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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Venini Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino Medium Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional O...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
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1980s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

New Modern Vase in Marble and Walnut, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Travertine Navona and walnut wood. Size: 15×31,7 cm., 5,9x12,4 in. smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tivoli Vase L, Tivoli Collection by th...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble, Travertine

Large 21th century stoneware woodfiring floor vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead - La Borne Large floor ceramic vase Unique woodfiring ceramic piece Realised circa 2020 Original perfect condition Signed under the base Height 55 cm Large 33 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Gold Brass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite work of art, this hand-crafted Murano glass piece showcases the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation of our artisans. Each facet of this polygonal creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1997 Modern Blue and Green Fish Pottery Ceramic Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1997 Modern Blue and Green Fish Pottery Vase 8.75 H x 4.5 diameter Hand painted colorful fish design. Signed at bottom. M M 97 Preowned vintage ...
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1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Vase by Amaaro, 2022
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Contemporary unique piece ceramic vase Plant Landscapes serie designed and produced by Italian artists Amaaro with Polished oxides, glazes and cry...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Late 90s Postmodern Vase Handcrafted in Ukraine
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted Ukrainian post modern vase with dark fuchsia color made circa late 1990s.
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Late 20th Century Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gilt Ceramic Vase, 21th Century Modern Organic Style - New 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, gilt ceramic vase with an extraordinary modern organic touch. This exceptional designed golden vase impresses with many different sized, asymetrical fields that built a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage White Bisque German Fine Bone Porcelain Vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
Beautiful vintage fine bone porcelain decorative vase by Bareuther, circa 1970s. Details: - 5.5" tall - 3.25" bottom diameter - 2.3" top diameter About Bareuther: Bareuth...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Vase Vessel Decorative Abstract Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble. Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles. Limited edition of 35. Each vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Deco Medium Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass 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

Materials

Glass

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Solid Block Amber Onyx Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 27 x W 22 x H 49 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited Edition of 35....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Onyx

Large I Cinesi Vase in Bright Red 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

Vintage Pair of French Vases in Colored Porcelain Stoneware Gres
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Interesting and particular pair of French vases...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel Ceramic
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful impressive Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed by Weigel and th...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Green Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine glass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craf...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Stripes D6 Decorative Vase in Bardiglio Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Stripes D6 Decorative Vase in Bardiglio Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 29 x W 29 x H 18 cm. Materials: Bardiglio marble. Available in different sizes, shapes, and stone opt...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Porcelain flower vases, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic, architectural, and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or ind...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Appealing colour with a fascinating natural decoration Displays...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ebbe Sadolin, Danish 1900-1982 Vase by Ebbe Sadolin for Bing Grøndal
By Bing Grøndahl, Ebbe Sadolin
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ebbe Sadolin, Danish 1900-1982 Vase by Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndal. Height: 29 cm. Stoneware with an incredibly beautiful glaze in earthy tones. The vase has a minor repair on ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Warwick Parker English Salt Glazed Studio Pottery Bottle Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality salt glazed studio pottery bottle flagon shaped vase by Dorset based potter Warwick Parker (b.1940) dating from the 20th century. Th...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Luxury Heart Vase "Nail Heart". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Unusual Pair Pedestal Studio Pottery Cups Painted with Fish and Crab
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting pair studio pottery pedestal cups hand painted with fish and a crab, possibly Japanese with impressed seal marks and dating fro...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Miniature Bud Vase 4, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Murano Rostrato Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian red Murano glass vase hand blown to create a beaked textured effect using Rostrato technique / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside M...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Killarney Clear Crystal Table Vase by Waterford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Killarney" Cut Crystal Vase by Waterford - a stunning piece that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. This clear glass vase ...
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1980s Irish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Indigo 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

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Emerald Green Extra Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold yet impossibly refined, this tall hand-blown Murano barrel vase in emerald green is a masterwork of Venetian glass artistry. Its elongated faceted form evokes the precision of f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Golden Contemporary Ceramic Vase, Organic Modern Style, New 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Contemporary, gilt ceramic vase with an extraordinary modern organic touch. This exceptional designed golden vase impresses with many different sized, asymetrical fields that built a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dino Martens Atrib. Black White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dino Martens ( Atrib.) Black & White Mezza Filigrana Murano Cylindrical Vase Italy, circa 1950s Dino Martens (1894–1970) was an Italian painter and ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Briolette in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This briolette vase is a stunning example of contemporary glass art, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with timeless elegance. Crafted by skilled artisans, this vase features a u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Jais Nielsen Vase with Biblical Reliefs in Sung Glaze for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stoneware vase by Jais Nielsen (1885–1961), created for the Royal Danish Porcelain Factory (Royal Copenhagen) circa 1921–1928. Executed in stoneware with a beautiful Sung-inspired gl...
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 22 x W 21 x H 49 cm, available in different onyx and marbles....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

