Vintage Mid-Century European Vases (1950s–1970s) | Gordina

Vintage Mid-Century European Vases (1950s–1970s)

Sculptural ceramics with a story from East & West Europe

Curated by All Origins for Gordina, this collection of vintage mid-century European vases and pitchers brings together rare ceramic pieces from East Germany, West Germany, Sweden, and Hungary, dating from the 1950s to the 1970s. Each piece is hand-glazed, full of character, and ready to add a touch of authentic retro charm to your home.

Mid-century ceramic vases for collectors, interior designers, and lovers of European vintage design.

These vases are small sculptures in daily life: bold silhouettes, rich glazes, and colours shaped by the modernist optimism of post-war Europe. Many designs are the result of collaboration between two artists – one creating the form, the other the glaze – which gives each piece a unique presence and depth.

Group them together on a sideboard, style a single statement vase with seasonal branches, or mix them into your existing collection. Every piece in this selection has been chosen for its mid-century modern lines, quality of craftsmanship, and the quiet stories it carries from another time.

What You’re Getting

• Origin: East Germany, West Germany, Sweden, and Hungary (mid-century Europe)
• Period: Approx. 1950s–1970s, authentic vintage ceramics
• Material: Glazed ceramic and stoneware vases and pitchers
• Style: Mid-century modern forms with expressive, hand-applied glazes
• Use: Perfect as sculptural objects, flower vases, or statement pieces on shelves and sideboards

As true vintage pieces, each vase may show gentle signs of age – small variations in glaze, colour, or texture that highlight its history and make it one-of-a-kind.

Build your own mid-century ceramic collection with these European vases – timeless objects that bring depth, colour, and a touch of design history to the modern home.