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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Olé No 7 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is. Each vase is a celebration of joy. Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

African Ceramic Design Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Hand-Painted Design Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts, directly from South Africa. Handcrafted by Senzo Duma and painted by Zinhle Nene, this 8-inch vase features intri...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Vase, Handmade Sculptural Takeout Containers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Cairn Vase (large)", is a one-of-a-kind vase by Yoonmi Nam.. This piece is handcrafted by the artist in the United States with porcelain and hand-painted with clear glaze. This piece measures 10.5” x 4.5” x 4.75”. "I am drawn to man-made spaces and objects that we surround ourselves with, especially when they subtly suggest a contradicting sense of time that seems both temporary and lasting. The containers that hold the flowers are modeled after disposable objects in porcelain, such as a yogurt cup, a Styrofoam take-out box, and an instant noodle bowl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

BH Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

BSB Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Floral printed, Holographic, Suncatcher vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Hand Vase" is a one-of-a-kind piece as part of Roxana Azar's recent collection, "Licking the Thorns of a Rose". This piece is handcrafted by the artist in the United States with acrylic and digitally printed floral design. This piece measures 10.5”h x 5.5”w x 2.5”d and is only suitable for dried flowers. The foundation of Azar’s multidisciplinary process begins with photography and its reconstruction through collage and digital manipulation. From abstract photo collages, Azar creates photo sculptures, built of printed layers of translucent, transparent, and iridescent materials. The synthesis of image, material, and in some works, text, is activated by the interplay between the work and its environment. Each encounter with Azar’s work is an ephemeral experience orchestrated by the specific conditions of the moment, mirroring the transient phenomenology of our dreams and the subconscious. About Roxana Azar Roxana Azar is a Philadelphia-based artist whose light art and dichroic sculpture...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Lucite, Acrylic

Handmade and unique ceramic vase – in turquoise
Located in Münster, DE
The La Faccia-vase is a unique piece, made by us –CortoMagDelft – a small ceramic-manufactory in the northern Germany. Since the vase is made entirely of ceramic, it is stable, idea...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Butterflies Vase, Vessel Glazed Ceramic, Majolica Ornament, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vase Art. "6000", Design Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi Production, Italy 1991
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: "Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica" Umberto Allemandi & C. edizioni. Signed and numbered vase. Limited edition of 99 pieces.
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban ( 小判 ) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide The Koban vase is a cla...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Clear White
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Deep Blue Ceramic Vase Contemporary 21st Century Italian Unique Piece Stoneware
Located in London, GB
Violante Lodolo D'Oria, deep blue globule vase, 2021, glazed stoneware. W26cm x H36cm New stunning piece created by ceramic artist Violante Lodolo d' Oria. The layering of differe...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

PANTA REI. (non)vase semicircle ceramic with recovered clays
Located in Milano, IT
PANTA REI, Tutto scorre. Progetto in ceramica realizzato con argille recuperate. Il trattamento di superficie (cristallina) che lo rende lucido fa emergere dei colori inaspettati de...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

PANTA REI . (non)vaso cerchio in ceramica con argille recuperate
Located in Milano, IT
PANTA REI, Tutto scorre. Progetto in ceramica realizzato con argille recuperate. Il trattamento di superficie (cristallina) che lo rende lucido fa emergere dei colori inaspettati de...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Smiling Smile Einzigartige Keramikvase Kunstwerk 2023 Vienna Wien Austria
Located in Wien, AT
"[...] Tanzers raue und rätselhafte Keramiken stellen oft ungewöhnliche Charaktere dar." Mailänder Designwoche 2023 - Amy Frearson (Dezeen) "[...] bunt, vielleicht ein bisschen e...
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2010s Austrian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Soft Resin Amber Fuchsia Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase, clear amber, fuchsia and blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors. Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Knight Vase Murano Glass Red and Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Knight vase Murano glass various colors. Color stands out in the Knight vase designed by Karim Rashid, displaying its playful undulating stripes of polychr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Small Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses. Size: 12.6 x 11 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis S, Pyxis collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Modern Zanellato Bortotto Vases in White Calacatta and Red Lepanto.
Located in Pordenone, PN
Vaso Esa di Zanellato Bortotto Marmorizzazione del marmo Esa, il marmo si trasforma per imitare la propria natura con il marmo stesso. Questa è l'idea alla base dell'opera di Zanell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Cement, Marble

