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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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Art Glass

Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designe...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

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

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Glass, Wood

Twenty-Seven Woods Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"Twenty-Seven Woods" Chinese Artificial Flower Vase U by Ettore Sottsass: A Masterpiece of Limited Edition Design Presenting the exquisite "Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artifici...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Wood

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro large Glossy - Transparent vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Miniature "Open Minds" Art Glass Vase by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature "Open Minds" art glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1980s. This beautiful piece is hand painted and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. T...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Black Marble Low Pedestal Cylinder
Located in Mexico City, MX
Monterrey black marble carved cylinder. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 addi...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Hand Crafted Green Murano Glass Dot Vase 2024
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece uses applied glass "buttons" infused with gold inclusions to add texture and dimension to the vibrant green glass surface. The shimmering inclusions create additional layers of depth and dimension within each button, further enhancing the beauty of this vase. The Dot vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano 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

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Wonderful B.A.G Barovier & Toso Czech Republic Art Glass Signed Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful B.A.G Barovier & Toso Czech Republic Art Glass signed vase. Etched on the underside of the vase it reads "B.A.G" but I cannot make out ...
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20th Century Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Set Salta Leather Cream & Sugar Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Salta Leather Coffee & Cream , Alpaca Silver and Goat Leather (3 pieces) 1 Salta Rectangular Tray 8" x 5" x 0.5" 1 Salta Sugar Pot with Spoon 2.2" x 2.5" 1 Salta Creamer 2.75" x ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Big, Large Miss Dior Perfume Bottle, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large Miss Dior perfume bottle, XXth century. Giant Miss Dior perfume bottle, XXth century, without perfume. H: 19cm, W: 17,5cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

SET Glaciar Short, Tall, Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Flower Vases
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
9.8" x 6.3" x 4.7" 11.3" x 7" x 5.8" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, b...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

Dina Angel-Wing Raku Ikebana Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Dina Angel-Wing Raku Ikebana Vase, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Set of 2 Osaka Bowls Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 osaka bowls big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 25 / W 25 / H 22 cm Materials: Fiber Concrete Osaka is inspired by ceramic...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Concrete

Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Steve Chase....
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Paul Hilditch Moorcroft Limited Edition London Architectural Riverscape Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Moorcroft London Architectural limited edition vase recording Docklands to The City of London from the embankment by Paul Hilditch and conceived in 2011. This large tall bulbous vase is richly glazed with tour-de-force tubelining skills with three scenes framed between tall ornate Victorian gas lights. The scenes run from Docklands with the river Thames in the foreground with the Thames Barrier and with the Dome overshadowed by the tall and iconic architectural buildings which make up the famous Docklands skyline. The second scene shows the large dome of St Pauls Cathedral with an iconic London red double decker bus in the foreground with the third scene showing one of the most iconic buildings of modern London the Gherkin set amidst the tall City of London buildings. All in all a spectacular and exceptional vase not only by its sheer size but the incredible way it has been decorated. It is recorded by Moorcroft as ' Every once in a while, Moorcroft create a vase that is magical. Paul Hilditch’s magnificent London is a celebration of England’s capital, framing the new architecture of the city with wonderful Victorian gas lamps...
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2010s English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase with geometric pattern
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hans Merz for Meissen. Large porcelain vase in a modern design with a geometric pattern and white glaze. Model number 50231. Approximately from the 1970s. Marked. Third factory quali...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

DeCastelli Rocco 147 Vase in Brass by Stefano Dussin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear examples of the preciousness of metal in all its variations, Rocco and Lolita are decorative elements characterized by pure and essential lines. Two structures that play with l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Jørgen Mogensen Vase for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen dark glazed stoneware vase with raised birds design. The vase is signed with 3 blue waves for Royal Copenhagen and the monogram JM for Jørgen Mo...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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

