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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Red
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available. Colours: Red. Va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) tree Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU BA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Studio Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique piece of ceramic art that also serves as a vessel. It features a textured ochre glaze and a 'U' shape with two openings that are connected at the bottom. Perfect for Ikebana...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Handblown Murano Sculptural Vase in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The handblown Murano Burri Vase in Rose Gold is a sublime expression of luxury, merging the finest Venetian glassmaking traditions with an avant-garde design aesthetic. Its form, org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Villeroy & Boch Orange and Green Lucite Vases, a pair, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy & Boch produced that lovely pair of vases circa 1990. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich shape of Acryli...
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1990s German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Handmade Rock Decorative Ceramic Vase I - Black & White
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful decorative ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite blooms. With its simple lines and contemporary aesthetics, this handmade pottery vase crosses the line between...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

21st Century Karim Rashid Kountess Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Ko...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Sphere Vase in Emerald Green Small
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

Materials

Murano Glass

Hana R Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana R ~ 花 Flower Our Hana R mini raku vase is the most geometric and edgy designs in our series. Its needle like shape creates a slip and faceted surface that stands out. Each pie...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Seicho Raku Planter Pot Pottery, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Seicho (成長) - Growth Our Seicho pot is made to be a conversation starter for your precious indoor plant collection. Its size is perfect to be used for specialty indoor plants. Each ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glass bottle vasec with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Venini trademark 2004 engra...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hana E Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana E ~ 花 flower Our Hana E mini raku vase bears a miniature contemporary design that is cylindrical in shape. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Glass Vase with Metal Iris Overlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glass Vase with an outer cage of metal Irises. Hand-Built leaves and flowers surround a blue/green Glass Vase.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Carnival Collection Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Seguso, 1980's
Located in Vicenza, VI
The vase in question is an elegant piece belonging to the "Carnival" collection of the well-known glassmaker Seguso Murano. The "Carnival" collection was created between 1987 and 198...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Enric Miralles Spanish 'Gerro' Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gerro is a small vase that reproduces the large ones built in the Diagonal Mar Park in Barcelona, a project by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. Made in glazed porcelain with ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-Order Raku Large Oval Vase, Half Copper Matte, Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU. 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 an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter. Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment. Important: final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique. Dimensions: Large Oval Vase...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft Resin Green Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Statuary Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Flower Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Contemporary Ceramic Colorful Vase Majolica Pottery Handmade Handcrafted Clay
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
By Lorenzo Lorenzzo It's funny how most of us only make time to see the sunset when we are on vacation as if this extraordinary and calming moment can only happen when we are free f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Glass Vase in the Style of Zuccheri, Venini Murano 'Italy'
Located in Pasadena, TX
Glass vase in the style of Toni Zuccheri Rich orange, gold and white tones are blended in this circular vase that is attributed to Toni Zuccheri, Venini Murano (Italy).  
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Idria Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone days ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade Pottery Spikes Black Decorative Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful black decorative vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the line ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

New Modern Medium Vase in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
A vase that’s an homage to design and to marble itself, the Marquinia veins look skyward, toward the crater defined by round shapes and sinuous profiles, toward the reinterpretation ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Lladro Porcelain Pheasant Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lladró porcelain pheasant centerpiece / planter by Vicente Martinez. Beautiful porcelain pheasant figurine centerpiece or planter in blue, cobalt blu...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Georg Jensen Alfredo Vases Made in Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural pair of polished stainless steel vases by Georg Jensen. This pair stands alone by themselves with their beauty. The substantial height combined with the chrom...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin Green
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: Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

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 and Vessels

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Pair of Tall White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Leather cast Porcelain, Organic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall and tactile porcelain vases with a leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. This specific set was inspired by skyscrapers in the city. As a resul...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Andre Bloch French Low Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2024
Located in Chicago, IL
Andre Bloch c2024 French ceramic black vase with signature on the side. Blochs ceramics are always signified by the undecorated and heavily textured clay and glaze application. The p...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Triple Black Steel Flower Sculptural Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Three vases in one, composed of a series of black minimal hand-painted stainless steel tubes in various dimensions and cut on the bias, the contemporary Bana Triple vase can uniquely accommodate a single stem to full flower...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel

Small Perles 2 Vase in Hand Blown Murano Glass by Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand blown colorful vase made using the "canne" technique. Hand blown and hand-finished cane vase.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) tree Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Hana Mini Set Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana ~ 花 Flower Our Hana mini vase set contains 1 piece of each shape in half copper finish. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique. You get : 1x Hana...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 03, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase, Centerpiece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall oversized porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is o...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

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

Vase Soliflore Horizon - Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline. Solifl...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Blown Murano Burri Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Burri Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a true testament to the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassblowers. Each vase is hand-blown, showcasing organic, freefor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Blown Glass

Set of 2 Casa de Familia Bottles by Josep Maria Jujol
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Casa de Familia bottles by Josep Maria Jujol Dimensions: Diameter 13 x Height 27 cm Materials: Glass. He designed the Casa de Familia Bottle in 1912, and more than a ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

"Tulip Pot" Handmade Terra Cotta Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Naomi S. Clark Materials: Terracotta Dimensions: H 4" x W 7" x D 7" 2020 Edition: Unique Plant Name: Rattlesnake Calathea Watering Schedule: Water once ev...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta, Clay

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...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Red
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red. 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: Red. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Opalino Glass Vase in Tea and Crystal by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in tea and crystal colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a class...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Sirio Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Sirio glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the edge of the Stand: "E. Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. For further information please see authen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Lalique Limited Edition Clear and Satin Finished Glass Macao Vase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large signed and numbered limited edition Lalique vase is titled Vase Macao and features a parrot motif executed in deep relief. The two birds are pose...
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1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hana R Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana R ~ 花 Flower. Our Hana R mini raku vase is the most geometric and edgy designs in our series. Its needle like shape creates a slip and faceted surface that stands out. Each pi...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

A Primavera vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An exceptional Primavera ceramic vase circa 1930
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hana F Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana F ~ 花 Flower. Our Hana F mini raku vase is clay representation of a tulip flower. Two overlapping petals form the body of this mini vase. This vase makes for an adorable gift ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase V by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase V by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numered pieces, number 6 / 12. In go...
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1990s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Chrome

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Find a broad range of unique Modern vases and vessels 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 and vessels 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 and vessels 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 and vessels, 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 and vessels 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 $998.

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