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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Caleb Siemon Hand-Blown Striped Heart Bud Vase
By Caleb Siemon
Located in New York, NY
Caleb Siemon hand-blown striped heat-shaped bud vase, signed. Measures: 6" H x 7.5" W.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Modern Murano Art Glass Torso Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern Murano art glass sculptural vase in shape of a female torso. The piece was likely manufactured during the 1980s and has gold inclusions. Mounted atop a circular stone ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Dot Design
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Richly colored Emerald green Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Av Mazzega Italian Model S 510 Glass and Steel Mount Vase
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A model S 510 glass vase with steel mount designed by the Italian designer Aldo Nason (born 1920) for Mazzega. Made in Murano, Italy, the vase has a tall tubular glass vessel squeez...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Hand Blown Deep Blue Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue color Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023
This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. Thsi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Topaz Murano Glass Vase With Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Tone on tone Topaz Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in Topaz glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy 2023.
This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. I...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase
By Lalique
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase.
Category
1990s French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Green and White Art Glass Murano Handkerchief Vase
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief vase with some small air bubbles in the glass. Dreamy green and white. Measures: 13" wide and 7.5" tall. A beautiful piece ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
This rippled glass vase has streaks of blue and dark green on a pale green color field. It contains a make...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Handcrafted Ivory Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ivory ceramics, handmade in New York
2 pieces
1. 4 in x 6.5 in
2. 4 in x 4 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Daum Style Cameo Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Daum Style Cameo Glass Vase, green forest landscape on clear ground, marked "A" to underside. 16" H x 4.75" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Silver Travertine by Le Lampade
Designed and made in Italy
This item can be can be custom made up on request.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Multicolor Murano Style Confetti Swirl Art Glass Vase
Located in East Quogue, NY
Elegant vintage multicolor Murano style End-of-Day swirl confetti 1970s bulb-shaped art glass vase with cinched neck and ruffle top.
A lovely, colorful, modern piece.
Excellent v...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Black Grecian Portuguese Ceramic Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Grecian vase made with matte black Portuguese ceramic
Fitted with angular white powder coated handles
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Murano Blown Irregular Shaped Plum Low Vase, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful one of a kind artisan blown irregular block-shaped low vase/bowl with large controlled bubbles to one side and center floating orb shape in layers of plum and citron execut...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase harmonizes colored and clear crystals, giving this art deco vase the title of "home jewelry." Its traditional crafting and h...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Rustic Clay and Acrylic Metallic Vessel by Jay Stroman
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary rustic clay and acrylic metallic vessel crafted by Jay Strommen is a striking fusion of traditional materials and modern artistic innovation.
Clay forms the base mate...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Acrylic
Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Murano Vase in Frosted Turquoise
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted frosted Agean blue and green ancient Roman style g...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Multi Color Pink Vase Murano Style
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful art glass vase with a style that is reminiscent of Murano glassware. Murano glass is known for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant, multi-colored designs, oft...
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Small Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY SMALL VASE
The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY MEDIUM VASE
The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Antique Marble Verigated Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Marble Variegated Vase measures approx - 5.5 diameter x 13.5 high
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Pottery Vase With Drip Paint
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pottery Vase With Drip Paint. Wonderful texture that is accentuated by the precise paint. There are many different tones flow thought the exterior leading the seer downward or upward...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
STELLA MEDIUM
Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a marker for the water line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY LARGE VASE
The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
STELLA LARGE VASE
Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a marker for the water ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Vases Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Albany Small, Medium & Large Vases - Set of 3 Glass
This set of 3 designer vases looks beautiful together or alone and makes an eye-catching addition to any shelf or table in your h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Powder Painted Vase With Rope Top Rung
Located in Pasadena, CA
Powder Painted Vase with rope Top Rung. Measures approx - 13 diameter x 21 high
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Clear Czech Glass Modern Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSSI VASE LARGE
From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticular effect of the fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Giraffe Vase by Ardmore Ceramics – a magnificent fusion of art and functionality. This large ceramic vase, hand-sculpted by the talented V...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Large & Medium Fluted Glass Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Stella Vases Large & Medium - set of 2
Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSSI VASE MEDIUM
From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticular effect of the fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Large & Medium Clear Glass Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Rossi Vases Large & Medium - set of 2
From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
"Mantova" Matte Black Vase
By Miri Mara
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Studio pottery. Using a traditional technique of clay slab to fashion all the vases models slip cast and hand finished with layers of glaze and multiple firings. Sculptural and functional design, interior is glazed as well.
