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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 20 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Luster, Stoneware

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 5 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Blackened and waxed iron Mathematically designed and hand-wrought, this vessel uses 10-facets to help form this unique object that adds depth and...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel, Iron

Black and White Art Glass Vase in the Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
A striking black and white 'handkerchief' art glass vase or vessel in the style of 20th century Italian designer, Venini. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 6" depth x 5.5" height. - Other white art glass vases shown available separately. - Black cocktail table shown search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314224058842 - Italian glass...
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Early 2000s Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vases with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, rotating, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version, and without a rotating mechanism. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova coll...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Crystal Square Architectural Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, yet purely elegant and Architectural bud vase of solid crystal with a hole bore offset to hold a bud. The form is the look here and the simple lines make this a hit with o...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Contemporary Ceramic Bosco Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
The Cartocci Paper Clay collection is comprised of unique paper clay ceramic sculptures, each piece with its own distinct personality. They are entirely handmade, which can result in...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Y Limited Edition Vase in Wood and Murano Glass for Flowers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Y vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Italian Silver Plated Soliflore Handled Vases, Sophisticated Design
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of gorgeous Silver plated Ewer Vases expertly crafted in Italy. These elegant vases boast a gracefully curved handle and a sophisticated mode...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Serpentine Decanter Snake Animal Liquor Bar Whisky
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A mesmerizing hand-blown glass creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Decanter is a striking piece from the Serpentine Collection, where art and symbolism intertwine with exquis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Large Vase by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large vase by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter 31 cm x H 34...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase XL, Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic ash vase. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and is glazed with a coppery green glaze on the top contrasting a speckled matte white bottom. Asse...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Venini Murano glass vase - signed "Venini Italia," ca. 1960s-70s.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant Murano blown glass vase, Venini production, with engraved signature on the base "Venini Italia".The body, with a flattened globular shape, has a delicate amethyst hue with a ...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Travertine Trieste Big Vase by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Travertine Trieste Big Vase by Andrea Bonini Limited Edition Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 40 cm. Materials: Travertine and natural brass. Made in Italy. Limited series, numbered and signed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Travertine, Brass

Hand Cut Ellipses Modern Crystal Vase: Arcaico Handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses Hand-Cut Lead Crystal Vase – Luxury Art Deco-Inspired Centerpiece in Gray, Black and Clear crystal The Ellipses is a striking hand-cut crystal vase designed by our founder...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Small Dichas Hanging Planter by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Small dichas hanging planter by Cristina Celestino. Materials: PVC strings made from recycled plastic Dimensions: D 40 x H 17 cm Available in colo...
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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PVC

Venini Battuto Multicolor Vase in Light Green & Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuto bicolor vase in light green/red by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. Blown handmade glass, realized with the “Incalmo” technique, then cut....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Medium Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D12 x H22 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: Different colors a...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the luxurious allure of this exquisite Murano glass vase, a testament to the masterful craftsmanship and rich heritage of Venetian artistry. Handcrafted by skilled artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental French Moderne Verdigris Bronze Vase , Manner of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental French Moderne Bronze Vase with Verdigris Patina, in the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat, 1950s A striking French Moderne cast bronze vase of impressive weight and presence, ...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Green Mottled Murano Art Glass Vase, Italian Organic Modern Manner of Cenedese
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Murano art glass vase, crafted in Italy and designed in the manner of Cenedese, known for its expressive use of color and softly rounded organic forms. The vase features a...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Blown Glass

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Shadow Sculptures Set Raku Ceramic White Black
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Double Shadow Sculpture Set A work of harmonization of darkness and light, cold and heat: yin e yang. Wonderful twin spherical sculptures with b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Viridian: Green Persian Marble Plant Stand with Onyx Details and Organic Design
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Viridian, a distinctive plant stand that epitomizes luxury and elegance. Crafted from solid Green Persian marble and adorned with intricate onyx details, Viridian is desi...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Onyx

