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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000073 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul) The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in). YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box wit...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple. Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Pre-Order Grand Floor Vase, 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

New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in White Michelangelo, Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Goddess Circe. From the series Gynaeceum
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Goddess Circe, Amphora, 2023 Paloma Castello From the series Gynaeceum Hand painted ceramic Height : 51 cm Width : 34.5 cm Opening Width: 25 cm Base Width: : 19 cm Gineco (Gynae...
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2010s Colombian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Wood-Fired Ceramic Jar Paul Chaleff
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware jar by Paul Chaleff (1947-) made in 1987 and was purchased directly from the artist's studio in New York. Wood fired ceramic vessel with h...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Seicho 2 Pack Raku Planter Pot Pottery, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Seicho Pot in a finish of your choice. Seicho ( 成長 ) - Growth Our Seicho pot is made to be a conversation starter for your precious indoor plant collection. I...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000622 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in). YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box with ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Deco Medium Vase in Horizon by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Votive Holder in Black Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Umi Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi ( 海 ) - (n) sea Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater....
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Hand-Blown Murano Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This strikingly tall Murano vase in onyx black embodies elegance and sophisticated Italian craftsmanship, perfect for adding a touch of opulence to any interior. Skillfully hand-blow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Tsuchi Raku Mix Mini Planter Pot - 8cm Diameter - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuchi ( 土 ) - Earth *Plants are not included in this purchase Our Tsuchi pot is named after the medium it holds ; Earth. This pot is double sealed to prevent moisture from seepin...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Urn Set - Smoked Raku - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a set of 3 urns that are made of the following pieces : *Heiwa - Peace* Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Koi 2 Pack Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Koi Vase in a finish of your choice. Our Koi vase is bottle-shaped with a wavy arched mouth which slightly resembles the mouth of a fis...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Heiwa Ceramic Urn - Half Copper Matte - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Heiwa - Peace Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where the lid goes into the body of the vase. This urn has a rounded knob cover holder and can be se...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

'ROSTRATO 'Murano Glass Vase, Italy 'Blue Spikes'
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand blown glass vase, Italy, Murano. Blue glass vase with spikes, engraved with signature on base. Heavy and decorative piece, m...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish The Friars Aylesford Pottery studio pottery vase decorated in red glazes dating from the 20th century. The Aylesford pottery was founded in 1954 by David Leach who taught...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Pre-Order Large 11" Flower Vase, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a pre-order I am proud to share my latest Art Series vase shape : The flower vase. With a shape inspired from the tulip flower, the RAAQUU Flower Vase expresses a wonde...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

A 1970s Modernist Design Brown and Beige Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modern vase designed by Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello in the Seventies. It's in very good condition overall. This 1970s Modernist vase incorporates sleek shapes, clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W x 3"D x 6"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Indigo 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 Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Heavy Modernist Marble Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Tall and heavy modernist style gray marble vase with black veining. Carved from a single piece of marble, and polished to glossy in the 1980's.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Tall STACKED Urn-shaped Vessel, Oxidized Oak, by Richard Haining, AVAILABLE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Brooklyn wood shops, as we...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood...

1980s Modernist Turquoise and Black Murano Glass Vase by VeArt
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A turquoise and black vase designed and manufactured in Venice in the Eighties by VeArt is in perfect condition. The 1980s were a time when the Modernist movement was still in full swing, and Italian glassmaker VeArt was at the forefront of this exciting period of design. The Modernist Turquoise Murano Glass Vase...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Copper

Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Hand Painted - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio pottery hand painted stoneware vase - over-all cream colored glaze with hand painted design - unsigned - circa 1970's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no dama...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Amber XXL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exquisite addition to your home decor, this amber vase embodies the pinnacle of luxury and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous precision, the vase features a stunni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Cylindrical Swirl Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Seguso cylinder vase with internally decorated swirls of blue and black, 1960s Italy. Uncirculated sample stock, New. Measures: 14.5" x 4.75".    
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase ‘Small’ in Black Marquina Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Jaime Hayon Contemporary Terracotta Set of Gardenias Big Vases
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of gardenias vases by Jaime Hayon Hand turned terracotta within impermeable treatment. Measures: nº 1: 22 x 45 cm nº 2: 22 x 45 cm nº 4: 22 x 37 cm.
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Goddess E11, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size L, Monochrome
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

