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Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

POSTMODERN STYLE

Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.

ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Emerges during the 1960s; popularity explodes during the ’80s
  • A reaction to prevailing conventions of modernism by mainly American architects
  • Architect Robert Venturi critiques modern architecture in his Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966)
  • Theorist Charles Jencks, who championed architecture filled with allusions and cultural references, writes The Language of Post-Modern Architecture (1977)
  • Italian design collective the Memphis Group, also known as Memphis Milano, meets for the first time (1980) 
  • Memphis collective debuts more than 50 objects and furnishings at Salone del Milano (1981)
  • Interest in style declines, minimalism gains steam

CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Dizzying graphic patterns and an emphasis on loud, off-the-wall colors
  • Use of plastic and laminates, glass, metal and marble; lacquered and painted wood 
  • Unconventional proportions and abundant ornamentation
  • Playful nods to Art Deco and Pop art

POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.

Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendinia onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.

Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group,  which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.

Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals. 

After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.

On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.

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Style: Post-Modern
A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini
A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini

A Rare 1980s Minimalist Silver Plated Round Design Vase by Lino Sabattini

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This post-modern vase designed by Lino Sabattini exemplifies the clean, sleek aesthetic typical of Sabattini's work and the minimalist movement of the era. This vase features a perfe...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Massive Tessellated Stone Floor Vase in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills
Massive Tessellated Stone Floor Vase in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills

Massive Tessellated Stone Floor Vase in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills

By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Massive Tessellated Stone Floor Vase in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills, circa 1980s. This impressive, tessellated stone floor vase, in the style of Marquis of Beverly Hills an...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass

Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural vintage vase is decorated with free-flowing fused red and yellow glass designs on mottled pink glass background; colored glass encases clear glass core, with clear glass ...

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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Small Postmodern, Green Murano Glass, Bottle Vase by Nason, 1980's, Italy
Small Postmodern, Green Murano Glass, Bottle Vase by Nason, 1980's, Italy

Small Postmodern, Green Murano Glass, Bottle Vase by Nason, 1980's, Italy

By Vincenzo Nason & Cie

Located in Glasgow, GB

Small Postmodern style Murano Glass bottle vase by Nason. Handcrafted from mint green Murano glass in the form of a double gourd shape. The exterior is detailed with smooth linear s...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Red & Opalescent Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper
Vintage Murano Red & Opalescent Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Vintage Murano Red & Opalescent Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite vintage Murano glass perfume bottle features a striking combination of deep ruby red glass framed by clear ribbed layers, creating a captivating optical depth. Its ele...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Ettore Sottsass Model 585 Oxblood Red Ceramic Vase, Il Sestante, Italy, 1961
Ettore Sottsass Model 585 Oxblood Red Ceramic Vase, Il Sestante, Italy, 1961

Ettore Sottsass Model 585 Oxblood Red Ceramic Vase, Il Sestante, Italy, 1961

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional example of Ettore Sottsass’ early ceramic production, this striking vase—model 585—was designed in 1960 and realized circa 1961 by the Società Ceramica Toscana di Figl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass "Lisboa" Vase
Murano Glass "Lisboa" Vase

Murano Glass "Lisboa" Vase

Located in NICE, FR

This Murano glass vase is a refined expression of light, color, and exceptional craftsmanship. Its sculptural surface is articulated with vibrant, jewel-like glass spheres that creat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

Fast Vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal, Gilt Porcelain, Circa 2000
Fast Vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal, Gilt Porcelain, Circa 2000

Fast Vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal, Gilt Porcelain, Circa 2000

By Rosenthal, Cedric Ragot

Located in San Francisco, US

Cédric Ragot was an iconic designer that is only gaining more recognition with each passing year. “Fast,” created for Rosenthal, exemplifies his genius—a dynamic explosion frozen in ...

