Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

10
4,958
1,375
345
to
447
4,046
1,832
6,678
3,179
4,841
9,821
6,678
3,154
2,848
1,934
604
600
526
404
185
179
169
153
146
112
109
107
50
1
7
1,367
5,303
52
298
709
1
6
18
19
51
112
155
218
145
Height
to
Width
to
2,993
2,165
1,269
811
718
4,886
3,164
727
564
551
409
290
224
135
89
Style: Modern
La Famille 19 Vase by Oikos Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
La Famille 19 Vase by Oikos Estudio Handmade Dimensions: D 13 x H 18 cm (Dimensions may vary). Materials: High-fired stoneware, wild pigments. Each piece is unique and might show sl...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, by Matteo Cibic, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Soap holder in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marble. Size: 20 x 9.8 x 3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Domenico, Homage Collection by the Italian Designer Matteo Ci...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Set of Three Fluted Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases Signed by Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
A set of three cobalt blue and clear fluted Murano glass vases of varying sizes by master Venetian glass artist, Alberto Donà. The tallest one is 12" height x 5.5 diameter, the mediu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

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 and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Cat Bitossi Fiorato, Gold Flowers on Turquoise
Located in MILANO, IT
A coveted collector’s item as early as the 1950s, Fornasetti cats surprise with the sophisticated decorations that colour their surroundings with sheer ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Pistillo Decorative Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
This remarkable piece is part of the Pistillo series of sculptures inspired by flower pistils, handcrafted of paper clay (mixture of clay and paper pulp) using traditional techniques...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Owl Bud Vase #3 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Owl Bud vase #3 by Robbie Heidinger.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti Vase Clown Black/White/Gold
Located in MILANO, IT
Another classic of the Fornasetti catalogue, vases' uncommon shape mixed with the timeless beauty of Lina Cavalieri, Piero Fornasetti’s enduring muse, bri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Vase #2 Colored
Located in Porcia, IT
Handcrafted of paper clay, a ductile compound obtained by adding paper pulp and natural fibers to the clay-base, this decorative vase by Paola Paronetto displays an evocative mix of ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Anemone Footed Bowl White and Gold Insert
Located in Porcia, IT
Striking in its simplicity, this refined bowl is both sculptural and functional. The conical silhouette, reminiscent of a blooming anemone, is marked by haphazardly drawn horizontal ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Bear Pool Vase #6 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Green & blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Artisan Murano Clear and Amber Art Glass Vase 2021
Located in New York, NY
Large clear Murano glass vase with amber and black applied bulb design. Italy, 2021.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Pink Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
This elegant bottle is characterized by vertical and horizontal ridges that, when combined with the tall, cylindrical shape, convey a sense of balance that will give unique appeal to...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Resin Planter by Sabine Marcelis, matte finish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabine Marcelis’ planter features her signature resin with a soapy matte surface as the designer further explores resin. Cast from resin as a s...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
Located in Tulsa, OK
Neo Vessel Nero Kinitra by Apparatus Made of Italian marble with a brass inset bowl, this vessel distills the visual language of ceremonial objects to i...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Light Brown Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
The evocative and distinctive texture of this sculpture is a trademark of Italian ceramist Paola Paronetto, whose creativity gives life to original objects inspired by the real world...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vessel 02 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture Green
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Cartocci Collection, this stylish sculpture of paper clay reinterprets an everyday object with contemporary flair. Adding natural fibers to a clay base, ceramist Paola Pa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture Sage Decorative Bottle #2
Located in Porcia, IT
Part of the Cartocci collection, ceramist Paola Paronetto revisits everyday objects with modern flair in this handcrafted, paper clay sculpture. This innovative material is composed ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

"Bear Pool" Vase #4 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Artist signed underneath.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Light Blue
Located in Porcia, IT
Captivating and modern, this decorative piece has a sculptural quality and intriguing texture that will make it a focal point in any interior. Ceramicist Paola Paronetto transforms t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Decorative Bottle Liscia Texture Brown
Located in Porcia, IT
The rich details and strong personality make this sculpture suitable for contemporary interiors. It is entirely handcrafted of paper clay and features a smooth surface in a matte bro...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Murano Iridescent Mirrored Glass Vases
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 and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

White & Pink Ceramic Sculptural Vase Italian Contemporary, 21st Century 3D Print
Located in London, GB
"Composizione 40100 #01" (Mesto con Elegia), 2019, glazed earthenware, measures: H 32x34 x 34cm Mix of hand-made and 3D printed - Unique piece signed by the artist. Certificate of a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

BV04 Glazed Stoneware Obscura Collection by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ObscuroBV04 Large vase designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. The entire structure is handmade. The handprints sculptured in the body are outstanding on this series of large-scale stoneware vases. Pinching and coiling handcraft technologies are used. After that when the pouring method is used which resulted in a glazing appearance of the body. This large vase is best suited for use as an indoor plant pot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

BV05 Glazed Stoneware Obscura Collection by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ObscuroBV05 Large vase designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. The entire structure is handmade. The handprints sculptured in the body are outstanding on this series of large-scale stoneware vases. Pinching and coiling handcraft technologies are used. After that when the pouring method is used which resulted in a glazing appearance of the body. This large vase is best suited for use as an indoor plant pot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Vessel 04 in Textured Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Contemporary Ceramic Ranuncolo Footed Bowl
Located in Porcia, IT
Reminiscent of the elegant forms of blooming buttercup flowers, this sculptural bowl radiates luxury and timeless allure into any decor. Made of white paper clay, a combination of pa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Leather Pot Large Glass Vase Covered with Nest Leather Colour Larimar Blue
Located in New York, NY
Leather pot is a transparent glass and soft leather for a family of open vases that can be mixed and matched or used on their own. The Leather Pot vases collection, designed by Poltr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Leather, Glass

