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Modern Vases and Vessels

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Contemporary Design Vase in Resin Glass Handcrafted Purple Color
Located in Milano, IT
Vase of the Berab collection in resin and striped glass that dedicates the plum color of the resin to the pink Tourmaline, gem of the Brazilian territory.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Resin, Epoxy Resin

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Design Vase in Resin Glass Handcrafted Yellow and Red Color
Located in Milano, IT
This resin and glass container, like the whole Berab collection, takes inspiration from Brazilian stones, this in particular from the Imperial Topaz.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Resin, Epoxy Resin

Contemporary Design Vase in Resin Glass Handcrafted Orange and Pink Color
Located in Milano, IT
Vase in resin and striped glass, part of the Berab collection that takes inspiration from Brazilian gems, this one in particular from the Madeira Citrine.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Resin, Epoxy Resin

1980s Alfredo Barbini Modernist Scavo Murano Glass Rectangular Bottle Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Modernist green Scavo Murano Glass Bottle by Alfredo Barbini is a stunning example of contemporary glass artistry, marrying innovation with tradition in the renowned Murano glas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases Italy, circa 1990s  A trio of exquisite Donghia-carved Murano glass 'Bamboo' vases from Italy in the 1990s. This stunning ensemble...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano, Italy. Large millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large slender-necked millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 34.0 cm x D 8.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Murano, Italy. Large millefiori art glass vase with slender neck.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large slender-necked millefiori art glass vase. 1960s/70s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 34.5 cm x D 8.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. Rick Owens is a California-born f...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Garrard & Co. Modernist Sterling Silver Vase - Hallmarked in 1997
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1997 by Gerrard & Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Vase, is plain in design, and stands on a stepped base. The vase measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) ...
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1990s English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Oxblood Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This tapered, ovoid ginger jar harkens back to the Song Dynasty (960 to 1279 AD) when artisans perfected the art of monochrome glazes. The vase's deep, rich red glaze is often called...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy. 10 available.   
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Travertine

Pair Of Contemporary Decorative Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Posy Sleeve
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary decorative flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk posy sleeve by Margaret Johnson. Striking colour with a fascinating textured finish Dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

New Modern Centerpiece in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in Travertine Navona and Emperador dark. Size: 37×14.5 cm. - 14,5×5,7 in.. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Centerpiece in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Span...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine, Marble

New Modern Vase in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Travertine Navona and Emperor dark marbles. Size: 15×31,7 cm., 5,9x12,4 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Vase L, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan C...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine, Marble

New Modern Vase in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Travertine Navona and Emperador dark marbles. Size: 14x25,7 cm, 5,5 x 10,11 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Vase S, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish designer Iv...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Frank Lloyd Wright Style Modernist White Powder Coated Cold Steel Planter, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile planter or centerpiece rendered in white powder coated cold steel with a clear translucent lucite acrylic insert and a decorative high end faux succulent arrangement. USA,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Custom Made Large Urn 1980s Purple, Lavender & Teal Glaze Gold Trim
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Not only is it the largest Urn/Vessel we have ever offered, it is the most beautiful. The estate we purchased it from had amazing artwork as well and the urn was prominently displaye...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Grande Vaso in vetro di Murano iridescente di Sergio Asti Eosina, anni '70
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Bellissimo Vaso di Murano di Vetro eosina che da un effetto iridescente rappresentando i colori dell'iride e riflessi mobili e cangianti. In perfette condizioni!!
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Large David Gil for Bennington Pottery Black Vase
Located in Sarasota, FL
Large vase designed by David Gil for Bennington pottery in 2017. Unusual shape and size with great stature. In good condition.
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Blue Butterflies Vase, Vessel Glazed Ceramic, Majolica Ornament, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set/6 Ceramic Vases, White & Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Signed Anna Sykora Sgraffito Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modern studio vase. Anna Sykora, vases Sgraffito vases, 2014. Porcelain, terra sigillata By Anna Sykora. With a white porcelain body with a light grey terra sigillata slip...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Introducing our Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl, a fusion of style and functionality. Handcrafted with precision from premium Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl with its ped...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Donna Karan Lenox Signed Limited Edition Embrace Porcelain Vase / Vessel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine limited edition porcelain vase. By Donna Karan for Lenox Porcelain. Entitled: "Embrace". This collaborative line partnering Donna Karan (of DKNY) design with America's lead...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

