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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 4. J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 Blackened and waxed iron This is a unique architectural object made entirely of iron. J.M. Szymanski uses a unique process of metal sculpting to ...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel, Iron

Modern Planter for Outdoor Use
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

Materials

Fiberglass

Modern 20th Century Sterling Silver Watering Can - London 1991
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1991 by Whitehill Silver & Plate Company, this attractive, Sterling Silver Watering Can, would make an ideal piece...
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1990s English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L49 / W27 / H45 CM Materials: Ceramic Guggen...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Multicolor Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with an elegant gradient of dark blue color to transparent and multicolored decorations / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Stefania Boemi Yellow Terracotta Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) This unique work of art is sure to make a statement in an eclectic or modern decor, wher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Venini Geacolor Glass Vase in Multi-Color Swirls by Gae Aulenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Geacolor glass vase, designed by Gae Aulenti and manufactured by Venini, was originally produced in 1995. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 30 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Number 3 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Number 3 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: diameter 27 x height 42 cm Materials: Made in two pieces in enameled stoneware porcelain; mono-colo...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Murano Glass Vase I Molati Series by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
From the I Molati series in thick blown and ground glass with aventurine designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Limited edition of 99 copies. Signature and numbering engraved under the b...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Bill Haskell Signed Carved Wood Turned Olive Wood Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work with elegant shape by California master woodturner artist Bill Haskell. The piece is signed and noted "Olive" on the base. Would be...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Pablo Picasso Inspired, Abstract Italian Fused Modern Art Glass Sculpture Vase
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Distinct and stylish fused glass Italian vase, inspired by the master of Modern Art, Pablo Picasso An impressive piece mounted on an oblong black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Matte White Speckled Ceramic Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Matte White Speckled Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture a...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Nymphenburg Porcelain Tortoise Vase design Ted Muehling New York
Located in München, Bavaria
This is a Ted Muehling design created for Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg - series Tortoise. The faceted surface reminds the viewer of the marvelous natural shape of the turtle shel...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

1970's Jaru Monumental White Ceramic Vase
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic artisan made sculptural ceramic vase fired in a white glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Sgraffito & Glaze Decorated Studio Pottery Vase - Unsigned - Late 20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage - molded - small sgraffito and glaze decorated studio pottery vase - unsigned - marked on the base with the numeral 2 - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no l...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Vase Ninfea Model by Toni Zuccheri for Venini.
Located in Milan, Italy
Ninfea vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Venini in 1960. Exhibited at Tingo Design Gallery in 2008 for the exhibition "Murano a Go-Go". Signed...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Murano Art Glass Vase, 2000, yellow ground with blue swirls, green iridescence, and opaque black lip, illegibly marked "Valle of Raub (?)" and dated "2000" to underside. 12" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Crushed Glass Vase: Black & White Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Combining black & white our small striped crushed vase uses contrast to maximum effect. This timeless mix and works beautifully with bold or soft tones. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Blenko Purple Hand Blown Glass Paper Bag Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vintage Blenko pale purple amethyst hand-blown paper bag art glass vase circa 1980s. Size: 8" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep Great overall vintage condition, wear commensurate w...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Caltagirone Ceramic Carafe Vase Model Ciclope
Located in Milan, Italy
Large sculpture carafe in ceramic, totally handmade, a unique example produced for Superego Editions. Produced in Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy. Anthropomorphic vase. Biography: Su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Agate Red Snow Scene Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Agate Red snow scene vases by WL Ceramics Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H35 x Ø21 cm Also available: different options. In addition to the manufacturing of large ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Awaji Pottery Manipulated Drip Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji pottery drip vase with thick, multicolored lava glaze suspended above the unglazed lower portion of the vase. Impressed four character mark on side of base. Drill hole pr...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Contemporary Blue Swirl Triple Gourd Art Glass Vase - Circa 1990's
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary blue swirl art glass vase - featuring a slender, triple gourd shape - polished base - unsigned - circa 1990's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no re...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Lidded Jar for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century.
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Aniela Platter / Circus / Denim / Red by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny ball-shaped handle gain a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

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

Sand Sphere Vase Bubl Hexa by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand sphere vase bubl hexa by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L42 / W18,5 / H60 cm Materials: Ceramic The Sphere collection celebrates unique silhouettes and textures that makes an impact with the decorative charm of sculptural art. Elegantly sculpted, each vase is finished in intricate ornate detailing. Inspired by ancient Chinese vases...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Vase Vessel Abstract Shape Black Marquina Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Marquina marble. Vase dimension: L 28 W 19 H 61 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Silver Leaf Black/Blue Glass Vases
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Murano glass vases attributed to Seguso Vetri d'Arte with cased silver leaf in clear glass over 'black/blue' glass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Leaf

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Pearlescent Glass Vase w/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This radiant hand-blown Murano glass vase is a breathtaking representation of modernist Venetian artistry. With a pearlescent finish that shifts hues under varying light, the vase em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

