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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Swedish Designer, Vase, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil-stone vase, designed and produced in Gotland, Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

1977 Crystal Vase Smoke Small by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours, Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room. The vases are part of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Flower Bouquet Vase, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Baluster Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary flower bouquet vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching aqua hues with an unusual decorative finish Displayi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021. This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft brick colour Handmade in Portuga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Natsu Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Natsu ( 夏 ) - (n) summer Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade. This...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery
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

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold Strip
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

Raaquu Koi Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koi (鯉 ) (n) carp Our Koi vase is bottle-shaped with a wavy arched mouth which slightly resembles the mouth of a fish. Its eclectic design would blend in well in any interior décor ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Jjirasi Vase #01. From the series Jjirasi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #01, 2023 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writte...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Resin, PVC

European Studio Ceramicist, Unique Vase in Black Glaze, Approximately 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist. Unique vase in black glaze. Approximately 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: length 22.0 x depth 5.0 height 15.5 cm.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Asia" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase Asia white glazed cod. ASIA001 Measures: Height 110.0 cm. - diameter 38.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: Ø19 x H 33 cm Nº2: Ø13 x H 34 cm Nº3: Ø27 x H 42 cm Nº4: Ø21 x H 48 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Glass

Koi 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 wi...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Koi Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box - Carbon Copper - 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

Materials

Copper

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo Stoneware "Spaltekanden" Split Green Jug
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning "Spaltekande" Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo Stoneware "Spaltekanden" split jug stoneware bottle designed for Saxbo, adorned with a beautiful turquoise-blue hare’s fur glaze,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Amber Blown Glass Bowl by Natalia Criado Circular Round Cone
Located in Milan, IT
The gelato cup, designed by Natalia Criado is part of the wonder crystal collection. Handcrafted with a nod to 19th-century glassblowing techniques, this delightful piece features an...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Heiwa Ceramic Urn, Smoked Raku, 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 sealed permanently. Height : 5 in ( 12.5cm ) Width : 5.3 in ( 13.5cm ) Capacity : 18.6 oz / 550 ml This Urn can be PERMANENTLY sealed using epoxy glue (not included). Note that trying to reopen the Urn will cause damage. Material: Clay, Grogged earthenware Available in 5 different finishes: Smoked Raku...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Kioku Small Ceramic Urn, Smoked Raku, 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 remembrance among family members. Height : 3.3 in ( 8.5cm ) Width : 4 in ( 10.2cm ) Capacity : 12 oz / 350 ml Material: Clay, Grogged earthenware Available in 5 different finishes: Smoked Raku...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Les Lawrence New Vision Mona Lisa Porcelain Decanter
By Les Lawrence
Located in Houston, TX
Les Lawrence mastered silk screening onto thin porcelain slabs which he used to produce an ongoing series of work, the "New Vision Series." Images on vessel to include Mona Lisa art,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro , Italy 1980's
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Murano Glass Shell by Guido Ferro. Textured outer shell with colorful smooth surface to the inner shell. Label Undeneath: Guido Ferro Collection Murano
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Eric Lindgren set of 2 light blue and yellow glass vases design 1996 unique
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eric Lindgren Realised in 1996 Set of two glass vases Unique handmade pieces Signed Original perfect condition Number one height 27 cm Large 11 cm Number two Height 20 cm Larg...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art 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

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Orange 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

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

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box - Carbon Copper - 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 ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, Czech Republic. "Abstract" art glass vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, Czech Republic "Abstract" art glass vase in violet tones. Approximately from 1970. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 19.7 cm x D 8.0 cm.
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Vase 'Baby' "Thai" White Glazed with Bronze Top by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
(baby) THAI - Ceramic vase white glazed with top handcrafted in bronze cod.AS000 measures: H 80.0 cm, Dm 12.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Flat Vase Project by 213A - Baby blue
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Baby blue. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive the new and particular. The F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

2 Murano Studio Art Glass Ruffled Satin Mantel Vase Pair Yellow Brown Striped
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of yellow and brown vintage striped satin glass, Murano studio made vases with ruffled top edge.    
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Pietro Chiesa Fontana Arte Cartoccio Q Vase, Designed 1932
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extraordinary vases designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 and manufactured by Fontana Arte, made from hot folding of a sheet of glass. Cartoccio Q is available in transparent glass. Manu...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Glyn Colledge Langley Pottery Soraya Pattern Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Langley Pottery stoneware twin handled vase decorated in the Soraya pattern by Glyn Colledge (British, 1922-2000) and dating from the 1970’s. T...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Large Modernist Fluted White Bisque Vase by Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely fluted-shaped vase from Hutschenreuther brings a touch of elegant sophistication to any household. Ideal placed by the window or on any end table.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

New Modern Vase L in White Onyx marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase L in Whyte Onyx marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, Black Marquinia, White Arabescato marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000468 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
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

Glaciar Short Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Flower Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Vase "HARSHA" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
HARSHA - Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in 24-karat gold. code VS090 measures: H. 148.0 cm., Dm. 58.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade. Made in Italy This item can be also custom made.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine

Ajax Bust, Black Patina Bronze On A Black Belgian Marble Base, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Ajax Bust, Black Patina Bronze On A Black Belgian Marble Base, 19th Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Glass

Jim Dyer Liskeard Cornish Amethyst Knobbly Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good vintage Cornish art glass amethyst knobbly vase designed by Jim Dyer for The Liskeard Glass Company in the 1970’s. The company was founded in 197...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant glass is an exquisite piece of Murano glass artistry, characterized by its distinctive teardrop shape. Originating from the renowned glassmaking island of Murano, Italy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Crystal Vase by Allan Scharff for Holmegaard, 1990s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This vase is called Breeze and regardless of the angle from which you look at this vase the waves makes it look like its moving, fluid and on the move. Every angle is different. Its ...
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1990s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Ceramic

Lagardo Tackett, Rare, Architectural Pottery Planter/Vase, Vessel USA 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is rare AP planter , designed by Lagardo Tackett , is kinda a reverse cone shape, as you can see in an old publication in picture, as INB 10. Could be ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Handmade Freeform Studio Pottery Vase – Sculptural Ceramic Art Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handmade freeform ceramic vase is a striking example of organic, sculptural pottery, embodying the beauty of imperfection through its raw, expressive form. Its asymmetric, undul...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches, Carbon Copper, Ceramic Raku Pottery
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...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Emerald
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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Salta Medium Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta small round tray Alpaca silver & leather Also with leather: Salta Medium Round Tray Salta Large Round Tray Salta Tray Bar Salta champagne Bucket Salta Ice bucket Salta Ice...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Hofu Raku Ceramic Vase, Obvara, Handmade Pottery Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hofu - ( 豊富 ) Abundance The Hofu vase is a decorative wide lipped vessel. The organic curves and traditional silhouette gives it a modest but impactful pre...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Hikari & Zen Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 1 Unit of Hikari Vase ( 3.5" x 4" x 4" ) 1 Unit of Zen Vase ( 3.5" x 4" x 4" ) This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Stefania Boemi Pink Terracotta Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) This unique work of art is sure to make a statement in an eclectic or modern decor, wher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Hand Blown Murano Faceted Vase in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece showcases the delicate artistry and meticulous attention to detail synonymous with Venetian glass making. The vase's light grey hue exudes a serene elegance, cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Tsuchi Raku Mix Mini Planter Pot - 6cm 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

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Copper

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