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Modern Vases and Vessels

MODERN STYLE

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

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

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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

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Style: Modern
Contemporary Trophy Hand Blown Glass Liquor Bottles Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Trophy Hand Blown Glass Liquor Bottles Set Introducing the elegant Trophy Bottles Set by Simone Crestani, a stunning ensemble that incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Middle East Modern LAAB Kazan Vase Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Kazan vase Turquoise, crackle' and burnt colors overlapping and uncontainable in this vase that originates from the idea of the heat source used by ancient middle east potters. A geometrical shape that reminds of an ancient kiln used...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase L 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: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear aqua,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Large Green Coloured Glass Vase, Signed by Winnowski, Biot, France, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Created and signed by Raymond Winnowski in Biot, France. This artist is know as one of the masters of creative glass blowing, creating bubbles captured in glass. This piece is in per...
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1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative vase in light blue majolica, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of ornamental motifs in the shape of feathers which magnificently enhance it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Treflojet Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mouth-blown amethyst glass vase with distinctive three-lobed trefoil form. Part of a series produced in several sizes from 1955. Etched "Holmegaard 1955" on base. A few small dings a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase "PALOMA" White Glazed by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase PALOMA white glazed finished cod. B003 S measures: Height 120.0 - Diameter 25.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Gold Glass "Rostrate" Vase, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown, mid-century style, gold glass vase with spike design in the manner of Barovier, Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

New Modern Side Table in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo S...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Grey and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in grey colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or stron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Navy Blue 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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, Turquoise, Brown, Collectible Design, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The "Abisso Caraibi" vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Black 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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof vase Raspberry peking glass finish Hand blown glass Hand carved Contemporary Limited Edition. Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
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2010s Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Murano glass vase with cobalt-blue and clear glass.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic Vase "Asia" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase Asia white glazed cod. ASIA001 Measures: Height 110.0 cm. - diameter 38.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Vessel Tulip Sculpture Block Rose Quartz Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: L 26 x W 20 x H 53 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Rose Quartz

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Kount vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning centrepiece. Used si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details is a masterpiece of Venetian artistry, embodying the pinnacle of design and luxury. Its tall, robust f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Mouth-Blown Blue Glass Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown blue glass vase. Prettily shaped to display beautiful floral arrangements, this small vase is a functional and elegant addition to your home decor. Handcrafted from blu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Pompitu I Vase L Light Ruby Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu I Vase - Clear Light Ruby And Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear Lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playful in form yet refined in execution, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber is a sculptural statement of modern glass artistry. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Art Glass Vase Gambaro Poggi Silver Leaf Aventurine Murrine Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large, sleek and modern - the epitome of the finest art glass. This Murano art glass vase was hand made on the Venetian Island of Murano by the skilled artists at Gambaro and Poggi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze. The Drago Bianco takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castell...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Citron Yellow Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in cheerful citron-yellow glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow. This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

New Modern Flower Vase in Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Gaetano Pesce Medusa Vase L Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear blue. Material: RESIN Vase in sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Aquamarine, Grape and Mint by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Large Vase in Milk White by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1984 Signed Satin Frosted Art Glass Perfume Bottle Milli Chips
Located in Dayton, OH
1984 signed art glass perfume bottle and stopper, made of satin glass with white stripes and one flattened crystal clear side showing o...
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

1970s Barovier Style Modern Blue and Gold Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s beautiful Murano glass vase in a Barovier-style exhibits the distinct characteristics of Murano glass craftsmanship, renowned for its elaborate and luxurious designs. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Flute Vase in Teal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our flute vase in a tranquil teal; a masterpiece of artisanal glasswork that exudes elegance and sophistication. Each curve and contour of this vase is meticulously craft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Casa Planter No1
Casa Planter No1
$948 / item
Japanese Hibachi Blue and White Earthenware with Hand Painted Plum Blooms, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Asian Modern earthenware Hibachi from Japan. Lovely decoration of blue and white large blooms with leaves, probably Plum or Peach blooms, signifying perseverance and hope. The flowers are like little faces enjoying the coming of spring...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Art Glass Vase by Michael Nourot
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Exceptional Art Glass Vase by Michael Nourot (1949–2015) A stunning large-scale art glass vase by celebrated American glass artist Michael Nourot, whose career helped define the tra...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green is a sculptural marvel, embodying the essence of refined design and intricate craftsmanship. Its deep emerald green surface flows seamlessly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple techniques involved and glass in tones of orange black and yellow colors melting in an ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Josef Hoffmann Pair of Hammered Silver Vases
Located in New York, NY
Hoffmann encountered an abundance of classical forms during his studies in Rome in 1896, which influenced his designs. The vases reference both the elegant form of a folding fan and ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

1980s Maitland Smith Modern Tessellated Stone Vase Brass Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Midcentury Modern Tessellated Vase 1980s Style Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Vase Black and Tan Brass Inlay Unmarked. Attributed to...
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Brass

Classic Vase in Clear Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

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

Materials

Glass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber & Resin Primal Candlestick Set
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Venini Oman Vase in Gray, Red & Aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Oman glass vase in Gray/red/aquamarine by Ettore Sottsass. Handblown glass. Numbered edition for year Color: Gray/Red/Aquamarine Dimensions: Ø 33.5 cm, H 40 cm Year of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Miniature Bud Vase 1, 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 and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Murano Purple/Green/Clear Vase in Hand-Blown Art Glass, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano purple/green/clear vase in hand-blown art glass. Italian design, 1960s. Measurements: H 30.0 cm. x D 14.0 cm. In fine and flawless condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Large brown stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Dominique Garet - La Borne Large sculptural stoneware ceramic vase brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Realised in pre-order in 2024 Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Water Drop Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Bronze bowls with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina. ...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

A 1970s Modernist Design Brown and Beige Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modern vase designed by Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello in the Seventies. It's in very good condition overall. This 1970s Modernist vase incorporates sleek shapes, clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size large, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful handcrafted blown glass bowl by Benklo. This beautiful piece is signed and conceptualizes the beauty and glow of cobalt blue handblown glass and texture. The piece's simp...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano is an extraordinary piece that marries luxurious design with timeless elegance. This stunning glass sphere is a testament to the artistry and skill of its creators, featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

1980s Dino Martens Style Modernist Blue Murano Glass with Murrine Inserts Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular blue Murano glass vase with murrine inserts in the style of Dino Martens, made in Italy in the 1980s, it's a unique piece. The vase is a captivating and exquisite piece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Murrine

Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio Monolith FF1 Materials: Cobarbalita stone Dimensions: Ø12.5 × 2.5 cm Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone This new series of objects developed b...
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2010s Chilean Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Chinese Citron Yellow Round Onion Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
The striking bright yellow of this vase draws on a long Chinese tradition of glazing sculptural forms with a single, statement-making color. This contemporary take cloaks the round curves of the onion...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Handmade Blue, Pink and Black Glass Lidded Jar by Erik Höglund, 1992
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This handmade glass jar with a lid, signed by renowned Swedish designer Erik Höglund, was hand crafted at the Nový Bor glassworks, Czech Republic, in 1992. These jars have become a c...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

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