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Modern Vases

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Set/3 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nebula Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor. Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in white glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned natural beech wood base and lid. Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

1295 Murano STREET ART Murano Glass Vase, hand made decor street art edition
Located in Venice, VE
A one-of-a-kind Art Vase: This unique and exceptional vase is made by hand in the renowned glass furnaces of Venice, 1295Murano, A series of art-pieces hand made in collaboration with Street Artists. It is a large, milky white blown glass vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Tilted Vase
Located in Aalter, BE
A tilted vase that can be playfully straightened using the included wedge. We proudly present a vase that’s a little too rebellious, living life at a permanent angle. But fear not! Here at Studio Tim...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Beech, Wood

VASO IN PORCELLANA E PAPERCLAY texture bianca a onde in rilievo #1 di 3 vasi
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Questo elegante vaso in porcellana e paperclay fa parte di Paesaggio 9, la serie di tre vasi della nostra collezione esclusiva Paesaggio sotto l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin White
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt White Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt white....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

MUSE XL Saffron: Bohemian crystal glass vases with unique curves
Located in Berlin, DE
Beauty lies in a reaching for order, but not in grasping it. These sensuous, full-bodied crystal vases were developed in dialogue with Berlin’s cult florist Marsano and artisanal gl...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

In-Stock Ceramic Kawa Vase 18 freeform organic sculpture leather textured SECOND
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SECOND QUALITY ITEM. 60% off list price. This item is a SECOND QUALITY item. This piece came out of the kiln with a small crack on the bottom of the piece. The crack was patched and...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Porcelain, Ceramic

Potion Bottle Green Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Potion bottle green vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate and interact w...
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Potion Bottle Vases by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of potion bottle vases by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 26 cm H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent principle; to investigate ...
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Travertine Pedestal Bowl Extra Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Due to the nature of the material, each piece may var...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Due to the nature of the material, each piece may var...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Green and Cherry Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Green and Cherry vase by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H36 x Ø25 cm Also available in different colors and shapes. At WL CERAMICS we ...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gold and Black Short Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold and black short vase by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H23 x 11 cm Also available in different colors and ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Cherry and Blue Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 cherry and blue vases by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H 26 x Ø18 cm Also available in different shapes and colors. At WL Ce...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Green and Blue Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 green and blue vases by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H30 x Ø20cm Also available in different colors and shapes. At WL CERAM...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Gold and Black Short Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 gold and black short vases by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H23 x Ø11 cm Also available: in different...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Gold and Black Short and Tall Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 gold and black short and tall vases by WL Ceramics Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H48 x Ø13 cm (Tall vase), H23 x Ø11 cm ( Short vase). Also...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Cherry Porcelain Vases by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 cherry porcelain vases by WL CERAMICS Designer: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H26 x Ø18 cm (Cherry and blue), H37 x Ø12 ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mia Tall Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Mia tall vase by Mason Editions Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 31 cm Materials: Iron The collection includes three objects with different shapes and functions. Mia’s decisive impression...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Modern Serving Tray Swarovski Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments. A roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Hana W Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana W ~ 花 flower Our Hana W mini raku vase is an expression of a classical vase shape in a miniature form. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hana F Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana F ~ 花 Flower. Our Hana F mini raku vase is clay representation of a tulip flower. Two overlapping petals form the body of this mini vase. This vase makes for an adorable gift ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hana Mini Set Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku , Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana ~ 花 Flower Our Hana mini vase set contains 1 piece of each shape in smoked raku finish. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique. You get : 1x Hana...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Raku Large Oval Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter. Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment. Important: final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique. Dimensions: Large Oval Vase...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hofu Raku Ceramic Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Pottery Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hofu - ( 豊富 ) Abundance The Hofu vase is a decorative wide lipped vessel. The organic curves and traditional silhouette gives it a modest but impactful pre...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Blue Butterflies Vase, Vessel Glazed Ceramic, Majolica Ornament, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) Tree Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU BA...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Suzu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu (鈴) ~ (n) bell Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Zen Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Zen (禅) Our Zen Vase is aptly named for its wide circular shape, exuding a sense of ease and peace. Its soothing curves evokes the shape of planet earth. Lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nozomu ( 望む ) ~ (n) hope Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smaller base. With its soft curves and a textured finish, it adds a soothing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Kumo 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 3 Units of Kumo Vase Kumo ( 雲 ) ~ (n) cloud Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Eden Trio Brass Floating Vases by Agustina Bottoni
Located in Geneve, CH
Eden, sculpture Eden is a kinetic sculpture, composed by small floating vases that celebrate natural beauty and balance. Materials: handcrafted solid brass with satin finish, borosil...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Raaquu Hoseki Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hoseki (宝石) ~ (n) gem The Hoseki Vase is named “gem” in Japanese for its slightly angular shape. Wide-mouthed with a textured finish and soft edges, it adds a classy touch to any dé...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Hikari Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hikari (光) ~ (n) light This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth and small round base. Its miniature shape exudes a sense of flow, making it easy to blend ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center. It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban ( 小判 ) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a cla...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) tree Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU B...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The "ABISSO" vase, inspired by the great depths of the ocean, is handmade and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy. The special coloring technique makes each piece unique, with always diffe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a class...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Signed Large Italian Formentello Murano Art Glass Vase Murine Barovier Toso
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A large and colorful handcrafted Murano Murine art glass vase by Eli Vetri Dárte di Formentello from Murano Italy, 21th Century. The quality of the art glass vase is comparable to Ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass

Set/2 Pineapple Ceramic Pots, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pineapple Decorative Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Terra Vessel by Chaaban
Located in Dubai, DU
"Vale" vessel / bowl - solid bronze vessel with blackened bronze patina. This is a functional and sculptural work Introduced to the world of design in 2016, Brian Chaaban inspired b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Fortress Cupola Vase Blue Ceramic geometric Contemporary, Lara Bohinc, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Lara Bohinc continues to work with ancient and futuristic forms with new Fortress designs, further exploring the complex geometry of this range. The hexagonal shapes interlock and em...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte -Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center. It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hana R Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana R ~ 花 Flower Our Hana R mini raku vase is the most geometric and edgy designs in our series. Its needle like shape creates a slip and faceted surface that stands out. Each pie...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Raku Large 13.5" Oval Vase - Full Copper Matte - Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU. A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped d...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in White Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally. Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category

2010s Peruvian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Yellow Cased Glass Lily Vase
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage art glass vase in the shape of a lily. Lovely opaque white milk glass encases a bright yellow interior.   
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Brick Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021. This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft beige oat colour Handmade in Por...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Lara Bohinc, Fortress Pillar Vase, Red Ceramic, Contemporary, Geometric, in Stoc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Designer Lara Bohinc explores the marriage of ancient and futuristic form in the new fortress vase range, which has created a more complex geometric and modern structure from the ori...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Origin 000017 Cement Vase
Located in PARIS, FR
Cement is a raw material that inspired us a lot. We worked on a trompe l'oeil in order to imagine a piece of assembling different stones. Each phase follows the rules of superposit...
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20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Cement

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer XL Vase Soft Resin Orange Pink
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Set/5 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Henry & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vases 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 created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases 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, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $993.

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