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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Limited Edition Vase O by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase O by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 12. ...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Pair Of Contemporary Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Baluster Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching hues with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Wonderful Pair Mid Century Modern Murano Art Glass Clear Black Italian Bud Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Mid Century Modern Murano Style Art Glass With Clear & Black Blown Italian Tall Bud Vases
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Laura Andreson ceramic/pottery vase / vessel signed , dated 53.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice olive satin green pottery vase by the well known potter Laura Andreson signed and dated 53 in bottom .
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1950s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Katerina Evangelidou Greek Stoneware Hand Built Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A hand-built squat studio pottery vase of slight tapering rhombic form in matte pink glazes by Katerina Evangelidou (Greek, c.1960). The four sided vase has two erupting vertical sea...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Murano Glass Vases by Lino Tagliapietra Angelin, Effetre, Italy, 1986
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of beautiful and rare Italian glass vases from the 'Istria series' by Lino Tagliapietra and Marina Angelin for Effetre International, Murano, 1986. The vases are made of hand...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in White Michelangelo, Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Orange Green
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Clear orange, matt dusty green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Honey
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

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Green Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: green and gold. Material: RE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Venini Opalino Large White Milk White Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Unique Clay and Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 29 x W 28 x H 7 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

Materials

Clay

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers. Signed and dated by Ayers on the base. Ayers ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Tondo Doni Rhapsody Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
In music, Rhapsody is a free and varied composition. It is presented as a set of melodies, different among them for rhythm and harmony that it gives to the composition extemporized tones where its coherence it is expressed only in the general context. Tondo Doni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Cistus Red Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A superb example of exquisite craftsmanship, this vase was entirely handmade and is a work of art that can be displayed anywhere in a classic or modern home. It comprises a delicatel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

"Rumba" Vase in Sage Green Crystal from "Marquis" by Waterford, Ireland
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful E Waterford marquis green crystal vase, in the Rumba pattern. Nearly 10" tall and almost 5 lbs Beautiful green inside and clear bottom. Top-q...
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1990s Irish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Murano "Facce" Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor Murano art glass vase hand blown to form abstract faces / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 15.5 inche...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Vase in Nero and White Marbles, Creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black marquinia and white michelangelo marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Cibic. M...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Modern Large White Cased Blown Glass 30" Floor Vase Vessel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Large White Cased Blown Glass 30" Floor Vase Vessel. Believed to be late 20th Century. Measurements: 30.5" H x 15" Diameter.
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Glyn Colledge Langley Pottery Soraya Pattern Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Langley Pottery stoneware twin handled vase decorated in the Soraya pattern by Glyn Colledge (British, 1922-2000) and dating from the 1970’s. T...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Handmade Ceramic Spikes White Decorative Flower Vase III
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful decorative flower vase, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade ceramic vase blurs the line between fun...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Large Pot in Black Marquinia Marble by Ivan Colominas, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses. Size: 12.6 x 19 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis L, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available als...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

21st Century Karim Rashid Small Bowl Murano Glass Emerald Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle small 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 f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Steel Grey
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

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vase in White Michelangelo Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The thought flies to New York, to the unusually curved volume of the quintessential container of contemporary art. The revolutionary Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s sublime w...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Atelier Le Belier, Vallauris, France. Unique ceramic vase in polychrome glaze. Approximately from 1970. In perfect condition. Signed. Dimensions: H 26.5 cm x D 10.0 cm.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Convertendo Vase by Enrico Z
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite example of refined craftsmanship, this vase is made of titanium and copper with a polished finish that adds a luminous and elegant allure to this unique piece of decor. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in red designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for any room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Heart Design Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, Porcelain, 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. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Ceramic Blue Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Modern periwinkle blue Japanese vases with octagonal base, pinched waist, and clover like design at neck/top. Marked underneath/bot...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish The Friars Aylesford Pottery studio pottery vase decorated in red glazes dating from the 20th century. The Aylesford pottery was founded in 1954 by David Leach who taught...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Set of Three Ceramic Vases White and Grey by Lukas Richarz Signed French Design
By Lukas Richarz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lukas Richarz Set of three small ceramic vases Original white and grey ceramic colors, 21st century interior design Original perfect conditio...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Indigo by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Vintage Set Two Vases Art Pottery Woven Cane
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern set of two Pottery Jars or Vases with cane in the upper section. Beautiful condition. Preowned vintage condition. One is a bit larger. 9 tall x 8 diameter And smaller vase is ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Cane

