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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2-3 195...
Category
1950s Icelandic Vintage 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
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
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
Glass Vase, Czech Art Glass, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
Large vase. Never been used, excellent condition! Made in Czech Republic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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
Set Bamboo Vase and Bowl R & Y Augusti
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Interesting and elegant bamboo set for a modern house: the tall vase is suitable for lamp -
nr. O/3539 and 3527.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Vases
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art 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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Lara Bohinc, Baby Chicken Vase, Porcelain, Mint colour, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
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...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
White / Lilac Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial white marble bowl with unique lilac veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Naive no 2 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
By 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Lara Bohinc, Mama Chicken Vase , Porcelain, Blue colour, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
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...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Black Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Black and Brown Unique Abstract Ceramic Vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead
Stoneware ceramic vase realised in La Borne
Circa 2000
Unique handmade piece signed under the base
Black and bron stoneware ceramic colors
Measures: H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Barva Vase
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Barva vases collection is focused on combining abstract geometric forms of objects with the organic world of plants to offer endless possibilities and emphasize beauty based in oppos...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Travertine Eclipse Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
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
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
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
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
Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Murano Vase in Frosted Turquoise
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted frosted Agean blue and green ancient Roman style g...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ebbe Sadolin, Danish 1900-1982 Vase by Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndal
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ebbe Sadolin, Danish 1900-1982
Vase by Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndal. Height: 29 cm.
Stoneware with an incredibly beautiful glaze in earthy tones.
The vase has a minor repair on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
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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