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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Debbie Vase Sage & Silver by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Textured Blue Porcelain Moon Vessel. "On Becoming #5: Annabelle"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anabelle is a gorgeous textured handbuilt porcelain sculpture. Unglazed she got her color by adding stains to the clay itself. A beautiful collectable statement piece. Can be glazed ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Venini Art Glass Vase, signed
Located in New York, NY
Artisan hand blown Murano glass vase featuring striking colors of chartreuse and bark brown/grey. The colors forming rectangular frames surrounding the clear background. Signed on bo...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Modernist Bronze Hue Ceramic Orchid Vase/Occasional Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist orchid vase/ occasional bowl was realized in the United States during the latter half of hte 20th century. Realized in ceramic and finished with a bronze...
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Vintage “Murrine” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Murano glass “murrine” vase made by artisans in Italy. This hand blown piece of art features the “murrine” technique - colorful images made in glass cane that are revealed wh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte olive exterior with polished beveled edges inspired by desert tortoise, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire with Red Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Vessel c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Lithea / Etna Vases 3 by Martinelli Venezia Lava Stone Back White
Located in Patti, IT
Etna Vases 3 a set of n. 4 vases in lava stone design Martinelli Venezia Studio Materials: cylindrical volcanic stone honed finish. Dimension: 110x160 mm 100x190 mm 100x130 mm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Marble, Lava

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Medium
Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Medium
$1,350 Sale Price / item
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Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Egyptian Volute by Rick Owens 2019 Dimensions: L 29.5 x W 7.3 x H 4.8 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 1,8 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed ...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Micro Threads in Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is a masterpiece of luxurious craftsmanship, epitomizing the fine artistry and precision of master glassmakers. Its unique design features a delicate pattern reminiscent of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Luxury Vase #9 "XXL". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020.
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. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Gold Brass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite work of art, this hand-crafted Murano glass piece showcases the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of our artisans. Each facet of this polygonal creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Gold Brass
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Gold Brass
$487 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Ghidini 1961 Jack Fruit Sculptural Vase by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Jackfruit is a numbered vases edition, an object that for its exclusivity completes every environment with its strong sculptural presence. The vases are available in two different fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

"BANG" Pop-Art Cased Art Glass Vase in White, Blue, Yellow, & Red, 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Pop-Art art glass vase. Decorated with a red "BANG" surrounded by light blue & yellow accents on a white ground. Signed to the base MAYS 99. Simply a great Pop-Art vase! Date: 1999 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There are a few noticeable scratches here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Mays Marks: Marked to the base with MAYS 99. Measurements: Height: ca. 8 1/4 in. Diameter: ca. 6 1/2 in. Items...
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1990s Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Turned Wood Sculptural Vase 'Anni L' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
This cypress wood vase is designed by Massimo Barbierato and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The material look is emphasized by the...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Vessel with Geometrical Glaze by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with a distinct form and glaze by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1990s. This specific form in the artist's repertoire may be known as a "Spheric...
Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Splash Marble Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the sculptures "Cristo Velato" by G. Sanmartino and "Balena" by G.M. Manganelli, this breath-taking vase, designed by Bruno Tarabella, actualizes the illusion of marble t...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23 x H24,5cm Kg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Laura Andreson ceramic/pottery vase / vessel signed , dated 53.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice olive satin green pottery vase by the well known potter Laura Andreson signed and dated 53 in bottom .
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Dino Martens 'Atrib.' Black & White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dino Martens ( Atrib.) Black & White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase Italy, circa 1950s Dino Martens (1894–1970) was an Italian painter and ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Fish Design Green Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary ceramic vase with a narrow tapered neck, featuring an incised pattern of interlocking fish, finished in a green and blue glaze. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with ag...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Modern Murano Blown Rostrato Vase In Aquamarine
Located in Westport, CT
A sublime thickly blown iridescent aquamarine vase. The iridescence blown into the glass  adds an additional dimension to this beautiful color, an effect of movement as light changes...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown 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

Jørgen Mogensen Vase for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen dark glazed stoneware vase with raised birds design. The vase is signed with 3 blue waves for Royal Copenhagen and the monogram JM for Jørgen Mo...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Indigo Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small 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

Large "Diva" Vase by Baccarat with Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous large crystal "Diva" vase with box by Baccarat, circa early 2000s. Its sweeping silhouette and clean lines suggest the slipper of a discerning diva, while its dramatic and g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Clear class with gold dust inclusions. Etched signature on the bottom.
Category