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Early 2000s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

L´Étoile De Mer Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas
L´Étoile De Mer Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

L´Étoile De Mer Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

Located in Geneve, CH

L´Étoile De Mer Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas Dimensions: ⌀ 24 x H 26 cm Materials: Beige sandstone "Drawing on her extensive travels to Japan, Mexico, and Morocco, Lou Thomas ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sandstone

Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier
Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier

Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier

By Gilbert Portanier

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Postmodern Alta Mira Series Ceramic Vase by Gilbert Portanier for Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. ...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Alessandro Mendini & Lapo Binazzi for Alessi, Vase '100% Make Up', Italy 1992
Alessandro Mendini & Lapo Binazzi for Alessi, Vase '100% Make Up', Italy 1992

Alessandro Mendini & Lapo Binazzi for Alessi, Vase '100% Make Up', Italy 1992

A postmodern limited-edition porcelain vase with lid from the first edition of the “100% Make-Up” series by Alessi Tendentse, Italy, released in 1992. The vase’s shape was designed...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Red Millefiori & Murine Vase, Murano Glass In Style of Dino Martens 1980s
Large Red Millefiori & Murine Vase, Murano Glass In Style of Dino Martens 1980s

Large Red Millefiori & Murine Vase, Murano Glass In Style of Dino Martens 1980s

By Dino Martens

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Murano glass vase was made in flask shape with graphic abstract patterns on both back and front sizes of the vase. The solid red glass gather was decorated with fused multic...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine, Glass

Dolium Vase in Stoneware, Slip & Oxydes by Robin Kerr
Dolium Vase in Stoneware, Slip & Oxydes by Robin Kerr

Dolium Vase in Stoneware, Slip & Oxydes by Robin Kerr

Located in Geneve, CH

Dolium Vase in Stoneware, Slip & Oxydes by Robin Kerr Unique Piece Dimensions: D 51 x W 51 x H 92 cm. Materials: Stoneware, slip, and oxydes. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist li...

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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Other

1980's Postmodern Geometric Bud Vase in Stainless Steel
1980's Postmodern Geometric Bud Vase in Stainless Steel

1980's Postmodern Geometric Bud Vase in Stainless Steel

By Paul Evans

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice geometric design brushed stainless mix with polished stainless bud vase, circa 1980's , nice clean lines for mid-century, Danish Modern Decor.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg — Limited Edition Stoneware Pumpkin, 1989
Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg — Limited Edition Stoneware Pumpkin, 1989

Paul Hoff for Gustavsberg — Limited Edition Stoneware Pumpkin, 1989

By Paul Hoff, Gustavberg

Located in Bochum, NRW

A rare and beautifully crafted stoneware pumpkin by renowned Swedish designer Paul Hoff, produced by Gustavsberg in 1989. This striking piece comes from a limited edition of only 15...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ajeto Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade Gold Plated Metal 1989 Czechoslovakia
Ajeto Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade Gold Plated Metal 1989 Czechoslovakia

Ajeto Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade Gold Plated Metal 1989 Czechoslovakia

By Driade, B. Sipek

Located in San Diego, CA

Colorless, transparent cobalt non-lead glasses, metallic gold; blown with hot applications, hand forged and gilded metal, adhered. Tall blown vessel consisting of two equal conical ...

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20th Century Czech Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s
Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

Purple & green Murano Glass Flasks by Venini, 1980s

By Laura Diaz de Santillana, Venini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 2 small decorative Murano flasks designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini in the 1980s. the green flask shows a visible small chip at the neck as stated in p...

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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s
Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s

Polychrome Ceramic Vase by Carlo Zauli, 1960s

By Carlo Zauli

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Single flower vase in polychrome ceramic, signed on the bottom. Carlo Zauli (Faenza, 19 August 1926 - Faenza, 14 January 2002).

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1960s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio
Ceramic Vase by Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio

Ceramic Vase by Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio

By Claudia Frignani, Wunderkammer Studio

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Ceramic Vase by Claudia Frignani for Wunderkammer Studio's limited Lefka collection. Claudia Frignani is a Milan-based designer, ceramic artist, and creator known for her unique scu...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Shiro Kuramata Pink Vase
Shiro Kuramata Pink Vase

Shiro Kuramata Pink Vase

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Small model. Acrylic block which pink is inside and glass tube.  

