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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Green Painted Metal Outdoor Planter, a Luxurious Design for your Outdoor Space.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green painted metal outdoor planter, a luxurious design for your outdoor space. This planter is designed to add a touch of sophistication to yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Lladro Porcelain Pheasant Centerpiece Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lladró porcelain pheasant centerpiece / planter by Vicente Martinez. Beautiful porcelain pheasant figurine centerpiece or planter in blue, cobalt blu...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large Bronze Haru Bowl with Ombre Finish by Elan Atelier 'in Stock'
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Bronze bowl produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina (ombre effect). Descripti...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Blue-Dyed Calcite Urn-Shaped Mineral Vase
Located in London, GB
A blue-dyed calcite urn-shaped mineral vase. Continental, 20th century. Measures: height 25cm, width 13cm, depth 12cm. This beautiful vase is a twentieth century Continental pie...
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20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Precious Stone

Sculptural Multi-Opening Studio Pottery Vase or Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning centrepiece Studio Pottery vase with several openings. The columnar piece has a central circular body with an impressed border giving subtle detail. The vase has an irregu...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Ox Blood Red & Cipria Pink
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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS11 by Noom in Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist move...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel, Stainless Steel

NANA Vase Black by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase that beautifully accentuates the charm of any bouquet but also stands alone as a sculpture. With objects from the OKO family, it's like with children – wherever they app...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

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

Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Bird Bottle Sky Wing Flying Free Nature Liquor
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Bird Bottle, a captivating handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece is part of the enchanting Little Animals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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

21st Century Herma Vase in Marble and 3D Printed ABS by Richard Yasmine
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Herma small container comes with the idea of overcoming the horrifying reality of war through irony. The rocket thus becomes a humorous, yet functional, home accessory. An object that exorcizes fear, proposing a new vision of reality. When opened, the vase reveals a surprise and the bang effect of a bomb causes an explosion of joy and pleasure..." Herma Sex toy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Brass

Set of Three Ceramic Vases White and Grey by Lukas Richarz Signed French Design
By Lukas Richarz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lukas Richarz Set of three small ceramic vases Original white and grey ceramic colors, 21st century interior design Original perfect conditio...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Pierre Culot Off White Ceramic 'Citroën' Vase, Belgium, circa 1970, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Culot, (1938-2011), Belgium 'Citroën' earthenware ceramic vase, 1970, signed
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware, Ceramic

Blue, Green & White Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy 1990s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Murano glass vase "Onde di mare", made in "Phoenicio" technique, after a design by Carlo Moretti, Italy circa 1990s. Waves of blue, green and white shades of white glass past...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Crystal

Pietra Vase Verde 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

Materials

Marble

Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Celadon Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Paola Navone Egizia Italian Art Glass Vase, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Paola Navone Egizia Italian Art glass vase Additional information: Materials: Art Glass Color: Black Brand: Egizia Designer: Paola ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Raaquu Kumo 2 Pack Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Kumo Vase in a finish of your choice. Kumo ( 雲 ) ~ (n) cloud Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary s...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Cenedese Murano Glass Spherical Vase with Iridescent Scavo Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
A Cenedese Murano glass spherical vase of black glass with iridescent Scavo finish, Italy.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Tulipiere Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tulipiere whimsical vase from Germany Vintage Details offer dogs and bun feet.  
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Straw and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in straw and yellow colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as contai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Caltagirone Ceramic Carafe Vase Model Ciclope
Located in Milan, Italy
Large sculpture carafe in ceramic, totally handmade, a unique example produced for Superego Editions. Produced in Caltagirone, Sicily, Italy. Anthropomorphic vase. Biography: Su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black Gourd Vessel Trio by Michael Boroniec
Located in East Quogue, NY
Set of 3 black ceramic gourd sculptures by Michael Boroniec - ceramic, glaze Dimensions: (approx.) Left. 21.5 x 6 x 6 in Center. 24.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 in Right: 23 x 5.25 x 5.25 in ...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Marble

