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Mid-Century Modern Vases

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Important Prototype Vases by Winslow Anderson, 1952
Located in South Charleston, WV
Signed by the Artist 1952, Winslow Anderson. When Winslow designed the vase model 961 he produced prototypes, and he kept these 2 handblown prototypes with him until his death in 20...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Black and White Modern Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial Italian Modern Murano art glass vase, circa mid-20th century, Italy. The glass making technique here is call 'incamicato'; where layers of glass are combined. In this case the black and white outside with a blue inside. This Italian Midcentury Modern Murano art glass vase colors include black, white, and sky blue. Base is clear/transparent. Piece is beautiful with or without flowers, beautiful as a standalone piece. Dimensions: 6.25" width x 7.88" height.     Small bust...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Fulvio Bianconi Venini Murano Azure Blue Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Garnerville, NY
The famous handkerchief designed Venini, Murano glass vase. Crimped, creased, nipped and pulled into a one of a kind work of art in azure blue glass. Remarkably beautiful and delica...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Tall Vase Mid-Century Modern Glazed Earthenware Frog & Crab Nautical Motif, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy beautiful, glazed ceramic vase in hues of brown, blue and bronze with nautical Frog & Crab motif. Beautifully crafted and flowing color brilliance. Numbered L24. A-802-335
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Late 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Earthenware

Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM modernist white ceramic Ikebana vase, circa 1960s. The vase is made of ceramic, in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measure...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
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Mid Century Ceramic Ikebana Vase Planter Centerpiece, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Ceramic modernist rectangular centerpiece Ikebana vase or planter. Great glaze with a textured design on the front. Retains the original paper label in Japanese. Japan, 1960
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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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

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Pottery

Large Sculptural Studio Pottery Vase Object by Dieter Crumbiegel, Germany, 1980s
By Dieter Crumbiegel
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic object Designer and producer: Dieter Crumbiegel Information: Dieter Crumbiegel (born June 6, 1938 in Essen) is a German artist (painting, ceramics) and university professor. Since 1961, Crumbiegel has held solo and group exhibitions of ceramic objects in West and East Germany, Belgium, CSFR, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain, Hungary and Taiwan. Decade: 1980s This original vintage Studio Ceramic Object was designed by Dieter Crumbiegel and produced in his own Studio in the 1960s in Heinsberg in Germany. It is made of solid very heavy stoneware pottery and has a very unique light beige main coloration with abstract brown illustration. the bottom is marked with typical Producer signature. a very collectible and very rare item of the Crumbiegel Collection. the object has a very sculptural form and in its size of 18cm in height and 21cm in diameter, it is very impressive. straightforward and minimalistic design of the 1980s design era. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home. Dimensions: Height 18cm Diameter 21cm. Condition: This item is in a very good vintage condition with patina. slight traces of use. VITA: Dieter Crumbiegel graduated from high school in 1957 at the traditional language Burggymnasium in Essen. He then studied painting from 1957 to 1961 at the State University of Fine Arts in Kassel with Fritz Winter and Marie-Louise von Rogister, ceramics with Walter Popp, art theory and art sociology with Stephan Hirzel and Georg Hoeltje, and art history and art education with Ernst Röttger. During the 1958/1959 academic year he received a holiday scholarship from the Max Beckmann Society and spent some time in the Liliamor house with its founder Lilly von Mallinckrodt-Schnitzler in Murnau. In 1959 he also received a scholarship from the German National Academic Foundation. Crumbiegel completed his studies in 1961 with the first state examination. After the 2nd state examination in 1964, Crumbiegel worked with Robert Sturm at the educational institute in Fulda as a lecturer for the training of art and craft teachers at general schools with a training focus on the construction of vascular ceramics. In 1971 he took over the class for sculpture and architectural ceramics at the State Technical School for Ceramic Design in Höhr- Grenzhausen. From 1979 to 2001 he was a professor at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld in the design department, studying ceramics/porcelain/glass design. In 1979, Crumbiegel was appointed a member of the Académie Internationale de la Ceramique (AIC) / International Academy of liamorCeramic in Geneva. The German members of the AIC joined together in 1983/1984 to form Group 83 - German Ceramicists,[1] of which he himself became a member in 1986. Crumbiegel founded the “Krefeld School for Ceramics/Design”[2] as a continuation of the Kassel School for Ceramics run by his teacher Walter Popp, from which artists and designers such as Frank Louis emerged. In 1983 he was appointed supervisor at Helwan University in Giza/Cairo. From 1971 he gave lectures on new trends in ceramic art at the Hetjens Museum in Düsseldorf. Between 1969 and 1978 he was a member of various award juries, such as the jury for the Richard...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Midcentury Floor Vase "AX" by Berit Ternell, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful floor vase. Produced at Gefle/Upsala Ekeby and designed by Berit Ternell in the 1950s. The form and pattern are nice put together. Good vin...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Sculptural Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Vase, Japan, c.1965.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Pink / Peach Murano Glass Vase, Italy 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small charming pink / peach Murano glass vase, Italy 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

