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Vases For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Chinoiserie
Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Set of Three Ceramic Vases, 1960s
Located in Valencia, VC
Set of three brick shaped ceramic vases of the iconic Rimini Blu line by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche. Hand-produced in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. All three bear...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Blenko Hand Blown Glass Yellow-Red Fish Sculpture by Winslow Anderson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Mid-Century Modern large scale Blenko sculptural fish vase designed by Winslow Anderson, hand blown glass that fades yellow to red. Blenko model #971, in fine condition, one ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Blown Glass

Mid Century West Germany Ankara Decor Vases by Carstens Tönnieshoff, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
These West Germany Art Pottery Ankara Decor vases by Carstens Tönnieshoff from the 1950s are indeed exquisite pieces of Mid Century Modern design. Carstens Tönnieshoff was a renowned...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Holmegaard 1960s Opaline White, Mulberry Art Glass Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish modern mouth blown art glass vase with mulberry colored bubbly landscape like pattern on opaline white glass. Manufactured by Danish glassworks Ho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Barbini Style White Blown Glass Vase with Footed Base
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage handblown glass vase with footed base in white opaque glass. The vase has a rounded urn form with Neoclassical / Mid-Century Modern inspired design and features tripod legs i...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Italian Midcentury green CER PAOLI Ceramic Vase by A. Londi
Located in Vienna, AT
This green and yellow italian ceramic vase by Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli was designed in Italy 1960s. Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World War by Bruno Paoli. The Cer Paoli variation of the Bitossi Sahara...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Michael Andersen Bornholm Danish Ceramic Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A small factory was established in 1740 by Rasmus Olsen was eventually acquired in 1890 by Jens Michael Andersen (Danish, 1859 – 1931). The factory was in the town of Rønne on the is...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Large Cyan Swirl Pattern Vase
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Large vase with exceptional glaze pattern. In excellent vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1960s Astonishing Antique Pink and White Vase in Murano Glass by Artelinea.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing big antique pink and white vase in Murano glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass. Dimension: d...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Murano Glass

Extraordinary Vintage Pottery Fat Lava Vase Made by Es Keramik, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase Producer: ES Ceramics, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany by premium vase producer ES Keramik...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Astonishing Vase in Murano Glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing vase in Murano glass by Artelinea. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. This vase is handmade in blown glass.  Dimension: diam 7,87x 11,81 H inches di...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Post Scriptum Cassina Vase Designed by Formafantasma and Ginori 1735
Located in Milano, MI
Ceramic vase designed by Formafantasma and Ginori 1735 for Cassina. The vase is hand drawn on white biscuit porcelain and decorated with specific ceramic chalk pastels. Each piece is...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Murano glass vase by Flavio Poli
Located in Brussels, 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

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Blown Glass

Large Vase with Lid in Italian Midollino 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Vase with Lid in Italian Midollino 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Bamboo

Huge Flavio Poli Seguso Purple Vase
Located in Munich, DE
Huge and heavy Flavio Poli Murano Glass Vase in pink, purple and clear Murano Glass. Made for Seguso in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Murano Glass

Classic Tiffany Midcentury Modern Abstract Calla Lily Vase
Located in New York, NY
Classic Midcentury Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. In form of abstract calla lily with asymmetrical mouth and irregular seam. Raised round foot. Fully...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Sterling Silver

Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1980 Glazed Stoneware
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful vibrant gray glazed bottle vase by German ceramicist Horst Kerstan. His work is featured by a distinct language of forms and the inspiration by Chinese and Japanese glazi...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Klase Keramik Höganäs Ceramic 1960´s Vase Collection of 3, in Earth Tones
Located in Søgne, NO
Discover Timeless Elegance: Handcrafted Ceramic Vases by Klase Keramik Höganäs Product Description: Elevate your space with a trio of exquisite ceramic vases, meticulously handcraft...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Large Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Embrace the timeless elegance of Murano glass with this exquisite vintage vase crafted by the renowned Carlo Nason for Mazzega in the 1970s. This grande masterpiece showcases Nason's...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Murano Glass

