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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Glass Vase by Nanny Still
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall, thin necked vase by Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi. Marked on the base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 6. J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Blackened and waxed iron This is a unique architectural object made entirely of iron. J.M. Szymanski uses a unique process of metal sculpting to ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Communicating Vases 4 elements PINK in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
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

Giulio Radi Vase with Silver Foil and Blue Inside, ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, yellow with silver foil and spiral design on the outside and blue on the inside, by Giulio Radi for A.V.E.M., Murano Italy, ca 1950. Reference: Murano ‘9...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Contemporary Short Facet Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Short Facet Vase Raspberry Peking Glass Hand Blown Hand Carved Contemporary Limited Edition Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
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2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blown Murano glass vase, smoked with golden glitters and translucid. Perfect condition.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 9 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 9 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Decorative Ceramic Vase Vessel Centerpiece Platinum Metallic Luster, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Decorative ceramic vase handmade in Italy and decorated with platinum luster, the luster process requires three firings of the vase. Dimensions: D 25 cm, H 31 cm. The vase draws ins...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Platinum

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Ceramic Vase Vessel Metallic Platinum Luster Antiqued Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Decorative ceramic vase handmade in Italy and decorated with platinum luster, the luster process requires three firings of the vase. Dimensions: D 22 cm, H 31 cm. The vase draws in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Platinum

New Modern Medium Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use. Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Red Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian modern yellow blown Murano glass vases by Carlo Nason, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow blown Murano glass vases by Carlo Nason, 1970s. Set of three blown Murano glass vases, with three different shapes and sizes. Designed by Carlo Nason in approx....
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Deco Medium 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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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Killarney Clear Crystal Table Vase by Waterford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Killarney" Cut Crystal Vase by Waterford - a stunning piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. This clear glass vase ...
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1980s Irish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Murano Blue Bugnato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian clear Murano art glass vase hand blown with blue bugnato ashlars / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 20 inches, w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Pink Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large pink vase by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 12" (in) Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 10" an...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Communicating Vases 3 elements WHITE in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
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

Portali Model 8 Ceramic Vase by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
This elegant vase Model 8 of the Portali Collection designed by famous Italian designer and architect Andrea Branzi in 2007 and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 p...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Greeky Large White Vase by Analogia Project for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With ironic sophistication, the Greeky collection offers a modern interpretation of ancient Greek pottery that, by tradition, narrates the epic gestures of gods and heroes. Decorations are harmoniously converted into patterns that wrap around each item, enhancing their curved and harmonious shapes. The collection includes three classical elements, two vases and a large centrepiece bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. Produced by Memphis in 2013-2014. A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is par...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning hand-blown Italian Art glass vase was designed by Venini, Murano. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The extra-tall sculptural amphora shape has scalloped ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

STACKED Single-Fluted Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Single-Fluted Vessel is one part of a trio of vessels. The three vessels are all identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute, ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...

Murano Glass Vase by Afro Celotto, Italy 2011
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano glass vase designed and produced by Afro Celotto in 2011. Celotto’s Murano glass vases are highly sought after by collectors and decorators alike. His vases are kn...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Outdoor Planter Made from Weather-Resistant Stainless Steel
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Serena XL planter is a special edition of the collection, as it not only serves as a planter, but also as a privacy screen. Made from stainless steel with premium finishes, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Fiberglass

Hera Large Green and Glass Vase by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The gorgeous Hera vase by Borek Sipek has leaves, shoots, thorns and twigs clinging on their surface or a onion top. A whole world of fantasy stolen from the world of plants. Borek Sipek (1949-2016) studied interior design at the school for Arts & Crafts in Prague from 1964-1968. He went to Germany to study architecture at the Kunsthochschule in Hamburg. He also studied aesthetics and philosophy. In 1983, he moved to the Netherlands and set up the design office that provided a base for his subsequent explorations of oriental and occidental arts and crafts. His fateful encounter with Driade resulted in furniture and objects. The ideas eventually found their way into the Eidos, Malastrana and Follies Collections. Sipek's systematic revisitations of traditional craft techniques and materials have won several prestigious awards including, the Croix Chevalier Dans L'ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres from the French Government in 1991. In 1993, he won the Prins Bernard Fons Prize for architecture and arts. Sipek has an international reputation as an imaginative and versatile artist. He was appointed Prague castle architect by Czech president, Vaclav Havel. He worked from 1992 to 1996 on architectural detailing and other features of Joze Plecnik...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Decorative Vases in Red and Green Onyx
Located in London, GB
A pair of large decorative vases in red and green onyx Continental, 20th Century Height 38cm, diameter 15cm Elegantly designed and and pristinely finished, these fine vases are ...
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20th Century European Modern Vases

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Onyx

Abstract Alto Murano Green Sommerso Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted Murano sommerso green glass vase inspired by the works of Italian abstract artist Alberto Burri. Italy 2023
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Paul Philp, Contemporary Stoneware Vessel, British Studio Ceramics
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Philp (British, born 1941) Contemporary hand built stoneware vessel 54cm high, 30cm wide, 14cm deep Stamped with potter’s seal to base In perfect condition Paul Philp ( born...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

21st Century Karim Rashid Small Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle small bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

