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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in red designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for any room...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Yemen Geometric Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Ettore Sottsass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with geometric, circular shaped body and triangular neck and base. Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1994. Featured in coral red, milk-white, black and light green col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Apple Green and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Opalino Glass Vase in Horizon 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
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Apple Green by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in apple green designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement piece for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Straw by Fabio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with oval body and neck and engraved facial expression designed by Fabio in 2016. Featured in straw colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or str...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Bolle Tall Glass Vase in Grey and Blue-Green by Tapio Wirkkala
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in grey and blue-green designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room.
Dimensions: 10 cm diameter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art 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
Riflessi Transparent Blown Glass Vase by Böijte–Bottari
Located in Milan, IT
Riflessi is a project by Böjte-Bottari for Paola C. presented in 2017.
This vase is designed to accommodate all types of flowers, and it is made in blown borosilicate glass. The col...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Black Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the black patina.
Each bronze is hand crafted in France and is signed.
Can be used as vas...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
New Modern Soap Holder in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
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
New Modern Small Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses.
Size: 12.6 x 11 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis S, Pyxis collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Zibul "I Piccoli" Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Zibul Murano contemporary mouth blown clear glass vase with streaks of ivory and red.
Part of the I Piccoli collection which originates from the idea of offering a col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Wall Vase Made of Brass, Handcrafted in Chicago, Designed by Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these handcrafted wall vases are perfect as an individual home accessory. Made of brass and hand-patinated, the wall vase can be massed to create a wall full of flowers or accenting an individual bud on a wall. The cylinder attached on the bottom comes off, allowing the user to clean and pour...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Lugo, IT
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
Hannah Hansdotter “Stucco Print” Blue/White Opac Hand Blown Glass Vase, 2017
By Hannah Hansdotter
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish artist's Hannah Hansdotter was born in 1984 and has emerged as one of our most interesting glass artists of today. She is based in her studios in Kosta and Boda and has p...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Costantini Diego Modern Real Gold Made Murano Glass Vase with Dragonflies
By Costantini
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
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Venini, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Colorful Ceramic Giraffe Urns, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Giraffe Urns by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a breathtaking testament to African craftsmanship, meticulously hand-painted and hand-sculpted in South Africa.
Craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Green and White Peking Glass Vase - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Chinese Green and White Peking Glass Vase - Pair
Each vase measures: 5.75 wide x 5.75 deep x 11.75 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Jjirasi Vase #05. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #05, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 3.9 in. H x 4.7 in. W x 4.7 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
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
Jean Hastings Art Studio Pottery Bottle Form Vase
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Slender Jean Hastings handcrafted glazed ceramic vase. Featuring a lipped bottle form, vertically heavily striated detail, Camel, Beige, Cocoa, Brown coloration and White translucent...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Jjirasi Vase #06. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #06, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 6.6 in. H x 3.5 in. W x 3.5 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
Jjirasi Vase #07. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #07, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 9 in. H x 7.8 in. W x 7.8 in. D
Weight: 5kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writte...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
20th Century Murano Glass Bottle, Made in Italy
Located in PALERMO, IT
Murano glass bottle, made in Italy. 70's design.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass
NANA Plum purple Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
NANA Yellow Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Irena Vase Denim blue by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of noble ceramics and, in its classic and fully functional form, is an artistic addition t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Irena Vase / Yellow by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of noble ceramics and, in its classic and fully functional form, is an artistic addition t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Murano 'Canne' Glass Vaporizer, Perfume Bottle and Powder Boxes Set by La Fenice
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century Italian Murano 'canne' glass vanity set: vaporizer, perfume bottle and two powder boxes by La Fenice
By: Vetreria Artistica La Venice
Material: glass, art glass, M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Vaso in resina Gaetano Pesce
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Blue resin vase designed by Gaetano Pesce and produced by Fish Design Model Nugget
Marchiato alla base, con certificato di autenticità.
