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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Modern Murano Vase in Black with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Black / Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a masterful expression of Italian glass artistry, merging bold contrast with refined opule...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Bill Haskell Signed Carved Wood Turned Olive Wood Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work with elegant shape by California master woodturner artist Bill Haskell. The piece is signed and noted "Olive" on the base. Would be...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Slide Vase by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Slide Vase by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind Dimensions: W 12 x H 32 cm. Materials: Black clay. Handbuilt from black clay. Each piece is one of a kind, due to its free hand-building p...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

21st Century Esker Small Vase in Biscuit Porcelain by POL
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"The unworldly beauty of ceramic in a sculpture by POL, realized exclusively for JCP Universe. Esker is a line of biscuit porcelain vases built with the rubble of ceramic factories. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

David Leach Lowerdown Pottery Studio Pottery Waisted Patterned Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Lowerdown Pottery stoneware studio pottery vase decorated with stylized flower heads by renowned potter David Leach (British, 1911-2005) dating from around 1970. The h...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

20th Century Modern Double Glass Vase, Hand Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute unique double glass vase artfully created out of two beautiful glass bottles with slightly iridescent surface and fantastic dash pattern on brown/grey glass. The raised bottlenecks remind us of a snail. Together with the gilt "melt" bases this modern piece of exceptional glass art will definitely catches the eye of every viewer. A marvelous, unusual glass vase...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Eden Brass Floating Vase, Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Eden, sculpture Eden is a kinetic sculpture, composed by small floating vases that celebrate natural beauty and balance. Materials: handcrafted solid b...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

37.5" Grand Floor Vase 705 - raku ceramic pottery centerpiece floor vase
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Grand Vase is a 37.5 inch tall Art Series piece that is fired in the signature RAAQUU full copper matte finish. Be it in your living room or as a pair greeting your guests at ent...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

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

Materials

Pottery

Art Porcelain Abstract Gold Pattern Vase by Heinrich & Co Selb Bavaria, Germany
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Gold Glazed Art Porcelain Ceramic Flower Vase by Heinrich & Co SELB Bavaria, Germany 1970's. White Porcelain with gold abstract pattern motif. Rare V...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

New Modern Stool in Travertine and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool in Travertine Navona and walnut wood. Size: 35x42 cm., 13,7×16,5 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Stool in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan C...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Travertine, Marble

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

Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown by skilled artisans, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Large green vase, Murano sommerso glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 7 Pink Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 7 Pink bubble vases by Valeria Vasi Handmade in Barcelona, 2021 Materials: glass Dimensions: 38 x 10 cm Also available in: clear, teal, b...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

CARAFE WITH TWO TUMBLERS by Barovier & Toso
Located in London, England
Description: Made in the 1960s. The Barovier & Toso Bottle with Two Tumblers is an exquisite set that exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of the renowned Italian glassmaker B...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Tall Bubble Vase in Black Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

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

Large Art Glass Vase by Michael Nourot
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful large art glass vase by famed artist Michael Nourot. His clients included past president's, the pope, among others. He studied in California and worked with Dale Chihuly a...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant red opaline glass Vase by Carlo Nason of the "Eklettika" series is a stunning work of art made from high-quality red opaline glass. The vase is large in size, making it a com...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

21st Century by Giusti & Di Rosa "Ciotola" Marble Centerpiece diam. 30 cm
Located in massa, IT
Centerpiece designed by Giusti - Di Rosa Size model 1 : Diameter cm 30 x height 3 Materials: White Carrara - Black Portoro - National Travertine Designer: Giusti & Di Rosa.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Anne-Marie Trolle Danish Royal Copenhagen Zenit Ceramic Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Danish Royal Copenhagen Zenit pattern ceramic art vase designed by Anne-Marie Trolle (b. 1944) and dating from around 1980. The vase is of tall oval shape standing on ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Raymond Loewy Porcelain Rosenthal Vase Germany circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain vase designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain from Germany circa 1960. The simple and elegant profile of this vase ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Katerina Evangelidou Greek Stoneware Hand Built Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A hand-built squat studio pottery vase of slight tapering rhombic form in matte pink glazes by Katerina Evangelidou (Greek, c.1960). The four sided vase has two erupting vertical sea...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Inside Out Bowl by Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Geneve, CH
Inside out bowl by Karen Chekerdjian Dimensions: 31 x 14 cm Materials: Fior di Pesco Carnico Also available: red, black, tobacco brown marbles The value of change in a simp...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Posy Sleeve, Applique
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass sleeve with straw silk finish, by Margaret Johnson. Beautiful colour with fish motif attracts the eye Displays ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Glass School of Zwiesel, Germany, 1984
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown german art glass vase. Created by a student at the Zwiesel Glass School in the glass town of Zwiesel in the Bavarian Forest. Clea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Feniletilamina Happy Pills Vase in Black and Orange by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in feniletilamina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Feniletilamina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Crystal Water Vase in Murano Glass with Flowers and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Crystal Water Vase in Murano Glass with Flowers and Gold Leaf Venice Italy 1970s Entirely handcrafted in the 1970s in Murano, the Venetian island famous for its unrivalled glass tra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

