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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Giulio Radi Vase with Silver Foil and Blue Inside, ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, yellow with silver foil and spiral design on the outside and blue on the inside, by Giulio Radi for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. Reference: Murano ‘9...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Silver Leaf

Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3 kg The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia Rick Owens is a Californ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Vulcano Corteccia Texture Lilac Low Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Dynamic and chic, this versatile vase will diffuse a sophisticated aura into a modern living room or entryway decor. The elegant form of the conical Sil...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Marguerite Wildenhain pottery / stoneware vase/ vessel signed . Bauhaus artist
By Pond Farm, Marguerite Wildenhain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful master work for the German, Bauhaus artist ceramic/ pottery vase Marguerite Wildenhain .Signed Pond Farm plus her mark. Including handles measures 8.5 inches. alone diamete...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Decorative Ceramic Vase Vessel Metallic Platinum Luster Antiqued Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Decorative ceramic vase handmade in Italy and decorated with platinum luster, the luster process requires three firings of the vase. Dimensions: D 22 cm, H 31 cm. The vase draws in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Platinum

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Gold and Violet 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

Apollo Side Table - handmade, ceramic, Irregular Shape, white, red clay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic side table. The table is comprised of two different clay bodies and is glazed with a white matte glaze on the top. This piece was inspired by seashells and smoo...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000966 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

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Copper

Ekster Vase CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Ekster Vase CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 19.5 x D 14.5 x H 39 cm Materials: Copper, painted steel. Weight: 2,8 kg Ekster vase is one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Th...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper, Steel

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

Striking & Graphic Large Contemporary Art Glass Vase with Floral Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful large vase having white opaque glass with clear grey tinted stylized floral pattern. Makes a lovely statement accessory.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Pair of Large Vases by Bruno Gambone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Large pair of vases by Bruno Gambone, gunmetal grey glaze with verdigris accent. Standing tall at 27” this pair of signed Gambone vases shows well with minimal wear. Vase 1 measure...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Large Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large vase by Aver Dimensions: D 26 x H 40 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Quartz, Steel

Large Vase by Aver
Large Vase by Aver
$4,477 / item
Round Vase by Eva Stæhr Nielsen for Saxbo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A footed aquamarine hares fur glaze vase by Eva Stæhr Nielsen for Saxbo. Stamped with the Saxbo yin-yang symbol, model number 11, and “SAXBO DANMARK”. The yin-yang symbol was used in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000781 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

Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954), German studio ceramist. Large ceramic floor vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954), German studio ceramist. Large ceramic floor vase. Lava glaze. 1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 40.5 cm x D 26.0 cm.
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1940s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Modern Serving Tray Ash Veneer 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

Astral Vase – Two Piece Handmade Glass Vase Available in a Variety of Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Astral Vase is a hand-blown glass vessel composed of two contrasting, color-saturated components that, when combined, produce a third hue. The rounded outer form supports a more line...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown 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

Moor heads, Collection of 4, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Reflex Blue Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 River Crossing, Four Treasures Vase by Wl Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 river crossing, four treasures vase by WL Ceramics. Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H40,5 x Ø17 cm Also Available: Different options. In addition to the manufacturi...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Small Dichas Hanging Planter by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Small dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino. Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic Dimensions: D 40 x H 17 cm Available in colo...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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PVC

Post-War German Incised Orange and Beige Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany orange shaped cylindrical vase with incised beige ribbed & geometric banded middle section (Original label attached vú KERAMIK).      
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Signed Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo White Glass Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rare signed and numbered white glass vase by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo, dated 1998. This beautifully crafted clear and white glass vase is approximately 16.5" tall, the base is ...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Peary I Medium Clear, Green and Red Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The vases by borek sipek have onion, leaves, shoots, thorns and twigs clinging on their top. a whole world of fantasy stolen from the plants’ one. Peary is available in transparent o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Abstract Medio Murano Sommerso Green Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted Murano sommerso green glass vase inspired by the works of Italian abstract artist Alberto Burri. Italy 2023
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rosenthal Versace Soup Tureen with Lid, "Les Tresors de la Mer" Paul Wunderlich
Located in Madrid, ES
Rosenthal Versace soup tureen with lid, 2nd half of the 20th century, "Les Tresors de la Mer" decoration, "Ikarus" shape by Paul Wunderlich, porcelain, white body, with polychrome an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Flower Stamped Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox American Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox shows his love of Korean Pottery and Buncheong Ware with this Flower Stamped...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Vasi Comunicanti 2 elements BLU-GREEN 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