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

White Art Glass Vase with Abstract Design Postmodern
White Art Glass Vase with Abstract Design Postmodern

White Art Glass Vase with Abstract Design Postmodern

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, tall and substantial abstract clear and white opaline art glass vase with a slight iridescence, Postmodern design, circa late-20th century. Center 'ball' area has an abstract design of clear and twisted white art glass. Very good condition as shown in images and video. No chips noted. Dimensions: 4.25" diameter x 15" height. For black and white handkerchief...

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1990s European Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large 1990s Postmodern Handcrafted Ceramic Floor Vase Signed by the Artist.
Large 1990s Postmodern Handcrafted Ceramic Floor Vase Signed by the Artist.

Large 1990s Postmodern Handcrafted Ceramic Floor Vase Signed by the Artist.

Located in Miami, FL

Large Postmodern Handcrafted Ceramic Floor Vase Signed by the American Artist Patricia A Beatty. Dated 1993 Features a large-sized urn shaped with an abstract configuration of color...

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1990s American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pair of Postmodern Italian Marble Vases
Pair of Postmodern Italian Marble Vases

Pair of Postmodern Italian Marble Vases

$520Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Postmodern Italian Marble Vases

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous pair of postmodern Italian marble vases, circa 1970s. Striking tan, brown, white and cream fleck throughout each vase. The pair are in ve...

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Gaya Vase by Moldra
Gaya Vase by Moldra

Gaya Vase by Moldra

$1,052 / item

Gaya Vase by Moldra

Located in Geneve, CH

Gaya Vase by Moldra Dimensions: D 38 x H 28 cm Materials: Stoneware Moldra is a ceramic studio devoted to sculptural vases and objects. Rooted in the ancestral hand-building techniq...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Gaetano Pesce Half Ball Vase with Big Surprise Base, Meritalia, 2010
Gaetano Pesce Half Ball Vase with Big Surprise Base, Meritalia, 2010

Gaetano Pesce Half Ball Vase with Big Surprise Base, Meritalia, 2010

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

1st edition Gaetano Pesce half ball vase for Meritalia with the big surprise base. Fantastic and rare example of Pesce’s exquisite ability with resin. The wo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Versace & Archimede Seguso Murano Blown Glass Footed Vase
Versace & Archimede Seguso Murano Blown Glass Footed Vase

Versace & Archimede Seguso Murano Blown Glass Footed Vase

By Archimede Seguso, Gianni Versace

Located in Downingtown, PA

Couture Glass: Gianni Versace by Archimede Seguso Murano Vase, circa 1990 A superb example of late-20th-century design collaboration, this Murano blown glass footed vase embodies th...

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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Fiorucci Canister Italy, c. 1980
Fiorucci Canister Italy, c. 1980

Fiorucci Canister Italy, c. 1980

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

This is a tall metal canister with a matching lid by Fiorucci, made in Italy circa the 1980s. The image is repeated on both sides.

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso
White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso

White, Black and Blue Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug / Vase in the Style of Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in France, 1960s - 1970s. It is made in white hand-painted ceramic with blue and black motifs, that recalls Pablo Picasso's style. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show ...

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1970s French Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Ritratto Blue Wall Hanging Flower Vase Alessandro Mendini Postmodern
Ritratto Blue Wall Hanging Flower Vase Alessandro Mendini Postmodern

Ritratto Blue Wall Hanging Flower Vase Alessandro Mendini Postmodern

By Marutomi, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

"Ritratto" flower vase for the wall designed by Alessandro Mendini for Marutomi. Designed in the late 90s and start production in 2000. No longer production. New old stock in box. W...

