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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase White
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass vase possible Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass vase possible Flavio Poli for Seguso. Good condition. Thanks
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Gambone style ceramic/pottery vase/vessel, retailed by Rena Rosenthal "Lamp base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rena Rosenthal had a very expensive/ exclusive retail store in Madison, NY in Mid century . She imported many ceramics for many countries in Europe, to mention some, Italy, UK, Aust...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Large I Cinesi Vase in Orange by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
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 p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple techniques involved and glass in tones of orange black and yellow colors melting in an ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Small Vase Amethyst
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo small vase, 6 petals, Murano glass, various colors Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Straw and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in straw and yellow colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as contai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Danish Holmegaard Glass Vase by Michael Bang
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
A beautiful vase designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard in Denmark. A timeless stylish piece. I have a similar bowl for sale
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Blue Swirl Triple Gourd Art Glass Vase - Circa 1990 s
Located in Chatham, ON
Contemporary blue swirl art glass vase - featuring a slender, triple gourd shape - polished base - unsigned - circa 1990's. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no re...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

SAMPLE White Organic Ceramic Kawa Vase 23, porcelain, tactile, sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SAMPLE/ SECOND QUALITY ITEM *This item is discounted because it has a small black dot on the side from the kiln firing. See 3rd image. Organic and sculptural leather-cast porcelain ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Impressive Fredrik Nielsen Unique Large Glass Bowl, 2003
Located in Bochum, NRW
Impressive Fredrik Nielsen Large Glass Bowl, Unique, Sweden 2003 Large bowl resting on an applied round clear glass foot, ribbed all around, stretching to the base to fit to the foot...
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Early 2000s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

White China Porcelain Vase by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing china porcelain studio art vase made in Germany, by Jan van der Vaart for Rosenthal, circa 1980s. Vase is in very good condition with no chi...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily Vase, Size S, 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

Materials

Enamel

Handblown Art Glass Vase by David Goldhagen
By David Goldhagen
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Art Glass Vase by David Goldhagen (b. 1959). Goldhagen is an award-winning studio artist based in North Carolina and a graduate of Tulane University, where he trained un...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Vase by Murano Oggetti, signed R. Pell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful art glass vase, Murano Italy by Oggetti signed by R. Bell. The hand blown vase with abstract decoration in blue, green, red, whit and black, Ricardas Peleckas was an art...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Handmade Spikes Tall White Ceramic Vase IV
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful tall white ceramic vase with spikes, perfect for showcasing your cherished blooms. Providing a unique perspective from every angle, this handmade pottery vase blurs the lin...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Salta Large Round Tray Alpaca Silver Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta Medium Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather. Also with leather: Salta Small Round Tray Salta Medium Round Tray Salta Tray Bar Salta champagne Bucket Salta Ice bucket Salta I...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Large stoneware ceramic grey and white moon vase by B Audureau unique piece
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoit Audureau Large stoneware ceramic moon vase White and grey ceramic glazes colors Unique handmade piece Signed Circa 2020 Height 35 cm Lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Artistic Murano Glass Vase - Brina
Located in Murano, VE
The Brina vase collection is a sublime testament to the centuries-old tradition of Murano glassmaking, meticulously handcrafted by the master artisans of Wave Murano Glass. Each piec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Rabbit Black Green Vase by Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian modern Glass vase with oval shape by Roberto Faccioli, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Glass vase with oval shape by Roberto Faccioli, 1990s Vase with oval base in finely handcrafted glass. The structure has thin ...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes a contemporary allure, merging geometric precision with the organic inspiration of a raindrop. Crafted by master glassmakers, this piece showcases a striking ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1980s Modern Hand-Blown Green and Gray Murano Glass Vase by Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase by Venini, crafted in the 1980s, is a refined example of modern Italian glass artistry. Its bold flared rim and clean, fluid form are enhan...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cistus Round Black Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Cistus collection, this vase was completely handcrafted and is characterized by a round body of transparent crystal adorned with seven flowers positioned around the top a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Decorative Bowl Sculpture Solid Imperial Grey Marble Centerpiece Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble. Bowl dimensions: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Also available: Large L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pink Gold Terracotta Vase, Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unique work of art is sure to make a statement in an eclectic or modern décor, where it will be an ideal vessel to display floral compositions or as a statement sculpture. Its d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Gold Leaf

20th Century Abstract Two-Necked Glass Vase, Signed, Germany, circa 1980
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Unusual late 20th century glass vase hand crafted by german glass artist Vera Walther. An absolute extraordinary two-necked glass vase artfully handcrafted out of beautiful glass bot...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Asian Inspired Gourd Shaped Pottery Vase with Female Figures Design 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Gourd shaped Asian inspired ceramic vase from the 1990s. Designed with one female figure on either side of the vessel. One lady holding a flower and the other playing a flute (?). ...
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1990s Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Lalique, Limited Edition Black Crystal "Dixie" Vase, France 1990s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb limited edition black crystal "Dixie" vase. Signed Lalique France and numbered 451 out of 999. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 21 x 21.5 Secure shipping.
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1990s French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vase by Kosta Boda, Sweden, Glass, Pink, Black and Yellow Colors, C 1990, Face
Located in New York, NY
Decorative large vase by Kosta Boda, Sweden, circa 1990. The vase is hand painted.
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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

