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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Turquoise and Gold Glass Dot Design '2022'
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite clear hand-blown Murano glass vase with raised turquoise and gold glass dot design. Italy 2022. Available by order. Available in other color combinations by order. Please ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Vase "THAI" White Glazed with Platinum Top by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
THAI - Ceramic vase white glazed with handcrafted platinum top Code AS002 Measures: Height 145.0 cm., diameter 38.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Vase in White and Red Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase white Michelangelo and red Levanto marble. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic. Made i...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Large Hickory Vase by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze vase produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina.
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Black Glass Polish Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from Poland featuring a beautiful, curved shape. This glass piece is a deep black tone. It is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and...
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1970s Polish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Orange Green
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Clear orange, matt dusty green. Halloween 2022 edition. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

1980s Modernist Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug Vase by M Carbone per Ceramica Castelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare polychrome jug vase hand-crafted and painted by M.Carbone for Ceramica Castelli, the name of decor is Dripping, it's signed on the bottom. This Jug by Maurizio Carbone it's a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Acrylic Rectangular Vase by Studio Nova 1980's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sleek modern dark amber brown tone acrylic vessel by Studio Nova, circa 1980's. This large sculptural rectangular block form vase is molded from translucent resin / acrylic which all...
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases

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Resin, Acrylic

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Twin Handled Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. The st...
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20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Antonio da Ros Murano Glass Sommerso Vase for Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sommerso glass with a very traditional bubble design by Antonio da Ros.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Arne Bang signed stoneware vase with a ribbed body
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stoneware vase from the 1930s with a ribbed body and beautiful, intriguing glaze in brownish/grayish tones. Signed on the Bottom AB 37. Mint Con...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vase Vessel Sculpture Black Marquina Marble Handmade Italian Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Marquina marble. Vase dimension: L 51 W 30 H 44 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each va...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Carved and Painted Equestrian Vase by Marcello Fantoni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Reveal every side to the story. A vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1935. . Born in Florence, Italy in 1915. He began his studies in 1927, at the age of 12, at the Instituto d’Arte Porta Rom...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Christopher Anderson Textured Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Studio Pottery vase with a shaped tenmoku glazed top, the body applied with matted textured glazes in contrasting brown tones by Christopher Anderson...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Venini Opalino Large White 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

Michael Bang Spiderweb Studio Glass Vase for Holmegaard, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large circular vase in light-blue toned clear art glass. Its an unique piece and its signed by the artist, numbered and dated. It is decorated with applied threads of glass creating ...
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1990s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century Abstract Two-Necked Glass Vase, Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual late 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute extraordinary two-necked glass vase artfully handcrafted out of beautiful glass bot...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

White and Black Porcelain Freeform Sculpture Vase by Marc Uzan Midcentury
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marc Uzan Elegant white and black ceramic vase or sculpture. Original porcelain freeform signed under the base UZAN Realised, circa 2000 Original perfect condition Mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "PAROS B" Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase "PAROS B" designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 29 x 20 Height. Materials: White Carrara / National Travertine Designed by: Enzo Mari.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Celadon Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Carrara Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of white Carrara marble. Vase dimension: L 51 W 30 H 44 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Blue Red
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear blue, matt red Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available. Colour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Amber by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Vase "BRIX" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BRIX hand-finished in 24-karat gold code CA030 measures: H. 50.0 cm. - Dm. 18.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Hasu Bowl by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Description/ Bronze bowl with gold leaf interior 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

Moonwalk vase MW01, Aluminium Lost Wax Cast vase, Lunar Edition
Located in Roma, IT
Moonwalk vase MW01, 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Venini Opalino Large Black Black Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

H. ASHMILL - Slab Form Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Canada - Late 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
H. ASHMILL - Slab form studio pottery glazed stoneware vase - set on non glazed curved plinths - contrasting glaze to the interior and rim - signed - Canada (likely) - late 20th cent...
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Cylindrical Swirl Vase
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Seguso cylinder vase with internally decorated swirls of blue and black, 1960s Italy. Uncirculated sample stock, New. Measures: 14.5" x 4.75".    
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Modernist Tall Urn Form White Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it recedes meeting the neck that once again flares to a circular mouth. The neck of the piece is adorned with sculptural rectilinear embellishment that cantilever from the conical body of the piece, imbuing the piece with an undeniably graphic sensibility. The piece is finished with a stunning white glaze that highlights the stunning formal aspects of the vessel. With its clean modernist lines and impeccable craftsmanship, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Moon" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Moon - Ceramic vase Moon white glazed cod. SF001 Measures: Height 60.0 cm. - Diameter. 55.0 cm.    
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moor heads, Collection of 3, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape Solid Block Blue Azul Marble Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Azul Macaubas. Vase dimensions: D 52 x H 45 cm, available in different quartzite, onyx and marbles. Limited edition ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Quartz

