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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Vase, Pink Glazed, Ceramic, Spanish, 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Large Italian ‘Vesuvio’ Ceramic Vase by Angelo Mangiarotti, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Vesuvio’ vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti for Gabbianelli in the 1970s. Its modernist, truncated silhouette flares outward in a dramatic gesture, softened by a delicately ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase M Resin Blue Acid Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, acid green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: Blue, acid green. Material: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

Red Art Glass Vase with Snake Design
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style dark pink, red raspberry signed art glass vase with a coiled black and white serpent snake design down center, circa late-20th century, E...
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber/Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass vase, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

New Modern Vase in White and Red Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase white Michelangelo and red Levanto marble. Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic. Made i...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Pen or toothbrush holder, vase in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 11.7 x 4 x 17 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Nardo, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic. Made in Italy, hand finished. This is not a vase but a card holder. Or perhaps a pen holder. Or maybe it is a vase, but with a mouth and ears. The important thing is understanding that one can be mistaken but still smile; like Cibic’s creations, which never renounce anthropomorphism and good cheer...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Curt Magnus Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Glumslöv, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

1980s Modernist Black Green and Yellow Striped Murano Glass Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A black murano glass vase decorated with green, brown and yellow stripes. It's in very good conditions, signed on the bottom murano style. A true embodiment of 1980s Modernist design...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Colin Pearson British Studio Pottery Tall Blue Vessel with Wings
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage English Studio Pottery tall vessel with wings by Colin Pearson (1923-2007). The stylish stoneware vessel stands on a tall nar...
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1990s English Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

"Wild" Heart Vases, 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, Porcelain, 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. This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venini Black Belt Otto Tall Glass Vase in Crystal and Pink by Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in crystal and light pink with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Ruskin Pottery Ceramic Vase, Glazed Stoneware, 1927
Located in New York, NY
Ruskin Pottery ceramic vase is made of hand thrown drip glazed stoneware. Impressed signature and date to underside: [Ruskin England 1927]. About the studio: "The Ruskin Pottery ...
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20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Red Murano Glass Vase, circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Tondo Doni Peacock Clear Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship, fine crystal, and a contemporary aesthetic create a unique design that will enliven a modern or eclectic interior. Its volumes can adapt to function as a vas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Black Murano Vase with Gold Stripes by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian black Murano art glass vase hand blown with stripes infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Cistus Round Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate design entirely crafted by hand using pure crystal with over 24% of PbO is the distinctive feature of this elegant round vase that will imbue with charm and sophistication...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Cistus Tall Transparent Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase was crafted entirely by hand and is part of the Cistus collection. It was made of crystal with over 24% PbO in a timeless conical shape creased with vertical groov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

New Modern Vase in White, Black and Red Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic Stock
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

Materials

Marble

Limited Edition Vase O by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase O by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 12. ...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Luxury Heart Vase "Love Chains". 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

Behind The Radiator Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
Around The Radiator II Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 8 x W 10,5 x H 10,5 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Be...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Smurf Dynasty Ming Vase Vessel Diederik Schneeman
Located in Milan, IT
Smurf vase is a decorative piece made with hundreds of iconic figures from the past. It is part of the ‘Cherished’ collection, Diederik Schneemann’s latest project revolving around t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

Kukinto Short Glass Vase in Multicolor by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With grace and harmony, glass appears as if floating in the air. It comes to life and starts to move. It moves from tones of Red to Apple Green and Sapphire blue, before ending on cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic e...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

On And Between The Pedestals Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
On And Between The Pedestals Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 15 x W 15,5 x H 13 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The exhibition Levels of Attachment a...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Katerina Evangelidou Greek Stoneware Hand Built Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A hand-built squat studio pottery vase of slight tapering rhombic form in matte pink glazes by Katerina Evangelidou (Greek, c.1960). The four sided vase has two erupting vertical sea...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant glass is an exquisite piece of Murano glass artistry, characterized by its distinctive teardrop shape. Originating from the renowned glassmaking island of Murano, Italy,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Archemide Seguso Twisted Glass Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of the work of Archimide Seguso. The small vase of swirled blue and clear glass is signed with an etched signature. The last photo shows the vase under bl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Orange Green
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special vase - Clear orange, matt dusty green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: Clear o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

