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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special M 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: M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Tondo Doni Acrobat Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning crystal vase is part of the Acrobat collection. Its conical body in striking black is supported by a base made up of three amber-colored balls. The contrast between the two colors is enriched by a striking texture that covers the spheres and occurs at the top of the vase. A piece of strong visual impact, this will be a unique addition to a modern entryway, living room, or study and can be paired with the Tondo Doni...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
'ROSTRATO 'Murano Glass Vase, Italy 'Green Spikes'
By Alberto Donà
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand-blown ROSTRATO glass vase, Italy, Murano.
Handblown light green glass vase with spikes, engraved with signature on base. Heavy and decorat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Modern Form Matte Glaze Natural Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern form natural tone vase in matte glazed finish. Add some modern shapes to your interior or design project.
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Franco Bettonica, Ikebana, Vase, Gabbianelli, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Franco Bettonica (1927-1999)
Ikebana
A white ceramic flower holder, of rectangular shape surmounted with a white grid.
Produced by Gabbianelli,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Luxury Vase #12 "Butterflies". 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
Porcelain, Acrylic
Silver Water Vessel, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Ganga"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ganga" is a remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form. The mythological name for eternity in India. Ancient grindstones, chakras and ceremonies are evoked in this fo...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
"Wild" Luxury Vases Set of 5 Pieces, Handmade in Italy, 2021, Hand Painted
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
Tree Vase with Brass by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Tree Vase is an unusual shape in a vase, with intricate brass and resin inlay on black. It is fun, elegant and its three branches open up to hold flowers.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
White and Black Porcelain Freeform Sculpture Vase by Marc Uzan Midcentury
By Marc Uzan
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Marc Uzan
Elegant white and black ceramic vase or sculpture.
Original porcelain freeform signed under the base UZAN
Realised, circa 2000
Original perfect condition
Mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily, Vase, Size L, Colorful, Metallized Finishing E23
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
Blown and Iridescent Glass Vase, Murano, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blown and iridescent glass vase, Murano, 20th century.
Blown and iridescent glass vase, Murano, Italian work, 20th century, modern art.
H: 23cm, D: 23cm
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Lavender Hares Fur Glazed Porcelain Studio Vase in the Style of Berndt Friberg
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality studio porcelain vase decorated in satin lavender hares fur glazes signed ST and in the style of Berndt Friberg dating from the 20th century. The small sized tall...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Twenty-Seven Woods for a Chinese Artificial Flower Vase L by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase L by Ettore Sottsass,
Edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995.
Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 3/12...
Category
1990s European Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello
By Bertoncello
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase attributed to Bertoncello.
Good condition.
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Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Salta Rectangular Small & Medium 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"
Colors : Brown & cream onyx stone
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Hand Crafted Green Murano Glass Dot Vase 2024
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary piece uses applied glass "buttons" infused with gold inclusions to add texture and dimension to the vibrant green glass surface. The shimmering inclusions create additional layers of depth and dimension within each button, further enhancing the beauty of this vase.
The Dot vase...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Tondo Doni Boboda Love Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
An interpretation of the most powerful force in the world, this crystal vase is named Love and will be a stunning addition to a modern or classic interior. Its cognac-colored curves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White & Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Venini, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in ossitocina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique.
Color: Multi-color
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown 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
Design Murano Glass Blue Sphere by Alberto Donà, Italy 1980s
By Alberto Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Design Murano Glass Blue Sphere by Alberto Donà, Italy, 1980s.
This unique artwork is simply outstanding. A vintage masterpiece by the renowned It...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Saint Louis Glass Honyecomb & Millefiori Paperweight Vase or Pen Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare French paperweight vase.
By the St. Louis Glass Company.
With a paperweight base with spaced millefiori canes on a white muslin ground suppo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set Salta Containers Alpaca Silver & Leather
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Set Salta Containers & Round Tray , Alpaca Silver and Goat Leather
(3 pieces)
1 Salta Round Tray 8.5" x 05"
1 Salta Container with Lid 2" x 4"
1 Salta Container 2" x 4"
Salta provi...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful teal-colored Murano glass bubble vase.
Fabricated by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte in the 1980's, Italy.
