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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

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Style: Modern
Ceramic Vase "ASIA" Handcrafted in White by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Asia - Ceramic vase white glazed cod. ASIA001 measures: Height 110.0 cm., diameter 38.0 cm.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist "Mars" vase in silver by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
Located in Vigevano, PV
Modernist "Mars" vase in silver by Gio Ponti for Christofle, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Silver

Ceramic Vase "CAMILLE" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
CAMILLE - Ceramic vase handcrafted in bronze code VS006 measures: H. 120.0 cm., Dm. 45.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II (1905-1986) Japan, from the period 1960-1970s. Stamped with the artist's seal. Height: 25.6 cm. (10"). Diameter: 9.2 cm. (3.6").
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1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II
Bronze vase by Nakajima Yasumi II
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Vase Purple Crystal Hand Engraved by Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of vase by Ghirò Studio (Milan, Italy). This object is an artistic and one-of-a-kind vase. In fact, the craftsmanship and the nature of the material make it impossibl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Square Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Amber L
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte amber exterior and polished beveled edges reminiscent of fresh honeycomb, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1978 Travertine Marble Vase By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
1978 marked the second anniversary of the New York City nightclub Studio 54, where art and culture converged to inspire a new era of design and architecture. Crafted from raw marble,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Vase #3 Colored
Located in Porcia, IT
This unique vase was handcrafted using paper clay, a clay-base mixture enriched with natural fibers. The final firing phase results in the distinctive, light-yet-strong appearance an...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Marie-Claude Lalique Eroica Frosted Oblong Crystal Vase
Located in Toledo, OH
Lalique Eroica transparent and satin finished crystal slender body of a woman holding the flame of triumphant Liberty sculpted on the surface of an oblong vase. Very nice condition w...
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1980s European Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Lalique Limited Edition Clear and Satin Finished Glass Macao Vase
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large signed and numbered limited edition Lalique vase is titled Vase Macao and features a parrot motif executed in deep relief. The two birds are pose...
Category

1990s French Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Novel Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Novel contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in clear glass with blood red and bright red detail. Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 3 Contemporary Decor Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 3 Contemporary decor glazed ceramic explorer vase collection. Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: Nº1: D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm Nº2:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

30 Pasifila Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Pasifil Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986 for Memphis. It's part of the “Vetri Glass” collection, made in blown Murano glass. Signed on the base, for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Jaime Hayon Gardenias Contemporary Terracotta Vase Nº 4
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gardenias vase nº 4 by Jaime Hayon. Hand-turned terracota withan impermeable treatment.
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ceramic Vase "Twins" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase TWINS handcrafted in platinum cod. C005 Measures: H. 130.0 cm. - Dm. 16.0 cm.   
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Tall
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 ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

A.V.E.M., Pulegoso Vase, Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink-coloured Pulegoso glass vase designed and produced by A.V.E.M., Italy, 1930s.
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grape Red Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Medium
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 me...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bubble Acqua Murano Glass Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
This exquisite Murano glass vase is a true work of art, expertly crafted to evoke the graceful flow and movement of water. Its organic, undulating shape is complemented by a transpar...
Category

2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Bubble Acqua Murano Glass Vase
Bubble Acqua Murano Glass Vase
$3,780 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Tall White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Leather cast Porcelain, Organic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall and tactile porcelain vases with a leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. This specific set was inspired by skyscrapers in the city. As a resul...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Gold Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece of art epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of Murano glass craftsmanship. Its serene gold hue, delicately infused within clear layers, creates a harmoniou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modernist Charcoal Hue Ceramic Orchid Vase/Occasional Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist orchid vase/ occasional bowl was realized in the United States during the latter half of hte 20th century. Realized in ceramic and finished with a charcoal hue...
Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Green by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in grass green colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Wonderful Vintage Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Handkerchief Art Glass Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Venini Fazzoletto Bicolore Handkerchief Art Glass Vase With Gold Inclusions And White Interior, Signed And Dated On Underside H: 11 1/4" X W: 10 3/4"
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Fuochi Boreali Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Giorgio Vigna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Explosions of colour casting thousands of different hues, in glass like in nature. Flowers, with their countless shapes and long stems, inspired Giorgio Vigna...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Apple Green Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size large, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Sailor Vase Handmade Textured Glaze
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 brick colour Handmade in Portuga...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Alcor Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Alcor Glass Vase was designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis. Signed on the base. Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vista Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Vista Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in clear with streaks of orange, ivory and red. Part of the I Piccoli collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Resin vase Prototipo Fioca by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s
Located in MIlano, IT
Resin vase Prototipo Fioca by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design, 2000s Vase in resin model Prototipo Fioca, unique piece as it is a prototype of the vase later put into production. The v...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Venini Monofiore Balloton Small Vase in Amber Horizon Thread Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Hajimo Kato Hand Built Wood Fired Twin Handled Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favorite, is this Japanese hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form by Hajimo Kato (b.1947) dating from...
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Glaciar Tall Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Flower Vase
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

