Space Age Vases
SPACE AGE STYLE
Vintage Space Age furniture captured post–World War II optimism with swooping shapes, bowed lines and experimentation with new materials including plastic and fiberglass.
From the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite in 1957 to the landing of Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon in 1969, the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States propelled advancements in technology that transformed culture. Space Age design encompassed fashion, architecture, cars, furniture and objects for the home, bringing wonder and hope for the future into everyday life.
Coinciding with Pop art, Space Age style featured bold colors and forms. Eero Aarnio’s Ball chair, which debuted in 1966, used molded fiberglass for a capsule-like space while Verner Panton’s 1959 Panton chair was a single piece of molded plastic for a gravity-defying S shape. Red versions of Olivier Mourgue’s 1964 Djinn chair were futuristic enough to appear on the space station in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Today, Joe Colombo is revered as a master of modern Italian design thanks to the provocative modular furniture pieces he created, such as the Tube chair and the Elda armchair, both of which embody the future-forward spirit of the Space Age.
The Space Age spirit extended to home building too. The futuristic Case Study Houses, which were designed by the likes of Pierre Koenig, Charles and Ray Eames, Richard Neutra and Whitney R. Smith, are considered a high point of modernism and the Southern California lifestyle.
Sometimes the nods to space exploration were more literal, like moon and star motifs or the 1965 Eclisse lamp by Vico Magistretti that saw the mid-century Italian designer integrating a movable inner shade to “eclipse” the light source. Alongside the pioneering moon missions, JVC manufactured the Videosphere portable television reminiscent of the Apollo 11 space helmets.
Although the style faded in the 1970s — with the 1975 joining of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts signaling a new era of cooperation and the global oil crisis impacting the availability of plastics — the era’s innovations influenced designers into the 21st century such as Zaha Hadid and Djivan Schapira.
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Style: Space Age
1960s Large Handmade Ceramic Vase
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Large Handmade Ceramic Vase
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1960s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Enzo Bioli Space Age Vase Ceramiche Il Picchio, 1970s
By Enzo Bioli
Located in Parma, IT
Il Picchio ceramic vase designed by Enzo Bioli 1970s.
In polished white ceramic with space age shape and hole for flower.
Signed at the base.
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sinuous Vase Design Roberto Rigon Ceramiche Nove 1970s
Located in Parma, IT
Ceramic vase design Roberto Rigon for ceramiche Nove 1970s.
Dark blue in color with distinctive anthropomorphic sinuous shape.
Signed at the base.
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 'Space Age' Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955s
By Empoli
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Gorgeous Beige Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Dogi, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous beige pair of vases in Murano glass by Dogi. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent conditions. Made in Italy
Diameter 8,26" x 12,59" H inches
Diam...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Two Vintage Matching Glass, Tall Vase and Low Bowl, Engraved Decorations
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage set of two matching glass pieces, a tall vase and a low bowl, both made in the same shade of clear glass and both with a frosted/sandblasted surface and egraved decorations t...
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1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass
Vintage Fluid and Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Rattan Vase, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large vase decorated with rolled rattan rods and wooden slices. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Rattan
1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Murano Glass by Dogi, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous pair of vases in Murano glass by Dogi. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Measures: diameter 6,29" x 14,17" height inc...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass by Nason, Made in Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
1970s gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass by Nason. The items are in excellent condition. Handmade. Made in Italy
Dimension:
Diameter 3,14" x 11,02" Height inches
Diameter 8 c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rosenthal Cylinder Lead Crystal Glass Vase Vessel Diagonal Base Mid-Century
By Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Space Age Lead crystal glass cylinder vase, vessel with diagonal base, made in Germany.
It will look amazing on top ...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
With best wishes, Geert
?Early Bird Gallery...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass by Dogi
The items are in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Orange Vase diam 4,33" x 9,84" H inches
Orange Vase diam 11 cm x 25 H cm
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of three Lava Vases Dümler & Breiden 1975 Pop Art Ceramics
Located in Berlin, DE
All ceramics are in a very good condition, created in the 70ies by Studio 43.
The design and the colours from Renee Neue make them to real eyecatchers.
Bowl...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vases in Murano green and white color, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
The sommerso technique was originally developed in the 1930's by Carlo Scarpa at Venini & Co. Sommerso (Italian for "submerged") is the Murano glassmaking technique of creati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel Opaline Vase Soliflore Florence, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel opaline vase soliflore Florence 1955
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano Light Green and White Color, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Pair of vases in Murano, 1970, Italian.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
They were exhibited at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Vases in Murano, 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
They were exhibited at the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase 1950, Sing 'Querandi, Churba 4139/72' (Blown inside a tree trunk)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase
Blown inside a tree trunk
Querandi
1950 to 1954
Otto Ullmann assumes the technical direction of the Bohemia Glass Argentina SRL glass factory in Sao Tome after his emigration to...
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1950s Argentine Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1970, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian, Label (murano ... made in italy)
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
1970s Space Age Carlo Moretti Orange and Brown Opaline Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic orange brown and black opaline glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in lovely conditions. This Vase embodies the bold and futuristic design aesthetics characterist...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Opaline Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian Attributed to Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian Atribuido a Flavio Poli-Medida
By Flavio Poli
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
Pair of Vases in Murano, 1950, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Murano
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
1970s Amazing Italian Space Age Red Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Amazing Italian space age original ceramic vase some sign of aging on it.
