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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Dahlia Perfume Bottle This perfume bottle measures: 3 wide x 1.5 deep x 3.5 inches high Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a cont...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux 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 b...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Spikes Black Ceramic Handmade Planter
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful ceramic handmade planter. Carefully crafted, each black ceramic plant pot is thrown and trimmed on the wheel, and every outer spike is i...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.  
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases and Vessels

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Other

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

Blue Ball Glass Vase by Birgitta Watz for Lindshammar, 1995
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rocking globe-shaped cobalt blue glass vase designed by Birgitta Watz in 1995 and manufactured by Lindshammar in Sweden. Standing on a plane surface th...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Baccarat Structured Clear Crystal Vases, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of two crystal masterpieces of beautiful proportions, these 2 vases crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vases produce a ...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Geometric Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Queens, NY
Large geometric clear glass perfume bottle with a matching stopper
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Glazed ox blood red Dimensions: Ø 14.5 x H 36.5 cm Available in other color options: Glazed amber, glazed red, glazed amethyst, glazed grape, opaline amber, opaline red...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Blue Bugnato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian clear Murano art glass vase hand blown with blue bugnato ashlars / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 20 inches, w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase "SWAN" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase SWAN handcrafted in bronze cod. B002 LN measures: Height 90.0 cm. - Diameter 18.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Bud Vase 3, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
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 bud vase has its own unique for...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian Sommerso murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Oball. In beautiful vintage condition, shows some wear consistent with age in underside of vase(see detail photo). S...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Casa Planter No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in light green Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Casa Planter No1
Casa Planter No1
$957 / item
Unique Glazed Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 19 x W 18 x H 10 cm. Materials: Clay, Glaze, Silk fiber. Made and shipped from the USA. Justyna Bugajczyk is an artist based LA....
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

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

Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Amber Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This magnificent dark amber vase is a true masterpiece, embodying the rich traditions and unparalleled skill of Murano glass artisans. Its deep amber hue, reminiscent of the last lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Surpime Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and rich color, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green exudes both vibrance and refinement. This exquisite creation from the Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Baccarat, Set of 3 Crystal Vases, Printed Polychrome Decoration, France, 2006
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 3 high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat with printed polychrome decoration, multicolored, France 2006. Dimensions: 1. vase H  12,6" (32  cm); D 3,5" (...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

13 Malide Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The 13 Malide glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Malide Glass” collection. Made in Murano glass, and signed on the base “E.Sottsa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Enric Miralles Spanish 'Gerro' Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gerro is a small vase that reproduces the large ones built in the Diagonal Mar Park in Barcelona, a project by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. Made in glazed porcelain with ...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ribera Handmade Tall Coastal Vase - Stoneware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful coastal vase crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this white matte vase showcases a distinctive ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

9” Tall Dark Cobalt Blue Art Glass Hand-blown Vase w/ Ruffle Top
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 9” Tall cobalt blue glass hand-blown vase with a ruffled rim by AAC Handcrafted. The vase features a beautifully transparent, blue, cone-shaped vase with a clear glass base....
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Avventurina, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown Murano glass vase meticulously crafted in rich shifting shades of turquoise with bands of gold avventurina that shimmer and vanish with the changes in light. The elegant a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Round Crystal Vase by Pierangelo Gallotti & Luigi Radice, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural Italian cut crystal vase designed by Pierangelo Gallotti & Luigi Radice in the 1960s. Produced by Fontana Arte, one of Italy’s most esteemed glass manufacturers, its...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Chrome

Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Flower Vase V
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white ceramic flower vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the l...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in France...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

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

Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers Larg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

New Modern Side Table in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table S in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the L version The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo Si...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Turned Wood Sculptural Vase 'Anni L' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
This cypress wood vase is designed by Massimo Barbierato and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The material look is emphasized by the...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Vases and Vessels

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Shell, Eggshell

Giant Promotional Perfume Bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant promotional perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris. Promotional perfume bottle, Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, giant perfume bottle, diamond-shaped cap. H: 18 cm, D: 15 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Smokey Gold with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Red
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Yellow, Green and Pink by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Tall Vase in Tobacco with Clear Base
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This piece is a striking example of modern Murano glass artistry. This piece stands out with its warm, amber hue that evokes the rich tones of tobacco leaves, encapsulated in a sleek...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Bertil Vallien Cameo Midnight sky Vase with Ravens Crows Kosta Boda Atelier 1992
Located in Mobile, AL
Bertil's work is often haunting, but this bottle vase is ready for display or perhaps for the most adventurous as a container for your personal witch's brew. A entire layer of end of day type scattered glass has been cameo acid cut back to reveal a frosted midnight blue glass underlayer. But, just look at these birds. Ravens, crows... certainly birds of the night. A taller neck than I have seen before and the slight slumping and bubbled inclusions reinforce the visual message that this is both art and handicraft. The fortuitous bold coloration of the birds makes the pattern boldly assert. Marked Kosta Boda Atelier 92 and B Vallien...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

1990s Dutch Design Plexiglass Red Vase Within a Green Vase
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The archetypical red transparant vase fits exactly in the green transparent vase, which slides around it like a mould. Together they form a two-tone block vase with three openings of...
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1990s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plexiglass

Myface Eden C Fiberglass Outdoor Planter
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter C allows to curate the perfect ambiance, blending nature with refined design to create a truly inspiring environment. With its geometric form, it enhances any décor with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Moor heads, Collection of 3, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

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

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Flat Vase Project by 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Shiny White. Designed by Project 213A in 2021. Handmade Stoneware. Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version, and with a rotating mechanism. The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collect...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

A Pair of SCANDINAVIAN GLASS VASES, by PER LUTKEN, for HOLMEGAARD, Denmark 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of asymetrical cylindrical or tube blown vases, Modernist, Forme-Libre, 2 high and low purple blue blown glass vases, both acide signed and dated under the base by...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Roger Herman Erotic Ceramic Vessel with Deconstructed Rim, Signed and Dated 97'
By Roger Herman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original ceramic vessel with an erotic theme by Roger Herman, signed and dated RH 97. Rim of vase is intentionally 'chipped' aka deconstructed. This piece is believed to be import...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

New Modern Side Table in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the S version The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo S...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Orange Dark Lavender
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear orange, matt dark lavender. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Special Vase L Resin Red Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti Special Vase - Clear aqua and coral red Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear aqua,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Casa Planter No1
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in Sorbet Pink Designed by Project 213A in 2023 Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Casa Planter No1
Casa Planter No1
$957 / item
New Modern Flower Vase in 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

Ikkat Planter Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Ikkat Planter Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Unfurling ceaselessly, India discovers its eternal muse in the realm of textiles. From the liquid silks of the South to the intric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s. Entirely handmade in the 1980s, this pair of cone vases is an artwork by...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Porcelain Vase in the Style of Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A porcelain vase with black / white and gold designs of the Louis Vuitton Logo with Flower pattern. With a size and width that work wel...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Golden heart Vase, with metal support base. Porcelain, Gold leaf. Handmade Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
No description provided
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

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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