Contemporary Hand Blown Transparent Glass "Buffalo Jar" by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Buffalo Jar, a stunning handmade creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite jar is a distinguished piece from the enchanting Little Animals Collection, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42 Black bottle: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm Steel bottle: 24 x 5 x H 41,5 cm Materia...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Citron Yellow Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is glazed in cheerful citron-yellow glaze. The vase features a rounded, globular body and a narro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This extraordinary vase from Wiseman Ceramics is a celebration of power, symbolism, and South African artistry. Sculpted with dramatic flair, the pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Carrot Flower Vase, by Nathalie du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Carrot ceramic vase was originally designed by Nathalie du Pasquier in 1985 for Memphis Milano. The transmuted ceramic arises in geometric compositions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Coccio Glass Vase in Tea and Ivory by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and fine line drawn pattern across glass surface. Featured in tea and ivory colored class designed in 1984. Perfect for indoor home decor as c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjørn Wiinblad Porcelain Pillow Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line, Germany, c.1980.
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Modern Waterford Evolution Large Optic Opal Opalescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Waterford Evolution Large Optic Opal Opalescent Art Glass Vase
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in dusty black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Studio Venini Spherical Table Lamp Model "Pallotta", Murano, 1970s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful table lamp from the ''Pallotta'' series in talpa glass and polychrome hand blowed glass balls inside. Designed by Studio Venini during the 1970s this table la...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo Simonetti, offer a versatile way to add p...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Marga VI Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga VI Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 23,5 x H 22 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. Please contact us. Based in Spain, Canoa Lab...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Esopo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Esopo vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 21 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Contemporary ceramic vase in white, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Plate

Echo Hand Built Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution. Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Alioth Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alioth Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1983. The Venetian glass vase features blue fusions and black threads. Signed on the base. Ettore Sottsass was b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Mermerlada Estudio Blue and White Glass DNA Vases by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue and white glass pieces attached together. BD Barcelona designed by Mermelada Estudio.
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase XL Resin Yellow Ruby Pink Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra colour vase - Matt Warm Yellow, Dark Ruby, Clear Pink, Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories Made from mahogany with a copper insert and matching copper label, this tall weed holder was designed by Frank Llo...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Modern Matte Gold Modern Skyscraper Vase Sculptures Pair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of modern matte gold vases. They look like a pair of skyscrapers! Purchased from an interior designer’s Palm Springs area estate sale. Done in the style of 80s Donna Karan hom...
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2010s Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Trio of Don Shepherd Hand Crafted Glass Bent Spiral Neck Vases for Blenko 1988
Located in Miami, FL
Blenko Set of 3 of Bent Spiral Neck Bottle Vases, in three heights, created by Don Shepherd in 1988. This designed makes its debut in the 1988 Blenko catalog and assigned number 8827...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

New Modern Flower Vase in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Marga II Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga II Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 23 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. Please contact us. Based in Spain, Canoa Lab...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Plain Ruby Red Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Jano Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 37 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Material...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware

New Modern Vase in Various Marble, Creator Arthur Arbesser STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black Marquinia, white Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles. Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Set of 4 Dark Grey Big Sphere Vases Bubl by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 dark grey big sphere vases Bubl by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 31,5 / W 14 / H 45 cm Materials: ceramic The Sphere c...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus Vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Amber and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, im...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Ceramic Pottery Vase Realized by Josette Miquel Handmade Folk Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Josette Miquel French handmade pottery vase realized circa 1980 by French artist Josette Miquel. Elegant bird and board decoration. Stoneware c...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Zellique Art Glass Heart Bud Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful art glass bud vase by Zellique of Benicia California. A vibrant cobalt blue center is encased in textured clear glass. Signed on the base.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

New modern Flower Vase in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
Located in Toledo, OH
Art glass vase titled "Ariel" by designer Ingeborg Lundin (Swedish, 1921-1992) for Orrefors. Captivating art glass vase in rich purple color surrounded by faces in profile. This heav...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Bud Vase Collection, Including Four Vases and Watering Can
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bad vase has its own unique for...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

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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