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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in White Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$75 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Baccarat, Set of 3 Crystal Vases, Printed Polychrome Decoration, France, 2006
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 3 high-end crystal vases made by Baccarat with printed polychrome decoration, multicolored, France 2006.
Dimensions: 1. vase H 12,6" (32 cm); D 3,5" (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Ceramic Cartocci Texture White and Gray Tall Vase
Located in Porcia, IT
A testament to superb craftsmanship and creative flair, this elegant tall vase in white is a new take on a Classic decorative object. Meticulously handmade through a long crafting pr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Seguso Italian Murano Art Glass Vase
By Seguso Viro, Seguso
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and colorful Italian Seguso Viro Murano art glass vase, Italy, circa 1990s, late-20th century. Maker's mark on bottom/underside as shown...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the black patina but other patinas are available by order.
Each bronze is signed.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Christian Dior Interior Collection Modernist Crystal Vase, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A true masterpiece of extraordinary design, this rare and important crystal vase was crafted for the exclusive Christian Dior Interior Collection in Italy circa 1980. Its striking, s...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Ettore Sottsass, Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, Glazed Ceramic, Spanish, XXth
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
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL 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 proporti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Venini Ritagli Glass Vase in Iridescent Green and Aquamarine by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in iridescent green and aquamarine designed by Fulvio Bianconi in 1989. Perfect for indoor home decor as a flower vase or statement piece for any room. Numbered edi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Milky White Vase by Lorenzo Povolato
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano art glass vase with milky white top and clear base blown with black droplets to resemble various pebbles / Made in Italy by Lorenzo Povolato, circa 1990s
Original make...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Glass Vase By LSA International, Poland 1990s
Category
1990s Polish Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$60 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, Clear Dark Ruby And Matt Pastel Blue
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes availabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in Black Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally.
Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
Category
2010s Peruvian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$75 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Large Eclissi Vase in Orange and Red by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The alternating interplay between transparent and opaque colors and Murano crystal give this fattened sphere the identity of Carlo Moretti. A sequence of orange streaks bound togethe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Titus I Large Blown Glass Vase by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Titus I is a large pink blown grass vase with a gunmetal stand.
The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Pompitu I Vase
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu I Vase - Clear Light Ruby And Matt Fuchsia
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Other sizes avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Plate
In-Stock, Small Kawa Bowl, Organic White Ceramic, Porcelain Catchall Tray
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Series - Small Bowl
Organic white ceramic bowl with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior.
6.5" dia. x 3.5" h
One-of-a-kind
Kawa Series by Luft ...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase, Tactile Ceramic Vessel
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large organic ceramic vase. One-of-a-kind.
Dimensions
9" dia x 12" height
Watertight.
In stock. Ships in 5-7 days.
Signed and dated.
Kawa Series by Luft Tanaka Studio
The unusual...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Tall French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase Pâté de Verre
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
Tall French Daum Bacchus vase with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom, decorated with a woman face, grapes and leaves. Circa 2000.
Signed ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,777 Sale Price
40% Off
Gary DiPasquale Square Top Vase with Bulbous & Encrusted Texture Glaze
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Square Top Vase with Bulbous and Encrusted Texture Glaze and Black Interior
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Renzo Stellon for Salviati Orange Satin Finish "Drops" Vase 2003
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Renzo Stellon for Salviati Orange Satin Finish "Drops" Vase 2003
This is a beautiful hand-blown reddish orange glass vase with a satin finish signed Salviati 2003 (first designed in...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Baccarat Signed, Exquise Extra Large Ginkgo Crystal Vase, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal vase made and signed by Baccarat. The form of the Baccarat Clear crystal Ginkgo Extra vase is a perfect homage to its namesake, the ginkgo bil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Modernst Japanese Iron Vase c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage modernist Japanese iron vase with fish motif c1960s. Excellent condition, signed.
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Iron
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Evase Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The iconic bronze Evase vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the nitrate patina.
Each bronze is handcrafted in France...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$2,600 / item
White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 03, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase, Centerpiece
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall oversized porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is o...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain
Versailles Porcelain Maze Vase
Located in New York, NY
Pattern Play. Featuring signature patterns dynamically deconstructed for a 21st century twist, our classic-meets-cutting edge collection treats graphic greatness to gobs of gold. Our Versailles Maze Vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
$325 / item
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
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Karim Rashid Large Bowl Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Kastle large bowl, Murano glass, by Karim Rashid, 21st century.
Karim Rashid has conceived for Purho a mini collection of bowls and vases characte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Collection of Blue and Green Studio Glass Vases
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assortment of blue and green Mdina glass vases, made in Malta in the 1960s and 70s under the direction of founder Michael Harris, an English artist who established the Mdina glasswor...
