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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Flat Vase Project by 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Shiny Black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Canadian Contemporary Studio Pottery Vase - Hand Formed - Signed & Dated - 1999
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary hand modeled and carved free form studio pottery glazed terracotta vase - signed and dated on the base - DANY (19)99 - expertly finished with a glossy brown glaze - ungl...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Dot Design
Located in New York, NY
Richly colored Emerald green Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hana O Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Carbon Copper - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana O ~ 花 Flower Our Hana O mini raku vase bears a classical pottery vase shape and is suitable for wide headed single stalk flowers. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tab...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Murano Multicolor Cylinder Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor cylinder Murano art glass vase hand blown with small bubbles / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 16.5 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

2 Murano Studio Art Glass Ruffled Satin Mantel Vase Pair Yellow Brown Striped
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of yellow and brown vintage striped satin glass, Murano studio made vases with ruffled top edge.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Ribera Handmade Tall Coastal Vase - Stoneware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful coastal vase crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this white matte vase showcases a distinctive ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Murano Blue Bugnato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian clear Murano art glass vase hand blown with blue bugnato ashlars / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 20 inches, w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Black Murano Vase with Gold Stripes by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black Murano art glass vase hand blown with stripes infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Japanese Ceramic Oribe Sculptural Vessel by Shigemasa Higashida
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic lidded vessel with striking sculptural form by contemporary Japanese potter Shigemasa Higashida (1955-). Hand-built and with drasti...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nozomu ( 望む ) ~ (n) hope Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smaller base. With its soft curves and a textured finish, it adds a soothing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

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

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Blown Glass

Franco Bettonica, Ikebana, Square Vase, Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Franco Bettonica (1927-1999) Ikebana A white ceramic flower holder, of square shape surmounted with a white grid. Produced by Gabbianelli, Ital...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
Located in Recanati, IT
This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Luxury Vase #49 "Love Key". Porcelain. Handmade design and craft in Italy. 2020
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

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Raaquu Urn Set - Smoked Raku - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces : *Heiwa - Peace* Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Nikko Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nikko ( 日光 ) - (n) sunlight Our Nikko vase is a bulbous little one and perfect for those wanting to decorate small spaces without using up too much space. This vase sports a flatten...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Vannes Crystal Splash Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular heavy crystal bowl, vessel resembling a water splash or a flower in bloom. Signed Vannes, France.
Category

20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Modern Glass Vase Budveszel Gyula Hungary 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This vintage modern glass vase is a unique piece that will add a touch of elegance to any decor. Hand blown in Hungary by Budveszel Gyula in the 1990s, this vase features a beautiful...
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1990s Hungarian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Signed Gabriella Crespi Modernist Lucite & Stainless Steel (Moon Flask) Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modernist lucite and stainless steel vase. By Gabriella Crespi. In a moon flask form with a lucite body and stainless steel removable neck. Simply a wonderful vase! Date...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nozomu ( 望む ) ~ (n) hope Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smaller base. With its soft curves and a textured finish, it adds a soothing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Tondo Doni Boboda Power Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Boboda collection, this stunning vase is a superb decorative addition to any home and can be displayed alone or combined with the others in the same series. Its sinuous v...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Clear with a Hint of Rose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of this external sbruffi with hints of rose, a testament to the mastery of traditional glassblowing techniques. This captivating piece is m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Stylish Contemporary Orange Glazed Globular Vase Signed Morgan Dated 2004
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very stylish contemporary art pottery vase of globular shaped signed Morgan and dated 2004. The rounded pottery vase stands on a flat ungl...
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Early 2000s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Lilac Matt Pumpkin
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear lilac, matt pumpkin. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blown murano glass vases, Perfect condition. Price indicated for the pair but can be sold separately upon request 2000 euros  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

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

"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hana W Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana W ~ 花 Flower Our Hana W mini raku vase is an expression of a classical vase shape in a miniature form. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Orange Green
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Clear orange, matt dusty green. Halloween 2022 edition. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Tall Vintage Display Vase, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Flower Sleeve, Decorative
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage display vase. An English, cut crystal glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Appealing tapered form with a bright, decorative appea...
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1990s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cut Glass

"Love" Hearts Design Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019, Wall Decor
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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Bronze Ikebana Vase Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Ikebana Vase Bronze Bowl with floral relief Unable to read symbols Very old thick texturized patina present. Refer to images. 4.13 h x 5 diameter
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Luxury Vase #1 "Thorns Heart". 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

Porcelain, Acrylic

Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Manipulated Rim - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage wheel thrown studio pottery vase with twisted and manipulated rim - thin blue crackle glaze - signed 'OHK' on the base. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - n...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Smokey Gold with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Iside I21, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Golden, Size M
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bitossi vase with matching teak bowl. Incredible glaze on the vase. Dimensions listed are for the vase. Sold as a decorative set (vase & bowl).
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1960s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Modernist Bronze Hue Ceramic Orchid Vase/Occasional Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist orchid vase/ occasional bowl was realized in the United States during the latter half of hte 20th century. Realized in ceramic and finished with a bronze...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Vase in Grey/Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of Italian architecture and the elegance of modern design, this Murano vase encapsulates sophisticated charm. The interplay of grey and clear glass creates a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase, Pink Glazed, by Ettore Sottsass, 20th, Spanish
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Luxury Vase #42 "Gold Nugget". 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Luxury Vase #27 "Roses Heart". 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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain, Acrylic

Pair KPM Porcelain Vases "Ribbon" Germany circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of KPM covered vases in the “Ribbon” pattern from Berlin, Germany circa 1960. Each vase retains its original lid cover.
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

"That's Amore" 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Black with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Black / Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a masterful expression of Italian glass artistry, merging bold contrast with refined opule...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Resin

Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello. Good condition. Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter
Located in Rochester, NY
A fabulous footed planter by Lynn Chase, "Chase" from her African Portraits series. This planter has a square form with cut form corners giving it an octagonal profile. Each of the...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

21st Century Esker Small Vase in Biscuit Porcelain by POL
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"The unworldly beauty of ceramic in a sculpture by POL, realized exclusively for JCP Universe. Esker is a line of biscuit porcelain vases built with the rubble of ceramic factories. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Urban Modern Blue Adventurine Six Murano Glass Vases, 2024
Located in Murano, Venezia
Kanne Drite Collection – Blue Murano Glass Vases The Kanne are colored Murano glass cylinders which, fused on the vase, form this wonderful work. Drite is said when the kanne are pos...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

New Modern Vase L in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase L in White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, Black Marquinia, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

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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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