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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

Blown Translucid Murano Glass Vase with Gold Glitters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blown translucid Murano glass vase with gold glitters Perfect condition.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Blue Kulva Vase by Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Atlanta, GA
Let your fingers hold a world in your hands. See some small, sophisticated Swedish vases in globe form by Ewald Dahlskog. These earthly vessels transport the viewer elsewhere with ea...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

pair of gilt bronze jam pots, cut crystal bowls, Empire period design by Thomire
Located in Honnelles, WHT
pair of gilt bronze jam pots, cut crystal bowls, Empire period design by Thomire
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Early 19th Century French Antique Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Hand-Blown Glass Vase, Brown in Color, Imitating Stone.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hand-blown glass vase, brown in color, imitating stone. Brown-colored vase, imitating stone in hand-blown glass. Ø 43 H. 43 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Dena Zemsky
Located in New York, NY
Hand-built earthenware vase with texture and movement throughout. Great earth tone glazes suggesting flames. Artist-signed and dated on underside.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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Ceramic, Teak

Gary DiPasquale Wheel Thrown Vessel Black, White & Grey Texture Glaze & Abstract
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Wheel Thrown Vessel with Black, White & Grey Texture Glaze and Abstract Yellow Lines
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea
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 17 cm, H 36 cm.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative vase in light blue majolica, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of ornamental motifs in the shape of feathers which magnificently enhance it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Sculptural Modern Murano Blown Rostrato Vase In Aquamarine
Located in Westport, CT
A sublime thickly blown iridescent aquamarine vase. The iridescence blown into the glass  adds an additional dimension to this beautiful color, an effect of movement as light changes...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Atria Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Atria contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with light green and blue. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Sommerso Vase by Salviati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano glass vase or sculpture hand blown in Sommerso technique to form elegant layers in clear, smoky and red / Made in Italy by Salviati, circa 1980s Original sticker on th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors Size XL
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in sapphire. Featured in sapphire colored glass and designed in 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, 20th
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

Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Multicolors, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, contemporary hand blown striped vases by Anders Rydstedt. A New York artist. Eight different color ways. Signed. We have two vases in stock. One is lots of red with a crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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Ceramic

Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This vase made of patinated copper and an iron base was designed by the Italian ceramic artist Marcello Fantoni in 1960. Stamped 'Fantoni Firenze'.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Iron

Zellique Art Glass Heart Bud Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful art glass bud vase by Zellique of Benicia California. A vibrant cobalt blue center is encased in textured clear glass. Signed on the base.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Dardi Murano Glass Vase - A Modern Touch of Elegant Handmade
Located in Murano, VE
Dardi Murano Glass Vase is an authentic piece of Murano craftsmanship that blends elegance with modern design. Created by renowned glassmaker Roberto Beltrami and his team, each vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Emerald Green Clear Etched Modern Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Emerald Green Clear Etched Modern Vase, Tiny Flea Bite Bottom
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Crystal Italian Pampaloni Decanter with Sterling Silver Cone Style Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very hard to find -- Crystal Italian Pampaloni decanter with sterling silver stopper The one shown has a unique Sterling Silver stopper of a Cone or ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ceramic Bowl with Expressive Glaze by Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The elegant bowl has a deep half-hemisphere form that is supported by a sho...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Longwy vase "Music"
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Monumental Longwy Musique Faience Vase Designed by Danillo Curetti, late 20th century Marks: FOLMOUTH'S, jm, TIRAGE NUMEROTE No 8, DECORÉ à la MAIN, (crown-coat of arms), EMAUX DE LO...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Faience

