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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
Fragment 25 by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragment 25 by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 49 x H 42 cm Material: Unglazed white stoneware. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as w...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Postmodern White and Blue Cased Murano Glass Vase "Wave" by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in cased Murano glass and labelled. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century / Postmodern Ikebana Style Ceramic Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase with motifs, circa 1980s signed at the bottom no chips or cracks.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Basket Shape White Vase by Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Geneve, CH
Basket Shape White Vase by Emilie Lemardeley Unique Piece Dimensions: ⌀ 50 x H 38 cm Materials: Hand blown glass. DRYADE Collection All in crystal, these large vases are raised and ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Wine Gum 3 Vessel by Casper Johs
Located in Geneve, CH
Wine Gum 3 Vessel by Casper Johs Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 32 cm. Materials: Wine gum and resin. The vivid and colorful universe was the start of an in-depth investigation of the possibi...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Other

Very Large Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Planter, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and very large vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. This very rare vase is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone. Made with stunning craftsmanshi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Travertine

Fuji Clos China Glazed Ceramic Pottery Japan Postmodern Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic vase in gloss black finish with gold and coastal shell motif, circa 1980s made by Fuji Japan.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Post Modern Flash Vases by Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Post Modern flash vases by Margaretha Hennix for Gustavsberg, Sweden, shaped as trees. Margareta Hennix is a Swedish ceramicist, glass artist and designer. During her long career as...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Stoneware

Large Postmodern Red, Black and White Glass Vase attr. to Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in heavy hand-blown Murano glass with bent strips with a double encasing (internal and external) with transparent glass. This process deletes the glass tra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Raymor Hand Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Raymor Hand Vases, Two left hands. Stamped on underside Raymor Mancer \ dimensions; 8' high 4' diameter
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Plant Lady Life Size Indoor Outdoor Figural Female Fiberglass Planter
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Plant mammas and plant daddys you’ve found your soul mate. Meet, The Plant Lady. She’s life-size and features three plant holding areas. Who needs a wig when you can have foliage for...
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1970s American Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Blown glass bottle by Alberto Churba, Argentine Designer.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Blown glass bottle by Alberto Churba, Argentine Designer. Beautiful cylindrical bottle by Churba with a narrow neck. The glass has a color combination in green tones. It has a modern...
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20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Postmodern Vase by Nathalie Du Pasquier for HWC Egizia & Sottsass Associati, 199
Located in Brussel, BE
Rare heavy and thick large crystal glass vase with a black abstract pattern, designed by Memphis group member Nathalie Du Pasquier for HWC Egizia and produced by Sottsass Associati i...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Set of Three Ceramic Vases White and Real Platinum, Glossy Modern Chic Luxury
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Il set composto da tre elementi in ceramica è una collezione di cinque dal nome Space P. I cinque elementi che compongono l'intera collezione vengono di volta in volta declinati su un tema specifico. Space O è dedicata al design iconico degli anni ottanta italiano, Space P è l'eleganza in bianco e platino a terzo fuoco. Space M è stata concepita in collaborazione Laie Museo Picasso Barcellona in occasione della mostra Mirò Picasso.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Cut Smoked Black High Vase by Studionudo
Located in Geneve, CH
Cut Smoked Black High Vase by Studionudo Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 36 cm. Materials: Clay. Different finishes and sizes are available. Prices may vary. Please contact us. ...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Contemporary Block Form, Plain Beige Flat Ceramic Vessel by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Sasa Flat Vessel by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: Ø 58 x H 52 cm. Materials: Glazed earthenware. This piece is fired twice in the kiln above 1200 degrees to add this glaze glass eff...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Mohammed Ahmed Abdalla Abbaro pottery /ceramic vase. Mo Abbaro. Sudan
By Mohammed Abdalla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very interesting vase with a what appears to be a glass glaze on the top blue. This vase looks like double cone or even like mushroom shape. Or vase with skirt . This vase ...
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Late 20th Century British Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Flintstone Grey Vase by Erica Zanella
Located in Geneve, CH
Flintstone Grey Vase by Erica Zanella Dimensions: D 7 x W 25 x H 36 cm. Materials: Plaster. Flintstone features straight lines and a geometric structure. The left side rises promin...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plaster

