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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glas Italia BOW 1 Vase by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bow collection of Vasi by Glas Italia, designed by Piero Lissoni and presented at Salone del Mobile 2025, explores the beauty of imperfection and movement frozen in glass. Made of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Large is a striking example of Venetian glass artistry, masterfully crafted using the Battuto t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

11 Erinna Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Erina vase is blown glass, originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in Murano, its hand blown with techniques from m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pietra Vase Antico by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Black and White Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman, limited edition, 162/200, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Limited edition from Orrefors, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Ingegerd Råman. The beautiful modern "Caracalla" series was produced in 2005 in a limited edition — signed "...
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Early 2000s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Richard Devore Exhibited and Published
By Richard DeVore
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large stoneware vessel by Richard DeVore (American, 1933-2006) made in 1972. The cylindrical vessel takes an unusual sculptural form with curvy edges that flows freely in contoured...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Iridescent Oval Art Glass Vase with Lip by Craig Zweifel, 2003, Signed
By Craig Zweifel
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Iridescent oval art glass vase with lip by Craig Zweifel - signed and dated 2003.
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Luxury Vase #42 "Gold Nugget". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand-Blown Murano Facet Vase Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing upon the profound elegance of Italian design, this black facet vase is a masterful creation of Murano artisans. Its deep, onyx black glass is meticulously hand-cut into geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Flared Rim Modernist Vase in style of Lucie Rie
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning thin walled, flared rim vase in the style of Lucie Rie. This piece was acquired from a prominent Bay Area collector. We had heard that Lucie did not sign everythi...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Luxury Vase #1 "Thorns Heart". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Acrylic

Two 1980s Modernist Orange and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vases
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two vases are striking examples of the Fat Lava ceramic from the 1980s. Fat Lava ceramics, originating primarily from West Germany, are known for their bold textures and dynami...
Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking rectangular vase showcases a captivating combination of amber hues and crystal-clear glass, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. The seamless blend ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Salta Medium Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta small round tray Alpaca silver & leather Also with leather: Salta Medium Round Tray Salta Large Round Tray Salta Tray Bar Salta champagne Bucket Salta Ice bucket Salta Ice...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Pablo Picasso Inspired, Abstract Italian Fused Modern Art Glass Sculpture Vase
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Distinct and stylish fused glass Italian vase, inspired by the master of Modern Art, Pablo Picasso An impressive piece mounted on an oblong black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

In-Stock, White Organic Vase, Kawa Vase 19, sculptural ceramic abstract
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 19 Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, all pieces in the Kawa Series are one-of-a-kind. 4" dia. x 11" h 1 unit in stock. Ships in 5-7 days. Kawa Seri...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Multi-flower Vase in Black Crystal by Mario Cioni
Located in Milano, MI
Multiform vase in black crystal made by Mario Cioni Ø cm 18 h cm 18
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

21st Century by Arch. E.Mari "PAROS M" Design Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture vase "PAROS M" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter Cm. 19 x 30 height. Materials: White Carrara Designed by: Enzo Mari.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Porcelain vase decorated with woman and flowers, 1980s. Measures: 21 x 8 cm. In ve...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Vase Supreme in Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase is a masterful embodiment of elegance and inspiration, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. It captures the essence of refined luxury, in its wide, robust form,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Horizon Milk White inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ekster Vase CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Ekster Vase CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 19.5 x D 14.5 x H 39 cm Materials: Copper, painted steel. Weight: 2,8 kg Ekster vase is one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Th...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper, Steel