Introverso Marble Vase, Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti
Located in Geneve, CH
Introverso marble vase - Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 40 cm Materials: white carrara marble. Also available in Nero Africa marble. Moreno Ratti "When I was...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Vase, Granit Labrador Granite Glass Cylinder, by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Drill vases Part chaos and part control, drill vases are an exercise in improvisation.   The origin of the project lies in Carrara, and the small fragments...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Granite

Luxury Vase #49 "Love Key". 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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Stoneware Vessel by Don Atkins
Located in Dallas, TX
Embodying the essence of mid-century modern design, this stunning large stoneware vessel by Don Atkins is reminiscent of Claude Conover. The vessel features...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture Large 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 large with brass frame Designed by Simone Crestani Made in Ital...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Large Bowl Barro Dining by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large bowl barro dining by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter 38 cm x height 12 cm Available in sizes: Medium, small, and X small. This vase belongs to the Barro dining range, a collection of unique and high-quality ceramics made using traditional pottery crafts. It’s designed by Sebastian Herkner who has taken inspiration from the archetypal forms of jewelry shown in the Museo del Oro in Bogotá. The result is a rustic-elegant range of vases, bowls, and pots that can also be used as plant...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

White and Black Sicilian 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 Ivory matte monochro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Murano Glass Vase Vertigine Model by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
Vertigine vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by VeArt, circa 1980. Exhibited at Tingo Design Gallery in 2008 for the exhibition "Murano a Go-Go". Signed. Biography Born in ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Alexandre Kostanda ceramic , pottery abstract vessel /pitcher , Vallauris .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract design by the Polish ? French artist Alexandre Kostanda , made in Vallauris , France .
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Deca Planter in Black By Force/Collide, Size Mini, 2023
Located in Seattle, WA
Force/Collide's award-winning signature planter is an ongoing production available in multiple colors and sizes. This original design is a nod to playful perspectives and spatial rel...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

Vasi Comunicanti 2 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

Trumpet Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Trumpet vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d x h 10 cm Materials: Matt Barium Blue Glaze with Nickel Oxide, Porcelain handmade in the Czech Republic. Also Available: different ...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Robert Kuo Facet Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown glass vase by Robert Kuo, c.2000s, USA. The vase was produced using the peking glass method which originated in China. The soft glowing green colored glass is blown into i...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Large Glass Vase on Brass and Steel Pedestal by VeArt, Italy 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Glass Vase on Brass and Steel Pedestal by VeArt, Italy 1970s Large Italian Glass Vase or Votive on Brass and Steel Pedestal by VeArt Large blue tone pattern glass vase, sits in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

Gary DiPasquale Black & White Bark Textured Barrel Vase with Black Interior
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Black and White Bark Textured Barrel Vase with Black Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Grayson Vase in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A radiant sculpture of organic geometry, the Grayson Vase by Kathryn McCoy is a masterpiece of elemental beauty, designed to evoke the raw poetry of nature in its purest form. Entire...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Grayson Vase in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Grayson Vase in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
$1,802 Sale Price / item
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Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture 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 with brass frame Designed by Simone Crestani Made in Italy: Mad...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1970s Modernist Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Roberto Rigon For Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This ceramic Italian vase in perfect condition has been designed by Roberto Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello. It's a vibrant and striking example of the fusion between artistic ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Italian modern Murano glass Membrana vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Murano glass Membrana vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt, 1970s. Membrana model vase, in transparent Murano crystal with a wavy profile and with a series of organically s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Planter Made from Resistant Stainless Steel Durable for Outdoor Use
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Serena planter brings elegance and sophistication to outdoor areas such as patios, balconies, and gardens. Made of stainless steel with premium finishes resistant to outdoor cond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 7 Pink Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 7 Pink bubble vases by Valeria Vasi Handmade in Barcelona, 2021 Materials: glass Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm Also available in: clear, teal, b...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Leaf Tall Vase Designed by Dan Yeffet for Collection Particuliere
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Dan Yeffet for Collection Particulière, Leaf is an elegant vase made of black patinated bronze with insert in stainless steel. Dimensions: vase (tall) : Ø 20 x h 77 cm (i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair of Monumental Duca di Camastra Studio Floor Vases, 33.75"H
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Duca di Camastra Studio (Italy) Marking(s): signed, marking(s) Materials: matte glazed terracotta Dimensions (H, W, D): approx. 33.75"h, 16"dia Additional Information: The vases have applied decoration throughout. Please see our other floor vases/oil jars by Teco Pottery Co. (American Terracotta Tile and Ceramic Company), Garden City Pottery...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Evase by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Evase by Rick Owens, 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 18 cm Materials: bronze Weight: 4.2 kg Available in black, gold and nitrate finish. Rick Owe...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Evase by Rick Owens
Evase by Rick Owens
$4,014 / item
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

Materials

Ceramic

Marga I Vessel by Canoa Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga I Vessel by Canoa Lab Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Adjustable Outdoor Planter Made of 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

Materials

Fiberglass

Brota 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 28 (Ø) x 19 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Soapstone

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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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