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
Alessandro Mandruzzato Blue and Yellow Sommerso Murano Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A stunning vintage Sommerso Murano glass vase, designed by Flavio Poli and crafted by Alessandro Mandruzzato, showcases a captivating combination of blue, yellow, and clear hues.
Thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of Three Vases by Rudi Stahl, Germany, 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three ceramic vases designed by Rudi Sthal, Germany 1970. The lower parts show a rough finish while the top parts are glazed in different tones of deep blue, burnt yellow and ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$690 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Midcentury Scheurich Large Vase Decor Amsterdam in Mustard Glaze
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This large vase was made around 1965 by the West German pottery house Scheurich Keramik. The large vase features the famous 'Amsterdam' onion shaped relief motive. The Amsterdam seri...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Hirschberg Bubbel glas vaas van Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg with Label 1960s Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
Hirschberg Bubbel glas vaas van Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg With Label
Which create bubbles in the glass to give an intriguing naturalistic effect. His extensive designs are still being r...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Sculptural Vase in Solid Copper, France, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural vase in solid copper, France, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Vintage Art Glass Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Art glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1967
A large vintage art glass vase designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Ken Shores Gold Luster Feather Funk Pottery Ceremonial Bowl #6 In Mirrored Case
By Ken Shores
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gold luster funk pottery fetish bowl embellished with applied feathers at its rim created by Ken Shores of Oregon, circa 1960s. Bowl is mounted in an acry...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Feathers, Ceramic
Ed Moulthrop Large Bowl in Figured Sweetgum Wood
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large and impressive turned centerpiece bowl by Edward Moulthrop. Made of figured sweetgum wood and signed on the bottom. It's big at 14" diameter and 9.5" in height.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
French Enameled Vase Longwy Manufacture Blue with Vegetal Motifs circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Decorative numbered vase Émaux of Longwy. French glazed art pottery, flowers on a blue background, hand-painted enameled.
The Longwy pottery factory has been in existence since the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Tobia Scarpa Occhi Vase for Venini
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in Bochum, NRW
Tobia Scarpa ‘Occhi’ bottle, Venini, Italy, 1960s.
Colorless glass, red bordered murinne, arranged like a chessboard and merged. Quadrangular shape, roun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
$5,191 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Murano Thick Faceted Sommerso Glass Vase, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian Murano Thick Faceted Sommerso Glass Vase, 1970s.
Murano glass vase attributed to Flavia Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato Italy.
The color is clear and purple or old rose.
V...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Saint Clement French Mid-20th Century Ceramic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning French mid-century ceramic vase by St. Clement. This gorgeous vase is very decorative has a wonderful black background with green overtones. It almost appears to be in motio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
French Crystal Vase Daume Manufactures Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crystal vase circa 1960, France.
from Daume manufactures in the East of France.
Good condition.
Shipping:
L 21 P14 H21 2,1 KG
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ship's Merlot Decanter, English Crystal Glass, Wine, Spirit, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ship's Merlot decanter. An English, cut crystal glass full bodied wine or spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Delightfully formed decanter w...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut Glass
Mid-century Hawaiian Acid Etched Bamboo Glass Block Vase w/ Monkey Pod Wood Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A mid-century acid-etched bamboo botanical motif glass block vase with a monkey pod wood base in the style of Dorothy Thorpe features a distinctive square shape with a clean-cut top ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Signed Giuliano Tosi Large Colorful Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and colorful hand blown Murano glass vase by Maestro Giuliano Tosi. Vibrant colors of blue, orange, green and red that blend with and overlap one another. Raised shapes and textures also add to the unique form of this vase by one of the art forms greatest designers.
From Murano net:
Master Giuliano Tosi, born in 1942, hails from a lineage steeped in glassmaking tradition dating back to 1483. His journey with glass began at the tender age of 12, under the tutelage of Master Albino Carrara. Recognizing Tosi's burgeoning mastery, Carrara gifted him his corteo, an essential glass-cutting tool...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Royal Copenhagen Tenera Huge Vase Decor by Inge-Lise Koefoed 1990s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Very tall vase from the Royal Copenhagen Tenera series.
The bold hand painted decor is designed by Inge-Lise Koefoed.
The vase was manufactured...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid Century Modern Electric Blue Vase
Located in Munich, DE
This well proportioned glass vase was created in 1950 ca in France, possibly in Biot / Côte d'Azur. The glas does show the typical air bubbles one is accustomed to see in glass blown...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Advertising Bottle, Giant Perfume Bottle, Guerlain Perfume, Chamade, Crystal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Guerlain perfume, Chamade, crystal, circa 1960.
Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Guerlain perfume,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Aventurine Swirl Clouds Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, sky blue and copper aventurine fleck swirls over white Italian art glass flower vase. The vase is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
By Moretti, Carlo Moretti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles
Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Ceramic Vase
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage ceramic vase in blue and cream glaze, Circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$68 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Purple Glass Set of Ten Italian Empoli Genie Bottles, Vases and Candy Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative aubergine, amethist, plum coloured purple set of ten different size and colour Italian art glass bottles, vases and apothecary or candy jars.