1970s Vintage Buckets 7&5 Gallon Workshop Garage Vessel Trash Can Gas Oil Decor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Old thin steel buckets, 7 gallon ZEP, 5 gallon Ready Joint Compound. Fairly clean interiors and exteriors, colorful and bright, great authentic garage decor or receptacles.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Metal

Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Ice Bucket by ESB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Sculpted Teak Ice Bucket by ESB
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modernist Round Speckled Earth Tone Ceramic Vase w/ Tapered Neck
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully formed and materially sensitive Mid-Century Modernist Round Speckled Earth Tone Ceramic Vase W/ Tapered Neck originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Features ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Large Pottery Fat Lava "LORA-Style" 279-38 Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 279-38 Producer: Scheurich, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Large German Pottery Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Gorgeous German vintage large floor vase from Scheurich Keramik. Produced in Germany in the 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Murano Pink White Aventurine Flecks Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, aventurine and white Italian art glass fazzoletto / handkerchief flower vase. Attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. In the style of Venin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Londi Lava Glazed Ceramic Pottery Vase for Bitossi / Raymor
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

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

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Arthur Percy, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A bronze-glazed earthenware vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Earthenware

Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, Att to Seguso, Italy, 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Interesting Italian polychrome vase in Murano glass, with soft and elegant shapes, also available in amber color
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Barovier Attributed Murano Cased Art Glass Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Murano art glass vase is unsigned, but was most likely done by Angelo Barovier of Italy in circa 1969 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The vase is a cased white over turq...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Japanese Ceramic Weed Pot Vase, Japan, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Japanese Ceramic Weed Pot Vase, Japan, 1970's
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

California Studio Pottery Blue and White Vase in the Style of Catalina Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage California studio pottery ceramic vase in the style of Catalina Pottery, circa 1950s. Great look and form on this gorgeous robin egg blue and white vessel. The pi...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare design by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Rimini Blue ceramic footed vase with geometric motifs, Italy, 1960s This stunning glazed ceramic vase has a pattern with circles in dark blue with rhombus inside in shades of green / turquoise color accented by decorative flowers. Excellent vintage condition. This piece is perfect as a gift idea and it could placed alone or with other 'Rimini Blu'Bitossi pieces creating a set. Display it in a cabinet or on a console table, with flowers or just as a cool decorative vase. Measures: 22 cm height x 18 cm diameter (8,66 in height X 7,08 in diameter ) More Bitossi Aldo Londi pieces are avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. About Bitossi (Manufacturer) Like a Fellini movie, the ceramics of this famed Italian company embody a creative spectrum that ranges from the playful and earthy to the high-minded and provocative. Based in Florence, Bitossi Ceramiche draws on craft traditions that date back to the 1500s. These find expression in the artisanal vases and animal figures by the firm’s longtime art director Aldo Londi, as well as the colorful, totemic vessels designed by the high priest of postmodernism, Ettore Sottsass. The company was incorporated by Guido Bitossi in 1921, though the family began making art pottery in the mid-19th century. In the 1930s, Londi came aboard, bringing with him a mindset that respected time-honored craft, yet looked also to the future. On the one hand, Londi’s perspective fostered the making of Bitossi’s popular whimsical animal figures, hand-shaped and -carved and finished in a rich azure glaze known as “Rimini Blue.” But with his other hand, Londi reached out to thoughtful, experimental designers such as Sottsass. Starting in the 1950s, some 20 years before he founded the Memphis Postmodern design...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Murano Venetian Bubbles Green Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Art Glass Bullicante Style Murano / Venetian Bubbles Green Blown Glass Vase
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Nemadji Ceramic Indian Art Pottery Red Vase Moose Lake, Minnesota
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Nemadji Indian Art Pottery Ceramic Red Vase 3.5 h x 5 diameter Original vintage, refer to images listed.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Vintage Blenko Glass Amethyst Paper Bag Vase by Don Shepherd
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This vintage Blenko glass "paper bag" vase was designed by Don Shepherd. He was the company's designer from 1974 to 1988. The vase is pictured in Blenko's 1988 catalog...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Swedish Upsala-Ekeby Graphic Decor Vases, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare pair of Swedish Mid-Century Modern handmade and hand decorated ceramic vases with semi-crackle glaze. By acclaimed Estonian-Swedish designer Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) who desig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery