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

Materials

Ceramic

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It is sculpted by organically displacing seventeen individ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Lisa Mori, Vase in Aluminum and Glass, 1980s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lisa Mori, attributed. Vase with an organic shape in polished cast aluminum is suspended in rectangular structure in glass. Work realized in the 1980s.
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20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Large Signed Anna Sykora Sgraffito Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Modern studio vase. Anna Sykora, vases Sgraffito vases, 2014. Porcelain, terra sigillata By Anna Sykora. With a white porcelain body with a light grey terra sigillata slip...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pila Vase Red Travertine, Rosso, Travertine and Emperador by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African ceramic art that blends realism with stylized, often whimsical forms. The studio is...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Raymond Loewy Porcelain Rosenthal Vase Germany circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A white porcelain vase designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Porcelain from Germany circa 1960. The simple and elegant profile of this vase ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black Murano Vase with Gold Stripes by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black Murano art glass vase hand blown with stripes infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Colorful Murano Glass Vase Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Colorful Murano glass vase by Romano Donà Venice 1980s. This artistic rare vase stands out for its energetic colors, that were obtained usi...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Rookwood Pottery, "Aventurine Glaze" Vases, Porcelain, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three green-glazed porcelain vases designed and produced by Rookwood Pottery and Kenton Hills Porcelains respectively. One vase signed Roger H. Ferger and dated 1941. Overa...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Ralf Hurricanes in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ A pair of 2 Large Ralf Hurricanes in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier. The Ralf Hurricane candlestick is a classic design, interpreted mo...
Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Aquamarine Blue with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A captivating expression of contemporary Murano artistry, this Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Aquamarine Blue with Bubbles emerges in a sculptural form that captures the esse...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase Parvati Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Parvati ceramic vase of the collection Black&Black designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Superego E...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vittorio Ferro Vase with Unique Multicolor Murrine, ca 1994
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase with unique red, gree, blue, black and taupe murrine by Vittorio Ferro, Murano Italy, 1994 (signed on bottom “Vittorio Ferro ‘94”). Born in 1932, Vittorio Ferro...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murrine

Pair of Baccarat Signed, Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vases, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal set of vases made by Baccarat.  The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo biloba...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Enric Miralles Spanish 'Gerro' Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gerro is a small vase that reproduces the large ones built in the Diagonal Mar Park in Barcelona, a project by Enric Miralles and Benedetta Tagliabue. Made in glazed porcelain with ...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Silver Plate Modernist Tumbler Vase, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private interior with this rare and exceptional silver plate vase, a masterpiece crafted by renowned Italian silversmith B.F. in the 1980s. Exuding elegance and sophisti...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 05, Leather Cast Porcelain Flower Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tactile and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Use individual...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Ceramic Vase Indira Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Indira ceramic vase of the collection Black&Black designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Superego Ed...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green exudes a refined elegance through its masterfully sculpted silhouette, carefully hand-formed by skilled artisans in Murano...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Vase with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery vase decorated in light blue glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1...
Category

1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Large with Medium Vases Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
Large with medium Stella vases - Set of two The contemporary Czech glass Stella large and medium vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking tribute to elemental form, the Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks is a masterwork of texture and luminosity. Its surface ripples a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Capperidicasa iTotem Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of green Alpi marble, black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fresh...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Multicolor Murano Glass Vase Signed by Cenedese, 1990s, Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Contemporary Multicolor Murano Glass Vase Signed by Cenedese 1990s Italy. This amazing vase will steal the scene in your house thanks to its artistic design. The irregular patterns ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Modern Minimalist Ceramic Vase with Subtle Textured Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handmade ceramic vase features a light beige finish and a roughly spherical form with a distinctly textured surface. Irregular pits and bumps create a porous, organic look, high...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Vase "BOB" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside cod. CP044 measures: H. 172.0 cm. - Dm. 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1990s Blue Ribbon Italian Art Glass Murano Swirl Vase signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1994 Blue Ribbon Italian Art Glass Murano Swirl Vase signed 4.25 h x 2.38 diameter Original vintage condition See images provided.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It his sculpted by organically displacing seventeen indivi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This la...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Lladró Canvas Vase Flowers Tapestry Vase by Bodo Sperlein
Located in New York City, NY
White glossy porcelain vase with accumulation of one by one handmade flowers for home decoration. Contemporary but Classic this sculptural vase is an impressive design statement comb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Amber with Horizon Thread Rim 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

Modern LAAB Hydria Vase Raku Ceramic Black Burnt Metal Red Copper
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hydria vase Borrowing the generous silhouette of amphoras from ancient Greece, this stunning ceramic vase results from a painstaking artisan crafting pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Derek Clarkson Brush Decorated Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good and finely made studio pottery stoneware bottle vase of small size decorated with a repeat brush pattern of stylized insect like designs by Derek Clarkson...
Category

1970s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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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