Medium Pinnacoli Grigio 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

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

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Terracotta

Post-War West Germany Short Green and Tan Drizzle Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany short bulbous shaped light green and tan woven design drizzle "fat lava" vase with a low necvase.      
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Modernist Signed Art Pottery Vase by Rafael Saifulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed 20th Century studio art pottery vase. By Rafael Saifulin. With and elongated, asymmetrical tulip form top supported by a trapezoidal base. Having a patchwork surface and one section with the profile of a woman's face. Rafael Saifulin is a noted Finnish-Russian sculptor...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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

Crystal Vase, IHO Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal vase, IHO model, 21st century. Whether presented on its own or as part of a decoration, a beautiful crystal vase adds a touch of sophistication, transforming a simple compos...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Vase by Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase à anse par Roger Capron et déxor dit Pyjama. Signé et situé.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Gutta Boom Vase CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Gutta Boom Vase CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 20 x D 21 x H 30 cm Materials: Transparent blown glass and oak coated inside with epoxide resin. Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Glass

Greeky Large White Vase by Analogia Project for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With ironic sophistication, the Greeky collection offers a modern interpretation of ancient Greek pottery that, by tradition, narrates the epic gestures of gods and heroes. Decorations are harmoniously converted into patterns that wrap around each item, enhancing their curved and harmonious shapes. The collection includes three classical elements, two vases and a large centrepiece bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Colourful Paper Vase Daniele Papuli Handmade Unique Piece for Dilmos
Located in Milan, IT
Unique paper vase/ sculpture made with sheets of cardboard strips selected for color and weight. Every piece is hand-made and hand-cut by the author. Dimensions: diam. cm 30 x 48 H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Paper

Lalique Dampierre Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Dampierre Vase This plate measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 4.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a controlled...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

2000's Danish Opaline Glass Vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
2000's Danish Opaline Glass Vase by Peter Svarrer for Holmegaard The large vase made in mouth blown opaline black and white glass was designed in the beginning of the 21'st. century...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Opaline Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000911 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
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

Large Black Art Glass Stylized World Globe Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary artist signed black glass vase was likely done between 1980-1990 and depicts a stylized rendering of the world globe. Unfortunately the artist's signature is illegi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

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

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Murano Glass

La Mola Tumbler, Handmade and Food Safe, by Artist Stef Duffy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
La Mola Tumbler, shown here in embossed raven/ivory, the food safe vessel for your favorite beverage of choice, entertaining, or as a decorative object or object d'art. Versatile, su...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware

Silvia Klöde and Alfred Weber for Meissen, Surrealistic Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Silvia Klöde (b. 1956) and Alfred Weber for Meissen. Surrealistic "Le jeune Harlekin" lidded vase in hand-painted porcelain. Lid knob in gilded brass....
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Stone red Ceramic Mumbai Vase Handcrafted, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
The Mumbai Vase is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and designed after a trip to India. The collection explores differ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Stoneware

Antique Pink 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 a antique pink matte monoch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Baccarat Crystal Porcupine, Signed, France
Located in New York, NY
A Baccarat crystal porcupine. Includes original branded red box. Made in France, 2000. Measures: L 5.0" × W 2.5" × H 3.0".
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Sterling Silver

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

Bronze Gourd Vase by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gourd vase by Rick Owens 2019 Dimensions: L 11 x W 11 x H 36.7 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 4.5 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

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

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Marble

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade tamegroute vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 40 x H 60 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases and Vessels

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Other

Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria, Twelve Vienna Vases in Art Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria. Twelve Vienna vases in art glass. 1980s. Largest measures: 25 x 7 cm. In excellent condition.
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1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Murano Glass Silver Voda Bottles
Located in Austin, TX
Set of three vases or bottles of hand-blown Murano glass. Each piece is crafted using the avventurina technique where silver leaf is fused within the glass during the glass blowing p...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Murano Glass Silver Voda Bottles
Murano Glass Silver Voda Bottles
$7,200 Sale Price / set
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STACKED Single-Fluted Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Single-Fluted Vessel is one part of a trio of vessels. The three vessels are all identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute, ...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, Italy. Large art glass vase with a slender neck in orange glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large art glass vase with a slender neck in orange mouth-blown glass. 1960/70s. Label. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 53.0 cm x D 12.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

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