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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Raku 3 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Full Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains ( left to right ) : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Tsuri raku pottery vase ( 6.5 inch x...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raku 3 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains ( left to right ) : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Tsuri raku pottery vase ( 6.5 inch x...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raku 3 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Half Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains ( left to right ) : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Tsuri raku pottery vase ( 6.5 inch x...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raku 2 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Koban raku pottery vase ( 7 inch x 3.15 inch ) Persona...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raku 2 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Koban raku pottery vase ( 7 inch x 3.15 inch ) Persona...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raku 2 Pack Premium Vase Gift Box - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This set comes with the new RAAQUU premium gift box. This set contains : 1x Koi raku pottery vase ( 6.3 inch x 3.15 inch ) 1x Koban raku pottery vase ( 7 inch x 3.15 inch ) Persona...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Black Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina. Each bronze is hand crafted in France and is signed. Can be used as vas...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Umi Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi ( 海 ) - (n) sea Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater....
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern VASE 8034 LA
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20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70's
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers Larg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Monumental Zig Zag Weed Vase
Located in Mobile, AL
A monumental weed vase by studio potter Clyde Burt. This is 20" tall by 5.5" diameter and is from the 1960's series "Zig Zag Lines". A related (smaller) ex...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Contemporary Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk decorative urn by Margaret Johnson. Delightful colour with shimmeri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Narrow Ceramic and Black Cracked Porcelain Volcanic Pedestal Vase
Located in London, GB
An elegant volcanic pedestal vase in black and white stoneware with black cracked porcelain engobe. Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay it...
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2010s British Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Jjirasi Vase #01. From the series Jjirasi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #01, 2023 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writte...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Resin, PVC

Abstract Blue Italian Murano Art Glass Draped Wavy Bowl Vase or Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful bright blue faceted scalloped or draped Murano glass bowl or vessel. This draped bowl is round or handkerchief in form and features a cinched bottom and open wide top with ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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

Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful crystal glass vase designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe has deep incised and textural figure 8 lines in this heavy vase. It has dimension and texture. The top is flat cu...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Crystal Vase by Allan Scharff for Holmegaard, 1990s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This vase is called Breeze and regardless of the angle from which you look at this vase the waves makes it look like its moving, fluid and on the move. Every angle is different. Its ...
Category

1990s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Hajimo Kato Hand Built Wood Fired Twin Handled Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite, is this Japanese hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form by Hajimo Kato (b.1947) dating from...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Modernst Japanese Iron Vase c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese iron vase with fish motif c1960s. Excellent condition, signed.
Category

1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine, Marble

A.V.E.M., Pulegoso Vase, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-coloured Pulegoso glass vase designed and produced by A.V.E.M., Italy, 1930s.
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Blue Nils Kähler Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic floor vase by Nils Kähler from Danish Kähler (HAK). H: 47 cm. Stoneware covered with a glossy turquoise glaze contrasted by the unglazed neck. By Nils Kähl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large 70´s Pop Art Fabius von Gugel Design Hutschenreuther Relief Vase
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely relief shaped vase from Hutschenreuther brings a touch of elegant sophistication to any household. Ideal placed by the window or on any end table.
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Orange Vintage Glass Vases, Italy, circa 1990
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist duo pair of orange glass vessels or vases 1990s. Italy. This presented duett of orange glass vases work perfectly as bold color splash in...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

White Ceramic Kawa Vase #17, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Tactile
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Th...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Handcrafted Vase 071 by Lovebuch
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted vase 071 by Lovebuch Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 35 cm Materials: Sandstone, porcelain, handcrafted piece Katia works with wood and clay, these raw, powerfully expressive m...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Sandstone

Vase Vessel Sculpture Organic Shape White Onyx Marble Collectible Design Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of white onyx. The vase is hand sculpted, starting from a large block of white onyx which has been carefully selected. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx, Stone, Marble

21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "PAROS AX" Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase PAROS AX designed by E.Mari Size: Diameter cm. 16 x 30 height. Materials: White Carrara / national travertine Designed by: Enzo Mari.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

37.5" Grand Floor Vase 701 - raku ceramic pottery centerpiece floor vase
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Grand Vase is a 37.5 inch tall Art Series piece that is fired in the signature RAAQUU full copper matte finish. Be it in your living room or as a pair greeting your guests at ent...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Herman Kähler, Large Vase, Earthenware, Denmark, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A large blue-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Herman Kähler, Denmark, c. 1920s. “DENMARK” stamp on bottom
Category

