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
Salviati Murano Glass Bottle
By Salviati
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare clear Murano glass bottle with stopper designed circa 1970 by Salviati, Murano, Italy.
Beautiful original condition, a few superficial scratches at the bottom.
Signed at the bot...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Mid-Century Modern design ceramic glazed vase designed by Italian artist Guido Gambone decorated with an abstract drawing and logo of the artist under the base, 1950s.
Please note...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Innocenti '1926-1958'
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Two-tone ceramic pitcher in black slip and white glaze.
Decorated with verticals stripes on the sides and on the handle.
Vallauris, France
Signed : " D.I"
Circa 1950.
Dime...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
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
Materials
Porcelain
Glazed ceramic bottle or flask, Roger Capron, Vallauris. 1960
By Roger Capron
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
Materials
Ceramic
Cenedese Tall Cobalt Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall deep cobalt blue vase by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color to your interior - imagine glass like this ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
XL Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for Bay, West Germany 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful extra large West German pottery floor vase created by house designer Bodo Mans featuring the very rare ¨Pharaon Decor¨ in a green forest hue glaze. Hand-produced in West G...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pink Murano Floral Vase with Footed Base by Fratelli Toso, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern large footed bowl or vase in pink fuchsia Murano glass. hand blown using Sommerso technique whereby the pink glass is submerged wi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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Murano Glass
Tommaso Buzzi for Venini "Incamiciato" Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1989
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Naples, IT
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini.
Clear, white and green. With original label.
Signed: Venini Italia '89.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Set of Six Green Gold Murano Drinking Glasses with Jug, 1990
Located in Murano, Venezia
Set of 6 "Balloton" glasses and jug in blown Murano glass in green color with 24-karat gold leaf decoration
This set is called "Goti De Fornasa". Trad...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Robert Mapplethorpe's Venini Bianconi Fazzoletto Opaque White & Oyster-Green
By Venini
Located in Sharon, CT
An early large Venini Fazzoletto Vase. By Venini to the Fulvio Bianconi design, circa 1950. Signed clearly with the three line signature. Retains stickers from Christies. This is lot 130 from 1989 Robert Mapplethorpe Collection Christies Auction.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Gucci Stag Stirrup Cup Vase, Brass, Gold Washed, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci stag stirrup cup, brass, gold washed, Signed. The largest of the stag stirrup cups. Can be displayed resting on the stag's antlers and used as a vase ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
A Rare Murano Antonio da Ros, Gino Cenedese, Alexandrite Glass Vase Murrine Band
Located in Bochum, NRW
This is a scarce and hard-to-find version of this specific vase model with an everted rim designed by Antonio da Ros and executed by Gino Cenedese. The only one in Alexandrite glass ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Dark-Yellow Italian Single Murano Glass Vase, Vintage Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-yellow, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian single vase made of hand blown colored Murano glass, in good condition. The décor piece is enhanced by detailed bubbles. Wear consis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Mid Century Fat Lava West German Art Pottery Jasba Ceramic Vase, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
This Jasba Ceramics piece, hand-produced in West Germany circa the 1950s, features a distinctive aquamarine color shade complemented by the timeless classical cracked Cortina décor glaze. The unique aquamarine hue and cracked glaze finish create a striking visual effect, highlighting the skilled craftsmanship of mid-century ceramic artistry.
Jasba Ceramics is renowned for its high-quality, hand-crafted pieces, and this item is no exception. The combination of the unusual color and the intricate cracked glaze technique makes it a standout addition to any collection of vintage ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Glazed ceramic bottle or flask, Roger Capron, Vallauris. 1960
By Roger Capron
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
Materials
Ceramic
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli.
Saucer-shaped vase in blown glass.
Referenced under number 13306 in the Seguso archives
The model designed in 1962.
