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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Large Vintage Demijohn Style Dark Green Blown Glass Wine Bottle, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A large pair of vintage dark green blown glass Demijohn style bottles of wines. The bottles are sturdy and very decorative. Embellish you r...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Supernova Vase, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The organically shaped bowls of different sizes and forms offer multiple opportunities of poetic harmony. The iridescent amber contains all the colors of the spectrum and fascinates ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Giant, Large Champage perfume Bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large Champage perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, XXth century. Giant, giant Champagne perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, XXth century, without perfume. H: 17cm, D: 17cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1970s Seguso Style Green and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Sculptural Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exquisite 1970s Green and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Sculptural Vase. Immerse your space in the vibrant artistry of Murano with this stunning 1970s sculptural glass vase, masterful...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking. The vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Luxury Vase #33b "Black Pain". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
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

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary Deer Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle Trophy Horn Animal Wild Whisky
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Deer Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Deer Bottle, a magnificent testament to the wonders of nature meticulously crafted by the acclaimed glass artist Simone Crestani. As a cherished addition to the prestigious Trophy Bottles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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

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Brass, Steel

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Franc...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Volga White Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Volga Vase for one flower in decorated white porcelain, was originally designed in 1983 by Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano. Born 1952 in Bolzano, Italy. Matteo Thun studies under Os...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in clear and red glass. Modern form.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in clear and red glass. Modern form. Approximately 1960s. Label. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 20.9 cm x W 10.5 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order. Each bronze is signed. ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in White Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally. Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Black Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally. Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Tall Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
A testament to superb craftsmanship and creative flair, this elegant tall vase in white is a new take on a Classic decorative object. Meticulously handmade through a long crafting pr...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rectangle Bubble Vase in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Ceramic Vase "PAMELA" Handcrafted in Black by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Pamela - Ceramic vase black glazed cod. PA001 measures: H 125.0 cm., Dm. 38.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Pompitu I Vase
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu I Vase - Clear Light Ruby And Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Christian Dior Interior Collection Modernist Crystal Vase, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A true masterpiece of extraordinary design, this rare and important crystal vase was crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection in Italy circa 1980. Its striking, s...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Kawa Vase 9.4, Organic Ceramic, White, Textured, Sculptural, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An sculptural and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and satin glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multi...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

New Modern Flower Vase in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Baccarat French Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Vintage Modernst Japanese Iron Vase c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese iron vase with fish motif c1960s. Excellent condition, signed.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful. Available in two s...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

POP Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Vase, Size L, Choose Your Color
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The POP! Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that combine history and design. POP moorish heads...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as a seated smiling Mickey Mouse. Below the...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rare Vintage Bottle of Chanel N°5 Perfume Extract, in Glass, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, in glass, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, 20th century. H: 28cm, W: 18,5cm, D: 8,5cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Titus I Large Blown Glass Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Titus I is a large pink blown grass vase with a gunmetal stand. The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Vintage Bottle of Perfume Extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of perfume extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of perfume extract by Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, 20th century. H: 28cm, W:...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Large Decorative Bottle for the Perfume Shalimar, Guerlain, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative bottle for the perfume Shalimar, Guerlain, 1970. Vintage decorative bottle for the perfume Shalimar by Guerlain in Baccarat glass, 1970 . H: 39,5cm, W: 27cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
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1960s Maltese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Set of 3 White Organic Vases, Kawa Vases, sculptural, abstract, ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, all pieces in the Kawa Series ...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Large Eclissi Vase in Orange and Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The alternating interplay between transparent and opaque colors and Murano crystal give this fattened sphere the identity of Carlo Moretti. A sequence of orange streaks bound togethe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Baccarat, Set of 3 Crystal Vases, Printed Polychrome Decoration, France, 2006
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 3 high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat with printed polychrome decoration, multicolored, France 2006. Dimensions: 1. vase H  12,6" (32  cm); D 3,5" (...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Warner Bros, Looney Tunes Sylvester And Tweety Bird Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sylvester and Tweety Bird Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as the head of Sylvester and Tweety B...
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20th Century Taiwanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Tall French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase Pâté de Verre
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
Tall French Daum Bacchus vase with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom, decorated with a woman face, grapes and leaves. Circa 2000. Signed ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Plate

Gary DiPasquale Square Top Vase with Bulbous & Encrusted Texture Glaze
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Square Top Vase with Bulbous and Encrusted Texture Glaze and Black Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL Vase Resin Clear Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Picture showing L size. When ordering alternative sizes the proporti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, rotating, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version, and without a rotating mechanism. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova coll...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

"Hanahana" Polished Steel Flower Stand Designed by Kazuyo Sejima for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Hanahana" is an iconic flower Stand, designed by Kazuyo Sejima and manufactured by Driade, featuring a mirror polished stainless steel structure and bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stainless Steel

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in France...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair Modern Murano Red Scavo Glass Bottles, Attributed to Cenedese, Italy, 1990
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of modern Murano glass bottles, attributed to Cenedese and dating to around 1990, showcasing the elegant balance of simplicity and craftsmanship for which Murano glassmakers a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Originally designed in 2012. Each ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Ninfea Corteccia Texture White Tray
Located in Porcia, IT
This one-of-a-kind tray in white paper clay (clay enriched with cellulose and natural fibers) will infuse contemporary glamour and sculptural flair in any dècor. Sophisticated in its simplicity, this white tray...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in iridescent green and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1989. Perfect for indoor home decor as a flower vase or statement piece for any room. Numbered edi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A captivating interplay of artisanal mastery and opulent aesthetics, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco commands attention with its warm amber hues, gently deepening into ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 03, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase, Centerpiece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall oversized porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is o...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Modernist Mica Clay Smoked Fired Vessel w/ Bronze Lid signed Carol Green
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist vessel, hand-spun from mica clay and smoke-fired, showcases the innovative artistry of American ceramist Carol Green. Crafted in circa 1985, the piece feature...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large, Round Planter in Patinated Brass with a Black Base, Handcrafted.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large, round planter in patinated brass with a black base, handcrafted. This large planter stands out for its smooth, slightly reflective surface and captivating colors. Its patinat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Curvy Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Available in: Sky Pesto Ash Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
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2010s Vietnamese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s Original make...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase, Tactile Ceramic Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large organic ceramic vase. One-of-a-kind. Dimensions 9" dia x 12" height Watertight. In stock. Ships in 5-7 days. Signed and dated. Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka Studio The unusual...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo Simonetti, offer a versatile way to add p...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

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