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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown by skilled artisans, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel Ceramic
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful impressive Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed by Weigel and th...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair of German Studio Pottery Vases. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pair of German Studio Pottery Vases. Elegant pair of mid-century studio pottery vases, likely German, with clean, minimalist forms. The set comprises a tall, rectangular vase and a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Killarney Clear Crystal Table Vase by Waterford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Killarney" Cut Crystal Vase by Waterford - a stunning piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. This clear glass vase ...
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1980s Irish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Ginostra Veined Pink Sphere Vase
Located in Milan, IT
A vase characterized by an expressive disruptive power. The flower, the most delicate element in nature, blooms in all its impetus from the lava surface, taking from that the rough a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Murano Glass Vase Corteccia Model by Toni Zuccheri for Auras
Located in Milan, Italy
Corteccia vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Auras, circa 1980. Signed. Biography Born in San Vito al Tagliamento (Udine) in 1936, his father was the painter Luigi Zucch...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Sculpture Vase Vessel Abstract Shape Black Marquina Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Marquina marble. Vase dimension: L 28 W 19 H 61 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Miniature Bud Vase 2, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Ceramic Vase "FLUTE" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
FLUTE- Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in platinum code VS211 measures: Height 140.0 cm. - diameter 27.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "MERLINO" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
MERLINO - Ceramic vase handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside cod. GL050 measures: Height 90.0 cm., diameter 28.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Black Glass Trumpet Vase by Hutschenreuther, Leonard, Germany, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Delicate black glass vase decorated with gold flowers by Leonard Paris. It was manufactured in Germany by Hutschenreuther during the 1980s.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

New Modern Vase L in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase L in White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, Black Marquinia, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase Small, Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Ash vase in copper green glaze with white speckled base. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to highlight the texture of natural clay. The ceramic pieces are hand built and individually thrown on the potters wheel...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Glass Tea Gold Gilt Vase Made In Italy
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Salviati Fasciati Murano Art Frosted Glass Tea / Brown Color With Gold Gilt Band Vase Made In Italy, Accompanied By Box
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Large 21th century stoneware woodfiring floor vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead - La Borne Large floor ceramic vase Unique woodfiring ceramic piece Realised circa 2020 Original perfect condition Signed under the base Height 55 cm Large 33 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Unique Glazed Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 20 x W 15 x H 6.5 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

Contemporary Anodised Aluminium Planter / Vessel Multi-Coloured
Located in London, GB
Hand-anodised aluminium planter sized 67cm x 76 cm (D X H). Two different patterns available. For the launch of MCQ’s icon GROW UP, I designed 15 + 1 AP oversized planters...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Toyo Modernist Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Toyo Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "BOB" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside cod. CP044 measures: H. 172.0 cm. - Dm. 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "MUSE" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase MUSE handcrafted in 24-karat gold and white glazed inside cod. VS222 measures: H 185.0 cm. Dm. 27.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "DOLLY" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase DOLLY handcrafted in platinum cod. BD001 measures: H. 95.0 cm. - Dm. 42.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "KIM" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase KIM fully handcrafted in 24-karat gold cod. CP007 Measures: H. 90.0 cm. - Dm. 35.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "BOB" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB handcrafted in 24-karat gold outside, white glazed inside cod. CP005 measurers: Height 107.0 cm. - diameter 30.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Mounted Palm Tree Leaf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Murano Italian Blue Art Glass Vase With A Sterling Ormolu Palm Tree Leaves Mounted Reading "Daniel Made In Italy Laminato Ag
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Manipulated Rim - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage wheel thrown studio pottery vase with twisted and manipulated rim - thin blue crackle glaze - signed 'OHK' on the base. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - n...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite. Limited edi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hoopoe Vase: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Hoopoe Vase is a stunning testament to South African craftsmanship, beautifully merging artistry and cultu...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Warwick Parker English Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality salt glazed studio pottery bottle flagon shaped vase by Dorset based potter Warwick Parker (b.1940) dating from the 20th century. Th...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Unusual Pair Pedestal Studio Pottery Cups Painted with Fish and Crab
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting pair studio pottery pedestal cups hand painted with fish and a crab, possibly Japanese with impressed seal marks and dating fro...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Late 90s Postmodern Vase Handcrafted in Ukraine
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted Ukrainian post modern vase with dark fuchsia color made circa late 1990s.
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Late 20th Century Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Monumental Barovier e Toso Murano Modern Glass Vase
Located in Culver City, CA
A monumental blue red and clear Murano art glass vase made by Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. Italy, circa 1990s. This elegant, yet still whimsical vase features a gorgeous wavy / curvy design and a fantastic graduated shape. The body of this Barovier e Toso Murano vase...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Red
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

