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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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Capperidicasa iTotem Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of green Alpi marble, black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fresh...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Large green vase, Murano sommerso glass
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Blenko Amberina Red and Yellow Ribbed Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Gorgeous mid-century modern large oversized Blenko Amberina hand-blown ribbed vase/vessel. A deep red neck that subtly transitions into a pale yellow ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

PAIR OF MEDICI TERRACOTTA GOBLETS FROM IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI TERRACOTTA GOBLETS FROM IMPRUNETA 20th Century This wonderful small ornamental Medici-style chalice is an exact 1:1 copy of a sixteenth-century original The original ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Decorative big and heavy green Murano Glass Vase by Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage big and massive vase in thick Murano glass by Italian designer Vinicio Vianello, deep bottle green with a yellowish hue near the top. Dating back to the late Sixties / early ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Vase Aalto, Alvar Aalto, by Ittala, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alvar Aalto's timeless design legacy shines through the iconic Vase Aalto, a classic from the 1960s crafted by Iittala. This fluid masterpiece seamlessly merges form and function, sh...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large and Massive Vintage Italian Vase in Pink Murano Glass, Sculptural Shapes
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different styles of glass that are created on the island of Murano. Blown, sculpted or molded glass is used to create any kind of object, ranging from bowls and vases to...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

PAIR OF LEMON POTS WITH DECORATIONS Ø70CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS WITH DECORATIONS Ø70CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA CONCA 20th Century Conca Fiorentina in terracotta, Renaissance model. Internal diameter cm. ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Kinzo Hand Cast Decorative Sculpture by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinzo hand cast decorative sculpture by Madheke. Dimensions: W 14.2 x D 7.5 x H 27.5 cm. Materials: Metal. KINZO’s eye-catching curves and structure are crafted in a shined cast...
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2010s Indian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Rafi Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Rafi Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 18 x D 7 x H 24 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight vari...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Tuscan Vase " DEI 4 POETI" Ø86CM IN TERRACOTTA 19/20th Century Hand made. HEIGHT 76cm WIDTH 86cms WEIGHT 85Kg BASE DIAMETER 56 cm INTERNAL DIAMETER 6...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

PAIR OF FLORENTINE VASES Ø80CM WITH FESTONS AND MEDICI COAT OF ARMS 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF FLORENTINE VASES Ø80CM WITH FESTONS AND MEDICI COAT OF ARMS 20th Century Pair of lemon vases with 80 cm external diameter festoons, in Impruneta ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LEMON POTS Ø90CM WITH LION HEADS AND ROSETTES 20th Century Typical Tuscan flared basin with beautiful ornaments in clear relief, in the round. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
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1990s Polish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Nana / Ecru Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sculptures, Fruit Bowl / Centerpiece
Located in Milano, IT
Showing all the beauty of Murano glass objects, with fluid shapes, vivid colors and a flawless, artisanal craftsmanship behind, these two sculptures give you endless decoration possi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black and White 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...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Black Marble Bottle Form Vase with Mocha Rock Crystal Accent by Gilles Caffier
Located in Edison, NJ
Black Marble Bottle Form Vase with Mocha Rock Crystal Accent. Comes with a glass insert for flowers. Gilles Caffier’s creations are humanistic. They are born from a unique marriage of hand-crafted creativity and technology, while interpreting the muses of the natural world. His lines are pure, sensual, and sometimes unexpected. He subverts the expected rules of materials, exploiting contrasts. Leather becomes metal, rough surfaces grow soft, and minimalism evolves into exuberance. Each piece is handmade and is the result of meticulous work, mixing long established know-how with intense curiosity and exploration. This particular work is part of an edition of 90. It is signed and numbered. Currently Gilles creates and produces a collection of furniture, lighting, and accessories. Having lived abroad for his entire adult life has given him a unique international vision...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Aniela Platter / White by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny pretzel-shaped handle gai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Robert Deblander - Stoneware vase
Located in PARIS, FR
This stoneware vase has been created by Robert Deblander c. 1970. The works of the artist are today present in many public collections such as those of the Museum of Decorative Arts...
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rattan vase by Vivai del Sud, 1969 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Step back into the bohemian charm of 1969 with Vivai del Sud's Rattan Vase. This design gem captures the essence of the era's laid-back sophistication, offering a nostalgic nod to th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Rattan

