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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and design...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

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Soapstone

1980s Maitland Smith Modern Tessellated Stone Vase Brass Inlay
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Midcentury Modern Tessellated Vase 1980s Style Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Vase Black and Tan Brass Inlay Unmarked. Attributed to...
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases

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Stone, Brass

Vase Vessel Tulip Sculpture Block Rose Quartz Marble Handmade Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Rose Quartz. Vase dimensions: L 26 x W 20 x H 53 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Rose Quartz

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set/5 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Henry & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Eye Strip Gold
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Rich Color Murano Glass Vase, in Stock
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rich Color Murano Glass Vase, in Stock Add an elegant touch to your home decor with this exquisite Murano vase. Crafted from richly colored Murano glass, this vase is a stunning exam...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Treflojet Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mouth-blown amethyst glass vase with distinctive three-lobed trefoil form. Part of a series produced in several sizes from 1955. Etched "Holmegaard 1955" on base. A few small dings a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Josef Hoffmann Hammered Silver Centerpiece and Pair of Vases
Located in New York, NY
Hoffmann encountered an abundance of classical forms during his studies in Rome in 1896, which influenced his designs. Hoffman’s vases and centerpiece mer...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases

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Silver

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Green Petrol Blue Ceramic Vase Glossy Glazed
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The "A Venezia" is a hand made ceramic glazed vase in beautiful blue petrol color. This vase is part of the Bubble Family Collection, a collection of 20 glazed ceramic vases with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Striking Set of Four Venini Murano Glass Vases, Signed and Dated from the 1980
Located in CABA, AR
This stunning collection of four small Venini Murano glass vases offers a beautiful representation of the iconic Italian glassmaker's artistry. Each piece is a testament to the skill...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant red opaline glass Vase by Carlo Nason of the "Eklettika" series is a stunning work of art made from high-quality red opaline glass. The vase is large in size, making it a com...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

SET Glaciar Short , Tall, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Flower Vases
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Turquoise Vase by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase A
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase A by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 8 / 12. ...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Resin

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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Niobe Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass and signed on the base. For further information please see authenticity i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

A 1970s Modernist Design Brown and Beige Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A modern vase designed by Rigon and manufactured by Bertoncello in the Seventies. It's in very good condition overall. This 1970s Modernist vase incorporates sleek shapes, clean line...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Art Vannes, France. Art glass vase in crystal. Art Deco.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Vannes, France. Art glass vase in crystal. Art Deco. Clear glass. Handmade. 1930s/40s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 15.0 cm. x D 13.8 cm.
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1930s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Crystal

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire 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

Venini Monofiori Amethyst Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Monofiori glass vase in amethyst by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass with stoppers in various forms and colors. Item lab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Collection of 5 Modern Geometric Vessels Handcarved Rough Textured Planes Linear
Located in Bronx, NY
"Collection of Vessels — No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6" J.M. Szymanski 2024 Vessels No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 6 make up this unique collection. Designed to be displayed together. Mathematically designe...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

ISIDE I15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, Size M
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
THE COLLECTION This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that combine history and design. The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength. The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture. The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic Vase "Asia" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase Asia white glazed cod. ASIA001 Measures: Height 110.0 cm. - diameter 38.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Glaciar Short Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Flowervase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Murano Art Glass Handkerchief Vase Venini Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Murano art glass 'handkerchief' vase in the style of Venini, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. This is a finely handcrafted Murano art glass vase in clear/transparent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large Art Glass Vase by Michael Nourot
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Exceptional Art Glass Vase by Michael Nourot (1949–2015) A stunning large-scale art glass vase by celebrated American glass artist Michael Nourot, whose career helped define the tra...
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1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vessels, Leather textured organic Porcelain vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monolithic in shape and defined by their single vertical seams, the Kawa Vessels are fluid & expressive. Their construction method really shines light on their unique production tech...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Modern Minimalist LAAB Hana Vertical 3 Vase Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Hana vertical 3 A Hana vase, naturally colored, with a sleek surface that is elegantly graced with crakle' that emphasizes the harmonious verticality of the piece. with a side muc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Murano smoked grey charcoal faceted art glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Sommerso, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Beautiful at any angle. Dim...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Holiday Vase by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in dusty black. Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware. The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Lara Bohinc Fortress Treasury Box Red Ceramic Geometric Contemporary, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Lara Bohinc continues to work with ancient and futuristic forms with new fortress designs, further exploring the complex geometry of this range. The hexagonal shapes interlock and embrace, creating a dynamic play of light and shade on the many surfaces and angles. Fortress treasury box is a new product...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Christian Dior Ceramic Vase with Faux Wood Decor, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris Amphora Ceramic Vase, France, circa 1980 — A Rare Statement of Haute Décor An exceptional and rare offering from the prestigious Dior Interior Collection, this a...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Flavio Poli Design for Seguso Design Glass Submerged Vase
Located in Biella, IT
Flavio Poli for Seguso design vase glass years 1955 submerged glass vase Perfect condition a, very rare.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