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

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio Monumental Vase, with Matte and Green, Glaze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stig Lindberg by Gustavsberg studio, Sweden, Unique stoneware with relief pattern in this monumental vase with matte green and charcoal grey glaze. Very rare vase. We list the piece ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Water Weeds
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
"Water Weeds," an extraordinary blue blown glass sculpture, stands as a testament to artist Jeremiah Jacobs' boundless creativity and craftsmanship. Its captivating aquatic abstract ...
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2010s Indian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Indigo by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Hana Mini Set Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana ~ 花 Flower Our Hana mini vase set contains 1 piece of each shape in half copper finish. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique. You get : 1x Hana...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Lalique Limited Edition Clear and Satin Finished Glass Macao Vase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large signed and numbered limited edition Lalique vase is titled Vase Macao and features a parrot motif executed in deep relief. The two birds are pose...
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1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Layers of the Sea
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Jeremiah Jacobs' masterpiece, "Layers of the Sea," is a breathtaking blue blown glass vase featuring captivating texturing achieved through a skillful run of clear glass on its surfa...
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2010s Indian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

1970s Modernist Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Roberto Rigon For Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This ceramic Italian vase in perfect condition has been designed by Roberto Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello. It's a vibrant and striking example of the fusion between artistic ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Tulip Shape Amber Onyx Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 27 x W 22 x H 49 cm, available in different onyx and marbles. Limited Edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Onyx

Raaquu Kumo 2 Pack Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Kumo Vase in a finish of your choice. Kumo ( 雲 ) ~ (n) cloud Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary s...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft Resin Blue Acid Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, acid green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Mouth-Blown Glass Vase, Tall Model, Transparent, Handmade.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown glass vase, tall model, transparent, handmade. With a beautiful tall shape perfect for displaying beautiful bouquets of flowers, this vase is a functional and elegant ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Small Signed Stoneware Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Unique small stoneware vase with a matte white-grey glaze, designed for Saxbo. Signed with the monogram E.S.F.N. and Saxbo on the base. Produced between 1932 and 1951, during the per...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Round Planter, Tall Model, Patinated Brass Finish, Black Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round planter, tall model, patinated brass finish, black base, functional elegance. This planter features a patinated brass finish, giving it a sophisticated decorative touch, ideal...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Goddess E15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size S, Bichrome
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

Materials

Enamel

ClassiCon Vase in Amethyst Violet by ClassiCon
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass vase in violet. In Stock. Dimensions: W 22 cm, H 20 cm. Also Available by special order in : Quarzgrau quartz grey Amethystviolett amethyst violet Bernsteinoran...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Round Planter, Patinated Brass Finish, Black Base, Functional Elegance.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round planter, patinated brass finish, black base, functional elegance. This beautiful planter features a patinated brass finish, giving it a sophisticated decorative touch, ideal f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Tondo Doni Boboda Passion Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Boboda collection of sinuous crystal vases, this piece is named Passion and, along with Love and Power, forms a trio of strong visual impact. The sensual curves of the va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Mouth-Blown Amber Glass Vase, a Beautiful Interior Decoration.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown amber glass vase, a beautiful interior decoration. This vase is handmade from amber glass. It embodies sophistication and craftsmanship, enhancing any living space. Ø 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Black Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in black is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This exquisite...
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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 Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green is exquisite piece is a true testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano glassm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Vessel c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

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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Porcelain, Clay, Ceramic

Large Ceramic Pottery Vase Realized by Josette Miquel Handmade Folk Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Josette Miquel French handmade pottery vase realized circa 1980 by French artist Josette Miquel. Elegant bird and board decoration. Stoneware c...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Wonderful Vintage Venini Opalino Blue Art Glass Signed Dated Tall Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Venini Art Glass Blue Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase & Still Retains Sticker On Side H 14 1/4" x W 6"
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Sculpted Porcelain Folded Moon Vessel. "On Becoming #3: Bridgette"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"In Stacy Solodkin's studio clay becomes a conversation. Each sculpture is a whispered dialogue between hand and earth, between silence and memory. Working primarily with porcelain a...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

2000s Astonishing Vase by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Vase by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass. Made in Italy in 2005. The vase is signed at the bottom C. Nason and is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 7,08 x 11,02 H in...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Jan Benda, Krystyna Glass, Iridescent Studio Glass Vase, Canada, circa 2000
By Jan Benda
Located in Chatham, ON
Jan Benda - Krystyna glass - Canadian iridescent studio glass double gourd vase - fine quality with excellent iridescence - signed on the base - Canada (British Columbia) - circa 200...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This exceptio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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