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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 4 White Duck Jar Medio by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 white duck jar medio by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L12 / W12 / H9,5 CM
Materials: Ceramic
Remi...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Spikes Black Ceramic Handmade Planter
By OWO Ceramics
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful ceramic handmade planter. Carefully crafted, each black ceramic plant pot is thrown and trimmed on the wheel, and every outer spike is i...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery
Italian Contemporary Ceramic Blue Vase Designed by Capperidicasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase turned and hand-engraved with matt enamel, wooden hood, new design by Capperidicasa.
Dimensions:
Diameter 18 cm - height (ceramic ) 32 cm
Height with cap (hig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Small Hickory Vase by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship!
Description/
Bronze vase produced using the superior lost wax bronze casting process, hand-rubbed and finished in selected patina.
Category
2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Natsu Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Natsu ( 夏 ) ~ (n) summer
Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade.
This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Abstract Black Marquina Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Marquina marble.
Vase dimension: L 39 x W 17 x H 50 cm. Available in different marbles.
Limited edition of 35.
Each v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Tomaso Buzzi Venini Venetian Large Tall Peach & Aventurine Art Glass Vase
By Venini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and large Venetian Murano art glass vase in peach colored translucent overlaid glass with gold aventurine inclusions made by...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "PAROS L" Marble Sculpture Ashtray Centerpiece
By Enzo Mari
Located in massa, IT
Marble ashtray "PAROS L" designed by E.Mari
Size: Dim. cm. 29 x 29 x 15 height
(available also with dim. cm 15 x 15 x 8 height)
Materials: White Carrara / National Travertine
Design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000621 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Shinsen & Tsuri Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get :
1 Unit of Shinsen Vase ( 5.1" x 4.3" x 4.3" )
1 Unit of Tsuri Vase ( 5.9" x 3.15" x 3.15" )
Our Shinsen Vase is circular, wide-lipped, and curved in all the right places,...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Bronze Hana Vase and Sculpture Lost Wax Casting, Small Size by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Hana Vase and Sculpture Lost Wax Casting, Small Size by Elan Atelier
The Hana Vase is made in our atelier by hand utilizing the lost wax casting te...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Hana Vase Lost Wax Casting in Large Size by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP!
Bronze Hana vase and sculpture lost wax casting in large size by Elan Atelier
Bronze vase produced using the superi...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Handmade White Ceramic Flower Vase, Kawa Vase #7, Organic Sculptural Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 07
Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind.
Use i...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000585 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 Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
1980s Modernist Red Sommerso Murano Glass Tall Vase by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A red sommerso murano glass vase designed and manufactured in Venice By Seguso in the Eighties, vase it's in perfect condition. This Tall Vase by Seguso it's a beautiful and collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Lovely Large Brown Ceramic Vase With Leaves, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and large ceramic vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's.
Beautiful design with different kind of leaves and a slender lower part.
Finished with a deep brown glazed finish wi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kjell Bolinder, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1969
Located in High Point, NC
A beige and brown-glazed vase designed and produced by Kjell Bolinder, Höganäs, Sweden, 1969.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Correia Art Glass Cobalt Blue Black Tuxedo Etched Modern VASE 8034 LA
Category
20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Richard Uhlemeyer Vase and Jar Ceramic German Pottery Green and Terra Cotta Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vase and jar created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades,
Vase size 16cm diameter x 16 cm hight
Jar size 16cm diameter ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Bolle Vase in Grass Green, Amber-Yellow and Violet by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vase turns into a bottle for Tapio Wirkkala. Apple green, yellow and purple. Three distinct spaces of colour that blend together thanks to the "Incalmo" technique, a process by whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Carlo Zauli Italian Modern Signed And Archived Archaic Vase
By Carlo Zauli
Located in Roma, IT
Archaic vase by Carlo Zauli 1953
Polychrome majolica Faenza
Vase in polychrome majolica, pear-shaped with an asymmetrical line and abstract-geometric decorations with relief borders....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special XL 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: X...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
White Ceramic Kawa Vase #17, Organic Porcelain Flower Vase, Tactile
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall porcelain flower vase with an organic and fabric-like surface. Clear glazed applied on interior surface. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind.
Th...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Black Striped Crushed Hand Blown Glass Vase by Avram Rusu Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our large striped Crushed vase features a bold black stripe on a clear glass vessel. During the glass blowing process, vases are twisted and shaped to cre...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Abstract Pottery Alien Mock Dinosaur Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
This vase is an unusual piece of art that makes a great conversation starter. The vase is curved, with an abstract shape and raised detailing.
It's cra...
Category
20th Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Spiral Vase Frosted Medium is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary glazed ceramic explorer vase No.1
Materials:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
D 30 cm x W 30 cm x H 40 cm
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Lalique Limited Edition Clear and Satin Finished Glass Macao Vase
By Lalique
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large signed and numbered limited edition Lalique vase is titled Vase Macao and features a parrot motif executed in deep relief. The two birds are pose...
Category
1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
21st Century by E.Sottsass Italian Round Centerpiece in White+Pink+Black Marble
Located in massa, IT
Marble centerpiece "Diu" designed by Arch. Ettore Sottsass.
