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Venini “Battuto” Vase Murano Glass, 1959, Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini vase.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Vase “Battuto “ 1959 Murano Glass Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Vase Venini.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Vases

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Murano Glass

Set of Four Blown Art Glass Vases by Iittala, Finland, 1959
By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of four blown art glass vases by Karhula-Iittala. Löytö serie. Designed and made in Finland
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Glass vase by JOSEF HOSPODKA for Chribsa Glas. 1950 - 1959
By Josef Hospodka
Located in CADALSO, ES
Wonderful colors
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

MId century glass vase by Erich Jachmann for WMF. 1950 - 1959
By Erich Jachmann
Located in CADALSO, ES
This piece are in this condition rare to find. Full great colours
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Cut Glass

Vintage Glass Vase With Gold Glitter by Murano Italy. 1950 - 1959
Located in CADALSO, ES
This piece are in perfect condition, with no cracks. A lot of Gold Glitter that shines in the light in great colors
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Tobia Scarpa “ Venini “ Vase Murano Battuto, 1959, Italy
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Venini vase “Tobia Scarpa”.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Vases

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Murano Glass

Two Murano glass vases by Barovier & Toso. Italy 1950 - 1959
By Vetreria Artistica Barovier & C.
Located in CADALSO, ES
Very rare to find two pieces in this condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Flygsfors Coquille Fantasia Glass Vase by Paul Kedelv, 1950s
By Paul Kedelv, Flygfors Glass
Located in Asaa, DK
Flygsfors Coquille Fantasia glass vase by Paul Kedelv 1950s. Swedish tall Sommerso glass vase in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Anzolo Fuga Hand-Blown "Murrine Incantante" Vase, ca 1959
By Anzolo Fuga, Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown vase from the Murrine Incatenate series, yellow glass with red and blue murrhines, by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass, Murrine

Marine Blue Murano Glass Vase Sommerso Vintage, Italy, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern Sommerso Vase made in Italy, circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Large, Heavy Blue and Teal Sommerso Murano Art Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Kansas City, MO
Murano Sommerso blown glass vase. Thick and heavy, beautiful blue and teal / green colors. Tiny
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Venini Battuto Monumental Vase Tobia Scarpa 1959 Signed
By Venini, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Munich, DE
Monumental Venini vase by Tobia Scarpa with signature Venini Italy on the bottom. Measures: 30 D x
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Fenton Blown Glass Green Bud Vase
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Murano blown glass bud vase imported by Nora Fenton. Light green blow glass with gold
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vases

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Blown Glass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Blown Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1950s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Step into the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Modern Murano glass with this exquisite hand-blown
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Rare XL Sapphire Blue 'Dråbe' /Drop Vase by Per Lütken, Holmegaard from 1959
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Very rare largest size Sapphire blue 'Dråbe' (Drop) vase from 1959. An iconic design by the Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Mid-Century Modern Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
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H 9.85 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Pair Steuben "Bouquet" Trumpet Form Vases
By Steuben Glass
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic pair of Steuben glass vases in the "Bouquet" Trumpet Vase form. This is the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Yellow art glass vase by Flavio Poli for Murano
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Yellow art glass vase by Flavio Poli for Murano in very good original condition. Signed with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
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H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
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H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
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H 7.09 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Two Tone Yellow Large Floris Meijdam, Leerdam Unica, Vase with Certificate, 1959
By Floris Meydam, Leendert van der Linden
Located in Delft, NL
Large Floris Meijdam, Leerdam Unica vase Two-tone yellow hand blown glass vase made by master
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vases

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Large Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Large Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Mid-Century Modern Large Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
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H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Fabio de Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Vase - Flavio Poli
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H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Blue glazed vase by Carlo Moretti for Rosenthal Netter. 1950 - 1959
By Carlo Moretti
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

A Rare and Early Kosta Boda "Ventana" Vase by Mona Morales-Schildt 1959
By Kosta Boda
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rare and Early Kosta Boda "Ventana" Vase by Mona Morales-Schildt Date : 1959 Origin
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Blown Glass

Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
By Fostoria Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The bud vases have floral forms with removable stems that feature clear diamond point glass and white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Fostoria White Opaline Hobnail Glass Epergne Vase, circa 1950s
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1, Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The bud vases have floral forms with removable stems that feature clear diamond point glass and white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Ceramic vase by Fratelli Fanciullacci. Italy 1950 - 1959
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in CADALSO, ES
Great condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Brass Lidded Blown Glass Jars, circa 1959
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
glass bowls or jars with lacquered brass lids executed in Parzinger's signature modernist style. These
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Brass

Large Slab Built Volcanic Glaze Architectural Pottery Vase, 1959
Located in Garnerville, NY
Large slab built architectural pottery vase. Purchased from a White Plains, NY estate that had
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Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Ceramics

