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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Evase by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Evase by Rick Owens, 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 18 cm Materials: bronze Weight: 4.2 kg Available in black, gold and nitrate finish. Rick Owe...
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2010s French Modern Vases

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Bronze

Evase by Rick Owens
Evase by Rick Owens
$4,057 / item
Astral Vase – Two Piece Handmade Glass Vase Available in a Variety of Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Astral Vase is a hand-blown glass vessel composed of two contrasting, color-saturated components that, when combined, produce a third hue. The rounded outer form supports a more line...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Green Petrol Blue Ceramic Vase Glossy Glazed
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The "A Venezia" is a hand made ceramic glazed vase in beautiful blue petrol color. This vase is part of the Bubble Family Collection, a collection of 20 glazed ceramic vases with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Flower Cone Contemporary Vase
Located in London, GB
The Surtout de Table first appeared in the 17th century as a utilitarian object designed to protect polished wooden tables. It rapidly evolved to fill the role of ornamental table...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

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Aluminum

Flower Cone Contemporary Vase
Flower Cone Contemporary Vase
$2,529 Sale Price / item
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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

Materials

Resin

Large Blue Happy Susto Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Large blue happy susto vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 14 x W 33 x H 47 cm Materials: Glazed ceramic vase(s) in white or blue with decorations in whi...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Generation 12 Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 12 vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña Unique Piece Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 24 cm. Materials: black stoneware and slip In this series of pieces, c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

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Stoneware

1980s Modern Hand-Blown Green and Gray Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase by Venini, crafted in the 1980s, is a refined example of modern Italian glass artistry. Its bold flared rim and clean, fluid form are enhan...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000874 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

Astral Vase – Two Piece Handmade Glass Vase Available in a Variety of Colors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Astral Vase is a hand-blown glass vessel composed of two contrasting, color-saturated components that, when combined, produce a third hue. The rounded outer form supports a more line...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Domingos Tótora " Vaso Orgânico Casca Mod.01", Brazil 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vases

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Paper

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Lime Green and Violet 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

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Violet and Green 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Transparent and Green 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Blue and Violet 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Monochrome Lime Green 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Version in Monochrome Blue 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Hutschenreuther, Heinrich Fuchs, MCM Porcelain Vase, Germany, circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Hutschenreuther (Manufacturer) - Dr. Heinrich Fuchs (Designer) - Mid century porcelain vase - featuring Origami-like folds in the design that play with light and the unique shape - w...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Black Organic Vase, Ceramic, Kawa Vase #6, Porcelain, In-stock, Handmade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 06 Tactile and organic black vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and rich color, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green exudes both vibrance and refinement. This exquisite creation from the Vene...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Bowl with Expressive Glaze by Beatrice Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by American artist and studio potter Beatrice Wood (1893-1998). The elegant bowl has a deep half-hemisphere form that is supported by a sho...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Bumps 2.0 Blue Cobalt Vase by Arkadiusz Szwed
Located in Geneve, CH
Bumps 2.0 blue cobalt vase by Arkadiusz Szwed Dimensions: L 16 x W 16 x H 20 cm Materials: Porcelain Arkadiusz Szwed designs and produce ceramic...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Dove Vase by Cosmin Florea
Located in Geneve, CH
Dove vase by Cosmin Florea Unique piece Dimensions: W 40 x D 15 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware Inspired by my love for pristine nature, this sculptural vase...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Contemporary Art Glass Vase - Black & White Stripes on Clear - 21st Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary art glass vase - featuring a heavy clear glass body with black and white stripes - flat polished base - unsigned - 21st century. Excellent pre-owned condition - no loss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extraordinary and beautiful 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 s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Set Of 3 Sandstone M Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Sandstone M Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 34,5 cm. Materials: Sandstone and enamel. Modules composed of 2 or 3 glazed sto...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Sandstone, Enamel

