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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Green Kulva Vase by Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Atlanta, GA
Let your fingers hold a world in your hands. See some small, sophisticated Swedish vases in globe form by Ewald Dahlskog. These earthly vessels transport the viewer elsewhere with ea...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Wide Abstract Murano Sommerso Vase with Aventurina
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina....
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ogiva Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Ogiva Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in orange, ivory with a streak of red. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Stroll...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Sapphire 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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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Fuochi Boreali Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Giorgio Vigna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Explosions of colour casting thousands of different hues, in glass like in nature. Flowers, with their countless shapes and long stems, inspired Giorgio Vigna...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Porcelain Vase, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Porcelain vase decorated with woman and flowers, 1980s. Measures: 21 x 8 cm. In ve...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Unique Angled Art Glass Vase by Stephen Schlasner
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique angled art glass vase by Stephen Schlasner, circa 1996. This vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 10"W x 3.125"D x 10.5"H. Looks much ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Tall Battuto Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning hand-blown Murano Battuto Vase in Amber is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Murano glassblowers. The vase features an intricate, pebble-like surfac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Palpito Glass Vase in Clear with Bronze Flakes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palpito glass bowl and vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, feature a crystal body with metal decoration. Limited edition of 49 art pieces (per version). Indoor use only. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo 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

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Glass

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Mint Green Blown Glass by Michela Cattai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qassimi Limited Edition Is-Dher Vases
By BD Barcelona Design, Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qassimi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Is-Dher vases design by Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qassimi. 24-carat gold-plated enameled ceramic vase, platinum and a beige engobe. Limited edition of eight units and two art...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Azure Blue Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite taper-shaped Murano vase, a rare and luxurious masterpiece designed for the most discerning clients. Handcrafted by the world-renowned artisans of Murano, Italy, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Riflessi Large Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Endless shades of lagoon water enliven, like strokes of paint, the glass surface in all its forms. These unique creations, blown and crafted free-hand with the skilful Canne techniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Paladini Limited Edition Vase in Multicolor by Emmanuel Babled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Eternal and motionless, frozen in a proud and wise pose, they turn into glass in the hands of the master glassblowers. They are the paladins of the ancient art of glassblowing. Thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vase Potiche Jar Lid Decorated Ornament Decorative Majolica Total White Vessel
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid potiche vase is handmade and hand-painted in Italy, following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we obs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Majolica

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Dark Brown
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Goccia vase is a stunning example of modern glass artistry, characterized by its sleek, geometric design and the intricate play of light and color within its structure. Each vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Ceramic Floor Vase, by Grimstrup, Signed E.J, 1937 – Abstract Cubist Design
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Unique Floor Vase from Grimstrup Ceramics, Signed "E.J 1937" Height: 58 cm (22.8 inches).Diameter top / bottom : 33 / 19 cm. This exceptional and rare ceramic floor vase is cr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red/Apple Green Inside 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

Materials

Glass

French Modern Crackle Glaze Jaguar Motif Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Crackle Glaze Jaguar Motif Vase, With all over crackle glaze, the upper part with a continuous ring of walking jaguars.
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20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Collection of Ceramic Jugs or Vases
Located in København, Copenhagen
Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist. Collection of ceramic jugs or vases, beautiful cracked glaze in red and green shades. Germany, 1940s-1950s. Largest measures 18 cm. x 9 cm. In...
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1940s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Set of 2 Small Jade Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small jade vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" (in). Materials: ceramic. Technique: hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in 6".
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White 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 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

"Leg Up" Handmade Terra Cotta Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade by Naomi S. Clark Materials: Terracotta Dimensions: H 3.5" x W 9.5" x D 5.5" Edition: Unique Naomi Clark is a painter and textile artist currently residing in Norwalk, CT....
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta, Clay

