelain Can & Paper Bag Vases by Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter"
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool pair of bisque porcelain "pop art" can & paper bag vases by Tapio Wirkkala for the Rosenthal Studio-Line "Do Not Litter" series, circa 1980s. The vases are in very good vi...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Glazed Ceramic Vase Signed by Angelina Alós, Spain, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Ceramic vase signed by renowned Spanish ceramist Angelina Alós (Valencia, 1917 – Esplugues de Llobregat, 1997), a pivotal figure in contemporary Catalan ceramics. This piece is a tru...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Macchie Vase 'Model 4321', Fulvio Bianconi, Venini Murano, 'Italy'
Located in Uccle, BE
Vase in thick transparent glass, one side of the vase decorated with a "stain" forming an abstract design (macchie means stain in Italian), this stain is dark in color, on the other ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Arabesque Decor Ceramic Pitcher, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central band of the Arabesque decor in two different shades of green and the house signature dark brown rough surface, so characteristic of the Bitossi production during the Mid-Century period. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s.
Measurements:
Height 21cm/ 8.25"
Width 9.5cm/ 3.75"
Depth 9.5cm/ 3.75"
Weight 1.38kg
The brick-shaped Bitossi by Aldo Londi pitchers...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Murano Cobalt Blue Ribbed Vase with Silver Leaf Detailing
Located in CABA, AR
This stunning mid-20th century Murano vase, attributed to the prestigious house of Barovier and Toso, is a true masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. It features a rich cobalt blue h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Jean Megard, Ceramic Vase, Aix-en-Provence 1951
By Jean Mégard
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremly rare pot-bellied vase.
Rich glazes with a juxtaposition of white and light purple and an abstract overprinted decor whose contours go beyond the strict visual field to colon...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Björn Wiinblad
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Op Art vase was produ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Made Cream Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Ceramic Vessel, Ceramic Art
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Madoura Pottery Chouetton Owl Vase A.R. 135, 1952
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Madoura pottery vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Chouetton (Young Wood Owl)". The work, which features two distinct owl faces,...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Blue and Multi-Color Swirl Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
MCM Northern California Pottery Blue Lidded Biscuit Jar by Niels Frederiksen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Northern California Pottery light blue & black lidded biscuit jar signed by Niels Frederiksen. Beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Fat Lava Vase (decor Lora) by Scheurich Keramik Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A sought after Fat Lava vase by Scheurich Keramik.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Gorgeous Yellow Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous yellow vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 9...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Bitossi by Aldo Londi Mid Century Modern Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Aldo Londi was a prominent Italian ceramicist known for his work at Bitossi Ceramiche. Bitossi ceramics are highly regarded for their distinctive designs and craftsmanship, making th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Original murano glass vase by La Murrina, Italy, 1980s
By La Murrina
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage murano glass vase by La Murrina made in Italy in the 1980s.
La Murrina is a symbol of excellence in design with unique glass products “Made in Murano”. Thanks to its strong r...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Barovier Toso Murano Intarsio Mosaic Triangle Tessere Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown red and taupe gray triangle Tessere mosaic Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier, for Barovier e Toso, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Venini Fulvio Bianconi Murano Pink Incamiciato Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, opaline white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural handkerchief Fazzoletto flower vase. Documented to designer Fulvio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Gorgeous Beige by Ca dei Vetrai Vase in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous beige vase in Murano glass by Ca dei Vetrai, handmade in Murano glass. Made in Italy.
Vase diameter 7,87 x 12,99 height inches.
Vase diameter 20 cm x 33 H cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Sommerso Vase by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano, circa 1930s.
A large vetro sommerso bollicine vase designed by Carlo Scarpa between 1934 a...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Murano Glass Vase – A Soft Beauty in Art Glass
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in CABA, AR
This exquisite Murano vase, created in the mid-20th century, is a testament to Venetian craftsmanship at its finest. Its captivating color and soft form, along with the distinctive w...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Murano sommerso Bowl, Italy 1970s
This vintage Murano sommerso bowl from the 1970s is a stunning example of Italian craftsmanship and des...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Kelo by Timo Sarpaneva – Pair of Blown Glass Vases – Venini Murano
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of vases with inverted colors.
For the first vase: The exterior is bright red and the interior is deep black. Between these two layers, there is a thin line of white glass, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Alvar Aalto Savoy Vase Scandinavian Modern for Iittala
By Iittala, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
The beautiful and iconic Scandinavian Modern Alvar Aalto glass vase, aka as the 'Savoy' vase, created by designer Alvar Aalto, 1937, Finland. This clear vase, with original design by...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Vase by Roger Capron in Vallauris, circa 1960.
