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
- 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 legendary 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.
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
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red and grey-glazed stoneware vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Black Glaze Ceramic Vase, Lipped High Neck, Squashed Tear Form, France, c 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black Glaze Ceramic Vase, Lipped High Neck, Squashed Tear Form, France, c 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
33cm Op Art Vase by Björn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Björn Wiinblad
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage Op Art vase was produ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Gorgeous Polyedric Vase by Dogi in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous polyedric vase by Dogi in Murano glass (amber color). Made in Italy. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
diameter 7,87 x 11,81 H inches
diameter 20 cm ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Crystal Glass Vase, Crystalex Novy Bor, 1970's.
By Crystalex
Located in Praha, CZ
Crystalex is the largest manufacturer of glass products in the Czech Republic and one of the largest glass manufacturers in the world. It offers the best of Czech glass art.
Good Or...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Grimstrup Hand-Decorated Vase with Elephants, Palmtrees, Leaves, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish soft shaped vase with hand-painted elephants and palmtrees. Light yellow glaze with blue top edge and green organic decor. Manufactured by Grimstrup Keramik. Signed and stampe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Mandruzzato Murano Pair Of "Sommerso "Colored Glass Vases
By Mandruzzato
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
The pair consists of two massive and linear Murano...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Green Bubble Art Glass Vase, Scandinavia, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall green and heavy Scandinavian midcentury modern art glass vase. Green mouth blown bubble glass encased in clear glass as visible ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Hand coloured vase by Alka Kunst of Germany
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The title of this large porcelain vase by Alka Kunst of Germany is "Idyll" and the two hand coloured scenes either side depict idyllic scenarios. One scene shows a man sitting under ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Orange Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Glass vase by Carlo Moretti
Made in Italy in the 1970s
Very good condition, no damage
Measures: height 32cm, diameter 12cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Salt Glazed Three Handled Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish British studio pottery three handled bottle vase decorated in salt glazes signed to the base and dating from the 20th century. The hand thrown vase stands on a narrow ...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
'Moske' vase by Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely vintage handmade vase known as #Moske" made by the talented and well-known artist Mari Simmulson for equally famous Upsala Ekeby in the 60s. It has a fantastic shape and glazing with various shades of brown and a warm orange base with fantastic details in white. It is signed and in a very good condition. The rustic ambience of this vase will give a genuine mid-century modern feeling. The price includes FREE shipping.
It is 20cm (7.87") high and 10cm (3,93") at the base in a rectangular shape, with the original sticker.
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000), was born in St. Petersburg and was an Estonian-Swedish ceramicist, painter and textile artist. After graduating from Tallinn in 1930, Simmulson studied for Professor Jaco at the State School...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Vase, 1960s.
A vintage Murano sommerso art glass vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte circa 1960s. Manufac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Handmade Murano Glass Vase, by Marcello Furlan
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Italian handmade Murano glass asimetrical vase created and signed by Marcello Furlan, circa 1990.
The glass colors are light green emerald and pink on clear glass base.
This...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Small 'Ikebana' Vase in Mouth-Blown Glass and Brass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Small 'Ikebana' vase in mouth-blown glass and brass for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi Red Vase Made in Italy
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in San Carlos, CA
Beautiful 1960s red vase with the design and creation attributed to Aldo Londi and Bitossi. The vase is marked on the bottom with "Made In Italy" and a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
large scheurich ceramic floorvase model 427-47 stripe pattern red orange black
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large jug vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the 1960s to 70s. Model no. 427-47 with a high-gloss glaze in a great combination of warm and cool tones combined with black.
Dim...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Itamo Pustetto Murano glass bicolor circa 1950 vase.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible attributed to Itamo Pusteto Murano glass bicolor vase circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Zanfirico Filigrana Glass Vase with Gold Inclusion Appliqué
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury Murano zanfirico filigrana glass vase with Appliqué cane.
Attributed to Fulvio Bianconi circa 1950s.
Pink, white and gold latticino and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Merletto Glass Vase with Ground Lip, style of Harrachov Czech
Located in Melbourne, AU
This may not be a vase by the Czech company Harrach, hence listed ‘in the style of’. Nevertheless, it has a strong central European 1950s aesthetic.
We love to connect the objects we find to the social movements of their time. This vase was made in the 1950s - the atomic age. You can see the inclination towards science - experimental materials and technology, accuracy and super fine detail in the 'Merlatto' (lace) glass treatment of this vase.
The Merletto pattern inside the glass is unlike the triple-threaded Czech version. It looks more like the earlier Seguso Merletto...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1957 Finnish Art Glass Vase by Kaj Franck
By Kaj Franck
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1957 Finnish blue grey "Usva" art glass vase by Kaj Franck. Made for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Urjala. Franck was art director from 1950-1976.
