Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
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 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
Large Decorative Clear Glass Vase by Daum, Nancy, France 1960s
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This large clear glass vase has been crafted with a beautiful swirl design on either side.
Made by the maker Daum in the 1960s, it can also be a decorative piece, or a flower vase. ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
California Studio Pottery Signed Ikebana Planter with Frog
Located in San Diego, CA
California studio pottery signed ikebana planter with frog, circa 1990s. The piece measures: 7.5" W x 6.75" D x 2" H and is signed on the underside. #1708.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Alessandro Mandruzzato Murano Glass Vases, Hand-Blown, Italy, 1970s
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Glass Pair of Vases by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 1970s
A striking set of sculptural Murano glass vases by Alessandro Mandruzzato, hand-blown by Campanella in Italy, circa...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass
Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Located in Skokie, IL
Fulvio Bianconi model 1329 “Pezzato” vase for Venini, Italy, 1950s
Additional Information:
Materials: Polychrome patchwork glass
Dimensions: 9 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Dia.
Condition: Excell...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Vase, Ceramic, Blue, Red, White, Onion
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter vase, ceramic, blue, red, and white, onion. Medium scale chunky cylinder vase decorated with a wavy abstract onion pattern.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$1,125 Sale Price
50% Off
Midcentury Modern Set of 3 Rörstrand Ritzi Vases and Bowl Gunnar Nylund
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful blue glaze on these 2 vases and bowl from Rörstrand Sweden, designed by Gunnar Nylund in the 1950s.
They are all in good vintage condition.
Dimensions: Large vase H ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Great Vase Amphora Solid Brass Gold Umbrella Stand Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great vase amphora solid brass gold umbrella stand Italian midcentury design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
$789 Sale Price
30% Off
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1960s
A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Scandinavian Modern Arne Bang, Round Vase in Blue and Green, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Bang
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase number 52 can be considered a collector's item and is appreciated among ceramic enthusiasts and collectors of 20th-century Danish design. The simple yet elegant aesthetic that c...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage green murano vase, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage green murano vase made in Italy in the 1970s.
It is very well-preserved, It represents the patina expected from a glass object ove...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 1970s OP Art Biscuit Porcelain German Vase Made by AK Kaiser, Germany
By AK Kaiser
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Op Art porcelain vase
Producer:
AK Kaiser, Germany
Description:
This original vintage OP Art Vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of porc...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Ceramic Cachepot by Giovanni Toccafondo, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury ceramic cachepot by Giovanni Toccafondo, (circa 1970s). Stylized with abstract geometric forms and delicate hues over an off-white background, it is a delightful piece. Th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Crystal Lucid Drop glass vase by Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Sweden
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A sculptural vintage glass vase designed by Sven Palmqvist and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, during the 1960s. Executed in high-quality clear crystal, the vase features an organic, s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Sommerso
Mid Century Splash Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Canada - Circa 1960
s
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century studio pottery splash glazed vase - featuring a wheel thrown buff ceramic body, slender form neck and bulbous body - the glaze with an orange peel like finish - the base ...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Lino Sabattini, 1955
Located in Berlin, DE
This simple “Vaso 1” vase with two openings was designed by Lino Sabattini for Christofle, Paris.
It is made of silver-plated brass.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Rainer Doss, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Rainer Doss, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mater...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Millefiori Vase in Violet and White, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Millefiori Vase in Violet and White, Fratelli Toso Murano ca. 1920s
A colorful millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1920. Made...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Sommerso Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 70s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Glazed ceramic vase with polychrome decoration, Roger Capron.Vallauris.
By Roger Capron
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Ceramic vase ( or bottle ) by Roger Capron.`
Conical shape with wide collar
White glazed ceramic with polychrome decoration
signed " Capron Vallauris N3 "
Roger Capron Vallauris l...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Four Ceramic Vases, Beautiful Glaze
Located in København, Copenhagen
Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist.
Four ceramic vases, beautiful glaze in reddish green tones.
Germany, 1940s.
Largest measures 20.5 cm. x 9 cm.
In perfect condition.
Stamped.
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda # 41890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous piece of Art Glass by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. Clear thick base which changes to yellow, green then blue. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear to the bas...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Emilio Scanavino (Signed), Italy 1970s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and monumental decorative Glazed ceramic vase with abstract motifs, created by the famous Italian artist Emilio Scanavino
Diameter: 28 cm
Hight; 26 cm
Edition: Signed and numbe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Krosno Tapered Green Vase Art Glass Poland
By Krosno
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a mid-century modern Krosno Poland green vase abstract art glass.
