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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian Murano Glass Art Dish by Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass art dish by Seguso. Hand signed (see detail photos). Measurements: 6.5” wide, 6” deep, 2.5” high.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century Chamelea I White Ceramic Vase Vessel Designed Chiara Andreatti
Located in Milan, IT
Chamalea is a vase in ceramic with a mat finishing outside and enameled inside designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C., and it is part of the collection Coquille, a family composed...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron 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

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Aqua Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional Murano vase, a masterpiece of unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship, conceived and meticulously created by the most skilled glassblowers in Murano, Italy. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Fasce Riportate Carlo Moretti Contemporary Clear Murano Glass Mouth Blown Vase
Located in New York, NY
Round, curvy edged mout hblown Murano glass vase designed in 1987 by Carlo Moretti. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Strolling afoot through the foundations of Murano, the v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Nozomu Kumo 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Nozomu Vase ( 6.3" x 4.7" x 2" ) 1 Unit of Kumo Vase ( 6.1" x 5.5 x 2" ) Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smalle...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting the exquisite Lizard Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted by Ardmore Ceramic, a renowned pottery studio based in South Africa. This one-of-a-kind creation is a testament ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Gomitolo Vase in Aqua Blue Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional Murano vase, a masterpiece of unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship, conceived and meticulously created by the most skilled glassblowers in Murano, Italy. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

19" Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn
Located in Germantown, MD
Marquis By Waterford Crystal Covered Urn or vase. Use it just as ornament or as candy or just as storage. Measures 18.5" tall, 11.5" tall without cover, 8" in diameter. Opening is 3....
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Late 20th Century Northern Irish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Murano Hanging Glass Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deep azure glass bud vase with canary yellow detail. Hangs delicately to display a bud in the window. A complement to any room, particularly in a open s...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

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

Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy. This exquisite cornucopia, crafted from amber-hued Murano glass, is...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Pink and Red by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Modern LAAB Hydria Vase Raku Ceramic Black Burnt Metal Red Copper
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hydria vase Borrowing the generous silhouette of amphoras from ancient Greece, this stunning ceramic vase results from a painstaking artisan crafting pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. This drop-shaped vase, available in two sizes, is shown h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Suzu Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - 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 s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

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

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze in a geometric pattern. Approximately from the 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Hei...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Tall Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a class...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Venini Monofiori Acquamarine Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Monofiori glass vase in aquamarine by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Curt Magnus Addin, Swedish ceramist. Ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio. Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay. Green interior glaze. 1970s. Marked and signed. In perfect condi...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red/Opaque Pink by Fulvio Bianconi
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

Venini Small Bolle Glass Vase in White and Red by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in white and red designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

THEA4, Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold and Black by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase THEA4 handcrafted in 24-karat gold combined with black enamel cod. TT004 measures: H. 110.0 Dm. 13.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Collectible Murano Glass Sculpture "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano glass vase / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for glassmaker VeArt as part of the "Membrane" collection, which included lamps, vases and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Modern Vase Delaunay CS9 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernis...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel, Brass

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

DeCastelli Conique 27 Cachepot in Steel by Filippo Pisan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Conique, metal imitates volcanic rock to erupt with plant formations and replace the destructive power of magma with the creative force of flora. Designed for indoor and outdoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stainless Steel

Japanese Modern Studio Ceramic Oribe Jar by Ryoji Koie
By Ryoji Koie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic vessel by Japanese potter Ryoji Koie (1938-2020). Hand-built with intention to be seen as such, the tsubo has a primordial irregular form with a small opening and a swelled body resembling a beehive. The upper body was covered in a glassy green oribe glaze with fine crackles, highlighted with three incised geometrical symbols. The lower body is unglazed and exposed the white clay with marks of the hand-making pinches and kneading along the base. The base also shows highly irregular surface due to the seashell spur marks and clay pitting in the kiln during the firing process. All these occurrences honestly preserved and presented as part of the character of this wonderful modern piece. The jar comes with a plain wooden tomobako box. "One of Japan’s most versatile and forward-thinking contemporary artists, KOIE RYOJI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Monofiori Amethyst Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Monofiori glass vase in amethyst by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item lab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Nikko Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nikko - (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 flattened top ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Mandruzzato Italian Modern Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian modern glass vase made with the sommerso technique by Mandruzzato in Murano. In great vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Priscilla Mouritzen Black Ceramic Vase, Denmark ca 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Priscilla Mouritzen is an internationally celebrated, South-African born Danish contemporary ceramic artist. Her creations reflect her expertise and mastery with a dedication to form...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Travertine

21st Century Chamelea II Small Pink Ceramic Vase Designed Chiara Andreatti
Located in Milan, IT
Chamalea is a vase in ceramic designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C., and it is part of the collection Coquille, a family composed of cake stands, centrepieces, fruit bowls and va...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vessel with Geometrical Glaze by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with a distinct form and glaze by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1990s. This specific form in the artist's repertoire may be known as a "Spheric...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23xH24,5cm Kg: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Debbie Low Vase White & Silver by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Aqua Murano “Rostrate” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass vase, in Aqua color, crafted in the “rostrate” technique, in the manner of iconic Murano glass powerhouse “ Barovier “, mimicking birds beaks. We love the striki...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Chandigarh III - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh III - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast Chandigarh III - Marsala Brown Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Concrete, Cement

Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS9 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist move...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel, Brass

Matte Mauve 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 similar products. (2) This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in Mauve and Mud colors. The p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stainless Steel

Gemme Vase in Green Balloton Blown Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – green, grass green, purple, red, aquamarine, sapphire, tea and gray. Unique and sparkling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Pair of Italian Marble Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of carved and polished Italian marble vases from the 1980s. The larger one has is light gray with a little blush. The smaller on...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Acquamarine 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

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay, Terracotta

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

Ceramic Vase "MERLINO" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
MERLINO - Ceramic vase handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside cod. GL050 measures: Height 90.0 cm., diameter 28.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "DIANA" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
DIANA - Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in bronze code CP003, measures: height 130.0 cm., diameter 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "EVE-L" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
EVE-L - Ceramic vase handcrafted in bronze code VS033. Measures: Height 200.0 cm., diameter. 60.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL5 by Noom with Burned Steel Accent
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Amber with Horizon Thread Rim 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

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire with 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

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Art Glass

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

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