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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Oribe Vessel by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Vintage Murano Antonio da Ros for Cenedese White, Clear Blob Vases or Vessels
Located in North Miami, FL
These very special and unusual vintage Murano vases, vessels and or glass sculptures are by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese and from the 70's. They are each handblown glass and vary in b...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Aphrodite Nude Form in Black
By Jude Jelfs
Located in Richmond, VA
Female nude form ‘Aphrodite’ by Jude Jelfs. Slab-built earthenware with vitreous slips and sgraffito. Glazed inside.
Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Abstract Alto Murano Green Sommerso Glass Vase
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted Murano sommerso green glass vase inspired by the works of Italian abstract artist Alberto Burri. Italy 2023
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
A.V.E.M., Pulegoso Vase, Glass, Italy, 1930s
By A.VE.M
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-coloured Pulegoso glass vase designed and produced by A.V.E.M., Italy, 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Austin Tall Adelina Mottled Marbled Gold Amber Brown Floor Vase Urn 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Austin Adelina tall composite / resin floor urn / vessel shaped vase, mottled with deep brown and metallic gold / amber.
Dimensions:
13"d x 35"h
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Composition
Contemporary Nephrite Jade Small Pebble Pot by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pebble Pot (Small)
Nephrite Jade
Hand Carved
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Jade Labeled: Pebble S01.
Known as the “Stone of Heaven,” Nephrite Jade is...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Jade
Vintage Modern Japanese Studio Ikebana c1950s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful and unique vintage Japanese ceramic Ikebana with a matte glaze, remains of original sticker. Rare design c1950s.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Chuck Lopez Blown Murrine Patchwork Art Glass Vase Entitled "Palapas", 2008
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American art glass vase.
By Chuck Lopez.
Entitled: Palapas
In the form of a very tall tapered vase constructed of cased alternating ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Textured Angles Vessel, Usa
Located in New York, NY
In a career spanning over 30 years, New York City artist Christopher Russell has devoted himself to creating unique works of art, functional design...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
By Berndt Friberg, a stoneware vase with glaze rhythms in tones of purple and blue. Very interesting turtleneck. Signed Friberg, with the studio hands mark and date (1967).
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Toyo Modernist Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Toyo Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Barbotine Style Ceramic Flower Vase signed Debra Betancourt
Located in Miami, FL
A fine hand-crafted ceramic vase bowl with high relief in the manner of Pair of Antique Barbotine Vases from France by Jean Pointu.
Work is titled "Poppies" and signed by the artist, Debra Betancourt, see detailed photographs.
This multicolored barbotine style ceramic flower vase...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1980’s Vintage Jaru Monumental Pink Crackle Vase
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic artisan made huge ceramic vase fired in a pink crackle glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mini Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Bronze Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a perfect size to serve as a mu...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Triangle Shaped Art Glass Vase by Murano
By Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Large triangle shaped art glass vase by Murano, circa 1970s. It is wonderful very heavy piece with a light yellow and a blue rim. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Volcanic Vase by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass
for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino.
Red glazed ceramic.
Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Lancel Silver Plated Vase, France 1960's
By Lancel Paris
Located in New York, NY
Cubist-inspired Lancel vase in silver-plated brass, hallmarks on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Miniature "Open Minds" Art Glass Vase by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature "Open Minds" art glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1980s. This beautiful piece is hand painted and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Red Glaze Ceramic Vase with Black Matte Exterior by Bitossi, c. 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in New York City, NY
Red glaze ceramic vase with black matte exterior by Bitossi, Italy, c. 1960s. Marked on the underside.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set/4 Ceramic Vases w/ Leather, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Philip Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes four waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed toget...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Royal Blue And White Glass Fluted Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Glass royal blue and white glass vase. It depicts a tall fluted royal blue glass base adorned with two rings made of the same ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
1970's Jaru Monumental White Ceramic Vase
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic artisan made sculptural ceramic vase fired in a white glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 6.
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
Blackened and waxed iron
This is a unique architectural object made entirely of iron. J.M. Szymanski uses a unique process of metal sculpting to ...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Steel, Iron
Swedish Designer, Vase, Stone, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A fossil-stone vase, designed and produced in Gotland, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Saint Louis Glass Honyecomb & Millefiori Paperweight Vase or Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare French paperweight vase.
By the St. Louis Glass Company.
With a paperweight base with spaced millefiori canes on a white muslin ground suppo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Steuben Crystal or Glass Palace Model No. 8354 Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase.
By Steuben.
The Palace vase model no. 8354.
Designed by Donald Pollard in 1977.
With a classic vasiform shape.
Sim...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Rio Green, Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Glass Vessel by Diego Olivero Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Design by Diego Olivero Studio using borosilicate glass.
Each piece is unique and made to order, please considered some slight variations.
