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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Swan Neck by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Swan neck by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 71 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 4.5 kg Available in black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. Rick Owens is a California...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

1980s Modern Hand-Blown Green and Gray Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase by Venini, crafted in the 1980s, is a refined example of modern Italian glass artistry. Its bold flared rim and clean, fluid form are enhan...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Vallauris Planter
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A colorful large planters could be inside or outside.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black Organic Vase, Ceramic, Kawa Vase #6, Porcelain, In-stock, Handmade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 06 Tactile and organic black vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Orange and Green Vase, Signed J. Guliajile, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large vase featuring a round base and a pyramidal body crafted from opaque orange glass. The surface is adorned with diagonal green glass stripes, and the top edge exhibits an irregu...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Moor Heads, Handmade in Italy, 2022. BESPOKE possibility. Sicily
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

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary Art Glass Vase - Black & White Stripes on Clear - 21st Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary art glass vase - featuring a heavy clear glass body with black and white stripes - flat polished base - unsigned - 21st century. Excellent pre-owned condition - no loss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Herend Flower Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "flower bouquet" pattern. Modern Vase with the charm of the 19th century. Since 1826, Herend's factory has been one o...
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
Located in Toledo, OH
Art glass vase titled "Ariel" by designer Ingeborg Lundin (Swedish, 1921-1992) for Orrefors. Captivating art glass vase in rich purple color surrounded by faces in profile. This heav...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Outdoor Fiberglass Planter Eden A by Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter A allows to curate the perfect ambiance, blending nature with refined design to create a truly inspiring environment. With its geometric form, it enhances any décor with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Bumps 2.0 Blue Cobalt Vase by Arkadiusz Szwed
Located in Geneve, CH
Bumps 2.0 blue cobalt vase by Arkadiusz Szwed Dimensions: L 16 x W 16 x H 20 cm Materials: Porcelain Arkadiusz Szwed designs and produce ceramic...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Large Pink Acrylic Vases - Modern 21th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Large Pink Acrylic Vases Modern decoration - Large Vases - Home Decor Measures : 15x10cm H:28,5cm Material : Aacrylic Wear consistent with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Acrylic

Dove Vase by Cosmin Florea
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove vase by Cosmin Florea Unique piece Dimensions: W 40 x D 15 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware Inspired by my love for pristine nature, this sculptural vase...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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

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Art Glass

The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze. The Drago Nero takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castelli be...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Soviet Vase by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Soviet vase by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 28 cm Material: Glazed Ceramic Paying homage to Soviet Architecture, more specifically a cath...
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2010s Macedonian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Outdoor Fiberglass Planter Eden D by Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter D allows to curate the perfect ambiance, blending nature with refined design to create a truly inspiring environment. With its geometric form, it enhances any décor with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Set of 2 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42 Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Materials: steel, black patina, brass, wax. Lukasz Friedrich (born...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000826 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The oval vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000208 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Outdoor Fiberglass Planter Eden E by Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter E allows to curate the perfect ambiance, blending nature with refined design to create a truly inspiring environment. With its geometric form, it enhances any décor with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Contemporary Resin Planter by Sabine Marcelis, matte finish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabine Marcelis’ planter features her signature resin with a soapy matte surface as the designer further explores resin. Cast from resin as a s...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture with Brass Frame, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Bubble vase glass sculpture with brass frame Designed by Simone Crestani Made in Italy: Mad...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Outdoor Fiberglass Planter Eden B by Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter B allows to curate the perfect ambiance, blending nature with refined design to create a truly inspiring environment. With its geometric form, it enhances any décor wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite hand-blown glass vase by renowned artist Stephen Smyers is a true masterpiece of modern art. Crafted in California in 1970, it stands as a rare and distinctive creatio...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Aquamarine Blue with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A captivating expression of contemporary Murano artistry, this Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Aquamarine Blue with Bubbles emerges in a sculptural form that captures the esse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay

Dark Grey Offset Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey offset vase big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L60 / W40 / H48 cm Materials: fiber concrete Offset is designed as a distor...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Concrete

21th century design white black and red abstract ceramic vase by ATOI circa 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large 21th century design stoneware ceramic vase White black and red abstract ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Height 18 cm Large 20 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000626 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