ROSENTHAL Studio Line Wolf Bauer - Porcelain Vase - Germany - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
ROSENTHAL Studio Line Wolf Bauer (Designer) - Mid Century gilt and floral decorated vase - signed in the design - Rosenthal stamp to the base - Germany - circa 1970's. Excellent/m...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Art Dish by Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass art dish by Seguso. Hand signed (see detail photos). Measurements: 6.5” wide, 6” deep, 2.5” high.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

MISIA Nude Raku Ceramic Sculpture Vase - Design Nino Basso - Unique Piece
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Uniqueness, art and design in one object. The MISIA sculpture vase is a one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted by artist Nino Basso using the refined and ancient Oriental technique of naked...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Satin Large Vase in Horizon Crystal Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin large vase in glazed horizon/crystal Murano glass by Venini. Sheer glass is hand blown and crafted by the master glassblowers using the sophisticated Satinatura technique, whic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

SkLO "Seam" Glass Vessels
By SkLO
Located in Dallas, TX
A special glassblowing technique developed at SkLO gives these vessels their "seam" while they are hot on the glassblower's pipe. This creates the unique asymmetrical, off-center dou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

SkLO "Seam" Glass Vessel
By SkLO
Located in Dallas, TX
A special glassblowing technique developed at SkLO gives these vessels their "seam" while they are hot on the glassblower's pipe. This creates the unique asymmetrical, off-center dou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

SkLO "Float" Glass Bubble Vessels, Set of Three
By SkLO
Located in Dallas, TX
Organic spheres of handblown Czech glass with broken flame polished mouths. They are entirely free‑blown, produced without the use of moulds to shape them. The tops are given a sligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Peary II Medium 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Greeky Large White Centrepiece by Analogia Project for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With ironic sophistication, the Greeky collection offers a modern interpretation of ancient Greek pottery that, by tradition, narrates the epic g...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Post-War German Incised Orange and Beige Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany orange shaped cylindrical vase with incised beige ribbed & geometric banded middle section (Original label attached vú KERAMIK).      
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20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Threads IV, a unique clear & aubergine Glass blown Sculpture by Ann Wåhlström
Located in London, GB
Threads IV is a unique handblown clear and aubergine/dark brown glass sculpture by the Swedish artist Ann Wåhlström. Created to form an elegant teardrop ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Emerald Green with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the lush landscapes and serene waters surrounding Venice, the Pois Green Murano vase embodies a sense of natural elegance and tranquility. The rich emerald h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Black & Gold Bronze Folio Flower Stand/Sculpture by Elan Atelier (In Stock)
Located in New York, NY
Available now at the NY showroom of Elan Atelier and ready to ship! Bronze sculpture produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in select...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Blown Murano Burri Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Burri Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a true testament to the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassblowers. Each vase is hand-blown, showcasing organic, freefor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Jeremy Briddell Vessels
By Jeremy Briddell
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful ceramic vessels by Jeremy Briddell. Jeremy Briddell grew up in St. Louis Missouri but has lived in Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Omaha Nebraska and for the last 17 years Arizona. He did his undergraduate study at The Kansas City Art Institute with Victor Babu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Jeremy Briddell Vessels
Jeremy Briddell Vessels
$1,960 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Sonia Lewis Studio Ceramic Craquelure Glazed Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning studio ceramic porcelain bottle shaped vase decorated in a fine red outline craquelure patterning by Cambridgeshire based potter Sonia Lewis acquired from a large collecti...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blown murano glass vases, Perfect condition. Price indicated for the pair but can be sold separately upon request 2000 euros  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Golden Bronze Coupe by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3 kg The gold edition is an exclusivity of Galerie Philia Rick Owens is a Californ...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Large Vase Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

white and red stoneware ceramic pottery vase by ATOI circa 2010 21th century
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large abstract white and red stoneware ceramic vase unique handmade piece signed under the base Height 23 cm Large 18 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Communicating Vases 4 elements BLUE in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

DONNA vase, handmade porcelain contemporary black and white vase
Located in Firenze, IT
Experience the exquisite Handmade Porcelain Vase from the MOON collection by JHA Porcelain. This elegant Donna vase, featuring curvy lines and sophisticated design, is meticulously c...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Barrel Form Paola Navone Egizia Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge barrel form Paola Navone Egizia Italian Art glass vase Additional information: Materials: Art Glass Color: Silver Brand: Egizia Designer: Paola Navone Period: 2010s Sty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Tall Studio Pottery Ceramic Glazed Vase Warren Mackinzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall cylinder shape stoneware vase by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The vase displays a slightly ambiguous shape between circle and sqaure and it features tw...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Large
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

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Transparent and Red by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

Murano Gold Glass "Rostrate" Vase
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown, mid-century style, gold glass vase with spike design in the manner of Barovier, Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Pink and Red by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

21st Century Matteo Cibic Pink Vase Table Matt Lacquered MDF Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Zeta vase/table, design by Matteo Cibic, product by Scapin Collezioni Zeta is the result of an harmonious and elegant combination between a table and a vase. A successful example ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Pearlescent Glass Vase w/ 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This radiant hand-blown Murano glass vase is a breathtaking representation of modernist Venetian artistry. With a pearlescent finish that shifts hues under varying light, the vase em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

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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