Mention Italian glass and probably everyone’s mind immediately leaps to Venice and Murano.
But there is another almost equally famous centre of Italian glass making known as Empoli.
Empoli glass is generally much simpler and does not have the intricately applied trim or decorations associated with Venetian and Murano pieces.
The simple traditional styles of Empoli glass were quickly adapted to the abstract shapes of mid 20th century modernism. It became hugely popular as a decorative home accent, and was exported across the world.
Now they are highly sought after by international collectors and look beautiful arranged together.
This set consists of three pressed genie bottles and seven blown glass items.
The bottles have their stopper and all items are different in design, shape and size (height with stopper):
Large striped swirl genie bottle, pressed glass, 53cm high, ø 13.5cm (20.9"x5.3")
Diamond design pressed 'genie' bottle, pressed glass, 55cm high, ø 13cm diameter (21.7"x5.1")
Angular 4 sided genie bottle with dancing women, pressed glass, 48cm high, 15x15cm depth and width (18.9"x5.9")
Carafe with clear handle and foot, without stopper, marked, made in Italy, blown glass, 38cm high, ø 13cm (15"x5.1")
Large cognac glass, blown glass, 27cm high, ø 18cm (10.6"x7.1")
Small cognac glass, blown glass, 23cm high, ø 13cm (9.1"5.1")
Optic bubble small vase on clear foot, blown glass, clear glass foot, 22cm high, ø 10cm (8.7"x3.9")
Small long vase with swirl design, blown glass, 25cm high, ø 8cm (9.8"x 3.1")
Bonbon or candy jar with clear foot and handle, blown glass, 24cm high, ø 11cm (9.5"x4.3")
Small bonbon or candy jar with clear foot and handle, blown glass, 16cm high, ø 11cm (6.3"x4.3")
Like Murano glass in the 1950s-1960s the great majority of Empoli glass was marked only with relatively generic “Made in Italy” paper or foil label. Over time, many of the original labels have fallen off and the majority of Empoli MCM glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Campbells Tomato Soup Trash Can Metal Pop Art Icon Vintage Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A nice relic of the late 70s, a metal bedroom wastebasket in clean condition. A Campbells Tomato Soup Trash Can. Makers marking on bottom. Showing wear, with 235265some dents and sc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Chartreuse Green Ceramic Bud Vase by Carlton Ware, England, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking chartreuse bud vase by Carlton Ware, crafted in England circa 1960s. Known for their bold colour palettes and high-gloss glazes, Carlton Ware was a notable name in mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Unknown Florentine Italian Pottery Plate
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown
Importer: Florentine Originals
Period or model: Mid-Century Modern.
Specs: Pottery
Condition:
This unknown Florentine Italian pottery plate...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Vintage ceramic bottle by Velimir Dordevic, Serbia, 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage ceramic bottle by Velimir Dordevic made in Serbia in the 1970s.
Velimir Dordevic - representative of the Serbia Pirot pottery school, whose activities span half a century of ...
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Mid-20th Century Serbian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Barovier Toso Murano Labels and Signed Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown pink spots, random bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso company. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Willy Rizzo Midcentury Large Chrome and Brass Ice Bucket, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous large mid-century ice bucket in a combination of chrome and brass. This incredibly stylish and unique object is attributed to Willy Rizzo and was produced in Italy during th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel, Stainless Steel
West German Mid-Century Blue & Turquoise Glaze Floor Vase by Scheurich c. 1970
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and very rare color combination of vivid bright ocean blue and turquoise tall floor standing vase or umbrella stand by West German Pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (Ceramic), circa 1970s. Add a splash of color / colour to your home decor with this beautiful blue and turquoise "Lava" glaze which instantly makes one think of beautiful warm sunny beaches and tropical ocean waters. Would make a great umbrella stand or walking stick holder...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Pottery
$1,274 Sale Price
40% Off
large vase Rosenthal Bjorn winblad studio line
Located in Catania, IT
large vase Rosenthal Bjorn winblad studio line from the 60s. For sale a magnificent porcelain vase from the prestigious **Rosenthal** manufactu...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
1980s Tall White Porcelain Soft Floral Collar Vase, Arzberg
By Arzberg
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall and slender bone white sculptural porcelain vase. Smooth clean cylinder shape with soft asymmetrical organic floral collar. Stamped under base.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Arzb...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Bitossi Attrib. Blue Pottery Vase with Figurative Design
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare Italian modern hand-thrown, hand carved, and hand painted blue pottery vase with figurative design, attributed to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Ditmar Urbach Ceramic Vase From Julie Collection, Czechoslovakia 1964
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful ceramic vase and in excellent condition without any wear. Produced by Ditmar Urbach in Czechoslovakia in 1964. The vase was designed as part of Julie Collection. Original s...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$153 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-Century German Large Floor Vase
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern ceramic floor vase hand painted with abstract motifs. Made in Germany in the 1960s
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1940s Murano Handkerchief Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning example of mid-20th century Venetian glassmaking, this Murano vase is executed in the fazzoletto style—named for its resemblance to a handkerchief caught mid-twirl. The un...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Hand-painted Ceramic 'Tissues' Jar, Italy 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded porcelain jar with an amazing hand-painted pattern.