This beautiful Venetian glass vase is made with hand-blown gl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase Batutto in Gradient Smoke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano vase is an exquisite example of the Batutto technique, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry of Venetian glassmakers. The vase features a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Aldo Londi, Ceramic/Pottery Vase by Bitossi, Geometric/Mondrian Pattern
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant ceramic vase by Aldo Londi and made by Bitossi.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Gutta Vase CS2 by Noom in Blown Amber glass
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, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Ettore Sottsass RSVP Centerpiece Mod. Indigo in Colored Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass in Blue Handmade Vase Handmade in Italy
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Unique piece of a splendid Murano glass vase whic base is in blue
Handmade in Venice by local artisans
One of a kind.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Salta Small Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta small round tray Alpaca silver & leather
Also with leather:
Salta Medium Round Tray
Salta Large Round Tray
Salta Tray Bar
Salta champagne Bucket
Salta Ice bucket
Salta Ice...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Rosè Vase by Arina Antonova
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosè vase by Arina Antonova, 2021
Dimensions: H 40 x D 36 cm
Materials: Black stoneware, soft pink glaze.
Born in Sewastopol (Crimea), I was surrounded...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Italian Blue Marble Urns Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of urn style blue marble vases, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marble has black veining and is beautifully carved and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Tondo Doni Peacock Clear Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship, fine crystal, and a contemporary aesthetic create a unique design that will enliven a modern or eclectic interior. Its volumes can adapt to function as a vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Black Roll’in Roll Holder by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black roll’in roll holder by Lassen
Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 24 cm
Materials: Metal
Weight: 1.16 Kg
Mogens Lassen’s grandson Søren Lassen designed Roll’in as a gift for his mother Elin’s 75th birthday. The Lassen family’s much-loved tradition of dining outside whenever the weather permitted called for a kitchen roll holder...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Lilac Matt Pumpkin
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, clear lilac, matt pumpkin.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M ø...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Biot, France. Unique ceramic vase. Cylindrical shape. Glaze in gray-green tones.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Biot, France.
Unique ceramic vase. Cylindrical shape. Glaze in gray-green tones.
Approximately 1980s.
Signed with a monogram.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: D 22.0 cm. x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Kähler Vase in Orange Glazed Stoneware
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large one-of-a-kind stoneware floor vase of tall cylindrical shape by Svend Hammershøi for Kähler. H: 48 cm.
Beautiful orange-yellow glaze. The body of the vase is decorated with a m...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The “Abisso” vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces are alike...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Hans Hedberg for Biot, France. Rectangular ceramic vase. 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) for Biot, France.
Rectangular ceramic vase. Glazing in sand colours.
Dating: 1970s/80s.
Signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 18.4 cm. x W 17.8 cm. x D...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Luxury Vase #55 "Abstract". 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
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Purple, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, purple, turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
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
Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Bicolore Small Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Contemporary Japanese Shigaraki Vessel Kohyama Yasuhisa
By Kohyama Yasuhisa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking stoneware vase made in the tradition of Shigaraki ware by celebrated Japanese potter Kohyama Yasuhisa (1936-) in the year of 2005. Born in the town of Shigaraki, Yasuhisa ...
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in red colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Luxury Vase #48 "Home", Biscuit Porcelain. Handmade crafted and paint 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
Porcelain
Modernist Bowl by Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
A modernist bowl by artist Lorenzo Burchiellaro. Textured cast aluminum colored in earth tones. Signed underneath Burchiellaro.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
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
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
Monumental Art Glass Vase by Bohemia Glass, Czechoslovakia, Vintage
By Bohemia
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown Czechoslovakia art glass vase. Created by Bohemian glass. Clear glass with lots of Bubbles inside. Nice blue flakes. A be...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Luxury Vase #22 "B+". 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
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL Vase Soft Resin Purple, Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, purple, turquoise.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Luxury Vase #36 "Ensemble". Porcelain. Handmade design 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
REmix Vol. 3 Piscis Collection "Pez Angel", Jorge Penadés, Nr. 4/70
By Jorge Penadés, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
For the BD Barcelona's 'Remix Project (Volume 3)', Jorge Penadés' 'Piscis' series makes use of extruded aluminium parts salvaged from old lamps and shelves to create a collection of ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, White & Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes six waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Carlo Moretti Collection of Satin Murano Vases/Bottles by Rosenthal Netter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, colorful collection of 12 satin pencil neck shape vases designed by Il maestro Carlo Moretti.
Assorted sizes from 10 to 18 inches high.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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