6.5" h., 2.5" x 2....
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Alessio Tasca Raymor Vase, Ceramic, Green, White, Doves, Fish, Signed
By Alessio Tasca, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Alessio Tasca for Raymor vase, ceramic green white, signed. Small to medium scale chunky rectangular vase decorated with an S-pattern of fish ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Patchwork Pink Blue
Located in Springfield, OR
Fantastic Bitossi patchwork vase, very rarely seen. It reminds me a lot of Ettore Sotsass' work. Lovely thick glazes of pink, blue and yellow. The ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Low Organic Ceramic Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl.
Featuring a wonderful organic multi stemmed mushroom form above a large bulbous base.
Textured clear finished...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Accolay Baluster Vase, 1950s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French mid-century vase by Accolay, France, 1950s. Blue, yellow (that make green in some parts) and brown vase.
Measures: height : 28.3 cm (11.15"), diameter : 16.5 cm (6.5"). Marke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large 1960s Italian Amber Swirled Ribbed Glass Goblet Chalice Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large vintage 1960s amber coloured swirled and ribbed glass goblet-shaped vases with scalloped rims. The circular bases are made from a thicker glass to help support the vas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Ceramic Planter Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality fat lava style midcentury ceramic planter vase.
Eye-catching details and wonderful earth tones makes this ceramic plan...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Barovier&Toso Murano Glass large blue "costolato" vase circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible large Barovier&Toso blue "costolato" Murano glass vase circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rare Green Brutalist Fat Lava Ceramic Vases by Dümler and Breiden Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Producer:
Dümmler and Breiden, Germany
Decade:
1970s
Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. High qu...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vera Kaij Steneby, earthenware vase in the form of female figure. Swedish design
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Just look at it and you know everything. This vase is a must have for collectors of any kind. From ceramic lovers to Swedish design freaks. Adorable and beautiful!
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Turquoise Alfredo Barbini Murano Vase
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vintage thick turquoise blue Murano vase by Alfredo Barbini with hints of yellow & green at the bottom. Mouthblown, with a hand-formed ribbed design. Excellent condition. Italian, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Bubble Vases by Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg for Hirschberg, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of 2 bubble vases
Producer:
Hirschberg, Germany
Design:
Wilhelm Braun-Feldweg
Decade:
1960s
Original vintage 1960s set of 2 vases o...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Large 1960s Studio Midcentury White Blue Bottle Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage shiny glazed Midcentury Modern bottle vase with a big belly and a large white handle on one side. Thick snow white and clear blue running glaze with caramel beige accents. Sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Charcoal Round Vase, High Neck & Sloping shoulders, France, c 1950, signed 'EP'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charcoal Round Vase, High Neck & Sloping shoulders, France, c 1950, signed 'EP'
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tommi Parzinger Solid Brass Pitcher For Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A lidded solid brass pitcher design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. The pitcher is embossed on the bottom “Made by Dorlyn - Silversmiths” with the Tommi Parzinger insignia. The pitcher stands approximately 10 7/8 inches tall and the base is 3 1/8 inches in diameter.
BIOGRAPHY OF DESIGNER
Tommi Anton Parzinger (1903–1981) was a German interior designer; a lighting, accessories and furniture designer and an artist. Born in Munich in 1903, Parzinger was raised in an artistic family, he studied at the Kunstgewebeschule, focusing his art studies on ceramic, glass, metal and wood crafts , as well as painting. Parzinger immigrated to New York City in 1932, his first job in America was as a designer for Rena Rosenthal, designing metalware and crystel to be sold at her trend setting Madison Avenue shop. During his tenure at Rena Rosenthal Parzinger began creating furniture and accessories to accompany his celebrated work in brass and crystal. His interest in these ancillary pieces grew steadily throughout the 1930’s and in 1938 he took a position designing furniture for Charak in Boston. In 1939 he opened Parzinger Originals, designing custom furnishings for clients and commissioned custom interiors. Parzinger's designs were labeled "high-style modernism", which represented a more idiosyncratic, rarefied midcentury design style. His cosmopolitan designs involved costly, craft-intensive materials and processes using brass accents and lacquer. As his business grew, Parzinger continued his work in graphic design, fashioning packaging, fabrics and wallpapers . He also continued to design furniture, lighting, and accessories for other companies, including Reed and Barton, Lightolier, Salterini Hofstatter, and Dorlyn. In the 1940’s Donald Cameron became his partner and expanded the company with locations at 32 East 57th Street, 601 Fifth Avenue, and 441 Madison Avenue. His designs were used by famous clients such as Billy Baldwin, Marilyn Monroe, members of the DuPont family...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
A pair of Mid-century modern pottery vases, by Fratelli Fanciullacci , Italy.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A pair of fantastic vintage ceramic vases from Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy. These vases have a fantastic shape and decoration. The design is classic, clean lines and shapes has a si...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carstens Tonnieshof Vase 'Rare' Decor 'Island'
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful rare vase from Carstens Tönnieshof in Germany. Designed by Heinz Siery. The artist Heinz Siery was one of the most important
personalities in the field of ceramics design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Mid-Century Stoneware Vase by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware vase of flower in bright colors by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden.