Available in matte black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this bronze vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary ...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Signed Earth Tone Raku Pottery Handled Vase
Signed, Deal with Cypher Mark, #181
A striking large signed earth tone Raku pottery-handled vase, signed 'Deal, #181, with a distin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Ceramic Monkey Vase, a unique creation by Moshe Sello, inspired by the lively monkeys of Ardmore farm. Hand-sculpted in South Africa, Moshe skillfully craf...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass cylinder vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature of this vase, subtle variations in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern Black Ceramic Vase by Haeger, 1985
By Haeger
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek modern black enameled ceramic vase by Haeger, 1985.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass stem vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Undulating Hand-Pierced Limited Edition Earthenware Vase by Gilles Caffier
Located in Edison, NJ
Undulating free-form earthenware vase with graduated hand-piercings by Gilles Caffier. In off-white earthenware. The vase somes with a glass insert for flowers. From and edition of 9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Kartell U Shine Vase in Smoke by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Eugeni Quitllet designs a precious collection of decorative vases made of transparent PMMA. The line is composed of a vase and a table centre, distinctive for their elegant geometry ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind.
As a result of the product...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, 1979
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fascinating Stephen Smyers, California 1979 modern art glass hand-blown vase. This beautiful handmade glass is unique compared to anything created in his studio.
This vase features a hollow and elegant bulbous sculptural form crafted from clear glass, with a submerged filigree in white, orange, blue, and brown that resembles the lines of a feather. It is a substantial and weighty piece, and the quality and craftsmanship are excellent, with clean, modern lines and clarity and depth to the glass. The vase is engraved underside: Smyers 79.
Measurements: 4 in diameter (10.5 cm) x 5 in high (13 cm).
Note: Glass Artisan Stephen Smyers is one of the true innovators of the contemporary glass movement. For more than thirty-five years, the simple elegance of Smyers Glass...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Kawa Vase 7.2 Multicolored SAMPLE, organic, ceramic, porcelain, glazed, abstract
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Organically shaped porcelain vase with abstract multicolored glaze on the exterior surface.
This item is a SECOND QUALITY item. This piece came out of the kiln with a crack on the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Signed Hand Made Stoneware Vase
Located in Ross, CA
Small ceramic hand made earthenware vase, signed by the potter. Painted in drip glaze and geometric shapes of cream, and tones of blue.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt Medium Baluster Signed Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Baccarat Harcourt medium baluster signed crystal vase.
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Bronze and Ceramic Light Blue Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Bronze and Ceramic Light Blue Vase
This vase measures: 13.5 wide x 9 deep x 19 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. We...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Trio of STACKED Fluted Vessels, by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Listing is for the Grouping of Three STACKED Fluted Vessels. All three vessels are identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...
Ornate Bronze and Ceramic White Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Ornate Bronze and Ceramic White Vase
This vase measures: 11.5 wide x 8 deep x 17.75 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possibl...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Studio Ceramic Stoneware Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive studio ceramic vase has a tall narrow shape, brown, with an outer glossy glaze and speckled white detailing. The cylindrical form contains an unglazed area at the neck ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
Art Glass Vase With Marine Scenes
Located in New York, NY
Art glass vase with layered marine scenes of fish and coral reefs, the underside etched with partially legible signature, "New.... ARV 2920" and dated "98."
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Nicaraguan Modern Ceramic Vase w/ Butterfly Motif
Located in New York, NY
Modern Nicaraguan ceramic pottery vase hand-painted with polychrome butterflies and of double gourd form with sand-blasted base, apparently unsigned.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Nicaraguan Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
In-Stock, Set of 3 White Ceramic Vases & Dish, Luft Tanaka, Porcelain, Organic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A grouping of one-of-a-kind Kawa Series items that are handcrafted by Luft Tanaka Studio by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds.
Sold as a set of 3 items: 2 vases and a catch...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
V. Nason & C Venetian Murano Glass Vase ca.1980s
Located in New York, NY
V. Nason & C (Vizenzo Nason e Compagnia) Venetian Murano Glass vase, of waisted trumpet form in straw colored glass, apparently unsigned, but with original label, ca. 1980s.
Dealer:...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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