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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Spherical Ball Shape Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Decorated 24kt Gold Luster
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions: D 35 cm, H 40 cm. The entire manufacturing process is handmade in Italy.
The vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Persimmon Orange Tapered Plum Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This large tapered vase reinterprets the classic curves of traditional Chinese ceramics with simplified lines and a bright, persimmon-orange glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Print White Bowl
Located in Porcia, IT
The contemporary allure of this stunning sculpture will elevate the design of any interior with its handcrafted, unique, and minimal silhouette. A captivating piece inspired by every...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Outdoor Terracotta Vases from the series "Gardenias" by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jaime Hayon designed the Gardenia Vases in terracotta as a complement to his outdoor furniture collection.
The three vases are unique in form, illustrating Hyaon's unmistakable hal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Genova" Matte Black
By Miri Mara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Created by using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vase models in limited edition, slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well.
Available in matte black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Red Burgundy Pink Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3 by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The shapely forms of the pieces in the Explorer Collection, have been condensed into these vases. They are objects that are part of my cosmos, taken from my drawings. The materialisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Zazen Collection Concrete Vase Dark Grey Color, Mod. II
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Zazen line combines organic shapes with the texture of concrete, giving life to a family of four highly recognizable vases.
Each vase is produced f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Cement
Polished Silver Decantor, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Arno"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver vessel is both beautiful and functional. This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary d...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Polished Silver Pitcher, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Philadelphia"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this silver vessel is both beautiful and functional. This prototype by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary d...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Rare Emaux de Longwy Ceramic Boule Vase by Garouste and Bonetti Limited 1 of 5
Located in Miami, FL
This Boule vase “Ornament “ is a rare limited edition numbered 1/5 by Elizabeth Garouste was born in 1949 in Paris and Mattia Bonetti in 1952 in Lugano (Switzerland). They pooled their work from 1980 to dedicate themselves to the creation of pieces of furniture and interior decoration. They start with the decoration of the Palace that Fabrice Eamer asks them to design. Then shortly after, the Néotu Gallery publishes them. Their furniture, baroque and barbarian, surprises, made up of heterogeneous and unusual materials, such as rock, hammered bronze, raffia, leather, skin, logs and glass ... They are at the instigation of fashion "barbaric". For their work, they use references such as the Middle Ages, Africa, through the poetry of Cocteau, the Venetian baroque and neoclassicism. They have also been edited by the “Waiting for the Barbarians” galleries, David Gill, Kréo, Lou Fagotin...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0025 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7.5 x H 31-35 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that she sha...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Murano Modern Carved Black over Red Italian Art Glass Sculptural Flower Vase
By Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown black over red core Italian art glass sculptural flower vase with carved surface. Created in the manner of the Venin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Large Ceramic Vase Hand-Painted Light Blue Butterflies, 24kt Gold Luster, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Our 'Petalouda Gold' majolica vase showcases the timeless allure of the blue butterfly capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered across cultures as a symbol of wishes fulfilled,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Plate
Chinese Citron Baluster Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Defined by its rounded body, high shoulders and domed lid, the time-honoured look of the Chinese baluster jar is streamlined as a monochrome. This artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Lino Sabattini Italy Vase "Persepoli" Limited Edition 8/237
Located in Toledo, OH
Lio Sabattini "Persepoli" limited edition vase 8/237 Italy.
Category
20th Century European Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Italian handblown Murano glass vases with white interiors and iridescent mirrored exteriors. We stay captivated by the organic,"caught in fusion” scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Ceramic Anemone Small Footed Bowl Cartoccio Texture White and Gold
Located in Porcia, IT
A striking work of art, this sculptural bowl is a testament to artistic innovation and craftsmanship. Entirely handmade of paper clay, this bowl has a conical Silhouette with sloping...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Vase #1 Colored
Located in Porcia, IT
Italian ceramist Paola Paronetto's Cactus series of decorative objects draws inspiration from the beauty and harmony in nature. Handcrafted of paper c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor.
Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in mint-green glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned beech wood base and lid lacquered in bronze gold-powder.
Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vases, by Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of white porcelain vases made by casting into leather molds.
As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set includes one tall vase and one medium vase...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay
Modern Serving Tray Ironwood 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 u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Modern Vase, Matte Finish Aquamarine, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Elegant aquamarine vase with a matte finishing, alternating with reflective surfaces embellished with 24Kt gold luster. This technique sees ceramics to undergo three cooking phases: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, White & Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes six waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Serving Tray Calacatta Marble Leather Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments.
A r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Set/6 Ceramic Pots & Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Steele, Eden & Turner vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes four ceramic vases and two pots, both w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Decorative Bowls Imperial Grey and Brown Emperador Marble Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Elegant and light, it seems to drift through the placid waters of the lagoon".
