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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Medium Crushed Glass Vase: Jade & Clear Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to create crushed forms within the confines of a simple geometric framework. Each piece is unique and handmade in Brook...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Small Crushed Glass Vase: Black & White Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to create crushed forms within the confines of a simple geometric framework. Each piece is unique and handmade in Brook...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Vanità Veronese Hand Blown Glass Sculpture Vase Fly Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Vanitas Veronese Vase Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece With the Vanitas Veronese Vase, Simone Crestani breathes new life into a classical form, reinterpr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Garrafa No. I Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrafa No. I vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: stoneware Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 18 cm Options: White Bone, Chocolate, Buttermilk, Charcoal Black, Glossy, Spotted Gray,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Luxury Vase #49 "Love Key". Porcelain. Handmade design and craft 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

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Gold Leaf

Large black and red handmade stoneware ceramic vase by ATOI circa 2010 24 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (Born in 1987) Large abstract black and red handmade stoneware ceramic vase UNique handmade piece Signed under the base Height 24 cm Large 17 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Ceramic Mitti Collection Set of 3 Hand Painted Glazed, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
Mitti means "soil" in Hindi. The collection is designed as returned from a trip to India. The rounded movement is reminiscent of the stepwell, an architectural landmark designed to...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite hand-blown glass vase by renowned artist Stephen Smyers is a true masterpiece of modern art. Crafted in California in 1970, it stands as a rare and distinctive creatio...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Dina Angel-Wing Raku Ikebana Vase, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Dina Angel-Wing Raku Ikebana Vase, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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

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Art Glass

Black and White Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and white vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D 35 x H 85 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also availabl...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Vase Art. "6000", Design Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi Production, Italy 1991
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: "Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica" Umberto Allemandi & C. edizioni. Signed and numbered vase. Limited edition of 99 pieces.
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Vase Mod. Azzurro Extrachiaro in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beautiful 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. The...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Agate Red Snow Scene Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate red snow scene vase by WL CERAMICS Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H 35 x Ø 21 cm Also available: different options In addition to the manufacturing of large porcelain...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Set Of 3 Sandstone S Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Sandstone S Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 25,5 cm. Materials: Sandstone and enamel. Modules composed of 2 or 3 glazed sto...
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2010s French Modern Vases

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Sandstone, Enamel

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Porcelain flower vases, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic, architectural, and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or ind...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Venini Opalino Large Horizon 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

Minimalist Ceramic Vase - Nude
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Created out of a playful approach to materiality and form, this item is a ceramic vase as well as a sculptural piece. The designer Julien Renault chose to mainly follow his intuition...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Jarrón Sol Vase by Ana Tron
Located in Geneve, CH
Jarrón Sol Vase by Ana Tron Handmade Dimensions: D 35 x H 27 cm Materials: Recycled paper with paste, paint chalk, and matt water-based varnish. Internal c...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

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Epoxy Resin, Paper

Art Glass Vase by Murano Oggetti, signed R. Pell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful art glass vase, Murano Italy by Oggetti signed by R. Bell. The hand blown vase with abstract decoration in blue, green, red, whit and black, Ricardas Peleckas was an art...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Soliflores I, Sculpted Brass Vase Signed by Pia Chevalier
Located in Geneve, CH
Soliflores sculpted brass vase signed by Pia Chevalier Raw brass, silver solders. Dimensions: ø 2.6 to 3.8 x 14 cm H 19 to 22 cm Each one is unique Pia Chevalier is a French co...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special XL Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