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Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Ninfea Corteccia Texture Beige and White Footed Bowl
Located in Porcia, IT
This versatile vase features a classical, two-tiered silhouette turned on its head: the base is a small, narrow cylinder superimposed by a second, larger cylindrical tier that seemin...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black Iroko Wood Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Goblet bowl, signed Arno Declercq Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H 5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H Material: Iroko Wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Steel Bottle by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel bottle by Lukasz Friedrich. Dimensions: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm. Materials: Steel, Black Patina. Lukasz Friedrich (born 1980), lives and works...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Contemporary Organic Form, Rustic Brown Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Tumbo Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 26 x D 10 x H 36 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materia...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Earthenware

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Turquoise Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with 24karat Gold Flecks and Bubble Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase is a striking testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano’s master glassmakers. This tall and substantial vase is meticulously hand-crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a striking fusion of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary luxury. Expertly created using traditional Mura...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Onyx Stone Modernist Lidded Jar, Italy, 1980's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Onyx Stone Modernist Lidded Jar, Italy, 1980's.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx

Murano Brass and Glass Vase
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
One of a kind Murano glass and brass vase.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

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

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

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Wood

Hand-Blown Glass Vase by Chihuly
Located in Austin, TX
Hand-blown glass vase by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. This piece has lovely red and green tones with a neon yellow rim. We love the organic, asymmetrical shape. This piece is ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white. 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

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

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Contemporary Burnt and Wazed Oak Large Black Disk Tray by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray large black by Arno Declercq. Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm. Meterials: burned and waxed Oak. Signed by Arno Declercq. Arno Declercq Belgia...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Oak

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

Boboda Power Amethyst Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid addition to a Classic living room, eclectic entryway, or modern study, this stunning vase was crafted of crystal in a sublime amethyst color. The deep burgundy hue is encl...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Titus I Large Blown Glass Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Titus I is a large pink blown grass vase with a gunmetal stand. The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

1994 Nambé Studio Vase Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1994 Nambé Studio Vase Silver metals 3 diameter x 10.75 h Preowned vintage condition Refer to images
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

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

ANGEL GREEN&WHITE - Terracotta- XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
The collection is called "Colors is Life." This project aims to see the realization of a two-dimensional vision of drawing taking shape in space. As usual, these are pieces made enti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Martha Sturdy Resin Vase, Pair Available
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an original Martha Sturdy vase, she is a well known listed Canadian artist who creates these handmade masterpieces that are very collectible. Her signature brass artist tag i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Contemporary Glass “Vortex" Sculptural Vase by, Kit Karbler & Michael David
Located in Englewood, NJ
A contemporary American Studio art glass layered cut and polished handcrafted “Vortex” sculptural vessel by, Kit Karbler & Michael David of B...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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

Murano Glass Tobacco “Burri” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Single vase from the Island  of Murano outside of Venice, Italy. This piece is hand blown in a tobacco color glass. The organic shape is an homage to Alberto Burri. Created by A. Donna.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Modern Limited Edition Paper Sculptural Vase Daniele Papuli Dilmos Black White
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural vase from "Paperwords Collection" made of strips of cardboard used for proofreading typographical printing sheet. Paper recovered and reused. Cut profiles reveal signs, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Artisan Bronze Murano Pulegoso Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This visually intricate, handcrafted piece is a combination of contemporary design and classic Murano glass-making technique. The result is a stunning and elegant piece of glassware ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

New Modern Candle Holder in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Candle Holder 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

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

1970s Modern Orange and White Murano Glass Vase in the manner of Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Created in the iconic "Fazzoletto" (handkerchief) style, this vase features a graceful, asymmetrical, and ruffled rim that captures a sense of movement and fluidity. The classic desi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome L vase A bulging body marked by generous curves and enlivened by tiny dark speckles defines this exquisite ceramic vase, whose characteristic, delicate cracks result from a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vintage Murano Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Red, Charcoal, Orange Sommerso Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and heavy Italian Murano hand blown glass vase or vessel is by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese and is vintage from the 70's. It is flat cut polished top and has the sommer...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Warwick Parker English Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality salt glazed studio pottery bottle flagon shaped vase by Dorset based potter Warwick Parker (b.1940) dating from the 20th century. Th...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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