In sommerso glass, the gray body...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Materials
Ceramic
John Player Treen Humidor Tobacco Jar By Macabo, Milan, Italy Circa 1950's
By Macabo
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb treen mid century tobacco jar with brass pipe decoration to lid
Made by Macabo in Milan, Italy for English tobacco company John Player
Stamped Macabo Cusano to base. Has origi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Murano Barovier & Toso School Art Glass Vase Circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Italian vase in the manner of Murano Barovier & Toso offers colorless cased emerald green art glass construction, circa 1950
Measures - 7"h x 4.3"w x 3.5"d
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Small Vintage Single Stem Vase, Scandinavian, Glass, Posy Sleeve, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage single stem vase. A Scandinavian, art glass posy sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Attractive taper...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bitossi Vase, Ceramic, Geometric, Stripes, White, Yellow, Black, Red, Signed
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi vase, ceramic, geometric, stripes, signed. Medium scale gourd form vase decorated with alternating vertical stripes, glazed in black, white, gray, yellow, and red. Signed on ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Italian Pewter Ewer with Cherub and Rams, Italy Art Nouveau
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of large amazing pewter vases, Ewer, or Amphoras made in Italy. Vases are in very good condition with a nice patina. Marked on the bottom 90% peltrato.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Large Murrine Murano Vase Attributed to AVEM
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large Murano murrine vase in the style of Anzolo Fuga. This has blue and turquoise murrines with gold leaf.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Orrefors Ariel Glass Vase with Busts of Women Designed by Edvin Öhrström 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
This Orrefors Ariel glass vase was designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced in 1960, as indicated by the markings on the bottom of the vase. The vase f...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Cerdazur Monaco Ceramic Vase with Sea Decoration Mid-Century French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceramic Vase from Maison Cerdazur Monaco made circa 1970.
The Manufacture de Porcelaine de Monaco was founded in 1972 by Erich Rozewicz with the suppor...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Pezzato Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
'Paris' colorway of red, blue, green, and hay yellow glass. One of Bianconi's major contributions to the art of glassmaking, the Pezzato series premiered at the 1950 Venice Biennale...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage small murano vase Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful small red Murano glass vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
The vase is in excellent vintage condition, with no damage.
Dimensions:
Width: 15.5 cm / 5.9 inches
Height: 20 cm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Krupp Milano Single-Flower Vases, "Linea dell'Orso" by G. Gramigna and S. Mazza
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Pair of Krupp Milano Single-Flower Vases, Linea dell'Orso by Giuliana Gramigna and Sergio Mazza, 1974, Signed
This exquisite pair of single-flower vases, designed by renowned Italia...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Mid-century vintage complementary set of hand blown art glass jars
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage modern complementary set of art glass jars with their original stoppers. These jars are hand blown with olive green glass incased in clear glass. This s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original one of a kind glass shell was produced in the 197...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Mid-Century Modern Large Textured Italian Green Murano Glass Vase 1980s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Absolutely stunning and rare Seguso large, heavy vintage Mid-Century Modern textured Italian glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s / early 1990s. Elegant in fo...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Cranberry Pink Italian Art Glass Lidded Vanity Powder Box Jar
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rich cranberry pink Italian art glass vanity powder box / jar. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece has an original red and gold "Ma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Set of 3 Midcentury Batman Ceramic Floor Vases, Germany Late 1960s Possibly Lamp
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This striking set of three ceramic floor vases by Scheurich, produced in Germany in the late 1960s, features a highly sought-after Batman pattern, a design that is especially beloved...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Venini Vase Fazzoletto in Green, Fulvio Bianconi 1950s
A Fazzoletto vase in transparent green glass. Manufactured in the 1950s by Venini, Venic...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Aldo Londi Thai Silk Vase, Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Blue, Green, Gold
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-Century Modern vase was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter. It is decorated with a band of gold flowers on Rimini blue, outlined with sgraffito ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Faceted Red Murano Sommerso Diamond Cut Glass Bowl Attributed to Mandruzzato
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Faceted vintage Midcentury Italian Murano art glass bowl, dish or ashtray attributed to Mandruzzato, circa 1970s. The combination of ruby red, yellow and blue tinted / clear 'Sommers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Picasso Ceramic Vase pitcher "Wood Owl" Edition Madoura 1969
Located in Paris, FR
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Edition Atelier Madoura , Vallauris France
"Chouette des bois"(Wood owl) 1969
Turned vase: white earthenware clay, Engobes decoration engraved by boring-...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Astonishing Blue Vase by Arte Vetro in Frosted Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s 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 5,51 x 10...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Paul Mayen Aluminum Planter for Habitat
Located in New York, NY
Great looking architectural planter by Paul Mayen for Habitat circa 1970s. This minimalist postmodern aluminum design is a great addition for your home . Paul Mayen was born in Spain...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum
Harrison Mcintosh Signed Early Mid-Century Modern California Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely designed and gorgeously glazed vase by renowned American West Coast Californian master ceramist/potter Harrison Mcintosh who was famed for his Mid-Century Modern style of ceramics. The colors are amazing with shifting highlights of purples, blues, and greys. This piece radiates in the light.
