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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Delaunay Vase CS7 - Contemporary bold design by Noom in Copper and Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel, Copper

Hand Made Yellow and white small Memphis Style Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Shipping Note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options, please contact us directly. We are offering a small vase made in the Memphis Style. Its graphic fo...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Heart Vases Collection, love, 5 pieces, Handmade in Italy, Porcelain
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
A special collection of hand made italian luxury vases.  
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Venere V15, Man s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size S
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

Lynn Chase African Portraits "CHASE" Ceramic Footed Planter
Located in Rochester, NY
A fabulous footed planter by Lynn Chase, "Chase" from her African Portraits series. This planter has a square form with cut form corners giving it an octagonal profile. Each of the...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.2 Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: D 25 cm x W 25 cm x H 35 cm The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Set of 5 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Showtime 10' vase collection. Materials: Ceramic, gold Dimensions: Nº1: Ø19 x H 33 cm Nº2: Ø1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL5 by Noom with Burned Steel Accent
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 3 Contemporary decor glazed ceramic explorer vase collection. Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm Nº2:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 2 Moor Heads "Mars x 2", 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

Goddess E15, Woman s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size M, Bichrome
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

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Enamel

Abstract white and brown sonteware ceramic vase or pot free form by ATOI c. 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI ( Born in 1987 ) Large abstract free form white and brown stoneware ceramic vase or pot Unique handmade ceramic Signed by ATOI Circa 2010 Height 24 cm Large 35 cm Depth 3...
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2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in sapphire. Featured in sapphire colored glass and designed in 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Venini Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Multicolors, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, contemporary hand blown striped vases by Anders Rydstedt. A New York artist. Eight different color ways. Signed. We have two vases in stock. One is lots of red with a crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Murano, Italy. Large art glass vase with a slender neck in orange glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Large art glass vase with a slender neck in orange mouth-blown glass. 1960/70s. Label. Perfect condition. Dimensions: H 53.0 cm x D 12.0 cm.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Grey Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Art Glass

ISIDE I17, Man s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful Vase Size M
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 combine history and design. The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength. The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture. The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ercole Barovier for Barovier Toso, Murano Glass Primavera Vase, Italy 1980
Located in Catania, IT
Amazing, Vase in blown Murano glass BAROVIER & TOSO. Vase from the Primavera series. "Primavera" vase in Murano glass designed by Ercole Barovier and produced by Barovier & Toso in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Italian Hand Blown Ring Neck Bottles
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian hand blown ring neck bottles. Vintage pair Murano clear glass bottles with three bands at the neck, interior clouding from use....
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily Vase, Size L, Colorful, Choose Paint Colors E19
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

1980s Modernist Mel Pottery Vase Textured Abstract Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Modernist Mel Pottery Vase Textured Abstract Design Signed Mel 7 h x 5 diameter Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images.
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1980s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini vase in this canes twisted work, zanfirico technic that makes lattice patterns . This vase has a neck shape and is signed in bottom diamond point "Venini Italia" .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Iside I21, Man s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Golden, Size M
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

Materials

Enamel

Venini Testosterone Happy Pills Vase in Horizon Blue Yellow by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy pills in testosterone by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Testosterone D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

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

Materials

Art Glass

Goddess E15, Woman s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size S, Bichrome
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

Venere V15, Man s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size M
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

Supernova Vase, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size M
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The organically shaped bowls of different sizes and forms offer multiple opportunities of poetic harmony. The iridescent amber contains all the colors of the spectrum and fascinates ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Luxury Heart Vase "Gold Nugget". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. 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. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Glass Vase in Orange 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. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Luxury Vase #BLM Black Lives Matter". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. 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. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Acrylic

Pair of Italian Modern White Lacquered Fiberglas Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Modern white lacquered fiberglas planters, Each one a sleek circular drum with tapering pedestal 14.5 Inch diameter base, with numerous drain holes.     
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Fiberglass

Ghidini 1961 Tornado Vase in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Spiral of brass, a dizzying vortex of reflected light. A thousand liquid rings rise from a hypothetical sea, expand and crown themselves with fragrant flowers. It’s a highly evocativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Grey by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Base Brass Vase by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Base is a brass vase designed by Aldo Cibic with a modern sensibility reinterpreting the urn-like vase. The product is part of Table Joy Collection: an ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Set of Hand Blown Murano Moon Vases in Jet Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of 2 vases features a luxurious matte black exterior with polished beveled edges that mimic the texture of moon rocks, creating a striking visual and tactile exper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bitossi vase with matching teak bowl. Incredible glaze on the vase. Dimensions listed are for the vase. Sold as a decorative set (vase & bowl).
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1960s Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Teak

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Clear with a Hint of Rose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of this external sbruffi with hints of rose, a testament to the mastery of traditional glassblowing techniques. This captivating piece is m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Tommaso Barbi Modern Colored Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian glass vase by Tommaso Barbi Rome 1970 circa Original label Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrin...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern VASE 8034 LA
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20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Barrel Vase Grey XXL with a Side Cut
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of Italian architecture and the elegance of modern design, this Murano vase encapsulates a sophisticated charm. The light grey hue brings a sense of calm and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Opalino Glass Vase in Red and Milk-White by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method was first introduced in...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red/Opaque Pink by Fulvio Bianconi
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

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Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in red designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...
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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 Indigo 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

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. This drop-shaped vase, available in two sizes, is shown h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Murano/Venini, Italy. Large hand-blown ochre yellow art glass vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano/Venini, Italy. Large hand-blown ochre yellow art glass vase. Triple gourd-shaped. Ca. 1970. Perfect condition. Label. Dimensions: Height 47.0 cm x Diameter 12.0 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Brass by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Brass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Acquamarine 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 Tall Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Apple Green 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

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Lattimo by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes. Rhythm"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Large with Medium Vases Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
Large with medium Stella vases - Set of two The contemporary Czech glass Stella large and medium vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Nº 4 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic White Showtime Vase Collection by J. Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 4 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime White vase collection by Jaime Hayon Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Diam. 21 cm x H 48 cm The Showtime Vases are just as curren...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

"Black Undulating Vessel" by Felicity Aylieff, 1999
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful vase entitled "Black Undulating Vessel" by Felicity Aylieff. Originally purchased at the Crafts Council Gallery Shop in London, UK in 1999...
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1990s British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $998.

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