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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 20th Century
Modern Black Ceramic Vase by Haeger, 1985
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek modern black enameled ceramic vase by Haeger, 1985.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1963 Modernist Blue and Gray Ceramic German Vase by Carstens Tonnieshof
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A blue and gray ceramic big vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Carstens Tonnieshof, it's in perfect condition and marked on the bottom. This Vase by Carstens Tönnieshof fea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Italian Glass Vase Oltre Model by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
Vase Oltre model large in Murano glass and with internal reliefs designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by VeArt in 1973 Bibliography Rosa Chiesa Sandro Pezzoli 'Toni Zuccheri poeta della natura e del vetro' Marsilio Venezia 2019 p.222. Biography Italian glassmaker and master Murano craftsman Toni Zuccheri’s lifelong passion for nature and animals contributed to the development of some of the finest modernist works in Murano glass history. His mid-century-era chandeliers, wall sconces, table lamps and vases showcase his penchant for experimentation and exceptional skill in color and form. Zuccheri was born in 1936 in San Vito al Tagliamento. His father was Luigi Zuccheri...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Vintage Tall and Massive Italian Vase in Clear Murano Glass with Ink-Like Decor
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever put a drop of ink into a glass of water? Chances are, if you did, the result looked pretty much like this vintage Murano glass vase. Made of clear thick "cristallo" gla...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

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 ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Zoomorphic vase signed Vallauris
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A cubist vase design zoomorphic signed Vallauris
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in faceted smoky glass. Approx. 1960s/70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy, art glass vase in faceted smoky glass. Approximately from the 1960s/1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 5.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Large green vase, Murano sommerso glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Large Blenko Amberina Red and Yellow Ribbed Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Gorgeous mid-century modern large oversized Blenko Amberina hand-blown ribbed vase/vessel. A deep red neck that subtly transitions into a pale yellow ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

PAIR OF MEDICI TERRACOTTA GOBLETS FROM IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI TERRACOTTA GOBLETS FROM IMPRUNETA 20th Century This wonderful small ornamental Medici-style chalice is an exact 1:1 copy of a sixteenth-century original The original ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s crafted by Iittala. This fluid masterpiece seamlessly merges form and function, sh...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Decorative big and heavy green Murano Glass Vase by Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and massive vase in thick Murano glass by Italian designer Vinicio Vianello, deep bottle green with a yellowish hue near the top. Dating back to the late Sixties / early ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

PAIR OF LEMON POTS WITH DECORATIONS Ø70CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS WITH DECORATIONS Ø70CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA CONCA 20th Century Conca Fiorentina in terracotta, Renaissance model. Internal diameter cm. ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Pair of Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 19/20th Century Hand made. HEIGHT 76cm WIDTH 86cms WEIGHT 85Kg BASE DIAMETER 56 cm INTERNAL DIAMETER 6...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

PAIR OF FLORENTINE VASES Ø80CM WITH FESTONS AND MEDICI COAT OF ARMS 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF FLORENTINE VASES Ø80CM WITH FESTONS AND MEDICI COAT OF ARMS 20th Century Pair of lemon vases with 80 cm external diameter festoons, in Impruneta ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
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1990s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century Typical Tuscan flared basin with beautiful ornaments in clear relief, in the round. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sculptures, Fruit Bowl / Centerpiece
Located in Milano, IT
Showing all the beauty of Murano glass objects, with fluid shapes, vivid colors and a flawless, artisanal craftsmanship behind, these two sculptures give you endless decoration possi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Robert Deblander - Stoneware vase
Located in PARIS, FR
This stoneware vase has been created by Robert Deblander c. 1970. The works of the artist are today present in many public collections such as those of the Museum of Decorative Arts...
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rattan vase by Vivai del Sud, 1969 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step back into the bohemian charm of 1969 with Vivai del Sud's Rattan Vase. This design gem captures the essence of the era's laid-back sophistication, offering a nostalgic nod to th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Rattan

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fascinating Stephen Smyers, California 1979 modern art glass hand-blown vase. This beautiful handmade glass is unique compared to anything created in his studio. This vase features a hollow and elegant bulbous sculptural form crafted from clear glass, with a submerged filigree in white, orange, blue, and brown that resembles the lines of a feather. It is a substantial and weighty piece, and the quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with clean, modern lines and clarity and depth to the glass. The vase is engraved underside: Smyers 79. Measurements: 4 in diameter (10.5 cm) x 5 in high (13 cm). Note: Glass Artisan Stephen Smyers is one of the true innovators of the contemporary glass movement. For more than thirty-five years, the simple elegance of Smyers Glass...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Unique Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase By Merethe Bloch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Merethe Bloch, Danish, born 1946 Large stoneware floor vase with shades of gray and 'oxblood' glaze Standing at 38.5 cm in height and with a diameter of 50 cm, this vase is a one-of...
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20th Century Danish Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Signed Hand Made Stoneware Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Small ceramic hand made earthenware vase, signed by the potter. Painted in drip glaze and geometric shapes of cream, and tones of blue.
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Italian Vase With Glass Threads Applied In Bulk
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and unique Murano vase made of violet-colored blown glass with transparent glass threads...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Favrile Glass Vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in San Francisco, CA
An petite opalescent ovoid favrile glass vase in hues of greens and blues by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Etched J C T and numbered on the base. No chips, cracks or repairs.
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Early 1900s American Antique Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Louis Dage, French ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Glaze in blue and sandy tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Louis Dage, French ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Glaze in blue and sandy tones. From the 1930s/40s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 14.0 cm.
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1930s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

