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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian Art Glass Murano Vase Gold Flakes and Bubbles by Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gambaro & Poggi, Murano, handcrafted this beautiful blown Italian Art glass vase. The tall sculptural tulip shape has infused gold flakes inclusions and the "bollicine" technique (in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Opalino Large Apple Green Milk White Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Ribera Handmade Round White Ceramic Vase - Stoneware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful round white ceramic vase crafted from stoneware clay. Inspired by the vibrant marine life of the reef and the soft motion of ocean waves, this white matte vase showcases a ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

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

Materials

Art Glass

1980s Modern Dark Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Pottery Dark Brown Ceramic Vase 10.38 H x 4.5 Diameter Original vintage nicks chipping present unrestored Refer to images listed
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor. Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in mint-green glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned beech wood base and lid lacquered in bronze gold-powder. Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Orange Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set 20 Decorative Brass Tube Sculptures Flower Holders by Diego Mardegan
Located in London, GB
Set of flower holders, handmade brass cylinder-shaped made of different sizes in diameter and heights. Handmade brass cylinder-shaped made of different s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Standard I Cinesi Vase in Dark Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that plays with the light and changes thickness, consistency and chromatic effect. Two-colored objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Twenty-Seven Woods, Chinese Artificial Flower Vase Omega by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase omega by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition ...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Baccarat Signed, Exquise Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made and signed by Baccarat.  The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo bil...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Sasa Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb work of art handcrafted of clay, this stunning vase depicts in a detailed way the masculine features of a Moor's head, adorned with fruit and flowers. Typical of the Sicilia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mouth-Blown and Hand-Worked Glass Vase, Green in Color.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown and hand-worked glass vase, green in color, imitating the texture of stone. Mouth-blown green vase imitating the texture of stone. Ø 56 H. 37 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Marga II Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga II Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 23 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. Please contact us. Based in Spain, Canoa Lab...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42 Black bottle: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm Steel bottle: 24 x 5 x H 41,5 cm Materia...
Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Steel

Appuntito Ceramic Vase
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Artisanal Ceramic Vase by Project 213A in 2023 Each its own individual, the touch of hand from the ceramicist, the blaze from the kiln, the dive in the glaze. This plate is part of ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Saxbo glazed vase ceramic/stoneware by Edith Sonne , signed/marked
By Edith Sonne Brun, Saxbo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful stoneware vase by the well known potter Edith Sonne.
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Rosenthal Crystal Paper Bag Glass Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This textural lead crystal glass vintage vase is Rosenthal from the Studio Line Germany. It is the paper bag form in crystal. The play of light from the surface forms are beautiful. ...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Tsuchi Raku Mini Planter Pot Set of 3 - Smoked Raku - 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

21st Century Ceramic New Delhi Vase Hand Painted Glazed Faience, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
The New Delhi is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and created after a long trip to India. Th...
Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Indigo 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

Small Vintage Spiral Motif Posy Vase, Scottish, Art Glass, Flower Sleeve, Decor
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage spiral motif posy vase. A Scottish, art glass flower sleeve, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Attractive blown glass with superb colour Displays ...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black, White, Pink, Red Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod, Rosa in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Beatiful vase or centerpiece designed in the beginning of 2000 by the great italian designer Ettore Sottsass for RSVP. The centerpiece is entirely in colored glass, 10 mm thick. Th...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Guggenheim Vase Big by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L49 / W27 / H45 CM Materials: Ceramic Guggen...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Black Candle Holder in Oak, Bunker by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary black candle holder in oak, bunker by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 50 cm Materials: Burned and waxed oak Made by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 1 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D11 x H15 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: Different colors and patterns Established own st...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 82.4 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 10 k...
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2010s North Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Luxury Vase #50 "Love Chains". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

