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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Blown Murano Indented Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our indented vase in a deep, luxurious amber hue, an epitome of refined elegance and artisanal excellence. Crafted by skilled Murano glass artisans, this vase showcases a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Antonio da Ros Murano Glass Sommerso Vase for Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sommerso glass with a very traditional bubble design by Antonio da Ros.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary glazed ceramic explorer vase No.1 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: D 30 cm x W 30 cm x H 40 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
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21st Century by E.Sottsass Round Centerpiece in White and Pink Marble and Copper
Located in massa, IT
"Gaya" marble centerpiece designed by Arch. Ettore Sottsass. Size: cm. Ø 38 x 33 Materials: Rosa Portogallo / Bianco Carrara / Rame Designed by: Ettore Sottsass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Vase Vessel Sculpture White Statuary Marble Abstract Shape Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Glass Tea Gold Gilt Vase Made In Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Art Frosted Glass Tea / Brown Color With Gold Gilt Band Vase Made In Italy, Accompanied By Box
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Flared Rim Modernist Vase in style of Lucie Rie
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning thin walled, flared rim vase in the style of Lucie Rie. This piece was acquired from a prominent Bay Area collector. We had heard that Lucie did not sign everythi...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glass bottle vasec with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Venini trademark 2004 engra...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Gilt Ceramic Vase, 21th Century Modern Organic Style - New 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, gilt ceramic vase with an extraordinary modern organic touch. This exceptional designed golden vase impresses with many different sized, asymetrical fields that built a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "PAROS AX" Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase PAROS AX designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 16 x 30 height. Materials: White Carrara / national travertine Designed by: Enzo Mari.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

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

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Copper, Steel

Hand-Blown Murano Facet Vase Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing upon the profound elegance of Italian design, this black facet vase is a masterful creation of Murano artisans. Its deep, onyx black glass is meticulously hand-cut into geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat white Gold Flecks originates from Italy during the 21st Century. With a reserved profile b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Wonderful Aquamarine Venini Opalino Art Glass Signed Dated Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Venini Art Glass Aquamarine Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase: Venini 2008 H: 14 1/8", W: 6 3/8"
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size L, Colorful, Metallized Finishing E23
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The 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 comb...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Ceramic Vase Kyoto Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase model Kyoto of the Collection Toki 1980 designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered. Biography Sergio A...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Mid Century Sven Palmqvist Orrefors Pa Expo 1965 Cobalt Blue Flower Vase 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare mid century Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors Swedish cobalt blue rectangular glass bud vase or flower urn. Marked Orrefors Expo Pa 370-65 and signed Palmqvist on base. Circa 1965. ...
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1960s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

New Modern Large Vase in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
A vase that’s an homage to design and to marble itself: the Marquinia veins look skyward, toward the crater defined by round shapes and sinuous profiles, toward the reinterpretation ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Signed Steuben Art Glass Twist Bud Vase By David Dowler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American art glass vase. By Steuben Glass. Designed by David Dowler in 1985. Of a tall narrow form with a spiraling twist to the base. Model no. 8499D. (Likely a first e...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Two 1980s Modernist Orange and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vases
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two vases are striking examples of the Fat Lava ceramic from the 1980s. Fat Lava ceramics, originating primarily from West Germany, are known for their bold textures and dynami...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #8, Handmade, Organic Sculptural Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 08 Tall white ceramic 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. Use i...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Medium is a striking example of Venetian glass artistry, masterfully crafted using the Battuto ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Rose Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Rose is a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship, embodying elegance and exclusivity. Crafted by the finest Mur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Glas Italia BOW 4 Vase by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bow collection of Vasi by Glas Italia, designed by Piero Lissoni and presented at Salone del Mobile 2025, explores the beauty of imperfection and movement frozen in glass. Made of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available Colours: Cle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Tondo Doni Sioux Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant homage to the iconic aesthetic distinctive of the Native American culture, this vase is crafted of transparent crystal using traditional Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Waterford Crystal Contemporary Opal and Amber "Evolution" Vase
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Waterford Crystal Contemporary Amber and Opal "Evolution" Vase This is a gorgeous opaline crystal vase with amber design throughout and a swirl motif on the base by famed Irish glas...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Set of 2 Decorative Bowls Imperial Grey and Brown Emperador Marble Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon". Gondola, set of two elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Maquinia mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Brass

