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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Venetian Murano Art Glass Fun Fantasy Colorful 12" Bottle Neck Vase With Frog
Located in Tustin, CA
Very artistic, whimsical, and colorful, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, multi-colored bottle neck vase with bulbous bottom features a golden yellow, white bellied art glass frog ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

European Studio Ceramicist, Unique Vase in Black Glaze, Approximately 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
European studio ceramicist. Unique vase in black glaze. Approximately 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: length 22.0 x depth 5.0 height 15.5 cm.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Black 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

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

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Sapphire 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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vase Vessel Decoration Sculpture White Statuary Marble Geometric Hand-carved
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 their...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Shino Glazed Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Shino Glazed Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art H...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

"Love Stings" Heart Design Vases 3 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, Wall, Porcelain
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large blue stoneware ceramic vase sculpture by Dominique Garet La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Dominique Garet - La Borne Large sculptural stoneware ceramic vase Blue and brown stoneware ceramic glazes colors Original perfect condition signed Realised in pre-order in 202...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Organic White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 02, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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-a-kind. A multitude of small leather panels are sewn together to create the leather mold for the Kawa Series...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Bill Haskell Signed Carved Wood Turned Olive Wood Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work with elegant shape by California master woodturner artist Bill Haskell. The piece is signed and noted "Olive" on the base. Would be...
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20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Horizon 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

Materials

Murano Glass

White Ceramic Porcelain Kawa Flower Vase 12 by Luft Tanaka, Organic Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall and expressive porcelain flower vase with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Large Modernist Fluted White Bisque Vase by Hutschenreuther, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This lovely fluted-shaped vase from Hutschenreuther brings a touch of elegant sophistication to any household. Ideal placed by the window or on any end table.
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vessel will be sure to win your he...
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2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine

Ceramic Vase "NADIRA" White Glazed with Bronze Top by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
NADIRA - Ceramic vase white glazed with handcrafted bronze top code VS012 measures: Height 110.0 cm. - diameter 60.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Thea3, Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold and Black by Gabriella B
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase THEA3 handcrafted in 24-karat gold combined with black enamel. cod. TT003 measures: height 83.0 - diameter 13.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Horst Kerstan West German Studio Pottery Tenmoku Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Horst Kerstan (German, 1941-2005) was a leading ceramicist in West Germany in the latter part of the Twentieth Century. Inspired by Chinese ceramic traditions he brought a rigour to ...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Vase "Bob" White Matte Glazed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB white matte glazed cod. CP044 Measures: H. 172.0 cm. - D. 40.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Art Glass Large Vase for Kosta Boda by Ulrica Hydman Valliens
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant designer Art Glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Valliens for Kosta Boda. Open Minds is the vases name as it was blown in different sizes, this example being a t...
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1990s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

New Modern Side Table in Travertine and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table in Travertine Navona and Walnut wood. Size: 38×50 cm. - 14,9×19,6 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Side Table in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish des...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Travertine

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

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Contemporary Wrinkle Black Glass Vase by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique Piece. Hand blown glass vase made in forms of soft clay that are shaped by hand just before blowing the glass into the form. The process makes all pieces unique and gives them...
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2010s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin Terrazo by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...
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2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Pair Of Contemporary Decorative Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Posy Sleeve
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary decorative flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk posy sleeve by Margaret Johnson. Striking colour with a fascinating textured finish Dis...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Eric Lindgren set of 2 light blue and yellow glass vases design 1996 unique
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eric Lindgren Realised in 1996 Set of two glass vases Unique handmade pieces Signed Original perfect condition Number one height 27 cm Large 11 cm Number two Height 20 cm Larg...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Marie-Claude Lalique Eroica Frosted Oblong Crystal Vase
Located in Toledo, OH
Lalique Eroica transparent and satin finished crystal slender body of a woman holding the flame of triumphant Liberty sculpted on the surface of an oblong vase. Very nice condition w...
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1980s European Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Turned Wood Pine Vase Sinfonia Up Natural Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
This pine wood vase is designed by the Italian studio Sovrappensiero and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The vase has a glass inser...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Vase Purple Crystal Hand Engraved by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of vase by Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy). This object is an artistic and one-of-a-kind vase. In fact, the craftsmanship and the nature of the material make it impossibl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

