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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Large American Studio Glass Colored “Lava” Centerpiece by, Leon Applebaum
Located in Buffalo, NY
An exceptionally large American contemporary Studio glass "Lava" hand blown centerpiece by, Leon Applebaum decorated with yellow, purple, red and blue coloration against a heavy orga...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

2024 Oskar Zieta for Zieta Karava Vase in Polished Stainless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Karava Vase, originally designed by Oskar Zieta for Zieta in 2010. This particular example was produced in Poland in 2024. The vase is comprised of stainless steel (inox). ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel

DeCastelli Conique 102 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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Customizable Outdoor Plant Container
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

Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy. 10 available.   
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine

Glyn Colledge Langley Pottery Soraya Pattern Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Langley Pottery stoneware twin handled vase decorated in the Soraya pattern by Glyn Colledge (British, 1922-2000) and dating from the 1970’s. T...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

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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1920s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Studio Ceramic Cachepot Planter by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Grate for orchids or indoor plants. The finish is a crackle high gloss glaze with brush...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative big and heavy green Murano Glass Vase by Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and massive vase in thick Murano glass by Italian designer Vinicio Vianello, deep bottle green with a yellowish hue near the top. Dating back to the late Sixties / early ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Vase, Jar, Sand-Coloured Terracotta, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase, Jar, sand-coloured terracotta, 21st century. Jar, sand-coloured terracotta vase, modern work, a timeless tribute to porcelain from the late Joseon period. H: 57cm D: 40cm Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Ceramic Elephant Urn , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Elephant Urn Hand-Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sabelo & Sondy This exquisite ceramic elephant urn, standing at 20 inches high and measuring 11 inches in length and width, is...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Curt Magnus Addin, own studio. Ceramic vase, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio. Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay. 1970s. Stamped and signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 1...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Handblown Glass Vase by Anzolo Fuga 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Large handblown glass vase from the "Bands" series, Pulegoso with vertical bands around the sides and large murrhine on front and back, by Anzolo Fuga for A.V.E.M. (Arte Vetraria Mur...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Sgraffito Decorated & Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio pottery glazed and sgraffito decorated vase - wheel thrown with manipulated body - signed on the base (unidentified artist/potter) - country of origin unknown - late 2...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Jørgen Mogensen Vase for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen dark glazed stoneware vase with raised birds design. The vase is signed with 3 blue waves for Royal Copenhagen and the monogram JM for Jørgen Mo...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Large black and red handmade stoneware ceramic vase by ATOI circa 2010 24 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (Born in 1987) Large abstract black and red handmade stoneware ceramic vase UNique handmade piece Signed under the base Height 24 cm Large 17 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

"Neomurrino" Italian Glass Vase by Barovier & Toso
Located in New York, NY
"Neomurrino" Italian art glass vase by Barovier & Toso. Clear Murano glass with fused marbled Murrine in hues of white and black.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

REmix Vol. 3 Piscis Collection "Pez Angel", Jorge Penadés, Nr. 4/70
By Jorge Penadés, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
For the BD Barcelona's 'Remix Project (Volume 3)', Jorge Penadés' 'Piscis' series makes use of extruded aluminium parts salvaged from old lamps and shelves to create a collection of ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
Category

20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Concrete Jabbah Planter by OPIARY (D24", H10")
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

Materials

Cement

Viterra Art Glass Collection Righi Vase
Located in Stratford, CT
The Viterra Gallery Collection is focused on intricate European art glass techniques. It is crafted by a highly specialized team of master blowers with at least 20 years of experienc...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Black Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Shadow 1 sculpture A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. A stunning sculpture with black crakle' and black dots on the brighter side and tiny w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Fide Liscia Texture White Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Fide series of sculptures, inspired by the majestic architecture of the cathedrals, this bottle-shaped piece is handcrafted in Paronetto's signature paper clay, a clay ba...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical 4 Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana Vertical 4 A Hana Vase, naturally colored, with a sleek surface that is elegantly graced with crakle' that emphasizes the harmonious verticality of the piece. with a side muc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000915 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

1930's Kähler Ceramic Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small glazed ceramic vase with an abstract hand-decorated pattern. Height: 15 cm. Blue and brown shades on a bright cream white base. Inside of the vase in yellow ocher glaze. The u...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

"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

Materials

Ceramic

Millebolle Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Clear Glass Hand Etched Vase
Located in New York, NY
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed hand cut irregular opaque bubbles designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti. Carlo Mor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Murano Glass Avventurina and Black Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Black and Avventurina Murano glass vases with 23-carat gold leaf applied to the black glass while still in fusion. We love these hand blo...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Avventurina and Black Vases
Murano Glass Avventurina and Black Vases
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Off White Stoneware Moon Jar
Located in Geneve, CH
Off White Stoneware Moon Jar Signed and Numbered Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x Height 30cm Materials: Ceramic. Pigment. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Bicci de’ M...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases Italy, circa 1990s  A trio of exquisite Donghia-carved Murano glass 'Bamboo' vases from Italy in the 1990s. This stunning ensemble...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

