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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beatiful vase or centerpiece designed in the beginning of 2000 by the great italian designer Ettore Sottsass for RSVP. The centerpiece is entirely in colored glass, 10 mm thick. Th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Blue Opium Vase by Robbie Hiedinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Shape, Plain Dark Brown Contemporary Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Dege Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 41 x D 10 x H 43 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight vari...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Hand Blown Lundberg Studios Gold Iridescent Doré Art Glass Vase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This 13.75" tall hand blown art glass vase was made by Lundberg Studios of California. The large vase has an elegant flared form and has been finished in Lundberg's deep iridescent gold Doré finish, heavily influenced by the techniques used in L.C. Tiffany's Favrile Gold Lustre and Steuben's Gold Aurene decorative glass. The highly reflective iridescent finish has hints of red which add depth to the mottled gold color of the piece. The vase is quite substantial and weighs in at 9lb 12oz. The vase measures 11" across the rim and 5" across at the foot. The underside has a rough pontil and is fully and properly marked reading Lundberg Studios along with the date 1993. The piece also bears the number 102107. This Lundberg art glass...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

River Crossing, Four Treasures Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
River crossing, four treasures vase by WL Ceramics. Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H40.5 x Ø17 cm Also Available: Different options. In addition to the manufacturing of lar...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Red Italian Venini Art Glass Vase, 1981 8.5" Tall
Located in Toledo, OH
Red Venini Italian art glass vase signed and dated 1981. 8.5" tall x 8" in diameter.
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1980s European Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vase, Amethyst Faceted Cut Offered for sale is one Fendi Casa hand-blown vases manufactured in Italy by Vetri Artístico Murano. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Relief Chestnut Vase 03 by Alice Lahana Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Relief Chestnut Vase 03 by Alice Lahana Studio Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 5 x W 16 x H 35 cm Materials: Solid chestnut wood. Hand-sculpted, the Relief 03 vase is inspired by...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Chestnut

Set of Three Fluted Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases Signed by Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
A set of three cobalt blue and clear fluted Murano glass vases of varying sizes by master Venetian glass artist, Alberto Donà. The tallest one is 12" height x 5.5 diameter, the mediu...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

ANGEL PINK - Terracotta- XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
The collection is called "Colors is Life." This project aims to see a two-dimensional vision of design taking shape in space realized. As usual, these are pieces made entirely by han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Large Frosted Leaf Sphere Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A large vintage glass vase in a simple modern sphere shape. The sides are decorated with a lovely frosted leaf design.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Japanese Modern LAAB Magma Pen Holder Raku Ceramic Black White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Magma pen holder A movement frozen in time like the magma solidifed in obisidian. Result of a sudden break in the heating process followed by a fast cooling down of the piece, thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hestia Vase (Ambered) by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Elevate your home's aesthetic with our signature Hestia Vase, where artistry meets function in perfect harmony. Inspired by nature's sublime elegance, the Hestia Vase brings organic ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Fading Gradient Beige Ceramic Mumbai Vase Handcrafted, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
The Mumbai Vase is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and designed after a trip to India. The collection explores diffe...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware

In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Pirate Terracotta Vase
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2) In Stock in Los Angeles The bold Don Filippo Vase is part of a remarkable range of mytho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early Ceramic Vase with Honan Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase of cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic silouette that tapers toward the top and with a s...
Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vasi Comunicanti 4 elements LIGHT PINK in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Early Unique Glazed and Sculpted Ceramic Vessel Mary and Edwin Scheier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and striking stoneware ceramic vessel in the form of an African fang figure on basket by American potters Mary and Edwin Scheier (1908-2007;1910-2008) dated to 1959. Made ear...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

J. Johnston Bronze Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dynamic composition of curved and angled surfaces with lovely natural patina and warm, bronze tone. Signed.
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1960s Indian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The “Abisso” vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces are alike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Salta Rectangular Small Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Blue 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