Cittadella Vase by Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in Geneve, CH
Cittadella Vase by Jenna Basso Pietrobon Dimensions: W 10 x D 10 x H 24 cm Materials: Ceramic. Jenna Basso Pietrobon, born in 1986, is an artist whose work delves into societal issues through the lens of her personal experiences. She offers an unfiltered critique of political, economic, and social systems, employing a diverse range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, psychology, performance, and activism. While pursuing her Master's in Fine Arts at Columbia University in New York, she was profoundly influenced by her professors Sarah Sze and Rirkrit Tiravanija...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze
Located in Geneve, CH
Cohiki Vessel by Studio Cúze Dimensions: D 30 x H 37 cm Materials: Clay, white engobe, craquelé glaze. Each piece is unique. Size, color, and shape may vary. Studio Cúze I am a Ber...
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2010s German Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Asiago Vase by Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in Geneve, CH
Asiago Vase by Jenna Basso Pietrobon Dimensions: D 8.5 x H 32 cm Materials: Ceramic. Jenna Basso Pietrobon, born in 1986, is an artist whose work delves into societal issues throug...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Set of Two Ceramic Vases by SIC, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s ceramic vases by SIC. Bi-colored pieces with typical 1970s shapes.
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Unique Cherry Red Art Glass Vase by Mikael Axenbrant, Sweden 1990
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This heavy and elegant art glass vase bursting in color, is made by the glass master Mikael Axenbrant in 1990. Glossy red like a delicate cherry with blue, white, and black strokes a...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Large Post-Modern Abstract Glazed Studio Pottery Urn, Vase Offered for sale is a large post-modern studio pottery urn or vase finished in a matte glaze in faint and graded colors of...
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery

Postmodern White, Orange and Brown Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This vase is made in Murano glass. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in perfect original condition and ready t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Very Large Postmodern Vase by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A very large porcelain Postmodern vase by Rolf Sinnemark for Rorstrand. Signed and numbered. Measures: Height 15", Length 17", Depth 10".
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Four Post-Modern "Kombi" Vases by the Artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Four Post-Modern "Kombi" vases in white glazed stoneware made by the Swedish artist Margareta Hennix for Gustavsberg. Made in the 80´s and are in great condition. Measures: Small v...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 72 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 9 kg. Finish: Large-size “bark” production style, red color. “Authentic ...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Closed Sculptural Vessel by Karin Amdal
Located in Geneve, CH
Closed Sculptural Vessel by Karin Amdal One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 12.5 x W 13.5 x H 14 cm. Materials: Ceramic/stoneware clay. Pieces are hand-made, one of a kind, and sizes may v...
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2010s New Zealand Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay

Moon Jar in Gloss by Solem Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Moon jar in gloss by Solem Ceramics Dimensions: Ø 42 x H 42 cm. Materials: Red stoneware, white slip, glaze. This Jar is also available in Raw and Obsidian finishes. Solem’s wo...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Post-Modern Glass Vase by Marco Susani for HWC Egizia by Sottsass Associati
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The black lines on this frosted glass vase are so playful that one could think that a black ribbon was wrapped randomly around the object. The shape of the vase lends itself very well to arrange a high and stylish bouquet in. Underneath the lowest black line the vase is marked subtly: Marco Susani for hwc Egizia...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Sculptural Narrow Lantern Vase by Donatas Zukauskas
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Narrow Lantern Vase by Donatas Zukauskas Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 19 x H 35 cm. Materials: Recycled paper. All products are handmade and unique, so they may differ sli...
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2010s Lithuanian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding to plastic surgery and sex toys? Our soft vessels personify aided characters. Patients subdued by recomery. Impotent beings that struggle to perform the very tasks that define them as objects. Exhibited at Musée Des Arts Décoratifs Et Du Design De Bordeaux: Bordeaux (2023) PAD- BOON ROOM: Paris (2023) Healing- Club Mish Mish: Riyadh (2023) Mexican Design 1950's-now- Shak Gallery...
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2010s Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

Blue Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Lavenia Ascribable to Guido Andlovitz, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This dark blue lacquered ceramic vase ascribable to Guido Andlovitz, produced by Lavenia, Italy, 1970s. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Structured By Nature Large Vase by David Valner Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 72 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 9 kg. Finish: Large-size “bark” production style, green color. “Authenti...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1980s Post Modern Hand-Crafted Ceramic Huge Sculptural Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Intriguing 1980s Post-Modern Hand-Crafted Ceramic Sculptural Italian Vase Unleash the spirit of 1980s Post-Modernism into your space with this captivating and uniquely expressive cer...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Medium Stella 3D Printed Vase by Jimena Montemayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Stella 3D Printed Vase by Jimena Montemayor Dimensions: D 23 x H 30 cm. Materials: 3D printed polylactic and aluminum filament. Available in large, medium, and small. Availa...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Other

Small Stella 3D Printed Vase by Jimena Montemayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Stella 3D Printed Vase by Jimena Montemayor Dimensions: D 23 x H 20 cm. Materials: 3D printed polylactic and aluminum filament. Available in large, medium, and small. Availab...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Other

