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Modern Vases and Vessels

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware 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 and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Aniela Platter / Circus / Candy / Red 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 ball-shaped handle gain a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W x 3"D x 6"H. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Cistus Tall Pink Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of the joys of spring, this delicate design will infuse charm and elegance into any interior. This one-of-a-kind piece was crafted entirely by hand using crystal with a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Glazed Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 19 x W 18 x H 10 cm. Materials: Clay, Glaze, Silk fiber. Made and shipped from the USA. Justyna Bugajczyk is an artist based LA....
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

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 and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alpha Centaury Glass Flower Vase was designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information. Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGME...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Onyx Black with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Commanding attention with its statuesque 22-inch form, this hand-blown Murano vase is a striking statement of modern glass artistry. The onyx-black core, bold and refined, rises thro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Mario Bellini Shanghai Gold Vase for Kartell
Located in Miami, FL
Gold Shanghai vase designed by Mario Bellini for Kartell. A multi-faceted vase widening from the base to the top in a swirling motion. Shanghai is like ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plastic

Bolle Vase in Straw-Yellow and Grass Green by Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfection lies in the middle, striking the perfect balance. A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Straw Yellow and Apple Green. Two distinct spaces of colour that blend tog...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Small Pot in White Michelangelo Marble, by Ivan Colominas, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot / jar / 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 als...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Signed ceramic vase
By Fantoni, Alessio Tasca, Gambone Fantoni, Carlo Zauli
Located in Lugo, IT
Signed ceramic vase Good condition. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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 and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Tom Philabaum Art Glass Vase from "Handbuilt" Series, 1987
By Tom Philabaum
Located in Hanover, MA
Art glass vase by Tom Philabaum from his "Handbuilt" series, circa 1987. Tom Philabaum received a B.A. in Art and Education from Southern Illinois University in 1969, and then joined the innovative Glass Program at the University of Wisconsin studying under Harvey Littleton. He completed a Master’s degree in 1973 before moving to Tucson, where he built his own glass-blowing studio, and earned an M.F.A. in ceramics from the University of Arizona. He has been a working artist since that time, as well as starting Philabaum Glass Gallery in 1982, where he has curated exhibitions ever since. Handbuilt Series 1987 – 2007 This series was born out of Tom’s long...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Blue Iron by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black White Art Glass Vase, 1997
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Luigi Onesto
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Italian Sommerso murano glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Oball. In beautiful vintage condition, shows some wear consistent with age in underside of vase(see detail photo). S...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Amber glass vase in the style of Cenedese Barbini or Seguso
Located in Lugo, IT
Amber glass vase in the style of Cenedese Barbini or Seguso. Good condition. Thank you.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano 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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Murano glass geometric vases by Arte Muranese Italy 2000 / Set of 2
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This exquisite set of two geometric vases showcases the timeless artistry of Arte Muranese, a venture that originated in Murano in 1983 under the guidance of master glassblower Lucia...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Extra Large Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Denton, TX
Extra Large Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. Swirls of tan and white coloring. Can be used for indoor or outdoor decor.
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Allessandro Mendini Venini Cased Black Green Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and beautifully hand-made Venetian Murano art glass vase in green and white glass cased in a mirror black glass finish p...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Urn Form White and Transparent Clear Art Glass Vase after Vittorio Zecchin
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful clear/transparent and white urn form art glass vase, circa mid to late-20th century. Attributed to Vittorio Zecchin. Piece is transparent with very thin white spiral line...
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20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Géante, Perfume Bottle Advertising Lolita Lampika.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Géante, perfume bottle advertising Lolita Lampika. Advertising perfume bottle Lolita Lampika, Giant perfume bottle, diamond-shaped stopper. H: 19cm, W: 27cm, D: 20cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Goddess E15, Woman s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size L, Bichrome
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 co...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

