Mid-Century Modern Urns
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
1960s Large Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Vase, W-Germany
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Skien, NO
**Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, 1960s**
This stunning large-scale vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany, circa 1960s, showcases the...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Rare XL Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Urn Vase, c.1960/70s
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Skien, NO
**Rare Extra Large Mid-Century Modern Urn Vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, 1960s/1970s**
This exceptional extra-large urn vase, designed by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik in West Ger...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Small Vintage Lidded Urn, Chinese, Hand Painted Ceramic, Spice Jar, Ginger Pot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lidded urn. A Chinese, ceramic spice jar, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Petite of form, with an appealing b...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Archimede Seguso Murano Opal Pink Alabastro XL Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind large Pink alabastro Murano glass vase. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1950s.
This amphora shaped blown glass vase has a clean design and a beautiful soft pink ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid Century Modern primitivist vase was realized in France circa 1950. It features a cylindrical body that tapers towards the top with a flared mouth that cantilevers over the body of the piece- in a beautiful white exotic marble. The surface of the vase has been handcarved in relief with a wealth of geometric motifs including stylized celtic knots bookended on top and bottom by deconstructed Greek key motifs. Additionally, there is an arched form with a open circle approaching the top of this piece. With its clean modernist lines, monochromatic palate, and patently (and beautifully) hand crafted aesthetic, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century to contremporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Marble
Pink Marble Urn Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pale pink marble urn planter. Color variations ranging from pink to light gray and orange. Polished finish. Classical urn planter silhouette. Pair available, sold individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Marble
Tall Tortoise Shell Pattern Italian Modern Monumental Glass Urn with Top, 1960
By Empoli
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $950....Classic and elegant, very tall and large handmade Italian glass covered urn in a tortoiseshell design from late the 1960s an...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass
Alabaster Vase in the Style of Ettorre Sottsass with Corals Decoration
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Alabaster vase in the style Angelo Mangiarotti, With Corails decoration.
This vase is in the tradition of some vases done by Ettore Sottsass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Coral, Alabaster
Jean Gerbino, Vallauris, France, Ceramic Mosaic Shaped Vase Snowflake Motif Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic, shaped vase with snowflake motif
In exceptional original condition
Circa 1960's
Signed Gerbino to base
Height 4.5 inch, Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury James Mont Style Asian Style Greek Key Ice Bucket Urn
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury modern era Asian style ice bucket in the manner of James Mont. This highly detailed metal piece features a faux bronze verdigrises’ finish and intricate geometric engraving and embossing. The interior is lined with a removable turquoise plastic liner and is foam insulated. This handled three-footed urn could also be used as beautiful orchid planter compote.
Inspired by Chinese Chou Dynasty 5th Century B.C. bronze Ding...
Category
1960s Taiwanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Metal
Large and Fine Vintage Seguso Murano Glass Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classical Form frosted glass vase in pale Champagne tone with gilt glass rim and base. Decorated with a raised wave motif around the body. With the original label.
Measures: H. 1...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Art Glass
Carl Falkenstein Mid Century Frosted Glass & Bronze Floral Vase Urn Jar 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Carl Falkenstein / Hollywood Regency style lidded urn / jar, made of white frosted glass with a design of applied bronze flowers and leaves.
Dimensions:
11.5" x 21"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Bronze
Handblown Murano Glass Vase With Scrolled Arms in the Manner of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
This large hand blown vase /urn features a pale iridescent celadon green glass with a scavo finish.It features a scrolled arm design. This is a stunning piece that will make a great ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Glass
Gustavsberg urn with lid by Josef Ekberg, Sweden 1930
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic urn By Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930 in excellent condition quartz colored with gold ornament golden handles .
