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Modern Vases

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ceramic Vase by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alesso Sarri Editions, Italy. Signed. Biography Nathalie du Pasquier (b. 1957, Bordeaux, France) worked as a designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase by Jacques Innocenti, France, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin, France, 1960s
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1960s French Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Handmade ceramic "King" pink vase inspired by Chess, made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess piece. The King features solid, angular planes that form a crown-like section. Han...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vasi Comunicanti 3 elements BLUE-GREEN in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42 Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Materials: steel, black patina, brass, wax. Lukasz Friedrich (born...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Steel

Large Amber Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Amber vase by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 12" materials: ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in sizes 10" and 8".
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Contemporary Design Hand Cut Crystal Vase from Reims, France
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning contemporary designed French hand cut crystal vase that varies with a simple design to extraordinary details of French art glass from the 1980s. Delightfully heavy, very g...
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20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Black Inside Out Vase by Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Geneve, CH
Black inside out vase by Karen Chekerdjian Dimensions: 8 x 24 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia Karen’s trajectory into designing was unsystematic, comprised of a combination of pr...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Tribe d16 Ceramic Vase by Arik Levy for Bitossi Ceramiche
Located in Milan, Italy
Tribe d16 vase designed by Arik Levy and produced by Bitossi. Hand-turned cylindrical ceramics in refractory white earth. Limited edition of 199 pieces. The Tribe collection, intr...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Duck Neck by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Duck neck by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 23 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish, please contact us. R...
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2010s French Modern Vases

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Bronze

Contemporary Glazed Stoneware Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary studio pottery modern design wheel thrown stoneware vase - red and white splash decorated over a tan base - signed on the base JN - circa 2000. Excellent condition - no...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Vases

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Ceramic

“Small Cloud”, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique steel bottle “Small Cloud” - Signed by Lukas Friedrich. Steel bottle “Small Cloud”. Measures: 37 x 6 H 21 cm. Finish: black patina on steel, wax. Limited edition of 3. Si...
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2010s European Modern Vases

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Steel

Monumental Ruby Red Murano Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase by Venini
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning hand-blown Italian Art glass vase was designed by acclaimed Italian designer Venini in Murano. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The extra-tall sculptural...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Italian modern Glass vase with round shape by Roberto Faccioli, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Glass vase with round shape by Roberto Faccioli, 1990s Round base vase in finely handcrafted glass. The structure tends to nar...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Daum France Crystal Bud Vase, Basket or Vide Poche, circa 1970
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Enhance your private interior with this extraordinary Daum Nancy France bud basket crystal vase, a striking example of artistic mastery. Crafted circa 1970, this rare and captivating...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Matte Black Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte Black vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 15 cm. Materials: Glazed terracotta. All pieces are made in terracotta from Montelupo...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Garrafa No. I Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrafa No. I vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: stoneware Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 18 cm Options: White Bone, Chocolate, Buttermilk, Charcoal Black, Glossy, Spotted Gray,...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Volume 5 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 5 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D 32 x H 48 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also available: different colors and patterns Establi...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Round Disk Tray Natural Brown Walnut Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Disk Tray African walnut large by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D43 x W43 x H9 cm Meterials: African walnut Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer w...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Walnut

Red Ceramic Tagliato Vase with Black Matte Exterior by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in New York City, NY
Red glazed "Tagliato" ceramic vase with black matte exterior by Bitossi, Italy, c. 1960s. Marked on the underside.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vasi Comunicanti 2 elements LIGHT PINK in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece. Vasi Comunicanti was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Palissandro Classic Trieste Vases by Andrea Bonini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Palissandro Classic Trieste Vases by Andrea Bonini Limited Edition Dimensions: Big Vase: Ø 10 x H 40 cm. Small Vase: Ø 10 x H 24 cm. Materials: Palissandro classic and natu...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Irena Vase / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of noble ceramics and, in its classic and fully functional form, is an artistic addition t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

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Clay

Italian Murano Glass Vase Membrane Model by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass vase designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by VeArt in 1985. With original label. Biography Italian glassmaker and master Murano craftsman Toni Zuccheri’s lifelong pas...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

In-stock, Kawa Vases 2/set White Ceramic Organic Vases, Porcelain, Sculptural
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In-Stock. Ships in 1-3 days. Pair of Kawa Vase 19 & 20 Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, all pieces in the Kawa Series are one-of-a-kind. 4" dia. x 11" h 6" di...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Italian Murano Glass Vase Molato Model by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Veart
Located in Milan, Italy
Submerged, satin and milled Murano glass designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Number 28 of 99 I Molati series. Made by VEART MADE IN ITALY Signature engraved at the tip VEART/Venezia 2...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Organic Shape, Plain Dark Brown Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Ombe Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 23 x D 7 x H 28 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials: Earthenware, cera...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

In-Stock, White Organic Ceramic Vase Cluster, Set of 5 Kawa Vases, Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In-Stock. Ships in 1-3 days. Organic white ceramic vases with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

VITA Vessel by Dust and Form
Located in Geneve, CH
Vita Vessel by Dust and Form Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x 23 H cm Materials: Plaster, finished in a Matte Charcoal glaze both inside and out. This vessel is watertight and functio...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Plaster

In-Stock, Sculptural Ceramic Vase, Kawa Vase 20, White Porcelain Asymmetric Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In-Stock, ships in 1-3 days. Kawa Vase 20 Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process eac...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

In-Stock, White Organic Ceramic Kawa Large Vessel 01, One-off, Porcelain Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1 unit in-stock, ready to ship. A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Tray 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large tray 1 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensions: Diameter 44 cm x he...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