Mcintosh's works have been exhibited in such acclaimed venues as the Smithsonian in the United States and the Louvre in France. Over his more than 60-year career, Mcintosh had some 43 solo exhibitions from Los Angeles, New York, Belgium, Cannes, France to Japan. His work can be found in numerous collections and museums throughout the world including:
Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Museum, Washington, D.C.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, France
The National Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts
Mingei International Museum, San Diego, California
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California
The Huntington Library, San Marino, California
American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona, California
Signed on the base with his early "McIntosh" signature (circa 1957).
A unique and somewhat rare and hard-to-find budding career vase. Would be an amazing addition to any collectors of McIntosh's or other Mid-century Modern ceramic artists...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Paul Mayen Aluminum Planter for Habitat
Located in New York, NY
Very rare tall cylindrical industrial minimalist planter designed in the 1970s. Mayen was a Spanish architect and industrial designer known for his work on Wright’s Falling-water ho...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Aluminum
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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Large Vintage Glass Amberina Vase with Stopper by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large blown glass amberina/tangerine lidded jar designed by John Nickerson for Blenko (model number 7328).
This model first appeared in the 1973 Blenko catalog and remained in produc...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Giant vase or Ice Bucket Murano, Barovier & Toso. Unique Pulegoso and Bulicante.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exceptionally large Pulegoso glass vase features four vertical Morise applications with 24K gold leaf inlay.
The Pulegoso finish is crafted using traditional techniques, skillf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Starck, Andersen Persia Crackle Glaze Blue Gray Cylinder Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury modern ceramic vase by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son. Blue stylized floral decor around the belly of the grey cylinder shape with persia crackle glaze ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Stoneware Pitcher by Les Argonautes, France 1960
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Stoneware pitcher by L'atelier les argonautes.
Off-white glaze with geometric decorations.
Signed " Les Argonautes ".
France, Vallauris
1960.
This pitcher was created by I...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Classic Soda Siphon Seltzer Glass Bottle with Wire Mesh.
This is a fantastic vintage seltzer bottle with a metal wire mesh casing around the glass.
Vintage seltzer bottle made in Germany.
Enjoy the fresh and healthy fizz of sparkling water...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm, Denmark 1960s. Set of 6.
Six pieces of gorgeous Danish vintage ceramic from Soholm.
This set consists of:
- Vase no. 3346.
- Vas...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Aldo Londi For Rosenthal Netter Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful brown, yellow, orange and green striped planter. Designed by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, made in Itally.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
White Danish Vase by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Scandinavian modern white colored glass vases,
Designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Denmark, 1960s.
Measure: height 24.5 cm
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Modern Groupe of 5 Vessels Rörstrand Sweden 1950
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have gathered a Groupe of 5 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant form make a perfe...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Desimone Hand Painted Tall Art Pottery Flute Player Flower Vase Vessel Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts a man playing the flute.
Marked...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Tapio Wirkkala Ovalis Glass Vase
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tapio Wirkkala Ovalis 3036 vase for Iittala, Finland. A little later production as it is
stamped on underside.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Five Small Fratelli Toso Millefiori Vases, Murano circa 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A set of five small murrine glass vases, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910. The vases are executed with polychrome multicoloured millefiori murrines and have an acid...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Midcentury Modern Set of Seven Vases by Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of seven small / medium vases in generous blue clear color, was produced by Danish company Holmegaard and designed by Per Lutken.
The set works wonderful together and can...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Aldo Londi Multi-Color Glazed Ceramic Vase for Bitossi Studio
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase was designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Studio in Italy during the 1950s. Featuring a textured cream-colored body with vibrant hand-pain...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Objects Toiletry Set Murano Glass Barovier & Toso Midcentury 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 3 toiletries made in the 1940s by Barovier&Toso in rostrated Murano glass in shades of transparent and light blue.
