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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Atria Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Atria contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear with light green and blue. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase possible Galvani production and decoration by Angelo Simonetto
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase possible Galvani production. Good Condition Thank you
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Large Murano Hand-Blown Vase in Charcoal Gray with Amber Handles
Located in New York, NY
A large and substantial hand-blown vase, masterfully crafted in Murano, Italy, featuring a striking translucent charcoal gray body with an asymmetrical silhouette that enhances its s...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Tarnished Metal Vessel/Bowl, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Lacuna"
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this tarnished metal vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in cont...
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Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Timo Sarpaneva glass vase/ vessel for Littala "56"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timo Sarpaneva glass vase made for Little , Finland , signed and dated 56 plus silver label .
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1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant handcrafted ceramic vase with a rounded body and narrow neck, finished in a rich turquoise blue glaze with subtle crackle detailing. The glossy surface and deep color give it...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with 24karat Gold Flecks and Bubble Detail
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase is a striking testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano’s master glassmakers. This tall and substantial vase is meticulously hand-crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Large Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass Stella large vase, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, the Stella vases highlight any flower arrangement they co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Orange 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily Vase, Size M, Colorful, Choose Paint Colors E19
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Playful in form yet refined in execution, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amber is a sculptural statement of modern glass artistry. Inspired by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vintage “Murrine” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Murano glass “murrine” vase made by artisans in Italy. This hand blown piece of art features the “murrine” technique - colorful images made in glass cane that are revealed wh...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vittorio Ferro Vase with Unique Multicolor Murrine, ca 1994
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase with unique red, gree, blue, black and taupe murrine by Vittorio Ferro, Murano Italy, 1994 (signed on bottom “Vittorio Ferro ‘94”). Born in 1932, Vittorio Ferro...
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1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murrine

Hand Blown Murano Penta Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite piece of Murano glass artistry, this onyx black vase is a stunning example of contemporary elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai design block vase Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Contemporary This vase requires a liner Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
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2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Venini Idria Large Glass Vase in Red
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria glass vase series, designed and manufactured by Venini, features three different shaped vases. Indoor use only. Dimensions: Ø 26, H 36 cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

fferrone Glass Decorative 2 part Contemporary Flower Czech Vase Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
This Contemporary two-part clear Czech glass vase is both a flower frog, or flower arranger, and vessel. From a single stem to a complete arrangement, this vase celebrates flowers with its design and handcrafted techniques. Each flower frog's hole pattern is unique: it's created at just the right moment in the glass' molten state. The handcrafted Splash vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Fazzoletto Sabbiato Large Vase in Apple Green 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. A light summer breeze leads us to discover the iconic Venini collection...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

3 Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal Paper Bag Vases, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 iconic Mid Century porcelain paper bag vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rorenthal. Each vase is stamped on bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine and mint designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement pi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Tessellated Marble and Brass Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated marble with brass inlay vases by Maitland Smith. A very elegant and stylised pair with stepped design with brass banded inlay. G...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Couple of green Moor Heads, 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.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Modern Polished Horn Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase by Maitland Smith Elevate your interior with this Modern Polished Horn & Patinated Bronze Vase, a striking vase crafted by Maitland Smi...
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20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Art Glass Vase by Martin Potsch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Clear glass with applied multi color prunts. Etched signature on the bottom.
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Twenty-Seven Woods, Chinese Artificial Flower Vase Omega by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase omega by Ettore Sottsass, Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition ...
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1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic Fan-Shaped Murano Glass Bowl Sculpture with Sunken Gold, 1980s Italy. This is a rare and authentic Venetian work of art, entirely handcrafted in the island of Murano in the ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano 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.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara small vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Reclaimed Redwood Sculptural Svitok Vase, Hand Turned Wood, Art Nouveau, Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svitok vase in reclaimed redwood. Inspired by the knots and twists in trees with the likeness of a fabric knot. The irregular shapes and folds in the wood encourage curiosity, just a...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Oak, Reclaimed Wood

