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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vase Ceramic Sculpture Engraved by the Artists Vincenzo D'Alba + Antonio Marras
Located in Ruffano, IT
The vase is part of the "Ceramiche Elettive" collection. This collection, was created for the Milan Design Week and is the result of a cooperation between the artist Vincenzo D'Al...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

X-Large 1970s Modernist Art Glass Vase, One-Of-A-Kind
By Vilniaus Stiklo 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Impressive hand-blown thick and heavy modern art glass vase attributed to Vilniaus Stiklo Studija in Lithuania likely manufactured in the 1990s. A dramatic and eye-catching mix of tr...
Category

Late 20th Century Lithuanian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

New Modern Vase in White and Black Marble, creator Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Pen or toothbrush holder, vase in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 11.7 x 4 x 17 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Nardo, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo Cibic. Made in Italy, hand finished. This is not a vase but a card holder. Or perhaps a pen holder. Or maybe it is a vase, but with a mouth and ears. The important thing is understanding that one can be mistaken but still smile; like Cibic’s creations, which never renounce anthropomorphism and good cheer...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Koi Koban Keihatsu Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Make Her Smile With The Sweetest Surprise & Brighten Up Her Birthday with our ceramic décor set. *Does not come with dried flowers. You get : 1 Koban Vase (comes with Water Tube) 1 Koi Vase...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

STACKED Triple-Fluted Maple Vessel by Richard Haining, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Triple-Fluted Vessel is one part of a trio of vessels. The three vessels are all identical in their overall shape, but vary in the number of flutes; Single-Flute, Double-Flute, ...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Softwood, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap...

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

Nozomu Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Nozomu ( 望む ) ~ (n) hope Our Nozomu Vase has a flattened surface and a narrow mouth, heart-shaped with a smaller base. With its soft curves and a textured finish, it adds a soothing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Salta Rectangular Large Bar Tray, Alpaca Silver & Leather
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Hand Blown Murano Batutto Vase in Deep Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vase is an exquisite example of Murano glass artistry, merging both matte and glossy finishes to create a striking visual contrast. This vase features a dark, matte exterior tha...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic and enamel vase possible Fiamma Roma Ferruccio Palazi
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase and enamels possible Fiamma Roma Ferruccio Palazi. Defects as per photo Thanks
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase "Bob" White Matte Glazed by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase BOB white matte glazed cod. CP044 Measures: H. 172.0 cm. - D. 40.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Porcelain flower vases, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 3 leather-cast porcelain vases with textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. Dynamic, architectural, and organic in form, the set can be used as a cluster or ind...
Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Clay

Goddess Circe. From the series Gynaeceum
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Goddess Circe, Amphora, 2023 Paloma Castello From the series Gynaeceum Hand painted ceramic Height : 51 cm Width : 34.5 cm Opening Width: 25 cm Base Width: : 19 cm Gineco (Gynae...
Category

2010s Colombian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Koban Raku Pottery Vase with Gift Box, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This is a gift box and the vase comes in a RAAQUU branded wooden pine box (9 in x 5.1 in x 5.1 in). YOU GET : 1 Vase in the selected finish of your choice in a Wooden pine box wit...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Unique Murano Multi Colour hand Blown Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
A unique Murano blown glass vase. submerged multicolour abstract decoration with silver inclusions. Made in Italy
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Modernist Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Vase by WGP
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fat lava ceramic vase manufactured in germany in the Seventies by WGP, it's in lovely conditions. The vase is a striking and unique piece of art and design, it embodies the bold an...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Kosta Boda Large Cat Walk Glass Vases by Kjell Engman Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of large handcrafted decorative handblown glass vases titled "Cat Walk" depicting a fashion model walking down the cat walk during a fashion show . Etched signature of the art...
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000621 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Stylish Pair Graduated Brown Glazed Studio Pottery Moon Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very well made and stylish pair graduated studio pottery moon vases believed to date from the 20th century and probably originating from the UK. The stoneware vases are lightly potted standing on flat narrow oval shaped bases and both are hand crafted in narrow round moon shape with short narrow funnel necks and slighted everted thicker opening. The vases are decorated in splashed tenmoku brown glazes on a red brown glazed ground with a linear pattern running diagonally across the bodies. Both vases have impressed marks which we have been unable to identify, one with a series of collectors paper labels suggesting possible makers. However we have been unable to verify any of these. The dimensions provided are for the larger vase and the smaller example measures: height 16 cm, width 12.5 cm and depth 4.5 cm. Absolutely stunning display pieces...
Category