1920s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

1980s Modernist Turquoise and Black Murano Glass Vase by VeArt
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A turquoise and black vase designed and manufactured in Venice in the Eighties by VeArt is in perfect condition. The 1980s were a time when the Modernist movement was still in full swing, and Italian glassmaker VeArt was at the forefront of this exciting period of design. The Modernist Turquoise Murano Glass Vase...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Green and Teal Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from the island of Murano made of hand-blown glass in the “belle soffiate” technique.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Shinsen & Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 1 Unit of Shinsen Vase ( 5.1" x 4.3" x 4.3" ) 1 Unit of Tsuri Vase ( 5.9" x 3.15" x 3.15" ) Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places,...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Ceramic Golf Bowl "EAGLE" Handcrafted in 24Kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic golf bowl EAGLE handcrafted in 24-karat gold inside white glazed outside cod. HB040 measures: Height 20.0 cm. - Diameter 40.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Art Glass Vase Bowl Sculpture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Art glass vase signed but illegible to me. See pics, Fabulous changing colors as the light passes thru on different angles it blends and changes. Greens and blues purple ...
Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 4 Ocher Mini Sphere Vase Square by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 Ocher mini sphere vase square by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L20 / W9 / H25 CM Materials: Ceramic The Sphere collect...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual Pair Pedestal Studio Pottery Cups Painted with Fish and Crab
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting pair studio pottery pedestal cups hand painted with fish and a crab, possibly Japanese with impressed seal marks and dating fro...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Semi-round and flattened 800 solid silver vase. The vase was completely handmade in Milan - Italy - by the silversmith "L'artigiano del cesello" for Arva...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Jim Dyer Liskeard Cornish Amethyst Knobbly Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good vintage Cornish art glass amethyst knobbly vase designed by Jim Dyer for The Liskeard Glass Company in the 1970’s. The company was founded in 197...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Green Geometric Vase by Turi Heisselberg Pedersen
Located in New York, NY
Impressed artist's signature to underside. Turi Heisselberg Pedersen is an award winning ceramic artist and her work is in the collections of several European museums.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gabbiani Venezia Murano Gold-Flecked Glass Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Gabbiani Venezia Murano Gold-Flecked Glass Vase, with two applied floriform handles atop an orb above a circular base. 16.25" H x 10.5" Diameter. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Coll...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

X Large 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 selecte...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000186 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Murano Italian Ribbon Trailed Hand-Blown Art Glass Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made Murano Venetian hand-blown glass ribbon pattern jug dating from the latter 20th century. The jug with a rounded onion shaped body has recessed rough pontil mark wi...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Stylish Raku Metallic Glazed Conical Shape Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery raku vase applied with copper metallic glazes, signed and dating from the 20th century. The vase of rounded conical bottle shape stands on a wide rounde...
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20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Labuan Vase in Milk-White with Blown Opal Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Carl Auböck V "Luna Futura" Vase
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
A beautiful one-of-a-kind hand crafted vase by Viennese artist Carl Auböck V. Read the artists statement below. "The vase "luna futura" is the largest vessel I have yet created. Th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vase Vessel Decorative Abstract Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Bill Haskell Signed Carved Wood Turned Olive Wood Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work with elegant shape by California master woodturner artist Bill Haskell. The piece is signed and noted "Olive" on the base. Would be...
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture White Statuary Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Vessel c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Otto Heino Signed Imperial Chinese Yellow Glaze Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful example of Otto Heino's famous Chinese Imperial yellow glaze - thought to have been lost for years and rediscovered by Heino. A very rare and highly coveted glaze and textured shape. Sure to brings years of aesthetic pleasure. This piece has a great feel and heft to it. A fantastic work by all accounts. Signed and dated (2002) by Heino on the base. Would make for a fantastic addition to any modern ceramics and pottery collection or an eye-catching Stand-alone work in about any setting.  Otto and his wife Vivika worked in ceramics side by side for many years until her passing. The couple is winners of the following awards: Gold Medal from the sixth Biennale internationale de céramique d'art, in Vallauris, France, (1978). Silver medal from the International Ceramics Exhibitions in Ostend, Belgium, (1959) Their work can be found in the following collections: American Craft Museum, New York City, NY County Art Museum and Craft Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA De Young Museum, San Francisco, CA Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Picasso Museum in Vallauris, France Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC Craft & Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles Mingei Museum, San Diego Ventura County...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

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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