Lucie Rie, Austrian-born British ceramicist. Unique large modernist 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. Lucie Rie (1902-1995), Austrian-born British cer...
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1970s British Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Clear Plexiglass Rectangular Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The vase features a modernist design, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and the beauty of unadorned materials. It aligns with the 1970s aesthetic of minimalism and geometric for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Plexiglass

Michael Cho Studio Art Pottery Vase – Handcrafted Signed Ceramic Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning studio art pottery vase by Michael Cho is a masterfully handcrafted ceramic piece that showcases an elegant blend of textured matte and glossy glazed finishes. The exte...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Momentum: Cameo Glass Amphora Vase & Stand by Duncan McClellan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Momentum: Cameo Glass Amphora Vase & Stand by Duncan McClellan Two Pieces the Art Glass/Cameo Glass Vase and White Lacquered wrought Iron stand A monumental signed cameo glass amph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuti vase in Amber Murano glass by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini. It evokes a lily standing tall, in tones of Amber and Grape. Its translucent appearance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This eye-catching vase is the epitome of refined luxury, designed for connoisseurs with a discerning eye for unparalleled craftsmanship. This stunning piece is more than just a vase;...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Pair of Marcello Fantoni Etruscan Sgraffiti Vases with Covers
Located in Skanninge, SE
An outstanding pair of vases with covers in the sgraffiti technique by the Italian master Marcello Fantoni. These ceramic masterpieces are in perfect condition and they are both sign...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

New Modern Vase L in Black Marquinia marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase L in Black Marquinia marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, White Arabescato, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Vase "NADIRA" White Glazed with Bronze Top by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
NADIRA - Ceramic vase white glazed with handcrafted bronze top code VS012 measures: Height 110.0 cm. - diameter 60.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cistus Round Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate design entirely crafted by hand using pure crystal with over 24% of PbO is the distinctive feature of this elegant round vase that will imbue with charm and sophistication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Small Nereidi Murano Glass Vases by Allegri & Fogale
Located in Venezia, IT
A solid heavy base joint with a delicate, airy upper portion. Designed by de Allegri & Fogale, these pieces take their cue from the charming atmosphere of the Venetian lagoon, and em...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Curt Magnus Addin, Vases, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stoneware vases designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Modernist Hand-Blown Torqued Spiral Motif Murano Glass Vase w/ 24K Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist Murano glass vase is a masterpiece of Italian glassmaking, combining traditional techniques with bold, contemporary design. Hand-blown with exceptional skill,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Viridian: Green Persian Marble Plant Stand with Onyx Details and Organic Design
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Viridian, a distinctive plant stand that epitomizes luxury and elegance. Crafted from solid Green Persian marble and adorned with intricate onyx details, Viridian is desi...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx

Mark Griffiths Large Twin Handled Studio Pottery Vase with Grasses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish English large twin handled studio vase decorated with wheat like grass stems by Shropshire based potter Mark Griffiths (British b.1956) and dating from the 1970’s. The...
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20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Sinfonia Up Natural' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
This pine wood vase is designed by the Italian studio Sovrappensiero and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The vase has a glass inser...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Carlo Scarpa, "Mezza Filigrana" Vase, 1934
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Scarpa 'Mezza Filigrana' Vase, c. 1934 Execution: Venini & C. Cased glass, white. Signed: Venini murano (acid stamp). Measure : H : 18 cm (...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Alessandro Mandruzzato Tulip Vase in Peach Murano Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tulipano block vase in faceted glass. Very rare peach or salmon in color. Hand-blown in to a mold with facets finished by hand. Designed and made at the Murano workshop of Alessandro...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green is exquisite piece is a true testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano glassm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Kosta Boda Crystal Bowl by Goran Warff
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant clear glass bowl signed by Kosta Boda in excellent condition designed by Goran Warff. Quality and cut shine thru this incredible piece that evokes a sparkling strenght. Deep masterful cuts in inspirational art...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White 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

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Murano Glass

New Modern Stool in Travertine and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool in Travertine Navona and walnut wood. Size: 35x42 cm., 13,7×16,5 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Stool in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan C...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Travertine

fferrone Contemporary Clear Glass Bowling Ball Decorative Sculpture Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Luminous and unexpected, this contemporary clear glass bowling ball, Wilma, is a modern decorative sculpture object and modern vase is playful as it is functional. Each of the three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Awaji Pottery Large Japanese Jar Dripped and Splashed Glaze Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Awaji vase with splashed and dripped glazes, circa 1930. Measures: 8 1/2" high, 9" diameter. Excellent condition.
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1930s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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

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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