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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Customizable Outdoor Plant Container
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
Modern Planter for Outdoor Use
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
Contemporary Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases, Bandura Off White Vases by Faina
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary sculpted pair of Ceramic vases - Bandura off white vases by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: material: clay / ceramics
Dimensions:
Small: 20.5 x 9 x H 19 cm
Bi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Art. "6000", Design Ettore Sottsass, Bitossi Production, Italy 1991
Located in Napoli, IT
Bibliography: "Ettore Sottsass, Tutta la ceramica" Umberto Allemandi & C. edizioni.
Signed and numbered vase.
Limited edition of 99 pieces.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ita 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone, brass
Dimensions: 22 (Ø) x 32 (H)
ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Soapstone
Generation 12 Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Generation 12 vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 20.5 x W 20.5 x H 24 cm.
Materials: black stoneware and slip
In this series of pieces, c...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Minimalist Organic Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tong white vase by kar
Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 34 cm.
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
A smooth shape for integrating into any space. Multiple-use as a flower va...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black, White, Pink, Red Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon 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 15th century makes its color uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Set Of 2 Sandstone Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Sandstone Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 25,5 cm.
Materials: Sandstone and enamel.
Modules composed of 2 or 3 glazed stone...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Light Pink
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past
that convey emotions linked to memory.
She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Set Of 2 Sandstone Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Sandstone Decorative Objects by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Unique Pieces.
Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 25,5 cm.
Materials: Sandstone and enamel.
Modules composed of 2 or 3 glazed stone...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Geneve, CH
Shiva flower vase by Ettore Sottsass
Dimensions: D 7 x W 17 x H 23 cm
Materials: Pink glazed ceramic.
One of our favorite ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Happy Susto Large Vases by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Happy Susto large vases by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 14 x W 33 x H 47 cm
Materials: glazed ceramic vase(s) in white or blue with decorations in white or blue.
Also availa...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Ocher Mini Sphere Vase Square by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 Ocher mini sphere vase square by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L20 / W9 / H25 CM
Materials: Ceramic
The Sphere collect...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Vase by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small vase by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic.
Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones.
Dimensions: Diameter 23 cm x heig...
Category
2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 Coffee Mini Sphere Vase Bubl by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 coffee mini sphere vase bubl by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L13 / W6 / H18 CM
Materials: Ceramic
The Sphere collection celebrates unique silhouettes and textures that makes an impact with the decorative charm of sculptural art. Elegantly sculpted, each vase is finished in intricate ornate detailing. Inspired by ancient Chinese vases...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Tall Vase in Tobacco with Clear Base
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This piece is a striking example of modern Murano glass artistry. This piece stands out with its warm, amber hue that evokes the rich tones of tobacco leaves, encapsulated in a sleek...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe XL 13" Vase S/N0000848 Centerpiece Art Series
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. This Globe XL Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a bea...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Altana Large Travertino Side Table by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Altana Large Side Table by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: Ø 75 x H 36 cm
Materials: Travertino marble.
Available in different marble options and in different sizes. Please contact us.
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Travertine
OKO / Circus / Denim Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The OKO / CYRK vase adapts to the space it's in. Depending on the interior, it creates a fun atmosphere or (in the Nude version) discreetly introduces a bit of color. In this edition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Brown Rituals Vase by Lisa Geue
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown rituals vase by Lisa Geue
Dimensions: D 24 x W 22 x H 22,5 cm
Materials: Terracotta, Shino glazes, Soda, shell remnants.
Non-functional.
By researching ancient and indige...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Other
Organic Rough Form, Sculpted Plain Dark Brown Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Veda Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Dimensions: W 43 x D 7 x H 31 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight vari...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Soapstone Amorfo 07 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 07 by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 7 cm
ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and des...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Soapstone
Blue-Dyed Calcite Urn-Shaped Mineral Vase
Located in London, GB
A blue-dyed calcite urn-shaped mineral vase.
Continental, 20th century.
Measures: height 25cm, width 13cm, depth 12cm.
This beautiful vase is a twentieth century Continental pie...
Category
20th Century European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Precious Stone
Norman Stuart Clarke Vase Wave Seascape Blue Purple White, 1997
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Norman Stuart Clarke (b.1944): Seascape, wave vase, 1997
"I use bold, powerful colors; it's a consuming interest of mine, an obsession, placing d...
Category
1990s British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Button Vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Located in Geneve, CH
Button vase by Eguzkiñe Egaña
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 30 x 34.5 cm.
Materials: Stoneware and enamel.
Eguzkiñe Egaña Corta studied advertising ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Modern Vase in Black + White French Grand Antique Marble, Numbered Series, Italy
By Sandro Lopez
Located in Milano, IT
This handcrafted "Lumière" marble vase made in Tuscany, Italy, features an expressive silhouette with charming rounded volumes and pleasant proportions. Made from the exquisite Frenc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Bumps 2.0 Blue Cobalt Vase by Arkadiusz Szwed
Located in Geneve, CH
Bumps 2.0 blue cobalt vase by Arkadiusz Szwed
Dimensions: L 16 x W 16 x H 20 cm
Materials: Porcelain
Arkadiusz Szwed designs and produce ceramic...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
MISIA Nude Raku Ceramic Sculpture Vase - Design Nino Basso - Unique Piece
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Uniqueness, art and design in one object.
