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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Celeste in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beautiful vase or centerpiece designed in the beginning of 2000 by the great Italian designer Ettore Sottsass for RSVP. The centerpiece is entirely in colored glass, 10 mm thick. Th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian Sommerso murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Oball. In beautiful vintage condition, shows some wear consistent with age in underside of vase(see detail photo). S...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

"Wild" Luxury Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
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

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Gold Leaf

Italian Glass Vase by Paola Navone/Sottsass Associati for Egizia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glass vase designed by Paola Navone, manufactured by Sottsass Associati for Egizia. Made in 1998. The vase decoration is done...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers, Vase F by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
F vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Chameleon Vase by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of South African Hand-sculpted by Sabelo Ntshalintshali and meticulously hand-painted by Winnie Ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fratelli Toso Monumental Murano Glass Bottle/Decanter with Stopper and Label
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an extraordinary bottle, very tall by the well known makers Fratelli Toso ,hand blown in Murano glass. Has partial blue label for Toso Brothers in the 50/60 s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Steel Grey and Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various Amber base Blue Top Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Luxury Vase Collection "Love and Feelings", Porcelain, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Viridian: Green Persian Marble Plant Stand with Onyx Details and Organic Design
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Viridian, a distinctive plant stand that epitomizes luxury and elegance. Crafted from solid Green Persian marble and adorned with intricate onyx details, Viridian is desi...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Onyx

Heart Tin Vase by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart tin vase by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 15 cm Materials: Tin With ‘Emulate nature’, designer Kajsa Willner has created a series of tin vases...
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2010s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Tin

Victoria Littlejohn Studio Pottery Organic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this stoneware vase by California potter, Victoria Littlejohn. It features a naturalistic, organic form with a squat profile, surface with vertical ridges, ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Dino Martens 'Atrib.' Black & White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dino Martens ( Atrib.) Black & White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase Italy, circa 1950s Dino Martens (1894–1970) was an Italian painter and ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Supernova Vase, Hand-Blown Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size XL
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The organically shaped bowls of different sizes and forms offer multiple opportunities of poetic harmony. The iridescent amber contains all the colors of the spectrum and fascinates ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Luxury Vase #11 "XXX". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted 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

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Porcelain

Ceramic Custom Made Large Urn 1980s Purple, Lavender & Teal Glaze Gold Trim
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Not only is it the largest Urn/Vessel we have ever offered, it is the most beautiful. The estate we purchased it from had amazing artwork as well and the urn was prominently displayed in the entrance. Custom made in the 80s, we are not sure of the maker, but it was an extremely high end piece. The glaze colors are a melange of purple, lavender that blends with tones of teal and turquoise. The lip is beautifully finished with a hand painted metallic gold rim. The vase is LARGE. Over 24”around at its widest center. Height is 25” tall. The urn would be amazing on a round foyer table...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Murano Glass Vase by Alberto Donà
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass vase by Alberto Donà.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Handmade Ceramic Spikes White Decorative Vase VI
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white 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

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Salta Rectangular Small & Medium Flower Vases, Alpaca Silver & Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions: 15,3 x 5,5 x 20 cm // 6" x 2,1" x 7,8" 16,5 x 24,8 cm // 6,5" x 9,8" Colors : Brown & cream onyx stone Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

21st century Pair of Original of "Tomato" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Tomato" Vases Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of tomatoes, made by hand. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room. The va...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Black Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

SET Glaciar Short , Tall, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Flower Vases
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 b...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Altair Glass Flower Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Micro Threads in Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is a masterpiece of luxurious craftsmanship, epitomizing the fine artistry and precision of master glassmakers. Its unique design features a delicate pattern reminiscent of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000975 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
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 ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Baccarat, Set of 3 Crystal Vases, Printed Polychrome Decoration, France, 2006
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 3 high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat with printed polychrome decoration, multicolored, France 2006. Dimensions: 1. vase H  12,6" (32  cm); D 3,5" (...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

"Odi et Amo" 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking stoneware vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by celebrated Japanese potter Kohyama Yasuhisa (1936-) in the year of 2005. Born in the town of Shigaraki, Yasuhisa ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Faceted Vases in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your home décor with the sublime elegance of our faceted amber vases, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. This exquisite trio, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.1 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

French Modern Floral Cameo Glass Vase, Signed Daum+Nancy France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Floral Cameo Glass Vase, Signed Daum+Nancy France France, 20th Century Signed in script signature 'Drum +Nancy-France' The vase fitted with a long neck, subtle m...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special XL Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Vase by Rometti Umbertide
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic and rattan vase by Rometti Umbertide. Defects as per photo. Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vintage Sergio Asti Architectural Black Marble Vase c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic and uncommon black marble architectural vase designed by Sergio Asti for Up and Up, c1970s, Italy. Excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Hand Blown Murano Sphere Vase in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning spherical vase, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design that defines luxury. Meticulously handcrafted by mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Lalique Green Glass Biches Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique green glass biches vase This vase measures: 5.5 wide x 5.5 deep x 6.75 inches high This vase is in Great Vintage Condition We take our ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Luxury Vase #23 "Goldfinch". 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

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Porcelain

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Vase Cartocci Texture Black
Located in Porcia, IT
Sculptural yet subtle, this elegant tall vase will be a dynamic accent for a modern living or dining room. Reminiscent of a blooming flower, the tall silhouette with flared-out sides...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Blue Alchemy Vase by Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Alchemy vase by Siba Sahabi Limited edition of: 36 of each design + 2 AP + 1 P Vase N.I: 48 x 32 x 32 cm Signed and numbered. Referencing the first man-made pigment that was developed as early as 2600 BCE, Blue Alchemy is the new bright blue edition of Siba’s iconic felt vases...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Luxury Vase #36 "Ensemble". Porcelain. Handmade design 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

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Porcelain

Luxury Vase #22 "B+". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted 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

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Porcelain

Luxury Vase #37 "Love Hurts". 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

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Porcelain

475-G Handcrafted Stoneware Budding Vase with Gold Detail by Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
475-G handcrafted stoneware budding vase by Helen Prior A delicate handcrafted Vase, organic in shape with a torn clay opening in natural sp...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vase blown in a filigran white spiral and light blue on the top in clear glass designed by Ercole Barovier, 1980s Barovier & Toso, Murano. Dimension: Height 34 cm (13-1/2 i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
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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

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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

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Ceramic

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Apple Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase or Candlestick
Located in North Miami, FL
A piece of Italian sculpture and art for the table in this elongated sculptural form of a vase or candlestick. Signed Sabbattini Italy, the arched sides give it even more length in v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

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

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Murano Glass

Hand Carved Porcelain Garden Scene Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Christopher Brody hand carved porcelain "Garden" modern art pottery vase. Vase is handcrafted and slip cast into plaster mold. Signed by the artist. Available in a variety of color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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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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