Murano Italian Ribbon Trailed Hand-Blown Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Murano Venetian hand-blown glass ribbon pattern jug dating from the latter 20th century. The jug with a rounded onion shaped body has recessed rough pontil mark wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Jørgen Mogensen for Royal Copenhagen. Large round ceramic vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Jørgen Mogensen (1927–2004) for Royal Copenhagen...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Jean Vase in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Pots, tribute to Jean Cocteau and to his movie Les Enfants Terribles. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Signed Murano Art Glass Jar with Lid by C. Rachke, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant Murano art glass jar with lid is a signed and dated work by C. Rachke, created in 1992. Hand-blown in Italy, the piece features a rich amber body with dynamic swirling r...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary glazed ceramic explorer vase No.1 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: D 30 cm x W 30 cm x H 40 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
$1,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Low Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Low vase by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 12 cm Materials: Iron, Nickel Other colors available. The collection includes three objects with dif...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Tulipiere Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Tulipiere whimsical vase from Germany Vintage Details offer dogs and bun feet.  
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20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed and produced by Alfredo Barbini in 1970. With original labels. Biography Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) one of the greatest Murano glass artists of the 20th century. He learned the traditional techniques of glass blowing during his adolescence as an apprentice at the Franchetti Crystals and at SAIAR Ferro Toso. He then worked in the Zecchin-Martinuzzi Furnace alongside the sculptor Napoleone Martinuzzi, the collaboration lasted from 1932-1936 creating the first solid glass sculptures designed by Martinuzzi, this experience will be fundamental for his artistic training. After the closure of the factory, he became a first-rate teacher at the V.A.M.S.A. (Murano Artistic Glass Company, Anonymous Society). Here, too, his contribution in the field of glass sculpture is remarkable, and in that of thick materials, with particular chromatic effects, such as the so-called “smoked glass”. He carries out works based on drawings by the painter Luigi Scarpa Croce...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size L, Colorful, Metallized Finishing E23
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Murano Multicolor Cylinder Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor cylinder Murano art glass vase hand blown with small bubbles / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 16.5 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Monumental Duca di Camastra Studio Floor Vases, 33.75"H
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Duca di Camastra Studio (Italy) Marking(s): signed, marking(s) Materials: matte glazed terracotta Dimensions (H, W, D): approx. 33.75"h, 16"dia Additional Information: The vases have applied decoration throughout. Please see our other floor vases/oil jars by Teco Pottery Co. (American Terracotta Tile and Ceramic Company), Garden City Pottery...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Marga V Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga V Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 31.5 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. Please contact us. Based in Spain, Canoa Lab...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Giant Birds Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Giant vase, birds by WL Cermics Design: Norman Trapman Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H175 x Ø48 cm This series finds its origin in a fascination for the history of ceramics...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gary DiPasquale Black, Grey & White Tall Drip Pattern Vase with Black Interior
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Black, Grey and White Tall Drip Pattern Vase with Black Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marga I Vessel by Canoa Lab
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga I Vessel by Canoa Lab Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: D 16 x W 16 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set Of 2 Sandstone Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Sandstone Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 25,5 cm. Materials: Sandstone and enamel. Modules composed of 2 or 3 glazed stone...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpture vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consistent p...
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Vase Bkk Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase model Bkk of the collection Toki 1980 designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered. Biography Sergio Ast...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase by WGP
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava ceramic vase manufactured in germany in the Seventies by WGP, it's in lovely conditions. The vase is a striking and unique piece of art and design, it embodies the bold an...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Soviet Vase by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Soviet vase by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 28 cm Material: Glazed Ceramic Paying homage to Soviet Architecture, more specifically a cath...
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2010s Macedonian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Glass School of Zwiesel, Germany, 1984
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown german art glass vase. Created by a student at the Zwiesel Glass School in the glass town of Zwiesel in the Bavarian Forest. Clea...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Organic Shape, Plain Beige Contemporary Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Efir Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 65 x D 8 x H 42 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

1980s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red sommerso murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Venice By Seguso in the Eighties, vase it's in perfect condition. This Tall Vase by Seguso it's a beautiful and collecti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 4 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade tamegroute vase 4 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 20 x H 25 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

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Other

Quinta n.1_Dove Grey Painted Metal Succulent Plant Vase
Located in Bologna, Bologna
A collection of innovative miniature theatrical staging creates the backdrop against which the sculptural shape of succulent plants stands out. The vases of the 'Scenografie' series ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

21th century design white black and red abstract ceramic vase by ATOI circa 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large 21th century design stoneware ceramic vase White black and red abstract ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Height 18 cm Large 20 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Ball Sphere Bud Vase Modern Minimalist
Located in New York, NY
A substantial crystal ball sphere bud vase in the style of Baccara, in the modern or minimalist style. Beautiful as a standalone piece or for a sin...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Femme II Unique Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Femme II unique stoneware vase by Camila Apaez Unique Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 22 cm This year has been shaped by the topographies of our homes and the uncerta...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Murano Blown Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A grand scale Murano blown glass vase in a vibrant blue embellished throughout with a Classic, silver leaf “macette”- spotting pattern.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Blown Glass Vase
Murano Blown Glass Vase
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Trumpet Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Trumpet vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d x h 10 cm Materials: Matt Barium Blue Glaze with Nickel Oxide, Porcelain handmade in the Czech Republic. Also Available: different ...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ita 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, brass Dimensions: 22 (Ø) x 32 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Toyo Modernist Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Massiccio in Clear Mirror
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This highly unique mirrored Massiccio vase is an epitome of refined elegance and timeless luxury, meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in the renowned glassmaking district of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Kiss Me Vase in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Iconic vase tribute to the lipstick, fundamental ladies’ ally and symbol for femininity, a protagonist in the stylist’s collections Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary La Closerie des Lilas Pot in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Pots collection dedicated to the places attended by Ernst Hemingway in the Paris of the Twenties. La Closerie des Lilas is a tribute to Brasserie La Closerie des Lilas,171 Boulevard...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Henri Vase in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Pots, tribute to Henri Matisse and to his Symphonie cromatique. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

No.89 Stoneware Sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
No.89 stoneware sculpture, Tonfisk by Ciona Lee One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 9 x H 14 cm Materials: Grogged stoneware, satin cream glaze. Variations of size and colour available....
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2010s British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abstract white and brown sonteware ceramic vase or pot free form by ATOI c. 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI ( Born in 1987 ) Large abstract free form white and brown stoneware ceramic vase or pot Unique handmade ceramic Signed by ATOI Circa 2010 Height 24 cm Large 35 cm Depth 3...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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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