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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
NANA Yellow Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Anemone Small Footed Bowl Cartoccio Texture White and Gold
Located in Porcia, IT
A striking work of art, this sculptural bowl is a testament to artistic innovation and craftsmanship. Entirely handmade of paper clay, this bowl has a conical Silhouette with sloping...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Stone, Marble, Onyx

Tall STACKED Ebonized Oak Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel with its elongated neck is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Br...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Oak

Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Slender Ceramic Sculptural Vase Hand-Painted Third-Fire Platinum Luster, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural ceramic vase with a slender shape, handmade in Italy and decorated with precious platinum lustre, the luster process requires three firings of the vase. Dimensions: D 28...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Platinum

Contemporary Ceramic Gold White Parrot Decoration Figure, Netherlands, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic parrot figure in white and gold finish.
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Resin Vase White Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Decorative Vase White Gold Leaf, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful decorative vase is lacquered in white cotton lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Porcelain Shu Pots with Lid, Green White, Handmolded & Handpainted
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Shu Porcelain Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection by Legend of Asia. Real chinese porcelain waterproof pots with lids in white and green, produced by hand with traditional methods...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine

Resin Vase White Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Decorative Vase White Gold Leaf, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful decorative vase is lacquered in white cotton lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Stainless Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Leather Pot Large Glass Vase Covered with Nest Leather Colour Larimar Blue
Located in New York, NY
Leather pot is a transparent glass and soft leather for a family of open vases that can be mixed and matched or used on their own. The Leather Pot vases collection, designed by Poltr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Leather, Glass

New Modern Vase L in Black Marquinia marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase L in Black Marquinia marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Arabescato, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Italian Design Pair Metal Chrome Finish Vases
Located in Brescia, IT
The mirrored surfaces of this pair of stunning metal chrome cylinder vases, give a touch of light into a room. They can be filled with green branches or flowers and they suddendly b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Set/6 Ceramic Pots & Vases, White & Pink, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Pots & Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two ceramic pots and four ceramic vases, both waterpro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set/2 Pineapple Ceramic Pots, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pineapple Decorative Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

Modern Serving Tray Swarovski Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments. A roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Vase #1 Colored
Located in Porcia, IT
Italian ceramist Paola Paronetto's Cactus series of decorative objects draws inspiration from the beauty and harmony in nature. Handcrafted of paper c...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Aquamarine, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Elegant aquamarine vase with a matte finishing, alternating with reflective surfaces embellished with 24Kt gold luster. This technique sees ceramics to undergo three cooking phases: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Sculpture Vase Vessel Block Rose Quartz Marble Flower Shape Hand Carved, Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of rare Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: D 57 x H 50 cm, available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Set/5 Ceramic Vases, White & Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displaye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set/2 Porcelain Vase & Pot, White, Handmolded & Hand Decorated
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/Tang Porcelain vase and Sunce pot with lid, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Real chinese porcelain waterproof vase and port with li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Set/4 Ceramic Vases w/ Leather, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Philip Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes four waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed toget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Set/5 Pots, Ceramic Pots, White & Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 5 Chaucer Pots and Elliot Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic pots and vases, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor. Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in white and blue glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned natural beech wood details. Set of 3 Ceramic Vases Elliot Diameter 17 x height 40cm / diameter 6.69 x height 15.75 in Diameter 19 x height 29cm / diameter 7.48 x height 11.42 in Diameter 16,5 x height 18cm / diameter 6.5 x height 7.09 in Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Set/8 Ceramic Jars & Pots, White & Pink, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/8 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five ceramic jars and three ceramic pots, both ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set/5 Jars & Pots, White & Mint Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic jars and two ceramic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set/5 Jars & Pots, White, Glass, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic jars and two glass pot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape Solid Block Blue Azul Marble Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Vase dimensions: D 52 x H 45 cm, available in different quartzite, onyx and marbles. Limited edition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Quartz

Labuan Vase in Black with Blown Opal Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

"Genova" Matte Black
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well. Available in matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Pink Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
This elegant bottle is characterized by vertical and horizontal ridges that, when combined with the tall, cylindrical shape, convey a sense of balance that will give unique appeal to...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Rostri with Gold Leaf 24-Karat
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning vase that boasts a golden soul, meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being ador...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Texture Royal Blue Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Merging tradition with innovation, this handcrafted sculpture will be a sophisticated accent on any table with its captivating and unique allure. Its bottle-shaped silhouette has an ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Wes Hunting Signed “Colorfield” Art Glass Amphora
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An art glass amphora vessel by the American glass artist Wes Hunting (born 1958). From his Colorfield series, this vessel stands 35" tall is made from purp...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine

Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase with carved surface. Created in the manner of the Venin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

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

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Pulegoso Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass blown vase with 16 multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Vase, Czech Art Glass, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large vase. Never been used, excellent condition! Made in Czech Republic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Textured Medium Vase, Cream, White, Brown and Black Lava Glaze and Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This medium heavily textured volcanic bottle shaped vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe with the addition of ...
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2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Phil Rogers Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Unomi with Impressed Panels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Marston Pottery salt glazed stoneware studio pottery unomi by renowned potter Philip (Phil) Rogers (British, b.1951) dating from the latter 20th century. The heavily potted...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Large Silver Metal Vase Signed Lino Sabattini - Italy - 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Rare silvered metal vase with a distinctive shape, model "Inquietante," designed by Lino Sabattini for the Collezione Sattini Italia line in the 1980s. In fact, the shape resembles a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vaso in vetro di Murano
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in vetro bianco con filamenti neri e ad oro. Ci sono dei piccoli punti dei filamenti non perfetti, nelle foto si nota. Grazie
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned condition with no flaws found.
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Texture Maroon Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
From the Cartocci collection, the distinctive texture of this sculpture is achieved through ceramist Paola Paronetto's trademark material, transforming familiar shapes into sculptura...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Harris Gozo Malta Art Glass Vase Iridescent Finish Studio Masterpiece
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Stunning Maltese studio art glass vase with an unusual decoration.
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1990s Maltese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Luster

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Clear Dark Ruby And Matt Pastel Blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Set/6 Ceramic Pots & jars, White & Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 ceramic pots & vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three ceramic pots with lid and three vases,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Nephrite Jade Small Pebble Pot by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pebble Pot (Small) Nephrite Jade Hand Carved Limited Edition Contemporary Jade Labeled: Pebble S01. Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” Nephrite Jade is...
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2010s Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Jade

Raaquu Urn Set - Obvara - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces : *Heiwa - Peace* Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Chinese Oxblood Ginger Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This tapered, ovoid ginger jar harkens back to the Song Dynasty (960 to 1279 AD) when artisans perfected the art of monochrome glazes. The vase's deep, rich red glaze is often called...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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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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