Surface has a color play like a pearl.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Marvellous Mosaic Ceramic Vase By Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Created by the master ceramicist Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, a superbly designed flared shaped vase with mosaic patterning in tones of leaf green, sage, sand and cream
Circa 1960's
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Dennis Kirchmann Art Pottery Lidded Vase in Midnight Blue
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully sleek and simple terra cotta pottery lidded vase or urn from Dennis Kirchmann. Glazed in a nearly black dark blue shiny glaze. Purchased directly from the potter at his ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Huge Signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Amphora or Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 16 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / colored glass Amphora or vase signed/engraved by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy. Elegant in fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gustavsberg ceramic collection, Sweden, 1950
Located in Bronx, NY
Collection of ceramics By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Sweden quartz colored with silver inlays various sizes and shapes.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Winton, Grimwades, Gold Glazed Candy Dish with Lid, U.K., Circa 1950's
By Royal Winton
Located in Chatham, ON
Royal Winton - Grimwades - 'Gordon' - Vintage gold glazed candy dish with lid - transfer and impressed marks on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Sfumato, Cirillo Maschio, Attributed Aquamarine with Morisa Murano, 1920s
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase shows many features that are on the Marinuzzi Zecchin vessel production. It's costolato sfumato with typical hansw handles and the curl at the upper end.
Has the costolato...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
VEB BTK B East German Mid-Century Beige and Blue Patterned Ceramic Jug
Located in Queens, NY
East German Mid-Century ceramic bottle vase with a geometric and sunburst pattern in dark blue against a cream-colored glazed ground with a small handle. (Bischofswerdaer Braun & Kun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase Rumba Flora Gouda Holland
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ceramic vase made by Gouda, Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland. Made circa 1960.
Signed Rumba, Flora, Gouda, Holland.
Measures: Diameter 21 cm.
Height 28 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass, almost massive except from the mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Crystal
Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Lidded Urn Shell Vessel Gold Fleck
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Lorin Marsh Seguso Italian style Murano art glass lidded urn topped with coral and sea shell vessel with gold fleck
Dimensions: 25" height x 10" diameter.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Ostrich Egg Urns on Carved Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of Anthony Redmile urns crafted with an eccentric array of materials featuring amethyst stone, ostrich eggs, boar tusks and carved ebony all in a dramatic compositio...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell, Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Murano Glass Urn Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
This boldly scaled and unique Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown smoked Murano glass urn centerpiece originates from Italy, circa 1960. It features a beautiful silhouette crafted from ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Large Copper Amphora Vases by Egidio Casagrande, Italy 1950's
Located in London, GB
Monumental vases by the early modernist Italian designer Egidio Casagrande (1911-1962). Hand hammered copper vases or amphoras have a round twisted body and tapered neck. Each have ...
Category
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Copper
Striking Lapis Lazuli Blue, Gambaro & Poggi Murano Glass Handkerchief Vase
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fabulous lapis lazuli blue glass handkerchief vase from Gambaro & Poggi, Murano
Hand blown creating amazing texture and shape, this is a stand out classic piece of vintage Italian a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Glass
Holmegaard Glass Vase Design by Mutsuo Inoue 1984, Denmark
Located in Bronx, NY
Holmegaard glass vase design by Japanese designer Mutsuo Inoue for the Danish glass manufacturer Holmegaard 1984, in a translucent white milky and blue glass in mint condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Urn with Beautiful Rusty Cobalt Blue Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ceramic urn in cobalt blue glaze with beautiful rusty finish. This item can be used as an urn or as a vase.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Urns
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 Urns
Materials
Aluminum
Artisanal French Vintage Ceramic Earthtone Lidded Jar
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French artisanal vintage ceramic cylinder jar with soft shaped lid. Handpainted stylized floral decorations in rusty brown colors on the sandy grey shiny glaze. Stamped and signed un...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Decorative Spanish Basque Water Holder Copper and Oak Herrade, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak and copper Basque water holder very decorative
Herrade Spain 1960
In Basque country, women were using this jar to bring water from the public fountain to their house.
They were holding the herrade on their head with a wicker ring...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Cenedese Mid-Century Green Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Cenedese vintage midcentury pair of new old stock Murano clear/translucent emerald green colored / coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Cenedese Large Green Vintage Italian Venetian Murano Glass Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful tall green vase or urn 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 on o...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Gustavsberg vases by Josef Ekberg, Sweden 1930
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bronx, NY
Green ceramic vases By Josef Ekberg Gustavsberg, Sweden 1930 in excellent condition quartz colored with gold ornament surround the top of the rim and the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil vallien Glass Vases, Sweden, 1990
Located in Bronx, NY
Group of glass vases by Bertil Vallien for kosta Boda , Sweden 1990
White glass bowl and vases with colorful decorations.
