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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Salta Rectangular Small Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Brown Onyx
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

1960s Modernist Amber Glass Belgian Vase by Val Saint Lambert
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Belgian Vase by Val Saint Lambert is a stunning example of mid-century design and craftsmanship. Its unique combination of form, color, and texture makes it a striking centerpie...
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Kjell Bolinder Swedish Manganese Glazed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Kjell Bolinder (Swedish, b.1942) was born in the Hoganas area in the south of Sweden and comes from a long line of ceramicists dating back to 1830. He started his own pottery at Hoga...
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Oval Bud Vase by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Footed oval-shaped vase with applied forms & blue glazes. Artist signed on underside.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Alma Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Alma vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 47 x H 44 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Fiberglass

Armani Casa Move Metal Oval Vases Pair
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of Armani Vada Move Metal Oval vases in mate finish. El gang Armani design. Great decor or gift.
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

1980s Modern Dark Brown Ceramic Vase
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Pottery Dark Brown Ceramic Vase 10.38 H x 4.5 Diameter Original vintage nicks chipping present unrestored Refer to images listed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a striking fusion of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary luxury. Expertly created using traditional Mura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Neomurrino" Italian Glass Vase by Barovier & Toso
Located in New York, NY
"Neomurrino" Italian art glass vase by Barovier & Toso. Clear Murano glass with fused marbled Murrine in hues of white and black.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

2 Murano Studio Art Glass Ruffled Satin Mantel Vase Pair Yellow Brown Striped
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of yellow and brown vintage striped satin glass, Murano studio made vases with ruffled top edge.    
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa M Vase Soft Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available Colours: Clea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Pair Vallauris France Table Lights Color Turquoise With Rafia Fringed Shades
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 pair of Table lights from Vallauris France, color turquoise, the initials VF for VALLAURIS FRANCE is given on the bottom and a stamp FRANCE , size: 30cm height x 20cm diameter, Han...
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Spikes White Round Ceramic Vase
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful white round ceramic vase, perfect for displaying your favorite flower arrangements. Offering a unique view from every angle, this round ceramic vase crosses the line between functionality and ornament. Use it as a fully functional flower vase or as an adornment for your home. All vases...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Hand Blown Murano Vase in Onyx Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant Murano glass vase embodies the sophistication and timeless artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Its deep black hue, contrasted with the crystal-clear glass edges, evokes a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Blue Red
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear blue, matt red Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Other sizes available. Colour...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Unique Ensemble of Bottles, Hand-Sculpted and Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of three steel bottles Signed and numbered vases Measures: small steel bottle 15 x 5 x H 28.5 cm Medium steel bottle 19 x 5 x H 37 cm Large steel bottle 22 x 5 x H 46 cm...
Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Iside I21, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Golden, Size M
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic Vase "CAMILLE-L" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
CAMILLE-L - Ceramic vase handcrafted in bronze code VS055 measures: Height 165.0 cm., diameter 60.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Casa de Familia Bottles by Josep Maria Jujol
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Casa de Familia bottles by Josep Maria Jujol Dimensions: Diameter 13 x Height 27 cm Materials: Glass. He designed the Casa de Familia Bottle in 1912, and more than a ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Black Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial black 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...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Evoking the soft mystery of twilight and the tactile charm of sculptural form, the Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst is a poetic expression of contemporary craftsmanship. Its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Resin Clear Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear and gold. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Picture showing L size. When ordering alternative sizes the prop...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Hand Blown Murano Vase with Emerald Green Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a captivating hand-blown Murano glass vase, an exquisite embodiment of Venetian artistry and elegance. This stunning vase features a unique marbled design with rich, deep...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Solid Block Amber Onyx Handmade Italy Collectible
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 27 x W 22 x H 49 cm. Available in different onyx and marbles. Limited Edition of 35....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Giant Moroccan Jar
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Vintage Giant Moroccan jar with colorful classic Moroccan design motifs.
Category