MUSE L Clear Copper: Bohemian crystal glass vases with unique curves
Located in Berlin, DE
Beauty lies in a reaching for order, but not in grasping it. These sensuous, full-bodied crystal vases were developed in dialogue with Berlin’s cult florist Marsano and artisanal gl...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Awaji Pottery Manipulated Drip Vase
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji pottery drip vase with thick, multicolored lava glaze suspended above the unglazed lower portion of the vase. Impressed four character mark on side of base. Drill hole pr...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Conical Face Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Conical Face Vases After Pablo Picasso Each one stamped 'Femo 1944 Edition Picasso Padilla hv ...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Stunning Battuto Vase by Studio Salvatore Murano Italy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A remarkable Murano glass vase by Studio Salvatore, Italy, featuring the exquisite battuto technique. This striking piece showcases a rich amber upper section with a delicately carve...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Handkerchief Art Glass Vase In Mustard Yellow & White Interior, Signed And Dated On Underside Retains Venini Murano Made In Italy Stick...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and LightPink by Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in crystal and light pink with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with 24karat Gold Flecks and Bubble Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase is a striking testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano’s master glassmakers. This tall and substantial vase is meticulously hand-crafted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set Salta Containers Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Salta Containers & Round Tray , Alpaca Silver and Goat Leather (3 pieces) 1 Salta Round Tray 8.5" x 05" 1 Salta Container with Lid 2" x 4" 1 Salta Container 2" x 4" Salta provi...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Rookwood Pottery, "Aventurine Glaze" Vases, Porcelain, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three green-glazed porcelain vases designed and produced by Rookwood Pottery and Kenton Hills Porcelains respectively. One vase signed Roger H. Ferger and dated 1941. Overa...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green is a sculptural marvel, embodying the essence of refined design and intricate craftsmanship. Its deep emerald green surface flows seamlessly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Volume 1 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 1 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D11 x H15 cm Materials: Glaze, porcelain Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available: Different colors and patterns Established own studio August 2009 – Focus mainly on porcelain, developing own glazes. Mould makings, and Slip casting. Milan Pekar is an award-winning product designer. Assistant professor at Studio of Ceramics and Porcelain...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

MUSE L Saffron: Bohemian crystal glass vases with unique curves
Located in Berlin, DE
Beauty lies in a reaching for order, but not in grasping it. These sensuous, full-bodied crystal vases were developed in dialogue with Berlin’s cult florist Marsano and artisanal gl...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Striking tall handmade ceramic vase by Scheurich with "fat lava" green glaze
Located in London, GB
This is a tall striking four sided vase by the renowned modernist German ceramicist Schuerich in stunning "fat lava" bottle green glaze with deep 5mm carved circular patterns to all...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Minimalist Ceramic Vase - Red
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Created out of a playful approach to materiality and form, this item is a ceramic vase as well as a sculptural piece. The designer Julien Renault chose to mainly follow his intuition...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Tessellated Stone Oversized Floor Vase by Magnussen
Located in West Chester, PA
Massive Postmodern Tessellated Stone Floor Vase by Magnussen. Hand crafted in the Philippines. Signed on underside.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone

Jean Claude Novaro Large Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Apprentice trained, Jean Claude Novaro began his glass blowing career in his teens and continued to work to push the bar for glass blowing throughout his career. The French artist wh...
Category

1980s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Brutalist Matte Black Ceramic Molecule Vase with Textured Round Accents
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your interior with this striking black ceramic spiked vase, a bold statement piece blending modern design with artisanal craftsmanship. The vase stands tall with a sleek cyli...
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Pila Vase Irish Green, Blue Onyx, Rose and Verde by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
To juxtapose marble’s natural veining, the Pila Vase references the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic forms in contemporary d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Satin Vase Murano Glass Smoke
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Large Satin-Shaded finish vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in sprin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Trittico Carlo Moretti Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Unique and extraordinary, it comprises the three most outstanding works in the history and creativity of Carlo Moretti. Exclusive objects that go beyond the borders of time, classics...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playful in form yet refined in execution, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber is a sculptural statement of modern glass artistry. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

34 Agelada Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Agelada Glass Vase with pendant was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rock Handmade Ceramic Flower Vase II - Black & White
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful handmade ceramic flower vase, perfect for displaying your favorite blooms. With its simple lines and contemporary aesthetics, this unique ceramic vase crosses the line betw...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Contemporary Vase, Granit Labrador Granite Glass Cylinder, by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Drill vases Part chaos and part control, drill vases are an exercise in improvisation.   The origin of the project lies in Carrara, and the small fragments...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Granite

Charles Greber Signed French Stoneware Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charles Greber, 1853–1935 Beautiful stoneware vase with a decorative glaze in soft shades of rose, dusty green, and blue-grey, creating a refined polychrome effect. Signed C. Greber...
Category

Early 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A celebration of timeless craftsmanship and rich color, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Emerald Green exudes both vibrance and refinement. This exquisite creation from the Vene...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar Cumulo Hand Blown Glass Vase, California
By Caleb Siemon, Siemon & Salazar, Carmen Salazar
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Caleb Siemon & Carmen Salazar Cumulo Hand Blown Sculptural Glass Vase, California, 21st Century.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Venini Opalino Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino large vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 27 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

1960's Swedish Crystal Vase by Orrefors
Located in Paris, FR
20th-century vintage modernist crystal vase signed by Swedish makers Orrefors. This chic statement decorative piece is highlighted by its modern design and thick curved cut. Signed ...
Category

20th Century Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

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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