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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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

Small Duckling Tray in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful. Available in two s...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels

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Shell, Eggshell

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

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Porcelain

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
Displayed alone on a shelf or coffee table, this striking decorative bottle will bring modern flair to any dècor. Handcrafted of paper clay using traditional techniques, this piece d...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 22 x W 21 x H 49 cm, available in different onyx and marbles....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Onyx

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

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Glass

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

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Marble

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

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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

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Terracotta, Clay

Hana E Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, 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

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Copper

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

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

David Whitehead La Borne set of three colored ceramics vases contemporary art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead Realised circa 2010 Set of three ceramic vases signed by David Whitehead Original perfect conditions Number one height 16 cm Number two height 16 cm Number 3 heig...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ai Ceramic Mini Urn - Carbon Copper - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Ai ~ Love Our Ai Mini Urn is our smallest design in this range. It is a half-palm sized piece that is best used to keep visual representation of the memory of a loved one. This urn ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Vintage Hand Painted 1980s Ceramic Flower Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The 1980s vintage ceramic flower vase: hand-painted elegance reminiscent of marble in a subtle purple and white palette. (a drainage hole is ex...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Raaquu Koi Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koi (鯉 ) (n) carp Our Koi vase is bottle-shaped with a wavy arched mouth which slightly resembles the mouth of a fish. Its eclectic design would blend in well in any interior décor ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

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

Shinsen & Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 1 Unit of Shinsen Vase ( 5.1" x 4.3" x 4.3" ) 1 Unit of Tsuri Vase ( 5.9" x 3.15" x 3.15" ) Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places,...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

White Ceramic Kawa Vase #14, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like form and texture. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

1960s Modernist Murano Glass Incalmo Vase by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Murano Glass vase by Alfredo Barbini is a highly collectible and visually striking piece, embodying the beauty, innovation, and artistry of Murano glassmaking during that era. A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Murrine

Moor Head Vase, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable, Centerpiece
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Small Torre Vase in Maroon by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Irregular forms in Murano crystal take advantage of the contrast between the shiny and opaque, with a result that is totally contemporary. Vases in Murano crystal that have been m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Hana L Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana L ~ 花 flower Our Hana L mini raku vase represents a miniature urn with a bulbous top tapers slenderly to a smaller base. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that truly stands out. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique. RAAQUU Care Guide: This vase is for decorative purpose and cannot contain water for plant use...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Koban 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Half Copper Matte - Handmade
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 You get : 3 Units of Koba...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Murano Glass Rose Vase, Made in Italy, 2010 circa, Handmade Mouth Blow
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Beautiful Murano glass vase, mouth blown, pink color. Processing with jagged edges that allow a nice play of light. Recently produced, purchased directly in Murano from the manufa...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Seicho 2 Pack Raku Planter Pot Pottery - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Seicho Pot in a finish of your choice. Seicho ( 成長 ) - Growth Our Seicho pot is made to be a conversation starter for your precious indoor plant...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Resin

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It his sculpted by organically displacing seventeen indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

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

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

Materials

Murano 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

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

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

Suzu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu (鈴) ~ (n) bell Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, 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

Fulvio Bianconi for Venini "Fazzoletto" Vase in Murano Glass, Italy 2003
Located in Naples, IT
Large Vase Mod. Handkerchief designed by Fulvio Bianconi for the well-known Murano firm Venini, in Murano Glass in shades of blue and turquoise, engraved signature at base, Venini ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano 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

Baccarat Signed, Exquise Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made and signed by Baccarat.  The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo bil...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Venini Murano Italian Blue Glass Bottle Incisi Serie, 1981
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian light blue glass bottle with stopper, “Incisi” series, submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Ve...
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1880s Italian Antique Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hana F Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Carbon Copper - 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 or a tabletop decorative piece that truly stands out. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique. RAAQUU Care Guide: This vase is for decorative purpose and cannot contain water for plant use...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

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

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Murano Glass

Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Large Red Handmade Murano Bowl, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Decorative and meticulously crafted in Murano glass, this bowl boasts a distinctive leaf shape and substantial weight. The interplay of red and clear glass forms a harmonious blend, ...
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20th Century 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

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Pottery

Umi Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi (海) - (n) sea Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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Ceramic

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

Suzu Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu (鈴) ~ (n) bell Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Unique Modern, Amber-Colored Italian Murano Glass Vase Signed by Hand SALVIATI
Located in Salzburg, AT
Organically shaped vase with a matt surface (Velato, the glass surface is finely polished) in a warm amber color. The object has a conical shape with a steeply flattened mouth. The ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Sculptural Ceramic Vases in Metallic Grey Glaze
Located in London, GB
Pair of decorative sculptural vases with soft metal blue-grey glaze in different sizes have a modern geometric shape. They will perfectly stage flowers or plants. In unused condition...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Nikko Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, 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

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This exquisite large ceramic vase features a sleek, matte blue finish, adorned with 19 meticulously crafted ceramic spheres, each plated in 24-karat gold. The vase’s body, with its v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Plate

Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in dusty black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Skyscraper Series Intl. Group, Set of 10 Modern Handmade Glass Objects- In Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Skyscraper Series are sets of handmade vessels featuring vibrant colors layered atop a mirrored interior that is meant to mimic the various steel and glass structures they are in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

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