White Lilac Marble Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Crafted from a natural marble, this vase will be sure to win your heart. It can be used to hold your wine bottle, blooms, kitchen utensils and so much more. Place it in amongst your ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass 20th Century Spanish
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Vase in Various Marble, Creator Arthur Arbesser STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black Marquinia, white Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Handmade Spikes White Round Ceramic Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white round ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite flower arrangements. Offering a unique view from every angle, this round ceramic vase crosses the line between functionality and ornament. Use it as a fully functional flower vase or as an adornment for your home. All vases...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Fantastic Early Tall Sculpted Vase by Anne Goldman
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning early vase by noted ceramicist, Anne Goldman c1970s, California. Goldman's work is wheel-thrown stoneware with carved, sculpted, and pierced surfaces enhanced with porcelain...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Black Marble Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Crafted from a natural marble, this vase will be sure to win your heart. It can be used to hold your wine bottle, blooms, kitchen utensils and so much more. Place it in amongst your ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Studio Stoneware Planters Bob Kinzie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of 'Affiliated Craftsman' California design planters. Wheel thrown natural clay on the outside with hand tooled pattern design, and glazed on the inside. No drain holes...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso. One smaller Good conditions. Thank you
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

"Genova" Matte Black
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well. Available in matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Villeroy & Boch Neon Color-block Lucite Vase, set of 2, 1990s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy & Boch produced that stunning pair of vases in the 1990s. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich shape of Ac...
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1990s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite

Brother Thomas Bezanson Honan Tenmoku Glaze Large Globular Vase with Cover, 1993
Located in Littleton, CO
A large globular vase with cover in honan tenmoku glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson. USA, 1993. Signed. Pucker Gallery catalog number, TH975. Rotating display base included (not shown...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Black Green Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Introducing our stunning Black Marble Pedestal Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium black marble with deep green color nuances, this bowl boasts a un...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Black Marble Pedestal Bowl Medium
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

"White Gold" Heart Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by beautiful p...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Midnight Blue Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Cups " Eye Candy"
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem. mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. pr...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Michael Harris Gozo Malta Art Glass Vase Iridescent Finish Studio Masterpiece
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning Maltese studio art glass vase with an unusual decoration.
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1990s Maltese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster

Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Rock Decorative Ceramic Vase I - Black & White
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful decorative ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite blooms. With its simple lines and contemporary aesthetics, this handmade pottery vase crosses the line between...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Flower Vase V
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white ceramic flower vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the l...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Clay

Unique Hand-painted Ceramic Vase (Dancing Squares) by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted hand-painted and hand-glazed glazed ceramic vase design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form painted with an array of hand-drawn and hand-pai...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Unique Green Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament A) by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This unique Green Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase is a meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Murano, Italy. Large art glass vase with a slender neck in orange glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large art glass vase with a slender neck in orange mouth-blown glass. 1960/70s. Label. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 53.0 cm x D 12.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Contemporary White Cream Ceramic Watering Can for Vases and Garden
Located in Milano, IT
Altea is a handmade ceramic watering can. It has to be filled with water from the head and poured from both horns. With her proud feminine bearing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Casa Planter No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in light green Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Unique Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament B) by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with a glazing pattern inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament B) by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with a glazing pattern inspired...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Dancing Squares) by James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted hand-painted and hand-glazed glazed ceramic vase design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form painted with an array of hand-drawn and hand-pai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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