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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
New Modern Medium Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use.
Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Set of 4 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Dimensions:
Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm
Brass bottle 41 x 5 x H 42
Black bottle: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm
Steel bottle: 24 x 5 x H 41,5 cm
Materia...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
New modern Vase in Green Guatemala Marble creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Raaquu Koi Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koi (鯉) (n) carp
Our Koi vase is bottle-shaped with a wavy arched mouth which slightly resembles the mouth of a fish. Its eclectic design would blend in well in any interior décor s...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Altair Glass Flower Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Robin Welch Studio Pottery Panel Glazed Stonware Graduated Cylindrical Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage British studio pottery stoneware vase of simple graduated rounded shape decorated in grey, pink and textured glazes by renowned potter Robin Welch...
Category
20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Blown Murano Beveled Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fine Murano is a stunning example of contemporary glass artistry. Its faceted design, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, captures light in a way that creates a mesmerizin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Hand-Blown Esca Glass Jar Fish Bone Animal Sea Creatures Ocean Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Hand-Blown Esca Glass Jar by Simone Crestani
Dive into the essence of simplicity with our Esca Jar, a stunning vessel that encapsulates the purity of nature's elements....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Italian Glass Vase by Paola Navone/Sottsass Associati for Egizia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glass vase designed by Paola Navone, manufactured by Sottsass Associati for Egizia.
Made in 1998.
The vase decoration is done...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Luxury Vase #10 "Orazio". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Rock Handmade Ceramic Planter - Black & White
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful handmade ceramic planter, perfect for accentuating the beauty of your houseplants.
Each ceramic plant pot is individually thrown and trimmed on the wheel, glazed by hand i...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Ceramic Vase "Isotta" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold-White Inside, by Gabriella B.
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase ISOTTA handcrafted in 24kt gold
cod. GL010
measures: H. 80.0 cm., Dm. 16.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase "Louis" White Matte Glazed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase LOUIS white matte glazed
cod. CP300
Measures:
H. 160.0 cm. Dm. 40.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Thea3, Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold and Black by Gabriella B
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase THEA3 handcrafted in 24-karat gold combined with black enamel.
cod. TT003
measures:
height 83.0 - diameter 13.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Medicis Vases in Terracotta, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Medicis vases in terracotta, contemporary work.
A pair of contemporary terracotta Medicis vases decorated with Roman scenes.
H: 60 cm, D: 60 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Casa Planter No1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Planter No 1 in White
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal planter created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own workshop. Hand-sculpted ceramic with textured finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in emerald green exudes timeless elegance, blending frosted and clear glass into a harmonious masterpiece. Its gently ribbed texture creates a dyna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Salta Rectangular Large Bar Tray, Alpaca Silver & Leather
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Studio Ceramic Cachepot by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Studio ceramic planter or cachepot with purple and copper design glazing by Gary McCloy for Steve Chase. Hand signed and marked exclusively for Stev...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet.
Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini.
Each single butterfly...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
New Modern Flower Vase in Black Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Flower Vase in Black Marquinia marble, designed by Karen Chekerdjian, Made in Italy
Part of the accessories of the Inside Out Collection - vases, candles, bowls. It can be used to cu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Rounded Black, White and Brown Volcanic Vessel with Lava Stone
Located in London, GB
An individual Rounded black, white and brown volcanic vessel with added lava stone.
Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay itself and the chemical relationships that glaze an...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Holiday Vase by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white.
Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware.
The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
21st Century Karim Rashid Coppa Bowl Transparent Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Coppa bowl transparent Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Karim Rashid, Coppa is a small glass container with round, sinuous, markedly colored shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
New Modern Large Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses.
Size: 12.6 x 19 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis L, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizon Blue by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in horizon blue designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Decorative Bowl Sculpture Solid Imperial Grey Marble Centerpiece Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Gondola, big elegant bowl, hand-sculpted from a solid block of Imperial Grey marble.
Bowl dimensions: Small L 55 x W 12 x H 9.5 cm.
Also available: Large L 65 x W 13 x H 11 cm.
Ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone, Marble
Modern Decor Large White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern Decor large white happy susto ceramic flower vase by Jaime Hayon
Materials:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
D 14 cm x W 33 cm x H 47 cm
A cerami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of vases inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete, Cement
21st Century Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Laguna Bacan Vase Murano Glass Steel Grey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Bacan is a vase from the Laguna Collection designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Purho in spring 2022.
Characterised by generous forms with upper folded edges, Bacan — which name...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Chandigarh IV - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of vases inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL Vase Soft Resin Grey Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, grey, yellow.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available.
Colours...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Richard Chapman English Hand Turned And Stained Oak Wood Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine English hand crafted large turned and carved oak wood vase by Richard Chapman (b.1951) and dating from the 20th century. The large bottle shaped...
Category
1990s English Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Oak
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 and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Luxury Vase #42 "Gold Nugget". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Outdoor Planter Made from Stainless Steel
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Serena is a premium line of outdoor planters designed to add elegance and functionality to gardens, patios and balconies. Inspired by the serene beauty of nature, the S size is ideal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Fiberglass
Brass Vanity Vessels with Brass Box
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our brass vessels with the solid brass box are made with spun brass for the vessels and solid brass for the box. This pice looks great containing small items on a vanity. Contains 4 vessels...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase, Set of 5, Organic Leather Cast Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay
Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Titicaca porcelain vase was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982, winks an eye to the largest lake in South America, its design follows a line of experimentation with a dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
475-G Handcrafted Stoneware Budding Vase with Gold Detail by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
475-G handcrafted stoneware budding vase by Helen Prior
A delicate handcrafted Vase, organic in shape with a torn clay opening in natural sp...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Luxury Vase #47 "Majestic". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy. 2020
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Euphrates Ceramic Vase by Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vase in ceramic, by Ettore Sottsass, 1983.
The Euphrates vase, made of ceramic porcelain. This is part of the Rivers series, designed by Sottsass 1981-1988.
Stamped underneath....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Hoof Vase in Raspberry Peking Glass by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hoof vase
Raspberry peking glass finish
Hand blown glass
Hand carved
Contemporary
Limited Edition.
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and
commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Category
2010s Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Green Water Container Blown by Natalia Criado Circular Round
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite piece from the wonder crystal collection, this handcrafted water container is a stunning fusion of clear and blue hues. Artfully blown from crystal, it features a spheri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus Vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ceramic Vase "ISOTTA" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
ISOTTA - Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in platinum
cod. GL010
measures: H. 80.0 cm., Dm. 16.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
"Gold" Hearts Design Vases Set of 3 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019, Wall Decor
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold Leaf
Chope Visage, Pablo Picasso, Jug, Edition, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Chope Visage, Picasso, Jug, Edition, 1950s,
Design, earthenware,
figurative Chope Visage Ed. 300 units 1959
Fired clay, engobe decoration, glazed interior H. 21.9 cm
Indented stamp a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Vase, Medium in Green Guatemala Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
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