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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Large stoneware ceramic grey and white moon vase by B Audureau unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Audureau Large stoneware ceramic moon vase White and grey ceramic glazes colors Unique handmade piece Signed Circa 2020 Height 35 cm Lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Nº 2 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Yellow Showtime Vase Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 2 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Yellow Showtime Vase Collection Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Diam. 13 cm x H 34 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Italian Silver Plate Modernist Tumbler Vase, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private interior with this rare and exceptional silver plate vase, a masterpiece crafted by renowned Italian silversmith B.F. in the 1980s. Exuding elegance and sophisti...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Silver Plate

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

Salta Medium Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta small round tray Alpaca silver & leather Also with leather: Salta Medium Round Tray Salta Large Round Tray Salta Tray Bar Salta champagne Bucket Salta Ice bucket Salta Ice...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Tommaso Barbi Modern Colored Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian glass vase by Tommaso Barbi Rome 1970 circa Original label Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase by Orrefors. Entitled Snöljus or Snowlight. Designed by Ingegerd Råman. Together with its Orrefors box. Bearing an etched signature to the base: Orrefors. ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the Supreme Black Vase, a masterful blend of matte elegance and glossy sophistication. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this vase stands as a testament to centuries of exqui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Hickory Vase by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze vase produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina.
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Orange Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. Signed and dated by Ayers on the base. Ayers ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Pair of Baccarat Signed, Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vases, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal set of vases made by Baccarat.  The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo biloba...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green exudes a refined elegance through its masterfully sculpted silhouette, carefully hand-formed by skilled artisans in Murano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking tribute to elemental form, the Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks is a masterwork of texture and luminosity. Its surface ripples a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It is sculpted by organically displacing seventeen individ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Piece Unique, 1992
Located in Bochum, NRW
Glass bottle vase with figures designed by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Piece unique, Sweden, 1992 Small bottle flattened on both sides, straight shoul...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Set of Hand Blown Murano Moon Vases in Jet Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of 2 vases features a luxurious matte black exterior with polished beveled edges that mimic the texture of moon rocks, creating a striking visual and tactile exper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
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

Enric Miralles Spanish 'Gerro' Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gerro is a small vase that reproduces the large ones built in the Diagonal Mar Park in Barcelona, a project by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. Made in glazed porcelain with ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pietra Vase Antico by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Moonwalk vase MW01, Aluminium Lost Wax Cast vase, Lunar Edition
Located in Roma, IT
Moonwalk vase MW01, 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

Modern Sculptural Vase Inspired by Organic Forms
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unique ceramic vase showcases a softly rounded, organic silhouette paired with a richly tactile surface, finished in a cratered glaze of muted, earthy tones—beige, smoky gray, a...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Talpa by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23xH24,5cm Kg: ~ 2,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Tondo Doni Skyline Black Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Skyline collection, this vase is a superb addition to a modern home. It can be displayed with a floral composition or as is, showcasing its elegant cylindrical shape with...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Glass Vase by Murano Oggetti, signed R. Pell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful art glass vase, Murano Italy by Oggetti signed by R. Bell. The hand blown vase with abstract decoration in blue, green, red, whit and black, Ricardas Peleckas was an art...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Contemporary Jardiniere Stand, English, Beech, Side Table, Cotswold School Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary jardiniere stand. An English, beech side table in Cotswold School taste. Beautifully presented stand with fascinating curvature Displays a desirable contempo...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Beech

Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African ceramic art that blends realism with stylized, often whimsical forms. The studio is...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

American Modernist Organic Hand Painted Ceramic in Variegated Java Hues
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in the United States circa 1980. It features a conical form that flares dramatically at its shoulders before tapering to an economical circular mouth. The exterior of the piece has been hand glazed in java and cafe au lait ones against a warm tan back ground. The form recalls both antique African pottery...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Paint

