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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Michael Cho Art Pottery Postmodern Vase Black
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
ostmodern bulbous ceramic vase was hand thrown and hand decorated by Michael Cho with black matte finish and raised pink and green abstract geometric decor...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Handmade Spikes White Ceramic Flower Vase V
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white ceramic flower vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the l...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designe...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Marga VI Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga VI Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 23,5 x H 22 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

"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Red glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
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1970s Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa M Vase Soft Resin Green
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Matt green Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available Colours: Matt g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

1960s Modernist Murano Glass Incalmo Vase by Alfredo Barbini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Murano Glass vase by Alfredo Barbini is a highly collectible and visually striking piece, embodying the beauty, innovation, and artistry of Murano glassmaking during that era. A...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murrine, Murano Glass

Red Satin Glass Vase – Handblown Italian Art Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold and elegant vase showcases the timeless artistry of Italian glassmaking. Crafted in a striking satin red finish, the handblown glass features a smooth matte surface that co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green exudes a refined elegance through its masterfully sculpted silhouette, carefully hand-formed by skilled artisans in Murano...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sommerso in Black Onyx
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Sommerso Murano vase is a stunning example of Venetian glass artistry, combining clear and onyx black glass in a sophisticated, elegant design. Handcrafted by the master artisan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Organic Shape, Plain Dark Brown Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ombe Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 23 x D 7 x H 28 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials: Earthenware, cera...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Carrot Flower Vase, by Nathalie du Pasquier from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Carrot ceramic vase was originally designed by Nathalie du Pasquier in 1985 for Memphis Milano. The transmuted ceramic arises in geometric compositions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ritagli Glass Vase in blue by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Ritagli Vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi and produced by Venini in 1994. “This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s:...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow. This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Martha Sturdy Resin Vase, Pair Available
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an original Martha Sturdy vase, she is a well known listed Canadian artist who creates these handmade masterpieces that are very collectible. Her signature brass artist tag i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Labuan Glass Vase in Red Milk White inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full, round body and funnel shaped neck in red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 27.5 cm diame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Marga III Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga III Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 44 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

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, in Monochrome Green by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Green and Black Small Vessel by Ilse Claesson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ilse Margareta Claesson (1907–1999), later known as Ilse Claesson Roempke, was a groundbreaking Swedish ceramist, painter and textile artist, celebrated for her modernist designs roo...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.  
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Beautiful Murano Glass Vase, Blue Green and White, Vintage Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful glass vase with a frill inlet designed by a Murano Glassworker in Venice Italy in the 1980s. A vase made by hand with green glass with details made of blue glass. The col...
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1980s Polish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary, modern, green marble vase, carved by hand, bygone vase FORMAR
Located in 中西區, HK
Timeless material, classic shape & modern craftmenship Give these vases a unique texture following each piece’s natural veins and pattersn immitating the timely erosions we seldom fi...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

MODERN ART floor vase KISS-KISS 2006 by a famous German pottery artist
Located in Landshut, BY
This huge and heavy ART floor vase, crafted in 2006, was produced by a renowned artist whose name is not recalled at this time. ... let´s call the vase KISS-KISS ... Height: 48cm ~ ...
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Early 2000s German Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Hand-Blown Glass Vase by Chihuly
Located in Austin, TX
Hand-blown glass vase by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. This piece has lovely red and green tones with a neon yellow rim. We love the organic, asymmetrical shape. This piece is ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set/4 Ceramic Vases w/ Leather, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Philip Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes four waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed toget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Franco Moretti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian hand blown Scavo Murano glass vase, designed by Franco Moretti in the 1980s. Measurements: 15.5” high, 8” wide and 6.5” deep.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 18 cm. Materials: Glazed terracotta. All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo, only fired once, then co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes a contemporary allure, merging geometric precision with the organic inspiration of a raindrop. Crafted by master glassmakers, this piece showcases a striking ...
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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...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano, Italy. Vase in green art glass with bulbous shape. Approx. 1960
Located in København, Copenhagen
PRE-OWNED GOODS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT TARIFFS FOR U.S., UK, AUSTRALIAN & CANADIAN CUSTOMERS. THEREFORE, NO IMPORT TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE TO YOUR PURCHASE. Murano, Italy. Va...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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