Blue Opium Vase by Robbie Hiedinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Bosco Sculpture
Located in Porcia, IT
The Cartocci Paper Clay collection is comprised of unique paper clay ceramic sculptures, each piece with its own distinct personality. They are entirely handmade, which can result in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Splash Marble Vase
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the sculptures "Cristo Velato" by G. Sanmartino and "Balena" by G.M. Manganelli, this breath-taking vase, designed by Bruno Tarabella, actualizes the illusion of marble t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

BV01 Glazed Stoneware Obscura Collection by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ObscuroBV01 Large vase designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. The entire structure is handmade. The handprints sculptured in the body are outstanding on this series of large-scale stoneware vases. Pinching and coiling handcraft technologies are used. After that when the pouring method is used which resulted in a glazing appearance of the body. This large vase is best suited for use as an indoor plant pot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

BV02 Glazed Stoneware Obscura Collection by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ObscuroBV02 Large vase designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. The entire structure is handmade. The handprints sculptured in the body are outstanding on this series of large-scale stoneware vases. Pinching and coiling handcraft technologies are used. After that when the pouring method is used which resulted in a glazing appearance of the body. This large vase is best suited for use as an indoor plant pot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

BV03 Glazed Stoneware Obscura Collection by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ObscuroBV03 Large vase designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. The entire structure is handmade. The handprints sculptured in the body are outstanding on this series of large-scale stoneware vases. Pinching and coiling handcraft technologies are used. After that when the pouring method is used which resulted in a glazing appearance of the body. This large vase is best suited for use as an indoor plant pot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

BV07 Glazed Stoneware Obscura Collection by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ObscuroBV07 Large vase designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. The entire structure is handmade. The handprints sculptured in the body are outstanding on this series of large-scale stoneware vases. Pinching and coiling handcraft technologies are used. After that when the pouring method is used which resulted in a glazing appearance of the body. This large vase is best suited for use as an indoor plant pot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

OKO / Black Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The OKO Vase is Malwina Konopacka's most renowned design. Its name comes from the oval recesses within the vase's form, which give the object a spatial character, functioning as a st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Murano glass blown vase with real 24kt gold leaf and multicolored dragonflies attached with magnet. The vase contains 14 dragonflies. Modern...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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 and Vessels

Materials

Cement

Italian Murano Glass Vase Intreccio Model by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano Glass designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by VeArt, 1984s. Signed. Biography Italian glassmaker and master Murano craftsman Toni Zuccheri’s lifelong passion for nature and...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Liscia Texture Yellow Decorative Bottle
Located in Porcia, IT
Italian ceramist Paola Paronetto's distinctive style is epitomized in transforming objects of daily use into exclusive decorative yet functional artwork. This remarkable yellow bottl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Martha Sturdy Resin Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an original Martha Sturdy vase, she is a well known listed Canadian artist who creates these handmade masterpieces that are very collectible. Her signature brass artist tag i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Aqua Murano “Rostrate” Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Italian Murano glass vase, in Aqua color, crafted in the “rostrate” technique, in the manner of iconic Murano glass powerhouse “ Barovier “, mimicking birds beaks. We love the striki...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Wes Hunting Signed “Colorfield” Art Glass Amphora
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An art glass amphora vessel by the American glass artist Wes Hunting (born 1958). From his Colorfield series, this vessel stands 35" tall is made from purp...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Blue-Green, Porcelain, Hand-Built set of 3 textured vases with gold lustre
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
These ceramic, porcelain, organic hand-built vases with gold lustre are a part of my new series where I am investigating free-form in an organic matter along with texture and color. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Porcelain, black, hand-built bowl, with gold lustre edges, fine-art, collectable
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
This ceramic, porcelain, organic hand-built bowl with gold lustre is a part of my new series where I am investigating free-form in an organic matter along with texture and color. I h...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of two, hand-built porcelain vases with black glaze and gold lustre accents
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
These ceramic, porcelain, organic hand-built vases with gold lustre are a part of my new series where I am investigating free-form in an organic matter along with texture and color. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of three porcelain candle-holders, hand-built ceramic fine art
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
These ceramic, porcelain, organic hand-built candle holders are a part of my new series where I am investigating free-form in an organic matter along with texture and color. I have b...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Early Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze Pattern by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a pear shape form by celebrated potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The shape of this porcelain glazed vase is one of the Chinese prototypes known as...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Baccarat Signed, Set of 3 Exquise Crystal Vases, France, 1980
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made by Baccarat. Models are produced from 1987 to 1994. Full-body clear crystal vases, with modern lines but reminiscent of the Art Deco...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Italian modern octagonal mirrored and gilded steel tray by Gottinghen, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern octagonal mirrored and gilded steel tray by Gottinghen, 1970s Octagonal tray in mirrored steel. The profiles and the two side handles are gold. Made by Gottinghen in 1...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Steel

"Genova" Matte Black
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 and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vessel, porcelain, paper-clay, hand-built art-piece, collectable
Located in Hermosa Beach, CA
These ceramic, porcelain, organic hand-built vessel is a part of my new series where I am investigating free-form in an organic matter along with texture and color. I have been makin...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, 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.

Recently Viewed

View All