Size: cm. Ø 39 x 17
Materials: Rosa Portogallo / Nero Marquina / Bianco Carrara
Designed by: Ettore Sottsass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
14 Astidamia Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Astidamia glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is part of the “Astidamia Glass” collection. Made in blown Murano glass, and signed “E.Sottsass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pepper Vase Large Size in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Pepper vase large size in cast bronze from Elan Atelier
The Pepper vases are cast in solid bronze using the lost wax method. Available in several s...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
European ceramic artist. Large ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European ceramic artist. Large ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Polychrome glaze.
1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 28.2 cm x D 12.2 cm.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Art Glass Murano Vase Gold Flakes and Bubbles by Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gambaro & Poggi, Murano, handcrafted this beautiful blown Italian Art glass vase. The tall sculptural tulip shape has infused gold flakes inclusions and the "bollicine" technique (in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Extra Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-tall Murano vase in onyx black is a celebration of timeless elegance, crafted by the world-renowned glass artisans of Murano with remarkable precision and artistry. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Unusual Pair Pedestal Studio Pottery Cups Painted with Fish and Crab
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and interesting pair studio pottery pedestal cups hand painted with fish and a crab, possibly Japanese with impressed seal marks and dating fro...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Sigmoid Shaped Glass Vessel by Monica Bratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
An sigmoid shaped bowl of sapphire blue glass, by Monica Bratt for Holmgaard Glass. Textured finish to the glass from the making process.
One small imperfection on the underside, o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Vase "DOLLY" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase DOLLY handcrafted in platinum
cod. BD001
measures: H. 95.0 cm. - Dm. 42.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Red
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Hajimo Kato Hand Built Wood Fired Twin Handled Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite, is this Japanese hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form by Hajimo Kato (b.1947) dating from...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Aniela Platter / Circus / Ecru / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny ball-shaped handle gain a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Globe Vase S/N0000636 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 Vase is a round, capacious piece produced using the Raku technique, resulting in a beauti...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Curt Magnus Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Glumslöv, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Vase Vessel Decorative Abstract Sculpture Organic Shape White Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble.
Vase dimension: D 30 x H 67 cm. Available in different marbles.
Limited edition of 35.
Each vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
21st Century by Arch. E. Mari "Torre" Design Marble Sculpture Vase Centerpiece
By Enzo Mari
Located in massa, IT
Marble sculpture vase "TORRE" designed by E. Mari
Size: Diameter cm. 14 x 39 height.
Materials: White Carrara
Designed by: Enzo Mari.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Lene Regius small Handcrafted Ceramic Vase with Yellow Glaze and Graphic Motif
Located in Kastrup, DK
Handcrafted ceramic vase glazed in coral, red and yellow colors and a graphic motif in black and white. Height: 11,5 cm.
Signed on the bottom.
Lene Regius is a Danish ceramic art...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
James Van Deurzen Signed Postmodern Memphis Multicolored Art Glass Vase Vessel
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A 1990 signed James Van Deurzen art glass sculpture. This piece of art glass is handblown and signed by the studio artist James Van Deurzen. It features a wonderful Memphis style, wi...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Sinfonia Up Natural' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
This pine wood vase is designed by the Italian studio Sovrappensiero and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The vase has a glass inser...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Turned Wood Pine Vase 'Sinfonia Up Natural' Made in Italy
Located in Milan, IT
This pine wood vase is designed by the Italian studio Sovrappensiero and handmade for Hands on Design by Lorenzo Franceschinis, a talented artistic turner. The vase has a glass inser...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Twin Handled Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. The st...
Category
20th Century English Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite battuto vase features a luxurious matte grey exterior with a unique textured pattern reminiscent of a lunar surface. Handcrafted by master ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Pearlescent Opalescent White Iridescent Hand Blown Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Pearlescent Opalescent White Iridescent Hand Blown Art Glass Flower Vase. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 8 Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
David Whitehead La Borne set of three colored ceramics vases contemporary art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead
Realised circa 2010
Set of three ceramic vases signed by David Whitehead
Original perfect conditions
Number one height 16 cm
Number two height 16 cm
Number 3 heig...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Small Danish vase in white, black, green and red art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s.
Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard’s...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
New Modern Vase in White and Black Marbles, creator Matteo Cibic, Stock
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in white Michelangelo and black Marquinia marbles.
Size: 27.3 x 38.4 x 7.3 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pietro, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Blue Art Glass Bottle Handmade by Staffan Gellerstedt at Studio Glashyttan 1980s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and 'one of a kind' vase / bottle made by Staffan Gellerstedt in 1988 at Studio Glashyttan in Ahus Sweden. This masterpiece in...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Large Green Coloured Glass Vase, Signed by Winnowski, Biot, France, 1990s
Located in Munich, DE
Created and signed by Raymond Winnowski in Biot, France. This artist is know as one of the masters of creative glass blowing, creating bubbles captured in glass. This piece is in per...
Category
1990s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Salviati Murano Glass Vase “Sommerso” Signed
By Salviati
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Massi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pair Of Contemporary Flower Vases, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk, Baluster Urn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary flower vases. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson.
Eye-catching hues with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
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.