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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Stunning in its simplicity, this handcrafted paper clay bottle is a modern and unique decorative sculpture that will bring a captivating allure to any interior. The bottle-shaped sil...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple. Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Troncocono Vase in Red and White by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
This vase sums up the essential qualities of stability, beauty, color, price and distinction of the Carlo Moretti brand. Red horizontal streaks on orange and ivory vertical streaks. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Blue and Turquoise Japanese Hishikigama Water Basin/Ikibana Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid/Late 20th c., Japan, blue glazed water basin/ikebana vessel, stamped on underside. The ceramic has an angular, L-shaped form. The outer part is covered with a deep blue glaze, a...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

White Ceramic Horse Design Vase
Located in Queens, NY
White and black vase with running horse design.  
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Blue and White Porcelain Vase by Ivan Weiss for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Modern porcelain vase with blue decor designed by the danish ceramist Ivan Weiss and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen during the 1980s. Fully ...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Large Stoneware Vessel by Don Atkins
Located in Dallas, TX
Embodying the essence of mid-century modern design, this stunning large stoneware vessel by Don Atkins is reminiscent of Claude Conover. The vessel features...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cut Glass

Large Italian Black Murano Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking oversized Murano glass vase in a deep, glossy black finish. Its bold silhouette features a rounded base that gracefully tapers before flaring into a wide, open mouth, givi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Large French Malachite Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French malachite vases French, 20th Century Height 77cm, diameter 50cm Of campana form, this stylish pair of vases is crafted from malachite and gilt bronze. A malac...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone, Malachite, Ormolu

Rare Signed Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo White Glass Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rare signed and numbered white glass vase by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo, dated 1998. This beautifully crafted clear and white glass vase is approximately 16.5" tall, the base is ...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large, Round Planter in Patinated Brass with a Black Base, Handcrafted.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large, round planter in patinated brass with a black base, handcrafted. This large planter stands out for its smooth, slightly reflective surface and captivating colors. Its patinat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier The Dew vase is made in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by reque...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, Turquoise, Brown, Collectible Design, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The "Abisso Caraibi" vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Bronze Patinated Metal Planter with a Timeless Look.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Antique bronze patinated metal planter with a timeless look. Discover this versatile planter, where vintage elegance meets functional design. With its antique bronze finish and squa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Standard I Cinesi Vase in Orange by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
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 p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Dali Vase, 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 and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vase, Large Terracotta Pot in the Taste of Ancient Rome, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase, large terracotta pot in the taste of Ancient Rome, 21st century. Vase, large terracotta pot, modern work in the taste of Ancient Rome. H: 48cm, W: 58cm, D: 49 Production time...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Nunki Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Nunki contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with red stripe overlay. Part of the I Piccoli collection, small in size but gives a considerable amoun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Chala Toprak, Contemporary, Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chala Toprak, Contemporary, 'Blossom Vase No. 3', Modern Sculpture, Flower Vase, Porcelain, 2023 Unique and one of a kind hand built ceramic designed and produced by Istanbul born a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Bottle"
Located in Milano, IT
Yes, it's true, it's a bottle, a decanter, but it is also an excuse to embellish the table, a even if you only load it with water, the "twisted" processing of the glass, gives ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Vase by Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase à anse par Roger Capron et déxor dit Pyjama. Signé et situé.
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Divine Decadence Multifunctional Object in Rose Aurore Marble by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Divine Decadence Multifunctional Object in Rose Aurore Marble by Richard Yasmine Dimensions: Vase: Ø 40 x H 18 cm. Base: Ø 18 x H 10,5 cm. Head: Ø 10,5 x H 25 cm. Candleholder: Ø 5 x...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Other

Murano, Italy. Art glass vase with a slender neck. Blue and purple glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase with a slender neck. Blue and purple glass. Approximately 1970. Label. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 27.0 cm x W 9.0 cm x D 5.0 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Italian Empoli Red Glass Bottle, 1950s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Italian Empoli Red Glass Bottle, 1950s A beautiful red colored glass bottle from the 1950s. The bottle has a dramatic long neck and a square base with rounded corners. It w...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

X-Large Sculptural Vase #4 by Dena Zemsky
Located in New York, NY
Glazed ceramic. Hand built, large-scale vase. Light blue glazed interior and textured exterior. Artist-signed on underside.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