Hand blown tapered with controlled bubble at the bottom.
Dimensions: 11" H x 5" diameter
...
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
1950s VASE scheurich model 239-30 drip glaze and colorful abstract decor
Located in Mannheim, DE
West german mid century ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich Keramik in the late 1950s. White drip glaze on russet brown glaze, combined with stripe and cube decor in yellow, red a...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Jacques Blin (circa 1950s)
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic pitcher / vase (circa 1950s) by Jacques Blin. The pitcher, in the form perhaps of a proud French coq or even an owl is in a subtle, greenish hue, almost marble...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Vase by Marianne Starck Bornholm
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful pitcher vase from the Tribal Series made by Marianne Starck for the Michael Andersen Factory.
Marianne Starck (born 1931 Germany) became one of the leading ceramistes in De...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
20th Century Studio Pottery Weed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which the...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Murano Glass Vase with Aventurine by Fratelli Toso 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Murano glass drop vase with polychrome spot decoration and twisted aventurine canes, made by Fratelli Toso in the 1950s
Ø cm 19 h cm 27
Fratelli Toso is a name that immediately evo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$701 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Swirling Modernist Cream, Grey, Brown Ceramic Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase with a big swirl on both sides. Manufactured in West Germany in the 1970s. Cream, grey and brown glaze accentuated the swirling shape and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$888 Sale Price
25% Off
Generous Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Mosaic Ball Vase
By Jean Gerbino
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed blue, green and terracotta banded mosaic ball vase
Gerbino uses the Neriage technique to attain such intriguing patterns
A genero...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic XL Vase, Italy 1960
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
A giant sized handmade Rimini blue ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi and manufactured by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
Blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns adorning the top of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic
An Iridescent glass vase signed
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This iridescent glass vase, bearing a signature, holds a unique charm and significance. Its beauty lies not only in its mesmerizing iridescence, which reflects a spectrum of colors i...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Monumental Robert Maxwell
David Cressey Sunburst Low Planter for Earthgender
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Robert Maxwell & David Cressey Sunburst Low Planter for Earthgender
Studio executed in hand etched, glazed and textured earthenware. A very clean and incredibly rare monu...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
1950s Tall Hand Thrown Cerulean Blue Bud Flower Vase MCM Italian Pottery
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A piece of decor right out of a Giorgio Morandi painting. A hand-thrown organic wavering bottle form narrow neck vase, in high-gloss blue glaze.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
$540 Sale Price
55% Off
Green Cased Alga Glass Vase with Gold Leaf by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
By Venini, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Murano, 1930s.
Between 1932 and 1933 the Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi, a spirited protagonist of the Milan “neoclassicist” movement, a friend and associate of Gio Ponti, and a partner of Il Labirinto, established a fruitful collaboration with the Venini glassware company, which would continue, albeit episodically, in later years. The architect’s creative contribution was evident both in the glass forms and in their innovative manufacturing technique. When Buzzi arrived at the Venini company in Murano, in 1932, he brought with him a remarkable cultural baggage and a thorough knowledge of ancient art, particularly the Etruscan period...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century German Ceramic Box or Cookie Jar with Teak Lid, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Ceramic Box or Cookie Jar with Teak Lid from SMF Schramberg Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Add...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Vintage Brass Vase from India, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Brass
Made in India
With aged patina
Re-polished
Good original condition.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Heikki Orvola for Nuutajarvi Nottsjo Red and Black Art Glass Vase c.1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Mid-century Finnish art glass cylinder vase. Engraved "Heikki Orvola Nuutajarvi Notsjo". It is part of the "Volcano" series, known for i...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Large 15-Piece Rude Osolnik Turned Wood Collection
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Berlin, DE
This collection of eleven vases and four bowls were handmade by Rude Osolnik, the midcentury master of woodturning. Osolnik's work is held in many important collections, and a piece of his was even presented to the Queen of England by the United States government...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Thomas Keramik White Rounded Porcelain Vase, Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
Stunning white porcelain vase by Thomas. The rounded pleat design catches light and shadow beautifully from different angles.
Measurements: H 8", W 5.5", D 3".
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Faceted Sommerso Vase, Mandruzzato c 1960s
By Mandruzzato
Located in Glasgow, GB
A large hexagon shaped red and yellow Murano glass 'Sommerso' vase by the glassmaking maestro Luigi Mandruzzato.