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

Hand-Blown Murano Extra Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-tall Murano vase in onyx black is a celebration of timeless elegance, crafted by the world-renowned glass artisans of Murano with remarkable precision and artistry. Standi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Venini Tessuti Battuti Vase in Red by Carlo Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tessuti Battuti vases, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, feature a blown handmade glass body with bicolored “Filigrana” stripes then...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Jjirasi Vase #06. From the series Jjirasi
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Jjirasi Vase #06, 2021 by Yongwon Noh From the series Jjirasi Ceramic, PVC Sticker and Resin Size: 6.6 in. H x 3.5 in. W x 3.5 in. D Weight: 3kg Unpacked Unique Piece Signature writ...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Resin, PVC

Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara large vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Goddess Circe. From the series Gynaeceum
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Two of the recurring themes in Paloma Castello's work converge again in Gineceo (Gynaeceum): an exquisite femininity and her fascination with the ancient world. However, far from the...
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Labuan Vase in Grey with Blown Opal Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours. Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Maria Vessel, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Maria vessel in Shiny White Designed by Project 213A in 2020 Handmade Stoneware This vase is inspired by the Greco-Roman period, having a timeless appearance and finished with a contemporary textured shiny glaze. Each piece develops its own distinctive character with shades of black as it goes through the firing process. No two pieces will look alike...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

White Porcelain Kawa Vessel 8inch by Luft Tanaka Studio, handmade, ceramic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A porcelain vessel with an fabric-like form and leather texture, made by casting liquid porcelain in sewn leather molds. Clear glaze applied on interior surface. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 7" diameter x 8" height 1 unit in stock, ships in 3-5days. Signed and dated. The Kawa Series is a collection of porcelain objects that are made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds. The precarious and beautifully-involved process is completely unique to Luft Tanaka Studio...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Simon Moore English Hand Blown Green Art Glass Vase, Circa 1989
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish modern English hand blown art glass vase by renowned glass maker Simon Moore (b.1959) dating from around 1989. Simon Moore has a had highly successful career since gra...
Category

1980s English Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Vase by les frères Cloutier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase decentré par les frères Cloutier, jolie émaillage rutilant.
Category

1960s French Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Indu Model by Sergio Asti for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Indu ceramic vase of the collection Black&Black designed by Sergio Asti and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Superego Edit...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

White Ceramic Porcelain Kawa Flower Vase 12 by Luft Tanaka, Organic Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tall and expressive porcelain flower vase with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

Opalino Glass Vase in Orange Milk White Inside by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread Rim by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large 21th century stoneware woodfiring floor vase by David Whitehead La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
David Whitehead - La Borne Large floor ceramic vase Unique woodfiring ceramic piece Realised circa 2020 Original perfect condition Signed under the base Height 55 cm Large 33 c...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past that convey emotions linked to memory. She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Tall Bubble Vase in Black Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Riflessi High Pink Blown Glass Vase by Böijte–Bottari
Located in Milan, IT
Riflessi is a project by Böjte-Bottari for Paola C. presented in 2017. This vase is designed to accommodate all types of flowers, and it is made in pink blown borosilicate glass. Th...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Azure Blue Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite taper-shaped Murano vase, a rare and luxurious masterpiece designed for the most discerning clients. Handcrafted by the world-renowned artisans of Murano, Italy, this ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mediterranea - Terracotta Vase - XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
Located in Medesano, IT
The collection is called "Colors is Life." This project aims to see the realization of a two-dimensional vision of drawing taking shape in space. As usual, these are pieces made enti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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.

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