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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Baccarat French Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial clear transparent crystal vase from French luxury crystal Maison Baccarat, circa late-20th century, France. This elegant vase has long vertical bevel cuts around exterior accentuating its beauty. Beautiful as a standalone piece or with a few flowers at a bedside, vanity, or for a bathroom, desk/office, side table, etc. Markers' mark/acid stamp "Baccarat" "France" on underside, authenticating piece, as shown in last image. Dimensions: 1.75" Diameter x 6.88" Height. Baccarat Heart...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

"Love" Heart Vase Collection, 4 pieces, Porcelain, Handmade in Italy, Wall decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Little Cupid by Martyn Thompson
Located in Paddington, NSW
A sculptural ceramic vase by Martyn Thompson, hand-glazed in golden yellow and earthy amber tones with dotted surface detailing. The rounded, tiered form and layered glaze lend depth...
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2010s Australian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Mid century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with stopper.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large mid-century vintage Blenko blue glass jar with his original stopper. This blue jar has a heavily crackled finish of the surface and i...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Tall Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
A testament to superb craftsmanship and creative flair, this elegant tall vase in white is a new take on a Classic decorative object. Meticulously handmade through a long crafting pr...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear grey...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Vintage Modernst Japanese Iron Vase c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese iron vase with fish motif c1960s. Excellent condition, signed.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Smoke Art Glass Crystal Large Thick Panel Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Smoke Art Glass / Crystal Large Thick And Heavy Panel Vase Attributed To Baccarat
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A heavy crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase make the shape of a t...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

21st Century Karim Rashid Mini Bowl Murano Glass Black
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle mini bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characterized by their faceted, structural fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large Cluster of Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase, Set of 9, by Luft Tanaka, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large grouping of 9 unique tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is ...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl S in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble Available also in the L version, and with a rotating mechanism The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collecti...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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 and Vessels

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Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking rectangular vase showcases a captivating combination of amber hues and crystal-clear glass, evoking a sense of timeless elegance and sophistication. The seamless blend ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Seletti Love in Bloom Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
Located in Doral, FL
Love in bloom is a heart-shaped vase that looks like it comes out of a human anatomy essay. A modern love translated into a romantic but unpredictable gi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Modernist Hand-Blown Art Glass Vase in Cobalt Ultramarine signed Will Dexter
Located in New York, NY
This captivating Modernist art glass vase, crafted by renowned American glass artist Will Dexter, is a testament to the innovative artistry of 20th-century studio glass. The vase fea...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Eric Dobson and Michael Harris for Mdina Blue Streaked Studio Glass Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Maltese Mdina studio glass streak pattern vase by Eric Dobson and Michael Harris dating from around 1970. Mdina glass was founded in 1968 by Michael Harris on the Island...
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1970s Maltese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Set of Five Puthod Cristalli Lead Crystal Perfume Bottles Silver Plated Stopper
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful 20th century Italian collection of five perfume bottles, all with a nice silver plated flower pattern stopper. Nice addition to your vanity room or just for your collection...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Each bronze is handcrafted in Franc...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

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

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Silver

Murano Glass Vase Spike Amber Green
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a stunning collection of vases meticulously handcrafted by Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team in Murano. These majestic vases are shaped before being adorned with sco...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order. Each bronze is signed. ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair Vallauris France Table Lights Color Turquoise With Rafia Fringed Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 pair of Table lights from Vallauris France, color turquoise, the initials VF for VALLAURIS FRANCE is given on the bottom and a stamp FRANCE , size: 30cm height x 20cm diameter, Han...
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rare Vintage Bottle of Chanel N°5 Perfume Extract, in Glass, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, in glass, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of Chanel N°5 perfume extract, 20th century. H: 28cm, W: 18,5cm, D: 8,5cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Rare Vintage Bottle of Perfume Extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage bottle of perfume extract, Coco Mademoiselle, Chanel, 20th century. Rare vintage glass bottle of perfume extract by Chanel, Coco Mademoiselle, 20th century. H: 28cm, W:...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

32 Ananke Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Ananke Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is glass blown, and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A captivating interplay of artisanal mastery and opulent aesthetics, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco commands attention with its warm amber hues, gently deepening into ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Suzanne Ramié for Atelier Madoura, France. Unique ceramic lidded jar.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Ramié (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura, France. Unique ceramic lidded jar. Uranium yellow glaze. Mid-20th century. In excellent condition with natural craquelure. Dimensions: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Baccarat Structured Exquisite Clear Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallizes the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase produce a magic visual eff...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Vase Vessel Sculpture Solid Block White Arabescato Marble Carrara Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 52 x H 45 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Large Decorative Bottle for the Perfume Shalimar, Guerlain, 1970.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative bottle for the perfume Shalimar, Guerlain, 1970. Vintage decorative bottle for the perfume Shalimar by Guerlain in Baccarat glass, 1970 . H: 39,5cm, W: 27cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It his sculpted by organically displacing seventeen indivi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