Circa 1960 Amy Donaldson Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Original 1960s ceramic pot by renowned female artist Amy Donaldson. This piece embodies nature and the craft movement. It has a substantial size at 12" wide x 8" tall. No damage, and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Paint

Jasba Vase, West German Pottery 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid Century Modern ceramic vase features an abstract motif in Burgundy red glaze, sponged on in free-flowing patterns and outlined with gold, on light green background. The decor ap...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

An Unusual Patinated Bronze Vase By Just Andersen Denmark Ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful patinated bronze vase by Just Andersen, Denmark, ca' 1950's. Small scale- 4"diameter, large in presence.
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Bronze

Ceramic Studio Pottery Bowl Shell Element by Gerhard Liebenthron, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic stoneware object Designer and producer: Gerhard Liebenthron Information: Gerhard Liebenthron, Bremen 1925 †2005 Decade: 1970s This ori...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pair of Murano Glass Scavo Vases in Ancient Roman Style, Italy, Mid-Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant pair of Murano glass vases showcases the renowned Scavo technique, lending them an aged, ancient Roman look. Crafted by skilled Italian artisans, the surface of each vas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Bubble Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: glass vase Producer: Riihimaen Lasi Oy, Finland Designer: Tamara Aladin Decade: 1970s Original super rare ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Copper

20th Century Green Italian Single Vintage Murano Glass Vase by Ercole Barovier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-green, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian single vase made of hand blown slightly smoked, colored Murano glass, designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso, i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Vivai del Sud Bamboo and Rattan Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vivai del Sud bamboo and rattan vase with two handles, Italy, 1970s. This chic hand-woven vase has an earthy organic aesthetic and has an elegant, timeless appeal in any interior.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Bamboo, Rattan

Modernist 1970s English Silver Plated Elegant Vase
Located in London, England
A simple Modernist polished silver-plated vase with a simple yet elegant design. The vase is in a used vintage condition with a small dent on the outer edge of the rim and the base s...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Silver Plate

Rosenthal Vintage Tapio Wirkkala Sculptural White Ceramic Design 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Nice sculpture in white glazed ceramic. Decorative object from the famous Rosenthal company. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.735 KG NOTE: We offe...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Clear and Smoked Murano Glass Vase signed Vetri Murano
Located in New York, NY
This striking mid-century modernist vase, crafted in Murano, Italy, showcases the renowned artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Signed by Vetri Murano and dating to circa 1960, the piec...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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

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Glass

Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase
Located in Bochum, NRW
Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal studio-linie, bird decor painted in shades of blue, Germany, 1970s Marked to the bottom. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm [3.9 in.] Heigh...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Porcelain

