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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Venini Deco Glass Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grey Red Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grey with Ox Blood Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Set of 2 Baccarat Geometric Vases Cobalt Blue Clear Crystal Glass, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions by Thomas Bastide, this vase crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The geometric cuts and vibrant blue colo...
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1990s French Modern Vases

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Crystal

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Sapphire with Red Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Set of Two Charles Andre Spalted Elm Studio Vases, Signed and Dated 2000
Located in Morristown, NJ
Charles Andre (American, b. mid‑20th c.) two spalted wood vases. Both are turned from elm, showcasing beautiful spalting details that trace through the forms, enhanced by a smooth, p...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vases

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Elm

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

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Blown Glass

Large Perles 4 Vase in Hand Blown Murano Glass by Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand blown colorful vase made using the "canne" technique. Hand blown and hand-finished cane vase.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An epitome of refined elegance and superior craftsmanship, this remarkable piece features a sleek, pentagonal silhouette, masterfully crafted to highlight its geometric precision and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Venini Large Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Massiccio in Clear Mirror
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This highly unique mirrored Massiccio vase is an epitome of refined elegance and timeless luxury, meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in the renowned glassmaking district of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern VASE 8034 LA
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20th Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Heavily Textured Bottle Lava White and Black Stoneware Clay and Porcelain Vessel
Located in London, GB
Bottle shaped vase in white and black stoneware clay with porcelain, heavy volcanic textured glaze. There is the option of three different colour ways for commission. The work is ha...
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2010s British Modern Vases

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Clay

Venini Small Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Tea by Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal and tea with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

"Black Undulating Vessel" by Felicity Aylieff, 1999
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful vase entitled "Black Undulating Vessel" by Felicity Aylieff. Originally purchased at the Crafts Council Gallery Shop in London, UK in 1999...
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1990s British Modern Vases

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Porcelain

Fazzoletto Bicolore Large Vase in Powder Pink Green River
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses? Glass Vase in Aquamarine Crystal by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses? Double Lens Vase in Mint and Green by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini double glass vase in mint green and grass green designed by Ron Arad in 2018. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in oth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in aquamarine. Featured in aquamarine colored glass and designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Art Glass

Venini Estrogeno Happy Pills Vase in Violet Stra Yellow by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in estrogeno by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique. Color: Estrogeno Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Blown Glass

Venini Where Are My Glasses? Glass Vase in Green Crystal by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Venini Black Belt Otto Short Glass Vase in Crystal and LightPink 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

