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Modern Vases and Vessels

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Large Pink and Gray Murano Glass Vase
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A cylindrical modern large vase produced in Murano, Italy with a base and top in pale pink with the center being a light gray color. Would do great as a center piece on a table with ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Carlo Nason Av Mazzega Italian Model S 510 Glass and Steel Mount Vase
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A model S 510  glass vase with steel mount designed by the Italian designer Aldo Nason (born 1920) for Mazzega. Made in Murano, Italy, the vase has a tall tubular glass vessel squeez...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Vase This rippled glass vase has streaks of blue and dark green on a pale green color field. It contains a make...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Dot Design
Located in New York, NY
Richly colored Emerald green Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023 This vase is currently available in our NYC sh...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Topaz Murano Glass Vase With Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
Located in New York, NY
Tone on tone Topaz Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in Topaz glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy 2023. This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. I...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Hand Blown Deep Blue Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue color Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023 This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. Thsi...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Gold Leaf

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: 26 x 37 cm.
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Applet Expo Series 1964
Located in Toledo, OH
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1991) for Orrefors Applet from Expo Series 1964. Signed.
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20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Olé 9 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 9 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Luster, Stoneware

Olé 10 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 10 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 33 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Luster, Stoneware

Olé 4 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 4 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 19 cm Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco cu...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 1 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 1 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Unique Piece from the Collection Olé. Built and glazed by hand, this ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware, Luster

Olé 13 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 13 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 18 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Luster, Stoneware

Olé 6 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 6 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 3 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 3 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 19 x H 20 cm Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco cu...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 27 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 12 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 12 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 34 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 8 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 8 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 28 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 7 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 7 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 29 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 20 cm. Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Luster, Stoneware

Olé 2 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 2 Vase by Hania Jneid Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster. Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco cu...
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2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

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Luster, Stoneware

Contemporary Silver Plated Flower Cone shape Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Infused with inspiration from geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, our vase seamlessly intertwines modern aesthetics with subtle acknowledgments of craftsmanship and tradition. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Decorative Rattan Urn
Located in New York, NY
A classic handwoven rattan decorative vase. Non-coated finish. For Artificial Flower or Dry Flower use only. Dimensions: - 3.25" top diameter x 4" bottom diameter x 8.25"H - Approx....
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2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Natural Fiber

Contemporary Ceramic Anemone Footed Bowl Black and White Cartoccio Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
A familiar, everyday object revisited with innovative flair, this iconic bowl will exude modernist charm into any decor. Inspired by sea anemones, the bowl's conical silhouette is ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1908. Cone with flared mouth on vertical ovoid knop mounted to domed foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pa...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

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Sterling Silver

Pair Italian Pottery Covered Jars By Baldelli Circa 1960
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair lidded Italian jars by Baldelli circa 1960's. White and black satin finish. Makers name stamped on the bottom with a series of numbers.
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1960s European Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase.
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1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative vase in light blue majolica, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of ornamental motifs in the shape of feathers which magnificently enhance it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Steel Sculpture Vase by Davorin Horvat for Zepter - Austria - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
Particular steel vase, made by Davorin Horvat on commission for Zepter. Probably ordered by the company to give as a prize or gift.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Steel

Tilted Vase
Located in Aalter, BE
A tilted vase that can be playfully straightened using the included wedge. We proudly present a vase that’s a little too rebellious, living life at a permanent angle. But fear not! Here at Studio Tim...
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2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Beech, Wood

