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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Collectible Murano Glass Sculpture "Membrane" by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Murano glass vase / sculpture, created by celebrated Italian designer Toni Zuccheri for glassmaker VeArt as part of the "Membrane" collection, which included lamps, vases and...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Ceramic Vase "KIM" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase KIM fully handcrafted in 24-karat gold
cod. CP007
Measures: H. 90.0 cm. - Dm. 35.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Modern Art Green Shaded Crystal Vase.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th century modern art green shaded crystal vase.
Art moderne crystal vase in shades of green, 20th century.
H: 15cm, D: 10.5cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Japanese Modern Studio Ceramic Oribe Jar by Ryoji Koie
By Ryoji Koie
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glazed ceramic vessel by Japanese potter Ryoji Koie (1938-2020). Hand-built with intention to be seen as such, the tsubo has a primordial irregular form with a small opening and a swelled body resembling a beehive. The upper body was covered in a glassy green oribe glaze with fine crackles, highlighted with three incised geometrical symbols. The lower body is unglazed and exposed the white clay with marks of the hand-making pinches and kneading along the base. The base also shows highly irregular surface due to the seashell spur marks and clay pitting in the kiln during the firing process. All these occurrences honestly preserved and presented as part of the character of this wonderful modern piece. The jar comes with a plain wooden tomobako box.
"One of Japan’s most versatile and forward-thinking contemporary artists, KOIE RYOJI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1977 Crystal Vase Amber Large by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours,
Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room.
The vases are part of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Arne Bang signed stoneware vase with a ribbed body
By Arne Bang
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stoneware vase from the 1930s with a ribbed body and beautiful, intriguing glaze in brownish/grayish tones.
Signed on the Bottom AB 37.
Mint Con...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Grape Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Italian Sterling Silver Handmade Vase with Ceased Strips and Fish
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Beautiful vase in sterling silver completely handmade with chiseled strips.
The round body ends with the upper part which is narrow and decorated with 2 cast fish
1,020 grams.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Marble Vases
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of carved and polished Italian marble vases from the 1980s.
The larger one has is light gray with a little blush. The smaller on...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Incise Glass Bottle in Ocean by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Apple Green by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours.
It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Vase by Nanny Still
By Nanny Still
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall, thin necked vase by Nanny Still for Riihimaen Lasi.
Marked on the base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Wide Abstract Murano Sommerso Vase with Aventurina
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Embodying the legendary craftsmanship of Murano's glassmakers, this exquisite, hand-crafted Murano glass vase showcases the unique Sommerso technique with the addition of aventurina....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Medium
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
Incisi Glass Vase in Acerbo by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Apparently, Paolo Venini had a knack for experimenting with Incisi. They are countless. The vase owes its name to the "Incisione a Freddo" glassmak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Blue Rebus Series Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mottled blue vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand. Elegant vase with a small stature. Inscribed on the bottom with the makers and the manufacturer's mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Venini Satin Medium Glass Vase in Tea
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 17 cm, H 36 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Deco Small Vase in Rio Green Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes.
Rhythm"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Matte Mauve Sicilian Terracotta Vase Designed by Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This anthropomorphic vase is made entirely by hand and painted in Mauve and Mud colors. The p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Blue Pair of Murano Glass Vases with Art Painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of blue Murano glass vases with art painting, Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s, Italy.
This amazing pair of Italian vases will steal the scene, thanks to their intense blue color, th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
Opalino Glass Vase in Grey Milk White Inside by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Black Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Gemello Murano Topazio Frost
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century Alessandro Mendini, GEMELLO transparent vase, Murano glass.
Purho continues to search for products with complementary shapes with the pair of Gemello and Gemella vases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Opalino Small Vase in Grey Milk White Inside Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Small I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Matisse bright cobalt blue
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Monofiore Carnevale Tall Glass Vase in Sapphire by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and thin funneled neck with textured hexagonal shaped pattern atop surface of glass in sapphire. Featured in sapphire colored glass and designed in 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in amber murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Balloton, a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Idria Large Vase in Horizon Milk White inside Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Idria large vase in horizon Murano glass by Venini. The ancient Greek water vessel sheds its skin, as terracotta gives way to glass, thanks to Venini. Its design speaks of bygone day...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Limited Edition Modern Vase Genke CSL5 by Noom with Burned Steel Accent
Located in Paris, FR
Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection.
The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist mo...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Ceramic Tulipano Corteccia Texture Coral Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
Merging modern design with innovative artistic sensibility, this vase is a daring exercise in balance and visual harmony. Fashioned by artist Paola ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small I Cinesi Vase in Dark Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
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
Set/2 Pineapple Ceramic Pots, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pineapple Decorative Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Gold
Adjustable Outdoor Planter Made of Fiberglass
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eden Planter
This stunning planter is perfect for displaying your favorite plants, and is sure to add a touch of elegance to any space.
Eden Planter is designed to be both durable ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Fiberglass
Vase Potiche Jar Lid Decorated Ornament Decorative Majolica Total White Vessel
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid potiche vase is handmade and hand-painted in Italy, following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we obs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Custom Large Round Mirrored Galaxy Vase
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom round mirrored vase with a fascinating texture that resembles a space galaxy, created by infusing tiny air bubbles to the glass. Each vase will hav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Mini Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Pool Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Japanese Modern LAAB Wake Vase Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Wake Vase
A vase representing the concept of japanese Wabi-sabi, revealed the moment the piece is observed in its entirety. The sharp white lines and deep natural green harmonical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Glass Vase in Rio Green Ox Blood Thread by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Paul Philp, Contemporary Handbuilt Stoneware Vessel, British Studio Pottery
By Paul Philp
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Paul Philp (British, born 1941)
Contemporary hand built stoneware vessel
51cm high, 41cm wide, 16cm deep
Stamped with potter’s seal to base
In perfect condition
Previously lecturer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Baccarat Crystal Porcupine, Signed, France
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Baccarat crystal porcupine. Includes original branded red box. Made in France, 2000.
Measures: L 5.0" × W 2.5" × H 3.0".
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Venini Opalino Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino large vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grape Red Thread Rim by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Amber/ Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Robert Kuo Dark Green Round Facet Vase
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand blown glass vase by Robert Kuo, c.2000s, USA. The vase was produced using the peking glass method which originated in China. The dark green colored glass is blown into its form ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
21st Century Karim Rashid King Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid king vase Murano glass various colors.
King designed by Karim Rashid is a curvaceous vase that combine regality with visual wit. Proposed in combination wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Occhi Vase in White Glass by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Occhi glass vase in crystal by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique.
Color: Cryst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Peter Layton British Studio Art Glass Sculpture Oval Iridescent Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Peter Layton (We Believe Based On Images We Found On Line On The Identical Vase) British Studio Art Glass sculpture iridescent vase
Category
20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Tall Murano Vase in Eucalyptus Green is exquisite piece is a true testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Murano glassm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
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