2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Bubu Vase, Porcelain, Organic, Pink colour, in Stock by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Bubu Vase is a curvy, pod like creature, with rounded folds and bulging surfaces - a perfect accompaniment to the Peaches collection. The shape is inspired by nature, fruits and seed...
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2010s British Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mercury Series, Set of Four Contemporary Handmade Glass Objects, Made to Order
Located in New York, NY
The Mercury Series is comprised of blown glass vessels with a mirrored interior. Meant to mimic the different stages of a drop of mercury separating, the set of handmade vessels is c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Mirror

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Albany Medium 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

Murano Glass Vase by Alberto Donà
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass vase by Alberto Donà.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

Chala Toprak, Contemporary, Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, 'Blossom Vase No. 3', Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023 Unique and one of a kind hand built ceramic designed and produced by Istanbul born a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Bowl by Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A modernist bowl by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum colored in earth tones. Signed underneath Burchiellaro.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Serpent by Danillo Curetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danillo Curetti (Swiss 1953-1993) Curetti was a designer known for his innovative work in contemporary earthenware, especially for the Emaux de Longwy. company. He collaborated with...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Josep Serra Catalan Ceramist Organic Modern Design Pottery Vase Spain 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern ceramic vase from the 1960s created by Josep Serra for his namesake ceramic workshop. Tubular shape tampering into a short neck. Organic matte blue glaze design carved...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of round Blown murano glass vases, Perfect condition. Price indicated for the pair but can be sold separately upon request 1900 euros  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Boho Art Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Polish Art Glass Vase is a striking piece that captures the elegance of European glassmaking. Crafted with expert precision, it features a vibrant, flowing design w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Kähler Ceramic Vase with Cow Horn Decoration, Signed HAK
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Kähler ceramic vase featuring a deep blue base glaze, decorated with cow horn technique forming intricate leaf and floral motifs in green, light yellow, and red glazes. Signe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Built Ceramic Vase by Dena Zemsky
Located in New York, NY
Hand-built earthenware vase with texture and movement throughout. Great earth tone glazes suggesting flames. Artist-signed and dated on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Turquoise Vase With Elongated Neck by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Kähler Floor Vase with Yellow Glaze
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Kähler Floor Vase with Yellow Uranium Glaze. This impressive Kähler floor vase features a vibrant yellow uranium glaze with subtle matte orange areas, naturally occurring as p...
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Early 20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass. Colors available: Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sven Hammershøi Ceramic Vase for Kähler with Organic Pattern
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sven Hammershøi Danish, 1873-1948 Unique ceramic vase created by Sven Hammershøi for Kähler in the 1920s. This striking vase features sculpted organic patterns in a white glaze, acce...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Late 20th Century Modernist Memphis School Style Pottery Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, large modern studio pottery vase. In an abstract form that vaguely resembles an arrowhead. From a Philadelphia estate in which several other estate pieces were linked to the Clay Studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simply a great Memphis School style Modernist pottery vase...
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Medicis Vases in Terracotta, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Medicis vases in terracotta, contemporary work. A pair of contemporary terracotta Medicis vases decorated with Roman scenes. H: 60 cm, D: 60 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Naive Vessel Tierra Morena in Stoneware by Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Naïve Collection by Hania Jneid The Naïve Collection by artist-designer Hania Jneid is an ode to simplicity, spontaneity, and raw expression. Crafted in stoneware, each piece embrace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai design block vase Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Contemporary This vase requires a liner Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
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2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Fortress Pillar Vase White Geometric Contemporary Lara Bohinc, in Stock
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

Vintage Modern Glass Vase Budveszel Gyula Hungary 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This vintage glass vase is a unique piece that will add a touch of modern elegance to any space. Handmade in Hungary by Budveszel Gyula in the 1990s, this vase features a colourful d...
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1990s Hungarian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Deco Small Vase in Rio Green 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

Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy. This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Vernal Blue Porcelain Vase 1 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed porcelain. Footed orb-shaped vase with applied circular forms. Blue and green glazes. Artist signed on underside.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Eucalyptus Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant and effortlessly sculptural, the Surpime Vase in eucalyptus green is a testament to the poetic beauty of hand-blown Murano glass. Its silhouette—tall, softly tapered, and gen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers Larg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, 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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