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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Venini Re Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Re glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture Brown Emperador Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Brown Emperador Marble. Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Also available: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Eucalyptus Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase, known as the Luna Vase, an exquisite hand-blown Murano masterpiece, captivates with its faceted silhouette and deep eucalyptus green h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite battuto vase features a luxurious matte grey exterior with a unique textured pattern reminiscent of a lunar surface. Handcrafted by master ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith Elevate your interior with this Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase, a striking vase crafted by Maitland Smi...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking testament to masterful glass artistry, the Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black captivates with a sculptural presence that is both bold and serene. Each piece is hand-blown b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Grey 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 15t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Clear with Onyx Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano vase, with its elegant spherical shape, is a remarkable piece that embodies the timeless artistry of Venetian glassmaking. The vase features a captivating comb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Handmade White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #7, Organic Sculptural Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 07 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

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily Vase, Size M, Colorful, Choose Paint & Colors E19
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

Set of 5 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Showtime 10' vase collection. Materials: Ceramic, gold Dimensions: Nº1: Ø19 x H 33 cm Nº2: Ø1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold

19th Century Continental Style Hand Decorated Covered Decorative Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Continental style covered urn is a testament to the intricate artistry and craftsmanship of its era. The urn's exterior is adorned with a vibrant and deta...
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1850s Antique Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Hand Blown Fazzoletto Murano Style Folded Blue Vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hand blown Italian "fazzoletto" or "handkerchief" style folded blue vase. Murano style glass, unknown designer.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple green, yellow and purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Mediterranea 2 - Terracotta Vase - XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
The collection is called "Colors is Life." This project aims to see the realization of a two-dimensional vision of drawing taking shape in space. As usual, these are pieces made enti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Contemporary Vase from the "Cosmic Bullets" Collection by Nicola Rivelli, 2016
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The expressive work of Nicola Rivelli stems from the idea of representing the unrepresentable part of man; his oeuvre is pure dramaturgy, an experiential journey aimed at giving pres...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Plate

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Onyx Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Black Large is a masterpiece of Italian glass artistry, crafted using the intricate Battuto technique. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Repousse Fan Design Vase in Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fan Design vase Black Copper Finish Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hamm...
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2010s Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Ceramic Golf Bowl "EAGLE" Handcrafted in 24Kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic golf bowl EAGLE handcrafted in 24-karat gold inside white glazed outside cod. HB040 measures: Height 20.0 cm. - Diameter 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Itera Black Triple Vase by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Itera Black Triple Vase by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 10 x W 30 x H 27 cm. Materials: Raw black clay. Handcrafted sculptural ceramic vase in black. Three openings ...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Large 21th century design white and grey ceramic moon vase by B Audureau 30 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Audureau Large white and grey stoneware ceramic vase Moon pottery vase Unique handmade piece Signed Original perfect condition height 30 cm L...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Orrefors Vase
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ariel girl and dove vase by Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors of blue, silver and clear glass. Signed and dated.
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20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase "DOLLY" black glazed finshed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase DOLLY black glazed finished cod. BD002 Measures: H. 125.0 cm. - Dm. 53.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Contemporary Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Baluster Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching hues with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954), German studio ceramist. Large ceramic floor vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954), German studio ceramist. Large ceramic floor vase. Lava glaze. 1940s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 40.5 cm x D 26.0 cm.
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1940s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Gemini Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Gemini vase in White Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware A beautiful flower arrangement can bring out the inner quality of flowers and plants, expressing emotion. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Everidge Stevens Celtic Pottery Newlyn Blue Medallion Funnel Shaped Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Cornish Celtic studio pottery vase decorated in the blue Medallion design by Everidge Stevens and Maggie Fisher and dating from around 1970. Made in Newlyn the vase of tall funnel or chimney shape has a wider rounded base and narrows slightly to a simple rounded open top. The lower body is decorated in matt black with a raised band separating the base from the continuous decorative pattern applied around the body with abstract incised lines decorated in mottled blue coloring with matt black around the upper rim. The vase has an incised D mark to the base along with an original Celtic Pottery...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Sonia Lewis Studio Ceramic Craquelure Glazed Miniature Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning studio ceramic porcelain squat shaped miniature rounded vase decorated in a brown stained craquelure glazed finish on a white ground by renowned Cambridgeshire based potte...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Otto Natzler Signed Volcanic Glaze California Studio Pottery Oval Vessel Vase
By Otto Natzler
Located in Studio City, CA
Sublime in its simplicity, oval form, and design. Pale color with distinctive volcanic crater glaze. This is a truly amazing piece. Will give aesthetic pleasure for years to come. ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Victoria Ceramic Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Victoria Flower vase in ceramic with ceramic flower, was originally designed in 1982 by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Luxe' Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning work of art, this crystal vase is a magnificent sculptural object that can be displayed anywhere in the house to imbue it with bold sophistication. The semi-arched black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Decorative Bowl Sculpture Solid Imperial Grey Marble Centerpiece Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble. Bowl dimensions: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Also available: Large L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Marble

