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Modern Vases

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1295 Murano, hand blown Murano glass art vase Barovier Style hand painted Cup
Located in Venice, VE
Introducing a handcrafted in our 1295 Murano furnace, a truly masterpiece from the renowned Murano glass heritage — a meticulously blown and hand-shaped cup in a stunning deep blue h...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1295 Murano Balloton Principino set da 4 pezzi, vetro soffiato di Murano
Located in Venice, VE
Nel magico mondo dell'arte vetraria di Murano spicca un'opera straordinaria: il set da quattro pezzi Balloton Principino. Questi gioielli di vetro soffiato, appartenenti alla prest...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Collezione 1950 Rubino: Set di 3 Vasi d'Arte in Vetro di Murano con Foglia oro
Located in Venice, VE
Presentiamo un magnifico set di 3 vasi d'arte, realizzati con pregiato vetro di Murano dal suggestivo tono rosso rubino. Ogni vaso vanta forme uniche e è finemente rifinito con lucci...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Collezione 1950 Piramide Set di 3 Vasi d'Arte in Vetro di Murano con Foglia oro
Located in Venice, VE
Presentiamo un magnifico set di 3 vasi d'arte, realizzati con pregiato vetro di Murano dal suggestivo tono Ambra, Rurchese e Rosso Rubino. Presentati nella forma Piramide, e rifinit...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in faceted smoky glass. Approx. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, art glass vase in faceted smoky glass. Approximately from the 1960s/1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 5.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Zoomorphic vase signed Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A cubist vase design zoomorphic signed Vallauris
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1295 Murano Balloton Pyramid set da 3 pezzi, soffiato in vetro di Murano
Located in Venice, VE
Nel magico mondo dell'arte vetraria di Murano spicca un'opera straordinaria: il set da tre pezzi Balloton Pyramid. Questi gioielli di vetro soffiato, appartenenti alla prestigiosa l...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Three Leg Ceramic Vase by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Three Leg ceramic vase by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha. Materials: ceramic. Dimensions: L 31 x W 14 x H 39 cm. In search of new-old design messages, Victoria Yakusha conducted a study of the daily traditions of our ancestors. The times of Trypillia and the Scythian civilization, Slavs household habits, designer studied the forms, materials and craft techniques of those times and brought modern perusal to the traditional things. Awards Industart 2015 Award for PECHYVO cabinet Archiproducts Awards — SHCHEDRYY table nominated AZ Awards Canada nominated SOLOD cabinet The Interior of the Year Award for ZTISTA chair Exhibitions Solo 2017 Stockholm Furniture Fair: The collection had an individual Stand 2018 Milan Design Week: presented novelties at Superdesign Show 2018 London Design Fair: has presented full collection. Group 2015 Bologna Design Week: first exhibition for the new Collection. 2017 Dutch Design Week: SOLOD ?abinet, HRYB coffee-table — participants of the exhibition. 2018 Paris Design Week: Bandura vase...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

Piano Vase Handcrafted in Italy Glossy White Modern
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Il vaso Piano fa parte di una edizione di tre vasi denominata Trio. I nomi sono stati ispirati a tre strumenti musicali, Piano, Viola e Cello, pensando all'armonia creata dagli strum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Capperidicasa iTotem Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of green Alpi marble, black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fresh...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Symbiosis Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Symbiosis vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 26 x 9 x 24 cm Options: White bone, chocolate, buttermilk, charcoal black, glossy, spotted gray, pale op...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Viola Vase- Trio Collection- Handcrafted in Italy bronze gold glazed vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Viola vase is part of an edition of three vases called Trio. The names were inspired by three musical instruments, Piano, Viola and Cello, thinking of the harmony created by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. With original labels. Biography Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) one of the greatest Murano glass artists of the 20th ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Cello Vase- Trio Collection Matt Warm Gray Modern Vase Handcrafted in Italy
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Cello vase is part of an edition of three vases called Trio. The names were inspired by three musical instruments, Piano, Viola and Cello, thinking of the harmony created by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

PAIR OF MEDICI TERRACOTTA GOBLETS FROM IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI TERRACOTTA GOBLETS FROM IMPRUNETA 20th Century This wonderful small ornamental Medici-style chalice is an exact 1:1 copy of a sixteenth-century original The original ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Vase 'David by Michelangelo' Mouth, Black Finish, in Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The “Andy” ceramic collection VG presents a collection of Classic sculptures which revisits the techniques of pop art. The original work is taken apart; a few details are then remove...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

PAIR OF LEMON POTS WITH DECORATIONS Ø70CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS WITH DECORATIONS Ø70CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA CONCA 20th Century Conca Fiorentina in terracotta, Renaissance model. Internal diameter cm. ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

BeBe - Space M Collection -handcrafted in Italy Ceramic Vase Glossy glazed
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Space M is a collection of glazed ceramic vases made up of five elements.u2028The collection is inspired by Miró's painting "Mujer, pájaro, estrella".This special edition was produce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Pair of Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 19/20th Century Hand made. HEIGHT 76cm WIDTH 86cms WEIGHT 85Kg BASE DIAMETER 56 cm INTERNAL DIAMETER 6...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