Medici Vase in White Terracotta, in the Style of the Antique, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medici vase in white terracotta, in the style of the antique, 21st century. Medici vase in the taste of Antiquity, white terracotta, modern work, decorated with six graceful female ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Handled Frosted Turquoise Murano Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted frosted Agean blue and green ancient Roman style g...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Bronze Ikebana Vase Japan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Ikebana Vase Bronze Bowl with floral relief Unable to read symbols Very old thick texturized patina present. Refer to images. 4.13 h x 5 diameter
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Coffee Duck Plate Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 coffee duck plate miniby 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L30 / W30 / H9,5 cm Materials: Ceramic ...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Handblown Murano Sculptural Vase in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The handblown Murano Burri Vase in Rose Gold is a sublime expression of luxury, merging the finest Venetian glassmaking traditions with an avant-garde design aesthetic. Its form, org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade Murano Glass Vase - Skyline
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing the exquisite Skyline Murano Glass Vase-a refined fusion of tradition and modernity, meticulously handcrafted by master artisans at Wave Murano Glass. Blown in the heart ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Ceramic Vase by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alesso Sarri Ceramiche, Italy. Signed. Biography Nathalie du Pasquier (b. 1957, Bordeaux, France) worked as a design...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Burri Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Burri Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a true testament to the unparalleled artistry of Murano glassblowers. Each vase is hand-blown, showcasing organic, freefor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

21st Century by D.Palterer Marble Sculpture Garden Vase Carrara White Statuario
Located in massa, IT
Marble vase in white statuario "Vaso Varo" Cambio Vaso Edition Size Pz1: Cm Diameter 38 x Height 13.5 Size Pz2: Cm Diameter 16x Height 30 Designed by Arch.David Palterer.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

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

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Soft Resin Light Fuchsia Matt Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear light fuchsia, matt dust green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

21st Century Karim Rashid Extra Large Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle extra large vase, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, struc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, Turquoise, Brown, Collectible Design, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The "Abisso Caraibi" vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Color Number 3 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Color Number 3 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 27 x H 42 cm Materials: Made in two pieces in enameled stoneware porcelain; mono-color (interior and external in ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple techniques involved and glass in tones of orange black and yellow colors melting in an ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Ceramic "apple" vase by Georges Jouve, France, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Black ceramic vase by Georges Jouve, signed, France, 1950's
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1950s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

White Glazed Tall Vase With Braided Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern white glazed ceramic vase with beaded handles. Add some artistic style to your design project. Handmade in Italy with persona, craftsmanship, and details.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Vase by Bode Willumsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stoneware vase by Danish artist Bode Willumsen, made circa 1940s to 1950s. Features a rounded body, short flared neck, and a textured glaze in muted greenish-beige with blue and brow...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Titicaca porcelain vase was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982, winks an eye to the largest lake in South America, its design follows a line of experimentation with a dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome L Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome L vase A bulging body marked by generous curves and enlivened by tiny dark speckles defines this exquisite ceramic vase, whose characteristic, delicate cracks result from a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai Design Block vase Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary This vase needs a liner. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
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2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hyacinth Vase Italian Glass & Sterling Silver Sottsass Association Egizia Milano
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Extremely rare cylindric hyacinth vase with an additional glass liner designed by Manuela and Riccardo Forti when they have been with Sottsass Associati,...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Of Vintage Display Vases, English, Ceramic Flower Urn, Potteries, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage display vases. An English, ceramic flower urn with figural decoration, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Delightfully presented with classic blue and white finish and charming detail. Appealing urn form, ideal for floral displays or decorative shelving Finished in quintessential blue and white palette, evoking traditional ceramics Gilt painted accents to the rim and foot add a touch of refined elegance Each vase hosts a figural scene, with a pair of young girls — one whispering softly into the other's ear Reverse side decorated with a whimsical Oriental influenced forest landscape Crafted in ceramic with a lightly time-worn finish, in good vintage order throughout Maker's mark to base for Lord Nelson Ware of Staffordshire A delightful decorative duo, sure to bring charm and conversation to any setting This pair of vintage English ceramic vases...
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1970s British Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Pompitu I Vase L Light Ruby Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu I Vase - Clear Light Ruby And Matt Fuchsia Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear Lig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

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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