Opalino Glass Vase in Acquamarine Milk White Inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Large Purple Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Large purple Murano glass vase, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Amber Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This magnificent dark amber vase is a true masterpiece, embodying the rich traditions and unparalleled skill of Murano glass artisans. Its deep amber hue, reminiscent of the last lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Purple, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, purple, turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available. Col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Goblet 'Prezioso #04' Fish Spine Bone Gold Jar
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand-blown glass Covered goblet "Prezioso #04" from Façon De Venice Collection by Simone Crestani. Covered goblet, colorless mold-blown glass, gold leafed fish scale handle and stem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage White Bisque German Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
Beautiful vintage fine bone porcelain decorative vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s. Details: - 5.5" tall - 3.25" bottom diameter - 2.3" top diameter About Bareuther: Bareuth...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Rare Modernist Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Crystal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Orrefors crystal vase made in Sweden during the 1980s in a Modernist style. The vase is clearly signed "Orrefors" on the bottom and displays a sculptural blue glass drop li...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Paladini Limited Edition Vase in Multicolor by Emmanuel Babled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Eternal and motionless, frozen in a proud and wise pose, they turn into glass in the hands of the master glassblowers. They are the paladins of the ancient art of glassblowing. Thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY LARGE VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Glas Italia BOW 3 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

Signed MURANO Glass Vase, Italy (grey/ green)
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand-blown 'Diamond' glass vase, Italy, Murano. Large glass vase with diamond shapes in green. Engraved with signature on base. Beautiful and large decorative glass vase from ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Black and Deep Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is an exquisite example of Murano glass artistry, merging both matte and glossy finishes to create a striking visual contrast. This vase features a dark, matte exterior tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Amber Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Battuto Multicolor Vase in Light Green & Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuto bicolor vase in light green/red by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade glass, realized with the “Incalmo” technique, then cut....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Cased glass, clear, white and grey, deep purple foot. Marked: Venini itali...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Ash Glazed Vase with Seeding Grasses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish ash glazed stoneware studio pottery vase decorated with seeding grasses by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The heavily ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Hand Blown Murano Tall Vase in Tobacco with Clear Base
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This piece is a striking example of modern Murano glass artistry. This piece stands out with its warm, amber hue that evokes the rich tones of tobacco leaves, encapsulated in a sleek...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Bohemia Glass, Czechoslovakia, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown Czechoslovakia art glass vase. Created by Bohemian glass. Clear glass with lots of Bubbles inside. Nice blue flakes. A be...
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1980s Czech Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vase 12, Organic Modern porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 6" d...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Vase by Olivier Gagnère
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase dit mars par Olivier Gagnère.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Opalino Glass Vase in Black black inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Vase "SWAN" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase SWAN handcrafted in 24kt gold Cod. B003 LN Measures: Height 110.0 - diameter 19.0 cm.   
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Lot of 5 Blue Swirl Vases Florida Design Heinrich Löffelhardt 60s Pop Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of 5 beautiful hand blown german art glass vases. Designed by Heinrich Loffelhardt for Zwiesel Glass in the Bavarian Forest. Clear, blue and silver swirl glass with lots of small...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuto A Nido D’ape glass vase, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 23...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Olive Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Olive Green exudes refined sophistication with its masterfully sculpted form and rich, organic hue. Handcrafted by the finest Venetian glass artisans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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