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Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Vase in Lustro Glaze by Riccardo Gatti Faenza 1950s
By Riccardo Gatti, Bottega Gatti
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful unique ceramic vase made by Bottega Gatti in Faenza, most probably during the 1950s or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian mid-century modern Vase in white and blue ceramic, 1900-1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Vase in white and blue ceramic, 1900-1950s Vase with lid entirely in
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dino Martens Filigrana Murano Vase Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Basel, BS
Rare Dino Martens filigrana vase in a rare color combination of pink & white with bronze glitter
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Luigi Carron for Alcyone Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Italy 1950s
By Carron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Luigi Carron designed this stunning Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase for Alcyone of Marostica, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Fratelli Toso - Early Venetian Crystal Millefiori Decanter - Italy - C.1950 s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Chatham, ON
still attached - Italy (Murano) - circa 1950's. Good vintage condition - no stopper - minor base rim
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vase Ceramic Red Gold Color, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-Century Modern vase ceramic red gold color, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Vase Multicolor MGA Albisola Ceramics of Art, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian ceramic vase multi-color MGA Albisola Ceramics of Art 1950s, Albisola manufactory of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by C.A.S. Vietri circa 1950s
By C.A.S. Vietri, Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Vintage Blue ceramic vase by C.A.S. Vietri (circa 1950s). In the style of Guido Gambone, this
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giovanni Gariboldi Yellow Ceramic Vase for Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950s
By Giovanni Gariboldi, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo, Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Malmö, SE
Gariboldi for Richard Ginori, Milan, Italy, early 1950s. Good condition. A tiny firing crack under the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase from ViBi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic vase signed ViBi Torino
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Majolica Bowl Vase Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
composition. The vase is signed on the bottom with "Deruta Italy" and model numbers. The small rounded bowl
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Murano Sommerso Flower-Shaped Vase by Fratelli Toso, Italy 1950s
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Murano glass vase, crafted by the renowned Fratelli Toso, epitomizes the exquisite artistry
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase by Guido Andloviz for SCI Laveno, Italy, 1950s
By S.C.I. Laveno, Guido Andlovitz
Located in Milan, IT
Ceramic vase by Guido Andloviz for S.C.I. Laveno.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Mid-Century Modern Green Ceramic Italian Unique Piece Jug Vase
By San Polo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A mid-century modern green ceramic vase hand-crafted in Italy in the Fifties, it's in good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ivo Sassi Mid-Century Modern Design Italian Ceramic Vases Bottles Set, 1950s
By Ivo Sassi
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design ceramic vases or bottles set serie “Gli Etruschi” designed by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 1950s Tall Peach Colored Venetian Vase with Decorative Blue Flowers
Located in London, GB
Stunning tall midcentury vase in soft peach opaque glass dotted with three impressive and intricate
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Gold Sgraffito Vase by Fratelli Fanciullaci for Elbee c. 1950s Italy
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in Glasgow, GB
An elegant example of mid-century Italian ceramics, this gold sgraffito vase was crafted by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Gold

Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee, Chartreuse Green Ceramic Vase c. 1950s Italy
By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Elbee
Located in Glasgow, GB
This mid-century Italian ceramic vase, designed by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee in 1950s Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Italian Murano Art Glass Transparent Vase by Barovier, Bullicante Model, 1950s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Ercole Barovier (Murano, Italy, 1950s). A stunning little vase made with a distinctive Barovier vase
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Enamel Ceramic Vase by Guido Andloviz for S.C.I. Laveno. Italy, 1950s
By Guido Andloviz, S.C.I. Laveno
Located in Milan, IT
Remarkable large ceramic vase by Guido Andloviz for Società Italiana Ceramiche - Laveno
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Egidio Casagrande Italia Patinated Brass Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a patinated brass vase by early modernist Egidio Casagrande Italia. Stamped
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Lady Head San Marino Boat Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Melbourne, AU
Italy in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. They are fragile and rarely found in such good condition. Given the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Dino Martens, Murano Glass Designer Vase for Aureliano Toso, Italy, 1950s
By Dino Martens
Located in CANNES, FR
, becoming an icon of mid-20th-century Italian design. The vase embodies the “pezzato” technique, invented
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Murano 1950s Orange Gold Flecks Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
art glass flower vase. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The vase is profusely
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Vase Chalcedony by Aureliano Toso Attributed to Dino Martens, 1950s
By Dino Martens, Aureliano Toso
Located in Milano, IT
the 1950s. The vase is made of a magnificent chalcedony glass where it presents several veins. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Optical Glass

Large Ceramic from C.a.S. Vietri with Rider Decor, Italy, circa 1950
By C.A.S. Vietri
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large ceramic from C.A.S. Vietri with rider decor, Italy circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Romantic Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Pucci Umbertide Hand Glazed Ceramic Vase 1950s Italy
By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci
Located in Palermo, IT
the bottom the signature of the valuable manufacture "Pucci Umbertide Made in Italy" from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Flavio Poli for Luigi Mandruzzato, Sommerso vase, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
geometric facets, burgundy and yellow in color. Italian work realized in the 1950s.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