In-Stock, Organic White Porcelain Vase, Kawa Vase Zigzag, Sculptural Ceramic Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase Zigzag Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind....
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

21st Century Fading Gradient Beige Ceramic Mumbai Vase Handcrafted, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
The Mumbai Vase is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and designed after a trip to India. The collection explores diffe...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware

Contemporary Pink and Green Resin Vase from the Fish Collection by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The “Flower” vase, designed by Gaetano Pesce as part of his celebrated Fish Collection, is a sculptural object crafted entirely in hand-poured resin, a signature technique of the des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Set of 3 White Ceramic Vases Dish, Luft Tanaka, Porcelain, Organic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A grouping of one-of-a-kind Kawa Series items that are handcrafted by Luft Tanaka Studio by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds. Sold as a set of 3 items: 2 vases and a catch...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Modernist Monumental Zig Zag Weed Vase
Located in Mobile, AL
A monumental weed vase by studio potter Clyde Burt. This is 20" tall by 5.5" diameter and is from the 1960's series "Zig Zag Lines". A related (smaller) ex...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Murano Blown Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A grand scale Murano blown glass vase in a vibrant blue embellished throughout with a Classic, silver leaf “macette”- spotting pattern.
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Leaf

Murano Blown Glass Vase
Murano Blown Glass Vase
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Contemporary Artist - NJ Rosetti - Vessel
By NJ Roseti
Located in Naples, FL
Handmade gorgeous marquetry by NJ Rosetti
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of 2 Small Pink Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 small pink vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" (in). Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed. Also available in...
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2010s Turkish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gorgeous Large Italian Art Glass Folded Vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning large Italian art glass folded vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass, circa 1980s. The piece has a wonderful matte glass finish with gorgeous reds, silvers an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Venini Opalino Large Black Black 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. Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase by Paolo Giordano for I+I Collection
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase designed by Paolo Giordano for I+I Collection. With original label. Biography The I+I collection is directed by Paolo Giordano, one of the co-founders of I+I in the ear...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Gio Ponti Style Minimalist Chromed Metal Multiple Cylinder Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This chromed metal vase exemplifies the balance between form and function, with its sleek modernist design and versatile use, aligning well with Gio Ponti’s iconic design philosophy....
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Geomorphic Vase by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Geomorphic vase by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 35 x D 15 x H 30 cm Materials: Cement- Sand- Water- Time. Each piece is handmade. Geomorphic Arc...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Vases

Materials

Cement

Jeremy Briddell Vessels
By Jeremy Briddell
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful ceramic vessels by Jeremy Briddell. Jeremy Briddell grew up in St. Louis Missouri but has lived in Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Omaha Nebraska and for the last 17 years Arizona. He did his undergraduate study at The Kansas City Art Institute with Victor Babu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Jeremy Briddell Vessels
Jeremy Briddell Vessels
$1,960 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vase Art. "6000", Design Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi Production, Italy 1991
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: "Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica" Umberto Allemandi & C. edizioni. Signed and numbered vase. Limited edition of 99 pieces.
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marga VI Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz
Located in Geneve, CH
Marga VI Vessel by Raquel Vidal and Pedro Paz Exclusive for Galerie Philia Dimensions: Ø 23,5 x H 22 cm. Materials: Ceramic. All our pieces are handmade in our own workshop located in Valencia. Please contact us. Based in Spain, Canoa Lab...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 9 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 9 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Volume 4 Vase by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Volume 4 vase by Milan Pekar Dimensions: D 19 x H 52 cm Materials: Glaze, Porcelain Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also Available: different colors ...
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2010s Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Sculpture Rupestre 02 by Gino Marotta for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic Sculpture designed by Gino Marotta for Superego Editions. Signed. Prototype. Biography Gino Marotta (Campobasso, 1935 – Rome, 2012) was an italian painter and sculptor. Afte...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Green and White Ceramic Vide Poche, Kawa Series, Porcelain, Catchall Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series - Dark Green Vide Poche Organic white ceramic catchall tray with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and dark green glazed interior. 8.5" dia. x 3.5" h One-of-a-k...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Vase with Stylized Tree Design
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish ash glazed studio pottery vase decorated with a stylized tree pattern by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Small Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Dimensi...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Kawa Vases, Set of 4, White Sculptural Ceramic Vase, porcelain, organic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A grouping of one-of-a-kind Kawa Series vases that are handcrafted by Luft Tanaka Studio by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds. Sold as a set of 4 items. As a result of the...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

1980s Modern Red and Black Murano Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Vintage 1980s Modern Red and Black Murano Glass Vase (Attributed to Carlo Moretti) This striking piece is a sophisticated example of 1980s Italian art glass, with a bold, graphic aes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Three Leg Ceramic Vase by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Three leg ceramic vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Materials: Ceramic. Dimensions: L 31 x W 14 x H 39 cm In search of new-old design messages, Victoria Yakusha conducted a st...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Atom Vase by Ia Kutateladze
Located in Geneve, CH
Atom Vase by Ia Kutateladze One Of A Kind Dimensions: W 10 x H 21 cm. Materials: Black clay. Handbuilt from black clay. Each piece is one of a kind, due to ...
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2010s German Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Hand Blown Murano Poker Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Transform your living space into a realm of sophistication with this outstanding Murano, a testament to luxury and high-end craftsmanship. Its pitch-black surface emanates an aura of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Nourot Glass Studio Signed David Lindsay 1989 Blue Green Art Glass Vase
By Nourot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine California art glass vase. By David Lindsay for the Nourot Glass Studio. In pink, green, blue, and white tones. Dated 1988. Simply a terrific...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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