By Roger Capron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron in Vallauris, circa 1960.
Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, circa 1960 in Vallauris.
H: 21cm, D: 10cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Karl Springer (German/American, 1931-1991), Large Scavo Glass Vessel. Signed.
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scavo, or acid washed, vase in Amethyst by Seguso, Murano Italy, for Karl Springer. Signed on the bottom.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green over cobalt blue Italian art glass perfume bottle. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Archimede Seguso - Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Uranium Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Pink / Peach Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small charming pink / peach Murano glass vase, Italy 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Abstract Mid Century Hebron Glass Vintage Hand Blown Vase
Located in Toronto, CA
This beautiful vase, crafted in the style of Hebron glass, is a unique find. Hand-blown with exceptional skill, it features vibrant colors and intricate patterns typical of Hebron gl...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Rare Edmund Ronaky California Art Pottery Vase Signed
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a rare Edmund Ronaky vase made in California circa the 1960s. The bottom of the vase is signed. Edmund Ronaky was a Hungarian-born artist who produced ware for Jaru Art Produ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Fish Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
By Edward Hald, Orrefors
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fish Graal vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden
A large and heavy vase of the Graal series designed by Edvward Hald for Orrefors Sweden in 1938. Clear ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Spanish Ceramic Vase Purse Shape Signed MG Arroyo Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vase in red and white glazed ceramic made circa 1960.
This vase has a playful side thanks to its very well imitated purse shape. It is adorned with a leather cord.
This style of vase...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Leather
Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Vincenzo Nason Midcentury Modern Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Vase/decorative object attributed to Vincenzo Nason made of black aventurine blown Murano glass with oval body and flat mouth. Made in Murano in the 60s. Please watch the video and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Bitossi pottery large bowl or flower pot, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic rather large Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic bowl or flower pot from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern retro classic, with really nice glazing, the colors are w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
Vintage Teardrop Posy Vase, English, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Decor, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage teardrop posy vase. An English, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Excellent colour and blown glass form
Displays a desirable ag...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Glass Ball Vase by Daum Nancy, Signed, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This large vase exudes timeless elegance and sophistication, showcasing Daum Nancy's legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and artistic mastery.
The vase features a mesmerizing purple...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Made Cream Ceramic Vase, Ceramic Sculpture, Ceramic Vessel, Ceramic Art
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
Joseph Skoby is a Southern Californian whose work is inspired by the nature of his native state. His ceramics, created in his own lush garden, recall his intimate dance with the ocea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
Vintage Italian Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Sculptural Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Bertoncello sculptural ceramic vase from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, is a remarkable piece of Italian ceramic artistry. Roberto Rigon was a notable designer associated with...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay
1960's Modernist Porcelain Vases Collection by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Stunning collection of 5 1970's Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain vases collection by various designers, in good vintage condition with minor wear and patina.
They are all diff...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Alfredo Barbini Ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Alfredo Barbini ribbed 'Corallo Oro' Vase, 1960s.
A large Venetian art glass vase designed by Alfredo Barbini for Vetreria Alfredo Barbini ca. 1960s. Thick ribbed and twisted glass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1970s Astonishing Blue Vase by Jean Close' for Michielotto. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing green vase by Jean Close' for Michielotto. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition and signed with the Jean Close' Atelier label.
Dimension:
diam 6,29 x 1...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Set of 3 "Scavo" Vases in Murano Glass, Vetri d'Arte Seguso, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous collection of three "SCAVO" Murano pearlescent glass vases in pink, turquoise and grey color. These incredibly beautiful and rare objects were produced by Seguso Vetri d'Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Grey and Blue Stripes Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large stoneware glazed decorative vase. Midcentury era design featuring hand drawn strips of blue colored glaze, Germany, 1960s. Perfect condition. Measures: Height 40 cm.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Red Aluminum Kitchen Canisters or Jars, 4 Pieces, circa 1960
By Metal Arts Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
Those cute Mid-Century-Modern 1960s kitchen canisters or cookie jars feature an apple-shaped container in red enamel aluminum in assorted graduated sizes. You have four pieces in thi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Metal
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Mosaic Shaped Vase Snowflake Motif Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic, shaped vase with snowflake motif
In exceptional original condition
Circa 1960's
Signed Gerbino to base
Height 4.5 inch, Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Warren Hullow Glazed Stoneware Pottery Weed Pot Twig Vase Vessel 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Modernist vessel by American ceramic artist Warren Hullow of Hickory Grove Studio circa 1970s
Shallow ovoid form in matte white glaze with vertical center resist detail
Incised sign...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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