PAIR OF FLORENTINE VASES Ø80CM WITH FESTONS AND MEDICI COAT OF ARMS 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF FLORENTINE VASES Ø80CM WITH FESTONS AND MEDICI COAT OF ARMS 20th Century Pair of lemon vases with 80 cm external diameter festoons, in Impruneta ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century Typical Tuscan flared basin with beautiful ornaments in clear relief, in the round. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Vintage Tall Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with "Mosaic" Flakes Decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Confetti are a symbol of the world renowned venetian carnival, so in a way it only makes sense to find them (sort of) into another world famous craft product from the floating city. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Tall and Massive Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with Ink-Like Decor
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever put a drop of ink into a glass of water? Chances are, if you did, the result looked pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" gla...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Collectible Murano Glass Sculpture "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano glass vase / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for glassmaker VeArt as part of the "Membrane" collection, which included lamps, vases and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vase Mocenigo Sphere, Muranese Glass, Gold 24-Karat and White, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Deep focus on craftsmanship and made in Italy are emphasized by Muranese glass that characterizes several new products. The oldest handmade ability worldwide known is nowadays one of...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Vase Mocenigo Sphere, Muranese Glass, Gold 24-Karat and Light Gray, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Deep focus on craftsmanship and made in Italy are emphasized by Muranese glass that characterizes several new products. The oldest handmade ability worldwide known is nowadays one of...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Large green vase, Murano sommerso glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 NANA Vases / Black and Candy / by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

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Clay

Decorative big and heavy green Murano Glass Vase by Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and massive vase in thick Murano glass by Italian designer Vinicio Vianello, deep bottle green with a yellowish hue near the top. Dating back to the late Sixties / early ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sculptures, Fruit Bowl / Centerpiece
Located in Milano, IT
Showing all the beauty of Murano glass objects, with fluid shapes, vivid colors and a flawless, artisanal craftsmanship behind, these two sculptures give you endless decoration possi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of White marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glasses tubes for ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Large Blenko Amberina Red and Yellow Ribbed Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Gorgeous mid-century modern large oversized Blenko Amberina hand-blown ribbed vase/vessel. A deep red neck that subtly transitions into a pale yellow ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases

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Glass

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s crafted by Iittala. This fluid masterpiece seamlessly merges form and function, sh...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

ROSSO GROOVY Vase in Rosso Levanto Marble by Meble Matters
Located in Singapore, SG
The Rosso Groovy vase is a rectilinear block fused with lines and shadow to create a timeless and elegant object. Made from Rosso Levanto marble. *Actual product may differ from ph...
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2010s Singaporean Modern Vases

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Marble

Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
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1990s Polish Modern Vases

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Glass

MUSE L Clear Copper: Bohemian crystal glass vases with unique curves
Located in Berlin, DE
Beauty lies in a reaching for order, but not in grasping it. These sensuous, full-bodied crystal vases were developed in dialogue with Berlin’s cult florist Marsano and artisanal gl...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Unique Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase By Merethe Bloch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Merethe Bloch, Danish, born 1946 Large stoneware floor vase with shades of gray and 'oxblood' glaze Standing at 38.5 cm in height and with a diameter of 50 cm, this vase is a one-of...
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20th Century Danish Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Red Large Tray 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Red large tray 1 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant red ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter 44 cm x hei...
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2010s German Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vase 0028 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0028 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø7-8 x H 38-40 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create sim...
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2010s French Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fascinating Stephen Smyers, California 1979 modern art glass hand-blown vase. This beautiful handmade glass is unique compared to anything created in his studio. This vase features a hollow and elegant bulbous sculptural form crafted from clear glass, with a submerged filigree in white, orange, blue, and brown that resembles the lines of a feather. It is a substantial and weighty piece, and the quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with clean, modern lines and clarity and depth to the glass. The vase is engraved underside: Smyers 79. Measurements: 4 in diameter (10.5 cm) x 5 in high (13 cm). Note: Glass Artisan Stephen Smyers is one of the true innovators of the contemporary glass movement. For more than thirty-five years, the simple elegance of Smyers Glass...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass

Rattan vase by Vivai del Sud, 1969 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step back into the bohemian charm of 1969 with Vivai del Sud's Rattan Vase. This design gem captures the essence of the era's laid-back sophistication, offering a nostalgic nod to th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Rattan

Aniela Platter / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny pretzel-shaped handle gai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

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Clay

Trio of STACKED Fluted Vessels, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Listing is for the Grouping of Three STACKED Fluted Vessels. All three vessels are identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Ce...

Vase 0021 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0021 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø6-7 x H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create simple...
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2010s French Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Bronze and Ceramic Light Blue Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Bronze and Ceramic Light Blue Vase This vase measures: 13.5 wide x 9 deep x 19 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

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Bronze

Ornate Bronze and Ceramic White Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Ornate Bronze and Ceramic White Vase This vase measures: 11.5 wide x 8 deep x 17.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possibl...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

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Bronze

MUSE XL Saffron: Bohemian crystal glass vases with unique curves
Located in Berlin, DE
Beauty lies in a reaching for order, but not in grasping it. These sensuous, full-bodied crystal vases were developed in dialogue with Berlin’s cult florist Marsano and artisanal gl...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

PAIR OF SENESE D TERRACOTTA VASES 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF SENESE D TERRACOTTA VASES 20th Century Medici chalice decorated with crowns of leaves and satyrs, 30 vertical pods. HEIGHT 45 cm INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 21 cm WEIGHT 15 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

iTotem Capperidicasa Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Louis Dage, French ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Glaze in blue and sandy tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Louis Dage, French ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Glaze in blue and sandy tones. From the 1930s/40s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 14.0 cm.
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1930s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL TERRACOTTA GOBLETS WITH HANDLES end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL TERRACOTTA GOBLETS WITH HANDLES end 20th Century podded and handled vase with handles rising from the sides with two small masks. HEIGHT 54 cm WEIGHT 10 Kg SQUAR...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with burgundy-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In good condition with few minor insignificant nicks. ...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Short Valet Vase
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
The Tall Valet Vase is crafted by hand in metal and coated with a matte electrostatic finish its diameter can be customize.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Aniela Platter / Candy by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny pretzel-shaped handle gai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

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Clay

Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $993.

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