Handcrafted in the 1960s in Italy, utilizing the revered 'Sommerso' ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
$249 Sale Price
35% Off
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese Signed and Dated Murano Glass Sommerso Vase
By Cenedese
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Antonio Da Ros Cenedese signed and dated Murano glass sommerso vase In vibrant purple primary layer. Unique color for this form. Great display vase for any interior or collection.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Architectural Pottery Cylinder "Staccato" Planter by David Cressey in Stoneware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Architectural Pottery "Staccato" pattern on a stoneware cylinder planter by David Cressey. The planter has thick walls and is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. It shows...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Round Embossed Copper Cachepot / Vase in the style of Egidio Casagrande, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This elegant cachepot, which can also be used as a centerpiece or a vase, is made in embossed copper and is designed in the style of Egidio Casagrande.
It migh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Nils Landberg Vase for Orrefors, 1965
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning handblown, art glass 'Sommerso' vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, 1960s in grey-green hues.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Kage Verk Stad Gustavsberg Blue Glazed Fish Vase, circa 1950
By Gustavsberg
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage blue glazed Swedish Gustavsberg stoneware vase moulded in relief with a large fish designed by Wilhelm Kage. The vase has impressed KAPA Kage Verk Stad to the base alo...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A pair of Stoneware Vases by Andersson
Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1977
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Örjan Andersson at Andersson & Johansson, Hoganas, Sweden, 1977.
Excellent condition. Incised ’ÖJ / Höganäs Handdreja...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Oball Murano Black Glass Vase with Gold leaf details, 1980s Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking Murano glass vase in deep, glossy black, created in the 1980s by the renowned OBALL glass factory, part of the Vetri Murano (VM) consortium. The piece still retains its or...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Midcentury Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase by C.O.V.E.M, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Midcentury Murano sommerso art glass vase by C.O.V.E.M, 1960s
A heavy Murano Sommerso art glass vase manufactured by C.O.V.E.M. (Cooperativa Vetrai Muranesi) circa 1960s. Probably a design of Flavio Poli who worked with C.O.V.E.M. in the 1950s and 1960s. Manufactured in thick clear Sommerso glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Organic Modern Crackle Glaze Raku Pottery Vase by Tony Evans 1970s California
By Tony Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern large bulbous Raku Pottery Vase from Evans Ceramics from California, 1970s. Mixture of ivory crackle glaze and band of matte dark brown...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Orange/Gold Trim, Italy, Mid-Century, C 1960
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Ceramic vase by Aldo Londi Bitossi, Italy, C 1960, signed. Cylinder vase glazed in orange with gold details.
Signed on the bottom, 79/2, Italy.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vetro Soffiato Glass Vase by Vittorio Zecchin attr. Murano 1924
A large art glass vase in mouth blown 'Vetro Soffiato' glass, designed by Vittorio Zecchin. Manufactured most p...
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1920s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Studio Pottery Signed Lidded Jar, circa 1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Studio pottery signed lidded jar. circa 1970.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Urn Vase Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pottery vase features urn shaped body with twin handles framing the wide rim, decorated with majolica glaze in organic, earthy brown palette. The abstract floral decor is ver...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Murano Purple Art Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Applied Clear Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano glass centerpiece vase in purple and filigree clear glass rim, Italy, 1950s.
Stunning blown glass purple centerpiece with faceted body and h...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Mdina Glass Spill Vase in Blue and Yellow, Malta, 1970s
By Mdina
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage Mdina Glass spill vase, handcrafted in Malta during the 1970s, showcasing the rich artistry of Maltese studio glass. This piece exemplifi...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
$142 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brown Ceramic Vase by VEB Haldensleben, East Germany, 1960s
By VEB
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This mid-century cool brown ceramic case by VEB Haldensleben was made in DDR (Deutsche Demokratische Republik), East Germany, in the 1960s. This vase, a VEB Haldensleben's creation, is a prime example of their ceramic vases, shape number 3092/C, featuring an intriguing brown glaze adorned with alternating rows of red and white circles, each contoured by a bold black "fat lava" glaze. This vintage piece, measuring H 20 cm and Ø8.5 cm, encapsulates the timeless charm of East German pottery...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mathieu MATEGOT French Mid-century Plant Stand, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-Century Iron Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s.
Elegant mid-century plant stand in wrought iron, crafted in France during the 1950s in the style of Math...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Bordeaux Red Drip Glaze Vase, American Art Studio Pottery, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-century hand thrown art ceramics vase has clean and minimal shape; it was made of white clay with thick band of vibrant multicolored fat lava glaze decoration on the widest part...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Millefiori Italian Art Glass Vase around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Millefiori Italian Art Glass Vase around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels 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 and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern vases and vessels 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 and vessels, 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 and vessels 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 $114,459 while the average work can sell for $803.
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