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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Early Large Ceramic Vase with Sang-de-boeuf Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic long-neck vase with a brilliant copper red glaze by Benedictine monk potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic an...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set Salta Rectangular Flower Vases, Alpaca Silver Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : 15,3 x 5,5 x 20 cm // 6" x 2,1" x 7,8" 16,5 x 24,8 cm // 6,5" x 9,8" 17,3 x 8 X 30 Cm//3.1" X 6.8" X 11.8" Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective in...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. The vase showcases a seamless transition from a clear gla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Spherical Glass Vase in the Style of Willem Heesen, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mouth-blown amber glass vase of spherical form with a round opening. The surface features delicate silhouettes of branches and leaves that appear like shadows across the glass, givin...
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size L, Colorful, Metallized Finishing E23
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 comb...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Lavender Hares Fur Glazed Porcelain Studio Vase in the Style of Berndt Friberg
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality studio porcelain vase decorated in satin lavender hares fur glazes signed ST and in the style of Berndt Friberg dating from the 20th century. The small sized tall...
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Lotty Mouth Blown Glass Decanter/Vase Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Lotty is a mouth blown borosilicate glass decanter characterized by sinuous and soft shape, a little masterpiece where the Paola C.’s craftsmen ability meets the design by Aldo Cibic...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Capperidicasa iTotem Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture Flower Vase
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of green Alpi marble, black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fresh...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Modern Large White Cased Blown Glass 30" Floor Vase Vessel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Large White Cased Blown Glass 30" Floor Vase Vessel. Believed to be late 20th Century. Measurements: 30.5" H x 15" Diameter.
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Stoneware

Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak

Colin Pearson British Studio Pottery Turquoise Vessel
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage British studio pottery twin handled vessel by Colin Pearson. The vessel is made in porcelain and is of cylindrical shape with ...
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1990s English Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Stylish Raku Metallic Glazed Conical Shape Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish studio pottery raku vase applied with copper metallic glazes, signed and dating from the 20th century. The vase of rounded conical bottle shape stands on a wide rounde...
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20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Window of My Eyes, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This collection has been designed to celebrate De Stijl’s 100th anniversary and inspired by Dutch icon Piet Mondrian, one of the best known of all modern artists. In his work Mondria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Bowl Sterling Mounted Palm Tree Leaf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Murano Italian Yellow Art Glass Bowl With A Sterling Ormolu Palm Tree Leaf Mounted Reading "Daniel Made In Italy Laminato Ag"
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Black 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

Salta Rectangular Large Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver Black Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver Cream Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A captivating interplay of artisanal mastery and opulent aesthetics, the Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Tobacco commands attention with its warm amber hues, gently deepening into ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seguso Vietri d Arte Italian Murano "Scavo" Vase, Signed, 1980
Located in Ross, CA
Hand blown glass vase made in Murano Italy by Seguso Vetri d'Arte in 1980 with the scavo technique. The vase has a light and translucent look, signed on the bottom. Seguso Vetri d'A...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Soft Vessel, White 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

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Tone on Tone
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

Tall Contemporary Decorative Flower Sleeve, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower sleeve. An English, art glass and straw silk vase by Margaret Johnson. Beautiful colour with butterfly motif attracts the eye Displays a de...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

"Amore E Odio" Heart Vases, 4 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Blue Groove Series Set of Six Handmade Modern Glass Design Vases
Located in New York, NY
The Blue Groove series is a group of modern design objects which each feature an embedded groove that offers a machine-made quality to these otherwi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Murano Glass Red and Black Art Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Murano glass vase featuring bold red and black vertical color bands with a high-gloss finish. Handblown by Venetian artisans, this piece showcases the exceptional clarity an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Lecle Limoges France Porcelain Modern Modernist Round Vase
By Chamart Limoges
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Large and unusual Limoges porcelain vase made in France by high quality ceramic maker, Lecle. This beautiful modern vase is part of Lecle's Sous le Soleil collection, and has a round...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Glass Dish Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
The perfect addition to your modern dining experience, Oculus, a minimalist plate with a modern twist. Made from Murano Glass and and available in a range of colors, this plate boasts a rounded, elegant shape that is truly unique. The secret behind the one-of-a-kind shape is the delicate work of our skilled artisan glassblowers. If you're looking to elevate your dining game, look no further than Oculus. Not only is it a statement piece, but it also serves as a functional addition to your table...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Moor Head Special Edition, Vase Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, 2023, Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade piece in Italy. No mold. 90 Colors available. Sicily is the land of clay and handcrafted pieces. Love and jealousy melt inside those wonderful creations.
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Heavy Sèvres Crystal Vase
Located in Catania, IT
A beautiful 20th century Sèvres crystal vase, organically shaped with an asymmetric flared rim and flat base, ideal as a table centrepiece or as a...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