Signed Petite Wood-Turned Vase in solid Walnut by George Biersdorf, USA, c. 1979
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an expertly crafted and elegantly shaped minimalist vase hand-tooled by the well respected German-American wood worker George Biersdorf. Petite in size yet grand in shape...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Walnut

Klase Keramik Höganäs Vase Collection (1960s) in Brown and Blue Set of 2
Located in Søgne, NO
Timeless Beauty: Handcrafted Ceramic Vases from Klase Keramik Höganäs Product Description: Indulge in the elegance of vintage craftsmanship with this exquisite duo of handmade cera...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

1960s Green Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1960s Green Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimäen Lasi Oy A fine hand blown piece from Finland beautiful in both shape and colour, no chips 0r cracks 10” tall and 4” in diamet...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Early 20th Centry Spanish Glass Bottle Vase, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th centry Spanish glass bottle vase. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mat...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Muranese Yellow Gold Glass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Can also be used as a large vessel.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Iron

Decorative Vase from Tilgmans, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Decorative Vase in cerramics from Tilgmans Keramik, Gothenburg, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s. Made with Sgraffito technique. Wear consistent with age and use
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Marilyn Kay Austin Leaf Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery with glazing and leaf pattern by David Cressey. This example, features a rounded square shape and all o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Holes - Handmade - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Large vase handmade of thick ceramic, painted in an intense blue, externally and white, internally. The cross section of the vase is square with rounded corners. On one side it has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Patent Leather

Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Decorative French Studio Pottery Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Miami, FL
This handcrafted, vintage French ceramic vessel is carefully decorated over a white base and contains lovely details. Measures 5 1/8" diameter x 5 1/8" high Very good condition, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Murano Black White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Sculptural Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous large, vintage Murano hand blown black over white and gold flecks Italian art glass sculptural flower vase. The piece is signed "Murano" and by the artist, but cannot make o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Gold Leaf

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This vase is a true work of art. It features a bold color palette and creates a beautiful interplay with the light. During its creation, the glass is heated again before blowing to a...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Vase Masterpiece, Blooming Field with Poppies and Lavender, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The vase made with the same technique of the tumblers in another listing. After the success of the tumbler group, I asked the maestro to make a vase that would keep the design and t...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Carl Auböck Model #3794/1 'Aorta' Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3794/1 'Aorta' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4276 'Single Flower' Brass Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4276 'Single Flower' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Brass

Silver plated vase "Caprice" By Lino Sabattini 1970s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Elevate your home decor with the timeless elegance of the "Caprice" silver-plated vase by Lino Sabattini from the 1970s. This exquisite piece embodies the epitome of Italian craftsma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Silver Plate

Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Murrine Vase with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s Item e7092 A rare millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made of polychrome murrines in green and white which were melted together with aventurine glass. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche, was presented at the Venice Biennale. From 1936 Ermanno Toso became artistic director. He brought the Millefiore glasses to a new level. A big succes where also the 'Stellato' and 'Cattedrale' murines vases designed between 1948 and 1964 by the artist Pollio Perelda...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass

Double-sided vase by Robert and Jean Cloutier, circa 1960
Located in LAMBLORE, FR
Unique piece. Brown glazed ceramic. Double-sided, each with a different face. Signed on base : Cloutier RJ.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Vase attributed to Venini, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A masterpiece attributed to Venini, the renowned Murano glassmaker synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship. This swirl vase epitomizes Venini's legacy of elegance and innovation, mak...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Black White Stripes Italian Art Glass Sculptural Fazzoletto Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown white and black Italian art glass fazzoletto flower vase. Created in the manner of Dino Martens and the Venini company. The vase has ba...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Willy Guhl Concrete Vase, 1960s Switzerland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic concrete vase by Swiss architect Willy Guhl for Eternit. Great tabletop vase or planter in a unique weathered hand painted patina. Very unusual shape. Great indoors or outs...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Concrete

Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase/Bowl Zanfirico, Latticino - Bianconi Suspected
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Fazzoletto Vase/Bowl Zanfirico, Latticino - Bianconi suspected Murano Glass Fazzoletto (handerchief) Vase or Bowl suspected to be by Bianconi. A nice size, it measures a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hands-free painted porcelain vase with a chinoiserie decor all around. Rimmed with a platinum rim. Completely made by hand in Bavaria/Germany with exclusive decors for Sofina Boutiqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Chinoiserie Vases

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Porcelain

Murano White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Footed Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown swirling white and aventurine flecks Italian art glass footed flower vase. Atrtibuted to Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.Ve.M.) company, and in the styl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Occhi Vase by Tobia Scarpa, Model Referenced under Number 8524, Venini, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
"Occhi" vase (model referenced under number 8524) Quadrangular shaped vase from the occhi series. Made up of an arrangement of red and clear glass murrines and black and clear glas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Cenedese Murano Alexandrite Red Blue Murrines Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple with circular murrines Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to Antonio Da Ros, designer / architect and Artis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Beatrice Wood Signed Midcentury California Studio Pottery Luster Glaze Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Earthenware

Art Deco Val Saint-Lambert Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert green 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 ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Crystal

Large Murano Art Glass Vase in Green Pulegoso Glass with Ribbed Design Scalloped
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large Murano Art Glass Vase in green Pulegoso glass with ribbed design scalloped Top. The vase is very tall for the era and stands alone.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Blown Glass

Carstens Kiel studio art "shoulder" vase 0870-30
Located in HEILOO, NL
Rare Studio art vase produced by Cartsens Tönnieshof. The Kiel studio label of Carstens made high-end vases and objects under the direction of Gerda Heuckeroth. This vase is also c...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Large Bitossi Fritte Vase Italian Mod century modern ceramics Yellow Green
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s large Bitossi fritte vase. Melted green and fused glass sits crackeled inside a dimpled yellow glazed stone form. Large scale at 13.5” high, and 9” Wide. this is a statement...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Ceramic

Gambaro and Poggi Large Murano Gold Art Glass Vase Artist Signed Applied Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Gambaro and Poggi Large Murano Gold Art Glass Vase Artist Signed a script on the bottom, plus 2 original labels. Notice the applied glass bands and g...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Decorative Vase, by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous midcentury bamboo and rattan decorative vase. This beautiful piece was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during 1970s. This large amphora vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Bamboo, Rattan, Rush

Alfredo Barbini Murano Signed Rib Cage Design Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti. Signed on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Crystal

Art Glass Vase by Emanuel Beranek, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
This is a unique statement piece. The glass vase made of hand moulded art glass. Produced in Czechoslovakia in 1960s by Emanuel Beranek for Skrdlovice Glass Union factory. The glass ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Art Glass

Pink Glass plate, Poland, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass plate, Poland, 1970s.
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases

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Crystal

Modern Fruit Bowl "Utopia", in Brazilian Wood and Natural Copper, Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Copper and wood fruit bowl, Modern styled inspired with geometry than enhances raw excepcional and rare natural material and textures, imbuia and copper - By Brazilian Designer Maker Atelier BAM Design of São Paulo. The modern design style is one of the most influential movements in contemporary Brazilian design. Among the main names of modernist designers are Lina Bo Bardi, Vilanova Artigas, Oscar Niemeyer, and a few others; giving a legacy maintained by contemporary architects like Isay Weinfeld...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Copper

Italian Murano Vase by Luigi Onesto for Oggetti c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Post Modern - Mid Century Modern art glass vase designed by Luigi Onesto for Oggetti, made in Murano, Italy, circa 1970's. This ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Antique and Vintage Vases for Sale

Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic. 

Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.

The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.

Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.

Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.

On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.

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