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome vase Singular, unpredictable cracks and tiny speckles distinguish the captivating aesthetic of this vase, featuring a cylindrical base and mouth incorporated within the spher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Outdoor Planter Crafted from Weather-Resistant Fiberglass
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter This stunning planter is perfect for displaying your favorite plants, and is sure to add a touch of elegance to any space. Eden Planter is designed to be both durable ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass. Colors available: Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze Pattern by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a pear shape form by celebrated potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The shape of this porcelain glazed vase is one of the Chinese prototypes known as...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Modern Limited Edition Paper Sculptural Vase Daniele Papuli Dilmos Black White
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural vase from "Paperwords Collection" made of strips of cardboard used for proofreading typographical printing sheet. Paper recovered and reused. Cut profiles reveal signs, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Glass

Set/6 Ceramic Vases, White & Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vasi Comunicanti 4 elements LIGHT PINK in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Wide Abstract Murano Sommerso Vase with Aventurina
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina....
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Yoichi Ohira Art Glass Artwork Vessle Vase Pitcher Ewer Murano Glass Emerald Red
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite art glass vessel by Yoichi Ohira signed Y. Ohira L. Serena 1995 Murano. Crafted in translucent emerald green glass with controlled air bubbles and red pasta type accents...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Large Pink Acrylic Vases - Modern 21th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Large Pink Acrylic Vases Modern decoration - Large Vases - Home Decor Measures : 15x10cm H:28,5cm Material : Aacrylic Wear consistent with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Acrylic

Carnivale Stopper Bottle by Archimede Suguso
Located in New York, NY
Handblown glass stopper bottle of twisted form & bands of color.
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Sculpture Ceramic Vase 24 Karat Gold Luster Vessel Decoration Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions: D 29 cm, H 46 cm. The entire manufacturing process is handmade in Italy. The vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold, Gold Plate

Divine Decadence 4 Multifunctional Object in New York Stone by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Divine Decadence 4 Multifunctional Object in New York Stone by Richard Yasmine Dimensions: Vase: Ø 24 x H 24 cm. Base: Ø 8 x H 21,5 cm. Head: Ø 5,5 x H 19 cm. Candleholder: Ø 5 x H 6...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Other

Divine Decadence Multifunctional Object in Punta Azul Marble by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Divine Decadence Multifunctional Object in Punta Azul Marble by Richard Yasmine Dimensions: Vase: Ø 22 x H 21,5 cm. Base: Ø 8 x H 21,5 cm. Head: Ø 5 x H 20,5 cm. Candleholder: Ø 5 x ...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Silver, Steel, Other

Lalique Green Glass Biches Vase
Located in Franklin Park, 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

Modern Serving Tray Ironwood Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

Matte Green Sicilian Terracotta Vase Designed by Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a green matte monochro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Japanese Modern LAAB Body Bowls Raku Ceramic Green Red Black Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Body bowls Two bodies, similar for the materials involved in their creation but different for their way of revealing those same materials. One smooth, the other rough, one bright ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Concrete Jabbah Planter by OPIARY (D36", H20")
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. This modern, lightweight concrete planter features an organic silhouette and earthy aesthetic that compliments the live plants inside it. The Jabbah is handmade in our Brooklyn studio and can be produced in the color or finish of your choice. Opiary planters...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Cement

Early Ceramic Vase with Honan Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase of cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic silouette that tapers toward the top and with a s...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rattan vase by Vivai del Sud, 1969 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step back into the bohemian charm of 1969 with Vivai del Sud's Rattan Vase. This design gem captures the essence of the era's laid-back sophistication, offering a nostalgic nod to th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Rattan

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

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Ceramic

Small I Cinesi Vase in Dark Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Glass

"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Red glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
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1970s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Black, Grey and White Drip Pattern Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Black, Grey and White Drip Pattern Vase
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rene Lalique Languedoc Vase
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rene Lalique Languedoc Vase This vase measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 8.5 inches high This vase is in Excellent Vintage Condition with some general ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1977 Crystal Vase Amethyst Small by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours, Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room. The vases are part of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Ceramic

Porcelain Vase in the Style of Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A porcelain vase with black / white and gold designs of the Louis Vuitton Logo with Flower pattern. With a size and width that work wel...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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