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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Raaquu Hikari Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hikari ( 光 ) ~ (n) light This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth and small round base. Its miniature shape exudes a sense of flow, making it easy to ble...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Tall Bubble Vase in Black Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

21st Century Coloniae Loum Vase in Aluminum Sheets by Gionata Gatto
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Coloniae is a series of artifacts about the relationship between man and plant. The items in the series are conceived as dwellings for a colony, and as such are created with a prede...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria vessel in Shiny White Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Nikko Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nikko - (n) sunlight Our Nikko vase is a bulbous little one and perfect for those wanting to decorate small spaces without using up too much space. This vase sports a flattened top ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Hariona O Large Vase in Natural Fiber Handcraft by Martina Taranto
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Hariona translates the soul of the plant into a physical presence. With its spiky yet delicate edges, the object evokes the nature of the prickly pear, an exotic cactus that gives t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Natural Fiber

1975s Alfredo Barbini Modernist Black Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Black and white Murano glass with Murrin inserts, vase signed on the bottom Barbini 1975, designed and manufactured by Alfredo Barbini, it's a striking and sophisticated piece, chara...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murrine, Murano Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000429 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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 English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Vase "FLUTE" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
FLUTE- Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in platinum code VS211 measures: Height 140.0 cm. - diameter 27.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase 'Baby' "Thai" White Glazed with Bronze Top by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
(baby) THAI - Ceramic vase white glazed with top handcrafted in bronze cod.AS000 measures: H 80.0 cm, Dm 12.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Port Vase in Black Glass by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Port vase in black by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Limited Edition in 30 art pieces Color: Black Technique: Opal Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 40 cm Year of Manufacture: 201...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Tsuchi Raku Mini Planter Pot Set of 3 - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuchi - Earth *Plants are not included in this purchase Our Tsuchi pot is named after the medium it holds ; Earth. This pot is double sealed to prevent moisture from seeping into ...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Marble

Set of Three Rosenthal Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Rosenthal porcelain vases. White glazed porcelain with modernist style details. Signed underneath. Measures: Vase 1: H:8.25 W:5 D:5 Vase 2: H:9.25 W:3 D:2 Vase...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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

Ceramic Vase "DOLLY" black glazed finshed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase DOLLY black glazed finished cod. BD002 Measures: H. 125.0 cm. - Dm. 53.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Herma Vase in Marble and 3D Printed ABS by Richard Yasmine
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Herma small container comes with the idea of overcoming the horrifying reality of war through irony. The rocket thus becomes a humorous, yet functional, home accessory. An object that exorcizes fear, proposing a new vision of reality. When opened, the vase reveals a surprise and the bang effect of a bomb causes an explosion of joy and pleasure..." Herma Sex toy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for Saxbo, Small Signed Stoneware Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Unique small stoneware vase with a matte white-grey glaze, designed for Saxbo. Signed with the monogram E.S.F.N. and Saxbo on the base. Produced between 1932 and 1951, during the per...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Testosterone Happy Pills Vase in Horizon Blue & Yellow by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy pills in testosterone by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Testosterone D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Pair Original of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases Interesting pair of ceramic vases in the shape of garlic, they are handmade. The vase contains garlic bulbs that look almost real. The vase is waterpro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic, Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Portali Model 11 Ceramic Vase by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
This elegant vase Model 11 of the Portali Collection designed by famous Italian designer and architect Andrea Branzi in 2007 and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Abstract Black Marquina Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Marquina marble. Vase dimension: L 39 x W 17 x H 50 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Green Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold. 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

