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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bright Blue Vessel With Glazed Interior by Katie Braida
Located in Atlanta, GA
Katie Braida is a British sculptor and ceramic artist known for her hand-built earthenware vessels inspired by the natural rhythms of the coastal and moorland landscapes around Scarb...
Category
2010s English Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Czech Clear Glass Trio Candelabras/Bud Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary handcrafted set of two clear glass Trios Candelabras can serve as either a candelabra or bud vase. When used in multiples, endless playful arrangements can be create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Viterra Art Glass Collection Strato Vase
Located in Stratford, CT
The Viterra Gallery Collection is focused on intricate European art glass techniques. It is crafted by a highly specialized team of master blowers with at least 20 years of experienc...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Glass Vase in the Style of Toni Zuccheri
By Venini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rich orange, gold and white tones are blended in this circular vase attributed to
Toni Zuccheri, Venini Murano (Italy).
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Barovier Toso, Monumental "Bolloni" Murano Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Barovier Toso " Bolloni" murano Vase. Signed in bottom. Large clear vase with large lens.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
ISIDE I15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, Size L
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
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Orange 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mondrian Vase ‘Glasses and Ruler’ Designed by Teresa Moro for The Table Project
Located in Madrid, ES
This unique ceramic piece is part of The Table Project, a collaborative initiative developed in Spain in 2024. Originally designed by Isidro Blasco, the work has been reinterpreted b...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
MCR The Stem Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Stem
Color: Bronze
Size: 10Ø x 38.5H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Centur...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$1,161 / item
Seguso Designed Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Seguso designed Italian art glass vase.
Cobalt blue with red and white pattern details.
Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Canetto Vase in Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a masterpiece of glass artistry that transcends mere decoration, embodying the pinnacle of luxury and refinement. This hand-blown vase, with its smoky grey allure and ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$705 Sale Price
25% Off
"Nail" 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
$3,447 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. The vase showcases a seamless transition from a clear gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,567 Sale Price
25% Off
Ogiva Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Mouth Blown Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti Ogiva Murano contemporary mouth blown glass vase in orange, ivory with a streak of red.
Carlo Moretti: An artisan factory
Stroll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Odalische Small Glass Vase in Rio Green by Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights.
Additional information:
Material: Blown opal
Color: Green river
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm
Available in othe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Art Glass Vase / Sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David
Located in San Diego, CA
Contemporary art glass vase / sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David of Blake Street Glass Studio, circa 1990s. This original design is achieved by their technique of layering, thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Large & Medium Clear Glass Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Rossi Vases Large & Medium - set of 2
From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Moor Heads Vases "Mars with gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Home Decor
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Grey by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours.
It draws inspiration from faraway places, halfway between fantasy an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$1,155 / item
Suzanne Ramie (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura. Large vase in glazed stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Suzanne Ramie (1905-1974) for Atelier Madoura.
Large vase in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in light brown tones and modern design.
1940's.
Measures: 41 x 9.5 cm.
In very good ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. This drop-shaped vase, available in two sizes, is shown h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$690 Sale Price
25% Off
Hand Blown Murano Teardrop Vase in Lagoon Blue Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite Murano vase embodies the pinnacle of Italian glassmaking artistry. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this luxurious piece showcases the unparalleled skill and tradition pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Gary DiPasquale Short Lobed & Footed Vase with Bark Textured Exterior
Located in Queens, NY
Gary DiPasquale Contemporary Short Lobed and Footed Vase with White Bark Textured Exterior and Black Metallic Foot with Black Interior
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Matte Gold Modern Skyscraper Vase Sculptures Pair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of modern matte gold vases. They look like a pair of skyscrapers! Purchased from an interior designer’s Palm Springs area estate sale. Done in the style of 80s Donna Karan hom...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Love Hurts" Design Vases Collection of 6 Pieces, Made in Italy, 2019
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 6 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Porcelain Sculpture - She speaks another language, and I love that about her.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
She speaks another language, And I like that about her is a bespoke one of a kind porcelain hand built coiled sculpture.
*Porcelain
*Handbuilt,
*Handwash, doesn't hold water, ungl...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
"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
$3,357 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Showtime Vase Collection
Materials:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Nº1: Ø19 x H 33 cm
Nº2: Ø13 x H 34 cm
Nº3: Ø27 x H 42 cm
Nº4: Ø21 x H 48 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rounded Black, White and Brown Volcanic Vessel with Lava Stone
Located in London, GB
An individual Rounded black, white and brown volcanic vessel with added lava stone.
Inspiration for the piece comes from the clay itself and the chemical relationships that glaze an...
Category
2010s British Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Hand Blown Murano Vase Massiccio in Clear Mirror
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This highly unique mirrored Massiccio vase is an epitome of refined elegance and timeless luxury, meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in the renowned glassmaking district of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
Forsythia Ceramic Handmade Vase by Pieces, Modern Customizable Yellow Pitcher
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora ceramics are cleverly designed to make arranging your flowers easy. So simple you can't mess this up. Pretty. Modern. Call it pretty modern. Each piece is handmade. Shown i...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Medium Troncosfera Vase in Grey by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
By putting three layers of glass on one another in three distinct moments colored opaque glass, clear crystal and colored crystal one achieves the amazing effect of a material that p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Damian Garrido 2002 Spain Modernist Geometric Figure Vase .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Eometric modernist vase designed by Damian Garrido.