20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

DeCastelli Rocco 147 Vase in Brass by Stefano Dussin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clear examples of the preciousness of metal in all its variations, Rocco and Lolita are decorative elements characterized by pure and essential lines. Two structures that play with l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Ceramic Vases White and Grey by Lukas Richarz Signed French Design
By Lukas Richarz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lukas Richarz Set of three small ceramic vases Original white and grey ceramic colors, 21st century interior design Original perfect conditio...
Category

2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Esker Vase in Biscuit Porcelain by POL
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"The unworldly beauty of ceramic in a sculpture by POL, realized exclusively for JCP Universe. Esker is a line of biscuit porcelain vases built with the rubble of ceramic factories. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture with Butterflies
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano glass sculpture infinity with 21 in paste multicolored butterflies attached with magnet. Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic environment, for everyone. This work was carried out in collaboration between the Made Murano Glass...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Golden STAR
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

Geomorphic Vase by Christian Zahr
Located in Geneve, CH
Geomorphic vase by Christian Zahr Dimensions: W 35 x D 15 x H 30 cm Materials: Cement- Sand- Water- Time. Each piece is handmade. Geomorphic Arc...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Vases

Materials

Cement

Moorish Head, Handmade Sicily Vase, Size L, Colorful, Choose Paint & Colors E19
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

Signed MURANO Glass Vase, Italy (grey/ green)
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Large hand-blown 'Diamond' glass vase, Italy, Murano. Large glass vase with diamond shapes in green. Engraved with signature on base. Beautiful and large decorative glass vase from ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown 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

Natsu Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Natsu ( 夏 ) ~ (n) summer Our Natsu vase is shaped almost like a soda bottle, evoking memories of summertime when it’s hot and all you would love to drink is ice-cold lemonade. This...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Spiral Vase Frosted Medium is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Paul Adams Artist Ceramic Pottery Floor Vase Monumental with Handles Modern
By Paul Adams
Located in Miami, FL
Modern Studio pottery floor vase, vessel by Artist Paul Adams. Impressive work in a crystalline glaze. Adams' pieces in this size are a rare ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Hofu Raku Ceramic Vase, Obvara, Handmade Pottery Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hofu - ( 豊富 ) Abundance The Hofu vase is a decorative wide lipped vessel. The organic curves and traditional silhouette gives it a modest but impactful pre...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Ox Blood Red Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the Pigmenti collection, Venini aims to send out a sign of renewal through the development of a classic form as the expression of a contemporary interior design accessory. PIGME...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

21st Century Glome Z Vase in Mouth-Blown Murano Glass by CTRLZAK
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Mouth-blown in the island of Murano, this unique glass piece is suspended in a simple metal wireframe base that completes the object in a balance of elementary forms and light. Glom...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Koi 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
You get : 3 Units of Koi Vase ( does not include dried flowers ) Koi ( 鯉 ) - (n) carp Our Koi vase is bottle-shaped with a wavy arched mouth which slightly...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Pietra Vase Antico 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