PAIR OF SENESE D TERRACOTTA VASES 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF SENESE D TERRACOTTA VASES 20th Century Medici chalice decorated with crowns of leaves and satyrs, 30 vertical pods. HEIGHT 45 cm INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 21 cm WEIGHT 15 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with burgundy-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In good condition with few minor insignificant nicks. ...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Murano, Vase, Blown Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted blown glass vase designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Mid-Century Flavio Poli Blue, Purple and Green Submerged Murano Glass 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Refined single-flower vase with a conical shape in blue, purple and green submerged Murano glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Venice 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL TERRACOTTA GOBLETS WITH HANDLES end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL TERRACOTTA GOBLETS WITH HANDLES end 20th Century podded and handled vase with handles rising from the sides with two small masks. HEIGHT 54 cm WEIGHT 10 Kg SQUAR...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Ceramic vase with green glaze, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with green-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Marked. Dimen...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Nicaraguan Modern Ceramic Vase w/ Butterfly Motif
Located in New York, NY
Modern Nicaraguan ceramic pottery vase hand-painted with polychrome butterflies and of double gourd form with sand-blasted base, apparently unsigned. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Nicaraguan Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Canadian Contemporary Studio Pottery Vase - Hand Formed - Signed & Dated - 1999
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary hand modeled and carved free form studio pottery glazed terracotta vase - signed and dated on the base - DANY (19)99 - expertly finished with a glossy brown glaze - ungl...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases

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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

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Ceramic

Art Glass Vase With Marine Scenes
Located in New York, NY
Art glass vase with layered marine scenes of fish and coral reefs, the underside etched with partially legible signature, "New.... ARV 2920" and dated "98." Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

V. Nason & C Venetian Murano Glass Vase ca.1980s
Located in New York, NY
V. Nason & C (Vizenzo Nason e Compagnia) Venetian Murano Glass vase, of waisted trumpet form in straw colored glass, apparently unsigned, but with original label, ca. 1980s. Dealer:...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Robin Mix Amber Glass Vase, 1993
Located in New York, NY
Robin Mix (American, XX-XXI) Amber Glass Vase, 1993, signed and dated to underside. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Hand blown Murano glass with rough texture finish. The vase is marked Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Dim: 11” High, 10” Diame...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Impressive Italian ceramic vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Impressive cubic vase hand made signed and limited edition by Bassano Perfect condition
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze. Approximately from 1970. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 26.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Archimede Seguso Vase, Green Glass with Iridescence, Serenella Signed
Located in Wallkill, NY
This beautiful vase by Archimede Seguso features ribbed iridescence in a stunning shade of green, making it a perfect addition to any collection of decorative items. The vase has been crafted with great care and attention to detail, showcasing the skill and artistry of the maker. Ideal for holding flowers or simply as a decorative piece on its own, this vase will add elegance and sophistication to any room. The unique combination of texture and color make it a truly special item that is sure to be admired by all who see it. Add it to your collection today! Vase with light ribbing along the exterior in Green Verde Serenella. Base and other identifications and references: label. Signed Archimede Seguso. I quaderni di Archimede Seguso, article on the Verde Serenella 18 “Verde Fresca Melodia” Any questions feel free to message, email or call. Thank you! Radio Craze
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

EMPIRE VASE - PILLAR GOBLET WITH SPHINXES H 95 CM end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
EMPIRE VASE - PILLAR GOBLET WITH SPHINXES H 95 CM end 20th Century Beautiful Napoleonic Empire vase with sphinxes, fret, two large festoons and leaves rising from the base. Empire v...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Terracotta

Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, Czech Republic. "Abstract" art glass vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vladislav Urban for Sklo Union, Czech Republic "Abstract" art glass vase in violet tones. Approximately from 1970. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 19.7 cm x D 8.0 cm.
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Murano Vase Purple Glass Irregular Shape And Glassy Threads On The Surface
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Origi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1960s, Modernist Red and Yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Square Vase by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A square murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties by Seguso, it's in perfect condition. This Vase by Seguso is a stunning example of the innovative glassma...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Lot of 5 Blue Swirl Vases Florida Design Heinrich Löffelhardt 60s Pop Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of 5 beautiful hand blown german art glass vases. Designed by Heinrich Loffelhardt for Zwiesel Glass in the Bavarian Forest. Clear, blue and silver swirl glass with lots of small...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Modern Studio Art Pottery Gold Shimmer Vase
Located in New York, NY
Modern studio art pottery vase with elongated neck and gold shimmering glazed body, unmarked. Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Art Glass

Italian modern round decorative vase or holder in travertine, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round decorative vase or holder in travertine, 1970s Single flower vase entirely in travertine. The rounded structure at the top presents a round hole. This decorative...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Travertine

Vase Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre Italy, Black White Stripped Clear Glass, 1987
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A gorgeous Italian glass vase by Lino Tagliapietra for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. Clear glass with black and white strips. The vase still has an Effetre International label...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A 1970s Modernist Design Brown and Beige Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modern vase designed by Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello in the Seventies. It's in very good condition overall. This 1970s Modernist vase incorporates sleek shapes, clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Crystal Square Architectural Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, yet purely elegant and Architectural bud vase of solid crystal with a hole bore offset to hold a bud. The form is the look here and the simple lines make this a hit with o...
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20th Century Modern Vases

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Crystal

Modern Italian crystal vase, Gianfranco Frattini for Kristal Sonoro 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Modern Italian crystal vase by Gianfranco Frattini for Kristal Sonoro, circa 1980. Crystal flower vase, with a clear glass bubble on the outside and with a pink frosted glass contain...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Crystal

Bronze Vessel by Just Andersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bronze vessel with a flared rim by Just Andersen, made for his eponymous company, model #LB 1596. Terrific patina.
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1940s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

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Bronze

Italian Mid Century Modern Venini White Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi, 1983
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
"Incamiciato" Italian art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Stunning white glass in original Venini box and with "Certificate of Authenticity."
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.

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