We would like to point out that this set is sold only as a d...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Emerald Green Murano Swirl Glass Large Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Emerald Green Murano Swirl Glass Large Vases In The Style And Manor Of Barovier Seguso
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
1950s Italian Made Oversized Ornamental White Glazed Urn by Tomaso Barbi
Located in London, GB
This oversized, highly decorative, Italian-made ceramic urn was crafted in the 1950s by Tomaso Barbi. It features a glossy white glaze finish. The design is classically inspired, wit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Blenko Glass Vase With Applied Dimensional Sea Green Blue Teardrops
By Blenko Glass
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Blenko glass vase from the 60's has the original paper sticker on it from the time period. The clear glass cylinder vase has 4 a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Toso Renato Italian Murano Glass Vases "Repetai" Miodel for Fratelli Toso, 1964
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Italian midcentury Murano glass vases model Repetai designed by Italian artist Toso Renato for Fratelli Toso in 1964
Publications:
Gold Medal at the XXXIV Venice Inter...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Vintage Orange Frill Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Murano glass.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Rude Osolnik Signed Mid-Century Modern Locust Wood Turned Vessel Bud Weed Vase
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully executed, handmade, wood-turned weed vase by master woodturner Rude Osolnik who is widely regarded, along with Bob Stocksdale, as one of the finest woodturners in American woodturning history. In 1992, he was presented by then-Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones, with the Milner Award, the Governor's Award for Lifetime Achievement.
The vase is made from locust wood, quite rare for Osolnik, features highlighted striped areas of dark and light. It is signed "Osolnik Originals...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Blown Glass Amberina Tangerine Jug Designed by John Nickerson for Blenko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Blown glass jug designed by John Nickerson and manufactured by Blenko. This design first appeared in the 1972 Blenko catalog as model number 7226S. Large size and attractive amberina...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-century Modern Green Hedgehog Vase by Gunnar Nylund för Rörstrand, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mid-century Modern green hedgehog vase by Gunnar Nylund, (1904 - 1997) för Rörstrand, Sweden. Stamped. In mint condition.
This beautiful example of Swedish Modernist design is the '...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large and Rare Vintage Orange Fenicio Glass Vase attr. to Fratelli Toso, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
This is a polychrome encased Fenicio glass vase attributed to Fratelli Toso.
It is quite rare for its dimensions.
This is a vinta...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Eight 1960s Clear Glass Italian Empoli Duck Dog Fish Decanters Bottles and Vases
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative rare clear glass set of eight different size Italian pressed glass bottles.
This set is almost completely animal themed, a duck, a poodle, a dachshund and two fishes. But also a pressed Brutalist large cognac glass a petite blown glass carafe and a pressed so called 'corset' carafe.
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.
All bottles have their stopper and are different in design, shape and size (height with stopper):
Duck shaped genie bottle, 40cm high, 13cm wide, 12cm deep (15.7" x 5.1"x 4.7")
Poodle bottle 38cm high, 14cm wide and 8cm deep
Dachshund Wiener dog bottle 36cm high, 10cm wide, 9,5cm deep
Fish decanter...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1950s Rometti Umbertide Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s by Rometti Ceramiche Umbertide, gold, orange and ivory hand-painted ceramic it's in very good conditions. The vase is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Swiss Gustav Sporri Studio Pottery Vase for Ziegler Schaffhausen
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A flat flower vase with a wide applied handle and thick wave-like white glaze on a matte black background, designed by Gustav Spörri for the manufacturer Ziegler Schaffhausen in the 1950s. This striking piece combines bold contrasts and flowing forms, characteristic of mid-century modern design. The vase's unique aesthetic makes it a standout addition to any collection, highlighting the innovative craftsmanship of Gustav Spörri and the quality production of Ziegler Schaffhausen.
Gustav Spörri was a notable Swiss ceramic designer, active during the mid-20th century. Born in 1909, Spörri is recognized for his innovative approach to ceramic design, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. His work is characterized by bold forms, dynamic glazes, and a keen sense of color and texture.
Spörri was associated with various Swiss ceramics...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Desimone Hand Painted Tall Art Pottery Flower Vase Vessel Olive Picking Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Original Italian Giovanni Desimone hand painted tall art pottery flower vase, vessel.
The glazed vase painting depicts a man and a woman in action pic...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Paint
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