Black and White Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman, limited edition, 162/200, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition from Orrefors, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Ingegerd Råman. The beautiful modern "Caracalla" series was produced in 2005 in a limited edition — signed "...
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Early 2000s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Norman Stuart Clarke Vase Wave Seascape Blue Purple White, 1997
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Norman Stuart Clarke (b.1944): Seascape, wave vase, 1997 "I use bold, powerful colors; it's a consuming interest of mine, an obsession, placing d...
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1990s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

D. Zamora Venezia, Murano Hand-Blown Filigrana Glass Vase with Dotted Rim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
D. Zamora Venezia, Murano Hand-Blown Filigrana Glass Vase with Dotted Rim, Late 20th Century Dimensions: 4" high x 3.5" diameter A superb hand-blown Murano art glass vase signed by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Paul Philp, Contemporary Stoneware Vessel, British Studio Ceramics
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Philp (British, born 1941) Contemporary hand built stoneware vessel 54cm high, 30cm wide, 14cm deep Stamped with potter’s seal to base In perfect condition Paul Philp ( born...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Moonwalk vase MW02, Aluminium Lost Wax Cast vase, Lunar Edition
Located in Roma, IT
Moonwalk vase MW02, by italian atelier Wanderart, is part of the Lunar Edition, a collection that draws inspiration form the spontaneous processes of land formation, embodying the pu...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase from the series I Profeti, in blown glass and gold designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Barovier & Toso, 1985. Signature engraved on the base Biography Renato Toso is a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase Designed by Keralouve Made by Charles Catteau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase designed by Keralouve made by Charles Catteau (1880-1966). Signed Keralouve, Belgium, AD003 - MC. Belgium, CIRCA 1940.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Raaquu Kumo Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kumo ( 雲 ) - (n) cloud Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well with any interior style. The Kum...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens 2019 Dimensions: L 29.5 x W 7.3 x H 4.8 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 1,8 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

black and red abstract ceramic vase by ATOI 21th century design pottery 19 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large black and red stoneware ceramic pottery vase Unique handmade ceramic signed under the base circa 2010 height 19 cm Large 19 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Large 21th century design white and brown stonewware ceramic vase by ATOI 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large white and brown stoneware ceramic vase signed by ATOI Realised circa 2010 Signed original perfect condition height 25 cm Large 18 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Olio Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Olio vase by Arianna De Luca Dimensions: height 23 x diameter 16 cm Materials: Ceramic Olio vase is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifesty...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black and White Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and white vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D 35 x H 85 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also availabl...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Dawn Planter, White by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Dawn planter, white by Laun( Handmade in Los Angeles ) Dawn Collection Dimensions: H.27 D.25 W.35 cm Materials: Polished or powder coated aluminum Also available: Dawb planter gray, custom sizing, and finishes upon request Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

ROYAL WORCESTER - Small Bone China Urn & Cover - United Kingdom - Circa 1990's
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL WORCESTER - Model No. 3863 - Bone china urn and cover - featuring hand painted flowers with gold gilt stems and leaves on three sides of both the urn and lid - finished with a ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Blown Glass Coreani Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
Located in Stamford, CT
A Tapio Wirkkala blown glass Coreani vase produced by Venini. Etched Venini Italia 83 T.W. to underside.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Generation 12 Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 12 vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 24 cm. Materials: black stoneware and slip In this series of pieces, c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Bronze Bud Vase by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze bud vase by Rick Owens 2019 Dimensions: L 9 x W 9 x H 16 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 1.5 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a uniqu...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

21 Clesitera Glass Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Clesitera glass vase with pendant, was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is blown glass, and signed on the base, for further information please see authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000916 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

Abstract Blue Italian Murano Art Glass Draped Wavy Bowl Vase or Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful bright blue faceted scalloped or draped Murano glass bowl or vessel. This draped bowl is round or handkerchief in form and features a cinched bottom and open wide top with ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Ramina Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramina vase by Arianna De Luca Dimensions: height 20 x diameter 20 cm Materials: ceramic Ramina is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifestyl...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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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Murano Glass

Large Perles 4 Vase in Hand Blown Murano Glass by Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand blown colorful vase made using the "canne" technique. Hand blown and hand-finished cane vase.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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

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Bronze

Evase by Rick Owens
Evase by Rick Owens
$4,049 / item
Raku 2 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Full Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Koban raku pottery vase ( 7 inch x 3.15 inch ) Persona...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 2 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 24 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: different colors and patterns Establis...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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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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