25 Astimelusa Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astimelusa Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, and made out of blown Murano glass. Signed “E.Sottsass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Large Vintage Demijohn Style Dark Green Blown Glass Wine Bottle, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A large pair of vintage dark green blown glass Demijohn style bottles of wines. The bottles are sturdy and very decorative. Embellish you r...
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Big, Large Miss Dior Perfume Bottle, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giant, large Miss Dior perfume bottle, XXth century. Giant Miss Dior perfume bottle, XXth century, without perfume. H: 19cm, W: 17,5cm, D: 10cm
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Modern Murano Art Glass Vase Gambaro Poggi Silver Leaf Aventurine Murrine Italy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large, sleek and modern - the epitome of the finest art glass. This Murano art glass vase was hand made on the Venetian Island of Murano by the skilled artists at Gambaro and Poggi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Glass

Gaetano Pesce Clear Special Vase L Resin Brown Fuchsia Pink Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra colour vase - Clear brown, fuchsia, pink and matt yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Rare Vintage Chanel Perfume Bottle in Plexiglass, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare vintage Chanel perfume bottle in plexiglass, 20th century. Rare vintage Chanel perfume decoration bottle in plexiglass, 20th centur...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plexiglass

Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as a seated smiling Mickey Mouse. Below the...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase Nitrate Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection. This is shown in the nitrate patina. Originally designed in 2012. Each ...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Ceramic Golf Bowl "EAGLE" Handcrafted in 24Kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic golf bowl EAGLE handcrafted in 24-karat gold inside white glazed outside cod. HB040 measures: Height 20.0 cm. - Diameter 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti Vase M Resin Clear Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

SkLO "Float" Glass Bubble Vessels, Set of Three
By SkLO
Located in Dallas, TX
Organic spheres of handblown Czech glass with broken flame polished mouths. They are entirely free‑blown, produced without the use of moulds to shape them. The tops are given a sligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Vessel c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Large Decorative Bottle for Samsara Perfume, Guerlain, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large decorative bottle for Samsara perfume, Guerlain, 1990. Vintage decorative bottle for the perfume Samsara by Guerlain in glass and gold stopper, 1990 . H: 27cm, W: 28cm, D: 9cm
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Tall Ninfea Vase Corteccia Texture Orange
Located in Porcia, IT
Distinguished for its captivating sculptural aesthetic, this striking vase will elevate the ambiance of any modern or traditional home. Defying classical forms and conventions, the t...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Cratere Vase Raku Ceramic Black White Crakle Spiral
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Cratere Vase Named after the Italian for crater, the design of this handcrafted ceramic bowl flaunts a singular design of speckles and crackles. The white look on the interior - a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Monumental Vase by Jens Andreasen
By Jens Andreasen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large monumental stoneware vase made by Jens Andreasen in his own workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1950s. Signed with artist logo "KK" for "Kirstineborg & Knabstrup" where A...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century. Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Green glass with applied prunts. Etched signature on the bottom.
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2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Smart Concrete Vase Handmade in Italy, Mod.II
Located in Rome, Lazio
A family of concrete vase, ideated and realized in Italy. To keep concrete lights and play with it. More color combinations available.      
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Concrete

Beautiful Light Blue Glass Murano Venetian Vase, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Murano glass company. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Echo Single Fin Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These otherworldly pieces combine stark, futuristic geometry with the warmth of ancient ceramic vessels. The collection explores the dichotomy between digital repeating planes and an...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed 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. PIGMENT is proposed in a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Glazed ox blood red Dimensions: Ø 14.5 x H 36.5 cm Available in other color options: Glazed amber, glazed red, glazed amethyst, glazed grape, opaline amber, opaline red...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 23, leather cast porcelain, tactile, sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organic and sculptural leather-cast porcelain vase by Luft Tanaka Studio Dimensions 4" dia x 10" height Watertight. Signed and dated. Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka Studio The unusua...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Large Blue Murano Glass Vase by Cenedese
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful deep blue colored Murano glass vase. Fabricated by Cenedese in the late 90's, Venetia Italy. This stunning vase has been hand-blown by skilled artisans in Murano, Italy wh...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Baccarat Large Structured Tapered Clear Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the vase produce a magic visual effe...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

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