Gondola, set of two elegant bowls in different sizes, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Maquinia mar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Vases and Pots, Green & Bronze, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set/2 Decorative Floor Vases, Pearl White, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/2 Decorative Floor Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set of two resin floor vases that catches the eye with its pearl white elegant silhouette....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Vase Vessel Majolica Ornament Hand Painted Empire Red Limited Edition Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This lavish majolica vase is painted in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that enhance its forms beautifully. Its powerful aesthetic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Gerard Hofmann, French ceramicist. Perforated vase with ox blood glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965), French ceramicist, own workshop.
Perforated vase with ox blood glaze. Handmade.
Circa 1960.
In excellent condition.
Signed...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Canal Vase Murano Glass Deep Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Canal is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by
Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022.
Like the canals of the Venetian lagoon, twisted, flexed, characterized
by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Organic White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 02, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind.
A multitude of small leather panels are sewn together to create the leather mold for the Kawa Series...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain
Vase Vessel Sculpture Pink Rose Quartz Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of rare Rose Quartz.
Vase dimensions: D 57 x H 50 cm, available in different quartzite, onyx and marbles.
Limited editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Riquadri Vase Clear and Opaque Orange, Barovier Et Toso
Located in Brussels, BE
Large “Riquadri” vase designed and manufactured by the Barovier and Toso studio in 1999.
This vase takes its inspiration from a historical model of the "a tessere" technique of the ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Whole White Les Inseparables Vase by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Whole white les inseparables vase by Lea Ginac
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Diameter 33 x height 34 cm
Materials: Chamotte earth in white or terracotta
Technique: Hand-modeling.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Tentacle Hand Blown Glass Vase" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Tentacle Vase, a captivating work of art meticulously crafted by the v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Gaetano Pesce "Senzafine Oval" Pink Bowl, Del Pesce Edition for Meritalia, 2000s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Immerse yourself in the avant-garde world of Gaetano Pesce with this exquisite "Senzafine Oval" bowl, a distinguished piece from the Del Pesce Edition crafted exclusively for Merita...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Blenko Purple Hand Blown Glass Paper Bag Vase
By Blenko Glass
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vintage Blenko pale purple amethyst hand-blown paper bag art glass vase circa 1980s.
Size: 8" tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5" deep
Great overall vintage condition, wear commensurate w...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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 ...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Phil Rogers Studio Pottery Salt Glazed Unomi with Impressed Panels
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Marston Pottery salt glazed stoneware studio pottery unomi by renowned potter Philip (Phil) Rogers (British, b.1951) dating from the latter 20th century. The heavily potted...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set'
Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hannah Hansdotter “Stucco Print” Blue/White Opac Hand Blown Glass Vase, 2017
By Hannah Hansdotter
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish artist's Hannah Hansdotter was born in 1984 and has emerged as one of our most interesting glass artists of today. She is based in her studios in Kosta and Boda and has p...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1980s round red travertine stone vase
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Hoopoe Vase, a stunning creation by Sbusiso Ndaba and hand-painted by Zinhle Nene at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, intertwines nature and artistry. Standing at 14 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase by Sema Topaloglu
Located in Istanbul, 34
Vases by Sema Topaloglu
This vase belongs to a collection of several pieces with different colors Each production is unique and handcrafted. Therefore, it might not be exactly the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Craftsmanship Hand-Cut and Hand-Polished Beveled Crystal Vase
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This exceptio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
BACCARAT Vintage French Large Crystal Vase. 10.75"H
By Baccarat
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a wonderful Baccarat Vintage French Crystal Vase. This vase is in near perfect condition with only some very minor scuffing on the base of the vase. Measuring at 10.75”H x 8”...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Large Italian Art Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large Italian art glass vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful pebble finish and is in very good vintage condition. The vase mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
2000s Astonishing Vase by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass. Made in Italy
By Carlo Nason
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Vase by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass. Made in Italy in 2005. The vase is signed at the bottom C. Nason and is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 7,08 x 11,02 H in...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
2000s Astonishing Vase by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass. Made in italy
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing Vase by Carlo Nason in Murano Glass. Made in italy made in 2005. The vase has the murano label and it's signed at the bottom C. Nason. The vase is in excellent condition....
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Natsu Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Natsu ( 夏 ) ~ (n) summer
Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Fortress Spire Vase White Ceramic Geometric Contemporary, Lara Bohinc, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Lara Bohinc continues to work with ancient and futuristic forms with new Fortress designs, further exploring the complex geometry of this range. The hexagonal shapes interlock and em...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fortress Pillar Vase White Geometric Contemporary Lara Bohinc, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Designer Lara Bohinc explores the marriage of ancient and futuristic form in the new fortress vase range, which has created a more complex geometric and modern structure from the ori...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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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