Category
1960s Maltese Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$15,000 / set
Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Contemporary Ceramic Ninfea Corteccia Texture White Tray
Located in Porcia, IT
This one-of-a-kind tray in white paper clay (clay enriched with cellulose and natural fibers) will infuse contemporary glamour and sculptural flair in any dècor. Sophisticated in its simplicity, this white tray...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of flamingoes & lily flower candlesticks, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This unique Pair of Flamingoes & Lily Flower Candlesticks by Senzo Duma Ceramics is a testament to South African artistry, meticulously hand-sculpted by Phomotso Mafura and vibrantly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rick Owens Swan Neck Cast Bronze Vase Nitrate Patina
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
This is shown in the nitrate patina.
Originally designed in 2012.
Each ...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 / item
Ceramic Vase "GILDA" Handcrafted in Black by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
GILDA - Ceramic vase black glazed finished
cod. GILDA001
Measures: Height 160.0 cm, diameter 38.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Seletti "Love in Bloom" Porcelain Heart Vase
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$128 / item
Modernist Mica Clay Smoked Fired Vessel w/ Bronze Lid signed Carol Green
Located in New York, NY
This striking modernist vessel, hand-spun from mica clay and smoke-fired, showcases the innovative artistry of American ceramist Carol Green. Crafted in circa 1985, the piece feature...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Set of 5, Kawa Series Porcelain Vases & Bowls, Decor, White Ceramic, Organic
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 5 leather-cast porcelain vases & bowls with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or individuall...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
Japanese Modern LAAB Intenzioni Vase Raku Ceramic Black White Green Crakle Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Intenzioni Vase
A showcase of impeccable craftsmanship, this ceramic vase stands out for its lively design of polychrome stripes, where metallic and crackled effects coexist in a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pietra Vase Travertine by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
$470 / item
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
Set/5 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Henry & Steele Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti XL 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: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Goddess E11, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size S Monochrome
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 co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Moor Head Special Edition, Vase Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, 2023, Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade piece in Italy. No mold. 90 Colors available. Sicily is the land of clay and handcrafted pieces. Love and jealousy melt inside those wonderful creations.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Ritagli Glass Vase in blue by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Ritagli Vase designed by Fulvio Bianconi and produced by Venini in 1994.
“This work by Fulvio Bianconi stems from the most innovative glassmaking technique in the 1900s:...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Orange Dark Lavender
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, clear orange, matt dark lavender.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Debbie Low Vase Sage & Gold by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Channelling the raw and rebellious energy of New York’s post-punk scene, the Debbie collection pays tribute to the legendary Blondie frontwoman with a mix of rock-and-roll audacity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
$255 / item
Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery
Stoneware vase by Arequipa Pottery, made in California in 1912. The low, rounded form features an undulating ri...
Category
1910s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Petite Blown Glass Vase
Located in Richmond, VA
Blown glass stem vase with applied decoration. Handmade in USA by Lisa Stover. Exclusive to Casa Shop.
Please note: Due to the handmade nature, subtle variations in form and finish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Gary Genetti Blown Cameo Glass Antelope Vase, Etched Overlay, 2008
By Gary Genetti
Located in Miami, FL
Gary Genetti Blown Cameo Glass Antelope Vase, Etched Overlay, 2008
Offered for sale is a cameo glass blown, etched and overlay glass "Antelope" vase b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$4,500 Sale Price
47% Off
Hand Blown Murano Tall Faceted Vase in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A masterpiece of Venetian artistry, this tall Murano glass vase captivates with its striking faceted surface and mesmerizing emerald green hue. Hand-blown by master artisans in Muran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,752 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Art Glass Vase by Martin Postch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch.
Green glass with applied prunts.
Etched signature on the bottom.
Category
2010s German Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
New Modern Flower Vase in Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Modern Italian Murano Barovier Toso Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful attributed to Barovier e Toso, small and substantial Modern Italian Murano art glass vase with a controlled bubble design and a pink 'Ombre' coloring with shimmering g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Tall Ninfea Vase Corteccia Texture Orange
Located in Porcia, IT
Distinguished for its captivating sculptural aesthetic, this striking vase will elevate the ambiance of any modern or traditional home. Defying classical forms and conventions, the t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Alan White Dartington Trio Studio Pottery Mottle Glazed Bottle Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A wonderful collection of three Dartington pottery mottle glazed small studio pottery bottle vases by renowned master potter Alan White (British, b. 1949) and probably dating from th...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Venere V15, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Hand Painted, Size S
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 co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Middle East Modern LAAB Kazan Vase Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Kazan vase
Turquoise, crackle' and burnt colors overlapping and uncontainable in this vase that originates from the idea of the heat source used by ancient middle east potters. A geometrical shape that reminds of an ancient kiln used...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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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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