1960s Los Castillo Silver Turquoise Vase Taxco Mexico Mosaico Azteca
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Los Castillo Silver Metal Malachite Turquoise Vase Mexico Stamped by maker. Beautiful Mayan Revival, technique called" Mosaico Az...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Malachite, Metal, Silver

A Set of Four Blown Glass Pieces by Claude Morin, 1970s – Dieulefit - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This beautiful set consists of four unique pieces crafted by master glass artist Claude Morin in the 1970s in Dieulefit. It includes an elegant bottle, two harmoniously shaped vases, and a delicately crafted catchall. Each piece is signed by the artist, ensuring authenticity and uniqueness, and the set is in perfect condition, preserved without any flaws or wear, making it a true treasure for lovers of fine glasswork. Handcrafted using traditional glass-blowing techniques, the pieces feature organic lines and subtle shades, signature elements of Morin’s style, which emphasized simple yet profoundly expressive forms. The bottle stands out with its graceful, elongated shape, while the two vases offer a beautiful symmetry and aesthetic balance. The catchall is gently curved, adding a natural decorative touch. Dimensions Large Green Bottle: Height 51 cm, Width 17 cm, Depth 9 cm Blue Bottle: Height 24 cm, Width 16 cm, Depth 13 cm Blue Vase: Height 12 cm, Diameter 16 cm Green Catchall...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

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

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Stoneware

Rookwood 1949 XLIX 2592 Cattail Flower Brown Glaze Bud Vase 5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Rookwood circa 1949 bud or flower vase featuring the 2592 Cattail pattern in brown. Dimensions: 3" x 5" (Diameter x Height)
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Gunnar Nylund, Small Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small green and brown-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Midcentury Glass Vase, by Glasswork Novy Bor, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass Re-polished Good Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

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

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Crystal

Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful large Mid-Century vase by Scheurich. West Germany, 1960s-1970s Shape number 546-40 (Model-height in centimeters).
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Ribbon Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink and white ribbons Italian art glass pitcher / vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with original "Murano Glass - Made In...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Gold Leaf

Small 1960s Hexagonal Italian Murano Turquoise & Clear Glass Vase
Located in London, England
A small Italian Murano hexagonal turquoise encased in clear glass vase. A beautiful decorative piece perfect for a glass display case or shelf where the light can shine through it to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Giovanni DeSimone Vintage Italian Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Giovanni DeSimone Italian Cubist Style Pottery Vase, circa 1960s. Bright colorful whimsical vase with a face on one side and a rooster on opposi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Black 20th century design ceramic vase Vallauris circa 1950 30cm unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Vallauris - signed Large unique piece black ceramic vase 20th century design Shiny black ceramic glaze color Height 30 cm Large 24 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Aldo Londi Thailandia Vase, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, White, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Thailandia vase, ceramic, stripes, orange, black, white, signed. Tall tapered stoneware vase with slender rounded form and glazed in a range textures and colors - ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Mid Century Murano Glass Bowl in Matte Green with Orange Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivid hues of colour represent the great skills of glassmakers. The present bowl, most certainly made with a hint of uranium in the glass fuse to give it the peculiar greenish tone, is a perfect example of how attractive massive Murano glass can be. It can be dated approximately to the mid 1960s, based on the style and colors of the piece. Unsigned, as most pieces of that era, it shows great craftsmanship, and is preserved in beautiful conditions. No cracks, dents or damages of sort are visible, and just a light patina proves it is actually a 50 years old object.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Ricard French Midcentury Ceramic Vase, Le Castellet, Bendor Island, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Céramiques Ricard (Le Castellet & Bendor Island), France, 1950s. Exceptional mid-century ceramic vase produced by Céramiques Ricard, crafted in Le Ca...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1 of 2 Ceramic Vases by Roger Capron & Jean Derva France - 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 2 Ceramic Vases by Roger Capron & Jean Derva France - 1970s.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Two Russel Wright Bauer Corsage Vases
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two corsage vases designed by Russel Wright for Bauer. This short lived line was only produced 1945 - 46. These are in jonquil yellow and gun metal. The gun metal vase has some small...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Mid-century Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.

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