The MISIA sculpture vase is a one-of-a-kind piece handcrafted by artist Nino Basso using the refined and ancient Oriental technique of naked...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 1 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 1 by Contemporary Orientalism.
Dimensions: D 23 x H 36 cm.
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Other
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Version in Monochrome Gold by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Celadon Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Salviati Murano Italian Trailed Design Black & White Art Glass Vase, 1997
By Salviati
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish Italian art glass vase of tall oval cylindrical shape made by Salviati on the Island of Murano and dated 1997. Started in 1859 by Antonio Salviati the company is renow...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Heavily Textured Bottle Lava White and Black Stoneware Clay and Porcelain Vessel
Located in London, GB
Bottle shaped vase in white and black stoneware clay with porcelain, heavy volcanic textured glaze. There is the option of three different colour ways for commission.
The work is ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Minimalist Organic Form, Pink Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tong pink vase by kar
Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 34 cm
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
A smooth shape for integrating into any space. Multiple-use as a flower va...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Fiberglass
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Abstract White Statuary Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble.The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for their...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Large Pot 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large pot 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic.
Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones.
Dimensi...
Category
2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 River Crossing, Four Treasures Vase by Wl Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 river crossing, four treasures vase by WL Ceramics.
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H40,5 x Ø17 cm
Also Available: Different options.
In addition to the manufacturi...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Nerox Bottle Form by Ermanno Toso for Fratelli Toso
Located in New York, NY
Blown glass. Bottle form sculpture of vibrantly colored opaque glass and a great scale. This object does not have a bottom, does not hold liquid & is purely a sculpture.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 4 Sand Duck Jar Medio by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 sand duck Jar Medio by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L12 / W12 / H9,5 CM
Materials: Ceramic
R...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 7 Opaque Pink Double Bubble Vases by Valeria Vasi
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 7 Opaque pink double bubble vase by Valeria Vasi.
Handmade in Barcelona, 2021.
Materials: glass.
Dimensions: 18 x 7 cm.
Also available in: opaque pink, opaque mint, opaq...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
German White Porcelain Ceramic Vase, Germany
By Thomas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German white porcelain ceramic pottery vase with fluted design, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Vase has an asymmetric design and fluted textured detail around. Vase mea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic, Pottery
Monumental Pair of Vases early 20th Century Italian Lumachella Marble Very Rare
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Pair of Vases early 20th Century Italian, Lumachella Marble (Very Rare)
Height: 180cm
Base: 70cm x 70cm
The Lumachella is an Aurisina marble formed by a mixture of white...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Vase on Table by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase on table by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: 33 x 42 x 74 cm
Materials: Glaze, clay
handmade in the Czech Republic
Established own studio August 2009 – Focus mainly on porcelain, developing own glazes. Mould makings, and Slip casting. Milan Pekar is an award-winning product designer. Assistant professor at Studio of Ceramics and Porcelain...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Bronze Bud Vase by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze bud vase by Rick Owens
2019
Dimensions: L 9 x W 9 x H 16 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 1.5 kg
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a uniqu...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Vase Olé in Beige and Coral Stoneware by Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Olé Collection by Hania Jneid
The Olé Collection is artist-designer Hania Jneid’s sculptural tribute to Spain—a country that has deeply influenced her artistic journey. Drawing from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Small Pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small pot 2 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic.
Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones.
Dimensi...
Category
2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Lilac Decorative Bottle Corteccia Texture
Located in Porcia, IT
Displayed alone on a shelf or coffee table, this striking decorative bottle will bring modern flair to any dècor. Handcrafted of paper clay using traditional techniques, this piece d...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Blue Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 blue vases by Doa Ceramics
Dimensions:
Small 3.5" (in)
Medium 8" (in)
Large: 12" (in)
Materials: Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pot 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pot 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Heat-resistant red ceramic.
Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones.
Dimension...
Category
2010s German Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase 0029 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 0029 Grès Roux Chamotté by Marta Dervin
Dimensions: ø7-8 x H 38-40 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Marta Dervin works with stoneware and porcelain that ...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Waterford Crystal Contemporary Opal and Amber "Evolution" Vase
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Waterford Crystal Contemporary Amber and Opal "Evolution" Vase
This is a gorgeous opaline crystal vase with amber design throughout and a swirl motif on the base by famed Irish glas...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Italian glass candy jar from the 1970s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian glass candy jar from the 1970s
Beautiful Candy Box, Bombonera type, made of Opal glass. Handcrafted in Italy during the seventies, in red and...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 3 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 3 by Contemporary Orientalism.
Dimensions: D 23 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Other
A Pair of SCANDINAVIAN GLASS VASES, by PER LUTKEN, for HOLMEGAARD, Denmark 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of asymetrical cylindrical or tube blown vases, Modernist, Forme-Libre, 2 high and low purple blue blown glass vases, both acide signed and dated under the base by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Ciconia Vase by Cosmin Florea
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciconia vase by Cosmin Florea
Unique piece
Dimensions: W 14 x D 31 x H 66 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Please note that this item is handmade and therefore unique; variations are to...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
River Crossing, Four Treasures Vase by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
River crossing, four treasures vase by WL Ceramics.
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions: H40.5 x Ø17 cm
Also Available: Different options.
In addition to the manufacturing of lar...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
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.