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Vintage Crystal Coquille Vase by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Sweden, 1950s.
By Paul Kedelv, Flygfors Glass
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Crystal Coquille Vase by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors Sweden, 1950s. Small Swedish glass vase
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Crystal

Glass Vase, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass Vase Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Vases

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Glass

Glass Vase, circa 1950
Glass Vase, circa 1950
No Reserve
H 14.18 in Dm 7.09 in
Kosta "Contour" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Kosta "Contour" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s. Scandinavian hand blown art glass by Vicke
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s.
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Kosta "Zebra" Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s. Scandinavian hand blown art glass by Vicke
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Mid Century ceramic vase from Fratelli Fanciullacci. Italia 1950 - 1959
By Fratelli Fanciullacci
Located in CADALSO, ES
The vase is made of ceramic and has been hand-painted in many colors. Wonderful inspiration for the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue and Green Glass Vase by Vicki Lindstrand for Kosta Boda.
By Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Montreal, QC
blue and green glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda Etched signature and number to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Vases

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Glass

Mid-Century Green Glass Vase
Located in St. Louis, MO
Thick walled green glass vase, possibly Italian.
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Vintage 1950s Vases

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Glass

Large Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large pinched flared-lip vase with crossing red banding and copper-dust inclusions. Murano label to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Large Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
H 12 in W 9 in D 5 in
Glass vase vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Glass vase vienna around 1950s Original condition Partially blackened
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Glass vase vienna around 1950s
Glass vase vienna around 1950s
H 9.06 in Dm 3.94 in
Large Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Italian art glass red, black and white vase.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

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Glass

Large Italian Art Glass Vase
Large Italian Art Glass Vase
H 17.5 in Dm 7.25 in
Purple / Pink Glass Vase - Bohemian Glass - Borske Sklo
By Borske Sklo National Corporation
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: This vase, by Borske Sklo, combines a nice summerish color with an elegant
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Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Vases

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Glass

Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand
By Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking, unique glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, made with overlay technique. Layers of green and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Glass

Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand
Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand
H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in
Dino Martens Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Dino Martens 'Mezza filigrana' Murano Art glass vase. Clear glass, ribbons, white, dark purple
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Tobia Scarpa, Italy Murano Blown Glass Large "Occhi" Murrine Vase
By Tobia Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brussels, BE
A large "occhi" vase with quadranglular base in "talpa" (mole grey) murrine with a clear centre
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

1950s Italian Blown Glass Vase
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Mouth blown cased glass vase with a light teal exterior, white interior, and white footed base
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Smoked Sommerso Glass Vase
By Nils Landberg
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful hand blown sommerso glass vase. Great medium size and shape with excellent smoked grey
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Vases

Smoked Sommerso Glass Vase
Smoked Sommerso Glass Vase
H 9.25 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Nils Landberg, "Tulip Glass" Vase, Blown Glass, Sweden, 1950s
By Orrefors, Nils Landberg
Located in High Point, NC
A colored blown glass "Tulip Glass" Vase designed by Nils Landberg and produced by Orrefors, Sweden
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Vase, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Ikora
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-coloured glass vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Vases

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s
By Nils Landberg, Orrefors
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, 1950s Tall Swedish handmade Sommerso
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Murano glass vase, it's important to note that contemporary pieces are still being crafted today, and the
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Vintage 1950s Bottles

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase
Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase
H 30.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Vase, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Ikora
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-coloured glass vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany, c. 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Vases

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Glass

Scandinavian Modern Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, 1950s.
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian modern glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, 1950s. A modern handblown Vicke Lindstrand for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Cobalt Blue Applied Clear Flower Italian Art Glass Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Florita", circa 1959. The vase has a tear drop shape, with clear glass applied flower with stem and leafs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Vase, Glass, Germany, 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld, WMF Ikora
Located in High Point, NC
A blue-coloured glass vase designed by Wilhelm Wagenfeld and produced by WMF, Germany, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Seguso Vase Murano Glass, 1950, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Seguso vase Murano glass, 1950, Italy.
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Vintage 1950s Vases

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Murano Glass

Handblown Glass Vase by Anzolo Fuga
By Anzolo Fuga
Located in New York, NY
Handblown glass vase with overlayed murrhines by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. Murano, Italy, late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Murano Green Empoli Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian Murano art glass large verde or green Empoli glass vase with applied diminutive handles
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Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

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Art Glass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1959 glass vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1959 glass vase — often made from glass, ceramic and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1959 glass vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1959 glass vase, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1959 glass vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand and Venini produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a 1959 glass vase start at $10 and top out at $111,499 with the average selling for $1,378.
Questions About 1959 Glass Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

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