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 and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black Marble Medium Cylinder
Located in Mexico City, MX
Plantpot in carved Monterrey black marble. Handmade in Mexico. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional business ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Derek Clarkson Attributed Large Abstract Glazed Porcelain Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A tall and striking studio pottery porcelain vase decorated in abstract colored glazes on a celadon ground attributed to Derek Clarkson and dating from ...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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 and Vessels

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Ceramic, Majolica

Black Marble Tall Pedestal Cylinder
Located in Mexico City, MX
Monterrey black marble tall carved cylinder. Handmade in Mexico by local craftsmen. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Orange Dark Lavender
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear orange, matt dark lavender. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Venini Large Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Number 5 Showtime 10 Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Number 5 showtime 10 vase by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: Diameter 23 x height 59 cm Materials: Made up of two pieces in glazed stoneware, with a white finish and 24-carat gold plated...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Steve Chase....
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat White Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and materially exquisite Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase W/ 24Karat white Gold Flecks originates from Italy during the 21st Century. With a reserved profile b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Alma Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Alma vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 47 x H 44 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Fiberglass

Luxury Heart Vase "Ensemble". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Set Salta Leather Cream Sugar Alpaca Silver Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Salta Leather Coffee & Cream , Alpaca Silver and Goat Leather (3 pieces) 1 Salta Rectangular Tray 8" x 5" x 0.5" 1 Salta Sugar Pot with Spoon 2.2" x 2.5" 1 Salta Creamer 2.75" x ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Lalique Purple Glass Biches Vase
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Purple Glass Biches Vase This vase measures: 5.5 wide x 5.5 deep x 6.75 inches high and is in Great Vintage Condition We take our photos in a co...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Taper Wide Vase in Rust
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase, with its deeply rich amber hue, is a true marvel of craftsmanship. The multifaceted surface creates a mesmerizing dance, reflecting a warm, inviting glow that en...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with geometric, circular shaped body and triangular neck and base. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Featured in coral red, milk-white, black and light green col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details is a masterpiece of Venetian artistry, embodying the pinnacle of design and luxury. Its tall, robust f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Arne Bang signed stoneware vase with a ribbed body
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stoneware vase from the 1930s with a ribbed body and beautiful, intriguing glaze in brownish/grayish tones. Signed on the Bottom AB 37. Mint Con...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Vase Designed by Keralouve Made by Charles Catteau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase designed by Keralouve made by Charles Catteau (1880-1966). Signed Keralouve, Belgium, AD003 - MC. Belgium, CIRCA 1940.
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Antique American Modern Classical Sterling Silver 18-Inch Vase
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver vase. Made by William B. Durgin in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1920. Curvilinear with molded mouth and base; tapering sides and domed foot. Fully mark...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

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

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Murano Glass

Murano Large Art Glass Floor Vase, Unstamped
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano large art glass floor vase, unstamped. In perfect condition. Measures: 56 cm.
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flowers, Vase F by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
F vase made for the collection of twenty-seven woods for Chinese Artificial flowers vase by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 numbered pi...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of bold olives and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Artisan Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Avventurina, Made-to-Order
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown Murano glass vase meticulously crafted in rich shifting shades of turquoise with bands of gold avventurina that shimmer and vanish with the changes in light. The elegant ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Konart Turkish Modern Abstract Twisted Glass Crystal Vase Centerpiece (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Abstract Turkish Konart Twisted Glass Crystal Vase Centerpiece (A). Approx 10 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 7" W x 7" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Jack in the Pulpit Floral Style Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Fine vintage Jack in the pulpit iridescent art glass vase, possibly by Heron Glass or Czech and dating from the 20th century. The vase has an amethyst tint and is hand blown with a t...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Warner Bros, Looney Tunes Sylvester And Tweety Bird Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sylvester and Tweety Bird Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as the head of Sylvester and Tweety B...
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20th Century Taiwanese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Monolith by Bravo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Monolith by Bravo Studio Monolith BBB1 Materials: Cobarbalita stone Dimensions: Ø 7.5 × 20 cm Monolithic objects in Cobarbalita stone This new series of objects developed b...
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2010s Chilean Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Venini Opalino Small Vase in Acquamarine Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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