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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Mantova" Matte Black Vase
By Miri Mara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Studio pottery. Using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vases models 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
Evase by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Evase by Rick Owens,
2007
Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 18 cm
Materials: bronze
Weight: 4.2 kg
Available in black, gold and nitrate finish.
Rick Owe...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Hana W Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana W ~ 花 flower
Our Hana W mini raku vase is an expression of a classical vase shape in a miniature form. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece that...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Hana F Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku, Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana F ~ 花 Flower.
Our Hana F mini raku vase is clay representation of a tulip flower. Two overlapping petals form the body of this mini vase. This vase makes for an adorable gift ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Hana Mini Set Vase Raku Ceramic, Smoked Raku , Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana mini vase set contains 1 piece of each shape in smoked raku finish. Each piece is individually finished using the raku firing technique.
You get :
1x Hana...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Pre-Order Raku Large Oval Vase, Obvara, Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conversation starter.
Each RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order comes with its own unique serial number. We ship RAAQUU Art Series Pre-Order pieces between 2 - 4 weeks from placement of order. Once your piece is completed, pictures will be provided to you prior to shipment.
Important: final product will be similar to the example picture shown but it will not be the same due to the Raku firing technique.
Dimensions: Large Oval Vase...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Hofu Raku Ceramic Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Pottery Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hofu - ( 豊富 ) Abundance
The Hofu vase is a decorative wide lipped vessel. The organic curves and traditional silhouette gives it a modest but impactful pre...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Naive no 1 by artist- designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Intuitive trial to experiment with techinque and esthetics is what distinguish artist - designer Hania Jneid work.
Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed, ornamented w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Daum Style Cameo Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Daum Style Cameo Glass Vase, green forest landscape on clear ground, marked "A" to underside. 16" H x 4.75" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Aniela Platter / Circus / Ecru / Kobalt 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Shinsen Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Shinsen ( 新鮮 ) ~ (adj.) fresh
Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places, with a slightly smaller base. Best arranged together with other similar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuri ( ツリー ) ~ (n) Tree
Our Tsuri vase is based on the classic bottle shape but with a wider mouth at the top. It would definitely look great when put together with other RAAQUU BA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Zen Raku Pottery Vase - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Zen (禅)
Our Zen Vase is aptly named for its wide circular shape, exuding a sense of ease and peace. Its soothing curves evokes the shape of planet earth. Lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles.
Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vessel will be sure to win your he...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Contemporary Dark Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic dark blue modern Murano glass vase, handcrafted in the renowed workshops of Murano in Italy around 1970. This example of a late 20th century Murano vase shows best how crea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Our silver travertine vase is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles.
Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vase will be sure to wi...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Modern Transparent Bullicante Murano Art Glass Vase by Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Delicate triangular transparent Bullicante Murano art glass vase with "lateral morise" by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
The “bullicante” effect is amongst the most famous gla...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Tall Contemporary Decorative Flower Sleeve, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower sleeve. An English, art glass and straw silk vase by Margaret Johnson.
Beautiful colour with butterfly motif attracts the eye
Displays a de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
1990s Modernist Silver Plated and Smoked Glass Thomas French Vase by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Vase by Christofle embodies the spirit of its era, combining modernist aesthetics with luxurious materials to create a timeless and captivating piece of art.
Crafted by ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
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
The Fiasca Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Fiasca Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 34 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Fiasca takes inspiration from storage vessels made in fairly standard shape...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Raaquu Hoseki Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hoseki (宝石) ~ (n) gem
The Hoseki Vase is named “gem” in Japanese for its slightly angular shape. Wide-mouthed with a textured finish and soft edges, it adds a classy touch to any dé...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Hikari Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hikari (光) ~ (n) light
This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth and small round base. Its miniature shape exudes a sense of flow, making it easy to blend ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern
The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center.
It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Drago Nero takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castelli be...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban ( 小判 ) - (n) oval
NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide
The Koban vase is a cla...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk decorative urn by Margaret Johnson.
Delightful colour with shimmeri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vase 12, Organic Modern porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind.
