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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

Biot, France. Unique ceramic vase. Cylindrical shape. Glaze in gray-green tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Biot, France. Unique ceramic vase. Cylindrical shape. Glaze in gray-green tones. Approximately 1980s. Signed with a monogram. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D 22.0 cm. x D 10.0 cm.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Strato due" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci
Located in MILAN, IT
"Strato due" Vase in Tuscan Alabaster by Andrea Grecucci Dimensions: 8.5 cm D x 18 cm H 3.35” D x 7.09” H Material: Alabaster from Volterra Italy. Designer: Andrea Grecucci "...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Alabaster

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Incisi Glass Vase in Acerbo by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Contemporary ceramic vase in white, 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 i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Gold Plate

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

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

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Steel, Iron

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000977 Centerpiece Art Series
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Minimal Triple Black Steel Flower Sculptural Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Three vases in one, composed of a series of black minimal hand-painted stainless steel tubes in various dimensions and cut on the bias, the contemporary Bana Triple vase can uniquely accommodate a single stem to full flower...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

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Stainless Steel

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

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite hand-blown Murano glass vase, a symbol of luxury and refined craftsmanship. This elegant vase showcases a deep olive green encased in onyx black, beautifully...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking stoneware vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by celebrated Japanese potter Kohyama Yasuhisa (1936-) in the year of 2005. Born in the town of Shigaraki, Yasuhisa ...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Red Apple-Green Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numbered edition per year, marine blue ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Battuti Blue Glass Vase by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuti glass vase in crystal aquamarine by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa. Numbered edition for year. Color: Crystal Aquamarine Technique: Beaten Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

X-Large Sculptural Vase #4 by Dena Zemsky
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Hand built, large-scale vase. Light blue glazed interior and textured exterior. Artist-signed on underside.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mul Vase by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Mul Vase by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 18 x H 30 cm. Materials: Copper. Vase “Mul” takes its name from the Sumerian word “star”, it represents the connection betw...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand Crafted Green Murano Glass Dot Vase 2024
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece uses applied glass "buttons" infused with gold inclusions to add texture and dimension to the vibrant green glass surface. The shimmering inclusions create additional layers of depth and dimension within each button, further enhancing the beauty of this vase. The Dot vase...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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

Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Vase in Apple Green 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. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

The Hole, Murano Glass Handmade Vase Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Part of our "Bucati" collection, a selection of vases crafted by our glass masters with speed, precision, and skill. Characteristic of this series is the iconic “window”, which allo...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase L by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase L by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 3/12...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Outdoor Planter in Stainless Steel with Durable Outdoor Resistant Finishes
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Serena planter brings elegance and sophistication to outdoor areas such as patios, balconies, and gardens. Made of stainless steel with premium finishes resistant to outdoor cond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Fiberglass

Venini Opalino Large Black Black 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. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Fornasetti Vase Clown Black/White/Gold
Located in MILANO, IT
Another classic of the Fornasetti catalogue, vases' uncommon shape mixed with the timeless beauty of Lina Cavalieri, Piero Fornasetti’s enduring muse, bri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gemme Vase in Green Balloton Blown Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – green, grass green, purple, red, aquamarine, sapphire, tea and gray. Unique and sparkling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Tall Vase in Mouth-Blown Yellow Glass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Tall vase in mouth-blown yellow glass. Prettily shaped for displaying colorful floral arrangements, this large 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

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green Ox Blood Thread by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art 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

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Small Satin Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Small Satin-Shaded finish Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in sprin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Damian Garrido 2003 Spain Modernist Geometric ARCO Vase .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric modern "Arco" vase designed by Damian Garrido. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in Madrid Spain in the silversmith workshop of Damián Garrido, back in 2002. This ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1977 Crystal Vase Amethyst Small by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours, Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room. The vases are part of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Ttemic Chair with Arms in Lavender Velvet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Ttemic: a wonder-object that revolutionizes the concept of the dining room with its unconventional look. A totemic element dressing home with irony and extravagance, becoming a cult...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gold Bowl #2
Located in Porcia, IT
Fashioned entirely by hand, this irregularly shaped bowl will be a timeless centerpiece in a modern dining room, living room, or entryway. Characterized by a unique three-dimensional...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021. This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft beige oat colour Handmade in Por...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000922 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pair of Sphere Vases in Italian Murano Blown Glass by Cenedese 1970s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian Murano glass "Spheres" vases in light-blue, in very excellent original condition and yet with the original label of the maker. Made around in 1970s by glass...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set/6 Vases, Ceramic Vases, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Annandale & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes six waterproof cerami...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Carlo Moretti Collection of Satin Murano Vases/Bottles by Rosenthal Netter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, colorful collection of 12 satin pencil neck shape vases designed by Il maestro Carlo Moretti. Assorted sizes from 10 to 18 inches high.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

THEA4, Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold and Black by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase THEA4 handcrafted in 24-karat gold combined with black enamel cod. TT004 measures: H. 110.0 Dm. 13.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Vase Kelo Model by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Timo Sarpeneva for Venini in 1988. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Out production. Original label and signed.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Murano Glass

The Euphrates Ceramic Vase by Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vase in ceramic, by Ettore Sottsass, 1983. The Euphrates vase, made of ceramic porcelain. This is part of the Rivers series, designed by Sottsass 1981-1988. Stamped underneath....
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
This exquisite large ceramic vase features a sleek, matte blue finish, adorned with 19 meticulously crafted ceramic spheres, each plated in 24-karat gold. The vase’s body, with its v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

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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