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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
Sculptural Ceramic Vases in Metallic Grey Glaze
Located in London, GB
Pair of decorative sculptural vases with soft metal blue-grey glaze in different sizes have a modern geometric shape. They will perfectly stage flowers or plants. In unused condition...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Small Duckling Tray in Blue Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful.
Available in two s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Flower Vase
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays.
Our pieces are made...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Masuo Ojima Signed Large Japanese Asian Wood Fired Studio Pottery Ceramic Vase
By Masuo Ojima
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite engaging wood-fired ceramic pottery vase by Japanese-American master potter Masuo Ojima. The texture and color shifts from silver greys to blues, coppers, and g...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass
for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino.
Black glazed ceramic.
Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Contemporary Artistic Ceramic Canopo Taurus Black Green Vase by Amaaro
By Amaaro
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Questo vaso in ceramica disegnato e prodotto da Amaaro si ispira direttamente ai vasi canopi egizi; è una reinterpretazione ironica e contemporanea di un oggetto ancestrale, nume tut...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II L Vase Soft Resin Green Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available
Colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Pair of Tessellated Marble and Brass Vases
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated marble with brass inlay vases by Maitland Smith.
A very elegant and stylised pair with stepped design with brass banded inlay.
G...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in clear and red glass. Modern form.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in clear and red glass. Modern form.
Approximately 1960s.
Label.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 20.9 cm x W 10.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Umi Raku Pottery Vase - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi (海) - (n) sea
Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Light Amaretto Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in light amaretto, size small, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set Salta Rectangular Flower Vases, Alpaca Silver & Onyx Stone
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions :
15,3 x 5,5 x 20 cm // 6" x 2,1" x 7,8"
16,5 x 24,8 cm // 6,5" x 9,8"
17,3 x 8 X 30 Cm//3.1" X 6.8" X 11.8"
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjecti...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Nikko Raku Pottery Vase, Smoked Raku, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nikko ( 日光 ) - (n) sunlight
Our Nikko vase is a bulbous little one and perfect for those wanting to decorate small spaces without using up too much space. This vase sports a flatten...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Large and Shapely Pair of Murano Butter-Cream Cased Glass Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and shapely pair of Murano 1970s butter-cream cased glass vases; each tall vase with long flaring neck above a bulbous body; the white vase encased in a yellow cased glass.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Scavo Murano Glass and Bronze Vase by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso
By Silvia Buscaroli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase with decorative patinated bronze handles.
Part of the Trozzelli designed by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte.
Measurements: 17.5” high...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
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
Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
The Sailor vase by project 213A has been designed in 2020 and was launched in 2021.
This glaze has a rough almost sandy texture and comes in a soft beige oat colour
Handmade in Por...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
New Modern Vase in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in Black Marquinia, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles.
Size: 20 x 12 x 32 cm, 7.9 x 4.7 x 12.6 in, smooth finishing. Comm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Baykal Flower Vase, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Baykal Flower Vase was originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1982.
Marco Zanini was born in Trento in 1954. He graduated in architecture at the University of Florence and perfects...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Suzu Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu (鈴) ~ (n) bell
Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Pierre Culot Off White Ceramic 'Citroën' Vase, Belgium, circa 1970, Signed
By Pierre Culot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pierre Culot, (1938-2011), Belgium
'Citroën' earthenware ceramic vase, 1970, signed
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware, Ceramic
Dokutsu Raku Fired Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte -Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Dokutsu ( 洞窟 ) ~ (n) cavern
The Dokutsu Vase displays a modern style with its hollowed center.
It would go very well with our Umi Vase or perfectly fine on its own as well. Our Dok...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Oak Narcisse Vase by Najma Temsoury
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Narcisse vase by Najma Temsoury
Dimensions: D 16.6 x W 30 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid wood with veneer, stainless steel tube, the lens in PMMA with diameter 300 mm.
Also avail...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Red
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Pair Georg Jensen Alfredo Vases Made in Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sculptural pair of polished stainless steel vases by Georg Jensen. This pair stands alone by themselves with their beauty. The substantial height combined with the chrom...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vases, by Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of white porcelain vases made by casting into leather molds.
As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set includes one tall vase and one medium vase...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Koi, Tsuri, Zen Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Make her smile with the sweetest surprise & brighten up her birthday with our ceramic décor set.
*Does not come with dried flowers.
