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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL 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: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Other sizes available. Colours: Red. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

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

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Resin

Tondo Doni Boboda Love Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An interpretation of the most powerful force in the world, this crystal vase is named Love and will be a stunning addition to a modern or classic interior. Its cognac-colored curves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

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

Large Eclissi Vase in Orange and Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The alternating interplay between transparent and opaque colors and Murano crystal give this fattened sphere the identity of Carlo Moretti. A sequence of orange streaks bound togethe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

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

Small Torre Vase in Maroon by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Irregular forms in Murano crystal take advantage of the contrast between the shiny and opaque, with a result that is totally contemporary. Vases in Murano crystal that have been m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Iridescent Amber Cornucopia Sculpture Vase in Blown Murano Glass 1990s Italy. This exquisite cornucopia, crafted from amber-hued Murano glass, is...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Medium
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

21st Century Zazen Collection Concrete Vase Dark Grey Color, Mod. II
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Zazen line combines organic shapes with the texture of concrete, giving life to a family of four highly recognizable vases. Each vase is produced f...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Cement

Vintage, Crown Devon Ewer, Decorative Jug, 3322, Rouge, Gold, Pearlescent
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Crown Devon ewer. A decorative jug, #3322 in a rouge and gold finish with pearlescent inside and dating to the mid-20th century. ...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

In-Stock, Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 9.4, White, Textured, Sculptural, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An sculptural and organic porcelain vase with leather textured exterior surface and satin glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multi...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Warwick Parker English Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality salt glazed studio pottery bottle flagon shaped vase by Dorset based potter Warwick Parker (b.1940) dating from the 20th century. Th...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Brota 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 28 (Ø) x 19 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea
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 17 cm, H 36 cm.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. The natural. organic wood grain is quite spectacular in this...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Debbie Low Vase Black & Gold by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

1960s Gio Ponti Style Minimalist Chromed Metal Multiple Cylinder Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chromed metal vase exemplifies the balance between form and function, with its sleek modernist design and versatile use, aligning well with Gio Ponti’s iconic design philosophy....
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Stanislav Libensky Czech Art Glass Vase for Skrdlovice Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Czech art glass vase with a spiral twist design by Stanislav Libensky (1921-2002) for Beranek Skrdlovice Glassworks and dating from ar...
Category

1970s Czech Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Crystal

Standard I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue 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

Ceramic Faceted Vessel with Striped Glaze by John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with banded stripe glaze made by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa last quarter of 20th century. The vessel takes an interesting multi-faceted form...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa M Vase Soft Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue 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: Clea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Xilos Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Xilos Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with blood red and bright red dots. Part of the I Piccoli limited editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Monumental Stephen Rolfe Powell Orange & Yellow Murrine Glass Sculpture/Vase
By Stephen Rolfe Powell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Stephen Rolfe Powell Orange & Yellow Murrine Glass Sculpture/Vase Stephen Rolfe Powell (Alabama/Kentucky, 1951-2019) This monumental glass sculpture/vase by American ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 4. J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 Blackened and waxed iron This is a unique architectural object made entirely of iron. J.M. Szymanski uses a unique process of metal sculpting to ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensi...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

VITA Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Vita Vessel by Dust and Form Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x 23 H cm Materials: Plaster, finished in a Satin Ivory glaze both inside and out. This vessel is watertight and functional...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Plaster

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Fume and Matte Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Toronto, CA
Clear Fume and Turquoise "Indian Summer" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. * All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Variat...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

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 Vase Buri in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exceptional Hand-Blown Murano Vase, a luxurious masterpiece that combines traditional craftsmanship with opulent design. This vase boasts a strikingly thick glass con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Tall Art Glass Vase by Matt Carter for Blenko Glass #9730
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand blown art glass vase by Matt Carter for Blenko Glass, circa 2002. The vases are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 6.5"D x 19.5"H. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Confetti Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and striking Swedish art glass vase made for Kosta Boda by renowned glass maker Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b.1938) and dating from the 1970’s. The square bodied vase is decorated in colored confetti pattern and and is one of a series of similarly designed pieces which Vallien produced during the 1970’s. The vase is hand blown and made in thick opaque blue glass...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Dome Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Dome vase Singular, unpredictable cracks and tiny speckles distinguish the captivating aesthetic of this vase, featuring a cylindrical base and mouth incorporated within the spher...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Terracotta White Vase Bibi Australe Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Bibi vase is part of the Australe collection It is made with a clay slab, that means, by folding a clay slab around a disc- shaped base thus to create the structure, which is the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Daum France Crystal Bud Vase, Basket or Vide Poche, circa 1970
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private interior with this extraordinary Daum Nancy France bud basket crystal vase, a striking example of artistic mastery. Crafted circa 1970, this rare and captivating...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Large Dora Maar Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Reverie. Inspired by Dora Maar, the French photographer, poet, and painter best known for being a lover and muse of Pablo Picasso. Jonathan throws the models for the Muse v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Vaserely inspired Kamenicky Senov Thomas Hora glass vase Malovana, Chech, 1999
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Great piece by Tomas Hora. Glass object or vase inspired by Vaserely. Chech republic, 1999 good condition, signed and stickered Thomas Hora and Kamenicky Senov. measurements: H 19 cm...
Category

1990s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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

Lalique, Limited Edition Black Crystal "Dixie" Vase, France 1990s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb limited edition black crystal "Dixie" vase. Signed Lalique France and numbered 451 out of 999. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 21 x 21.5 Secure shipping.
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1990s French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Killarney Clear Crystal Table Vase by Waterford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Killarney" Cut Crystal Vase by Waterford - a stunning piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. This clear glass vase ...
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1980s Irish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Italian Modern Yellow Ceramic Vase ET1 by Ettore Sottsass for A. Sarri, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow ceramic Vase ET1 by Ettore Sottsass for A. Sarri, 1990s Rare and elegant vase mod. ET1 with round base in ceramic painted in yellow and glazed in white. The st...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French ceramicist, a pair of ceramic vases in turquoise glaze. Mid-20th century.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French ceramicist, a pair of ceramic vases in turquoise glaze. Mid-20th century. Marked with monogram. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Dimensions: H 13.5 cm. x D 13.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black and Brown Unique Abstract Ceramic Vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead Stoneware ceramic vase realised in La Borne Circa 2000 Unique handmade piece signed under the base Black and bron stoneware ceramic colors Measures: H...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Spikes White Round Ceramic Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white round ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite flower arrangements. Offering a unique view from every angle, this round ceramic vase crosses the line between functionality and ornament. Use it as a fully functional flower vase or as an adornment for your home. All vases...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

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

Mini Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Pool Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally. Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1970s Barovier Style Modern Blue and Gold Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s beautiful Murano glass vase in a Barovier-style exhibits the distinct characteristics of Murano glass craftsmanship, renowned for its elaborate and luxurious designs. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Blue Red
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear blue, matt red 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

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Leather Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments. A r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

MUSE XL 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...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 2 Giant Sphere Vases Bubl by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 giant sphere vases bubl by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L75 / W33 / H100 cm. Materials: ceramic. The Sphere collectio...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rotunda Nude Form in Blue
Located in Richmond, VA
Female nude form ‘Rotunda’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside. Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Ibis Black and Green Vase by Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto atavico, nume tutela...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Burnt and Wazed Oak Small Black Disk Tray by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk tray small black by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 9 cm Meterials: Burned and waxed oak Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who mak...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Oak

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

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Brick 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 contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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

Color Number 1 Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Color Number 1 showtime vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 19 x H 33 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

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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