Featured in Architectural Digest and Elle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
1980's Modern Sculptural Pink Crackle Vase by Jaru
By Jaru
Located in West Chester, PA
A fantastic artisan made two-handled sculptural ceramic vase fired in a pink crackle glaze finish by the California pottery company Jaru.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Spiky Ceramic Vase By LGS Studio
By LGS Studio
Located in Norwalk, CT
A tall ceramic stacked totem-like vase by Los Angeles based LGS Studio. This one of a kind hand-made piece features a mottled glaze from off white to light mocha. It is meticulously hand carved with ceramic spikes. This vessel stands alone beautifully as a sculptural piece or can act as a functional item for tall branches or long-stemmed flowers. May not be 100% water tight. Please use a cork coaster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Ceramic Serving Bowl
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
1990s Blue Ribbon Italian Art Glass Murano Swirl Vase signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1994 Blue Ribbon Italian Art Glass Murano Swirl Vase signed
4.25 h x 2.38 diameter
Original vintage condition
See images provided.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 5
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
Blackened and waxed iron
Mathematically designed and hand-wrought, this vessel uses 10-facets to help form this unique object that adds depth and...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Steel, Iron
Waves Bronze Vessel by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Flowing Ceramic Vase by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bitossi vase with matching teak bowl.
Incredible glaze on the vase.
Dimensions listed are for the vase.
Sold as a decorative set (vase & bowl).
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
Large Modernist Signed Art Pottery Vase by Rafael Saifulin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed 20th Century studio art pottery vase.
By Rafael Saifulin.
With and elongated, asymmetrical tulip form top supported by a trapezoidal base.
Having a patchwork surface and one section with the profile of a woman's face.
Rafael Saifulin is a noted Finnish-Russian sculptor...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Brown and Green Glazed Ceramic Stoneware Vase
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning, irregularly shaped brown ceramic vase in earthen brown, green, and blue tones. Signed on the underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ivory Ceramic Vessel by Natan Moss
Located in Norwalk, CT
A visually stunning architectural vase by Natan Moss. This unusual ceramic vase has hand carved projections and is part of Natan's Artificial Intelligence collection. The ivory color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Contemporary Stark Rough Carved Blackened Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
15 facets form this unique object. Mathematically designed and hand-wrought. Not water safe.
Our products are fabricated and finished by hand, s...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pollinator, Vase by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Footed orb-shaped vase form with applied discs. Blue, brown & cream colored glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Important French 60's Glazed Ceramic Vase by Max Idlas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important French 60's glazed ceramic vase by Max Idlas (1932-2019). Signed.
Born in Marseille in 1932, the self-taught Idlas opened his first pottery workshop...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Glacier Vase 1, by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Abstract form with blue glazes & applied discs. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Curt Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue and brown semi-glazed stoneware vase, designed and produced by Curt Addin, Glumslöv, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Beehive Vessel by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 4.
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Blackened and waxed iron
This is a unique architectural object made entirely of iron. J.M. Szymanski uses a unique process of metal sculpting to ...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Steel, Iron
Washed Textured Vase by Alex Muradian
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Alex Muradian's ceramics capture the essence of his experiences in both the English countryside and the coastal beaches where he currently resides. Each piece is handbuilt, showcasin...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass vase, large Pulegoso work , gold leaf .
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a superb Murano vase in Pulegoso glass, one documented in Marc Heiremans book , art work 1932- 1973, this piece seems as early as 1940's .
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mandruzzato Vintage Murano Red and Yellow Sommerso Faceted Glass Vase Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful vintage Murano glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato is in the Sommerso layering of faceted glass in red and yellow with a clear base. Italian, hand blown and from the ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Ceramic Pedestal Bowl by LGS Studio
By LGS Studio
Located in Norwalk, CT
A stunning ceramic footed bowl in a lava glaze by Los Angeles based LGS Studio. This beautiful bowl is a great example of the intricacy of their work. It has Mid-Century inspired tac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"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
Materials
Art Glass
Large Scale Handblown Murano Frosted & Textured Graphite Vase
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist large vase was handblown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a cylin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vernal Blue Porcelain Vase 1 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed porcelain. Footed orb-shaped vase with applied circular forms. Blue and green glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Important French Glazed Ceramic Vase by Jacques Pouchain - Atelier Dieulefit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important French ceramic vase by Jacques Pouchain / Atelier Dieulefit in cream glaze with brown geometric decor.
Signed.
Jacques Pouchain (1925-2015) left Paris and set up a studio...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Red, Charcoal, Orange Sommerso Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare and heavy Italian Murano hand blown glass vase or vessel is by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese and is vintage from the 70's. It is flat cut polished top and has the sommer...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Kerstin Hörnlund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
By Rörstrand
Located in High Point, NC
A grey-glazed stoneware vase, designed by Kersin Hörnlund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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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