Tthe name of the factory, a number and ‘Made in Sweden’ are stamped on the bottom.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Ceramic pottery vase
Origin:
Germany
Designer:
Heinz Siery
Producer:
Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage pottery object was desig...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Super Colorful Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Bay Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Pottery ceramic vase
Producer:
BAY Ceramic, Germany
Decade:
1970s
Description:
Original vintage 1970s pottery ceramic vase made in Germany. Hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Finnish Arabia Geometric Brown Decor Vase, Bäck, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian midcentury modern ceramic vase with chocolate and caramel brown colors on tiered geometric relief pattern. Designed by Göran Bäck for Finnish A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Glass Vase by Orrefors
By Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and sophisticated vase was realized by the esteemed midcentury Swedish glass studio, Orrefors, circa 1960. It features an ovoid form- with a concentric form of the same ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
California Design Stoneware Weed Pot / Vase by Wayne Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely stunning California design stoneware weed pot / vase by noted San Diego, CA potter Wayne Chapman, circa 1970. The pot is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
1980s Japanese Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Tall Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall Ikebana vase with two sided design by an unknown Japanese maker, circa 1980s. Vase measures 13" tall by 4.25" wide by 2.5" deep and is signed with an impressed stamp and origin...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Bubbles Italian Art Glass Scroll Top Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains an original label....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso
Midcentury Modern Vase Seashell Vicke Lindstrand Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Incredible vase created by Vicke Lindstrand Ekeby, Sweden in late 1940s. The seashell vase is made in ceramic and has a wonderful blue glaze to cover its artistic sculptured ceramic....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Glass Vase by Tamara Aladin for Riihimaen Riihimaen Lasi
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This is a nice Tamara Aladin vase in deep purple.
It is 26 Cm tall.
And 9 Cm vide.
It is not signed but if you want to buy this one in a set.
I have more. unsigned and sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Decorative Medium Murano Vase by Mandruzzato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Decorative Medium Murano Vase by Mandruzzato showcases the exquisite artistry of Murano glass, beautifully realized in a soothing blue hue. Crafted by skilled art...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Cloudy Glazed Decor
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Voluminous smooth glazed blue and sand colored midcentury modern vase likely manufactured in the 1960s. Shiny two color glaze applied in cloud...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Vintage Teal Scavo Glass Vase Ascribable to Seguso, Archeological style, Italy
By Seguso
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1960s.
Ascribable to Seguso, it might be designed after archeological pieces.
It features opaque and iridescent parts, with...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Abstract porcelain Vases by Cuno Fischer for Rosenthal, Germany, 1980s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase set of 2
Producer:
Rosenthal, Germany
Designer:
Cuno Fischer
Decade:
1980s
Set of two graphic, modernist porcelain vases by German painte...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Frosted & Infused Gold Scavo Glass Urn Vase, Vessel Handles Italy 1980
By Murano 5
Located in Miami, FL
Frosted & infused Gold scavo glass Murano Art glass urn vase, vessel, decanter Mid-Century Modern made in Italy in 1980.
Diameter of the opening is 9 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Dino Martens Filigrana Murano Vase Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Dino Martens filigrana vase in a rare color combination of pink & white with bronze glitter, mouth-blown for Vetreria Aureliano Toso in 195...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Soliflor Teardrob Vase Archimede Seguso Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A wonderful hand blown Murano soliflor glass vase of the Sommerso collection designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy in the 1950s.
An exquisite exampl...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Long 'Ikebana' Vase in Mouth-Blown Glass and Brass for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Long 'Ikebana' vase in mouth-blown glass and brass for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice Czech Cinnamon Art Glass Vase, circa 1960
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and heavily made iconic Czech art glass vase designed by Frantisek Vizner for Skrdlovice and dating from the 1960s. The vase is of cylindrical form with a clear glass uppe...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Lisa Larson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in High Point, NC
A brown beige and grey vase designed by Lisa Larsson and produced by Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s.
“LISA L.” stamp on bottom
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of West German Mid-Century Modern Scheurich Signed Ceramic Floor Vases
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of large vases were made by the Scheurich factory of West Germany in approximately 1965, and done in their signature Mid Century Modern style. The vases are composed of mol...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Scheurich Keramik, Rörstrand, Bitossi, and Venini. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $44 and tops out at $113,467 while the average work can sell for $794.
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