Measurements: diameter 18 cm, height 27 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Resin
Jjirasi Vase #04. From the series Jjirasi
By Yongwon Noh
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #04, 2021 by Yongwon Noh
From the series Jjirasi
Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin
Size: 6.6 in. H x 5.5 in. W x 5.5 in. D
Weight: 3kg Unpacked
Unique Piece
Signature writ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Resin, PVC
An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple techniques involved and glass in tones of orange black and yellow colors melting in an ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Daum France Crystal "Pate De Verre" Large Art Glass Iris Flower Vase
By Daum
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Daum France Crystal "Pate De Verre" Large Art Glass Iris Flower Vase
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Majestic Green Onyx Sculpture Vase Subjects Roses Leaves Hand Carved in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale" is not just a vase or rather a sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Pink Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial pink marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Exposure to the acid of citrus fruits can stain ma...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Travertine Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
A substantial travertine bowl with unique structure rests atop a pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables.
Due to the nature of the material, each piece may vary ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Travertine
Wonderful Large French Cut Crystal Baccarat Edith Mid-Century Modern Chunky Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French cut crystal Mid-Century Modern design panel / chunky vase by Baccarat, in the Edith pattern.
Stamped on the bottom
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
A Wonderful Baccarat Cobalt Blue Crystal Oceanie Vase Modern French
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal Oceanie cobalt blue collar vase designed by the French artist Thomas Bastide (born 1954) for Baccarat. Made in France, the vase features a cylindrical barrel stop...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Mid 20th Century Marcello Fantoni Raymor Italian Orange and Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A mid-20th century beige, orange, and brown ceramic vase by sculptor, ceramist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) for Raymor Italy. The brown ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Customizable Hand-crafted Ceramic Vase (Parliament A) by James Hicks
By James Hicks
Located in New York, NY
This meticulously crafted glazed ceramic vase is skillfully handcrafted by James Hicks. The design features a sleek modern rectangle hollow brick form with openings inspired by the a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mario Ferrarini for Bitossi Italian Ceramic Vase Sculpture Centerpiece 2010s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase sculpture centrepiece “Vasi Litigati” series designed by Mario Ferrarini and produced by Bitossi.
The vase consists of two parts, a cilindric base and a ‘hat’ th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Clear Scent Bottle entitled "La Nu Flacon" by Marie-Claude Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
An excellent clear and frosted glass scent bottle by Lalique. The dome shape scent bottle etched with petals and full with original Lalique perfume with decorative stopper in the for...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pulegoso glass vase
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano blown glass vase pulegoso master Sergio Costantini
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Blue blown glass vase
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Blue Murano blown glass vase
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Murano glass jug
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Venetian art glass carafe.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Evase by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Evase by Rick Owens,
2007
Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 18 cm
Materials: bronze
Weight: 4.2 kg
Available in black, gold and nitrate finish.
Rick Owe...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Boch Keramis, Belgium. Large ceramic vase. White glaze. Modernist design
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Boch Keramis, Belgium. Large ceramic vase. White glaze. Modernist design. Geometric pattern.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In perfect condition with a minor firing flaw on the top.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Parrot Tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the exquisite Ceramic Parrot Tureen, a masterpiece crafted by the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. This unique creation not only serves...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of blown glass vases
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Pair of Murano blown glass vases a chalcedony
Category
2010s European Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
I go in Murano glass
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Vado in Murano blown glass.Contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Silver bowl
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Murano glass pulegoso bowl and silver leaf
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Leopard Urn, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the magnificent Ceramic Leopard Urn, a masterpiece born from the skilled hands of Senzo Duma Ceramics in the heart of South Africa. Crafted with meticulous attention to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Murano/Venini, Italy. Large hand-blown ochre yellow art glass vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano/Venini, Italy.
Large hand-blown ochre yellow art glass vase. Triple gourd-shaped.
Ca. 1970.
Perfect condition.
Label.
Dimensions: Height 47.0 cm x Diameter 12.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Tall Santa Vase made in Spain with Hand Marbled White and Terracotta Clay.
By Tina Vaia
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Introducing our exquisite tall elegant Santa vase, a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Standing proudly, this vase embodies sophistication and grace, making it ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
1980s Dino Martens Style Modernist Blue Murano Glass with Murrine Inserts Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular blue Murano glass vase with murrine inserts in the style of Dino Martens, made in Italy in the 1980s, it's a unique piece. The vase is a captivating and exquisite piece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Murano Glass, Murrine
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.
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