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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
1980s, Pink Mottled Glass, Squat Bottle Vase by Mdina Glass, Malta
Located in Glasgow, GB
A small squat bottle, glass vase, crafted in the 1980s by Mdina Glass. Made from pink opaque glass with mottled clear glass spots, this decorative bottle features a fluted exterior...
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Late 20th Century Maltese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

VeArt Venice Murano Vase Vintage 80s
Located in Taranto, IT
VeArt Venezia Murano Vintage Vase 1980s. Very rare two-tone collectible vase, divided into two pieces. The item is in excellent conservative condition, has no cosmetic defects to r...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

M Ceramic Vase in White Matte by Mathilde Martin
Located in Geneve, CH
M Ceramic Vase by Mathilde Martin One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 30 cm. Opening: 14,5 cm. Foot: 6 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Handmade. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. D...
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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Extra Large Stone Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Extra large stone bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 85 x W 190 x H 57 cm Materials: stone Other stone types are possible upon request. Available i...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone

A modernist painted ceramic face vase, signed by artist, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A large hand-painted modernist ceramic “winking” face vase, signed by artist, mid to late 20th century. In tones of licorice, marigold, teal, and grenadine - a primary prima donna. F...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Post-Modern Memphis Milano Style Ceramic Vase, Italy, 1985
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a post-modern Memphis Milano style ceramic vase, signed and dated 1985. It is a limited edition 12/25 and is signed "IS."
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Post-Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Cuore and Cuoricino Vases, Italy, 1990s
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Murano Sommerso Glass Heart Vases, Attributed to Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati, 1990s A striking pair of hand-blown Murano glass vases in the shape of stylized hearts, executed in the sommerso technique and attributed to Maria Christina Hamel for Salviati. Designed and produced in Italy in the 1990s, these vases embody the playful yet refined spirit of late Post-Modern glasswork. The pair features a smaller vase in a deep cherry red hue and a larger vase in a lighter, pink-toned red. Both are exceptionally heavy for their size, with a smooth, tactile finish that feels substantial and luxurious in hand. Their clean sculptural forms and vivid colors make them ideal accent pieces for a variety of interiors—from bathroom shelves...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass

Mn L Big Vase by Josefina Munoz
Located in Geneve, CH
Mn L big vase by Josefina Munoz Mn LARGE collection Dimensions: H 35 x D 18 cm Material: Ceramics (Black Sandstone and Transparent Enamel) Available in: Small, and Medium. ...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Aquarelle Tall Green Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Aquarelle Tall Green by David Valner Designed by Aleš Valner. Dimensions: D 14 x W 28 x H 45 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 12 kg. Where the fluidity of water meets the solidity of g...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Rock Vase (Large), Black and Matte White by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. *All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Postmodern Ceramic Signed "Jagged" Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous postmodern broken ceramic vase, circa 1970s. The piece is assembled with irregular pieces of blue and cream glazed ceramic giving it a real "jagged" look. The vase is in ver...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Postmodern Flute Chicago Corrugated Floor Vase Gehry Van Pelt
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Exceptional Postmodern floor vase by Flute Chicago. Soft mauve or pink color. Nice movement in design with fluted Greek influence. Large size. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Black Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in Italy -Sardinia Black Bubble Family Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Black Sardinia Vase is the version in a beautiful shiny black enamel of the Sardina Vase, in turquoise, from the Bubble Family Collection. Entirely handmade using the lathe and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fide Bottle by Paola Paronetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Fide Bottle by Paola Paronetto Dimensions: D 20 x H 60 cm Materials: Paper clay. Also available in different dimensions. Please contact us. The world of reference is the consolidat...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Paper, Clay