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Ash Glazed Vase with Seeding Grasses
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish ash glazed stoneware studio pottery vase decorated with seeding grasses by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The heavily ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Murano Multicolor Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with an elegant gradient of dark blue color to transparent and multicolored decorations / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set/5 Ceramic Vases, White Cream, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displaye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Jardiniere Stand, English, Beech, Side Table, Cotswold School Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary jardiniere stand. An English, beech side table in Cotswold School taste. Beautifully presented stand with fascinating curvature Displays a desirable contempo...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Beech

Chris Barnes Morvern Studio Pottery Deer Birds Painted Lidded Jar
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery lidded jar decorated with deer and birds in an abstract landscape made at Morvern Pottery in Cumbria by Chris Barnes (British, b.1959) dating from aroun...
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Early 2000s English Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Hand Blown Murano Teardrop Vase in Lagoon Blue Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano vase embodies the pinnacle of Italian glassmaking artistry. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this luxurious piece showcases the unparalleled skill and tradition pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

"Gold" Heart Design Vases 3 Pieces, handmade in Italy, Porcelain, 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. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

New Modern Flower Vase in Blue Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Flower Vase in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Karen Chekerdjian, made in Italy Also available with Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles This is `part of the Inside Out Collecti...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Echo Hand Built Sculptural Multi-ring Ceramic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution. Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Simon Moore English Hand Blown Blue Art Glass Vase Dated 1989
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dated 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since graduation in 19...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Murano Art Glass Curving Aqua and Golden Yellow Vetro Sommerso Vase
Located in Tustin, CA
Very striking, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, mid-century Murano art glass sommerso vetro curving vase in vibrant shades of aqua blue color with rich golden yellow center. The ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Gemme Short Glass Vase in Violet by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in violet designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

FOURTEEN CRYSTAL PIECES "SAINT-LOUIS" 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
FOURTEEN CRYSTAL PIECES "SAINT-LOUIS" 20th Century French , in molded and cut crystal. Decoration engraved in gold, with plant motifs, consisting of 1 fruit bowl, 2 bottles with lids...
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Handmade Vase - Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
The Marea collection is a fascinating series of vases, each a testament to the artistry of Roberto Beltrami and his skilled team of glassblowers. Meticulously handcrafted on the famo...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

German White Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain

Creative Murano Glass Vase - Sedani
Located in Murano, VE
The Sedani collection is a masterful showcase of sculptural art, with each vase made entirely by hand in our furnace on the island of Murano. These unique pieces are created by a me...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Modern Brutalist Matte Black Ceramic Molecule Vase with Textured Round Accents
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elevate your interior with this striking black ceramic spiked vase, a bold statement piece blending modern design with artisanal craftsmanship. The vase stands tall with a sleek cyli...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Iridescent Blue Bottle Shaped Art Glass Vase with Peacock Feather Trailing
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tall and stylish iridescent blue bottle shaped art glass vase with trailed peacock designs dating from the 20th century. The hand-blown vase is of tall slender shape and is beautiful...
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20th Century British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus 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 uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

Large Stoneware Ceramic Cachepots or Jardiniere from La Borne, circa 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne, circa 1950. Attributed to François Guillaume after the second war. Elegant stoneware ceramic cachepots with beautiful cut decoration...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Tondo Doni Sioux Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant homage to the iconic aesthetic distinctive of the Native American culture, this vase is crafted of transparent crystal using traditional Italia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Dish Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
The perfect addition to your modern dining experience, Oculus, a minimalist plate with a modern twist. Made from Murano Glass and and available in a range of colors, this plate boasts a rounded, elegant shape that is truly unique. The secret behind the one-of-a-kind shape is the delicate work of our skilled artisan glassblowers. If you're looking to elevate your dining game, look no further than Oculus. Not only is it a statement piece, but it also serves as a functional addition to your table...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Battuti Blue Glass Vase by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuti glass vase in crystal aquamarine by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana and Tobia Scarpa. Numbered edition for year. Color: Crystal Aquamarine Technique: Beaten Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

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