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Early 2000s Japanese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Plastic

Scents of Spring Heritage Vase by deBlona
Scents of Spring Heritage Vase by deBlona

Scents of Spring Heritage Vase by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Scents of Spring Heritage Vase by deBlona Dimensions: W 38 x D 25 x H 63 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Colors: Deruta blue, copper green, yellow, orange, vanadium, purple, carmine red. T...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

La Sirene Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas
La Sirene Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

La Sirene Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

Located in Geneve, CH

La Sirene Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas Dimensions: ⌀ 38 x H 26 cm Materials: Beige sandstone "Drawing on her extensive travels to Japan, Mexico, and Morocco, Lou Thomas is pas...

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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sandstone

Handblown Murano Glass Vase in Female Torso Form, White & Brown, 1980s
Handblown Murano Glass Vase in Female Torso Form, White & Brown, 1980s

Handblown Murano Glass Vase in Female Torso Form, White & Brown, 1980s

Located in Toronto, CA

A sculptural handblown glass vase in the form of a female torso, crafted in Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. The piece features an elegant marbled pattern in crisp white with flowing dark...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Prophetia Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr
Prophetia Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Prophetia Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr

Located in Geneve, CH

Prophetia Vase in Wheel-Thrown Glazed Stoneware by Robin Kerr Unique Piece Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 52 cm. Materials: Stoneware. Robin Kerr is a Swiss ceramic artist living and w...

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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Shiro Kuramata flower vase pale pink acrylic Japanese minimalist style
Shiro Kuramata flower vase pale pink acrylic Japanese minimalist style

Shiro Kuramata flower vase pale pink acrylic Japanese minimalist style

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

Black Ceramic Perpetual Face Vase in the Style of Piero Fornasetti by TMS 2005
Black Ceramic Perpetual Face Vase in the Style of Piero Fornasetti by TMS 2005

Black Ceramic Perpetual Face Vase in the Style of Piero Fornasetti by TMS 2005

By Piero Fornasetti, TMS

Located in Troy, MI

Multi face ceramic vase in black by TMS Inc Vitruvian Collection 2005 Perpetual face design in the style of Piero Fornasetti Signed and dated to lower edge 8 inch diameter 9.5 inc...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Murano Glass Vase with Bullicante, Gold Leaf, 1980s, Italy
Miniature Murano Glass Vase with Bullicante, Gold Leaf, 1980s, Italy

Miniature Murano Glass Vase with Bullicante, Gold Leaf, 1980s, Italy

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Glasgow, GB

A miniature Murano glass vase in vivid emerald green, attributed to Archimede Seguso and crafted in Italy circa 1980s. This small Italian art glass vase exemplifies the technical fin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.2  by Alexandria Roby
Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.2  by Alexandria Roby

Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.2 by Alexandria Roby

Located in Geneve, CH

Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.2 by Alexandria Roby Dimensions: D 17.78 x H 20.32 cm Materials: Black and White Stoneware Lined with Bronze Glaze Colors - Sandstone/Ivory or Onyx/Iv...

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2010s American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Le Poisson Globe Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas
Le Poisson Globe Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

Le Poisson Globe Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

Located in Geneve, CH

Le Poisson Globe Vase by Lou Thomas Dimensions: ⌀ 26 x H 26 cm Materials: Beige sandstone "Drawing on her extensive travels to Japan, Mexico, and Morocco, Lou Thomas is passionate a...

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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sandstone

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Ilios" by Florio Keramia 1990s
Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Ilios" by Florio Keramia 1990s

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase "Ilios" by Florio Keramia 1990s

By Florio Keramia

Located in Debrecen, HU

This beautiful Florio Keramia ceramic vase features an abstract pattern and a glossy finish. The Ilios model is a handmade, postmodern style piece measuring 19 cm long, 24 cm wide an...

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1990s European Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Colin Reid glass studio early perfume bottle/vessel 1987.
Colin Reid glass studio early perfume bottle/vessel 1987.

Colin Reid glass studio early perfume bottle/vessel 1987.