Dealbata Porcelain Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, '1987'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An amazing postmodern white porcelain vase designed by Alessandro Mendini (born 1931) for Zanotta's "Edizioni" collection and produced in limited numbers. Released as one of three va...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Urn by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urn by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 34 x W 34 x H 57 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 37 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. ...
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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Urn by Rick Owens
Urn by Rick Owens
$17,301 / item
Vitrix Hot Glass Studio Op-Art Bud Vase, New York Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare fused glass bud vase features colored swirls of teal blue and off-white glass placed in abstract graphic pattern along the lines of the piece, with the whole structure enclosed ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Vintage Yellow Vase, Made In Italy By Ceramiche Tadinate
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Italian Yellow Vase by Ceramiche Tadinate Add a touch of Italian elegance to your space with this gorgeous tall yellow vase, fea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 137/999
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 999 units. This is...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Aquarelle Round Red Vase by David Valner
Located in Geneve, CH
Aquarelle Round Red Vase by David Valner Designed by Aleš Valner. Dimensions: D 13 x W 32 x H 31 cm. Materials: Glass. Weight: 11 kg. Where the fluidity of water meets the solidity ...
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Large Stone Bathtub by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Large stone bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 85 x W 175 x H 57 cm Materials: stone Other stone types are possible upon request. Available in 2 si...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone

Mini Bronze Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Bronze Wave Form Vase by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 8.9 x W 8.9 x H 17.8 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Crystal Cream, Mint Blue, Bronz...
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2010s American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

Gaetano Pesce Goto vase Domus Caffe Florian 1995
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This charming vase designed by Gaetano Pesce and made by Caffe Florian in 1995 was created to mark the G. Pesce show at the Caffe Florian during the Venice Biennale in 1995. The vase is shaped like the head of the Lion of San Marco, and it has the Italian text "Toast to Venice" molded onto it. On the bottom, you'll find the words "Florian Temporanea." Each Goto vase...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Rubber

Bud Wall Vase by Gentner Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bud wall vase by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 14 x H 12 cm Materials: patinated brass Each of these delicately, handcrafted Wall Vase is perfect as an individual home accessory. Mad...
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2010s American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Bowl Shape Oak Vase by Applicata
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl Shape Oak Vase by Applicata Dimensions: D 13 x W 13 x H 14 cm Materials: Oak. Available in Ball, Cone, and Bowl shape. Available in oak, smoked oak, and black stained oak. The...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Oak

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

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Murano Glass

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

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Stoneware

1980s Pink Mottled Glass Vase by Mdina Glass, Malta
Located in Glasgow, GB
A tall stemmed bud vase, handcrafted in the late 1980s by Mdina Glass, Malta. Crafted from pink opaque glass perfectly mottled and encased in a sheath of crystal clear glass. The...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Untitled 56 by Laura Pasquino
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 56 by Laura Pasquino One of a kind Dimensions: D 42 cm x H 40 cm Material: Stoneware. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as well as...
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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Fulvio Bianconi Murano Venini Glass Bottle Vase, 1984
Located in Hampstead, QC
Fulvio Bianconi is one of the most prolifdic post-war artists to work in collaboration with the Venini glassware company, a giant of 20th century glassmaking. His works are featured...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Two Gold Blue Post-Modern Vases by Allan Hytholm, Denmark 1980s
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional, postmodern in an excellent color combination, gorgeous turquoise blue and gold characterize this wonderful pair of vases. The slightly larger vase has a height of 29cm a...
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1980s Danish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery

Postmodern Japanese Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare ceramic ikebana vasecirca 1980's great and unique look no chips or cracks beautiful glaze and color.
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20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Fulvio Bianconi, "A Spicchi", 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Fulvio Bianconi 'A Spicchi' Vase, c. 1950 Execution: Venini, blown glass, purple, pink and blue. Measure: H : 19 cm (7.48") Overall Very good condition A piece both highly ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 142/999
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 999 units. This is...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Black Cibele Plant Stands by OK Design Dimensions: D 35 x H 30 cm, D 35 x H 45 cm, D 35 x H 54 cm. Materials: Powder-coated metal. Available in small, medium, and large. Av...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Mdina Pink Glass Vase, Small Bottle Signed Matching Pair c.1980s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A matching pair of small pink glass bottle vases by Mdina Glass, handcrafted in Malta in the 1980s. In good condition for their age and use, each va...
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Late 20th Century Maltese Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Post-modern Art Glass Vase by Odd Ingar Karlengen for Hallingglass Norway
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Almost every color imaginable appears in the palette of this studio art glass vase by Norwegian Glass Designer Odd Ingar Karlengen. It is signed by hand and its a piece unique made a...
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Fulvio Bianconi 'Ritalgi' Vase for Venini, Italy 1998
Located in Hellouw, NL
A playful and expressive example of late 20th-century Murano glassmaking, this 'Ritagli' vase by Fulvio Bianconi was produced by Venini in 1998. Known for his experimental approach t...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Pair of Post-Modern Italian Carrara Marble Vases
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of post-modern Italian carrara marble vases, circa 1970s. Gorgeous black veins of marble throughout each vase. The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips o...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Carrara Marble