New Modern Vase in Nero and White Marbles, Creator Matteo Cibic Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in black marquinia and white michelangelo marble, Size: 38.2 x 23.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Tacca, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Cibic. M...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Pair Of Contemporary Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Baluster Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson. Eye-catching hues with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tondo Doni Rhapsody Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
In music, Rhapsody is a free and varied composition. It is presented as a set of melodies, different among them for rhythm and harmony that it gives to the composition extemporized tones where its coherence it is expressed only in the general context. Tondo Doni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Waved Petal Rim Pottery Vase Red Glazed River by FD21 Clay
Located in London, England
No 4. Contemporary handmade ceramic natural unglazed stone coloured vase with a waved indented rim. A river of deep red polished glaze runs from the rim down into and around the in...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Taurus 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

Large Vase in White Michelangelo Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The thought flies to New York, to the unusually curved volume of the quintessential container of contemporary art. The revolutionary Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s sublime w...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Cistus Red Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A superb example of exquisite craftsmanship, this vase was entirely handmade and is a work of art that can be displayed anywhere in a classic or modern home. It comprises a delicatel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II Vase L Resin Green Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours: green and gold. Material: RE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Resin

Japanese Ceramic Blue Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Modern periwinkle blue Japanese vases with octagonal base, pinched waist, and clover like design at neck/top. Marked underneath/bot...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mike Dodd Studio Pottery Ash Glazed Vase with Seeding Grasses
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish ash glazed stoneware studio pottery vase decorated with seeding grasses by renowned potter Mike Dodd (British, b.1943) and dating from the latter 20th Century. The heavily ...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Suzani Hand-Painted Iron Vase
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your decor with this stunning Suzani hand-painted vase, crafted on iron with intricate detailing. Inspired by traditional Suzani patterns, this vase is more than just a decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vases

Materials

Iron

Convertendo Vase by Enrico Z
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite example of refined craftsmanship, this vase is made of titanium and copper with a polished finish that adds a luminous and elegant allure to this unique piece of decor. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Glyn Colledge Langley Pottery Soraya Pattern Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Langley Pottery stoneware twin handled vase decorated in the Soraya pattern by Glyn Colledge (British, 1922-2000) and dating from the 1970’s. T...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Aylesford Pottery the Friars Red Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish The Friars Aylesford Pottery studio pottery vase decorated in red glazes dating from the 20th century. The Aylesford pottery was founded in 1954 by David Leach who taught...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Grayson Vase in Clear Quartz by Kathryn McCoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A radiant sculpture of organic geometry, the Grayson Vase by Kathryn McCoy is a masterpiece of elemental beauty, designed to evoke the raw poetry of nature in its purest form. Entire...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Jais Nielsen Knud Andersen Lidded Vase for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jais Nielsen (1885–1961) Lidded stoneware vase designed by Jais Nielsen and Knud Andersen for Royal Copenhagen, 1953. The vase features a four-sided body with relief depictions of th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Murano "Facce" Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor Murano art glass vase hand blown to form abstract faces / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 15.5 inche...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Aquamarine Medium is a striking example of Venetian glass artistry, masterfully crafted using the Battuto ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

New Modern Flower Vase in Blue Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
Flower Vase in Blue Sodalite marble, designed by Karen Chekerdjian, made in Italy Also available with Red Levanto and Black Marquinia marbles This is `part of the Inside Out Collecti...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Set of Three Ceramic Vases White and Grey by Lukas Richarz Signed French Design
By Lukas Richarz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lukas Richarz Set of three small ceramic vases Original white and grey ceramic colors, 21st century interior design Original perfect conditio...
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2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Incisi Short Glass Vase in Marine Blue by Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incisi glass vase collection, designed by Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, feature an engraved surface. Originally designed in 1956. Numbered edition per year, marine blue ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

German White Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Germany
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain

Medium Crushed Glass Vase: Lemon Clear Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to create crushed forms within the confines of a simple geometric framework. Each piece is unique and handmade in Brook...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Medium Crushed Glass Vase: Jade Clear Hand Blown Glass by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to create crushed forms within the confines of a simple geometric framework. Each piece is unique and handmade in Brook...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set Of 2 Under The Cabinet I II Decorative Ceramic Vases by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Under The Cabinet I & II Decorative Ceramic Vases by Lillian Tørlen Unique Pieces. Dimensions: D 14 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: Ceramic. The exhibition Levels of Attachm...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Vase by kar Unique Piece Dimensions: D 25 x H 26 cm. Materials: Fiberglass. Available in Moss Brown or Jade colors. Please contact us. As each item i...
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2010s Chinese Modern Vases

Materials

Fiberglass

Murano Multicolor Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with an elegant gradient of dark blue color to transparent and multicolored decorations / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Salviati Murano Glass Vase “Sommerso” Signed
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. Massi...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

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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