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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Zazen Collection Concrete Vase Dark Grey Color, Mod. II
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Zazen line combines organic shapes with the texture of concrete, giving life to a family of four highly recognizable vases. Each vase is produced f...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cement

Hand Painted Wheel Thrown & Manipulated Porcelain Vase by Bender, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
BENDER (Unidentified Artist/Potter) - Hand painted wheel thrown and manipulated Studio Pottery porcelain vase - signed on the base - country of origin unknown - late 20th century. ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ruby "English Rose" Hand Carved Porcelain Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
"English Rose" hand carved porcelain modern Arts & Crafts pottery vase with ruby glaze. Vase is slip cast into plaster mold. Handcrafted and signed by the artist Christopher Brody. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Ceramic Vase "DIANA" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
DIANA - Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in bronze code CP003, measures: height 130.0 cm., diameter 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Black Iroko Wood 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

Ceramic Vase "KIM" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase KIM fully handcrafted in 24-karat gold cod. CP007 Measures: H. 90.0 cm. - Dm. 35.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Ivan Weiss for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Modern porcelain vase with blue decor designed by the danish ceramist Ivan Weiss and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen during the 1980s. Fully ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Satin Medium Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin medium vase in glazed horizon/crystal Murano glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Soft Vessel, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in emerald green exudes timeless elegance, blending frosted and clear glass into a harmonious masterpiece. Its gently ribbed texture creates a dyna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Twenty-Seven Woods, Chinese Artificial Flower Vase Omega by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase omega by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition ...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Ceramic Vase "MARY II" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic cup MARY II handcrafted in bronze, white glazed inside cod. CP114 measures: Height 70.0 cm. - diameter 35.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Amberina Crackle Glass Vase Attributed to Blenko Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Amberina Crackle Glass Vase Attributed to Blenko Glass Offered for sale is a tall Amberina crackle glass vase attributed to Blenko. The vase has coloring that blends from an orange to a deep red. The finish is the iconic Blenko crackle...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic e...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ioan Nemtoi Modern Monumental Studio Art Glass Vase, Bucharest, Romania
Located in Miami, FL
Ioan Nemtoi Modern Monumental Studio Art Glass Vase, Bucharest, Romania Offered for sale is a large and quite substantial studio-blown art glass vase by Ioan Nemoti of Bucharest, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jjirasi Vase #04. From the series Jjirasi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #04, 2021 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 6.6 in. H x 5.5 in. W x 5.5 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Resin, PVC

Branded Series Set in Blue - Contemporary Handmade Glass Vessels
Located in New York, NY
The Branded series is a set of modern design objects which each feature a hand impressed brand that highlights these wholly handmade vessels. For color, each piece features a transpa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Gary DiPasquale Grey-Brown Textured Gourd Vase with White Bark Abstract Line
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Grey-Brown Textured Gourd Vase with White Bark and Yellow Abstract Lines
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pangolin Jug with Curved Handle – Hand-Made-Sculpted in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary Pangolin Sculpture is a rare, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece, masterfully sculpted by Motsaman and intricately hand-painted by Jabu Nene of Love Art Ceramics in South...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Seguso Vietri d'Arte Italian Murano "Scavo" Vase, Signed, 1980
Located in Ross, CA
Hand blown glass vase made in Murano Italy by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1980 with the scavo technique. The vase has a light and translucent look, signed on the bottom. Seguso Vetri d'A...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Art Glass

Chala Toprak, Contemporary, Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, 'Bouquet Vase', Modern Vase, Porcelain, 2023 Unique and one of a kind hand built ceramic designed and produced by Istanbul born artist, Chala Toprak in N...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23xH24,5cm Kg: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Large Scale Handblown Murano Frosted & Textured Graphite Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist large vase was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a cylin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Luxury Vase #50 "Love Chains". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W x 3"D x 6"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

1980's Modern Sculptural Pink Crackle Vase by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic artisan made two-handled sculptural ceramic vase fired in a pink crackle glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Green and Black Small Vessel by Ilse Claesson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ilse Margareta Claesson (1907–1999), later known as Ilse Claesson Roempke, was a groundbreaking Swedish ceramist, painter and textile artist, celebrated for her modernist designs roo...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Warwick Parker English Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality salt glazed studio pottery bottle flagon shaped vase by Dorset based potter Warwick Parker (b.1940) dating from the 20th century. Th...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

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

Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021. This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft beige oat colour Handmade in Por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1978 Merlot Marble Vase By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
1978 marked the second anniversary of the New York City nightclub Studio 54, where art and culture converged to inspire a new era of design and architecture. Crafted from raw marble,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An ode to modern sophistication, this exquisite emerald hue vase exudes a timeless elegance that can transform any space into a sanctuary of style. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Sapphire Blue Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sapphire blue mouth-blown vases for Holmegaard glass and each signed on the bottom. Very good condition all around, with no chips or scratches. Engraved with the year, 1955, and Ho...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase from the series I Profeti, in blown glass and gold designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Barovier & Toso, 1985. Signature engraved on the base Biography Renato Toso is a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Esopo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Esopo vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 21 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Crystal Square Flower Vase TIZO
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a crystal square flower vase by Tizo. Dimensions: 4.25" H x 3.75" W x 2" D. Opening 1.5" in diameter. Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an a...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Unda Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Unda vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2018 Dimensions: D 26 x H 18.5 cm Materials: fibreglass Vase in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fa...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair Vallauris France Table Lights Color Turquoise With Rafia Fringed Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 pair of Table lights from Vallauris France, color turquoise, the initials VF for VALLAURIS FRANCE is given on the bottom and a stamp FRANCE , size: 30cm height x 20cm diameter, Han...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth 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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Salviati Murano Glass Vase “Sommerso” Signed
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Massi...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Large Crushed Glass Vase: Black & White Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to create crushed forms within the confines of a simple geometric framework. Each piece is unique and handmade in Brook...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Small
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

Large "Diva" Vase by Baccarat with Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large crystal "Diva" vase with box by Baccarat, circa early 2000s. Its sweeping silhouette and clean lines suggest the slipper of a discerning diva, while its dramatic and g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Tondo Doni Boboda Love Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An interpretation of the most powerful force in the world, this crystal vase is named Love and will be a stunning addition to a modern or classic interior. Its cognac-colored curves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pierre Small Red and Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The vase by Borek Sipek has leaves, shoots, thorns and twigs clinging on their surface. A whole world of fantasy stolen from the world of plants. Borek Sipek (1949-2016) studied int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Italian Modern Yellow Ceramic Vase ET1 by Ettore Sottsass for A. Sarri, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow ceramic Vase ET1 by Ettore Sottsass for A. Sarri, 1990s Rare and elegant vase mod. ET1 with round base in ceramic painted in yellow and glazed in white. The st...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Small Vase With Flowers by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
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1950s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

CAPA Large Pitcher, Alpaca Silver & Gray Marble
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
With the concept of intermingle materials from our earth, soft marbles and manually hammered alpaca, this sophisticated and elegant line is created, and it includes trays, champagne ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Attributed Stylish Corroso Amber Glass Signed Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian attributed art glass amber yellow satin corroso design vase of simple rounded globular shape signed to base and dating from the 20th century. The hand blown va...
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20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution. Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

"Paper Bag" by California Bronze
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Whimsical "paper bag" made from cast metal from California Bronze. Would make for a fun decorative piece in any interior. Photographed atop a Cappellini sid...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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