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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st century Pair of Original of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters A pretty ceramic vase and planter set in the shape of lemons, it is handmade. The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

21st century Pair of Original "Pepper" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Pepper " ceramic vases A pretty pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright yellow and red colour and large size of this pair will look gre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Olé Vase No 9 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is. Each vase is a celebration of joy. Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Olé Vase No 11 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is. Each vase is a celebration of joy. Unique piece in Stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

21st century Pair of Original of "Sunflower" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Sunflower" ceramic vases A pretty pair of handmade ceramic vases in the shape of sunflowers. The bright yellow colour and large size of this pair will look great in your liv...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Flat Vase Project by 213A - Baby blue
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Baby blue. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive the new and particular. The F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000560 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Giraffe Vase by Ardmore Ceramics – a magnificent fusion of art and functionality. This large ceramic vase, hand-sculpted by the talented V...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Appealing colour with a fascinating natural decoration Displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Black Gourd Vessel Trio by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
Set of 3 black ceramic gourd sculptures by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze Dimensions: (approx.) Left. 21.5 x 6 x 6 in Center. 24.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 i...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pottery Vase With Drip Paint
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pottery Vase With Drip Paint. Wonderful texture that is accentuated by the precise paint. There are many different tones flow thought the exterior leading the seer downward or upward...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Large Multi Color Pink Vase Murano Style
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful art glass vase with a style that is reminiscent of Murano glassware. Murano glass is known for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant, multi-colored designs, oft...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
This remarkable piece is part of the Pistillo series of sculptures inspired by flower pistils, handcrafted of paper clay (mixture of clay and paper pulp) using traditional techniques...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Marble Verigated Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Marble Variegated Vase measures approx - 5.5 diameter x 13.5 high
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Olé Vase No 13 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is. Each vase is a celebration of joy. Unique piece in Stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Jens Jakob Bregnoe – Stoneware Carnation Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jens Jakob Bregnø, Danish 1877-1946 A stoneware carnation vase with maroon glaze. At the top three holes for carnations / single flower. Presumably on of a kind. On one side side re...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Olé Vase No 10 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is. Each vase is a celebration of joy. Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Rustic Clay and Acrylic Metallic Vessel by Jay Stroman
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary rustic clay and acrylic metallic vessel crafted by Jay Strommen is a striking fusion of traditional materials and modern artistic innovation. Clay forms the base mate...
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2010s Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Acrylic

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Vases Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Albany Small, Medium & Large Vases - Set of 3 Glass This set of 3 designer vases looks beautiful together or alone and makes an eye-catching addition to any shelf or table in your h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

European studio ceramicist. Large ceramic vase with green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist. Large ceramic vase in a modernist style with green glaze. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Dimensions: Diameter 20.0 cm x He...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
STELLA MEDIUM Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a marker for the water line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000029 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic art piece that offers a focal p...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Knud Andersen Lidded Stoneware Vase / Jar for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Andersen (Danish, 1892-1966) for Royal Copenhagen. Lidded stoneware vase decorated with green celadon glaze, fitted with patinated bronze lid and gilded knob. Resting on patina...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

TERRACOTTA LEMON BASIN H.63CM WITH DECORATIONS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
TERRACOTTA LEMON BASIN H.63CM WITH DECORATIONS 20th century Impruneta terracotta vase, patinated to perfection. Copy of a sixteenth-century original. Ancient Ricceri factory. Large ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Goblet bowl, signed Arno Declercq Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H 5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H Material: Iroko Wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Introverso Marble Vase, Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti
Located in Geneve, CH
Introverso marble vase - Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 40 cm Materials: white carrara marble. Also available in Nero Africa marble. Moreno Ratti "When I was...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Barva Vase
Located in Grojec, PL
Barva vases collection is focused on combining abstract geometric forms of objects with the organic world of plants to offer endless possibilities and emphasize beauty based in oppos...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

TUSCANY Flower Vase Ø73 CM FROM THE ANCIENT RICCERI MANUFACTURING 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TUSCANY Flower Vase Ø73 CM FROM THE ANCIENT RICCERI MANUFACTURING 20th Century Vase for citrus fruits, elegant, beautiful, characterized by an ornamentation of the type with floral ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary Green Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine glass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Ceramic Monkey Vase, a unique creation by Moshe Sello, inspired by the lively monkeys of Ardmore farm. Hand-sculpted in South Africa, Moshe skillfully craf...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Small Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY SMALL VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY MEDIUM VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
STELLA LARGE VASE Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a marker for the water ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blown murano glass vase, blue with golden inserts Perfect condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY LARGE VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Ramina Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramina vase by Arianna De Luca Dimensions: height 20 x diameter 20 cm Materials: ceramic Ramina is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifestyl...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Undulating Hand-Pierced Limited Edition Earthenware Vase by Gilles Caffier
Located in Edison, NJ
Undulating free-form earthenware vase with graduated hand-piercings by Gilles Caffier. In off-white earthenware. The vase somes with a glass insert for flowers. From and edition of 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Italian Bottle Vase By 'Santi' Of Murano *Free International Shipping
By Pierino Santi
Located in Portlaoise, IE
A simple and beautiful vintage Murano vessel made by 'Santi' of Italy. The perfect piece of home decor for your sideboard or console table or indeed the perfect gift for the design l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