You get :
1 Tsuri vase
1 Koi vase
1 Zen vase...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Raaquu Koi Raku Pottery Vase, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koi (鯉) (n) carp
Our Koi vase is bottle-shaped with a wavy arched mouth which slightly resembles the mouth of a fish. Its eclectic design would blend in well in any interior décor s...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases, 2023
From The Oygg series
Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite
Dimensions: 82.4 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm)
Weight: 10 k...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Eggshell
Abstract Blue Italian Murano Art Glass Draped Wavy Bowl Vase or Vessel
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful bright blue faceted scalloped or draped Murano glass bowl or vessel. This draped bowl is round or handkerchief in form and features a cinched bottom and open wide top with ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Sirio Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Sirio glass vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the edge of the Stand: "E. Sottsass per Memphis Milano”. For further information please see authen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hana F Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana F ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana F mini raku vase is clay representation of a tulip flower. Two overlapping petals form the body of this mini vase. This vase makes for an adorable gift o...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Fazzoletto Glass Vase in Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with pinched rim in aquamarine and mint designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini in 1948. Perfect for indoor home decor as container, vide-poche or statement pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Stylish Contemporary Orange Glazed Globular Vase Signed Morgan Dated 2004
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and very stylish contemporary art pottery vase of globular shaped signed Morgan and dated 2004. The rounded pottery vase stands on a flat ungl...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
New Modern Vase in White Onyx marble, Designed by Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Vase S in White Onyx marble, designed by Jacopo Simonetti.
Available also in Pink Egeo, Black Marquinia, White Arabescato marble and in the L version.
Armonia Collection: Inspired ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Miniature Bud Vase 1, 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
21st Century Karim Rashid Kountess Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Honey
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Ko...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Lalique Dampierre Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Dampierre Vase
This plate measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 4.75 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a controlled...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hana O Mini Vase Raku Ceramic, Obvara, Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana O ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana O mini raku vase bears a classical pottery vase shape and is suitable for wide headed single stalk flowers. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tab...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Murano Glass
Luxury Vase #51 "Fragile". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy. 2020
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Monumental Duca di Camastra Studio Floor Vases, 33.75"H
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Duca di Camastra Studio (Italy)
Marking(s): signed, marking(s)
Materials: matte glazed terracotta
Dimensions (H, W, D): approx. 33.75"h, 16"dia
Additional Information: The vases have applied decoration throughout. Please see our other floor vases/oil jars by Teco Pottery Co. (American Terracotta Tile and Ceramic Company), Garden City Pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Timo Sarpaneva Rare, Glass Vase 'Devil's Pearl" 1955 for Iittala, Signed
By Timo Sarpaneva, Ittala
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just an amazing glass vase, very rare and a great design, by Timo Sarpaneva. Has a flea bite on rim as show in picture.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
REGENBOGEN: Contemporary lead crystal large vase
By Baccarat
Located in Berlin, DE
Make a bold statement with futuristic crystal! Hand cut and polished by traditional artisans, this sculptural, angular vase uses a dichroic film to exaggerate the colour splitting ef...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nozomu ( 望む ) ~ (n) hope
Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smaller base. With its soft curves and a textured finish, it adds a soothing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Triple Black Steel Flower Sculptural Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Three vases in one, composed of a series of black minimal hand-painted stainless steel tubes in various dimensions and cut on the bias, the contemporary Bana Triple vase can uniquely accommodate a single stem to full flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Raaquu Kumo Raku Pottery Vase - Full Copper Matte - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Kumo ( 雲 ) - (n) cloud
Our Kumo Vase is a flattened globe vase with a narrow base and a narrow mouth. Its contemporary shape promises to blend well with any interior style.
The Kum...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Vintage Modern Glass Vase Budveszel Gyula Hungary 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This vintage glass vase is a unique piece that will add a touch of modern elegance to any space. Handmade in Hungary by Budveszel Gyula in the 1990s, this vase features a colourful d...
Category
1990s Hungarian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Faceted Barrel Vase in Aquamarine Set of 3
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning trio of Murano glass vases, each a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship. These vases, hand-blown by the skilled artisans of Murano, feature a faceted design t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Rosenthal Versace Flat Plate, "Les Tresors de la Me" decoration, "Ikarus"
Located in Madrid, ES
Rosenthal Versace Flat Plate,
"Les Tresors de la Me" decoration, "Ikarus" shape by Paul Wunderlich,
porcelain, white body, with polychrome and gold-painted shell decoration, black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Opalino Glass Vase in Tea and Crystal by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in tea and crystal colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Blue Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fineglass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craft...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pre-Order Raaquu Raku Pottery Large Oval XL 14" Ceramic Vase - H.C Matte
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
THIS IS A PRE-ORDER
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval XL Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of e...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm
Colours: Clear grey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
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.