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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Porcelain Red White and Black Vase by Pippin Drysdale
Located in Atlanta, GA
"An acclaimed International Artist and Master of Australian Craft, Pippin Drysdale's career as a ceramic artist spans 30 years. Her passion for the cra...
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2010s Australian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Peter Voulkos Studio Vase
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Peter Voulkos (1924-2002) - Black Studio pot, circa 1953-1955. Signed “Voulkos” on the base. Voulkos, an American artist of Greek descent, was known for his Abstract Expressionist ceramic...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Suzanne Ramié for Atelier Madoura, France. Unique ceramic lidded jar.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Ramié (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura, France. Unique ceramic lidded jar. Uranium yellow glaze. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition with natural craquelure. Dimensions: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Studio. Flower pot jar in white porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Studio Line. Flower pot jar in white porcelain. Motif of woman and flowers. 1980s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 12.8 cm. x Height 9....
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vaso in ceramica Liverani Faenza
Located in Lugo, IT
Vaso in ceramica, produzione Liverani Faenza. Buone condizioni. Grazie
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vaso in ceramica Liverani Faenza
Vaso in ceramica Liverani Faenza
$420 Sale Price
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Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily Vase, Size L, Colorful, Choose Paint & Colors E19
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

Silver Water Vessel, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Ganga"
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ganga" is a remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form. The mythological name for eternity in India. Ancient grindstones, chakras and ceremonies are evoked in this fo...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Murano Glass Green and Teal Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from the island of Murano made of hand-blown glass in the “belle soffiate” technique.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Vases Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Albany Small, Medium & Large Vases - Set of 3 Glass This set of 3 designer vases looks beautiful together or alone and makes an eye-catching addition to any shelf or table in your h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights. Additional information: Material: Blown opal Color: Green river Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm Available in othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Grey 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

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Blown Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Vases Designed by Capperidicasa, Made in Italy
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of large contemporary engraved ceramic sculpture vase, black enamel, new design handmade by Capperidicasa, made in Italy. Unique pieces Dimensions from left: Width 17 cm, heigh...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Transparent Glass Vase Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set of 2 Modern Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Modern Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: Large: D 14 cm x W 33 cm x H 47 cm Small: D 10 cm x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Polished Silver Decantor, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Arno"
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver vessel is both beautiful and functional. This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary d...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Contemporary Art Glass Vase / Sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David
By Michael David, Kit Karbler, Blake Street Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Contemporary art glass vase / sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David of Blake Street Glass Studio, circa 1990s. This original design is achieved by their technique of layering, thr...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Rob Sieminski Ceramic Vase, Hand Built, Sculpted, Brown, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Rob Sieminski vase, ceramic. Large chunky hand built, smoke fired, double walled vessel with incised carved decoration on the outer shell and a heart shaped double opening on the top. Signed with the artist's cipher on the underside: 3 rectangular impressions. Rob Sieminski is a full-time potter living in the western mountains of Maine. He has taught ceramics at the Whitemarsh Art Center (PA), the University of Delaware, the Maryland Institute of Art, and West Chester...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Tall STACKED Asymmetric Walnut Vessel, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beauty of Richard’s signature STACKED style is based entirely in the process. This Vessel, as with every STACKED object Richard creates is built, sculpted, and finished entirely ...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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

Capperidicasa Contemporary Italian Marble Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of yellow marble Siena, green Alpi marble and solid wood with including two glasses tubes f...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Ocean Blue Frost
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Luxury Vase #47 "Majestic". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy. 2020
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Tall Abstract Murano Sommerso "Burri" Vase
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina. The shimmering gold hue created is mesmerizing as it captures ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Suzanne Ramie (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura. Large vase in glazed stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Ramie (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura. Large vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in light brown tones and modern design. 1940's. Measures: 41 x 9.5 cm. In very good ...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Ceramic Vessel Vase by British Studio Potter John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with glazed and banded stripes design by British studio ceramist John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1980s. The vessel takes its simple but d...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Golden STAR
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

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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Testosterone Happy Pills Vase in Horizon Blue & Yellow by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy pills in testosterone by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Testosterone D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Luxury Vase #37 "Love Hurts". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vallauris, France. Ceramic vase in surrealist style. Raku-fired glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France. Ceramic vase in surrealist style. Raku-fired glaze. Interior with red glaze. 1960s/70s. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: H 24.0 cm x W 19.0 cm.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Gary DiPasquale Short Lobed & Footed Vase with Bark Textured Exterior
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Short Lobed and Footed Vase with White Bark Textured Exterior and Black Metallic Foot with Black Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Set/6 Ceramic Pots & Vases, White & Pink, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Pots & Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two ceramic pots and four ceramic vases, both waterpro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Red 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 Opalino technique. This method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Artisan Glass Vase by Bob Allen
By Bob Allen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning artisan glass vase by American Artist Bob Allen. The vase shows beautiful combination of colors and is heavy and well made. The piece is ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Modernist Charcoal Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Demilune Embellishments
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

MCR The Stem Vase By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time. Description: Bronze Vase, The Stem Color: Bronze Size: 10Ø x 38.5H cm Material: Bronze Collection: Mid Centur...
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2010s Thai Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Viterra Art Glass Collection Strato Vase
Located in Stratford, CT
The Viterra Gallery Collection is focused on intricate European art glass techniques. It is crafted by a highly specialized team of master blowers with at least 20 years of experienc...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Ogiva Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Ogiva Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in orange, ivory with a streak of red. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Stroll...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Vase by Amaaro, 2022
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary ceramic vase designed and produced by Amaaro, made by hand and enameled with oxides and crystallines, the work becomes a precious and sculptural object, engraved...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Acquamarine 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

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Murano Glass

Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Topaz Glass Vase with Relief Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated glass vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass

Iron pot -Contemporary Japanese Crafts
Located in 加須市, 11
Made of iron, this pot looks as if it has simplified the concept of a vessel and converted it into pixels. The pipes used in industrial products are carefully processed one by one wi...
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2010s Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Signed Carlo Nason Murano Glass Black and White Chrysalis Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Sleek, modern design Chrysalis vase by Murano glass maker Carlo Mason in black and white. Etched maker's mark on underside of base. Excellent pre-owned con...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

"Leg Up" Handmade Terra Cotta Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Naomi S. Clark Materials: Terracotta Dimensions: H 3.5" x W 9.5" x D 5.5" Edition: Unique Naomi Clark is a painter and textile artist currently residing in Norwalk, CT....
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta, Clay

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Sculpture 1980 Kaleidos Italy in Mendini Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ceramic sculpture 1980 Kaleidos Italy, removable flat from the head, ceramic sculpture matte, very beautiful and large size. He remembers the style of the great Mendini.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

"Lovesick" Luxury Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Designed Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Seguso designed Italian art glass vase. Cobalt blue with red and white pattern details. Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Venini Marito E Moglie Vase in Glass and Marble by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Marito E Moglie vase in tea/black/milk-white with marble base by Ettore Sottsass. Limited edition 99 art pieces. Composition of portoro-marble base and blown glasses finished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Medium Troncosfera Vase in Grey by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Cut Glass

Venini Monofiore Apple Green Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Monofiori glass vase in apple green by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Straw-Yellow Red Thread Rim 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

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

Forsythia Ceramic Handmade Vase by Pieces, Modern Customizable Yellow Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora ceramics are cleverly designed to make arranging your flowers easy. So simple you can't mess this up. Pretty. Modern. Call it pretty modern. Each piece is handmade. Shown i...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Deco Large Vase in Rio Green Glass 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Aluminum. Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this aluminum vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporar...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

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