2000s Cenedese Italian Pair of Aquamarine Blue Rostrato Murano Glass Ovoid Vases
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Venetian modernist vases signed Cenedese with an interesting elongated modern organic shape, in a sophisticated azure turquoise color, in blown Murano glass worked with ...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Joel O'Dorisio for Lost Angel Glass Bud Vase, American Studio Art Glass, 2005
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Fused glass vase features complex multilayered colored glass core in dark Bordeau or burgundy red, cream, and sapphire blue colors, encased in clear glass in sommerso technique. Com...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass

Fulvio Bianconi, "A Spicchi", 1953
Located in Paris, FR
Fulvio Bianconi 'A Spicchi' Vase, c. 1953 Execution: Venini, blown glass, purple, pink and blue. Signed: Original label and signature (Picture 4) H : 36 cm (14.17") Overall Ver...
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1950s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

1970s Post Modern Blue Ceramic Vase by Rigon for Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Postmodern blue ceramic vase, designed by Rigon for Bertoncello, is an iconic example of Italian ceramic artistry during the era. The vase features a bold, sculptural form...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Vase Nude Female Figure Signed by Donna Polseno
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful vintage ceramic vase of a nude female figure by Donna Polseno. The shape of the vase is biomorphic, and the hand-painted details are delicate. The front, back, an...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Post Modern Glass Pedestal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Impactful piece of glass that brings lines and design to your décor. This postmodern piece consists of two pieces: Blown glass in a purple hue is conjoined and shaped into a V shaped...
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Post Modern Glass Pedestal Vase
Post Modern Glass Pedestal Vase
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Small Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Coral Vase by Dzovag Kotchian Dimensions: W 12 x D 12 x H 30 cm Materials: Stabilized Raw Clay, Metal. Dzovag Kotchian's work develops through theoretical reflection and arti...
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2010s French Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

XL Murano Glass Vase, Memphis Design in Style of Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Stunning large Memphis Design Murano glass vase attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1980s. Striking, bold design. A beautiful large size postmodern sculptural statement piece. T...
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1980s Italian Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Turquoise and Yellow Art Glass Bottle, Strata by Mdina c. 1970s Malta
Located in Glasgow, GB
A tall, sculptural bottle with spherical stopper, handcrafted by Mdina Glass during the mid-1970s. This design, known as Strata—and sometimes referred to as Sea and Sand—was introduc...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Richard Marquis Latticino Glass Cone Vase /Sculpture, by Noble Effort, 1985
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glass latticing and murrains glass cone vase by the well known glass blower Richard Marquis.
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1980s Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

"Toute Petite Étrangeté" Cocoon Vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s
Located in Lille, FR
"Toute petite étrangeté" cocoon vase by Philippe Starck for Daum, France, 1980s. Signed.
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1980s French Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Wine Gum 6 Vessel by Casper Johs
Located in Geneve, CH
Wine Gum 6 Vessel by Casper Johs Dimensions: Ø 38 x H 26 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

Swedish Designer, Vases, Fossil Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of two fossil stone vases designed and produced in Gotland, Sweden, c. 1970s. Smaller Vase Dimensions (inches): 4” H x 2.4” W x 1.9” D  Larger Vase Dimensions (inches): 6.4” H...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone

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 p...
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2010s Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stainless Steel, Nickel

An authentic postmodern vase by Lindsey B., 1983
Located in View Park, CA
An elegant postmodern vase featuring a cloaked figure by Lindsey B., signed, 1983. Tones of snow and licorice. 5” W x 3.25” D x 8.75” H
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1980s American Vintage Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Capsule Limited Edition Blue Vase 158/999
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass, circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 999 units. This is...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Edie' 60 Red Vase by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Edie Red Vase by Purho Dimensions: D17 x H40 cm Materials: Glass Other colours available. Purho is a new protagonist of made in Italy design, a work of synthesis, a research th...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Post Modern Black High Gloss Circular Vases, a pair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of gloss black post modern vases. In great vintage condition. Simple shape with a striking bold finish. The gloss creates a perfect mirror in the light. 11” wide by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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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