A. Minghetti Set of 3 Hand-Glazed Polychrome Ceramic Vases-Sculpture 1950s Italy
By Angelo Minghetti
Located in Palermo, IT
" on the bottom, Italy, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Size (cm) 7x12x16, 9x16x18, 6x17x21
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Antique 1650s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Anzolo Fuga Hand Blown Glass "Pavone" Vase, 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Anzolo Fuga
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano, Italy, 1950s. Reference: Rosa Barovier-Mentasti, Anzolo Fuga, Murano Glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Murano Glass Vase by Arte Vetraria Muranese
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, IT
A colourful blown glass vase with aventurine stone by A.Ve.M (Arte Vetraria Muranese), Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Dino Martens Murano 1950s Blue White Aventurine Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kissimmee, FL
bud vase. Documented to designer Dino Martens for the Aureliano Toso workshop circa 1950s. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Murano ribbed Sommerso Vase, 1950s A rare Venetian art glass vase manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Handmade Ceramic by Mica, 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning Italian handmade vase. It has some damage at the bottom please see photos attached.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal Blue Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cornucopia flower bud vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his book
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Blown Glass Vase circa 1950s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Murano Blown Glass Vase circa 1950s This blown glass vase, likely from the 1950s, features an
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Blue and Gold Ceramic Italian Vase by Icap
By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue and gold porcelain vase with fish decor designed and manufactured in Italy by I.C.A.P. of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
cornucopia flower bud vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his book
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Italian Studio Vase Organic Abstract Drawing Mid-Century Bitossi Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Artist Unknown, wonderful pattern.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Vintage Metal Jug, Italy, 1950s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XXL vintage metal jug Italy 1950s - handmade carafe with relief This XXL vintage metal jug was
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20th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Metal

Seguso Murano 1950s Gold Flecks Opal White Italian Art Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
vase. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s, and published in his book. The vase still
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Guido Gambone Green Snake Vase, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vessel, Italy
By Guido Gambone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guido Gambone green snake vase, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern ceramic vessel, Italy. Guido Gambone
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Glass Vases for Seguso, Italy, 1950s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Stockholm, SE
d'Arte, Italy, circa 1950s. These stunning pieces are crafted using the renowned Sommerso (submerged
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sommerso

1950s Mid-Century Modern Blue and Gold Ceramic Huge Italian Vase by Saca
By Saca
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue and gold ceramic vase decorated with flowers made in Italy in the early Fifties by Società
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase in Etruscan Style in by Mariano Pieroni 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase in Etruscan Style in by Mariano Pieroni 1950s Conical ceramic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Murano Acid Yellow Large Art Glass Vase, 1950s
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Organic Design Bright Yellow Art Glass Vase. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1950s. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Murano Vase in Red and Uranium Sommerso Glass by Galliano Ferro, Italy, 1950s
By Galliano Ferro
Located in Glasgow, GB
within another. Crafted in the 1950s, the vase features a core of deep ruby red glass suspended within
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

1950s Tall Hand Thrown Cerulean Blue Bud Flower Vase MCM Italian Pottery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
form narrow neck vase, in high-gloss blue glaze.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Murano Seguso 1950s Coral Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Basket Vase
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare and beautiful, large vintage Murano hand blown coral red and gold flecks Italian art glass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Very Large San Marino Bottle Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Melbourne, AU
comprehensive text on Italian Ceramics, 'Alla Moda: Italian Ceramics of the 1950s-70s’, notes that few of these
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Clay

Barovier and Toso Fluted Art Glass Vase with Avventurina, 1950s
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
1295, and this vase is a wonderful example of the esteemed glassmakers' expertise. With its scrolled
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

AVEM Murano Pulegoso Murrine Blue Art Glass Vase, 1950s
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Italy, 1950s. Exquisite and sculptural handblown Murano glass vase
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Archimede Seguso Green Murano Glass Pulegoso Ovoid Vase, 1950s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Blown Glass Green Pulegoso Vase, Italy, 1950s. Exquisite and sculptural Archimede Seguso
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

XXL Vintage Brass Jug Handmade Italy, 1950s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XXL vintage brass jug handmade Italy, 1950s Huge vintage brass jug from the 1950s, handmade in
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20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Brass

1950s–60s Murano Filigrana “Pillow” Vase, attributed to Dino Martens
By Dino Martens
Located in Paris, FR
Murano Filigrana “Pillow” Vase, c. 1950–60 attributed to Dino Martens (Aureliano Toso) Beautiful
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

John Player Treen Humidor Tobacco Jar By Macabo, Milan, Italy Circa 1950 s
By Macabo
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
inside Metal fitting to lid interior Circa 1950's Height 7 inch, Diameter 4 inch In very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Wood

"Scavo" Murano Glass 1950s by Gino Cenedese Pink Vase
By Gino Cenedese
Located in Brescia, IT
Pink glass vase Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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1950s Italian Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s Italian vase for your home. Each 1950s Italian vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, ceramic and murano glass. There are many kinds of the 1950s Italian vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s Italian vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s Italian vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Venini, Fulvio Bianconi and Guido Gambone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950s Italian Vase?

A 1950s Italian vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,802, while the lowest priced sells for $58 and the highest can go for as much as $122,999.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About 1950s Italian Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.