1970s Moroccan Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist White Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice modernist white porcelain vase by Rosenthal Studio-Linie, circa 1970s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 6"W x 3"D x 6"H. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ruby "English Rose" Hand Carved Porcelain Arts & Crafts Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
"English Rose" hand carved porcelain modern Arts & Crafts pottery vase with ruby glaze. Vase is slip cast into plaster mold. Handcrafted and signed by the artist Christopher Brody. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Decor Large White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern Decor large white happy susto ceramic flower vase by Jaime Hayon Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: D 14 cm x W 33 cm x H 47 cm A cerami...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Gutta Vase CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Gutta Vase CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 24 x D 27 x H 22 cm Materials: Amber blown glass. Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta,...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Miniature Bud Vase 2, Made from Brass and Patinated Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Each of these delicately, handcrafted bud vases is perfect as an individual home accessory or whimsical series. Made of brass and hand tarnished, each bud vase has its own unique for...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Vase Vessel Sculpture Tulip Amber Onyx Marble Collectible Design Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 22 x W 21 x H 49 cm, available in different onyx and marbles....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Venini Monofiore Balloton Extra Large Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton extra large vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel Ceramic
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful impressive Bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed by Weigel and th...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Sphere Vase in Emerald Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano is an extraordinary piece that marries luxurious design with timeless elegance. This stunning glass sphere is a testament to the artistry and skill of its creators, featu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. It his sculpted by organically displacing seventeen indivi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Green Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine crystal is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, blue base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Cra...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand Blown Murano Olive Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a refined masterpiece of contemporary Murano glass craftsmanship. This sleek, olive grey vase exudes sophistication with its geometric precision and seamless design. Enca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand Blown Murano Olive Vase in Grey
Hand Blown Murano Olive Vase in Grey
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"Paper Bag" by California Bronze
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Whimsical "paper bag" made from cast metal from California Bronze. Would make for a fun decorative piece in any interior. Photographed atop a Cappellini sid...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Amethyst Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the sculptural elegance of desert flora, this hand-blown Murano Cactus Vase in grey is a refined expression of organic form and contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of organic form and Venetian mastery, this Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Fern Green with Bubbles radiates tactile poetry and sculptural grace. Its gently ribbed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Italian Art Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large Italian art glass vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful pebble finish and is in very good vintage condition. The vase mea...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Ceramic Blue Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Modern periwinkle blue Japanese vases with octagonal base, pinched waist, and clover like design at neck/top. Marked underneath/bot...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Soft Vessel, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Medium Ceramic Vase by Luis Salaberrial for The Table Project, Spain, 2024
Located in Madrid, ES
This unique ceramic piece is part of The Table Project, a collaborative art initiative developed in Madrid, Spain in 2024. Originally conceived by artist Isidro Blasco, the vase was ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Deneb Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Deneb vase in multicolored glass was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982 for Memphis. Signed “E.Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Ceramic Vase "EVE-L" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
EVE-L - Ceramic vase handcrafted in bronze code VS033. Measures: Height 200.0 cm., diameter. 60.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Matt Moor Head Vase, Handmade in Sicily, Gold Leaf, Colors Customizable
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Boboda Power Amethyst Vase by Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid addition to a Classic living room, eclectic entryway, or modern study, this stunning vase was crafted of crystal in a sublime amethyst color. The deep burgundy hue is encl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Thea3, Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold and Black by Gabriella B
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase THEA3 handcrafted in 24-karat gold combined with black enamel. cod. TT003 measures: height 83.0 - diameter 13.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Clear with a Hint of Rose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of this external sbruffi with hints of rose, a testament to the mastery of traditional glassblowing techniques. This captivating piece is m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 2 Coffee Duck Plate Mini by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 2 coffee duck plate miniby 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L30 / W30 / H9,5 cm Materials: Ceramic ...
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2010s Danish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Green and Black Small Vessel by Ilse Claesson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ilse Margareta Claesson (1907–1999), later known as Ilse Claesson Roempke, was a groundbreaking Swedish ceramist, painter and textile artist, celebrated for her modernist designs roo...
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria Vessel in Oat Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

New Modern Vase L in White Arabescato marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase L in White Arabescato marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti. Available also in Pink Egeo, Black Marquinia, White Onyx marble and in the S version. Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Red Apple-Green Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano 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

Ceramic Vase "Louis" White Matte Glazed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase LOUIS white matte glazed cod. CP300 Measures: H. 160.0 cm. Dm. 40.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Turquoise Small Vase With Flowers by Wilhelm Kåge
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) stands as a central figure in the history of 20th-century Swedish ceramic design. Widely regarded as a pioneer of Swedish modernism, Kåge played a crucial ro...
Category

1950s Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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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