New Modern Stool in Travertine and Marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool in Travertine Navona and Emperador dark. Size: 35x42 cm., 13,7×16,5 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Stool in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish designer Iva...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Robert Kuo , contemporary Turquoise color , Peking glass vase/ vessel , signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful turquoise color Peking glass vase designed by Robert Kuo. signed R Kuo in bottom.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

New Modern Stool in Travertine and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool in Travertine Navona and walnut wood. Size: 35x42 cm., 13,7×16,5 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Stool in marble, Tivoli Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan C...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Handmade White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #7, Organic Sculptural Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 07 Tall 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. Use i...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Large Crushed Glass Vase: Black Clear Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our large striped Crushed vase features a bold black stripe on a clear glass vessel. During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to cre...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Handcrafted Murano Glass Vase - Pizzicato
Located in Murano, VE
The Pizzicato collection features a wonderful exploration of contrasts, masterfully blending traditional Murano techniques with a distinctly modern aesthetic. These exquisite vases a...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Christopher Carter Oxidised Textured Studio Pottery Vase
By Christopher Carter
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An absolutely stunning one-off studio pottery stoneware vase decorated in textured oxidised glazes by Chris Carter (b.1945). The vase has flat cut bands in a wrythen twist design around the body flattened slightly to form an oval shape with a open mouth shaped rim. Decorated in brown glazes with a lava style textured surface with fine bubbling. The vase has an impressed artists seal mark to the base. Christopher James...
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1990s British Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

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

Materials

Marble

POP Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Vase, Size S, Choose Your Color
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The POP! 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. POP moorish heads...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Moor Heads Vases "Galaxy Electric Blue", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Home Decor
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,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

2 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Glass VASES by ASTA STROMBERG Sweden 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful asymmetrical pair of vases, Modernist, Free-Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, in thick transparent glass, model numbers B896 and B894 and Stromberg signatures incised with ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Modern Glass Vase Budveszel Gyula Hungary 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This vintage glass vase is a unique piece that will add a touch of modern elegance to any space. Handmade in Hungary by Budveszel Gyula in the 1990s, this vase features a colourful d...
Category

1990s Hungarian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase "DOLLY" black glazed finshed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase DOLLY black glazed finished cod. BD002 Measures: H. 125.0 cm. - Dm. 53.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Glazed Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 23 x W 20 x H 9 cm. Materials: Clay, Glaze, Silk fiber. Made and shipped from the USA. Justyna Bugajczyk is an artist based LA. ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass Bamboo Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trio of Donghia Carved Murano Glass 'Bamboo' Vases Italy, circa 1990s  A trio of exquisite Donghia-carved Murano glass 'Bamboo' vases from Italy in the 1990s. This stunning ensemble...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Glazed Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 19 x W 16 x H 8 cm. Materials: Clay, Glaze, Silk fiber. Made and shipped from the USA. Justyna Bugajczyk is an artist based LA. ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Vent Vase Arabescato Travertine By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

H. Dresler for Rosenthal, Large Vase in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
H. Dresler for Rosenthal. Large vase in hand-painted porcelain with silver decoration. 1980s. Measures: 21 x 19 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vent Vase Terreno Gold Blue Onyx By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Crafted from layered marbles, the Vent Vase is inspired by Carlo Scarpa’s Villa Ottolenghi, balancing material tension with architectural rhythm. Its columnar form and textured surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Geo Vase Arabescato By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Inspired by geological landscapes and layered terrain, the Geo Vase’s perforated façade plays between solid and void. Its marbled surface recalls rock strata and geodes for a design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Geo Vase Blue Onyx By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Inspired by geological landscapes and layered terrain, the Geo Vase’s perforated façade plays between solid and void. Its marbled surface recalls rock strata and geodes for a design ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Sculpture Decorative Vase Vessel Abstract White Carrara Marble Hand-carved Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of white Carrara marble. Vase dimension: L 28, W 19, H 61 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Marble

Ceramic Vase "THAI" White Glazed with Platinum Top by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
THAI - Ceramic vase white glazed with handcrafted platinum top Code AS002 Measures: Height 145.0 cm., diameter 38.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase by WGP
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava ceramic vase manufactured in germany in the Seventies by WGP, it's in lovely conditions. The vase is a striking and unique piece of art and design, it embodies the bold an...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Isotta" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold-White Inside, by Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase ISOTTA handcrafted in 24kt gold cod. GL010 measures: H. 80.0 cm., Dm. 16.0 cm.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey/Horizon by Fulvio Bianconi 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...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Marble

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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