3.5" - 10.5" Excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Glass
Davide Oldani Taac Onion Ceramic Center Piece
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Davide Oldani Taac Onion For Cassina
Taac Pumpkin fa parte della collezione di contenitori in ceramica smaltata, che segna la prima collaborazione di Cassina con lo chef Davide Olda...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental Lidded Amphora Style Ceramic Vessel, Custom for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Truly monumental Amphora style ceramic vessel with a separate lid.
This piece is from an Indian Wells estate completely styled by Steve Chase and was custom ordered for Mr. Chase. I...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Smokey Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1960
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase drop shaped inner is an earthy amber smokey surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass.
1960 Nils landberg
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Crystal
Hammered Silver Plated Urn Pitcher by Italian Designer Egidio Casagrande
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammered Italian silver urn pitcher signed Egidio Casagrande - Pitcher perfect, architecturally stunning as a stand alone art piece, or an elegant ad...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Silver
Vintage Red Murano Glass Vase with Sommerso Gold Attributed to Seguso, 1950s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Vintage red murano glass vase with Sommerso gold attributed to Seguso 1950s.
This is an outstanding Italian design vase, characterized by a harmoni...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated Mid-Century Modern vase was realized by the esteemed designer Gunnar Nyland for Rorstrand- arguably the most prestigious S...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Vase or Urn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Italian ceramic vase.
Measures: Diameter 32 cm.
Height 51 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 20th Century Vintage Arts and Crafts Hand Carved Wooden Lidded Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from ancient traditions, this hand-carved wooden lidded vessel epitomizes exquisite craftsmanship. With intricate detailing reminiscent of bygone eras, it pays ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Brass Pineapple Urn
Located in Rochester, NY
Solid brass pineapple covered urn. Warm gold color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Brass
Large Hexagonal Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our stunning Large Hexagonal Ceramic Vase, a captivating addition to any space that will effortlessly elevate your home decor. This exquisite piece exudes a timeless char...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Asian Style Raku Type Vessel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Mid Century Asian Water Jar form Vessel with a strong Abstract patterning, lug handles, wide mouth and Raku style glaze. Solid feeling with a fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Pottery
West German Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jasba
By Jasba
Located in Houston, TX
West German glazed ceramic vase by Jasba. This stunning orange, cream and brown midcentury West German drip glaze vase.
Great selection of md century West G...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Artistic Ornament Vase in White Murano Glass Attributed to Seguso, 1960s
By Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic ornament vase in white Murano glass, attributed to Seguso, 1960s.
The harmoniously rounded oval shape, the delicate cream-white color, and the horizontal green strips made ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Off-White Crackle Vase, France, c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Off white crackle vase, France, c. 1960
Measures: Height: 7.5 Diameter. 4 in.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Large Bodo Mans Mid-Century Modern BAY Ceramic Vase, W-Germany
By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans
Located in Skien, NO
**Large Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, 1960s**
This stunning large-scale vase by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik, West Germany, circa 1960s, showcases the...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Wilhelm Kage Urn 'Argenta' for Gustavsberg Sweden 1930 Signed Kage
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare large urn, figuring silver inlay with a stylised personage and a fish on one side and another personage and a fish on the other side. Signed GUSTAVSBERG KAGE with the Gus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Silver
Green Orrefors Crystal Glass Vase, Sweden, 1950
Located in Bronx, NY
Orrefors crystal glass vase inner is an dark green surrounded by a thick layer of clear glass.
1960 Nils landberg
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Pair of Cast Concrete Swag Urns - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of large cast concrete urns. Beautiful swag details and large handles. Perfect indoors or outdoors. You decide. Covered with a brilliant all over patina. Acquired fro...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Concrete
German Porcelain Lidded Urns, Hand-Painted with Fragonard Scenes, Set of 3, 1950
By Limburg
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of three elegant lidded urns, jars, two of them decorated with a Fragonard courting couple, one with flowers décor, all embellished with gold accents. Marked under the bottom.
Ex...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vase / Urn
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare midcentury Studio pottery vase - handmade - featuring a color block palette of mustard and brown glazes with a white glazed interior - textured finish - signed on the base - Ita...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Blue Vintage Italian Murano Glass Urn or Vase by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful and elegantly formed tall light blue urn by Cenedese Vetri of Murano, Italy. A fun, funky and bright way to add a touch of bold colour / color...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-century Modern urns for sale on 1stDibs.
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