Designed and produced by Piero Fornasetti in Milano, Italy. Early production, 1960s.
Great original conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Blin (circa 1950s)
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic pitcher / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The pitcher, in the form perhaps of a proud French coq or even an owl is in a subtle, greenish hue, almost marble...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Signed California Studio Pottery Tenmoku Glazed Art Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully designed, large glazed artisan California studio pottery vase. The piece appears to be colored with a Tenmoku glaze (sometimes also spelled "temmoku" or "temoku") - a...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien "Open Minds" Kosta Boda Art Glass Large Face Bowl Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Ulrica Hydman-Vallien "Open Minds" Kosta Boda art glass large vase/pedestal bowl. Made in Sweden and is signed on the bottom. Excellent condition with no issues. No chips, no cracks,...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Pottery Vase Earth Tones
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern sculptural pottery vase with earth tones.
Signed at the bottom, unable to read the signature.
USA circa the 1960s.
Dimensions: 7.5" ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
German Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German Mid-century ceramic vase, Germany, 1960s. Measures: Height: 45cm - 17.7 in., Diameter : 22cm - 8.7 in. Marked under the base (see photo).
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase Fazzoletto by Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A large Fazzoletto vase in lattimo glass with yellow and clear glass overlay. It was manufactu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Carstens 1950s Vintage Midcentury Turquoise Black & Gold West German Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage midcentury West German vessel or vase by Carstens Tonnieshof made post war circa 1950s with a turquoise blue and black glaze with gold details and white lines of dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$279 Sale Price
40% Off
Architectural Pottery "Tire Planter" by John Follis in Matte Red Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery small "Tire"' planter designed by John Follis in matte red glaze. The planter shows patina consistent with use and age. Structurally sound with minor glaze loss...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970 Pino Castagna Italian Studio Ceramic Red White Sculpture Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase
Pino Castagna
Italy, 1970
Iconic Sculpture Vase
Polychrome Ceramic
Artist Sign under the base
Perfect condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970's Mid -Century Bronze Vases by Esa Fedrigolli
Located in New York, NY
Set of 2 1970's Italian Handcrafted and signed Bronze vases by Esa Fedrigolli
The Organically shaped vases depict forms of lines in the shape of waves.
Each vase has created its own...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Labeled Gullaskruf Mid-Century Modern Swedish Art Glass Vase
By Gullaskruf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large Mid-Century Modern Swedish art glass vase.
By Gullaskruf.
Design attributed to Arthur Carlsson Percy.
In smoky grey glass with a large rounded base and flared n...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Bitossi Aldo Londi Midcentury Vintage Italian Large Ceramic Vase/Pitcher, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Valencia, VC
Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design
A striking example of Aldo Londi’s masterful work, this large ceramic vase embodies the timeless influence of Neolithic utility pottery, reinterpreted through Bitossi’s signature craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic sgraffito hand decor, inspired by Etruscan ceramics, this piece is part of the Sahara line, distinguished by its earthy, textured aesthetic. Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Majolica, Earthenware, Clay
$801 Sale Price
45% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vase Decor Confetti by Steuler Keramik Germany
By Steuler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful timeless piece of ceramics by Steuler Keramik Germany. Decor Confetti.
Category
1950s German Vintage 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
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Decorative Object Vase Barovier&Toso Murano Glass Midcentury Italian Design 1940
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass vase with ribbed relief, narrow neck and wide mouth. Handmade, attributed to Barovier&Toso, Italy 1940s/50s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Wei...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Vase Planter Centerpiece, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic modernist rectangular centerpiece Ikebana vase or planter. Great glaze with a textured design on the front. Retains the original paper label in Japanese. Japan, 1960
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Aluminum Conical Sculpture Vase Urn Artist Signed
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant in it's direct form. Artist signed with a large S in a open circle. In very good vintage condition with minimal wear. 20.75 in height with a base that is 5 inch sq...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum
Perfume Bottle, Giant, Vanderbilt Perfume Advertising Bottle, Gloria Vanderbilt.
By Gloria Vanderbilt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Perfume bottle, giant, Vanderbilt perfume advertising bottle, Gloria Vanderbilt, crystal, circa 1960.
Advertising bottle, giant perfume bottle, Vanderbilt perfume, Gloria Vanderbilt...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Claudio Pulli Polychrome Enameled Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning polychrome enameled ceramic vase designed and signed on the bottom by Claudio Pulli, one of the greated Sardinian artists of the 20th century. This charming vase was realize...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Japanese White Pyramid Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Japanese White Pyramid Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$100 Sale Price
20% Off
Bretislav Novak Blue and Clear Sommerso Art Glass Vase
By Bretislav Novak, Sr.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural Sommerso block vase in blue and clear glass by Bretislav Novak, Czech Republic, 1950s.
Vibrant blue glass submerged into crear lass using the Sommerso technique.
Faceted...
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
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
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