Moderno Zanellato Bortotto Vaso / Vassoio in Marmo Rosa Asiago
Located in Pordenone, PN
Vaso / Vassoio in marmo, il marmo si trasforma per imitare la propria natura con il marmo stesso. Questa è l'idea alla base dell'opera di Zanellato/Bortotto e DelSavio1910, Questo va...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection. The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
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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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Cement

Octagonal Cachepot with Putti in Tuscan Terracotta, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Octagonal cachepot ornated with putti in Tuscan terracotta. Measures: height: 30cm diameter: 30cm 10kg 20th century Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Colorful Ceramic Leopards Tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the stunning Leopard Tureen by Wiseman Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Designed by Wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Crafted with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Leopards and Protea Vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Crafted with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ceramic White Lions Tureens, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite White Lions Tureen, part of the Timbavati collection by Wiseman Ceramics—a stunning fusion of African artistry and storytelling, meticulously hand-painted a...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Lion vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Lion Jug by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a true masterpiece of African artistry, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa. Crafted with care a...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculpture Vase Vessel Solid Rare Pure White Onyx Hand Carved in Italy Wavy Shape
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of pure white onyx. The vase is hand sculpted, starting from a large block of white onyx which has been carefully selected...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Marble, Onyx

Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 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

Azerbaijan Blown Art Glass Vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Azerbaijan Russian art glass fluted vase. Measures: 12.75". Hand crafted art work features multiple layers of hand blown glass in shades of red and amber, rimmed in blue.
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21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Lino Sabattini Italy Vase "Persepoli" Limited Edition 8/237
Located in Toledo, OH
Lio Sabattini "Persepoli" limited edition vase 8/237 Italy.
Category

20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

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

Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Stainless Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving Tray Sakai, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A sublime serving tray, Sakai was design to uplift layback moments. An organic-sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Capperidicasa Contemporary Italian Marble Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of yellow marble Siena, green Alpi marble and solid wood with including two glasses tubes f...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Vase White Carrara Marble, Flower Shape Vessel, Hand Curved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of white Carrara marble, velvet finish. This vase reproduces, in a smaller version, the iconic sculptural vase PV05 designed by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Travertine Angled Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This travertine angled wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. The natural properties of travertine will keep your wine chilled...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Leather Pot Large Glass Vase Covered with Nest Leather Colour Larimar Blue
Located in New York, NY
Leather pot is a transparent glass and soft leather for a family of open vases that can be mixed and matched or used on their own. The Leather Pot vases collection, designed by Poltr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Leather, 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

Set/5 Ceramic Pots & Jars, White & Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 ceramic pots and vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots and three cera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Abstract White Statuary Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble.The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for their...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

"Genova" Matte Black
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well. Available in matte black...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Round Black Glazed Ceramic Vase by Leon Pointu, France, c. 1930
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed ceramic vase. Minimalist, simple shape with a small lip at the opening.
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Travertine Pedestal Bowl Extra Large
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. Due to the nature of the material, each piece may var...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Modern Serving Tray Swarovski Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal 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 roun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

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Crystal, Marble

Hana F Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana F ~ 花 Flower. Our Hana F mini raku vase is clay representation of a tulip flower. Two overlapping petals form the body of this mini vase. This vase makes for an adorable gift ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pre-Order Raku Large Oval Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter. Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment. Important: final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique. Dimensions: Large Oval Vase...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Raaquu Kumo 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 3 Units of Kumo Vase Kumo ( 雲 ) ~ (n) cloud Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

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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