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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amethyst with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown Murano vase, rendered in a deep amethyst hue, is a true masterpiece that showcases the unparalleled artistry of Venetian glassmaking. The rich, vibrant colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpted Porcelain Moon Vessel. "On Becoming #9: Ondine"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ondine is a heavily textured Moon jar with soul! *Porcelain *Handbuilt, *Handwash, doesn't hold water, unglazed *each piece is unique because of their imperfections. cracks and fol...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Vase Batutto in Gradient Smoke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano vase is an exquisite example of the Batutto technique, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry of Venetian glassmakers. The vase features a stunn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Sapphire Yellow Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiori glass bottle collection, designed by Laura de Santillana and manufactured by Venini, features six different shaped bottles. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, H 15 /...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Vase from the "Cosmic Bullets" Collection by Nicola Rivelli, 2016
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The expressive work of Nicola Rivelli stems from the idea of representing the unrepresentable part of man; his oeuvre is pure dramaturgy, an experiential journey aimed at giving pres...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Spiral Vase Frosted Medium is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Jaime Hayon Contemporary Terracotta Set of Gardenias Big Vases
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of gardenias vases by Jaime Hayon. Hand-turned terracotta within impermeable treatment. Measures: nº 1 22 x 45 cm nº 2 22 x 45 cm nº 4 22 x 37 cm.
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pair Of Contemporary Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Baluster Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching hues with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in red designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for any room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Couple of green Moor Heads, Vase Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, 2023, Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade piece in Italy. No mold. 90 Colors available. Sicily is the land of clay and handcrafted pieces. Love and jealousy melt inside those wonderful creations.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Mint Green Blown Glass by Michela Cattai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Straw by Fabio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with oval body and neck and engraved facial expression designed by Fabio in 2016. Featured in straw colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Coiled Porcelain White Sculpture Vessel. Rose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose is a stunning hand coiled porcelain sculpture with a textured accent loop at the top and a loop accessory that can be taken out or put in. *Porcelain *Handbuilt, *Handwash, do...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Pedrera Vase in Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece exemplifies modern artistry with its sophisticated matte black finish and uniquely contoured form. The vase features an elegant conical shape that tapers gracefu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Decorative Bowl Sculpture Solid Imperial Grey Marble Centerpiece Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble. Bowl dimensions: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Also available: Large L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage White Bisque German Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
Beautiful vintage fine bone porcelain decorative vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s. Details: - 5.5" tall - 3.25" bottom diameter - 2.3" top diameter About Bareuther: Bareuth...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Ash Glazed Vase with Seeding Grasses
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish ash glazed stoneware studio pottery vase decorated with seeding grasses by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The heavily ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Itera Black Triple Vase by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Itera Black Triple Vase by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind. Dimensions: D 10 x W 30 x H 27 cm. Materials: Raw black clay. Handcrafted sculptural ceramic vase in black. Three openings ...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox. Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, American contemporary ceramic artist Jason Fox pays respect to the rich history of Moon Jars with this pi...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Lattimo by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Glas Italia BOW 3 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 Murano Pois Vase in Light Lagoon Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece is a true testament to the timeless elegance and innovative artistry that defines Murano glass. The vase's elegant cylindrical form is elevated by a stunning sec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Metà Morphosis Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase with lid is part of the Metà Morphosis collection. Crafted of transparent glass, this piece can be used as an elegant container in a kitchen, living room, or dinin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown by skilled artisans, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vanessa Mitrani Red Hand Blown Glass Vase with Braided Brass Surround
Located in Troy, MI
New mouth blown vase in red with a braided brass surround by French glass artist Vanessa Mitrani. Free form biomorphic shape lends a sculptural quality...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Murano Cloudy Vase in Grey with Bubbles Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the serene elegance of this Murano glass artistry. The vase's delicate grey gradient is reminiscent of the tranquil beauty of a Venetian lagoon under a cloudy sky. The int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Waterford Crystal Contemporary Opal and Amber "Evolution" Vase
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Waterford Crystal Contemporary Amber and Opal "Evolution" Vase This is a gorgeous opaline crystal vase with amber design throughout and a swirl motif on the base by famed Irish glas...
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2010s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Sirio Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Sirio glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the edge of the Stand: "E. Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. For further information please see authen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Gary DiPasquale Short Lobed & Footed Vase with Bark Textured Exterior
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Short Lobed and Footed Vase with White Bark Textured Exterior and Black Metallic Foot with Black Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: D 25 cm x W 25 cm x H 35 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2
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Zazen Collection Concrete Vase, Mod. I
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Zazen line combines organic shapes with the texture of concrete, giving life to a family of four highly recognizable vases. Each vase is produced f...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Cement

Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany, Two Vases in Glazed Stoneware, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Paul Dressler for Grotenburg, Germany. Two vases in glazed stoneware. Beautiful crackle glaze in shades of red and green. 1940s. Largest measures: 18 ...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Bohemia Glass, Czechoslovakia, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown Czechoslovakia art glass vase. Created by Bohemian glass. Clear glass with lots of Bubbles inside. Nice blue flakes. A be...
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1980s Czech Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vase 12, Organic Modern porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 6" d...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Mars x 2", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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

Handmade Pottery Spikes Black Decorative Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful black decorative vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the line ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Blue Lime
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti special vase, clear blue and matt lime. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Tondo Doni Skyline Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A sleek and sophisticated homage to the skyscrapers that define the look of large modern cities, this vase is an elegant choice for a contemporary home, where it can be combined with...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in red designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Vase "SWAN" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase SWAN handcrafted in 24kt gold Cod. B003 LN Measures: Height 110.0 - diameter 19.0 cm.   
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Olive Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase in Olive Green exudes refined sophistication with its masterfully sculpted form and rich, organic hue. Handcrafted by the finest Venetian glass artisans...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Vase in Travertine and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Travertine Navona marble and Walnut wood. Size: 14x25,7 cm, 5,5 x 10,11 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Vase S, Tivoli Collect...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Luxury Vase #53 "Trophy". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Sculptural Vase Inspired by Organic Forms
Located in Pasadena, CA
This unique ceramic vase showcases a softly rounded, organic silhouette paired with a richly tactile surface, finished in a cratered glaze of muted, earthy tones—beige, smoky gray, a...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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

Materials

Art Glass

New Modern Vase in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Travertine Navona and Emperador dark marbles. Size: 14x25,7 cm, 5,5 x 10,11 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Vase S, Tivoli Col...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Travertine

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemella Murano Glass Vase Amber Yellow
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLA transparent vase, Murano glass. Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1980s Maitland Smith Modern Tessellated Stone Vase Brass Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Midcentury Modern Tessellated Vase 1980s Style Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Vase Black and Tan Brass Inlay Unmarked. Attributed to...
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Brass

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Pen or toothbrush holder, vase in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 11.7 x 4 x 17 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Nardo, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic. Made in Italy, hand finished. This is not a vase but a card holder. Or perhaps a pen holder. Or maybe it is a vase, but with a mouth and ears. The important thing is understanding that one can be mistaken but still smile; like Cibic’s creations, which never renounce anthropomorphism and good cheer...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Blenko Cobalt Blue Glass Studded Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful handcrafted blown glass bowl by Benklo. This beautiful piece is signed and conceptualizes the beauty and glow of cobalt blue handblown glass and texture. The piece's simp...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 90s Postmodern Vase Handcrafted in Ukraine
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted Ukrainian post modern vase with dark fuchsia color made circa late 1990s.
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Late 20th Century Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape White Arabescato Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 52 x H 45 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited edit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Kulvas Black and Orange Vase by Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Atlanta, GA
Let your fingers hold a world in your hands. See some small, sophisticated Swedish vases in globe form by Ewald Dahlskog. These earthly vessels transport the viewer elsewhere with ea...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Small Pot in Black Marquinia Marble by Ivan Colominas Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses. Size: 12.6 x 11 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis S, Pyxis collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Small Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY SMALL VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Sergio Asti Vase in Marble for Up & Up, Italy 1970s
Located in Vigevano, PV
white marble sculpture vase and by Pier Alessandro Giusti and Egidio Di Rosa for Up & Up. Made in Italy in the 70s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Anelly Vase Murano Crystal by Luigi Onesto Multi-Color Oval Shape
Located in Hamburg, DE
Anelly vase, crystal by Luigi Onesto Sommerso technique, oval shape, size 29 H x 25 W x 9 D cm, signed on the bottom L. Onesto Murano, the main color is a light vine red with green a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Dimanche 6, Travertino Vase by Marc Dibeh
Located in Geneve, CH
Dimanche 6 - Travertino vase by Marc Dibeh 2018 Materials: Travertino marble, gold chromed stainless steel Dimensions: W 63 x H 35 x D 25 cm Beirut based designer Marc Dibeh n...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Elegantly Sculpted Ceramic Vase for Wabi-Sabi and Modern Interiors
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handmade ceramic vase features a rounded, slightly concave form. Its surface is textured with numerous small, irregular holes and pits, giving it a porous, natural appearance. T...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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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