Modern Vases
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Gold
Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the nitrate patina.
Originally designed in 2012.
Each ...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Sasa Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb work of art handcrafted of clay, this stunning vase depicts in a detailed way the masculine features of a Moor's head, adorned with fruit and flowers. Typical of the Sicilia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Medium Millebolle Murano Glass Vases by Luca Nichetto
Located in Venezia, IT
The large air bubbles embedded in these glass vases create delicate color and transparency variations, adding lightness to their geometries. These vases Stand out for their pure and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Yapacunchi Artisan Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic Yapacunchi artisan vase will make a statement with its form and use of mixed metals in the glaze.
Note: Signed on verso.
Category
1970s Ecuadorean Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Small Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
The Dew vase is made in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by reques...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pepper Vase Medium Size in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Pepper Vase Medium Size in Cast Bronze from Elan Atelier
The Pepper vases are cast in solid bronze using the lost wax method. Available in several sizes and finishes.
Dimensions/
S...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
The Dew vase is made in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by reque...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Small Drops Lucido Vase in Murano Glass by Renzo Stellon
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished blown glass vase made with the rigadin technique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Large Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Large Dew Vase in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier
The Dew vase is crafted in our atelier utilizing the lost wax casting technique. Various sizes and custom finishes are available by req...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Blue and Gold Leaf Sicilian Vase, Designed by Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This one of a kind vase is a contemporary interpretation of the Sicilian Moor woman, an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Olivia Hurricane Large in Cast Bronze and Glass from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Olivia Hurricane Size Large in Cast Bronze and Glass from Elan Atelier
Olivia Hurricane in lost wax cast bronze with glass shade from Elan Atelier. Bespoke sizes and custom finishes...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Nº 5 Contemporary Glazed White & Gold Ceramic Showtime 10' Vase by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime vases by Jaime Hayon are the most iconic in BD’s catalogue. After completing 10 years, the vases have a new white enamel finish with decorations in 24 carat gold. Talent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Ceramic Vase "MERLINO" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase MERLINO - cod. GL050
handcrafted in 24-karat gold, white glazed inside
measures: Height 90.0 cm., diameter 28.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Meji Bronze Amphora, Japan, 1868-1912
Located in Roma, IT
This Meji bronze amphora is a superb bronze vase decorated with the depiction of flowers and frogs and on the sides a phoenix. A Japanese vase of the Me...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Bowl Cup, Gold Color, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG participates in creating very distinct environments, spaces in which you can escape from reality; to seek refuge whilst expressing your personality; spaces in which you can breath...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
White, Orange and Gold Sicilian Terracotta Vase Designed by Stefania Boemi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This mythology inspired vase has been crafted entirely by hand in terracotta, painted with a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ceramic Vase "ASHA" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase handcrafted in 24-karat gold
ASHA - code VS080,
measures: height 98.0 cm., diameter 58.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Large, 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
Materials
Resin
Ceramic Vase "BRIX" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase hand-finished in 24-karat gold
BRIX, code CA030, measures: H. 50.0 cm., Dm. 18.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase "HARSHA" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase handcrafted in 24-karat gold.
HARSHA - code VS090
measures: H. 148.0 cm., Dm. 58.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Vase The Bud Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Bud
Color: Bronze
Size: 22 x 16 x 15H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Centu...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Small Polished Bronze Vase by Monique Gerber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small polished bronze vase by Monique Gerber. Signed.
