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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cistus Tall Pink Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of the joys of spring, this delicate design will infuse charm and elegance into any interior. This one-of-a-kind piece was crafted entirely by hand using crystal with a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astimelusa Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, and made out of blown Murano glass. Signed “E.Sottsass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1980s Modern Dark Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Pottery Dark Brown Ceramic Vase 10.38 H x 4.5 Diameter Original vintage nicks chipping present unrestored Refer to images listed
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A stunning creation from the heart of Murano's glassmaking tradition, this vase showcases an exceptional grey tint that lends a subtle, refined charm to its geometric design. Each fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tondo Doni Boboda Passion Clear Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant crystal vase is part of the Boboda collection, a series of sensual and visually impacting pieces that will make a statement in a classic or contemporary decor with the u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer L Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Venetian Murano Art Glass Fun Fantasy Colorful 12" Bottle Neck Vase With Frog
Located in Tustin, CA
Very artistic, whimsical, and colorful, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, multi-colored bottle neck vase with bulbous bottom features a golden yellow, white bellied art glass frog ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Stylish Contemporary Orange Glazed Globular Vase Signed Morgan Dated 2004
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very stylish contemporary art pottery vase of globular shaped signed Morgan and dated 2004. The rounded pottery vase stands on a flat ungl...
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Early 2000s British Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Franco Moretti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian hand blown Scavo Murano glass vase, designed by Franco Moretti in the 1980s. Measurements: 15.5” high, 8” wide and 6.5” deep.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, 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 mint-green glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned beech wood base and lid lacquered in bronze gold-powder. Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Ceramic Vase Vessel 24 Karat Gold Luster Sculpture Spherical Centerpiece, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions: D 36 cm, H 40 cm. The entire manufacturing process is handmade in Italy. The vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise
Located in MILANO, IT
A coveted collector’s item as early as the 1950s, Fornasetti cats surprise with the sophisticated decorations that colour their surroundings with sheer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Brown Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Herman Kähler, Large Vase, Earthenware, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1920s. “DENMARK” stamp on bottom
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1920s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Large Scale Handblown Murano Frosted & Textured Graphite Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist large vase was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a cylin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Richard Chapman English Hand Turned And Stained Oak Wood Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine English hand crafted large turned and carved oak wood vase by Richard Chapman (b.1951) and dating from the 20th century. The large bottle shaped...
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1990s English Modern Vases

Materials

Oak

Venini Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Amber/ Milk white Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opaline large vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier The Dew vase is made in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by reque...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Avventurina, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown Murano glass vase meticulously crafted in rich shifting shades of turquoise with bands of gold avventurina that shimmer and vanish with the changes in light. The elegant ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Variations of Brown Art Glass Murano Large Handkerchief Bowl, Modern, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief bowl with some small air bubbles in the glass. Measures: 9 5/8" wide x 12 1/4" wide on top and 8" tall. A beautiful piece o...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini. Each single butterfly...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase with green and blue glaze in a geometric pattern. Approximately from the 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Hei...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Flower Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Archimede Seguso Vase, Green Glass with Iridescence, Serenella Signed Murano
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This beautiful vase by Archimede Seguso features ribbed iridescence in a stunning shade of green, making it a perfect addition to any collection of decorative items. The vase has been crafted with great care and attention to detail, showcasing the skill and artistry of the maker. Ideal for holding flowers or simply as a decorative piece on its own, this vase will add elegance and sophistication to any room. The unique combination of texture and color make it a truly special item that is sure to be admired by all who see it. Add it to your collection today! Vase with light ribbing along the exterior in Green Verde Serenella. Base and other identifications and references: label. Signed Archimede Seguso. I quaderni di Archimede Seguso, article on the Verde Serenella 18 “Verde Fresca Melodia” Any questions feel free to message, email or call. Thank you! Radio Craze
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Bowl-Shape Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with glazed and banded stripes design by British studio ceramist John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1986. The vessel takes its simple but distinct form between a deep bow...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Ando Cosmos Vase in Tea, Red and Gray by Tadao Ando
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ando Cosmos vase, designed by Tadao Ando and manufactured by Venini, is made of three vases that create a sphere when united. Crystal version is available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Nº 1 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Black Showtime Vase Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 2 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Yellow Showtime Vase Collection Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Diam. 19 cm x H 33 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Taper Wide Vase in Rust
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase, with its deeply rich amber hue, is a true marvel of craftsmanship. The multifaceted surface creates a mesmerizing dance, reflecting a warm, inviting glow that en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Grass Green by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in grass green designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Signed ceramic vase
By Carlo Zauli, Alessio Tasca, Gambone Fantoni, Fantoni
Located in Lugo, IT
Signed ceramic vase Good condition. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Salta Flat Small Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Artisan Iridescent Blue & Green Murano Glass Dot Vase
Located in New York, NY
This visually striking vase employs vibrant iridescent colors and applied glass buttons to add dimension and depth to the surface of the glass. The swirls of purple, green, and blue ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sandra Johnstone Abstract Stack Salt-Fired Vase 1970s California
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired abstract stack vase by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was at ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel Ceramic
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful impressive Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed by Weigel and th...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Voulkos Style Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A powerful and striking woodfired stoneware vase evoking the Peter Voulkos style of the 1960s, this piece is a superb example of Abstract Expressionism in ceramics. It embodies gestu...
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1960s Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Rabbit Hand Blown Glass Vase Spring Animal Cute Bunny Decanter Pot
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the whimsical Rabbit Vase, a charming hand-blown glass creation by the talented Simone Crestani. This delicate decanter, crafted entirely in tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes a contemporary allure, merging geometric precision with the organic inspiration of a raindrop. Crafted by master glassmakers, this piece showcases a striking ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tall Contemporary Decorative Flower Sleeve, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower sleeve. An English, art glass and straw silk vase by Margaret Johnson. Beautiful colour with butterfly motif attracts the eye Displays a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Handmade Ceramic Spikes White Decorative Vase VI
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white decorative vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the line ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Ghidini 1961 Tornado Vase in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Spiral of brass, a dizzying vortex of reflected light. A thousand liquid rings rise from a hypothetical sea, expand and crown themselves with fragrant flowers. It’s a highly evocativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Black Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Hand Blown Murano Vase Briolette in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This briolette vase is a stunning example of contemporary glass art, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with timeless elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Deco Small Vase in Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Aluminum. Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this aluminum vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporar...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vase blown in a filigran white spiral and light blue on the top in clear glass designed by Ercole Barovier, 1980s Barovier & Toso, Murano. Dimension: Height 34 cm (13-1/2 i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
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Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Formia Murano Art Glass Vase Vessel Venetian Italian Glass Green Blue Aventurine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A dazzling murano art glass vase by Formia Murano hand made on the Venetian island of Murano. This large vase is made using blue, green and copper aventurine canes meticulously place...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with geometric, circular shaped body and triangular neck and base. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Featured in coral red, milk-white, black and light green col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Soft Vessel, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch 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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