Princess S Vase by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Princess S Vase by Kreoo Designed by Christophe Pillet Dimensions: Ø 33 x H 19 cm. Materials: Artik Green marble. Available in different marble and travertine options. Available in...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Large Stella 3D Printed Vase by Jimena Montemayor
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Stella 3D Printed Vase by Jimena Montemayor Dimensions: D 37 x H 40 cm. Materials: 3D printed polylactic and aluminum filament. Available in large, medium, and small. Availab...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Other

Drop No. 3 Stoneware Vase by Studio Cupla
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop No. 3 Stoneware Vase by Studio Cupla Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramics, stoneware. 15 Kg. A mound of molten clay that is deposited on the gr...
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2010s Argentine Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Blob Vase by Siup Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Blob Vase by Siup Studio Dimensions: D12 x W17 x H15cm Materials: Ceramics Siup is a small design studio based in Warsaw. The concept is created by th...
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2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black metal cylindrical vase, circa 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Black metal cylindrical vase, circa 1970 Conditions: Good Materials: Metal Era: 1980 Measurements: 20x20x23
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Postmodern Red, White and Blue Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. Made in Murano glass. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and ready to become a ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Yoichi Ohira Murano Art Glass Vase Mosaic Murrine Sporgenti Unique L. Serena
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and exquisite example of Yoichi Ohira's finest works, an art glass vase handcrafted on the venetian island of murano. Blown glass canes with mirrune and powder inserts, polish...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

URNA White Telluride Small Vase B.T.S.V. by Tellurico
Located in Geneve, CH
URNA White Telluride Small Vase B.T.S.V. by Tellurico Signed And Numbered. Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 21 cm. Materials: Volcanic porcelain. After graduating with a Master of Contextual De...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Drop No. 1 Stoneware Vase by Studio Cupla
Located in Geneve, CH
Drop No. 1 Stoneware Vase by Studio Cupla Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 40 x W 45 x H 40 cm. Materials: Ceramics, stoneware. 15 Kg. A mound of molten clay that is deposited on the gr...
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2010s Argentine Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Untitled No. 53 Vase by Marea Hildebrand
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled No. 53 Vase by Marea Hildebrand Handmade Dimensions: D 39 x W 39 x H 38 cm Materials: Stoneware with slip. Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Murano Artistic Glass Bottle by Vincenzo Nason
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Artistic Murano Glass Bottle by Vincenzo Nason Beautiful Murano glass bottle by artist Vincenso Nason, it has a beautiful design where you can see the brush strokes of color that giv...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Grain 8 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Grain 8 Porcelain Sculpture by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 28 x H 27 cm Material: Unglazed white porcelain. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Kore...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Mn L Small Vase by Josefina Munoz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mn L Small Vase by Josefina Munoz Mn LARGE collection Dimensions:H20 X ?12 cm Material: Ceramics (Black Sandstone and Transparent Enamel) Available in: Medium, and Big. Ce...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Transparent and Murano Glass Pitcher Vase by La Murrina with Gold Leaf, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This pitcher vase is made in transparent Murano glass and features gold leaf flakes. It is slightly ribbed. This is a vintage item, therefore it might show sl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Rise Vessel by Cal Summers
Located in Geneve, CH
Rise Vessel by Cal Summers Dimension: D 10 x H 9.5 cm Materials: Blackened Steel Cal Summers is a British designer who makes bespoke handmade furniture and contemporary artefacts i...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Black and Azure Ceramic 1980s Decorative Bottles by L. Boscolo for Forma & Luce
By Luigi Boscolo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Set of 4 decorative bottles made from blue/violet and black ceramic. Measures: Big bottle: cm 43 H x 21 D Medium bottle: cm 36 H x 18 D Small bottle: cm 20...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Black Stoneware Psykter Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Stoneware Psykter Vase by Elena Vasilantonaki Unique Dimensions: ⌀ 30 x H 25 cm (Dimensions may vary) Materials: Stoneware Available finishes: Black, White, Brown, Red, White P...
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2010s Greek Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

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

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Blown Glass, Art Glass

Sven Hofverberg, Small Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small semi grey-glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Sven Hofverberg, Sweden, c. 1970s. “SH” signature on bottom
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Gino Cenedese Large Murano Vase, Glass, Scavo Finish, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and large signed Cenedese Murano vase in Scavo finish, also dated 1983. Some of these pieces are attributed to Antonio da Ros or Martinuzzi. This kind of work was normally ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Stunning Double Color White and Pink Etched Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. This vase is made in etched transparent, white and pink Murano glass. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be consid...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Post-modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Post-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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Post-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 Tom von Kaenel, Reflections Copenhagen, Zieta, and DygoDesign. 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 $60 and tops out at $56,631 while the average work can sell for $991.

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