Ghidini 1961 Nowhere Bullet Vase in Brass by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Based on a tale of two wild girls traveling across the US, the Nowhere bullet vase feature iconic Studio Job engravings and a typical oversized form giving...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Incise Glass Bottle in Prune by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Moritz Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Murano Glass Italian Design Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Moritz Lino Sabattini Italy, 1990 Silver Plated and Murano Base Signed Sabattini
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1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Sigmoid Shaped Glass Vessel by Monica Bratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
An sigmoid shaped bowl of sapphire blue glass, by Monica Bratt for Holmgaard Glass. Textured finish to the glass from the making process. One small imperfection on the underside, o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line, Art Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio Line. Art glass vase decorated with flowers and swans, 1980s. Measures: 27.5 x 20 cm. In...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Standard I Cinesi Vase in White by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that plays with the light and changes thickness, consistency and chromatic effect. Two-colored objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

1978 Travertine Marble Vase By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
1978 marked the second anniversary of the New York City nightclub Studio 54, where art and culture converged to inspire a new era of design and architecture. Crafted from raw marble,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Hand Blown Murano Cloudy Vase in Grey with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the serene elegance of this Murano glass artistry. The vase's delicate grey gradient is reminiscent of the tranquil beauty of a Venetian lagoon under a cloudy sky. The int...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 Nowhere Bullet Vase in Copper-Plated Brass by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Based on a tale of two wild girls traveling across the US, the Nowhere bullet vase feature iconic Studio Job engravings and a typical oversized form giving...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Pair KPM Porcelain Vases "Ribbon" Germany circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of KPM covered vases in the “Ribbon” pattern from Berlin, Germany circa 1960. Each vase retains its original lid cover.
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1960s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Glazed Ceramic Vase vy Pieter Groeneveldt, The Netherlands, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Pieter Groeneveldt, The Netherlands, c. 1960 Cream, pink, and cerulean green glazed ceramic vase by Dutch ceramicist Pieter Groeneveldt. - Materials: Gla...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

fferrone Pair of Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Glass Clear Modern Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Large and medium vases - set of two. The set of two contemporary Czech clear glass large with medium Rossi large vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the modern and mini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Glass Vase "Blue Galaxy Art", B. Vallien for Orrefors
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bertil Vallien, born in 1938, designed this beautiful glass vase 'Blue Galaxy Art' for Orrefors Kosta Boda. Signed at the bottom 'B. Vallien, Kosta no. 48016'. Sweden, c. 1980.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Onyx Black and Dark Amber Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a captivating hand-blown Murano glass vase, an exquisite embodiment of Venetian artistry and elegance. This stunning vase features a unique marbled design with rich, deep...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Deco Sabbiato Glass Vase in Horizonte by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historical vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opal glass with round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed with a sandblasted coat. Dimensions available: Ø23 x H24,5cm Kg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Philip Cornelius Pottery / Ceramic Lidded Jar, Decorated and Signed
By Philip Cornelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice decorated jar by the well known California potter Philip Cornelius. signed 3 lines in bottom Cornelius.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Set of Two Charles Andre Spalted Elm Studio Vases, Signed and Dated 2000
Located in Morristown, NJ
Charles Andre (American, b. mid‑20th c.) two spalted wood vases. Both are turned from elm, showcasing beautiful spalting details that trace through the forms, enhanced by a smooth, p...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Elm

Rich Blue Murano Vase with Gold Flakes Inside of Glass
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Rich Blue Murano Vase with Gold Flakes Inside of Glass Add a touch of elegance and artistry to your home decor with our exquisite Murano blue vase. Hand made using the traditional ca...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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Murano Glass

Victoria Littlejohn Studio Pottery Organic Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this stoneware vase by California potter, Victoria Littlejohn. It features a naturalistic, organic form with a squat profile, surface with vertical ridges, ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Gary DiPasquale Tall Knobbed Vase in Grey Textured Exterior Interio
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Tall Knobbed Vase in Grey and White Textured Exterior and White Interior
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20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase External Sbruffi in Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting this excellent Sbruffi vase, a masterpiece that truly mirrors the splendor of Murano glass artistry. This piece, with its intricate swirls and delicate transparency, encap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Sabbiato Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Grey 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 Black 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

Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo 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

Pair of Gulvase Vases by Otto Brauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large cobalt "Gulvase" apothocary vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Orange 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

Milleriquadri Carlo Moretti Contemporary Murano Clear Glass Hand Etched Vase
Located in New York, NY
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed hand cut irregular chequered opaque squares designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

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