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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023
From The Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Weight: 5 kg...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Contemporary Bulb Posy Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative, Margaret Johnson
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary bulb posy vase. An English, art glass and straw silk decorative urn by Margaret Johnson.
Superb colour with the artist's signature fish shoal motif
Displaying...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Caleb Siemon Hand-Blown Striped Heart Bud Vase
By Caleb Siemon
Located in New York, NY
Caleb Siemon hand-blown striped heat-shaped bud vase, signed. Measures: 6" H x 7.5" W.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Art Glass Murano Blue and White Sculptural Bowl Vase Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful hand-blown Art glass vase or decorative bowl centerpiece was designed in Murano, Italy, in the 1960s. The large organic and sculptural shape has a stylized jellyfish o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Square Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Andre Bloch French Low Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
A low ceramic vase by French artist Andre Bloch. Bloch uses a heavily grogged clay and deep black glaze to create his unique forms. Circa 2010
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Applet Expo Series 1964
By Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1991) for Orrefors Applet from Expo Series 1964. Signed.
Category
20th Century European Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Franco Bucci Italian Black Ceramic Vase Italy c1970
By Franco Bucci
Located in Chicago, IL
A black ceramic vase by Franco Bucci for Laboratorio Pesaro Italy c 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
OKO Face Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO face ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka
Materials: ceramic
Dimensions: Ø 19 x 42 cm
It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers Week and has since had numerous ...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Andre Bloch French Tall Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall ceramic vase by French artist Andre Bloch. Bloch uses a heavily grogged clay and deep black glaze to create his unique forms. Circa 2010
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990
In ottime condizioni
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990
In ottime condizioni
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife and craftsmanship.
Designed by Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa in 2023, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Lugo, IT
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
German Desk Lamp After Cristian Del 60ies
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is very solid, but its colour and the "spine" make it in a certain way very decent.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Vase by Murano Oggetti, signed R. Pell
By Oggetti
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful art glass vase, Murano Italy by Oggetti signed by R. Bell. The hand blown vase with abstract decoration in blue, green, red, whit and black, Ricardas Peleckas was an art...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art 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 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
By Hastings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
Large Abstract Pottery Alien Mock Dinosaur Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
This vase is an unusual piece of art that makes a great conversation starter. The vase is curved, with an abstract shape and raised detailing.
It's cra...
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted elegance, meticulously crafted by South African artists renowned for their skill and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
ROSSO GROOVY Vase in Rosso Levanto Marble by Meble Matters 8"
Located in Singapore, SG
The Rosso Groovy vase is a rectilinear block fused with lines and shadow to create a timeless and elegant object. Made from Rosso Levanto marble.
*Actual product may differ from ph...
Category
2010s Singaporean Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Slender Ceramic Sculptural Vase Hand-Painted Third-Fire Platinum Luster, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural ceramic vase with a slender shape, handmade in Italy and decorated with precious platinum lustre, the luster process requires three firings of the vase.
Dimensions: D 28...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Platinum
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Early Tall Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Dot Design
By Venfield
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
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Hand Blown Topaz Murano Glass Vase With Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
By Venfield
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Av Mazzega Italian Model S 510 Glass and Steel Mount Vase
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Hand Blown Deep Blue Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
By Venfield
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Contemporary Amber Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine glass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown 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: 26 x 37 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
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. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase
By Lalique
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase.
Category
1990s French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Luster
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
20th Century Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of our favourite designs. It has been in production since 1973, and has converted into BD’s sign of identity all over the world. Sottsass designed the vase when travelling to Bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
By deBlona
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
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...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
1950s Icelandic Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Drago Bianco takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castell...
Category
2010s Italian 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
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.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Kinzo Hand Cast Decorative Sculpture by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Kinzo hand cast decorative sculpture by Madheke.
Dimensions: W 14.2 x D 7.5 x H 27.5 cm.
Materials: Metal.
KINZO’s eye-catching curves and structure are crafted in a shined cast...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
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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