D. Zamora Venezia, Murano Hand-Blown Filigrana Glass Vase with Dotted Rim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
D. Zamora Venezia, Murano Hand-Blown Filigrana Glass Vase with Dotted Rim, Late 20th Century Dimensions: 4" high x 3.5" diameter A superb hand-blown Murano art glass vase signed by...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Blue Swirl Triple Gourd Art Glass Vase - Circa 1990's
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary blue swirl art glass vase - featuring a slender, triple gourd shape - polished base - unsigned - circa 1990's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no re...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Blown Glass Coreani Vase Designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini
Located in Stamford, CT
A Tapio Wirkkala blown glass Coreani vase produced by Venini. Etched Venini Italia 83 T.W. to underside.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Norman Stuart Clarke Vase Wave Seascape Blue Purple White, 1997
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Norman Stuart Clarke (b.1944): Seascape, wave vase, 1997 "I use bold, powerful colors; it's a consuming interest of mine, an obsession, placing d...
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1990s British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Dark Grey Offset Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey offset vase big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Nicolaj Nøddesbo & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L60 / W40 / H48 cm Materials: fiber concrete Offset is designed as a distor...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Concrete

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000799 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

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

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

Orange and Green Vase, Signed J. Guliajile, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large vase featuring a round base and a pyramidal body crafted from opaque orange glass. The surface is adorned with diagonal green glass stripes, and the top edge exhibits an irregu...
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20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Leaf Tall Vase Designed by Dan Yeffet for Collection Particuliere
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by Dan Yeffet for Collection Particulière, Leaf is an elegant vase made of black patinated bronze with insert in stainless steel. Dimensions: vase (tall) : Ø 20 x h 77 cm (i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42 Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Materials: steel, black patina, brass, wax. Lukasz Friedrich (born...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Steel

Ingeborg Lundin for Orrefors "Ariel" Art Glass Vase
Located in Toledo, OH
Art glass vase titled "Ariel" by designer Ingeborg Lundin (Swedish, 1921-1992) for Orrefors. Captivating art glass vase in rich purple color surrounded by faces in profile. This heav...
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20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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

Matte White Speckled Ceramic Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Matte White Speckled Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture a...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay

Pre-Order Large 11" Flower Vase, Full Copper Matte, Ceramic Raku Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a pre-order I am proud to share my latest Art Series vase shape : The flower vase. With a shape inspired from the tulip flower, the RAAQUU Flower Vase expresses a wonde...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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

The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm. Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze. The Drago Nero takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castelli be...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

black and red abstract ceramic vase by ATOI 21th century design pottery 19 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large black and red stoneware ceramic pottery vase Unique handmade ceramic signed under the base circa 2010 height 19 cm Large 19 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large 21th century design white and brown stonewware ceramic vase by ATOI 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large white and brown stoneware ceramic vase signed by ATOI Realised circa 2010 Signed original perfect condition height 25 cm Large 18 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Moonwalk vase MW02, Aluminium Lost Wax Cast vase, Lunar Edition
Located in Roma, IT
Moonwalk vase MW02, by italian atelier Wanderart, is part of the Lunar Edition, a collection that draws inspiration form the spontaneous processes of land formation, embodying the pu...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Large Shino Glazed Ceramic Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Large Shino Glazed Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Bubble Vase Glass Sculpture with Brass Frame, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Bubble vase glass sculpture with brass frame Designed by Simone Crestani Made in Italy: Mad...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

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

Italian Murano Glass Vase Profeta Model by Renato Toso and Noti Massari
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase from the series I Profeti, in blown glass and gold designed by Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Barovier & Toso, 1985. Signature engraved on the base Biography Renato Toso is a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 1 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 1 by Contemporary Orientalism. Dimensions: D 23 x H 36 cm. Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

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Other

Outdoor Fiberglass Planter Eden D by Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter D allows to curate the perfect ambiance, blending nature with refined design to create a truly inspiring environment. With its geometric form, it enhances any décor with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Fiberglass

Volume 2 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 2 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 24 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: different colors and patterns Establis...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Vase Designed by Keralouve Made by Charles Catteau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase designed by Keralouve made by Charles Catteau (1880-1966). Signed Keralouve, Belgium, AD003 - MC. Belgium, CIRCA 1940.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vasi Comunicanti 2 elements MULTICOLOR 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

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000916 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...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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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