By Colin Reid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful early perfume bottle in cast glass with red and blue integrated fused and frosted surfaces Pyramid shape and glass stopper . Signed and dated 1987 plus R248 numbers .

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1980s British Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Modern Mirrored Planter Cachepot Jardinière, circa 1970s
Modern Mirrored Planter Cachepot Jardinière, circa 1970s

Modern Mirrored Planter Cachepot Jardinière, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A substantial square mirrored planter cachepot jardinière, '70s Modern/Postmodern period, circa 1970s. Entire piece is mirror with a graduated design. A great piece for a plant or fl...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Vase in Ruby Red
Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Vase in Ruby Red

Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Vase in Ruby Red

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Val Saint Lambert Cut Glass Vase in Ruby Red Val Saint Lambert cut glass vase in a ruby ​​red hue. It features oval panels carved with detailed floral motifs, alternating with areas ...

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20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

AMANO - Vintage Ceramic Vase - Rich Red Glaze - Germany - Late 20th Century
AMANO - Vintage Ceramic Vase - Rich Red Glaze - Germany - Late 20th Century

AMANO - Vintage Ceramic Vase - Rich Red Glaze - Germany - Late 20th Century

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Chatham, ON

AMANO - Vintage ceramic vase - rich red glaze - bullet shape - signed on the base - impressed model number '629-18' - Germany - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no l...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Meritalia Flower Vase / Orange and Green by Gaetano Pesce
Meritalia Flower Vase / Orange and Green by Gaetano Pesce

Meritalia Flower Vase / Orange and Green by Gaetano Pesce

By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

Each vase by Edizioni del Pesce embodies a singular and unrepeatable identity, telling a different story through innovative shapes, intricate details and a varied chromatic range. Th...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery
Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery

Crystalline Glaze Ceramic Vase, Red and Beige, American Art Studio Pottery

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The monumental studio pottery ceramic vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in striking, dark red and beige palette. The vase was hand thrown on a wheel; beige color crystals on ombre colored base, shifting from purplish tones on top to deep, dark red on the bottom, were grown in a kiln during a very long, controlled firing. Each crystalline piece is unique due to the nature of the glaze. The vase was allowed to develop an abundance of distinct, graphic crystals, creating a free-flowing abstract pattern and adding rich texture to the minimally shaped piece. The vase was made by Wizards of Clay...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

A monumental caged art glass vase by Vanessa Mitrani, signed, late 20th century
A monumental caged art glass vase by Vanessa Mitrani, signed, late 20th century

A monumental caged art glass vase by Vanessa Mitrani, signed, late 20th century

By Vanessa Mitrani

Located in View Park, CA

A large art glass bulbous caged vase by Vanessa Mitrani, late 20th century. In a brilliant persimmon hue and caged in metal, this piece is at once statement and sophisticated. Signed...

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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002
Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002

Italian Unique Prototype Vase Veronese in Murano Glass by Cleto Munari, 2002

By Cleto Munari

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Post-modern Unique prototype vase Veronese in Murano glass by Cleto Munari, 2002 Vase mod. Veronese in black Murano glass, unique piece as a prototype of the vase that later...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Zebra Planter by Deetee Home
Zebra Planter by Deetee Home

Zebra Planter by Deetee Home

Located in Geneve, CH

Zebra Planter by Deetee Home Dimensions: D 41.656 x H 76.2 cm Materials: Fibre-reinforced plastic To craft timeless, luxury furniture and objects that celebrates India’s rich artisa...