New Modern Flower Vase in Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian, stock
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

Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Robert Chiazzo - Era Ruelland Ramié
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Robert Chiazzo - Era Vallauris A rare ceramic vase by Robert Chiazzo. This hand-built, sculptural piece features a flattened, asymmetrical silhouette with...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Original Pair of Seguso Scavo Vases in Murano Glass and Bronze Venice 1980s. Entirely handmade in the 1980s, this pair of cone vases is an artwork by...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Bronze

Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Glass “Vortex" Sculptural Vase by, Kit Karbler & Michael David
Located in Englewood, NJ
A contemporary American Studio art glass layered cut and polished handcrafted “Vortex” sculptural vessel by, Kit Karbler & Michael David of B...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Roger Herman Erotic Ceramic Vessel with Deconstructed Rim, Signed and Dated 97'
By Roger Herman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original ceramic vessel with an erotic theme by Roger Herman, signed and dated RH 97. Rim of vase is intentionally 'chipped' aka deconstructed. This piece is believed to be import...
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1990s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered many cultures, religious symbolism, and inspiration on his travels. The smooth, curving...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
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2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Italian Murano Glass Vase Spacco Model by Toni Zuccheri for Barovier e Toso
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Barovier e Toso in 1985. Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the exhibition Murano a go-go. Original label and ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Mermerlada Estudio Blue and White Glass DNA Vases by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Blue and white glass pieces attached together. BD Barcelona designed by Mermelada Estudio.
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Multi-Color Heavy Murano Glass Sommerso Vase
Located in Troy, MI
Contemporary Murano glass vase in Sommerso style with thick, clear glass casing over rich swirled shades of amethyst, gold and sapphire with gold inclusions. Unknown maker - unsigned.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Echo Hand Built Sculptural Double Fin Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution. Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful. Available in two s...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Blue, Green & White Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy 1990s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Murano glass vase "Onde di mare", made in "Phoenicio" technique, after a design by Carlo Moretti, Italy circa 1990s. Waves of blue, green and white shades of white glass past...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase "PALOMA" White Glazed by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase PALOMA white glazed finished cod. B003 S measures: Height 120.0 - Diameter 25.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Dali Vase Green, Glass Object
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Add an Artistic Touch to Your Space with the Captivating Dali Vase Glass Object Elevate your interior design with the mesmerizing beauty of the Dali Vase Glass Object. Inspired by t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Bolle Glass Vase in Pink and White by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bolle Glass vase series, designed by Tapio Wirkkala and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1966. Iconic masterpieces available in 5 different shapes. Indoor use only....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Nº 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Napoleon Blue Showtime Vase by Jaime Hyon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Napoleon Blue Showtime Vase by Jaime Hyon Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Diam. 23 cm x H 59 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "SWAN" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase SWAN handcrafted in bronze cod. B002 LN measures: Height 90.0 cm. - Diameter 18.0 cm.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Flower Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Contemporary Glazed Stoneware Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary studio pottery modern design wheel thrown stoneware vase - red and white splash decorated over a tan base - signed on the base JN - circa 2000. Excellent condition - no...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vases

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Ceramic

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