Walnut Narcisse Vase by Najma Temsoury
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Narcisse vase by Najma Temsoury Dimensions: D 16.6 x W 30 x H 45 cm. Materials: Solid wood with veneer, stainless steel tube, the lens in PMMA with diameter 300 mm. Also avail...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat white Gold Flecks originates from Italy during the 21st Century. With a reserved profile b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Tobacco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Goccia vase is a stunning example of modern glass artistry, characterized by its sleek, geometric design and the intricate play of light and color within its structure. Each vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Asymmetrical Carved Ceramic Vase, Organic Modern Nicaragua Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual asymmetrical ceramic vase with partially rounded and partially dimpled body is decorated with carved abstract repeating geometric designs that help accentuate the complex, free-formed shape of the piece. Reserved, earthy dark caramel and chocolate brown palette lets hand carved, highly detailed, richly textured pattern to take center stage. The patterns follow the shape of the vase, hugging its curvature and guiding the eye along its lines; the base and the top of the vase are accentuated with solid chocolate brown glaze with incised concentric details. The vase is unsigned; in a separate listing we are offering a vase done in similar style and technique by Roger Calero, a renowned Nicaraguan ceramic artist. This vase could be attributed to the same artist, or it could be created by another Nicaraguan art...
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20th Century Nicaraguan Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Amber L
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte amber exterior and polished beveled edges reminiscent of fresh honeycomb, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murrine

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold Strip
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

ISIDE I15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, Size L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
THE COLLECTION This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Vase by Marcello Fantoni, 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This vase made of patinated copper and an iron base was designed by the Italian ceramic artist Marcello Fantoni in 1960. Stamped 'Fantoni Firenze'.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Copper, Iron

Contemporary Gilt Ceramic Vase, 21th Century Modern Organic Style - New 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, gilt ceramic vase with an extraordinary modern organic touch. This exceptional designed golden vase impresses with many different sized, asymetrical fields that built a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Riflessi Transparent Blown Glass Vase by Böijte–Bottari
Located in Milan, IT
Riflessi is a project by Böjte-Bottari for Paola C. presented in 2017. This vase is designed to accommodate all types of flowers, and it is made in blown borosilicate glass. The col...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vase ‘Small’ in Black Marquina Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Hand Blown Murano Cloudy Vase in Grey with Bubbles Medium
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Lane Gordon Thorlaksson Canadian Studio Pottery Vase with Stand
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Canadian studio pottery vase decorated in light blue glazes with an associated pottery stand by Lane Gordon Thorlaksson (Canadian, 1...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Drop Design Vase, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Drop is reminiscent of Jupiter‘s ring. It was designed with the double functionality of being a vase and a fruit bowl. In use, the majestic and artistic f...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Art Glass

Tondo Doni Sioux Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant homage to the iconic aesthetic distinctive of the Native American culture, this vase is crafted of transparent crystal using traditional Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

2 Fililla Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Fililla Glass Vase is blown glass, with a pendant and was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. Signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Window of My Eyes, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This collection has been designed to celebrate De Stijl’s 100th anniversary and inspired by Dutch icon Piet Mondrian, one of the best known of all modern artists. In his work Mondria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Hand Blown Murano Flute Vases in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introduce a touch of serene elegance to your home with the exclusive set of our beautiful flute vases in a serene grey; a masterpiece inspired by the delicate forms of nature. These ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Posy Sleeve, Applique
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass sleeve with straw silk finish, by Margaret Johnson. Beautiful colour with fish motif attracts the eye Displays ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Bernard Buffat vase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie vase boule par Bernard Buffat, ancien directeur de la grange aux potiers. Pièce unique.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

1980s Modernist Black Green and Yellow Striped Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A black murano glass vase decorated with green, brown and yellow stripes. It's in very good conditions, signed on the bottom murano style. A true embodiment of 1980s Modernist design...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large stoneware ceramic grey and white moon vase by B Audureau unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Audureau Large stoneware ceramic moon vase White and grey ceramic glazes colors Unique handmade piece Signed Circa 2020 Height 35 cm Lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Polished Bronze Vase by Monique Gerber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small polished bronze vase by Monique Gerber. Signed. Solid cast and hand polished bronze. Heavy piece.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

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

Tomaso Buzzi for Venini
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Originally designed in the 1930s by noted Milanese architect and designer Tomaso Buzzi, this stunning example is from a limited-edition 1990s reissue by Venini, one of Murano’s most ...
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1990s Italian 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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