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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
Hand-Crafted Red Murano Double Vase, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian vase designed in the 1970´s. The vase is hand-crafted in Murano glass with a cylindrical shape, in red and yellow.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 5
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm, Denmark 1960s. Set of 5. Five pieces of gorgeous Danish vintage ceramic from Soholm. This set consists of: - Tall vase no. 3329. 25.5...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

French Pierre Cardin Pink Flower Glass Vase, Signed, 1980s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous decorative chic glass vase in light pink - rose color, made of glass. With original label "Pierre Cardin" and signature "Pierre Cardin" engraved in the glass (see all pictu...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Set of 3 Porcelain Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Op Art porcelain vases, set of 3 Producer: Rosenthal, Germany Designer: Björn Wiinblad Decade: 1970s This original vintage Op Art vase set was produced in th...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Italian Multicolor Vase of Ceramica Pucci Model Ragno N°1172
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vase made by Pucci in 1952. Signed and numbered at the base. Excellent and original conditions. Beautiful and particular gold finish in relief that represents spiders. Idea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Cenedese Rare Vintage Trio of Blue Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of three Venetian Murano blue colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids. Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Italian glass and perfect for the storage sweets or snacks in the kitchen or for cotton wool buds or cosmetics in a bathroom or for make-up or jewellery or cotton wool buds and such accessoires. Similar in style to the original designs of apothecary jars from the 19th and early 20th century. Measurements are circa: Large jar - 18.8cm tall by 10.7cm wide Medium jar - 15.7cm tall by 10.7cm wide Small jar - 12.5cm tall by 10.7cm wide. Rare set of jars...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in blue-grey hues.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 decanters available). Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanter. Documented...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Large Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Textured Facetted Art Glass Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and solid Italian Murano glass vase from the 1970s by Alessandro Mandruzzato. It has a wonderful asymmetrical shape with a polished front and back and textured ice glass ...
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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

Round Copper Watering Can
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely vintage watering can, fully functional and ideal for the inside plants, a greenhouse area or your smaller garden plants... pretty enough ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Rectangle Concrete Outdoor Handle Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This designer on-trend architectural rectangular concrete planter is by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit, crafted circa 1968, Switze...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Concrete

1980's "Signed" Studio Made Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
1980's modern "Signed" studio made pottery vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use,
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Murano Glass Undulated Textured Sides Vase by Mandruzzato, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
This sommerso Murano glass vase is a striking piece of Mid-Century artistry. Hand-crafted using the classical Mandruzatto technique, the vase showcases and undulated form with textu...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Sommerso

1960s Bitossi Rectangular Vase by Aldo Londi with Signature
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Bitossi rectangular vase by Aldo Londi with Signature. This rare and sculptural Italian ceramic vase is executed in green glazed ceramic with geometric floral embossing, black sides and rim. Signature on bottom of vessel. A refined yet whimsical design characteristic of the best Italian ceramics...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Very Large San Marino Bottle Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
Located in Melbourne, AU
An unusually large example of San Marino tourist pottery with 'Smalto Roccia' or 'Lava' glaze. The brightly colored blue panel illustrates a Mediterran...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Börne Augustsson Glass Vases for Åseda, Sweden 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two Scandinavian Modern, Börne Augustsson Swedish midcentury soft form glass vases in an amber colored glass. Made by Åseda (not signed), circa 1948.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Este Ceramiche for Tiffany & Co. Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase and Lid, Urn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Este Ceramiche for Tiffany & Co. Hand painted floral sweetheart porcelain vase and lid, urn or perhaps even a cookie jar. Lovely, rare piece...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

1950s Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Ceramic San Marino Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red veraci vase designed and hand-crafted in San Marino in the Fifties, it's in perfect condition overall. It is a vibrant and eye-catching piece of ceramic art. Hand-painted in bo...
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Mid-20th Century Sammarinese Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Sculpture Ceramic Black Design Italy 1950/60s Carlo Zauli Attr
Located in Palermo, IT
Stunning black ceramic sculpture, informal spherical body with narrow and short neck, inclined circular mouth. Serial number 36/200. Recommended piece. Please watch the video and pho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Large Red Murano Glass Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli Attributed, Italy 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass vase Origin: Murano, Italy Design: Flavio Poli attributed. Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass vases was designed by Fla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Gio Ponti Style Large Decorative Vase with Floral Motifs, Deruta, 1950s, Italy
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
An exquisite large decorative vase from Deruta, Italy, dating from around 1950, beautifully embodying the spirit and elegance reminiscent of Gio Ponti's iconic style. The vase, handc...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Jean-Pierre Viot 20th century design stoneware ceramic vase handmade 1969
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Viot Grey stoneware ceramic vase Realised in 1969 20th century design ceramic Signed height 18 cm Large 8 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

1960s Giovanni DeSimone Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Pottery Vase ITALY
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Art pottery from Italy DeSimone hand painted ceramic pottery vase. Giovanni De Simone Italian colorful vase 5.63 tall x 3.75 diameter Preowned ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Paint

