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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Raaquu Koi Raku Pottery Vase - Half Copper Matte - 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
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
Vessel No 4.
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2024
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
Gold & White Porcelain Vase by Jay Spectre for Silvestri
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large white porcelain and gold vase by renowned American designer Jay Spectre for Silvestri.
In beautiful vintage condition.
Signed and dated.
Measurements: 10” Diameter, 23” High.
Category
1990s Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
New Modern Medium Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use.
Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Amber W/ Battuto Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This distinct and beautifully made Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Amber W/ Battuto Detailing originates from Italy during the 21st Century. The piece features a flat polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
"Love" Hearts Design Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019, Wall Decor
By Elica Studio
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.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ceramic Vase "Isotta" Handcrafted in 24kt Gold-White Inside, by Gabriella B.
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase ISOTTA handcrafted in 24kt gold
cod. GL010
measures: H. 80.0 cm., Dm. 16.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Light Amaretto Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano "Frozen" vase in light amaretto is a true masterpiece. The rich, russet hue radiates warmth and sophistication, creating a striking contrast with the frosted, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Vase "Louis" White Matte Glazed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
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
Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This exquisite large ceramic vase features a sleek, matte blue finish, adorned with 19 meticulously crafted ceramic spheres, each plated in 24-karat gold. The vase’s body, with its v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Plate
Thea3, Ceramic Vase Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold and Black by Gabriella B
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
New modern Vase in Green Guatemala Marble creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art and design. Chiossi crosses it entirely by creating a collection of vases and candleholders, inspired by nature and the harmonio...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This la...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Vase Vinyl Effect Red Sculpture Handcrafted
Located in Milan, IT
Red vase designed by Daniele Papuli for Dilmos Edizioni. The sculptural vase is in lamellar structure made of flexible sheets in red color.
Each red stripe is carefully cut by the d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Acrylic
Flower Glass Vase, Italian Manufacture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This flower glass vase is a splendid decorative object manufactured by Italian manufacturer.
Elegant Murano colorless glass standing on a round base.
The upper edges are decora...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Robin Welch Studio Pottery Panel Glazed Stonware Graduated Cylindrical Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage British studio pottery stoneware vase of simple graduated rounded shape decorated in grey, pink and textured glazes by renowned potter Robin Welch...
Category
20th Century English Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Venini Square Occhi Vase in White by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Occhi glass vase in crystal by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique.
Color: Cryst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Emerald Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in emerald green exudes timeless elegance, blending frosted and clear glass into a harmonious masterpiece. Its gently ribbed texture creates a dyna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Altair Glass Flower Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Altair Glass Flower Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1982. Signed on the base, please see below for further information.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Opalino Large Black Black Inside Glass Vase
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Italian Glass Vase by Paola Navone/Sottsass Associati for Egizia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glass vase designed by Paola Navone, manufactured by Sottsass Associati for Egizia.
Made in 1998.
The vase decoration is done...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Skyscraper Series Intl. Group, Set of 10 Modern Handmade Glass Objects- In Stock
Located in New York, NY
The Skyscraper Series are sets of handmade vessels featuring vibrant colors layered atop a mirrored interior that is meant to mimic the various steel and glass structures they are in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Salta Rectangular Large Bar Tray, Alpaca Silver & Leather
By AIREDELSUR
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
Metal
Luxury Vase #10 "Orazio". 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
Ceramic Vessel with Geometrical Glaze by John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware vessel with a distinct form and glaze by British studio potter John Ward (1938-2023) circa 1990s. This specific form in the artist's repertoire may be known as a "Spheric...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Fuchsia Pink Lilac
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear pink, clear fuchsia, clear lilac, matt pink.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Hand Blown Murano Beveled Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fine Murano is a stunning example of contemporary glass artistry. Its faceted design, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, captures light in a way that creates a mesmerizin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite "Hoopoe and Flower" vase, crafted by Ardmore Ceramics in South Africa, stands as a testament to the studio's renowned artistry. Measuring 16 inches in height, 17 inche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Red Handmade Murano Bowl, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Decorative and meticulously crafted in Murano glass, this bowl boasts a distinctive leaf shape and substantial weight. The interplay of red and clear glass forms a harmonious blend, ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Holiday Vase by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Holiday vase in shiny white.