Materials

Crystal

Vase Vessel Sculpture White Statuary Marble Abstract Shape Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Italian Glass Vase by Paola Navone/Sottsass Associati for Egizia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glass vase designed by Paola Navone, manufactured by Sottsass Associati for Egizia. Made in 1998. The vase decoration is done...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Kawa Vase 19 20, Pair of White Ceramic Organic Vases, Porcelain, Sculptural
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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" dia. x 14"h Kawa Series by Luft...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Fifi Murano Glass Vase - Authentic Handmade Elegance
Located in Murano, VE
The exquisite Fifi Murano Glass Vase - a true work of art, handcrafted by skilled artisans at Wave Murano Glass. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship, each vase is carefully handm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

La Finca Vase by Oikos Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
La Finca Vase by Oikos Estudio Handmade Dimensions: D 13 x H 32 cm (Dimensions may vary). Materials: High-fired stoneware, wild pigments. Each piece is unique and might show slight ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

black and red abstract ceramic vase by ATOI 21th century design pottery 19 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large black and red stoneware ceramic pottery vase Unique handmade ceramic signed under the base circa 2010 height 19 cm Large 19 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Medium Vase in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
A vase that’s an homage to design and to marble itself, the Marquinia veins look skyward, toward the crater defined by round shapes and sinuous profiles, toward the reinterpretation ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

1980s Modernist Hand-Painted Ceramic Jug Vase by M Carbone per Ceramica Castelli
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare polychrome jug vase hand-crafted and painted by M.Carbone for Ceramica Castelli, the name of decor is Dripping, it's signed on the bottom. This Jug by Maurizio Carbone it's a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A 1970s Modernist Ceramic Italian Vase by Bertoncello
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an iconic brown and beige ceramic vases designed and manufactured in Italy by Bertoncello in the Seventies, it embodies the design characteristics of the period, showcasing a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large brown stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Dominique Garet - La Borne Large sculptural stoneware ceramic vase brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Realised in pre-order in 2024 Height...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase with Organic Viridian Green Sculptural Striations
Located in New York, NY
This striking hand-blown Murano glass vase features organic sculptural striations in a vibrant viridian green, showcasing the artistry and tradition of Venetian glassmaking. The vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Handmade "chess-inspired" ceramic vase, Italy, "BlackBishop" by Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The “Bishop Vase" from the "Kish o Mat" collection, designed by the artist Sara Khamisi is inspired by chess characters. Each ceramic in this collection tells a unique story.  The "Bishop vase" features a cylindrical body composed of two slightly offset halves, elegantly referencing the distinctive diagonal movements of the bishop piece on the chessboard. Handcrafted in Milan from slipcast ceramic, the vase has a smooth, matte black finish that enhances its sleek, contemporary aesthetic. Thanks to its handmade nature, each vase has slight imperfections, adding to its charm and authenticity. Its clean and simple design makes it suitable for a variety of interior styles. It can be displayed alone or arranged with other elements from the collection to create elegant and sculptural compositions. Drawing on her Persian heritage, the artist named the collection "Kish o Mat," the Persian term that inspired the word "Checkmate." This collection represents a modern interpretation of historic forms. Order yours today and enhance your collection of decor...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tondo Doni Clear Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a limited edition, this crystal vase is shaped like the iconic Tondo Doni Metropolis vase, inspired by Expressionism and available also in green and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Luigi Carron for Alcyone Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Italy 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Luigi Carron designed this stunning Mid-Century Modern ceramic vase for Alcyone of Marostica, Italy, circa 1950. The chunky amphora shape has painted geometric and stylized animal de...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Large 21th century design white and brown stonewware ceramic vase by ATOI 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large white and brown stoneware ceramic vase signed by ATOI Realised circa 2010 Signed original perfect condition height 25 cm Large 18 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White Lilac Marble Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Crafted from a natural marble, this vase will be sure to win your heart. It can be used to hold your wine bottle, blooms, kitchen utensils and so much more. Place it in amongst your ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

1980s Modernist Red and White Tall Murano Glass Bottle Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare red and white murano glass bottle vase designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties, it's in perfect conditions. This Vase by C...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 2 Baccarat Geometric Vases Violet Clear Crystal Glass, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions by Thomas Bastide, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The geometric cuts and vibrant amethyst ...
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1990s French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Round Vase by Eva Stæhr Nielsen for Saxbo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A footed aquamarine hares fur glaze vase by Eva Stæhr Nielsen for Saxbo. Stamped with the Saxbo yin-yang symbol, model number 11, and “SAXBO DANMARK”. The yin-yang symbol was used in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Archimede Seguso, Gold Spiral Vase, Circa 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent sculptural vase by Archimede Seguso, showcasing the virtuosity of Murano glass artistry. This elegant form is animated by a dynamic spiral of soaring gold flecks embedd...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

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Gold

Modernist Silver-Plated Sculptural Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking modernist vase features a sleek, asymmetrical design with smooth, reflective silver-plated surfaces. Its curved, organic form captures and distorts surrounding light an...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

New Modern Vase in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase Sin White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, Black Marquinia, White Onyx marble and in the L version. Armonia Collection: Inspired b...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase Small, Red and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Ash vase in red clay with white speckled base, copper green glaze interior. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed cera...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

white and red stoneware ceramic pottery vase by ATOI circa 2010 21th century
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (born in 1987) Large abstract white and red stoneware ceramic vase unique handmade piece signed under the base Height 23 cm Large 18 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Bowl Centerpiece Vessel Sculpture Brown Emperador Marble Handmade
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Brown Emperador Marble. Bowl dimensions: Big L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Also available: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

In-Stock, White Organic Vase, Kawa Vase 19, sculptural ceramic abstract
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 19 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 1 unit in stock. Ships in 5-7 days. Kawa Seri...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vases 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 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 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, 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 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 $993.

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