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut-to-clear, 1950s by Val Saint-Lambert. Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenl...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Edward Moulthrop Wild Cherry Bowl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual solid wild cherry bowl by Ed Moulthrop. A great example of American craft and wood working. A quick not note about EM. "Ed Moulthrop (1916-2003...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Cherry

Set of Raymond Loewy for Thomas Vases, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of all white "Fischmaul" vases by Raymond Loewy for Thomas, Germany, 1970, two different sizes (H=11 W=5.75" D=4.0" and H=9.25", W=5.0", D=3.5").
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Glazed Ceramic Abstract Brown, White Stripe Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative Kyoto Ikebana vase designed in Sweden in ceramic with fine, brown stripes on a chalky white back ground and a contrasting glazed brown interior,
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Carl-Harry Stålhane, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Flower Ceramic Vase by ILKRA Ceramics, Germany 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Flower pottery vase with white glazed vertical lines divide the vase in chocolate brown surfaces a beautiful piece of decorative art. signed.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Italian Pink Murano Glass Vase, By Tommaso Buzzi, 1990s
Located in Meda, MB
This vase was produced in Italy, more precisely in Murano, which is the world's capital for glass manufacturing, in the 1990s by Tommaso Buzzi for Venini. The inside is in white Mura...
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1990s 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

Ceramic pitcher with geometrical polychrom pattern, Roger Capron, Vallauris
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic pitcher by Roger Capron. Glazed ceramic with geometrical decoration in shades of red, yellow, blue and black. This pattern is referred to as " Pavés " (pavers) This shape ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Organic Modern Crackle Glaze Raku Pottery Vase by Tony Evans 1970s California
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern large bulbous Raku Pottery Vase from Evans Ceramics from California, 1970s. Mixture of ivory crackle glaze and band of matte dark brown...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery, Ceramic

Korean Light Celadon Goryeo Bud Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage vase features craquelure glaze in light celadon color with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the dis...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery

1960s Gorgeous Green Vase by Ind. Vetraria Valdarnese. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green vase by Industria Vetraria Valdarnese, mouth-blown glass and handmade. Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Vase diameter 9,05 x 9,...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Mid century Sevres vase France porcelain form Decoeur 3 cobalt blue gold
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Fantastic mid century vase in gilt decor over rich dark blue ground. Form #3 designed by Emile Decoeur (1876-1953) On the bottom marked with green Sevres 1950 - stamp Red Sevres...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Original Lalique Perfume Bottle "Les Anemone" French, Circa 1946 (Signed)
Located in Incline Village, NV
Original and authentic Rene Lalique designed perfume bottle; France circa 1946, marketed to the United States as "Two Flowers" perfume or scent bottle. The beautiful cut glass design...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Red Danish Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Scandinavian modern red colored glass vases, Designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark, 1960s. Measure: height 24.5 cm labeled
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Jean Austruy Large White and Grey Free Form Ceramic Pitcher, circa 1960
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Austruy Large white and grey free form ceramic vase or pitcher Signed under the base circa 1960 Original perfect condition M...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Bertoncello by Roberto Rigon Mid Century Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing ceramic Mid-Century Modern vase made in Italy, circa 1960s. This is a beautiful ceramic vase. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites. Nice col...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
G. Giacobbe Murano Millefiori Glass Pitcher / Vase, Italy, 1950s.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1960's Pink Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern pink Murano glass vase, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Studio Glass Vase by Hana Machovska for Mstisov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This Mid-Century Studio Glass Vase by Hana Machovska for Mstisov, dating to the 1960s, is a stunning example of Czech glass artistry. Crafted f...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Eva & Johannes Andersen Mid-Century Danish Sgraffito Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Danish mid-century sgraffito art pottery vase by Evan & Johannes Andersen and dating from around 1960. The ceramic vase has a modernist abstract stylized design and is of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vallauris Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, France circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Mid-Century modernist ceramic vase was crafted in Vallauris, France circa 1950. The chunky scalloped shape has a unique motif created from drips of colors contrasted by a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful Bay Keramik vase with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very g...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Umberto Zannoni Grey Ceramic Vase with Squiggles, Signed
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid ceramic vase signed Umberto Zannoni Faenza of fine Italian manufacture Zirardini in the 1950s. Signed, Original Label. The marvellous vase has a round base from which the b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Paolo Venini Murano Italy Midcentury Glass Vase “Incisi” Serie, 1956
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Truncated cone vase from the “Incisi” series designed by Paolo Venini for Venini Murano, heavy blown glass with overlapping colors of amethyst, crystal and carnelian, etched on the o...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano Orange Footed Vase Freeform Handkerchief
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous mid-20th century Italian Murano Venetian Fulvio Bianconi style hand blown bright orange art glass decorative Fazzoletto handkerchief footed vase. Sculptural exquisite vase in organic form with bright orange, green and yellow colors with white bubbles. Beautiful decorative piece for any table or shelf, large footed vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Small French Vallauris Clay Mosaic Vase by Ceramicist Jean GERBINO
Located in New York, NY
A small French "clay mosaic" vase by ceramicist Jean Gerbino, mosaic patterning is in blue, cream, brown and greens. Signed on the bottom "Vallauris". Measures:- Diameter: 3.5, He...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