Designed by Project 213A in 2021 handmade stoneware.
The oval vase, ruffled on the edges brings about contrast of lightness. This hand made and embelli...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Rounded Black, White and Brown Volcanic Vessel with Lava Stone
Located in London, GB
An individual Rounded black, white and brown volcanic vessel with added lava stone.
Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay itself and the chemical relationships that glaze an...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Marsala Brown
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh I - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of vases inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusier,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Chandigarh IV - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of vases inspired by the homonym city designed by Le Corbusie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Located in MILANO, ML
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey - Design Vase Paolo Giordano Cement Cast
Chandigarh II - Dark Grey
Chandigarh is a collection of sculptures/vases inspired by the homonym city designed by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Black and Brown Unique Abstract Ceramic Vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead
Stoneware ceramic vase realised in La Borne
Circa 2000
Unique handmade piece signed under the base
Black and bron stoneware ceramic colors
Measures: H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
New Modern Large Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot, jar or container for multiple uses.
Size: 12.6 x 19 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis L, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Richard Chapman English Hand Turned And Stained Oak Wood Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine English hand crafted large turned and carved oak wood vase by Richard Chapman (b.1951) and dating from the 20th century. The large bottle shaped...
Category
1990s English Modern Vases
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Ceramic White Kawa Vase, Set of 5, Organic Leather Cast Porcelain
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay
Costantini Diego Modern Murano Glass Sculpture with Butterflies & Dragonflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade crystal pulegoso murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 multicolored butterflies and dragonflies attached with magnet.
Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass company and the famous and renowned Murano master glassmaker Diego Costantini.
Each single butterfly...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Cactus Vase in Grey Small
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
Contemporary Green Water Container Blown by Natalia Criado Circular Round
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite piece from the wonder crystal collection, this handcrafted water container is a stunning fusion of clear and blue hues. Artfully blown from crystal, it features a spheri...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL Vase Soft Resin Grey Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, grey, yellow.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available.
Colours...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Ceramic Vase "ISOTTA" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
ISOTTA - Ceramic vase fully handcrafted in platinum
cod. GL010
measures: H. 80.0 cm., Dm. 16.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Titicaca Porcelain Vase, by Matteo Thun from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Titicaca porcelain vase was originally designed by Matteo Thun in 1982, winks an eye to the largest lake in South America, its design follows a line of experimentation with a dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Luxury Vase #42 "Gold Nugget". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
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
Gold Leaf
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizon Blue by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in horizon blue designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vase Vessel Decorative Sculpture Sail Shape White Statuary Marble Hand-carved
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Statuary marble. The precious white Statuary marble has always been the one preferred by sculptors and artists for thei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
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
Echo Hand Built Sculptural Multi-ring Ceramic Vase
By Farrah Sit
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind, these statement pieces are unique in design and execution.
Meticulously hand built in Brooklyn, each slab of clay is cut with precision dried over time to maintain...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
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
475-G Handcrafted Stoneware Budding Vase with Gold Detail by Helen Prior
By Helen Prior
Located in New Paltz, NY
475-G handcrafted stoneware budding vase by Helen Prior
A delicate handcrafted Vase, organic in shape with a torn clay opening in natural sp...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
"Gold" Hearts Design Vases Set of 3 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019, Wall Decor
By Elica Studio
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.
This collection is made by 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Luxury Vase #47 "Majestic". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy. 2020
By Elica Studio
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
Gold Leaf
Ceramic Vase "BOB" Handcrafted in 24-Karat Gold by Gabriella B., Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB handcrafted in 24-karat gold outside, white glazed inside
cod. CP005
measurers: Height 107.0 cm. - diameter 30.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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