Set Salta Bar, Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta Tray Bar Salta champagne Bucket Salta Ice bucket Salta Ice Tong Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its f...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Jonathan Adler Hand-Thrown Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jonathan Adler Hand-Thrown and painted 14" tall vase. Nice condition with one very small rim chip as seen in photo.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s crafted by Iittala. This fluid masterpiece seamlessly merges form and function, sh...
Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Blue Alchemy Vase by Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Alchemy vase by Siba Sahabi Limited edition of: 36 of each design + 2 AP + 1 P Vase N.I: 48 x 32 x 32 cm Signed and numbered. Referencing the first man-made pigment that was developed as early as 2600 BCE, Blue Alchemy is the new bright blue edition of Siba’s iconic felt vases...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Paper

Crystal Fins Vase by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Fins Vase by KA Glass is a masterful creation, blending artistic finesse with the purity of crystal glass. Its hand-crafted form exudes sophistication, with sleek, undulating contours that evoke the fluidity of water, reminiscent of delicate fins in motion. The crystal glass enhances its ethereal quality, capturing light from every angle to create a shimmering display of elegance. Dimensions: 6.5” x 5” x 8.25” Style: Art Deco (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques: Crystal Glass, Hand Crafted Place of Origin: USA Period: 21st Century Date of Manufacture: 21st Century / Modern Production Type: New & Custom (Current Production) Condition: New Reference Number: 629128Y ------- KA Glass by Kathleen Allen embodies a new level of luxury in glass artistry, born from Kathleen’s unparalleled expertise in design, fashion, and decorative craftsmanship. With a career spanning over four decades, Kathleen has been celebrated as a creative visionary, heralded by D Magazine as Dallas' own "Renaissance Woman." Her storied career, which includes founding The Decorative Artisans Guild, Gem Source Fine Jewelry, and Veritas Glass...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Crystal Fins Vase by KA Glass
Crystal Fins Vase by KA Glass
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Bruno Gambone Ceramic/Pottery Bottle/ Vase Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great sweet vase/bottle by the well known artist Bruno Gambone . signed and Italy in bottom.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Murano Glass in Blue Handmade Vase Handmade in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Unique piece of a splendid Murano glass vase whic base is in blue Handmade in Venice by local artisans One of a kind.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Olé 10 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 10 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 33 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Matte Green Sicilian Terracotta Vase Designed by Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in a green matte monochro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ghidini 1961 Nowhere Bullet Vase in Brass by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Based on a tale of two wild girls traveling across the US, the Nowhere bullet vase feature iconic Studio Job engravings and a typical oversized form giving...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The sculptural vase 'Panoplia' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand faces': lo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

