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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Simon Moore English Hand Blown Blue Art Glass Vase Dated 1989
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dated 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since graduation in 19...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

New Modern Marble Vase, creator Matteo Cibic, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black Marquinia, Red Levanto and white Michelangelo marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian designer M...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Hand Blown Murano Cloudy Vase in Grey with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the serene elegance of this Murano glass artistry. The vase's delicate grey gradient is reminiscent of the tranquil beauty of a Venetian lagoon under a cloudy sky. The int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Bronze Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary decorative furnishings with an interactive design that engages, entices, challenges and inspires the observer on an...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of painted plaster vases with porphyry decoration in the antique style.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of painted plaster vases with porphyry decoration in the antique style with serpents, Copy from the Louvre Museum, Painted wooden column with faux marble decoration, Circa 1989,...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plaster, Wood

New Modern Medium Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas, stock
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use. Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

New Modern Small Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses. Size: 12.6 x 11 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis S, Pyxis collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Curt Magnus Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown stoneware vase designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Glumslov, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

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

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Murano Glass

Venini Incisi Thin Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Deep Blue Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue color Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023 This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. Thsi...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

"Black Undulating Vessel" by Felicity Aylieff, 1999
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful vase entitled "Black Undulating Vessel" by Felicity Aylieff. Originally purchased at the Crafts Council Gallery Shop in London, UK in 1999...
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1990s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Oval Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano Battuto Oval Vase in Amber is a magnificent expression of Venetian artistry, designed to captivate any sophisticated space. Its luxurious, honey-hued glass is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mouth-Blown, Clear, Handmade Glass Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown, clear, handmade glass vase Prettily shaped to display beautiful bouquets of flowers, this vase is a functional and elegant addition to your home decor. Handcrafted fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Brown Fuchsia Pink Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear brown, fuchsia, pink and matt yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Sigmoid Shaped Glass Vessel by Monica Bratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
An sigmoid shaped bowl of sapphire blue glass, by Monica Bratt for Holmgaard Glass. Textured finish to the glass from the making process. One small imperfection on the underside, o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Janet Leach pottery stoneware decorated rare vase , marked.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vase of the well known artist Janet Leach from the Leach pottery studio. Market St Ives and JL logo. This comes with a card from Janet Leach's studio, as shown.
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1960s British Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Fan-8 White Vase by Formafantasma
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a striking collection showcased at the 2019 Milan Design Week, this exquisite ceramic vase by creative duo Formafantasma is painted in matte-white and defined by a cylindrica...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Tall Battuto Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning hand-blown Murano Battuto Vase in Amber is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Murano glassblowers. The vase features an intricate, pebble-like surfac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pietra Brass Vase Lacquered 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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Brass

Derek Clarkson Attributed Large Abstract Glazed Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall and striking studio pottery porcelain vase decorated in abstract colored glazes on a celadon ground attributed to Derek Clarkson and dating from ...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Murano glass geometric vases by Arte Muranese Italy 2000 / Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This exquisite set of two geometric vases showcases the timeless artistry of Arte Muranese, a venture that originated in Murano in 1983 under the guidance of master glassblower Lucia...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 16 Monarch butterflies Modern vase ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the MadeMuranoGlass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Ripple Vase in Hand Blown Murano Glass by Studio Dillon
By Studio Dillon, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
The traditional "zanfirico / filigrana" technique expressed in a contemporary way. Hand blown and heat-formed zanfirico/filigree vase with handmade glazi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Vela in Grey Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Behold the elegance of our extra tall Murano vase, a mesmerizing fusion of sleek design and masterful craftsmanship. This exquisite piece, with its serene smoky gray hue, is a testam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Vela in Grey Tall
Hand Blown Murano Vase Vela in Grey Tall
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Curt Magnus Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Glumslöv, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Judith Gilmour Scottish Large Slip Decorated Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive slip decorated and painted studio pottery vase by renowned Scottish ceramic artist Judith Gilmour (British, 1937-2003) dating fro...
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1980s Scottish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Ceramic Vase by Poemu, France 2023
Located in New York, NY
Yellow glazed ceramic vase in the abstract shape of a female torso. The surface is speckled with black dots. The vase is signed POEMU on the bottom. Poemu is a multidisciplinary Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Occhi vase collection, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, consists of three different vases made of crystal murrine and coral glass. Indo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Barva Vase
Located in Grojec, PL
Barva vases collection is focused on combining abstract geometric forms of objects with the organic world of plants to offer endless possibilities and emphasize beauty based in oppos...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Barva Vase
Barva Vase
$453 / item
Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Gourd Shaped Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired gourd shaped studio pottery bottle vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. ...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