Solid cast and hand polished bronze. Heavy piece.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Ghidini 1961 Jack Fruit Sculptural Vase by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Jackfruit is a numbered vases edition, an object that for its exclusivity completes every environment with its strong sculptural presence. The vases are available in two different fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Nº 3 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime 10' Vase by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime vases by Jaime Hayon are the most iconic in BD’s catalogue. After completing 10 years, the vases have a new white enamel finish with decorations in 24 carat gold. Talent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Massimo White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Flower Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Massimo flower vase by LATOxLATO is the expression of exquisite Italian craftsmanship. It is entirely made in Italy and it is handcrafted by the best Italian artisans who mold one pi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Bronze Vase The Cocoon Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative New Metal
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Cocoon
Color: Bronze
Size: 20 x 9 x 25.5H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid C...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Larry Lubow Three Footed Bowl
By Larry Lubow
Located in North Miami, FL
Larry Lubow is a contemporary California artist; his sculptures are ceramic and metal. This is a stunning large bowl with thick gold crackle glaze overlay. His work can be viewed in ...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Bronze Vase The Stem Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Stem
Color: Bronze
Size: 10Ø x 38.5H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Centur...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Ordini Narrow Vase with Cabadt Blue and Bronze Color by Analogia Project
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ordini is a playful and surprising interpretation of classical architectural orders. The workmanship of the vases recalls the mouldings of vitruvian orders in which decorative architectural features become an ornamental element that plays with the cylindrical volume of the vase. The collection includes three elements; a broad vase, a narrow vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Marcello White Ceramic and 24-Karat Gold Details Handcrafted Flower Vase
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
Marcello flower vase by LATOxLATO is inspired by the classical Italian architectural elegance and it is made of white ceramic with luxurious details in 24-karat gold that highlight i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Bronze Vase The Gourd Mid Century Rhythm André Fu Living Decorative Metal New
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Gourd
Color: Bronze
Size: 14Ø x 42H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Century...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase "MUSE" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase MUSE
cod. VS222
handcrafted in 24-karat gold
and white glazed inside
measures:
H 185.0 cm.
Dm. 27.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Multi Colour Stack Vase with Hand Painted Burnished Gold Piece, Soup Bowl
By Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
Stack begins a partnership between Paul Smith and 1882 Ltd. and forms part of an on-going relationship. Each piece in the Stack collection is unique making each stack a work of art. Stack is a special series of vessels, appearing as a stack of plates, yet functioning as a vase, with each ‘plate’ hand glazed in colours inspired by Paul Smith’s iconic stripes.
To produce Stack requires a complex process from making each individual stacking element of Fine bone china, through to the highly skilled colour matching and application. On making each plate, after the first kiln (1250 C), they are then glazed and fired again (1060 C). They are water jet cut to provide the vase cavity, hand glazed in each one of the 40 colours of multi stripe and then fired again. The elements are then put back in the stack and placed in the kiln for the third time and fired again, which allows the glaze to fuse together the elements to create the finished Stack. Finally a hand painted burnished gold piece...
Category
2010s English Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Ghidini 1961 Nowhere Bullet Vase in Rose Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape of this exquisite casted copper vase is that of a giant bullet. The whimsical etching decorating the side of the vase is evocative of a wild trip across the US.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Oval Vase Mocenigo, Muranese Glass, Gold 24-Karat and Orange, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Deep focus on craftsmanship and made in Italy are emphasized by Muranese glass that characterizes several new products. The oldest hand-made ability worldwide known is nowadays one o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Ghidini 1961 Tornado Sculptural Vase in Bronze by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Spiral of brass, a dizzying vortex of reflected light. A thousand liquid rings rise from a hypothetical sea, expand and crown themselves with fragrant flowers. It’s a highly evocativ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Small Polished Bronze Vase by Monique Gerber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small polished bronze vase by Monique Gerber. Signed.
Solid cast and hand polished bronze. Heavy piece.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Ghidini 1961 Joe & Ema Medium Vase in Rose Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vase available in brass or rose gold finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Gold Collection Vase by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A beautiful vase in plexiglass with fragments of gold foil designed by Andrea Branzi e produced by Superego Editions. Limited editions nine pieces. Signed and numbered. Prototype.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Plexiglass
Ghidini 1961 Ema & Lou Tall Vase in Rose Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vase available in brass or rose gold finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Ghidini 1961 Gil & Luc Small Vase in Rose Gold Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vase available in brass or rose gold finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
J. Johnston Bronze Vessel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dynamic composition of curved and angled surfaces with lovely natural patina and warm, bronze tone. Signed.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase by Jaime Hayon 24 carat gold details
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Showtime vases by Jaime Hayon are the most iconic in BD’s catalogue. For the 10th anniversary of the Hayon's Showtime collection BD asked the designer to come up with a new speic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Reduction Vessel #4 Faceted Carved and Polished Bronze Piece Unique Collectible
By Henry Norris
Located in Vancouver, BC
Reduction series vessels are process driven collectible design, handmade from solid silicon bronze. Our process is as follows:
1) The blank is hand carved by the designer, reduced from a large block of foam
2) Foam is used as a pattern for cutting of sheet bronze that forms the faceted surface
3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze, Sheet Metal, Metal
Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern vases 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 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 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, 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 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 $993.
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