VASE, DAUM Molded and relief crystal 20th Century
By Daum
Located in Madrid, ES
VASE, DAUM Molded and relief crystal, decorated in acid, signed 'Daum, France'. Dim.: (height) 21 cm. Very good condition conditions
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Gutta Vase CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Gutta Vase CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 24 x D 27 x H 22 cm Materials: Amber blown glass. Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta,...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Trittico Ovale 1977 Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Unique and extraordinary, it comprises the three most outstanding works in the history and creativity of Carlo Moretti. Exclusive objects that go beyond the borders of time, classics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Mid century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with stopper.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid-century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with his original stopper. This blue jar has a heavily crackled finish of the surface and i...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Nason Mazzega Decorative Two-Body Orange Murano Glass Vase
Located in Milano, IT
This is a rare and extremely fascinating two-body vase in Murano glass. Designed by Ermanno Nason for I.V.R. Mazzega in the 1980s, it is a perfect expression of the pop aesthetic of ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Tetris Planter, Fiberglass Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time 8 weeks unless in stock. Available in: Sky Mustard Dusty Rose Dimensions: H 18 in. x D 9 ...
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2010s Vietnamese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Hans Hedberg, Sweden, Unique Lidded Jar in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Hedberg (1917-2007), Sweden. Unique lidded jar in glazed ceramics from Hedberg's own workshop in Biot, Southern France. Beautiful speckled glaze in orange and light earth tone...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

BOTTLE - Terracotta- XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
The collection is called "Colors is Life." This project aims to see the realization of a two-dimensional vision of drawing taking shape in space. As usual, these are pieces made enti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Milleriquadri Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Mouthblown Clear Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed hand cut irregular chequered opaque squares designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gunnar Nylund vase in hare's fur glaze of tans and cinnamon. Crafted by Rörstrand and inscribed {R Sweden GN}.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Tall Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with "Mosaic" Flakes Decoration
Located in Milano, IT
Confetti are a symbol of the world renowned venetian carnival, so in a way it only makes sense to find them (sort of) into another world famous craft product from the floating city. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte olive exterior with polished beveled edges inspired by desert tortoise, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Sgraffito Decorated & Glazed Ceramic Vase - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage sgraffito decorated and glazed ceramic vase - molded body - glazed interior - indistinctly signed and numbered on the base - country of origin unknown - late 20th century. E...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Fluted Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases Signed by Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
A set of three cobalt blue and clear fluted Murano glass vases of varying sizes by master Venetian glass artist, Alberto Donà. The tallest one is 12" height x 5.5 diameter, the mediu...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Organic Shape, Plain Dark Brown Contemporary Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Dege Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 41 x D 10 x H 43 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight vari...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Modern Murano Glass Vase in Gold-Amber Color signed by Hand, Italy 2015
Located in Salzburg, AT
A straight-lined vase with a matt, amber-colored interior and an exterior covered with an abstract and porous-looking gold glaze. Strands of glass are laid all around it, these stran...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculptural Modern Murano Blown Rostrato Vase in Amethyst
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful thickly blown amethyst vase with each peak hand pulled to create a modern sculpural effect that refracts light 1 available in light amethyst, 1 available in a dark ame...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Medium Pinnacoli Rosa Murano Glass Vase by Luciano Gaspari
Located in Venezia, IT
The tall and slender Pinnacolo vases were designed by Luciano Gaspari and made using his favorite technique, the Sommerso. The sunken blue and green glass versions were showcased at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

21st Century Matteo Cibic Pink Vase Table Matt Lacquered MDF Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Zeta vase/table, design by Matteo Cibic, product by Scapin Collezioni Zeta is the result of an harmonious and elegant combination between a table and a vase. A successful example ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Organic Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tong white vase by kar Materials: FRP Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 34 cm. *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. A smooth shape for integrating into any space. Multiple-use as a flower va...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Ceramic Vase Butterflies 24 Kt Gold Luster Hand Painted Decorative Vessel
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
Located in Milano, IT
Murano scupltural Vase - Pink Vase in Murano Glass - Massive - Decorative Art Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or mo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Set/8 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Steele & Graham Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes eight waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

European studio ceramicist. Large unique vase in glazed stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
European studio ceramicist. Large unique vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in black and metallic shades. 1960s / 70s. Measures: 41 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Vase by Kosta Boda, Sweden, Glass, Pink, Black and Yellow Colors, Face, C 1990
Located in New York, NY
Decorative large vase by Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1990. The vase is hand painted.
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

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