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2010s Indian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plastic

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed
'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

'Amazonia' Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design Italy, Serie 2007, Signed

By Gaetano Pesce, Fish Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural 'Amazonia' vase by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Designs, Italy, is an authentic early-21st-century example dating to 2007 (signed with Serie 2007 stamp), produced during a period when Pesce’s resin works were still executed in comparatively limited, workshop-driven batches rather than today’s broader ongoing production. As such, pieces from this era are increasingly sought after by collectors for their closer proximity to the artist’s original intent, material experimentation, and hands-on oversight. The vase is formed in richly pigmented, hand-poured resin with Pesce’s signature organic asymmetry and expressive surface texture. The undulating body evokes aquatic movement, while the integrated fish-like feet give the form a playful yet surreal presence, hallmarks of Pesce’s long-standing fascination with nature, transformation, and nonconformist design. Variations in translucency, air bubbles, and color density are inherent to the work and should be understood as deliberate artistic choices rather than imperfections, reinforcing the individuality of each example. This piece retains its original molded Pesce stamp at the base, confirming authenticity. The warm golden-amber coloration is particularly striking, catching and refracting light in a way that accentuates the sculptural contours and gives the vase a glowing, almost molten quality. Whether displayed as a functional vessel or as a standalone sculptural object, it reads immediately as Pesce - bold, provocative, and unapologetically unconventional. A strong addition for collectors of post-modern and contemporary Italian design, this 2007 Amazonia vase represents a desirable earlier chapter in Pesce’s resin oeuvre and stands apart from later mass-market iterations. ABOUT THE ARTIST: Gaetano Pesce, born on November 8, 1939, in La Spezia, Italy, is renowned as a leading figure in contemporary Italian design and architecture. Fearlessly experimental with materials and color, Pesce has collaborated with Italy’s foremost design companies, including Artemide, Vitra, Cassina, and B&B Italia. Pesce began his journey into design at the University of Venice, where he pursued architecture and graduated in 1965. Influenced by prominent figures such as Ernesto Nathan Rogers and Mario Bellini at the Venice College of Industrial Design, Pesce embraced a commitment to novelty and avant-garde principles. He co-founded the avant-garde architectural collective "Gruppo N," inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic, during his formative years. Pesce’s portfolio encompasses a wide range of designs, from iconic furniture pieces to monumental architectural projects. His creations reflect a profound contemplation of modernity, exemplified by the La Mamma chair (1969), which evokes a prehistoric fertility figure, and the Organic Building in Osaka (1993), celebrated for its innovative hanging garden motif. Among his most celebrated furniture designs are the Up series for B&B Italia, including the Up5 armchair (La Donna) and Up6 ottoman (La Mamma), which challenge traditional notions of form and function with their bold, anthropomorphic shapes. Other notable designs include the 357 Feltri chair...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

Paper Bag Ceramic Vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

A fantastic ceramic vase by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, which is truly an iconic piece of Finnish design. It was designed in 1970s and probably produced in the 90s. The internal p...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Le Tetraodon Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas
Le Tetraodon Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

Le Tetraodon Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas

Located in Geneve, CH

Le Tetraodon Beige Sandstone Vase by Lou Thomas Dimensions: ⌀ 30 x H 30 cm Materials: Beige sandstone "Drawing on her extensive travels to Japan, Mexico, and Morocco, Lou Thomas is ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sandstone

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Atzeco by Florio Keramia
Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Atzeco by Florio Keramia

Memphis Style Ceramic Vase Atzeco by Florio Keramia

By Florio Keramia

Located in Debrecen, HU

Crafted by the esteemed Florio Keramia, this Memphis Style ceramic vase named Atzeco is a true embodiment of postmodern artistry. Its abstract design is complemented by a vibrant yel...

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1990s European Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Shiro Kuramata flower vase violet acrylic Japanese minimalist style
Shiro Kuramata flower vase violet acrylic Japanese minimalist style

Shiro Kuramata flower vase violet acrylic Japanese minimalist style

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Shiro Kuramata's acrylic flower vase. Aluminium tube put into acrylic block. It's great work of Japanese minimalist style. Transparent body makes complex light reflections around. ...

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2010s Japanese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Val Saint Lambert green carved crystal vase.
Val Saint Lambert green carved crystal vase.

Val Saint Lambert green carved crystal vase.

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Val Saint Lambert green cut crystal vase. Green cut crystal vase. It features a cylindrical shape that widens slightly toward the top. The design features deep carving that creates a...

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20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

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