LOUIS MATHE - Vintage Studio Pottery Vase - Signed - Canada - Circa 1992
Located in Chatham, ON
LOUIS MATHE - Vintage studio pottery vase with applied medallion handles with engraved Muskox - thick matte two tone grey glaze over the st...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Flower Vase in Blu Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Red Art Glass Vase by Sam Stang, 1986, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Unusual blurbed shaped single stem vase by artist Sam Stang, 1986 in red / orange. Signed and dated. Quick shipping. No chips cracks or repairs. Excellent co...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of German Studio Pottery Vases. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pair of German Studio Pottery Vases. Elegant pair of mid-century studio pottery vases, likely German, with clean, minimalist forms. The set comprises a tall, rectangular vase and a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

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Ceramic

X-Large Modernist Art Glass Vase, One-Of-A-Kind
By Vilniaus Stiklo 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Impressive hand-blown thick and heavy modern art glass vase attributed to Vilniaus Stiklo Studija in Lithuania likely manufactured in the 1990s. A dramatic and eye-catching mix of tr...
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Late 20th Century Lithuanian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Petalo Large Vase Red
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass. Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shapes that resembl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Handmade Ceramic Ash Vase Small, Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic Ash vase in copper green glaze with white speckled base. The vase is comprised of two different clay bodies and features a raw, unglazed ceramic surface to highlight the texture of natural clay. The ceramic pieces are hand built and individually thrown on the potters wheel...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Stripes B2 Decorative Vase in Honed Striato Olimpico Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Stripes B2 Decorative Vase in Honed Striato Olimpico Marble by Bufalini Marmi Dimensions: D 8 x W 20 x H 27 cm. Materials: Striato Olimpico marble. Available in different sizes, sh...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Unique Glazed Silk Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazed Clay Bowl by Justyna Bugajczyk Dimensions: D 15 x W 12 x H 5 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

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Clay

Boboda Love Amethyst Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A hymn to love and its sublime tensions, this vase was crafted of crystal with a deep amethyst color. The sinuous curves of its silhouette are enclosed in a transparent layer with ve...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

On The Edge V Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
On The Edge V Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 13 x H 13 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Belonging co...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Wonderful Vintage Handkerchief Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Handkerchief Art Glass Vase In Mustard Yellow & White Interior, Signed And Dated On Underside Retains Venini Murano Made In Italy Stick...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in white Michelangelo, red Levanto and black Marquinia marbles. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage collection by the Italian designer...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Layered clear glass Crystal Murano Style Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This striking vase is crafted from clear, hand-cut crystal, featuring a bold geometric design of stacked, faceted layers that catch and refract light beautifully. Its sculptural form...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

On The Edge Of The Half Wall II Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
On The Edge Of The Half Wall II Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 22 x H 34 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The exhibition Levels of Attachmen...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Luxury Heart Vase"B+". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

In The Corner V Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
In The Corner V Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 10,5 x W 13 x H 30 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Belonging ...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Opalino Glass Vase in Acquamarine Milk White Inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large I Cinesi Vase in Dark Red 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

New Modern Medium Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas, stock
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use. Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

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Marble

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 4. J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 Blackened and waxed iron This is a unique architectural object made entirely of iron. J.M. Szymanski uses a unique process of metal sculpting to ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Steel, Iron

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Contemporary Stark Rough Carved Blackened Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 15 facets form this unique object. Mathematically designed and hand-wrought. Not water safe. Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, s...
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2010s American Modern Vases

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Steel, Iron

Small Contemporary Posy Jar, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Flower Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary posy jar. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching green hue with an unusual decorative finish Displays a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venetian Murano Art Glass Modern Free Flow Design Polychrome Abstract Vase
Located in Tustin, CA
Bring modern art influences, captured in contemporary style, with this very artistic hand made and mouth blown in Italy, multi-colored abstract ovoid shaped vase. It features a gentl...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

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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