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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Pair of Ceramic White Lions Tureens, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite White Lions Tureen, part of the Timbavati collection by Wiseman Ceramics—a stunning fusion of African artistry and storytelling, meticulously hand-painted a...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Colorful Ceramic Lion vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Lion Jug by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Afri...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Eye Strip Gold
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Daum French Pate de Verre Hibiscus Lavender Vase
By Daum
Located in Countryside, IL
Daum French Pate de Verre Hibiscus Lavender Vase
This vase measures: 9.5 wide x 9.5 deep x 10 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Light Pink
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Large Ceramic Vase by Ivo de Santis for Gli Utruschi , 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Large decorative Modernist ceramic vase designed by Ivo de Santis for Gli Utruschi.
Earthen tones with colorful accents and lines with ribbed neck details.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold Thunder
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Pair of Murano glass dishes as centrepieces, Italy Late 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of shallow glass dishes made of tricoloured Murano glass in an oval shape with a slightly curled end. The center boasts an opaque white surface, encircled by clear glass and fra...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
French Modern Large Mosaic Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French modern large 32" colorful mosaic vase. The vase features different color tiling encircling its circumference giving it a distinctive charm.
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
90s bottle, Barbini Murano style
By Barbini
Located in Felino, IT
1 bottle 1990s, Barbini Murano. large bottle/vase, Murano glass, silicon-treated. bottle is heavy solid glass. silicon treatment is on the surface. in the bottom you can see the chro...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Steel Vase IV by Duzi Objects
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Stunning Steel Vase IV by Duzi Objects
Perth-based steel sculpture artist Douglas Powell of Duzi Objects delves into the realms of fluidity, movement, and three-dimensional shapes ...
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2010s Australian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Head Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as Mickey Mouse head. He is wearing a yellow hat with a band that have...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
The Euphrates Ceramic Vase by Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vase in ceramic, by Ettore Sottsass, 1983.
The Euphrates vase, made of ceramic porcelain. This is part of the Rivers series, designed by Sottsass 1981-1988.
Stamped underneath....
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Triple Tray, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Triple Tray - Signed Arno Declercq
Measures: 30 cm L x 28 cm W x 19 cm H (11.8” L x 11” W x 7.5” H)
Material: bronze
Signed by Arno Declercq
--Arno Declercq--
Belgian designe...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold Strip
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Emerald
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Reversible Hand Carved Cosmos Marble Holder By Kunaal Kyhaan
Located in Pune, IN
The Reversible Hand Carved Cosmos Marble Holder By Kunaal Kyhaan are the perfect accessories to add ambient lighting to an intimate dinner. Can be used for a regular long candle and ...
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2010s Indian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Golden STAR
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Golden Eye
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Tone on Tone
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
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Clay, Terracotta
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Aqua Murano “Rostrate” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass vase, in Aqua color, crafted in the “rostrate” technique, in the manner of iconic Murano glass powerhouse “ Barovier “, mimicking birds beaks. We love the striki...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Celadon Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Steel Vase II by Duzi Objects
Located in DARLINGTON, WA
Gorgeous Steel Vase II by Duzi Objects
Perth-based steel sculpture artist Douglas Powell of Duzi Objects delves into the realms of fluidity, movement, and three-dimensional shapes ...
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2010s Australian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases, 2023
From The Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 82.4 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Weight: 10 k...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Warner Bros, Looney Tunes Wile E. Coyote ACME Rocket Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Warner Bros, Looney Tunes Wile E. Coyote Rocket Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted ceramic cookie jar shaped as Wile E. Coyote ACME Rocket. Below the base is hallmarked ...
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20th Century Taiwanese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the exquisite Lizard Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted by Ardmore Ceramic, a renowned pottery studio based in South Africa.
This one-of-a-kind creation is a testament ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Dior Paris Modernist Crystal Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb crystal vase was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in Italy in the 1980s. The monumental glass art piece has a smooth, streamlined, minimalist, wavy shape w...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Asian Birds Flower Frogs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Asian birds flower frogs for arrangements. Gorgeous pair for your Asian and Boho Chic inspired interiors and table tops.
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1950s Chinese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
By Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W x 3"D x 6"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Round Black Glazed Ceramic Vase by Leon Pointu, France, c. 1930
By Leon Pointu
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed ceramic vase. Minimalist, simple shape with a small lip at the opening.
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023
From The Oygg series
Material: Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Weight: 5 kg
...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Mid-Century Modern Italian Ceramic Coral Pink Vase Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Mid-century modern ceramic vase was made in Italy for Americal importer. Its sleek and elegant form combines functional beauty and meticulous craftsmanship. The vase is finished wit...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023
From The Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Weight: 5 kg...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Tall STACKED Ebonized Oak Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel with its elongated neck is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Br...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Oak
Contemporary Bulb Posy Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative, Margaret Johnson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary bulb posy vase. An English, art glass and straw silk decorative urn by Margaret Johnson.
Superb colour with the artist's signature fish shoal motif
Displaying...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Square Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Andre Bloch French Low Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
A low ceramic vase by French artist Andre Bloch. Bloch uses a heavily grogged clay and deep black glaze to create his unique forms. Circa 2010
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Franco Bucci Italian Black Ceramic Vase Italy c1970
By Franco Bucci
Located in Chicago, IL
A black ceramic vase by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro Italy c 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Glass Murano Blue and White Sculptural Bowl Vase Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful hand-blown Art glass vase or decorative bowl centerpiece was designed in Murano, Italy, in the 1960s. The large organic and sculptural shape has a stylized jellyfish o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990
In ottime condizioni
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase with carved surface. Created in the manner of the Venin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Andre Bloch French Tall Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall ceramic vase by French artist Andre Bloch. Bloch uses a heavily grogged clay and deep black glaze to create his unique forms. Circa 2010
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990
In ottime condizioni
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife and craftsmanship.
Designed by Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa in 2023, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Lugo, IT
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase possible Galvani production and decoration by Angelo Simonetto
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase possible Galvani production.
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Applet Expo Series 1964
By Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1991) for Orrefors Applet from Expo Series 1964. Signed.
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20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
German Desk Lamp After Cristian Del 60ies
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is very solid, but its colour and the "spine" make it in a certain way very decent.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Pirate Terracotta Vase
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The bold Don Filippo Vase is part of a remarkable range of mytho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Glass Vase by Murano Oggetti, signed R. Pell
By Oggetti
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful art glass vase, Murano Italy by Oggetti signed by R. Bell. The hand blown vase with abstract decoration in blue, green, red, whit and black, Ricardas Peleckas was an art...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
By Hastings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Large Abstract Pottery Alien Mock Dinosaur Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
This vase is an unusual piece of art that makes a great conversation starter. The vase is curved, with an abstract shape and raised detailing.
It's cra...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted elegance, meticulously crafted by South African artists renowned for their skill and...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Slender Ceramic Sculptural Vase Hand-Painted Third-Fire Platinum Luster, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural ceramic vase with a slender shape, handmade in Italy and decorated with precious platinum lustre, the luster process requires three firings of the vase.
Dimensions: D 28...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Platinum
Large Pink and Gray Murano Glass Vase
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A cylindrical modern large vase produced in Murano, Italy with a base and top in pale pink with the center being a light gray color. Would do great as a center piece on a table with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Early Tall Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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