Mid century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with stopper.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid-century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with his original stopper. This blue jar has a heavily crackled finish of the surface and i...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vase ‘Skogsbruk, Gryning I’ Designed Sissi Westerberg for Reijmyre, Sweden, Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase ‘Skogsbruk, Gryning I’ designed Sissi Westerberg for Reijmyre, Sweden, 2016. Glass.
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2010s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass Primavera Vase, Italy 1980
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Vase in blown Murano glass BAROVIER & TOSO. Vase from the Primavera series. "Primavera" vase in Murano glass designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase "OPHELIA" Black Glazed by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase OPHELIA black glazed cod. C003 measures: Height 120.0 - Diameter 25.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Fontana Arte Pietro Chiesa "Cartoccio" Glass Vase Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extraordinary vase sculpture with original box designed by Pietro Chiesa, made from hot folding of a sheet of glass "Cartoccio" in frosted Glass, made in Italy.
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Dimanche 6, Travertino Vase by Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimanche 6 - Travertino vase by Marc Dibeh 2018 Materials: Travertino marble, gold chromed stainless steel Dimensions: W 63 x H 35 x D 25 cm Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh n...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Tamozawa by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Tamozawa by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: 19 x 18 x H 15 cm Materials: Murano glass and iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School "Pie...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Lladró Oriental Vase Sculpture. Red. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain vase with limited series oriental decoration where it contrasts between gloss, matte and satin in both the platinum and enamel luster.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

ISIDE I15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, Size M
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 combine history and design. The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength. The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture. The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pre-Order Grand Floor Twin Pair Vases, 37.5 inch Tall, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Gentle Reminder for this Pre-order piece: Dear buyer, if you're planning on gifting a RAAQUU piece, do keep in mind to make your order at least 2 weeks before the intended date you'd...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Contemporary Silver Plated Flower Cone shape Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Infused with inspiration from geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, our vase seamlessly intertwines modern aesthetics with subtle acknowledgments of craftsmanship and tradition. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Lladro Naturofantastic Vase by Marco Antonio Noguerón
Located in New York City, NY
Large vase with a white or multicolored porcelain design decorated with handmade natural motifs. Lladró's Naturofantastic collection is inspired by lush plant forms to create a lumin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Long Neck Ceramic Vase by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Long neck ceramic vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: ceramic. Dimensions: L 10 x W 5 x H 38 cm In search of new-old design messages, Vi...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Murano smoked grey charcoal faceted art glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Sommerso, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Beautiful at any angle. Dim...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

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

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

Materials

Art Glass

Lovely Large Brown Ceramic Vase With Leaves, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and large ceramic vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. Beautiful design with different kind of leaves and a slender lower part. Finished with a deep brown glazed finish wi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Holmegaard Michael Bang Atlantic Series Vintage Abstract Glass Vase, Denmark
Located in Munich, DE
This opaque white glass vase with a black rim is decorated in the glass with an abstract motive. The vase has retained it's original paper label.
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a class...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Yellow Murano Glass Scavo Vase Contemporary 1990s This refined and elegant Venetian work of art was made in the island of Murano in the 1990s by Cenedese, following ...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Set of 2 Coffee Wing Bowl Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 coffee wing bowl big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L36 / W36 / H20 CM Materials: Ceramic It is all about gravity an...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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