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.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Vase by Amaaro, 2022
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary ceramic vase designed and produced by Amaaro, made by hand and enameled with oxides and crystallines, the work becomes a precious and sculptural object, engraved...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Gold Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece of art epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of Murano glass craftsmanship. Its serene gold hue, delicately infused within clear layers, creates a harmoniou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Hand Blown Glass "Coral Vase" Sea Creatures Centrepiece Nature Reef Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Coral Vase A Hand-Blown Glass Vase by Simone Crestani Coral Vase is one of the pieces from the Coral Collection. This exquisite vase transforms the delicate and intricate beauty of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Contrasto Vase in Crystal and Grape Blown Glass by Michela Cattai
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Sleek and opaque blown glass – crafted using the "Mano Volante" technique – is juxtaposed with a shimmering multifaceted gem made from "cotisso" glass. An interplay that lends character and uniqueness to the work. Glass comes to life in a work that is almost organic. These two pieces by Michela Cattai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim. The black base meets the red glass making the vase striking and modern. It is large...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

"White" 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

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Angelo Mangiarotti for Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by Fratelli Brambilla, 1960. Biography The Italian architect, sculptor and designer Angelo Mangiarotti is still esteemed fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Happy Vase in Plastic by Diederik Schneemann
Located in Milan, IT
Happy vase is a decorative piece made with hundreds of iconic figures from the past. Happy vase is part of the ‘Cherished’ collection, Diederik Schneemann...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Plastic

PAUL CHALEFF 1986 Art Pottery Dragon Kiln Fired Oversized Decorative Vase
Located in Miami, FL
American Art Pottery Dragon Kiln Fired Vase designed by Paul Chaleff. This is a very large oversized American Art Pottery Vase created by Paul Chaleff, back in 1986. The art pottery...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase by Orrefors. Entitled Snöljus or Snowlight. Designed by Ingegerd Råman. Together with its Orrefors box. Bearing an etched signature to the base: Orrefors. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Cobalt Blue with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with the timeless Bullicante technique, this hand-blown Murano vase embodies the meticulous artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Each bubble is carefully encapsulated within lay...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Sfera Vase in Black and Red Streaks by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
The sphere is an archetype that has always been an object of desire. Offered in a variety of colors from the Moretti family’s secret book or in different t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Lene Regius small Handcrafted Ceramic Vase with Yellow Glaze and Graphic Motif
Located in Kastrup, DK
Handcrafted ceramic vase glazed in coral, red and yellow colors and a graphic motif in black and white. Height: 11,5 cm. Signed on the bottom. Lene Regius is a Danish ceramic art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Etched Crystal Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Refined clear crystal vase featuring a frosted geometric etched pattern around its midsection. The design balances clarity and texture, giving the piece a modern yet timeless eleganc...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

ISIDE I21, Man s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Golden, Size L
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 combine history and design. The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength. The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture. The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Medium Drops Lucido Vase in Murano Glass by Renzo Stellon
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished blown glass vase made with the rigadin technique.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size large, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy. This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Wistaria by Fabio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with oval body and neck and engraved facial expression designed by Fabio in 2016. Featured in wistaria colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Green and Blue Ceramic Bud Vases
Located in Queens, NY
7 Long-bodied bottle-shaped ceramic bud vase with uneven glaze in green, black and blue (PRICED EACH)
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

God E17, Man s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Luxury Vase, Size L, Bichrome
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Contemporary Repousse Fan Design Vase in Black Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fan Design vase Black Copper Finish Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hamm...
Category

2010s Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking testament to masterful glass artistry, the Murano Supreme Vase in Onyx Black captivates with a sculptural presence that is both bold and serene. Each piece is hand-blown b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in the heart of Murano by master artisans, the Surpime Vase in Citrine embodies the serene elegance of fine Italian glassmaking. Its delicate golden tone, soft and luminous l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Jaime Hayon Contemporary Terracotta Set of Gardenias Big Vases
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of gardenias vases by Jaime Hayon. Hand-turned terracotta within impermeable treatment. Measures: nº 1 22 x 45 cm. nº 2 22 x 45 cm. nº 4 22 x 37 cm.
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Art Glass Vase Bowl Sculpture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular Art glass vase signed but illegible to me. See pics, Fabulous changing colors as the light passes thru on different angles it blends and changes. Greens and blues purple ...
Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pietra Silver Vase by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Silver Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

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