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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Window of My Eyes, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This collection has been designed to celebrate De Stijl’s 100th anniversary and inspired by Dutch icon Piet Mondrian, one of the best known of all modern artists. In his work Mondria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

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Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tall Contemporary Decorative Flower Sleeve, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower sleeve. An English, art glass and straw silk vase by Margaret Johnson. Beautiful colour with butterfly motif attracts the eye Displays a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Wonderful Aquamarine Venini Opalino Art Glass Signed Dated Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Venini Art Glass Aquamarine Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase: Venini 2008 H: 14 1/8", W: 6 3/8"
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Soft Vessel, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Japanese Modern LAAB Wake Vase Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Wake Vase A vase representing the concept of japanese Wabi-sabi, revealed the moment the piece is observed in its entirety. The sharp white lines and deep natural green harmonical...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rare Glazed Turquoise Ceramic Accolay Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare glazed turquoise ceramic Accolay pitcher.
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1950s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Rare Modernist Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Crystal Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Orrefors crystal vase made in Sweden during the 1980s in a Modernist style. The vase is clearly signed "Orrefors" on the bottom and displays a sculptural blue glass drop li...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Extra Large "Garden" Design Hand Carved Porcelain Art Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Extra large "Garden" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase. Slip cast from a pottery mold, the smooth pearlescent surface is the background for it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Moor Heads Vases "Galaxy with Gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay, Terracotta

Hand-Blown Murano Facet Vase Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing upon the profound elegance of Italian design, this black facet vase is a masterful creation of Murano artisans. Its deep, onyx black glass is meticulously hand-cut into geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses? Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as containe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Spectacular Art Glass Vase, flower vase, Massimo Lunardon, signed, Murano, Itlay
Located in Wien, AT
This spectacular glass object is from italian glass artist Massimo Lunardon. This original is of highest quality and in perfect condition. The vase is bulb-shaped with 5 outlets in...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: Ø19 x H 33 cm Nº2: Ø13 x H 34 cm Nº3: Ø27 x H 42 cm Nº4: Ø21 x H 48 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Opalino Glass Vase in Horizon 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

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

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Murano Glass

Stig Lindberg Ceramic, Stoneware, Vase / Vessel for Gustavsberg, Grazia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver paint in this Lindberg vase by Gustavsberg, Grazia model.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Large Mouth-Blown Murano Vase in Art Glass, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large mouth-blown Murano vase in art glass. Multicolored in a modern design. circa 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: H 36.5 x D 14.0 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Straw Yellow Red Thread by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Set Salta Rectangular Flower Vases, Alpaca Silver Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : 15,3 x 5,5 x 20 cm // 6" x 2,1" x 7,8" 16,5 x 24,8 cm // 6,5" x 9,8" 17,3 x 8 X 30 Cm//3.1" X 6.8" X 11.8" Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective in...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Black Onyx with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the refined Bullicante technique, this Murano vase showcases the pinnacle of Venetian glass artistry. This vase is meticulously handcrafted, featuring a stunning black c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
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1990s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Green Glass Vase
Located in Queens, NY
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Pair of Wood and Heavy Plastic Urns
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a modern pair of unique looking urns. The urns are made of a heavy plastic and have solid wood lids and bases. The urns inset into the wood bases. The lids are acorn shaped.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Plastic, Wood

Vintage, Crown Devon Ewer, Decorative Jug, 3322, Rouge, Gold, Pearlescent
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Crown Devon ewer. A decorative jug, #3322 in a rouge and gold finish with pearlescent inside and dating to the mid-20th century. ...
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20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Gomitolo Vase in Aqua Blue Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional Murano vase, a masterpiece of unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship, conceived and meticulously created by the most skilled glassblowers in Murano, Italy. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Vela in Onyx Black Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Behold the elegance of our extra tall Murano vase, a mesmerizing fusion of sleek design and masterful craftsmanship. This exquisite piece, with its serene onyx black hue, is a testam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Gemme Vase in Green Balloton Blown Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the expert hands of the blowers, glass turns into precious gemstones of various colours – green, grass green, purple, red, aquamarine, sapphire, tea and gray. Unique and sparkling...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Porcelain Vase by Kato Tsubasa
By Kato Tsubasa
Located in New York, NY
Pale blue celadon glazed porcelain vase by Kato Tsubusa (b. 1962) Incised with maker's mark, together with a signed wooden box, Japan, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Stoneware Vase by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen for SAXBO
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase by Eva Staehr-Nielsen, with octagonal mouth decorated with brownish glaze. Signed E.St.N. Manufactured and marked by Saxbo, Denmark.
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1950s European Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Salta Rectangular Large Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver Black Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver Cream Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Swirl Perfume Bottle 3/3 by James Carcass Glass Artist
Located in Székesfehérvár, HU
The swirling colour inside the bottle is created by dipping the molten glass on the end of the blowpipe into coloured chips of glass. The colorful glass is then stretched and rotated...
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2010s Hungarian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