21st Century Karim Rashid Queen Vase Murano Glass Green - Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Queen vase Murano glass various colors Queen designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Modern Art Glass Large Vase for Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman Valliens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant designer Art Glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens for Kosta Boda. Open Minds is the vases name as it was blown in different sizes, this example being a t...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Collection of 5 Modern Geometric Vessels Handcarved Rough Textured Planes Linear
Located in Bronx, NY
"Collection of Vessels — No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6" J.M. Szymanski 2024 Vessels No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 make up this unique collection. Designed to be displayed together. Mathematically designe...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Black Art Glass Stylized World Globe Vase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary artist signed black glass vase was likely done between 1980-1990 and depicts a stylized rendering of the world globe. Unfortunately the artist's signature is illegi...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Eclissi Vase in White, Grey and Black by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The alternating interplay between transparent and opaque colors and Murano crystal give this fattened sphere the identity of Carlo Moretti. The version in the colors milk white/grey/...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Set/6 Ceramic Pots & Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Steele, Eden & Turner vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes four ceramic vases and two pots, both w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Small Ellisse Vase in Blue and White by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Created as the evolution of the Ogiva vase, Ellisse is an object that, thanks to its complex working while hot, achieves the perfect balance between its chromatic components, arousin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Porcelain Vase in the Style of Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A porcelain vase with black / white and gold designs of the Louis Vuitton Logo with Flower pattern. With a size and width that work wel...
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20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Wide Abstract Murano Sommerso Vase with Aventurina
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina....
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Peary I Medium Clear, Green and Red Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The vases by borek sipek have onion, leaves, shoots, thorns and twigs clinging on their top. a whole world of fantasy stolen from the plants’ one. Peary is available in transparent o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass vase, large Pulegoso work , gold leaf .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a superb Murano vase in Pulegoso glass, one documented in Marc Heiremans book , art work 1932- 1973, this piece seems as early as 1940's .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Scilla Sink - Washbasin
Located in Murano, VE
We are thrilled to bring you the "Scilla" centerpiece, a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely by hand in Murano by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of artisans. Crafted from t...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
Located in Tulsa, OK
Neo Vessel Nero Kinitra by Apparatus Made of Italian marble with a brass inset bowl, this vessel distills the visual language of ceremonial objects to i...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Vase, Jar, Sand-Coloured Terracotta, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase, Jar, sand-coloured terracotta, 21st century. Jar, sand-coloured terracotta vase, modern work, a timeless tribute to porcelain from the late Joseon period. H: 57cm D: 40cm Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Murano Hanging Glass Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deep azure glass bud vase with canary yellow detail. Hangs delicately to display a bud in the window. A complement to any room, particularly in a open s...
Category

20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Italian Art Glass Murano Vase Gold Flakes and Bubbles by Gambaro and Poggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gambaro & Poggi, Murano, handcrafted this beautiful blown Italian Art glass vase. The tall sculptural tulip shape has infused gold flakes inclusions and the "bollicine" technique (in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Large and Shapely Pair of Murano Butter-Cream Cased Glass Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long flaring neck above a bulbous body; the white vase encased in a yellow cased glass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning collection of vases meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being adorned with sco...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Villeroy & Boch Orange and Green Lucite Vases, a pair, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy & Boch produced that lovely pair of vases circa 1990. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich shape of Acryli...
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1990s German Modern Vases

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade tamegroute vase 7 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 40 x H 60 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Lucie Rie, Tall Stoneware Vase, circa 1978, impressed seal mark
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Lucie Rie (1902-1995) Tall vase, circa 1978 Stoneware, with white and mottled brown glazes, craquelure effect 29.5cm high, 12.5cm wide, 9cm deep Impressed with artist's seal
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1970s British Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Tall, Mouth-Blown Blue Glass Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tall, mouth-blown blue glass vase. Prettily shaped for displaying colorful floral arrangements, this large blue vase is a functional and elegant addition to your home decor. Handcra...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mouth-Blown Blue Glass Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown blue glass vase. Prettily shaped to display beautiful floral arrangements, this small vase is a functional and elegant addition to your home decor. Handcrafted from blu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mouth-Blown Yellow Glass Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown glass vase, yellow color. Of a pretty shape to present beautiful floral compositions, this small vase is a functional and elegant addition to your interior decoration. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Genealogy III Porcelain by Monika Patuszyńska
Located in Geneve, CH
Genealogy III porcelain vase by Monika Patuszynska 14J. Dimensions: W 21 x D 22 x H 30 cm Materials: porcelain Monika Patuszynska Bio Born: 1973, Warsaw, Poland 1993- 1994 ...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful deep blue colored Murano glass vase. Fabricated by Cenedese in the late 90's, Venetia Italy. This stunning vase has been hand-blown by skilled artisans in Murano, Italy wh...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tapio Wirkkala rare Tokio , Marsalkan Sauva glass vase for Littala TW-3590
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice and rare tall blown glass vase , made for Little and designed Tapio WIRKKALA , Finland . The vase is almost circular widest is 2.5 base. Signed diamond point Tapio WIRKKALA...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Best Friends Nude Form
Located in Richmond, VA
Nude forms ‘Best Friends’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside. Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

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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