Mid-Century Modern Vases
Amber glass, turned teak, and earth-tone ceramic in atomic silhouettes for credenzas and consoles. Shop from Arteriors, Cyan Design, Global Views, and more.
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Mid-century modern vases use the material language of the era — hand-blown glass in amber, smoke, and avocado tones, turned teak and walnut forms, sculptural ceramic with matte earth-tone glazes, and tapered atomic silhouettes — to bring period design character to tabletops, credenzas, and mantles. These objects carry the confident graphic quality of 1950s and 1960s design at an accessible scale.
A cluster of two or three mid-century modern vases in complementary earth tones on a credenza or sideboard creates a graphic tabletop moment that suits the period aesthetic. A single large amber glass vessel on a walnut console adds warm translucent colour that the surrounding natural material surfaces support. Keep groupings to three maximum and vary the height by at least 4 inches between pieces. Single stems of dried grasses or abstract dried botanicals suit the period aesthetic better than full floral arrangements.
We carry mid-century modern vases from Arteriors, Cyan Design, Global Views, and Currey and Company. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada.
| Location | Height range | Fill suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Credenza / sideboard | 12" - 20" | Single stem or dried grass |
| Coffee table | 8" - 12" | Single stem or empty |
| Mantle | Scale to mirror | Abstract dried branch |
| Dining table | Under 10" (sightlines) | Single stem |
| Entryway console | 14" - 22" | Dried branch or grass |