Kosta Boda Glass Vase or Planter Signed Bertil Vallien
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Kosta Boda glass vase or planter. The specked details makes this glass vase or planter very appealing accentuated by a purplish/blue rim. This decorative object is signed b...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Ceramic Vase "Bob" White Matte Glazed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB white matte glazed cod. CP044 Measures: H. 172.0 cm. - D. 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size large, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

21st Century by Arch. E.Mari "PAROS M" Design Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture vase "PAROS M" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter Cm. 19 x 30 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Large is a striking example of Venetian glass artistry, masterfully crafted using the Battuto t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Andre Bloch French Low Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2024
Located in Chicago, IL
Andre Bloch c2024 French ceramic black vase with signature on the side. Blochs ceramics are always signified by the undecorated and heavily textured clay and glaze application. The p...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Parvati Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Parvati ceramic vase of the collection Black&Black designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Superego E...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

In-Stock, White Organic Vase, Kawa Vase 19, sculptural ceramic abstract
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 19 Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, all pieces in the Kawa Series are one-of-a-kind. 4" dia. x 11" h 1 unit in stock. Ships in 5-7 days. Kawa Seri...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Small Contemporary Posy Jar, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Flower Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary posy jar. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching green hue with an unusual decorative finish Displays a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Pair of Large Ralf Hurricanes in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ A pair of 2 Large Ralf Hurricanes in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier. The Ralf Hurricane candlestick is a classic design, interpreted mo...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Ceramic Vase Indira Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Indira ceramic vase of the collection Black&Black designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Superego Ed...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Limited Edition Vase O by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase O by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 12. ...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

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

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited edi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Kosta Boda Large Cat Walk Glass Vases by Kjell Engman Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of large handcrafted decorative handblown glass vases titled "Cat Walk" depicting a fashion model walking down the cat walk during a fashion show . Etched signature of the art...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Trophy Hand Blown Glass Liquor Bottles Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Trophy Hand Blown Glass Liquor Bottles Set Introducing the elegant Trophy Bottles Set by Simone Crestani, a stunning ensemble that incl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Glas Italia BOW 1 Vase by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bow collection of Vasi by Glas Italia, designed by Piero Lissoni and presented at Salone del Mobile 2025, explores the beauty of imperfection and movement frozen in glass. Made of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiori glass bottle collection, designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini, features six different shaped bottles. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, H 15 /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Lalique, Limited Edition Black Crystal "Dixie" Vase, France 1990s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb limited edition black crystal "Dixie" vase. Signed Lalique France and numbered 451 out of 999. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 21 x 21.5 Secure shipping.
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1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Twisted Blue Art Glass Vase by Martin B. Møller for Glashytten
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A handblown long-neck art glass vase in cobalt blue and clear. It is called Solitaire (Da: Solitær) and was made by glass artist Martin Birk Møller in his wor...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

"Roses" Luxury Vases Set of 8 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
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. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Vase with Stylized Tree Design
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish ash glazed studio pottery vase decorated with a stylized tree pattern by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Set of Five Puthod Cristalli Lead Crystal Perfume Bottles Silver Plated Stopper
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful 20th century Italian collection of five perfume bottles, all with a nice silver plated flower pattern stopper. Nice addition to your vanity room or just for your collection...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Ceramic and enamel vase possible Fiamma Roma Ferruccio Palazi
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase and enamels possible Fiamma Roma Ferruccio Palazi. Defects as per photo Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Riflessi High Pink Blown Glass Vase by Böijte–Bottari
Located in Milan, IT
Riflessi is a project by Böjte-Bottari for Paola C. presented in 2017. This vase is designed to accommodate all types of flowers, and it is made in pink blown borosilicate glass. Th...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

New modern Small Vase in White Michelangelo Marble creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The thought flies to New York, to the unusually curved volume of the quintessential container of contemporary art. The revolutionary Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s sublime w...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Stoneware Vase by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for SAXBO
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase by Eva Staehr-Nielsen, with octagonal mouth decorated with brownish glaze. Signed E.St.N. Manufactured and marked by Saxbo, Denmark.
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1950s European Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gary DiPasquale Black, Grey & White Tall Drip Pattern Vase with Black Interior
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Black, Grey and White Tall Drip Pattern Vase with Black Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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