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

Cistus Red Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A superb example of exquisite craftsmanship, this vase was entirely handmade and is a work of art that can be displayed anywhere in a classic or modern home. It comprises a delicatel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

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

Materials

Glass

Curt Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown semi-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Curt Addin, Glumslöv, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Extra Large Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Denton, TX
Extra Large Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. Swirls of tan and white coloring. Can be used for indoor or outdoor decor.
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Cistus Tall Transparent Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase was crafted entirely by hand and is part of the Cistus collection. It was made of crystal with over 24% PbO in a timeless conical shape creased with vertical groov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Takeshi Yasuda 'Japanese, b.1943' Creamware Studio Pottery Hand Thrown Bottle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Interesting hand thrown Japanese studio pottery creamware vase with a craquelure glaze by Takeshi Yasuda (Japanese, b.1943) dating from the 1980’s. The ...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Hand Blown Murano Vase Massiccio Smoky
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown tall Murano glass vase is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Featuring a captivating smoky hue, this vase brings a sens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Clear with Brass Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exquisite pentagonal vase, a masterful creation that seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance. Encased in a pristine clear exterior, the vase reveals a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Titus I Large Ceramic Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Titus I is a large ceramic vase with a gunmetal stand, and it is available in two color versions: anthracite or white. This vase is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon:...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Red Art Glass Vase by Sam Stang, 1986, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Unusual blurbed shaped single stem vase by artist Sam Stang, 1986 in red / orange. Signed and dated. Quick shipping. No chips cracks or repairs. Excellent co...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Boboda Love Amethyst Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A hymn to love and its sublime tensions, this vase was crafted of crystal with a deep amethyst color. The sinuous curves of its silhouette are enclosed in a transparent layer with ve...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Large Fluted Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Albany vase collection inverts tradition with the intricate fluting detail on the interior of the vase. The strong, simple lines of the vases make these perfect for any interior....
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Ibis Black and Green Vase by Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto atavico, nume tutela...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Tondo Doni Metropolis Black Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase was crafted entirely of black crystal and its unique volumes are a celebration of Expressionist art. Dynamic and intriguing, the asymmetrical lines of this silhoue...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL Vase Soft Resin Grey Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, grey, yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available. Colours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

"Bear Pool" Vase #4 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Artist signed underneath.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Aqua Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional Murano vase, a masterpiece of unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship, conceived and meticulously created by the most skilled glassblowers in Murano, Italy. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft Resin Blue Brown Bronze
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear blue, brown and matt bronze Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Light Pink
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay, Terracotta

Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gunnar Nylund vase in hare's fur glaze of tans and cinnamon. Crafted by Rörstrand and inscribed {R Sweden GN}.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Campana Large Vase in Glass Blown in a Mold Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Campana is a blown in a mold glass vase designed by Aldo Cibic, a useful and versatile object that can be both a flower vase and an ice bucket. Its simple and elegant Silhouette make...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

"Garden" Large Hand Carved Porcelain Contemporary Art Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
"Garden", large porcelain contemporary art pottery vase by Christopher Brody. Slip cast in plaster mold, the beautifully smooth porcelain with it's near pearlescent sheen is left ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL5 by Noom with Burned Steel Accent
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Lavender Hares Fur Glazed Porcelain Studio Vase in the Style of Berndt Friberg
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality studio porcelain vase decorated in satin lavender hares fur glazes signed ST and in the style of Berndt Friberg dating from the 20th century. The small sized tall...
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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