Smart Concrete Vase Handmade in Italy, Mod.II
Located in Rome, Lazio
A family of concrete vase, ideated and realized in Italy. To keep concrete lights and play with it. More color combinations available.      
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Concrete

Tondo Doni Skyline Black Short Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in elegant minimalism, this black crystal vase is part of the Skyline collection, recreating in a stylized fashion the vertical tension ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in). YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box wit...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn - Obvara - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kioku - Remembrance The Kioku urn is a small palm sized urn that is formed with an organic spherical shape. This urn is very suitable for the remains of pets, or for shared remembra...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Raku Fired Omoide Urn in S/N8000088 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - Memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alaska Silver Plated Brass Flower Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. The vase is also available in solid 925 sterling silve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Celeste in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beautiful vase or centerpiece designed in the beginning of 2000 by the great Italian designer Ettore Sottsass for RSVP. The centerpiece is entirely in colored glass, 10 mm thick. Th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Tamashii Urn in S/N8000114 Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tamashii Urn ~ 魂 (Soul) The Tamashii Urn serves as a focal point of remembrance for a loved one that has passed from this life but not from your heart. This vessel is fired using th...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Heiwa Ceramic Urn - Carbon Copper - Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Heiwa - Peace Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where the lid goes into the body of the vase. This urn has a rounded knob cover holder and can be seal...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Rare Glazed Turquoise Ceramic Accolay Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare glazed turquoise ceramic Accolay pitcher.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Elegant Decorative Ribbed Blue Glass Vase By Daum Of France*FREE GLOBAL DELIVERY
By Daum
Located in Portlaoise, IE
An exquisite example of French glass artistry, this elegant ribbed glass vase by the renowned Daum of France is a testament to refined design and expert craftsmanship. Signed Daum Fr...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Artisan Iridescent Blue & Green Murano Glass Dot Vase
Located in New York, NY
This visually striking vase employs vibrant iridescent colors and applied glass buttons to add dimension and depth to the surface of the glass. The swirls of purple, green, and blue ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Heiwa Ceramic Urn, Obvara, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Heiwa - Peace Our Heiwa urn is a mid sized urn that has a unique lipped design where the lid goes into the body of the vase. This urn has a rounded knob cover holder and can be se...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Umi Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi ( 海 ) - (n) sea Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater....
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Edelstein Bavaria Vintage Bisque OP Art Vase
Located in New York, NY
This small white bisque porcelain vase with an OP Art elliptical surface optic is designed by Edelstein Bavaria . This German brand of fine china that was produced from 1931 to 1974 ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Amber Studio Art Glass Vase with Patinated Surface and Circles by Aaron Adamson
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful hand-blown amber glass vase with unique patinated and circle design by British glass blower Aaron Adamson (British, b1955), 2002. Signed and da...
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Early 2000s English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Seicho 2 Pack Raku Planter Pot Pottery - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 2 Units of Seicho Pot in a finish of your choice. Seicho ( ?? ) - Growth Our Seicho pot is made to be a conversation starter for your precious indoor plant collect...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Zen Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Zen (禅) Our Zen Vase is aptly named for its wide circular shape, exuding a sense of ease and peace. Its soothing curves evokes the shape of planet earth. Lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

X-Large 1970s Modernist Art Glass Vase, One-Of-A-Kind
By Vilniaus Stiklo 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Impressive hand-blown thick and heavy modern art glass vase attributed to Vilniaus Stiklo Studija in Lithuania likely manufactured in the 1990s. A dramatic and eye-catching mix of tr...
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Late 20th Century Lithuanian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

STACKED Sculpture No 5. Made of Salvaged Walnut by Richard Haining Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is Richard's third free-form exploration using his signature STACKED style. As with all of his work, this sculpture was built, sculpted, and finished entirely by hand. To the confusion of many, there is no lathe work involved. The desired profile is defined during the building process. Imagine coil pottery...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Walnut, Pottery, Scrap Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany, Hardwood, Wood

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in). YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box wit...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

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Find a broad range of unique Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $998.

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