1980s Modern Dark Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Pottery Dark Brown Ceramic Vase 10.38 H x 4.5 Diameter Original vintage nicks chipping present unrestored Refer to images listed
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Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Millebolle Carlo Moretti Mouthblown Murano Transparent Glass Vase Made in Italy
Located in IT
Oval free hand shaped vase in Murano transparent glass with detailed hand cut irregular opaque bubbles designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti. Carlo Mo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Spectacular Art Glass Vase, flower vase, Massimo Lunardon, signed, Murano, Itlay
Located in Wien, AT
This spectacular glass object is from italian glass artist Massimo Lunardon. This original is of highest quality and in perfect condition. The vase is bulb-shaped with 5 outlets in...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gold Bowl #2
Located in Porcia, IT
Fashioned entirely by hand, this irregularly shaped bowl will be a timeless centerpiece in a modern dining room, living room, or entryway. Characterized by a unique three-dimensional...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Idria Small Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and angular shaped neck in red designed in 2016. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Also available i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca Black Onyx Stone Flower Vase
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Klase Höganäs, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige brown stoneware vase designed and produced by Klase Höganäs, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Small Cambium Vase Matte Purple PlantDyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Located in New York, NY
Small Cambium Vase by Studio Loop Loop Matte Aluminium H 10" x Dia 3.5" The Cambium Vase series is one of the pieces designed for the Dye Dye My Darling collection — a series of u...
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2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Extra Large "Garden" Design Hand Carved Porcelain Art Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Extra large "Garden" design hand carved porcelain art pottery vase. Slip cast from a pottery mold, the smooth pearlescent surface is the background for it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Aquaring, Sculptural Polished Silver Decanter, Made In Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver decanter is both beautiful and functional. Fabricated in Italy, this proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a s...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Mounted Palm Tree Leaf
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Murano Italian Green Art Glass Vase With A Sterling Ormolu Palm Tree Leaf Mounted Reading "Daniel Made In Italy Laminato Ag"
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Contemporary Ceramic Vulcano Corteccia Texture Lilac Low Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Dynamic and chic, this versatile vase will diffuse a sophisticated aura into a modern living room or entryway decor. The elegant form of the conical Sil...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Facet Vase Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Drawing upon the profound elegance of Italian design, this black facet vase is a masterful creation of Murano artisans. Its deep, onyx black glass is meticulously hand-cut into geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

"Amore" Heart Design Vases, 4 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Cipria Pink by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: Ø19 x H 33 cm Nº2: Ø13 x H 34 cm Nº3: Ø27 x H 42 cm Nº4: Ø21 x H 48 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Re Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Re glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY LARGE VASE The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Deco Medium Vase in Red 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

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Black Onyx with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the refined Bullicante technique, this Murano vase showcases the pinnacle of Venetian glass artistry. This vase is meticulously handcrafted, featuring a stunning black c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Moor Heads Vases "Galaxy with Gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ettore Sottsass Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase G
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese Artificial flower vase G by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numered pieces, number 3 / 1...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

White Porcelain Vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, 1960
Located in New York, NY
White porcelain vase by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther. Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Documentation: Signed Origin: Germany Period: 1950-1979 Condition: Excellent...
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20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Vase by Kato Tsubasa
By Kato Tsubasa
Located in New York, NY
Pale blue celadon glazed porcelain vase by Kato Tsubusa (b. 1962) Incised with maker's mark, together with a signed wooden box, Japan, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage, Crown Devon Ewer, Decorative Jug, 3322, Rouge, Gold, Pearlescent
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Crown Devon ewer. A decorative jug, #3322 in a rouge and gold finish with pearlescent inside and dating to the mid-20th century. ...
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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Contemporary Decorative Vase, English, Straw Silk Art Glass, Flower Sleeve
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary decorative vase. An English, straw silk art glass flower sleeve by Margaret Johnson. Unusual and interesting technique matched with great colour Display...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Bright Matisse cobalt blue 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

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