Hand Blown Murano Vase Supreme in Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase is a masterful embodiment of elegance and inspiration, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. It captures the essence of refined luxury, in its wide, robust form,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Small Nereidi Murano Glass Vases by Allegri & Fogale
Located in Venezia, IT
A solid heavy base joint with a delicate, airy upper portion. Designed by de Allegri & Fogale, these pieces take their cue from the charming atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon, and em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany, Two Vases in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany. Two vases in glazed stoneware. Beautiful crackle glaze in shades of red and green. 1940s. Largest measures: 18 ...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Iron pot -Contemporary Japanese Crafts
Located in 加須市, 11
Made of iron, this pot looks as if it has simplified the concept of a vessel and converted it into pixels. The pipes used in industrial products are carefully processed one by one wi...
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2010s Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Iron

21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "PAROS B" Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase "PAROS B" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 29 x 20 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

H. ASHMILL - Slab Form Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Canada - Late 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
H. ASHMILL - Slab form studio pottery glazed stoneware vase - set on non glazed curved plinths - contrasting glaze to the interior and rim - signed - Canada (likely) - late 20th cent...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pila Vase Red Travertine, Rosso, Travertine and Emperador by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Bronze Patinated Metal Planter, Modern Indoor Planter.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze patinated metal planter, modern indoor planter. Enhance the atmosphere of your home with this planter by creating a beautiful arrangement of plants or flowers. With its clean...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Small Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in select...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 05, Leather Cast Porcelain Flower Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Use individual...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Multi-flower Vase in Black Crystal by Mario Cioni
Located in Milano, MI
Multiform vase in black crystal made by Mario Cioni Ø cm 18 h cm 18
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Murano Glass Vase Lino Tagliapietra & Angelin Effetre International, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful Italian glass vase from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. It is made of hand blown glass composed of bl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in Murano, its hand blown with techniques from m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Ceramic Vase "THAI" White Glazed with Platinum Top by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
THAI - Ceramic vase white glazed with handcrafted platinum top Code AS002 Measures: Height 145.0 cm., diameter 38.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Don Reitz Signed Salt Fired Studio Ceramic Pottery Sculpture Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and unique work by famed American ceramic master Don Reitz who was known for his salt-fired works and the distinctive colors and forms he achiev...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

20th Century Abstract Two-Necked Glass Vase, Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual late 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute extraordinary two-necked glass vase artfully handcrafted out of beautiful glass bot...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Ceramic Vase "BOB" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside cod. CP044 measures: H. 172.0 cm. - Dm. 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Window of My Eyes, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This collection has been designed to celebrate De Stijl’s 100th anniversary and inspired by Dutch icon Piet Mondrian, one of the best known of all modern artists. In his work Mondria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size S, 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 co...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Mezza Filigrana' Vase, c. 1934 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, white. Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp). Measure : H : 18 cm (...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Vase with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery vase decorated in light blue glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

1980s Modernist Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug Vase by M Carbone per Ceramica Castelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare polychrome jug vase hand-crafted and painted by M.Carbone for Ceramica Castelli, the name of decor is Dripping, it's signed on the bottom. This Jug by Maurizio Carbone it's a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Modern Acrylic Rectangular Vase by Studio Nova 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sleek modern dark amber brown tone acrylic vessel by Studio Nova, circa 1980's. This large sculptural rectangular block form vase is molded from translucent resin / acrylic which all...
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin, Acrylic

Roger Herman Erotic Ceramic Vessel with Deconstructed Rim, Signed and Dated 97'
By Roger Herman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original ceramic vessel with an erotic theme by Roger Herman, signed and dated RH 97. Rim of vase is intentionally 'chipped' aka deconstructed. This piece is believed to be import...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

1970s Modernist Clear Plexiglass Rectangular Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The vase features a modernist design, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and the beauty of unadorned materials. It aligns with the 1970s aesthetic of minimalism and geometric for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plexiglass

Rookwood Pottery, "Aventurine Glaze" Vases, Porcelain, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three green-glazed porcelain vases designed and produced by Rookwood Pottery and Kenton Hills Porcelains respectively. One vase signed Roger H. Ferger and dated 1941. Overa...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria glass vase series, designed and manufactured by Venini, features three different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 26, H 36 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Iridescent Oval Art Glass Vase with Lip by Craig Zweifel, 2003, Signed
By Craig Zweifel
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Iridescent oval art glass vase with lip by Craig Zweifel - signed and dated 2003.
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

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