Skip to main content

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.

to
499
4,001
1,167
289
1
4
1,162
4,290
34
267
631
1
1
6
14
15
40
112
159
177
141
9,252
5,457
2,935
2,543
1,638
360
327
322
233
112
109
92
88
63
52
43
30
13
2,371
1,879
1,089
829
605
3,331
1,449
4,127
2,595
503
447
413
Height
to
Width
to
5,457
2,657
4,081
377
242
134
90
85
Style: Modern
Garrafa No. I Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrafa No. I vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: stoneware Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 18 cm Options: White Bone, Chocolate, Buttermilk, Charcoal Black, Glossy, Spotted Gray,...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Three Silverplate Vases by Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A three-piece set of silver plate vases, circa 1970s designed by Lino Sabattini (Italian, born 1925). A minimalist design by celebrated Gio Ponti collaborator and Christofle director...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Mobach, Holland, Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1920s / 30s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mobach, Holland. Unique vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful luster glaze. 1920s / 30s. Measures: 19 x 10.3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Gutta Boon Vase CS1 by Noom in Blown Transparent Glass and Oak Base
Located in Paris, FR
Sculptural glass vases “Gutta” pay homage to the ancient glassblower-artist technique "guta," which goes back to the times of the Kyivan Rus'. The Guttas vases...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Smoked Glass

Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset Sculpture Vase by Maria Lenskjold Dimensions: H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Maria Lenskjold’s practice is based on a consi...
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello. Good condition. Thanks
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Sphere Vase in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning spherical vase, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design that defines luxury. Meticulously handcrafted by mast...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Luxury Vase #53 "Trophy". 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

Gold Leaf

21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Vase Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid Kount vase Murano glass various colors. Kount is composed of discrete elements, a bowl and a vase, that can combine to form a stunning centrepiece. Used si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Japanese Woven Bamboo Basket Tanabe Chikuhosai Original Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare woven bamboo basket by Tanabe Chikuhosai (1868-1945), the eldest brother of one of the most celebrated Japanese bamboo artist Tanabe Chikuunsai I (1876-1931), who developed a long lineage of the celebrated bamboo artists. This beautifully woven hanakago ikebana basket has a classic Chinese vase form. It features a robust body with the double handles extended into a beautiful oval arch. Vigorously constructed with tight pine needle plaiting, the body was partitioned by tri-branched extensions from the handle. The middle branch extended further down along the body into a distinctive triangular shape. The same design was used for reinforcement front and back. The functional element blended seamlessly with the decorative motifs. the basket is a rare example of the work by the artist. It was signed on the base Chikuhosai Made this (竹保齋造之) and it comes with the original signed Japanese wood box...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Bamboo

Wonderful Pair Modern Clear Crystal Glass Urn Form Signed Baccarat Pearl Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Modern Clear Crystal / Glass Urn Form Signed Baccarat "Pearl" Vases.
Category

20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

"Wild" Luxury Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
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

Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase alpha by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 7 / 12. This piece has also been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 12 units. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917-31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and office machine design. Sottsass was born on 14 September 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Milan, where his father was an architect. In 1956, Ettore Sottsass began working as a design consultant for Olivetti, designing office equipment...
Category

1990s European Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Nowhere Bullet Vase in Brass by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Based on a tale of two wild girls traveling across the US, the Nowhere bullet vase feature iconic Studio Job engravings and a typical oversized form giving...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown Murano glass vase with cobalt-blue and clear glass.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Vintage Sergio Asti Architectural Black Marble Vase c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic and uncommon black marble architectural vase designed by Sergio Asti for Up and Up, c1970s, Italy. Excellent condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Venini Re Vase in Grey Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Re glass vase in gray by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is glazed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Luxury Vase Collection "Love and Feelings", Porcelain, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Heart Tin Vase by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Heart tin vase by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 15 cm Materials: Tin With ‘Emulate nature’, designer Kajsa Willner has created a series of tin vases...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Tin

"Odi et Amo" Hearts Design Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Made in Italy 2019, Wall Decor
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

Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Vase in Grey/Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of Italian architecture and the elegance of modern design, this Murano vase encapsulates sophisticated charm. The interplay of grey and clear glass creates a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