Venini Opalino Large White Milk White Inside Glass Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish. Indoor use only. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Lattimo by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. It appears in refined colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Vase in White Michelangelo Marble by Michele Chiossi, Italy in Stock
Located in Milan, IT
The thought flies to New York, to the unusually curved volume of the quintessential container of contemporary art. The revolutionary Guggenheim Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s sublime w...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Umi Raku Pottery Vase, Half Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi ( 海 ) - (n) sea Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Tsuchi Raku Mini Planter Pot Set of 3, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Tsuchi - Earth *Plants are not included in this purchase Our Tsuchi pot is named after the medium it holds ; Earth. This pot is double sealed to prevent moisture from seeping i...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Umi Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Umi ( 海 ) - (n) Sea Our Umi vase is named so because at first glance it looks like part of a coral, further evoking the sense of being at sea, exploring interesting life underwater....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Suzu Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Home Decor Gift
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Suzu ( 鈴 ) ~ (n) bell Our Suzu vase is named after its shape resembling a bell. With a wide base and a narrow mouth, this vase will be a great addition to a modern-style interior s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Monumental Art Glass Vase by Glass School of Zwiesel, Germany, 1984
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown german art glass vase. Created by a student at the Zwiesel Glass School in the glass town of Zwiesel in the Bavarian Forest. Clea...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pietra Silver Vase by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Evoking the organic architecture of Australian coastlines, the Pietra Silver Vase features extractions modelled from hand-cast forms. An innovative vessel that connects nature and cr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Eye Strip Gold
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

Ceramic Vase "DOLLY" Handcrafted in Platinum by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, IT
Ceramic vase DOLLY handcrafted in platinum cod. BD001 measures: H. 95.0 cm. - Dm. 42.0 cm.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Built Sculptural Wood Fired Twin Handled Signed Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A truly wonderful design piece, and one of my favourite pieces, is this hand-built wood fired twin handled studio pottery vase of sculptural form dating from the 20th century. The st...
Category

20th Century British Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte onyx black exterior with polished beveled edges that mimic the texture of moon rocks, creating a striking visual and tactile experience...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Goccia di Pioggia Vase in Murano Glass by Christian Ghion
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hand-finished sommerso glass vase made with the balloton technique.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Hand Carved Porcelain Garden Scene Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Porcelain urn shape vase, hand carved with garden and mountain design. The vase is slip cast from a plaster mold, handcrafted by Christopher Brody. Mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Artisan Cobalt Blue Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Gold Flakes
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite deep blue sommerso glass with gold flakes within clear Murano bullicante glass. Expertly handcrafted. Each piece slightly differs in size, shape, and color due to the natur...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Raaquu Hikari Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hikari ( 光 ) ~ (n) light This Hikari Vase is a circular thrown vase with a wide uneven mouth and small round base. Its miniature shape exudes a sense of flow, making it easy to blen...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Koban 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Half Copper Matte - Handmade
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide You get : 3 Units of Koba...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Koban 3 Pack Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Full Copper Matte - Handmade
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide You get : 3 units of Koba...
Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Vases

Materials

Copper

Art Pottery Studio Spout Vase by Gubbels Helden, Netherlands 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Art Pottery Studio Spout Vase by Gubbels Helden. Made in The Netherlands, 1970's / 80's period. Ball shaped vase with fine spout in bordeaux red and blue glazes. Stamped on t...
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Red Opaline Glass Vase by Carlo Nason Eklettika Vintage Murano Studio Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant red opaline glass Vase by Carlo Nason of the "Eklettika" series is a stunning work of art made from high-quality red opaline glass. The vase is large in size, making it a com...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Rene Lalique Languedoc Vase
Located in Countryside, IL
Rene Lalique Languedoc Vase This vase measures: 12 wide x 12 deep x 8.5 inches high This vase is in Excellent Vintage Condition with some general ...
Category

2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Jan Benda, Krystyna Glass, Iridescent Studio Glass Vase, Canada, circa 2000
By Jan Benda
Located in Chatham, ON
Jan Benda - Krystyna glass - Canadian iridescent studio glass double gourd vase - fine quality with excellent iridescence - signed on the base - Canada (British Columbia) - circa 200...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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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