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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

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Art Glass

Small Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Small 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 reques...
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2010s European Modern Vases

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Bronze

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Amber Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria medium vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone days...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Green glazed ceramic.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Moor Head Special Edition, Vase Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, 2023, Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade piece in Italy. No mold. 90 Colors available. Sicily is the land of clay and handcrafted pieces. Love and jealousy melt inside those wonderful creations.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Striking tall handmade ceramic vase by Scheurich with "fat lava" green glaze
Located in London, GB
This is a tall striking four sided vase by the renowned modernist German ceramicist Schuerich in stunning "fat lava" bottle green glaze with deep 5mm carved circular patterns to all...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Black Belt Square Glass Vase in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Limited e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Buri in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exceptional Hand-Blown Murano Vase, a luxurious masterpiece that combines traditional craftsmanship with opulent design. This vase boasts a strikingly thick glass con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Taurus Black Green Vase by Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

"Golden" Luxury Vases Set of 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful pieces all handmade in Italy. The hearts take up the symbolism of love, nature, human body and our feelings. Sometimes love can hurts, but it will always be the driving force of our lives. These Biscuit porcelain Hearts are not only sculptures, each one is a vase that you can hang on the wall and fullfill with fresh flowers or ornamental flowers. This collection is entirely handmade. The material used is porcelain, of Limoges (France) and German origin, fired at 1260 C. The shape of heart is made by casting in plaster...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Gold Leaf

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Small Fluted Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The Albany vase collection inverts tradition with the intricate fluting detail on the interior of the vase. The strong, simple lines of the vases make these perfect for any interior....
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amber with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase with 24-karat gold flecks brings a touch of the sunlit Italian countryside into your space. The vase's golden amber hue, reminiscent of the warm hues seen in the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Gold Leaf

Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Clear Purple
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear purple. Bosco can be combined with other Bosco vases, in different colors and sizes, harmoniously.   ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Richard Haining STACKED Pronghorn Vessel, Alaskan Cedar, Yakisugi, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Richard’s work is driven by the concept of renewal—transforming salvaged materials into functional & decorative art that embodies beauty, craftsmanship, & environmental mindfulness. ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Cedar, Fir,...

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Olive Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The vase epitomizes the balance of luxury and artistry, a creation that draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Venetian glassmaking traditions. Each piece is meticulously cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Franco Bettonica, Ikebana, Square Vase, Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Franco Bettonica (1927-1999) Ikebana A white ceramic flower holder, of square shape surmounted with a white grid. Produced by Gabbianelli, Ital...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Malevich Vase CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Malevich Vase CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 19 x D 10 x H 28.5 cm Materials: Brushed brass, painted steel. Weight: 1,6 kg Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glass...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Brass

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

Lalique Purple Glass Biches Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Purple Glass Biches Vase This vase measures: 5.5 wide x 5.5 deep x 6.75 inches high and is in Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a co...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Glass vase in the style of Venini, Seguso, Vistosi
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass vase in the style of Venini, Seguso, Vistosi. Good condition. Thanks
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Metal Vase Ekster CS9 by Noom in Brass and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Ekster vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist move...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Venini Port Vase in Black Glass by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Port vase in black by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Limited Edition in 30 art pieces Color: Black Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 40 cm Year of Manufacture: 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Dardi Murano Glass Vase - A Modern Touch of Elegant Handmade
Located in Murano, VE
Dardi Murano Glass Vase is an authentic piece of Murano craftsmanship that blends elegance with modern design. Created by renowned glassmaker Roberto Beltrami and his team, each vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Glazed ox blood red Dimensions: Ø 14.5 x H 36.5 cm Available in other color options: Glazed amber, glazed red, glazed amethyst, glazed grape, opaline amber, opaline red...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Ceramic Vase Hand-Painted Light Blue Butterflies, 24kt Gold Luster, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Our 'Petalouda Gold' majolica vase showcases the timeless allure of the blue butterfly capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered across cultures as a symbol of wishes fulfilled,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Murano Multicolor Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with an elegant gradient of dark blue color to transparent and multicolored decorations / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Saint Louis Glass Honyecomb & Millefiori Paperweight Vase or Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare French paperweight vase. By the St. Louis Glass Company. With a paperweight base with spaced millefiori canes on a white muslin ground suppo...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Lalique Dampierre Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Dampierre Vase This plate measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 4.75 inches high Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a controlled...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

DeCastelli Lolita 140 Vase in Brass by Stefano Dussin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear examples of the preciousness of metal in all its variations, Rocco and Lolita are decorative elements characterized by pure and essential lines. Two structures that play with l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.1 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vannes Crystal Splash Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular heavy crystal bowl, vessel resembling a water splash or a flower in bloom. Signed Vannes, France.
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Lino Sabattini Cormorana Silver Plate Sculptural Modernist Vase or Candlestick
Located in North Miami, FL
A piece of Italian sculpture and art for the table in this elongated sculptural form of a vase or candlestick. Signed Sabbattini Italy, the arched sides give it even more length in v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Venini Occhi Vase in Coral Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Occhi glass vase in coral red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique. Color: Cor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Sphere Vase in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning spherical vase, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design that defines luxury. Meticulously handcrafted by mast...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large STACKED Sphere-shaped Vessel, Oxidized Oak, by Richard Haining, AVAILABLE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of Richard Haining's STACKED Collection, this wooden vessel is made from reclaimed oak. The salvaged wood offcuts were sourced from a variety of local Brooklyn wood shops, as we...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Reclaimed W...

German White Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain

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

Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Picture Frame Medium Horizontal in White Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Curt Magnus Addin, own studio. Ceramic vase, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio. Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay. 1970s. Stamped and signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: W 1...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Glass Vase in Aquamarine & Crystal by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Deco Large Vase in Ox Blood 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 color and in three sizes. Rhythm" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Signed Hand Made Stoneware Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Small ceramic hand made earthenware vase, signed by the potter. Painted in drip glaze and geometric shapes of cream, and tones of blue.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Hand Made Stoneware Vase
Signed Hand Made Stoneware Vase
$152 Sale Price
61% Off
Japanese Modern LAAB Body Bowls Raku Ceramic Green Red Black Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Body bowls Two bodies, similar for the materials involved in their creation but different for their way of revealing those same materials. One smooth, the other rough, one bright ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the refined elegance of this handcrafted Murano glass vase, where traditional artistry meets contemporary sophistication. Each piece is meticulously created by skilled art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Grey
Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Grey
$1,237 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Tobacco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your interior decor with this exquisite vase in a sophisticated tobacco hue. This masterful creation embodies the pinnacle of Italian glass artistry, where tradition meets mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors Size XL
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Opalino Large Grey Milk White Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Facet Vase in Smoke Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase exudes an air of refined elegance, capturing the timeless beauty of Murano glass. Its sophisticated smokey hue melds seamlessly with the vase's faceted design, creating a m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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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

20th Century Modern Art Green Shaded Crystal Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th century modern art green shaded crystal vase. Art moderne crystal vase in shades of green, 20th century. H: 15cm, D: 10.5cm
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative vase in light blue majolica, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of ornamental motifs in the shape of feathers which magnificently enhance it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine and mint designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Faceted Barrel Vase in Aquamarine Set of 3
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning trio of Murano glass vases, each a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship. These vases, hand-blown by the skilled artisans of Murano, feature a faceted design t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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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