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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Incisi Glass Vase in Bronze by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grey 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

Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Paul Philp, Contemporary Handbuilt Stoneware Vessel, British Studio Pottery
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Philp (British, born 1941) Contemporary hand built stoneware vessel of cruciform shape, with textured moss green glaze 52cm high, 25cm wide, 17.5cm deep Stamped with potter’s s...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Set/6 Vases, Ceramic Vases, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Annandale & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof cerami...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green Ox Blood Thread by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Bowl
Located in Porcia, IT
The bowl boasts randomly drawn horizontal and vertical ridges and a single smooth gray panel, creating a visually striking work of functional decor. Entirely handmade of paper clay, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beatiful 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

Pair of Momento JH41 Vases, Emerald , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
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DeCastelli Screen-Pot 2 Planter in Bronzed Stainless Steel by Francois Clerc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Screen-Pot is a contemporary take on the classic flower pot with a trellis for climbing vines. Its design was inspired by the shapes of nature itself: like a leaf among leaves, the t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grey Ox Blood 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

Tsuchi Raku Mini Planter Pot Set of 3 - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuchi - Earth *Plants are not included in this purchase Our Tsuchi pot is named after the medium it holds ; Earth. This pot is double sealed to prevent moisture from seeping into ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Dali Vase, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Glass object, glass vase, surrealism.
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Coccio Glass Vase in Tea and Ivory by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and fine line drawn pattern across glass surface. Featured in tea and ivory colored class designed in 1984. Perfect for indoor home decor as c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Murano Hunter Green Glass Hammered Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece is made of deep hunter green glass in the hammered “battuto” style. In the manner of Ettor...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grape Red Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Black Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Grey Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Apple Green 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gold Bowl #2
Located in Porcia, IT
Fashioned entirely by hand, this irregularly shaped bowl will be a timeless centerpiece in a modern dining room, living room, or entryway. Characterized by a unique three-dimensional...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Set/3 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nebula Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture Small with Brass Frame, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Bubble vase glass sculpture small with brass frame Designed by Simone Crestani Made in Ital...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Sculpture Vase Vessel Solid Rare Pure White Onyx Hand Carved in Italy Wavy Shape
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of pure white onyx. The vase is hand sculpted, starting from a large block of white onyx which has been carefully selected...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Marble

The Hole, Murano Glass Handmade Vase Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Part of our "Bucati" collection, a selection of vases crafted by our glass masters with speed, precision, and skill. Characteristic of this series is the iconic “window”, which allo...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Yellow Ceramic Vase by Poemu, France 2023
Located in New York, NY
Yellow glazed ceramic vase in the abstract shape of a female torso. The surface is speckled with black dots. The vase is signed POEMU on the bottom. Poemu is a multidisciplinary Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Incisi Glass Vase in Brass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Green Medium Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Green medium vase by Mason Editions Dimensions: 21 × 21 × 21.5 cm Materials: Iron Colors: cotto, sage green, black The collection includes three objects with different shapes and functions. Mia’s decisive impression is given by the contrast created between the soft lines of the lower part and the use, for the upper part, of a strongly architectural material that is a perforated metal sheet. A divergence that is further highlighted by the marked squaring of the decoration chosen for the sheet, gracefully polished by the treatment in two finishes, brass or nickel, while the lower part is painted with opaque colors but with strong materiality. This wide-cylinder vase is a versatile chic...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Venini Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

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Murano Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

LOUIS MATHE - Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Canada - Circa 1992
Located in Chatham, ON
LOUIS MATHE - Vintage studio pottery vase with applied medallion handles with engraved Muskox - thick matte two tone grey glaze over the st...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

John Side Table by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
John side table by Meg Morrison Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: W 24.5 x D 24.5 x H 50 cm Hand sculpted ceramic vase with a soft robin's egg blue finish. Water tight for flowers. Inc...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Garrafa No. I Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrafa No. I vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: stoneware Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 18 cm Options: White Bone, Chocolate, Buttermilk, Charcoal Black, Glossy, Spotted Gray,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Stig Lindberg Ceramic, Stoneware, Vase / Vessel for Gustavsberg, Grazia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver paint in this Lindberg vase by Gustavsberg, Grazia model.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Occhi glass vase in crystal by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique. Color: Cryst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Post-War West Germany Green and Orange Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany olive green ceramic vase with an orange incised centered multiple shell form pattern (JASBA).       
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Medium Fluted Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Albany vase collection inverts tradition with the intricate fluting detail on the interior of the vase. The strong, simple lines of the vases make these perfect for any interior....
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Franco Moretti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian hand blown Scavo Murano glass vase, designed by Franco Moretti in the 1980s. Measurements: 15.5” high, 8” wide and 6.5” deep.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Joe Cariati Angelic Glass Bottle Grouping, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American glass artist Joe Cariati's Angelic Glass Bottle Grouping, consisting of seven pieces, is quintessentially modern in both function and style, showcasing a purity...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy. This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Contemporary Round Disk Tray Natural Brown Walnut Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk Tray African walnut large by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm Meterials: African walnut Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer w...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Walnut

Gemme Glass Vase in Tea by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in tea designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Threads IV, a unique clear & aubergine Glass blown Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström
Located in London, GB
Threads IV is a unique handblown clear and aubergine/dark brown glass sculpture by the Swedish artist Ann Wåhlström. Created to form an elegant teardrop ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, 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

Anelly Vase Murano Crystal by Luigi Onesto Multi-Color Oval Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Anelly vase, crystal by Luigi Onesto Sommerso technique, oval shape, size 29 H x 25 W x 9 D cm, signed on the bottom L. Onesto Murano, the main color is a light vine red with green a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Violet by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in violet designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Formia 2001 Italian Black Murano Glass Bottle with Dog Head Stopper
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary object d'Art with big size, an exceptional rare canopic jar by Formia in blown Murano glass that bring enthusiasm for the subject and the exe...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

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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