"Nail" Heart Vases, 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, Porcelain, Wall decor, Luxury
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

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Gold Leaf

"Different" Luxury Vases Set of 4 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
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

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Gold Leaf

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size M, Colorful, Metallized Finishing E23
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Barovier Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vase blown in a filigran white spiral and light blue on the top in clear glass designed by Ercole Barovier, 1980s Barovier & Toso, Murano. Dimension: Height 34 cm (13-1/2 i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Barovier 
Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Barovier 
Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
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Seguso Murano Cranberry Glass Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with cranberry color variations. Vase measures 7.5" wide, 5.5" deep and 11.25" high. Label says Seguso Murano Made in Italy with possibly an inventory number.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Small Contemporary Decorative Vase, English, Straw Silk Art Glass, Flower Sleeve
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary decorative vase. An English, straw silk art glass flower sleeve by Margaret Johnson. Unusual and interesting technique matched with great colour Display...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Orange with Red Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca Black Onyx Stone Flower Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl centerpice
Located in Palermo, PA
Handcrafted Sicilian Ceramic Bowl in yellow. This exquisite handmade Sicilian ceramic bowl is a timeless symbol of prosperity, good fortune, and Mediterranean heritage. Crafted by s...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This exceptio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

21st Century Chamelea I White Ceramic Vase Vessel Designed Chiara Andreatti
Located in Milan, IT
Chamalea is a vase in ceramic with a mat finishing outside and enameled inside designed by Chiara Andreatti for Paola C., and it is part of the collection Coquille, a family composed...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Les Lawrence New Vision Mona Lisa Porcelain Decanter
By Les Lawrence
Located in Houston, TX
Les Lawrence mastered silk screening onto thin porcelain slabs which he used to produce an ongoing series of work, the "New Vision Series." Images on vessel to include Mona Lisa art,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Murano Glass Vintage “Murrine” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Murano glass “murrine” vase made by artisans in Italy. This hand blown piece of art features the “murrine” technique - colorful images made in glass cane that are revealed wh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Nadine Saylor s Hand Blown Glass Vase, Dash Three Dots
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderfully modern clear blown glass vase with boxed dash and three dots by Nadine Saylor (American, 20th Century), 2004. Signed and dated on bottom. Con...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Small Cambium Vase Matte Pink Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Located in New York, NY
Small Cambium Vase by Studio Loop Loop Matte Aluminium H 10" x Dia 3.5" The Cambium Vase series is one of the pieces designed for the Dye Dye My Darling collection — a series of ...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Cambium Green Large Vase Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Located in New York, NY
Large Cambium Vase by Studio Loop Loop Matte Aluminium H 18.5" x D 6.3" The Cambium Vase series is one of the pieces designed for the Dye Dye My Darling collection — a series of u...
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2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Nagel Inspired Etched Glass Original One of a Kind Modern Large Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
For any lover of Patrick Nagel, art or lover of collectible, modern glass, this is the perfect piece for you. We found this piece at an estate in Indian Wells, California that had on...
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1990s Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Grande
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking tribute to elemental form, the Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Grande is a masterwork of texture and luminosity. Its surface ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

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

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Murano Glass

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Golden Eye
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Clay, Terracotta

Venere V11, Woman s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Black/White
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

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

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Murano Glass

Modernist Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Streamlined Detailing and Platinum Glaze
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where ...
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Contemporary Art Glass Vase / Sculpture by Kit Karbler Michael David
By Michael David, Blake Street Glass, Kit Karbler
Located in San Diego, CA
Contemporary art glass vase / sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David of Blake Street Glass Studio, circa 1990s. This original design is achieved by their technique of layering, thr...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Frosted and Etched Cut Glass Leaf Vase/Bowl on Geometric Base by Robert Guenther
By Robert Guenther
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist vase was realized by the esteemed artisan Robert Guenter in the United States circa 1990. It features a tiered skyscraper style geometric base consisting of s...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

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