"Incamiciato" Italian Art Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi
Located in New York, NY
"Incamiciato" Italian Art glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. Clear, white and purple. With original label. Signed: Venini Italia '85.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Large Italian Contemporary Murano Multi-color Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning contemporary Murano vase is an absolute show stopper. This is one of those unique pieces that provides an extra surprise when it arrives in how impressive it is in pers...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Giant Moroccan Jar
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage Giant Moroccan jar with colorful classic Moroccan design motifs.
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, Germany
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany, 20th Century
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20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Federico Peri Cilindro Large Glossy Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Cilindro Large Glossy - Transparent Vase, Murano glass, by Federico Peri, 21st century. Cilindro is a vase from the Essentials collection designed by Federico Peri for Purho in spring 2021. Created from the starting-point of an oval and conical hollow glass cylinder, Cilindro is distinguished by its mouth marked by a pronounced round shaping created during the raw processing when the glass is still white-hot. An apparent irregularity which dignifies the lines and gives character to the final product. Cilindro is available in two sizes, Large and Small, in both glossytransparent and satin-shaded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Crystal Italian Pampaloni Decanter with Sterling Silver Cone Style Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very hard to find -- Crystal Italian Pampaloni decanter with sterling silver stopper The one shown has a unique Sterling Silver stopper of a Cone or ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bubu Vase, Porcelain, Organic, Pink colour, in Stock by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Bubu Vase is a curvy, pod like creature, with rounded folds and bulging surfaces - a perfect accompaniment to the Peaches collection. The shape is inspired by nature, fruits and seed...
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2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Sculpural Vase, decorative "Sommerso" green glass accent from the 70 s
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Vase - Stand Alone Glass Sculpture - Sommerso glass decorative object for you living room, green glass accent , vase with a vertical porthole where you can fit flowers Larg...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Villeroy Boch Orange and Green Lucite Vases, a pair, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy Boch produced that stunning pair of Lucite vases circa 1990. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich sh...
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1990s German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Large Blue Nils Kähler Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish midcentury ceramic floor vase by Nils Kähler from Danish Kähler (HAK). H: 47 cm. Stoneware covered with a glossy turquoise glaze contrasted by the unglazed neck. By Nils Kähl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Modernist Geometric Figure Vase .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Eometric modernist vase designed by Damian Garrido. A beautiful sculptural piece, created in Madrid Spain in the silversmith workshop of Damián Garrido, back in 2002. This archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Modern Serving Tray Ironwood Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

Daum by De Belroy Tall Crystal Vase, circa 1970
By De Belroy, Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Compagnie Francaise du Cristal De Belroy designed this modernist crystal vase for Daum. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. Its slim design boasts a thick base and tumbler sh...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Jonathan Adler Modern Silver Lip Vase Romeo and Juliet Thy Lips Are Warm Scene
Located in Miami, FL
American Deco Jonathan Adler Modern Silver Lip Vase Thy Lips Are Warm Romeo & Juliet Act V - Scene III, TMS 2006. Marked underneath. In good vintage condition with patina to the Alu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Contemporary Cuorecarpenito Glazed Terracotta Black Vase Moaaustrale Collection
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Moa vase is part of the Austral collection and is the only glazed vase in the collection. Its peculiarity is that the semi-metallic glaze is applied to the vase still in its raw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Shapely Pair of West German Roth Keramik Art Pottery Fat Lava Guitar Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely pair of West German Roth Keramik art pottery 'fat lava' guitar vases with red glaze; each with square mouth above a bulbous body all in a thick ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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

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Art Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 Monarch butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for e...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Plate with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown Plate with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The Plate contains 8 dragonflies. Modern plate...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Deep Murano Glass Hand Blown Iredescent Vases Signed by Costantini 1980s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of deep Costantini Murano glass hand blown iridescent vases with silver flecks spiral application. The effects of the light on the glass are amazing. They are signed Costantini...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso for Oggetti Murano Blue Purple Glass Tall Sculptures Vases Italian 80 s
Located in North Miami, FL
These absolutely stunning and arresting Italian vintage Murano glass monumental glass sculptures, vases and or vessels are by Seguso for Ogg...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Modern Brass, Duco Turned Timber Resin Primal Candlestick Set
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This modern candlestick is part of the egg designs luxury Decor collection and is a great addition to any home. The body of this candlestick is a cast resin base with a black duco-s...
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2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Plate

Laura Andreson ceramic /pottery vase with green matte glaze , signed , dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful , Laura Andreson , with matte glaze and light crystallized areas , signed and dated , what looks like somewhere 70's .
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Turquoise Vase With Gold Flowers 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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Dora Maar Urn
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain Reverie. Our Dora Maar Urn gives good face from every angle, an unglazed finish highlighting the muse's flawless features in fabulously delicate detail. Inspired by Dora Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Dora Maar Urn
Dora Maar Urn
$415 / item
Ceramic Leopard Cookie Jar , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics presents a stunning ceramic Leopards cookie jar, meticulously hand-painted by Virginia and skillfully hand-sculpted by George & Thabo. Standing 9 inches tall with di...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Set of 6 "Goti de Fornasa" Red Gold Murano Drinking Glasses Tumbler
Located in Murano, Venezia
Luxury is a set composed of 6 glasses for water or wine in Murano glass entirely handmade in red color with 24-karat gold leaf details. This set is a combination of design and el...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

1977 Crystal Vase Amethyst Small by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours, Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room. The vases are part of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large Version in Monochrome Blue by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs. Inspired by t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Sand Sphere Vase Bubl Hexa by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand sphere vase bubl hexa by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L42 / W18,5 / H60 cm Materials: Ceramic The Sphere collection celebrates unique silhouettes and textures that makes an impact with the decorative charm of sculptural art. Elegantly sculpted, each vase is finished in intricate ornate detailing. Inspired by ancient Chinese vases...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Kawa Dish, Organic White Ceramic Vide Poche, Porcelain Catchall Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series - Medium Dish Organic white ceramic catchall tray with textured raw porcelain exterior surface. 7" dia. x 2" h One-of-a-kind Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka The unusual an...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

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