A beautiful sculptural piece, created in Madrid Spain in the silversmith workshop of Damián Garrido, back in 2002. This archite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
$12,565 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand Blown Murano Penta Vase in Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pentagonal Murano vase, a true masterpiece of Italian luxury and craftsmanship, meticulously crafted by the finest glassblowers in Murano, Italy. This vase, in a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,372 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Hand Blown Murano Penta Vase in Green Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pentagonal Murano vase, a true masterpiece of Italian luxury and craftsmanship, meticulously crafted by the finest glassblowers in Murano, Italy. This vase, in a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,372 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Porcelain Red White and Black Vase by Pippin Drysdale
Located in Atlanta, GA
"An acclaimed International Artist and Master of Australian Craft, Pippin Drysdale's career as a ceramic artist spans 30 years. Her passion for the cra...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Jaime Hayon Contemporary Terracotta Set of Gardenias Big Vases
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of gardenias vases by Jaime Hayon
Hand turned terracotta within impermeable treatment.
Measures: nº 1: 22 x 45 cm
nº 2: 22 x 45 cm
nº 4: 22 x 37 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Vases Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Albany Small, Medium & Large Vases - Set of 3 Glass
This set of 3 designer vases looks beautiful together or alone and makes an eye-catching addition to any shelf or table in your h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Nº 4 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Pink Showtime Vase Collection by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 4 Contemporary glazed ceramic showtime white vase collection by Jaime Hayon.
Materials:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Diam. 21 cm x H 48 cm
The Showtime Vases are just as curre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Green and White Peking Glass Vase - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Chinese Green and White Peking Glass Vase - Pair
Each vase measures: 5.75 wide x 5.75 deep x 11.75 inches high
We take our photos in a con...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Barrel Vase Grey XXL with a Side Cut
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of Italian architecture and the elegance of modern design, this Murano vase encapsulates a sophisticated charm. The light grey hue brings a sense of calm and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,150 Sale Price
25% Off
Venini Testosterone Happy Pills Vase in Horizon Blue & Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy pills in testosterone by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique.
Color: Testosterone
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
POP Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Vase, Size M, Choose Your Color
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The POP! 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 combine history and design.
POP moorish heads...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Venini Veronese Glass Vase in Sapphire and Crystal by Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with cylindrical body and crystal decorative base. Featured in apple green colored class with crystal designed in 1921. Perfect for indoor home decor as container o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Canetto Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes an aura of refined luxury and modern elegance. The matte grey finish, accentuated by a ribbed texture, creates a visual and tactile experience that is both so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,050 Sale Price
25% Off
Modernist Charcoal Urn Form Ceramic Vase with Demilune Embellishments
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
MCR The Gourd Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Gourd
Color: Bronze
Size: 14Ø x 42H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid Century...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$1,461 / item
Hand Blown Murano Pois Vase in Light Lagoon Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite piece is a true testament to the timeless elegance and innovative artistry that defines Murano glass.
The vase's elegant cylindrical form is elevated by a stunning sec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Topaz Glass Vase with Relief Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sophisticated glass vase was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 Wooden Decorative Vases Cream Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Wooden Decorative Vases Cream, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Wood
$1,790 Sale Price / item
40% Off
MCR The Cocoon Vase By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Larger quantities available upon request, with 8 weeks production time.
Description: Bronze Vase, The Cocoon
Color: Bronze
Size: 20 x 9 x 25.5H cm
Material: Bronze
Collection: Mid C...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
$1,396 / item
Ovale Millemolature Carlo Moretti Murano Contemporary Clear Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Oval free hand shaped vase in transparent Murano glass with detailed diamond wheel work designed in 1976 by Carlo Moretti
Carlo Moretti: An arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Venini Opalino Small Vase in Red Milk White Inside Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Artisan Iridescent Blue & Green Murano Glass Dot Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
This visually striking vase employs vibrant iridescent colors and applied glass buttons to add dimension and depth to the surface of the glass. The swirls of purple, green, and blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An epitome of refined elegance and superior craftsmanship, this remarkable piece features a sleek, pentagonal silhouette, masterfully crafted to highlight its geometric precision and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,237 Sale Price / item
25% Off
A Set of 2 Hand Blown Murano Flute Vases in Aquamarine
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the flute vase set in aquamarine – a timeless embodiment of elegance and artistry, crafted meticulously to elevate any space with its serene beauty. These vases, with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,275 Sale Price
25% Off
Glacier Vase 1, by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware. Abstract form with blue glazes & applied discs. Artist signed on underside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Ruby Red Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte red exterior with polished beveled edges creating a striking visual and tactile experience. The deep, rich red glaze is inspired by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,850 Sale Price
25% Off
Venini Opalino Small Vase in Acquamarine Milk White Inside Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opalino small vase in Amber Murano glass by Venini. The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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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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