Aniela Platter / Circus / Candy / Red by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny ball-shaped handle gain a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963), Icelandic ceramist. Ceramic floor vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963), Icelandic ceramist. Ceramic floor vase featuring geometric panels and text in the decoration: "Paul Smith 2-3 1956." Decorated with turquoise-green ...
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1950s Icelandic Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...
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1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Unique Chamotte Vase Grand Pinzel by Voznicki
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Andriy and Olesya Voznicki are well established Ukrainian artists. They have both graduated from Lviv Academy of Art in Ukraine, Olesya - from the Art Glass department and Andriy as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Sculptural Ceramic Ashanti Jar Robert Turner Exhibited
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed stoneware jar with lid by American Ceramist Robert Chapman Turner (1913-2005) entitled "Ashanti". The vessel was made in 1979 and was in...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Textured Medium Vase, Cream, White, Brown and Black Lava Glaze and Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This medium heavily textured volcanic bottle shaped vessel with black and white glaze and markings. Made from black textured stoneware clay and porcelain engobe with the addition of ...
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2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Colossal cylinder-shaped floor vase in ceramic. 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal cylinder-shaped floor vase in ceramic. Hand-glazed in blue hues. 1970s/1980s. In perfect condition. Indistinctly signed. Dimensions: Height 72.5 cm x Diameter 15.5 cm.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as a seated smiling Mickey Mouse. Below the base is hallmarked Mexico.
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Walt Disney, Minnie Mouse Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Walt Disney, Minnie Mouse Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as a flirty seated Minnie Mouse. Below the base is hallmarked Mexico. The b...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Momento JH40 & JH41 Vases, Cream/Emerald , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Momento JH40 Vases, Cream , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Momento JH41 Vase, Emerald , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Warner Bros, Looney Tunes Sylvester And Tweety Bird Cookie Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sylvester and Tweety Bird Cookie Jar. It depicts a hand painted glazed ceramic cookie jar shaped as the head of Sylvester and Tweety Bird laying down above it. Below the ba...
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20th Century Taiwanese Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Unique Ceramic Vase "Polifemo Uno" by Riccardo Dalisi for Cleto Munari, 2000s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
This unique vase is capable of creating a visually stunning effect when placed in any room of the house. The vase features a rectangular base with a triangular arch at the center bo...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Crystal Vase - Lalique - Saint Cloud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely little crystal vase, made by the French brand Lalique. The name of the model is Saint Cloud. The vase is in very good condition. No chips and no hairlines. Signed on the ...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Momento JH40 Vase, Cream , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Coloured Crystal Vase, Modern Design, Model Béa.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary Coloured Crystal Vase, Modern Design, Model Béa. Contemporary design vase, inspired by the 1930s and the Art Deco period, with fresh, delicate colours that will blend i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Cut and Coloured Crystal Vase, Contemporary Design, Model CHIC.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cut and coloured crystal vase, Contemporary design, Model CHIC. Contemporary vase, modern design for old or contemporary interiors, Model CHIC in cut and coloured crystal. Beyond it...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Coloured Crystal Vase, Contemporary Design, Model RAL.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coloured Crystal Vase, Contemporary Design, Model RAL. A magnificent crystal vase, Model Ral, with a soft, modern design for trendy interior decoration. h: 12,5cm, w: 13cm, d: 6,5cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Travertine

A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cut Glass

Modern Green and White Art Glass Murano Handkerchief Vase
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief vase with some small air bubbles in the glass. Dreamy green and white. Measures: 13" wide and 7.5" tall. A beautiful piece ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Contemporary Vase, Arabescato Viola Marble Purple Glass Cylinder by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Drill vases Part chaos and part control, drill vases are an exercise in improvisation. The origin of the project lies in Carrara, and the small fragments...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Domingos Tótora "Vaso Orgânico Casca mod.05", Brazil 21st century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Lara Bohinc, Baby Chicken Vase, Porcelain, Mint colour, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Reminiscent of a bird sitting on an egg, these two pieces were inspired by the age old riddle "what came first; the chicken or the egg?”. There are two sizes of vase, the larger Mama...
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2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Naive no 2 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Intuitive experimentation with techniques and asthetics is what distinguish artist - designer Hania Jneid 's work. Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed, ornamented ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Lovely Large Brown Ceramic Vase With Leaves, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and large ceramic vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. Beautiful design with different kind of leaves and a slender lower part. Finished with a deep brown glazed finish wi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Lara Bohinc, Mama Chicken Vase , Porcelain, Blue colour, in Stock
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Reminiscent of a bird sitting on an egg, these two pieces were inspired by the age old riddle "what came first; the chicken or the egg?”. There are two sizes of vase, the larger Mama...
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2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern vases and vessels 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 and vessels 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 and vessels 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 and vessels, 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 and vessels 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 $998.

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