1295 Murano STREET ART Murano Glass Vase, hand made decor street art edition
Located in Venice, VE
A one-of-a-kind Art Vase: This unique and exceptional vase is made by hand in the renowned glass furnaces of Venice, 1295Murano, A series of art-pieces hand made in collaboration with Street Artists. It is a large, milky white blown glass vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Powder Painted Vase With Rope Top Rung
Located in Pasadena, CA
Powder Painted Vase with rope Top Rung. Measures approx - 13 diameter x 21 high
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Dissing Ceramics, Denmark. Unique ceramic vase with glossy green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dissing Ceramics, Denmark. Unique ceramic vase with glossy green glaze. From around the 1970s. Label present. In perfect condition with natural cracks in the glaze. Dimensions: Heig...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSSI VASE MEDIUM From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticular effect of the fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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 and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Wonderful Lalique France Crystal Bacchantes Dancing Nude Maidens Vase Like New
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Lalique France Crystal 'Bacchantes' Vase In Very Good Like New Condition. The Cylindrical Body Moulded With A Continuous Scene Of Dancing Maidens, Completed In A Frosted ...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Clear Czech Glass Modern Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSSI VASE LARGE From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticular effect of the fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Bronze Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this bronze vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary ...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Large & Medium Fluted Glass Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Stella Vases Large & Medium - set of 2 Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vase of Strings - TUSCANY Ø75CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CONCA DELLE CORDE - TUSCANY Ø75CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA 20th Century Beautiful, unique basin decorated with a rich series of concentric ropes with satyrs, rosettes and Medici coat of...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Ceramic vase in modernist design with blue glaze. Ca 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic vase in modernist design with blue glaze. From around the 1970s. Marked with model number at the base. In excellent condition with a minor chip at the top of the vase. See ph...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase Signed, Deal with Cypher Mark, #181 A striking large signed earth tone Raku pottery-handled vase, signed 'Deal, #181, with a distin...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Large & Medium Clear Glass Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Rossi Vases Large & Medium - set of 2 From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large French Malachite Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French malachite vases French, 20th Century Height 77cm, diameter 50cm Of campana form, this stylish pair of vases is crafted from malachite and gilt bronze. A malac...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Malachite, Ormolu

In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Pirate Terracotta Vase
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) In Stock in Los Angeles 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

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Gold Leaf

‘Boudoir Cake’ Ceramic Vase in Mauve by Studio Yellowdot
Located in Esentepe, 34
'Patisserie' tableware & objects collection effortlessly marries luxury and playfulness. Inspired by the delicious details of pastries and biscuits, the collection features hand-finished ceramics decorated with gold accents, adding a fun, colorful, and luxurious touch promising to transform the dining table into showcases of contemporary elegance and timeless sophistication. The collection offers a range of new items, including a cake tray, espresso set, candle holders, candles, vases, and portable table lamps; each ceramic piece is meticulously hand-finished. - Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted, glazed, and fired in the esteemed Gorbon Ceramics facility in Istanbul. The team of skilled ceramicists and artists infuse passion into every creation, resulting in a collection that embodies the beauty of bespoke craftsmanship. Embrace the subtle variations inherent in our handmade process; each final product may exhibit slight deviations from listed dimensions or possess unique morphs, adding a distinctive touch to every piece. The interplay between uniformity and character is a hallmark of our fabrication process, ensuring that each ceramic creation tells its own story. For those seeking a truly personalized touch, our studio invites you to explore the realm of bespoke ceramics. Connect with our team to explore a spectrum of finishes and colors tailored to your vision. Moreover, all catalog products are open to customization in dimensions—simply contact the studio to discuss and request modifications. Biscotto Stool - Collaboration between Studio Yellowdow X Gorbon Ceramics - Patisserie Collection - Patisserie’ is a contemporary collection of ceramic tiles & objects designed by Studio Yellowdot celebrating the ingredients and the ceramics production process: from clay mixing, forming, firing to the final glazing - unlocking the beauty and magic of each step to create a delightful collection featuring handmade three-dimensional tiles, as well as bespoke stools...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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 and Vessels

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Ceramic

Set of 2 Porcelain Qin Vases, Blue and White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Qin Porcelain Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia. Real chinese porcelain waterproof vases in white and dark blue, produced by hand with traditional methods. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Resin Vase White Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Decorative Vase White Gold Leaf, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful decorative vase is lacquered in white cotton lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

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