California Design MCM Hand-Carved Inlaid Mixed Wood Vase by Heinz Norhausen
Located in San Diego, CA
A absolutely gorgeous California design MCM hand-carved inlaid mixed wood vase by Heinz Norhausen, circa 1970s. The simple and elegant vase is made of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Burl, Maple, Rosewood

Small Op Art Vase Porcelain German Vase by KPM Berlin Ceramics, Germany, 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: OP art porcelain vase Producer: KPM Berlin ceramics, Germany Decade: 1960s This original vintage OP art vase was produced and designed by KPM Berli...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Raku Vase, Signed James Franklin, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a snakeskin pattern raku vase made by James Franklin in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The handmade pottery is signed "James" on the bottom. This unique vessel could be used decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Barovier & toso xx century decorative bullicant vase
Located in Palermo, IT
Barovier & Toso 1950s with bullicant workmanship: This beautiful Barovier & Toso vase, dating from 1950, is an exquisite example of Venetian glassmaking mastery. Made using the "bul...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Stained Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Blue White and Green Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Murano blue white and green glass vase. Vintage square based vase with flared neck. Italy, circa 1960s. Dimensions: 5.75” square base x 9.25” height.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Midcentury Set of 6 "Goti De Fornasa" Red Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler, 1998
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of red glasses with Millefiori murrina decoration. This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass master with his emp...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

French Ceramic Vase with Handles from Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzling glazed ceramic vase, the primary pale yellow and the floral designs are truly eye catching. Made in Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio. It can enhance any shelf, ta...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Carl Auböck Model #3794 'Aorta' Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3794 'Aorta' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkstät...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s. Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Mid-Century Bay Keramik Bodo Mans Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A Bay with moulded runic patterns, designed by Bodo Mans, this pattern was quite popular during the 1960s. This tall vase is in a very good condition and has...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Chenille

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

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Murano Glass

Phytomorphic Sculptural Wooden Vase, 1960, Italy
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This striking phytomorphic sculptural wooden vase, crafted in Italy in the 1960s, embodies the elegance and organic beauty of mid-century Italian design. The vase features a unique, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Wood, Poplar

Vintage West Germany Vases Set of 3, 1970s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage West Germany vases set of 3, 1970s. Trio of pottery vases from German manufacturer Scheurich. Identical form and size, but with different...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Four Miniature Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand – 1950s–60s A beautiful set of four stoneware miniature vases by the Swedish designer Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for Rörstrand, o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Baccarat crystal rectangular vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Baccarat Rectangular Crystal Vase This Baccarat crystal vase is a piece that stands out for its classic design and the exceptional quality of its crystal. Its rectangular shape that ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Midcentury Claudio Pulli Polychromed Enameled Ceramic Italian Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This polychrome ceramic vase is a marvelous production by Claudio Pulli, one of the greatest Sardinian artists of the 20th century. The vase was produced for I.S.O.L.A. and is mad...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color 517-45 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase XXXL version Model: 517-45 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produce...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Korean Light Celadon Maebyeong Vase, Flying Cranes and Clouds
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage vase features craquelure glaze in light celadon color with motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that common to Korean Goryeo ware. It has the distinct Maebyong shape with small opening, short neck, round shoulder, wide base, and constricted waist. The vase is signed on the bottom by the artist. We are offering a larger Maebyeong Vase in deeper shade of celadon in separate listing. Maebyong is the Korean pronunciation for the Chinese Meiping...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery

1980s Giovanni Cenedese Modernist Brown and Amber Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An extremely rare vase designed and manufactured in Murano by Giovanni Cenedese. Its acid signed on a side, brown and amber bubble murano glass it's in very good conditions. The Vas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Glazed ceramic bottle or flask, Roger Capron, Vallauris. 1960
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Long neck ceramic bottle or flask. White glazed ceramic with geometrical red, yellow and black linear decoration. For this shape, this is a rare example of an " mute " bottle, i.e wi...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Midcentury Set of 12 "Goti De Fornasa" Colorful Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Magnificent series of twelve Murano glasses in Venetian blown glass. This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Tradition wants that the Murano glass maste...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Royal Haeger Vase Crackle Teal and Lava Glaze Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage long neck vase was made by Royal Haeger in 1950s. It is decorated in glossy, complex blue teal crackle glaze with lighter, highly textured lava glaze accents, streaming in b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Midcentury Turquoise Italian Ceramic Vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci, circa 1960
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautifully detailed vase in vibrant turquoise (green / blue) with textured sgraffito shoulder and neck by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy, circa 1960s. Wonderful whimsical embossed ani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay, Ceramic

Mid-century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Scheurich Keramik, Rörstrand, Bitossi, and Venini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $114,459 while the average work can sell for $803.

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