New Modern Vase in Marble and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Travertine Navona and walnut wood. Size: 15×31,7 cm., 5,9x12,4 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Vase L, Tivoli Collection by th...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Travertine

Contemporary Gilt Ceramic Vase, 21th Century Modern Organic Style - New 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, gilt ceramic vase with an extraordinary modern organic touch. This exceptional designed golden vase impresses with many different sized, asymetrical fields that built a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Appealing colour with a fascinating natural decoration Displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Ruskin Pottery Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1927
Located in New York, NY
Ruskin Pottery ceramic vase is made of hand thrown drip glazed stoneware. Impressed signature and date to underside: [Ruskin England 1927]. About the studio: "The Ruskin Pottery ...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rectangular Baccarat Signed Geode Clear Crystal Vase with Holes, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The holes and thickness variations in the vase produce a m...
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Early 1900s French Antique Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Murano Rostrato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red Murano glass vase hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside M...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vintage White Bisque German Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
Beautiful vintage fine bone porcelain decorative vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s. Details: - 5.5" tall - 3.25" bottom diameter - 2.3" top diameter About Bareuther: Bareuth...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vase Vessel Decorative Abstract Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Baccarat Thomas Bastide Geometric Vase Violet Clear Crystal Glass, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions by Thomas Bastide, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The geometric cuts and vibrant amethyst ...
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1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Tobia Scarpa Battuti Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuti vase in Amber Murano glass by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz De Santillana for Venini. It evokes a lily standing tall, in tones of Amber and Grape. Its translucent appearance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

American Modernist Organic Hand Painted Ceramic in Variegated Java Hues
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in the United States circa 1980. It features a conical form that flares dramatically at its shoulders before tapering to an economical circular mouth. The exterior of the piece has been hand glazed in java and cafe au lait ones against a warm tan back ground. The form recalls both antique African pottery...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Paint

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Solid Block Amber Onyx Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 27 x W 22 x H 49 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited Edition of 35....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Onyx

Hand-Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Emerald Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold yet impossibly refined, this tall hand-blown Murano barrel vase in emerald green is a masterwork of Venetian glass artistry. Its elongated faceted form evokes the precision of f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Green Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine glass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Porcelain flower vases, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic, architectural, and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or ind...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Hand Blown Murano Facet Thick Vase in Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing one of the crowned jewels of our showroom, a marvel of craftsmanship and a beacon of pure refinement; this extraordinary piece, with its intricate facets and crystalline ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair of Baccarat Structured Exquisite Clear Crystal Vase, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A set of two crystal masterpieces of beautiful proportions, these 2 drinking glasses s crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen, Design Marcal Wanders. The di...
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Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Contemporary Smurf Dynasty Ming Vase Vessel Diederik Schneeman
Located in Milan, IT
Smurf vase is a decorative piece made with hundreds of iconic figures from the past. It is part of the ‘Cherished’ collection, Diederik Schneemann’s latest project revolving around t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plastic

Brushed Metal Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Lacuna"
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this brushed metal vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contem...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Opalino Glass Vase in Sapphire Milk White Inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Miniature Bud Vase 4, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Venini Murano Italian Green Glass Bottle Vase Incisi Serie, 2004
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glass bottle vasec with stopper, “Incisi” series, in two-color submerged glass with surface entirely worked by grinding produced by Venini Murano, Venini trademark 2004 engra...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Large 9" Glass Dummy Bottle Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel Perfume Store Display
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Large 9" Smoked Glass Dummy Bottle Geoffrey Beene Grey Flannel Perfume Store Display. No actual cologne inside the bottle. Will be shipped empty with no fluid. Sold for decor...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Tasch Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Tasch Murano contemporary mouth blown vase in clear lightly smoked glass with beige and white opaque streaks. Part of the I Piccoli col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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