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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
United Artists Vintage Japanese Pink Panther Ceramic Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful Japanese vintage ceramic Pink Panther vase produced under United Artists license and dating from around 1981. The ceramic vase stands raised ...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Abstract Textural White & Apricot Hue
Located in New York, NY
This striking Murano glass vase is a modernist marvel, hand-blown in textured layers of white and apricot shades with abstract fluidity. Designed in Italy, this vase merges contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold yet impossibly refined, this tall hand-blown Murano barrel vase in emerald green is a masterwork of Venetian glass artistry. Its elongated faceted form evokes the precision of f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Clear And White
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear and matt white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm. Colours: clear and matt whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Dansk Mezza Filigrana Glass Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage blown glass vase in the "Mezza Filigrana" design by Dansk. Beautiful design of orange and blue swirls. Original sticker is still attached.
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Mid-20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Fukagawa Blue and White Arita Landscape Vase, Signed, Circa Mid-20th Century, 2 pieces: the vase and the exceptional carved hardwood stand. A striking and masterfully pa...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Art Glass Vase Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens Open Mind
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant Art Glass Vase Open Minds cat face design for Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien . This is a medium sized version of the vase, stands at 6.25 inches t...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Large American Studio Pottery Iris Motif Vase, Style of Newcomb College, Signed
By Newcomb College Pottery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large American Studio Pottery Vase with Iris Motif, in the Style of Newcomb College, Signed, Late 20th Century A striking and masterfully crafted American studio pottery vase, boldl...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

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Resin

Golden heart #33 with metal support base. Porcelain, gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pink and Gold Infused Ribbed Murano Glass Sommerso Bud Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning pink Murano ribbed gold-specked glass Sommerso bud vase. 24K gold leaf is infused into cristallo glass under high temperatures inside special glass-making furnaces, result...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hedwig Bollhagen Ceramic Vase with Tiger Motif, Signed and Dated 1939
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hedwig Bollhagen (1907–2001) Unique ceramic vase by renowned German ceramicist Hedwig Bollhagen, created in 1929. The piece is signed with her monogram “HB” and dated 6 October 1939....
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Lalique signed Centre Piece, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique.  This rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has underst...
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Stoneware Vase by Bode Willumsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware vase by Danish artist Bode Willumsen, made circa 1940s to 1950s. Features a rounded body, short flared neck, and a textured glaze in muted greenish-beige with blue and brow...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 10, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 10 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Modern Vase Genke CS1 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cluster of 5 Organic White Kawa Vases, Porcelain, Group, Set of 5, Ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 5 Kawa Vases 04 & 05 Organic white ceramic vases with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is on...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase Soft Resin Red Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes avail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Organic White Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 21, Handmade Sculptural Porcelain object
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 21 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

TRAVERTINE VASE SET of 2, Natural Stone Travertine Decorative Object - Vessel
Located in St Petersburg, US
Giacomo by Haand: A set of 2 travertine vases, each featuring a unique design with varying sphere sizes and tall flower holders. With dimensions of 10 cm (4") in width and 25 cm (10...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Emilia Castillo Taxco Mexico Silver Plated Vase, ca 1980s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Emilia Castillo Taxco Mexico Silver Plated Vase, ca 1980s Vase measures 13"H high x 16" diameter; mouth measures 7-1/4" diameter and base measures...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

New Modern Centerpiece in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
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

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Murano "Spuntoni" Black Mirror Vase by Enrico Cammozzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with black mirrored surface and hand blown "spuntoni" spikes / Made in Italy by Enrico Cammozzo, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: H...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Marble

Sculpture Vase Vessel Block Rose Quartz Marble Flower Shape Hand Carved, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of rare Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: D 57 x H 50 cm, available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking. The vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain White Sculpture Vessel. Violet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Violet is a stunning nature inspired porcelain sculpture. Her insides are textured while her outside holds the remnants of the artists handprints as she sculpted. This is a very spec...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Cut Ellipses Modern Crystal Vase: Arcaico Handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses Hand-Cut Lead Crystal Vase – Luxury Art Deco-Inspired Centerpiece in Gray, Black and Clear crystal The Ellipses is a striking hand-cut crystal vase designed by our founder...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin Terrazo by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Koi Glass Repousse Vase in the Style Of Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Vase with Swimming Koi in the style of Lalique. The lavender opalescent glass with three dimensional fish makes a wonderful statement. The vase can stand alone as a de...
Category

20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Handbag Purse Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare Italian Murano art glass handbag purse vase in chartreuse green and bright yellow, circa late-20th century, Italy. This Italian Murano art glass handbag purse ha...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Clear White
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Othe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt White Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Light Fuchsia Matt Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear light fuchsia, matt dust green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Other s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Exce...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Pink Lime
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear pink, matt lime Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: clear pink, matt lime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

White Ceramic Kawa Vase #13, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Leather-cast
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production pro...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Baccarat, Set of 3 Crystal Vases, Printed Polychrome Decoration, France, 2006
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 3 high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat with printed polychrome decoration, multicolored, France 2006. Dimensions: 1. vase H  12,6" (32  cm); D 3,5" (...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

In-Stock, Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 9.4, White, Textured, Sculptural, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An sculptural and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and satin glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multi...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Tall Bubble Vase in White Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer XL Vase Soft Resin Orange Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Daum by De Belroy Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970
By Daum, De Belroy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compagnie Francaise du Cristal De Belroy designed this modernist crystal vase for Daum. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. Its slim design boasts a thick base and tumbler sh...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

1980s Gorgeous Red Vase "Hsing" Designed by Ettore Sottsass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous vase "Hsing" in red glazed ceramic designes by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. This vase is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. It's marked at ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #6, Handmade Organic Sculptural Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 06 Tactile and organic white vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height. - Other white art glass vases shown available separately. - Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842 - Italian glass...
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Early 2000s Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
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 acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Fuchsia Ocean Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear light fuchsia and matt ocean blue. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish design collection. Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Vintage Michael Nourot Blown Glass Bud Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful blown glass bud vase by master glass maker Michael Nourot who founded the Nourot Glass Studio of Benicia California. Nourot art glass has be...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Crystal Vase by Lalique, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal vase by Lalique, 20th century. Lalique vase in white and amber crystal, 20th century modern art. H: 23cm, D: 28cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Mint Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Matt Mint and Clear Light Fuchsia. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Organic Ceramic Vessel, Kawa Large Vessel 05, Sculptural, Abstract, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series Large Vessel 05 Oversized white ceramic vessel with textured porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, a...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Miniature Bud Vase 3, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s Original make...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special M Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

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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