However in a very good condition. This vase is stunning.
7,87 x 11,81 H inches
20 cm x H 30 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Amazing Vintage Original Scheurich Vase
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing vintage original Scheurich ceramic vase in excellent condition.
This vase is rare
diameter 4,72" x 7,87" H inches
20 H cm. - 12 D cm.
Category
1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Pair of Vases in Ceramic, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s stunning pair of vases in ceramic. Made in Italy, they are in excellent condition.
Measures: 8,26" x 3,54" x 15,35" H inches
7,87 x 2,75" x 11,81" H inches
cm 21 x cm 9 x cm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase in excellent condition.
This vase is beautiful, it seems a sculpture
Dimensions:
diameter 4,72" x 12,59"...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Space Age White Vase in Bavaria's Porcelain, Made in Germany
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Space Age white vase in Bavaria's Porcelain. Made in Germany.
The shape of this vase is amazing it seems a sculpture. This vase is in excellent condition.
Dimension:...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
With best wishes, Geert
?Early Bird Gallery...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1960s Gorgeous Pair of Blue Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pair of blue vases in Murano glass. Made in Italy
The items are in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Vase diameter 5,51" x 12,59"
Vase diameter cm 14 x cm 32 H
Vas...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Ceramic. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous Pair of Vases in Ceramic. These vases are two sculptures and they are in excellent conditions. Made in Italy
diameter 4,33" x 13,38" H inches
diameter 4,33" x 13,38" H...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Original Big Scheurich Lava Vase
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous big Scheurich Lava vase in excellent condition.
This vase is a true piece of modern art
Dimensions:
diameter 4,72" x 15,74" height inc...
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1970s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Stunning Pair of Vases in Ceramic by F.lli Brambilla. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning Pair of Vases in Ceramic by F.lli Brambilla. Made in Italy, they are in excellent condition.
diam 3,93" x 14,37" H inches
diam 5,90" x 14,37" H inches
diam cm 10 x cm ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Gorgeous Set of 3 Vases in Murano Glass, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous set of 3 vases in Murano glass.
The items are in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
Blu vase diameter 3,14" x 10,23" height inches
Blu vase diameter 8 cm x 26 height...
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
White Ceramic Vase by Rosenthal, 1960s
By Rosenthal
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Signature of the manufacture beneath the base. Very good condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Astonishing Space Age Red Vase by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s astonishing Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli. Made in Italy.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Pink Ceramic Vase Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Lovers In Pink, a renowned artwork by Marc Chagall, serves as the inspiration for this polished ceramic vase from the Bubble Family Collection. Showcasing arched, circular shapes, the decorative elements enriching the vase's cylindrical body contribute to its organic dynamism, which adds an effortless touch of glamour to contemporary interior.
without a doubt for me "the lovers" is my favorite vase not to say that it is the perfect vase. I almost have a veneration for this vase and when I build it a special mood always assails me.
It is all the details that make it so important, there are two kissing figures, the color is elegant pink with something antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 'Space Age' Pitcher, Opaline Florence Vase, circa 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage pitcher vase by Opaline di Florence. High contrast black red and white decor
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
1970s Space Age Red Vase in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Space Age red vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Sculptural 1970s Hand-Made Brass Vase
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and decorative hand-made vase attributed to Cognolato. It is made from hammered brass and remains in a very good vintage condition.
Signed on the base: " hand made Italy".
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Brass
Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is an unusual period colorway and size, that will give a midcentury touch to your interior.
Size of the smaller one H 12.6 in x D 4.33 in.
...
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1950s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Multicolored Sommerso Glass 1960s Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso/Eko
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Advertising vase made by Seguso for the well-known guitar company Eko. The vase is attributed to Flavio Poli. It was made with the "sommerso" glass technique in the stylized but reco...
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
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Murano Glass
1970s Astonishing Orange and White Ceramic Box by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Astonishing Space Age orange and white box in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
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1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Italian Gorgeous Space Age Vase in Excellent Condition
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Italian gorgeous Space Age vase in excellent condition.
1600.
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1970s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Gorgous Space Age Beige Vase in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Gorgeous Space Age beige vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White, Red and Brown 1960s Murano Glass Vase Attributed to Salviati
By Salviati
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Thick Murano glass vase or bowl in white, red and brown colors attributed to Salviati Italian glasswork. Very good condition: light scratches under the base.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Blue & Clear Murano Glass 1960s-1970s Vase/Bottle Attributed to Barovier e Toso
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Thick Murano glass vase/bottle in blue shades attributed to Barovier and Toso Italian glasswork. Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Lavender Bubbles Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent, light purple / lavender and controlled bubbles Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The outside col...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass, Art Glass
1970s Astonishing Space Age White Vase in Ceramic by Gabbianelli, Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
1970s astonishing space age white vase in ceramic by Gabbianelli, made in Italy.
Category
1970s European Vintage Space Age Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Space Age vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Space Age 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Space Age 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 Opaline florence, Fratelli Toso, Scheurich Keramik, and Ambrogio Pozzi. 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 $168 and tops out at $10,243 while the average work can sell for $766.
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