Deco Small Vase in Rio Green 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Indigo by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Kulvas Black and Orange Vase by Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Atlanta, GA
Let your fingers hold a world in your hands. See some small, sophisticated Swedish vases in globe form by Ewald Dahlskog. These earthly vessels transport the viewer elsewhere with ea...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Incisi Glass Vase in Brass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Labuan Small Glass Vase in Grey by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights. Additional information: Material: Blown opal Color: Green river Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm Available in othe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Amber Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGME...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Deco Large Vase in Rio Green 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Votive Holder in Black Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage Light Blue Spattered Glass Vases
Located in Queens, NY
2 Vintage bottle-shaped light blue spattered art glass vase with a flared flat rim (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Crystal Fins Vase by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Fins Vase by KA Glass is a masterful creation, blending artistic finesse with the purity of crystal glass. Its hand-crafted form exudes sophistication, with sleek, undulating contours that evoke the fluidity of water, reminiscent of delicate fins in motion. The crystal glass enhances its ethereal quality, capturing light from every angle to create a shimmering display of elegance. Dimensions: 6.5” x 5” x 8.25” Style: Art Deco (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques: Crystal Glass, Hand Crafted Place of Origin: USA Period: 21st Century Date of Manufacture: 21st Century / Modern Production Type: New & Custom (Current Production) Condition: New Reference Number: 629128Y ------- KA Glass by Kathleen Allen embodies a new level of luxury in glass artistry, born from Kathleen’s unparalleled expertise in design, fashion, and decorative craftsmanship. With a career spanning over four decades, Kathleen has been celebrated as a creative visionary, heralded by D Magazine as Dallas' own "Renaissance Woman." Her storied career, which includes founding The Decorative Artisans Guild, Gem Source Fine Jewelry, and Veritas Glass...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Crystal Water Vase by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Water Vase by KA Glass is a stunning masterpiece of modern craftsmanship, elegantly hand-crafted from premium crystal glass. Its smooth, translucent surface captures and refracts light, creating a mesmerizing play of reflections that evoke the fluidity and grace of water. Each curve and contour of the vase is meticulously shaped to exude a sense of purity and refinement, making it a timeless statement piece for any sophisticated space. Dimensions: 7.5” x 7.5” x 7.5” Style: Art Deco (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques: Crystal Glass, Hand Crafted Place of Origin: USA Period: 21st Century / Modern Date of Manufacture: 21st Century Production Type: New & Custom (Current Production) Condition: New Reference Number: Q092149 ------- KA Glass by Kathleen Allen embodies a new level of luxury in glass artistry, born from Kathleen’s unparalleled expertise in design, fashion, and decorative craftsmanship. With a career spanning over four decades, Kathleen has been celebrated as a creative visionary, heralded by D Magazine as Dallas' own "Renaissance Woman." Her storied career, which includes founding The Decorative Artisans Guild, Gem Source Fine Jewelry, and Veritas Glass...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite hand-blown Murano glass vase, a symbol of luxury and refined craftsmanship. This elegant vase showcases a deep olive green encased in onyx black, beautifully...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Spiral Vase Frosted Medium is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Zanfirico pencil neck Murano Glass vase , signed " Venini Italia"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Venini vase in this canes twisted work, zanfirico technic that makes lattice patterns . This vase has a neck shape and is signed in bottom diamond point "Venini Italia" .
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Transformation, Second Skin Ceramic Kettle by Nacho Carbonell
Located in Milan, IT
"We are what we make” says Nacho Carbonell about his work. Nacho Carbonell creates a kettle which communicates its state through body language, showing us how to treat it. Hot Kettle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ogiva Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Ogiva Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in orange, ivory with a streak of red. Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory Stroll...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Wide Abstract Murano Sommerso Vase with Aventurina
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina....
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Faceted Vase in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece showcases the delicate artistry and meticulous attention to detail synonymous with Venetian glass making. The vase's light grey hue exudes a serene elegance, cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Tiara Small Vase in Horizon and Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara small vase in horizon and amber Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Asymmetrical Studio Glass Vase by Christinenhuette/Schott Zwiesel
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique asymmetrical shaped studio glass vase by Christinenhuette/Schott Zwiesel, Germany, 1990s.
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mouth-Blown Glass Vase, Purple Color, Refined Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mouth-blown glass vase, purple color, refined design. The captivating purple color of this vase brings elegance and charm to any decor, making it an ideal centerpiece for your home....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

1989 Studio Handblown Art Glass Green Vase Brian Maytum
By Brian Maytum 1
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a modern studio blown art glass vase green by Brian Maytum. Art glass. Intricate design, using multiple colors, bubbles, textures and polished edges. 1989 dat...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Sculptural Modern Murano Blown Rostrato Vase in Amethyst
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful thickly blown amethyst vase with each peak hand pulled to create a modern sculpural effect that refracts light 1 available in light amethyst, 1 available in a dark ame...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Architectural Smoke Fired Ceramic Vases
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique pair of architectural smoke fired ceramic vases. White, matte earthenware. Signed at base.
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Idria Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone days ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Caigo Vase Murano Glass Moss Green
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Caigo is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022. Characterized by large volumes in contrast to the small upper mouth — suitab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes a contemporary allure, merging geometric precision with the organic inspiration of a raindrop. Crafted by master glassmakers, this piece showcases a striking ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Glazed Ceramic Vase vy Pieter Groeneveldt, The Netherlands, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Glazed Ceramic Vase by Pieter Groeneveldt, The Netherlands, c. 1960 Cream, pink, and cerulean green glazed ceramic vase by Dutch ceramicist Pieter Groeneveldt. - Materials: Gla...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Colorful Murano Glass Vase Venice 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Colorful Murano glass vase by Romano Donà Venice 1980s. This artistic rare vase stands out for its energetic colors, that were obtained usi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

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

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

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Glass

Hand Blown Murano Penta Vase in Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pentagonal Murano vase, a true masterpiece of Italian luxury and craftsmanship, meticulously crafted by the finest glassblowers in Murano, Italy. This vase, in a stunn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Olive Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte olive exterior with polished beveled edges inspired by desert tortoise, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Warm White, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Elegant warm white vase with a matte finishing, alternating with reflective surfaces embellished with 24Kt gold luster. This technique sees ceramics to undergo three cooking phases: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

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Gold, Gold Plate

Venini Idria Medium Vase in Horizon Milk White Inside Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria medium vase in horizon Murano glass by Venini. The Ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone da...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase boasts a luxurious matte grey finish that elegantly contrasts with its intricately textured surface, reminiscent of the refined patterns found in nature. The uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary 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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