Dimensions
6" d...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
By Rosenthal
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...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Longwy vase "Music"
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Monumental Longwy Musique Faience Vase Designed by Danillo Curetti, late 20th century Marks: FOLMOUTH'S, jm, TIRAGE NUMEROTE No 8, DECORÉ à la MAIN, (crown-coat of arms), EMAUX DE LO...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Faience
Black Grecian Portuguese Ceramic Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Grecian vase made with matte black Portuguese ceramic
Fitted with angular white powder coated handles
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
1960s Modernist Amber Glass Belgian Vase by Val Saint Lambert
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Belgian Vase by Val Saint Lambert is a stunning example of mid-century design and craftsmanship. Its unique combination of form, color, and texture makes it a striking centerpie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Travertine Angled Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
This travertine angled wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles.
The natural properties of travertine will keep your wine chilled...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Clear White
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear, white.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm
Othe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Art Porcelain Abstract Gold Pattern Vase by Heinrich & Co Selb Bavaria, Germany
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Gold Glazed Art Porcelain Ceramic Flower Vase by Heinrich & Co SELB Bavaria, Germany 1970's. White Porcelain with gold abstract pattern motif. Rare V...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Art Pottery Studio Spout Vase by Gubbels Helden, Netherlands 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Pottery Studio Spout Vase by Gubbels Helden. Made in The Netherlands, 1970's / 80's period. Ball shaped vase with fine spout in bordeaux red and blue glazes. Stamped on t...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Introverso Marble Vase, Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti
Located in Geneve, CH
Introverso marble vase - Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti
Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 40 cm
Materials: white carrara marble.
Also available in Nero Africa marble.
Moreno Ratti
"When I was...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Pair of Handcrafted Ivory Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ivory ceramics, handmade in New York
2 pieces
1. 4 in x 6.5 in
2. 4 in x 4 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hana R Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana R ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana R mini raku vase is the most geometric and edgy designs in our series. Its needle like shape creates a slip and faceted surface that stands out. Each pie...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Silver Travertine by Le Lampade
Designed and made in Italy
This item can be can be custom made up on request.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
OLÉ Vase # 14 by artist- designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is.
Each vase is a celebration of joy.
Unique piece in Stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
21st Century Pair Original of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Interesting pair of ceramic vases in the shape of garlic, they are handmade. The vase contains garlic bulbs that look almost real. The vase is waterpro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte -Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern
The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center.
It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase harmonizes colored and clear crystals, giving this art deco vase the title of "home jewelry." Its traditional crafting and h...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
21st century Pair of Original of "Tomato" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Tomato" Vases
Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of tomatoes, made by hand. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room.
The va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pre-Order Raku Large 13.5" Oval Vase - Full Copper Matte - Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU.
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped d...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
"Figs" Original Decorative Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set 21st Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Figs" Decorative Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set
A pretty ceramic vase and bowl set in the shape of figs, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st century Pair of Original of "Peppers" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Peppers " Vases
Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st century Pair of Original of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
A pretty ceramic vase and planter set in the shape of lemons, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st century Pair of Original "Pepper" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Pepper " ceramic vases
A pretty pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright yellow and red colour and large size of this pair will look gre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Inamorata Pair of polished aluminum vases
Located in PARIS, FR
Discover this pair of varnished aluminum vases, meticulously crafted. Between these vases emerges the elegant silhouette of a nude woman, delicately expressing the essence of feminin...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Aluminum
21st century Pair of Original of "Sunflower" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Sunflower" ceramic vases
A pretty pair of handmade ceramic vases in the shape of sunflowers. The bright yellow colour and large size of this pair will look great in your liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st century "Banana" Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Banana" ceramic vase and bowl set
Pretty ceramic vase and bowl set in the shape of bananas, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk flowers.
Vase ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000560 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson.
Appealing colour with a fascinating natural decoration
Displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Jens Jakob Bregnoe – Stoneware Carnation Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jens Jakob Bregnø, Danish 1877-1946
A stoneware carnation vase with maroon glaze. At the top three holes for carnations / single flower. Presumably on of a kind.
On one side side re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Flat Vase Project by 213A - Baby blue
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Baby blue.
Designed by Project 213A in 2021.
Handmade Stoneware.
Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive the new and particular. The F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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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