Unique Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase By Merethe Bloch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Merethe Bloch, Danish, born 1946 Large stoneware floor vase with shades of gray and 'oxblood' glaze Standing at 38.5 cm in height and with a diameter of 50 cm, this vase is a one-of...
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fascinating Stephen Smyers, California 1979 modern art glass hand-blown vase. This beautiful handmade glass is unique compared to anything created in his studio. This vase features a hollow and elegant bulbous sculptural form crafted from clear glass, with a submerged filigree in white, orange, blue, and brown that resembles the lines of a feather. It is a substantial and weighty piece, and the quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with clean, modern lines and clarity and depth to the glass. The vase is engraved underside: Smyers 79. Measurements: 4 in diameter (10.5 cm) x 5 in high (13 cm). Note: Glass Artisan Stephen Smyers is one of the true innovators of the contemporary glass movement. For more than thirty-five years, the simple elegance of Smyers Glass...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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 glasses tubes for ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Blue Acid Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, acid 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 Colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Vase 0021 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0021 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø6-7 x H 27 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create simple...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Red Large Tray 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Red large tray 1 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant red ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter 44 cm x hei...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Hand Made Stoneware Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Small ceramic hand made earthenware vase, signed by the potter. Painted in drip glaze and geometric shapes of cream, and tones of blue.
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Italian Vase With Glass Threads Applied In Bulk
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and unique Murano vase made of violet-colored blown glass with transparent glass threads...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase 0028 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0028 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø7-8 x H 38-40 cm Materials: Stoneware Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she shapes by hand to create sim...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Trio of STACKED Fluted Vessels, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Listing is for the Grouping of Three STACKED Fluted Vessels. All three vessels are identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...

Antiqued Vase Majolica Jar Painted Ceramic Decorated Ornament Renaissance Vessel
Located in Recanati, IT
Our exclusive vase, in majolica with an antiqued background, is characterized by a very slender body and a thin slightly flared neck: it is handmade...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Clay

Louis Dage, French ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Glaze in blue and sandy tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Louis Dage, French ceramist. Unique ceramic vase. Glaze in blue and sandy tones. From the 1930s/40s. Signed. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 13.5 cm x D 14.0 cm.
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1930s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR OF SENESE D TERRACOTTA VASES 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF SENESE D TERRACOTTA VASES 20th Century Medici chalice decorated with crowns of leaves and satyrs, 30 vertical pods. HEIGHT 45 cm INTERNAL DEPTH OF THE BASIN 21 cm WEIGHT 15 ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with burgundy-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In good condition with few minor insignificant nicks. ...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Multifunctional Silver Vessel, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Jupiter"
Located in Chicago, IL
Legendary astronomer's postulation sets the renaissance in motion. Here, small moons, fixed in their heliocentric orbit, reveal fantastic journeys of the future. "Jupiter" is a re...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Ornate Bronze and Ceramic White Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Ornate Bronze and Ceramic White Vase This vase measures: 11.5 wide x 8 deep x 17.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possibl...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Ceramic Light Blue Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Bronze and Ceramic Light Blue Vase This vase measures: 13.5 wide x 9 deep x 19 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Murano, Vase, Blown Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted blown glass vase designed and produced in Murano, Italy, c. 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL TERRACOTTA GOBLETS WITH HANDLES end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ORNAMENTAL TERRACOTTA GOBLETS WITH HANDLES end 20th Century podded and handled vase with handles rising from the sides with two small masks. HEIGHT 54 cm WEIGHT 10 Kg SQUAR...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Flavio Poli Blue, Purple and Green Submerged Murano Glass 60s Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Refined single-flower vase with a conical shape in blue, purple and green submerged Murano glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Venice 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

iTotem Capperidicasa Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
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

Pol Chambost, French ceramist. Ceramic vase with green glaze, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pol Chambost (1906-1983), French ceramist. Hand-decorated ceramic vase with green-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1940s. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Marked. Dimen...
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1940s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 NANA Vases / Black and Candy / by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

New Modern Flower Vase in Blue Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Flower Vase in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Karen Chekerdjian, made in Italy Also available with Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles This is `part of the Inside Out Collecti...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

New Modern Flower Vase in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Green Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine glass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase by WGP
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava ceramic vase manufactured in germany in the Seventies by WGP, it's in lovely conditions. The vase is a striking and unique piece of art and design, it embodies the bold an...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Canadian Contemporary Studio Pottery Vase - Hand Formed - Signed & Dated - 1999
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary hand modeled and carved free form studio pottery glazed terracotta vase - signed and dated on the base - DANY (19)99 - expertly finished with a glossy brown glaze - ungl...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Green and Purple Glossy Sculpture Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculptural resin vase in shades of green with touches of purple.
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2010s North American Modern Vases

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

Fine Bone China Posy Vase Slip-Cast Hand Carved Plaster Models
Located in London, GB
Crockery White, 1882 Ltd. with Max Lamb. A collection of fine bone china tableware slip-cast from plaster models carved by hand, with glazed interior for functionality and raw exteri...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Flower Vase in Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase by Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Hand blown Murano glass with rough texture finish. The vase is marked Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Dim: 11” High, 10” Diame...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze. Approximately from 1970. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 26.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Large Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece Kount large vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Mandarin Orange
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resemble petals. Designed by Alessandro Mendini, Petalo comes in two sizes and six leaves in a polished finish to emphasize the beauty and transparency of the Murano blown glass. Colors available: Transparent Blown glass 01. ice crystal 02. milky white 03. honey 04. ruby venice 05. amethist pink 06. coffee 07. amber yellow 08. capri yellow 09. mandarin orange...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano 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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