French Modern Floral Cameo Glass Vase, Signed Daum+Nancy France
By Daum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Floral Cameo Glass Vase, Signed Daum+Nancy France France, 20th Century Signed in script signature 'Drum +Nancy-France' The vase fitted with a long neck, subtle m...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
Located in Tulsa, OK
Neo Vessel Nero Kinitra by Apparatus Made of Italian marble with a brass inset bowl, this vessel distills the visual language of ceremonial objects to i...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, 20th
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon. Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st century Pair of Original of "Tomato" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Tomato" Vases Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of tomatoes, made by hand. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room. The va...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

John Side Table by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
John side table by Meg Morrison Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: W 24.5 x D 24.5 x H 50 cm Hand sculpted ceramic vase with a soft robin's egg blue finish. Water tight for flowers. Inc...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Hand Blown Murano Flute Vase in Teal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our flute vase in a tranquil teal; a masterpiece of artisanal glasswork that exudes elegance and sophistication. Each curve and contour of this vase is meticulously craft...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vase blown in a filigran white spiral and light blue on the top in clear glass designed by Ercole Barovier, 1980s Barovier & Toso, Murano. Dimension: Height 34 cm (13-1/2 i...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
Barovier & Toso Vase, 1980s, Italy
$3,963 Sale Price
35% Off
Murano Hunter Green Glass Hammered Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase, Italian, from the island of Murano. This hand-blown piece is made of deep hunter green glass in the hammered “battuto” style. In the manner of Ettor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Gold & White Porcelain Vase by Jay Spectre for Silvestri
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

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

Supernova Vase, Hand-Blown Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size XL
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The organically shaped bowls of different sizes and forms offer multiple opportunities of poetic harmony. The iridescent amber contains all the colors of the spectrum and fascinates ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Luxury Vase #11 "XXX". 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

475-G Handcrafted Stoneware Budding Vase with Gold Detail 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

Laura Andreson ceramic/pottery vase / vessel signed , dated 53.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice olive satin green pottery vase by the well known potter Laura Andreson signed and dated 53 in bottom .
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim. The black base meets the red glass making the vase striking and modern. It is large...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Salta Rectangular Small & Medium Flower Vases, Alpaca Silver & Onyx Stone
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" Colors : Brown & cream onyx stone Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Black 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

Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. Produced by Memphis in 2013-2014. A classic by Sottsass, the Nilo porcelain vase is par...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Murano "Facce" Vase by Giuliano Busato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian multicolor Murano art glass vase hand blown to form abstract faces / Made in Italy by Giuliano Busato, circa 1990s Original maker's mark underside Measures: Height 15.5 inche...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Brenda: Handmade Unique Murano Glass Vase
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing the stunning Brenda Glass Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted in the heart of Murano, Italy. The elegant interplay of transparencies and the distinctive balloton textu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Artisan Blush and Amber Tall Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Gold Inclusions
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Murano blush and amber sommerso glass vase with gold inclusions that seamlessly transitions into a pool of clear glass with bullicante. The vase's abstract color gradien...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by 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

Handblown Murano Sculptural Vase in Rose Gold
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The handblown Murano Burri Vase in Rose Gold is a sublime expression of luxury, merging the finest Venetian glassmaking traditions with an avant-garde design aesthetic. Its form, org...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Kukinto Glass Vase in Multi-Color by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with straight body and funnel shaped neck in black, red, apple green, sapphire and crystal designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1991. Perfect for indoor home decor as cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Missoni Cloissone Vase Large Colors Rare
Located in Long Island, NY
Missoni Cloissone Vase Rare . Colorfull Zig Zag .Large . Tube Round 13.5” x 6”
Category

1990s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

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

Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Amélie Decòr, Clew Holder Vases, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size and Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special XL Vase Resin Yellow, Lime, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Set Salta Square Bottle Holders, Alpaca Silver & Natural Onyx Stone
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

Nagel inspired Etched Glass Original One of a Kind Modern Large Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
For any lover of Patrick Nagel, art or lover of collectible, modern glass, this is the perfect piece for you. We found this piece at an estate in Indian Wells, California that had on...
Category

1990s Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Wonderful Mid Century Modern Smoke Art Glass Crystal Large Thick Panel Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Smoke Art Glass / Crystal Large Thick And Heavy Panel Vase Attributed To Baccarat
Category

20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Peacock Vase Ceramic Made in Italy Turquoise
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Beauty at its best This stunning peacock vase is crafted in Italy by local artisans.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Murana Face Glass Vase in Straw by Fabio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with oval body and neck and engraved facial expression designed by Fabio in 2016. Featured in straw colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or str...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Luxury Vase #23 "Goldfinch". Porcelain. Handmade design and craft 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

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

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.

Recently Viewed

View All