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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
$617 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Richard Uhlemeyer Vase and Jar Ceramic German Pottery Green and Terra Cotta Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vase and jar created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades,
Vase size 16cm diameter x 16 cm hight
Jar size 16cm diameter ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Amber by Venini
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
$1,507 / item
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
2 Moor Heads "Futuristic Women", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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
$4,303 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Glaciar Short Silver Alpaca & Black Onyx Stone Flower Vase
By AIREDELSUR
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
Moor Heads Vases "Galaxy with Gold", Handmade in Italy, 2019, Unique Design
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
$1,118 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture Vases Designed by Capperidicasa, Made in Italy
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of large contemporary engraved ceramic sculpture vase, black enamel, new design handmade by Capperidicasa, made in Italy.
Unique pieces
Dimensions from left:
Width 17 cm, heigh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Ceramic Vase ‘Primavera’ After Botticelli by Leah Jensen
By Leah Jensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand carved ceramic vase by Leah Jensen, 2015. This wonderful piece combines the contemporary modern with the Italian Renaissance. Based on the 15th century painting, ‘Primavera’ by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Salta Medium Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta Medium Round Tray Alpaca Silver & Leather
Also with leather:
Salta Small Round Tray
Salta Large Round Tray
Salta Tray Bar
Salta champagne Bucket
Salta Ice bucket
Salta Ice...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
$1,100 / set
Tondo Doni Metropolis Black Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning vase was crafted entirely of black crystal and its unique volumes are a celebration of Expressionist art. Dynamic and intriguing, the asymmetrical lines of this silhoue...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$6,613 / item
1980s Danish Glass Vase by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Small Danish vase in white, black, green and red art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s.
Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard’s...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Tondo Doni Rhapsody Black Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
In music, Rhapsody is a free and varied composition. It is presented as a set of melodies, different among them for rhythm and harmony that it gives to the composition extemporized tones where its coherence it is expressed only in the general context. Tondo Doni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$6,613 / item
Cistus Round Flower Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A delicate design entirely crafted by hand using pure crystal with over 24% of PbO is the distinctive feature of this elegant round vase that will imbue with charm and sophistication...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$2,415 / item
Tondo Doni Skyline Black Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Skyline collection, this vase is a superb addition to a modern home. It can be displayed with a floral composition or as is, showcasing its elegant cylindrical shape with...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$3,755 / item
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Adrenalina Happy Pills Vase in Red and Green by Fabio Novembre
By Venini, Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Adrenalina happy pills by Fabio Novembre. Numbered Edition Handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique.
Dimensions: Ø 11.5 cm, H 33 cm
Year of manufacture: 2012 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Coral Collection Hand-Blown Glass Vase and Serving Stands Deco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Coral Collection Set'
Introducing the exquisite Coral Collection Set, a breathtaking ensemble of hand-blown glass artistry by the renowned Simone Cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown by skilled artisans, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This strikingly tall Murano vase in onyx black embodies elegance and sophisticated Italian craftsmanship, perfect for adding a touch of opulence to any interior. Skillfully hand-blow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Agate Footed Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Agate Footed Vase. 17.75" H x 8.25" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Agate
Karl Springer Artisan Hand-Blown Glass Vase with Antiqued Gold Leaf 1980s
By Seguso, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Unique large artisan hand-blown glass vase with applied antiqued Italian gold leaf by Seguso (Murano Italy) for Karl Springer, American 1980'...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Murano Wide Taper Vase in Olive
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a true masterpiece that seamlessly marries contemporary elegance with time-honored craftsmanship. Its exquisite form, inspired by the delicate facets of cut gemstone, cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Amber Studio Art Glass Vase with Patinated Surface and Circles by Aaron Adamson
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful hand-blown amber glass vase with unique patinated and circle design by British glass blower Aaron Adamson (British, b1955), 2002. Signed and da...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Cucumber Ceramic Flower Vase, by Martine Bedin from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Cucumber flower vase was originally designed by Martine Bedin in 1985 for Memphis. An object not thought for simple use but for a long contemplation, the ceramic vase is a true c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Stoneware Ceramic Vase by Astoul in La Borne 1982 Shinny Grey Color
By Eric Astoul
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Astoul E.
Elegant and large ceramic stoneware vase.
Masterpiece of the artist realised and dated 1982, signed at the base.
Original excellent conditions.
Dimensions: 28 x...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Owl Bud Vase #3 by Robbie Heidinger
Located in New York, NY
Owl Bud vase #3 by Robbie Heidinger.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Salta Rectangular Medium Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Blue Onyx
By AIREDELSUR
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
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Contemporary Stark Rough Carved Blackened Waxed Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
VESSEL NO. 1
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2017
10 facets form this unique object. Mathematically designed and hand-wrought. Vessel No. 1 was the first vessel designed by J.M. Szymanski. Not wa...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of 2 Modern Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Modern Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase
Materials:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Large: D 14 cm x W 33 cm x H 47 cm
Small: D 10 cm x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$1,835 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Take your pick from our most unusual pumpkin patch! This ceramic Jack-o'-lantern, part of our Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey 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
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Tondo Doni Peacock Clear Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship, fine crystal, and a contemporary aesthetic create a unique design that will enliven a modern or eclectic interior. Its volumes can adapt to function as a vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$4,922 / item
Modern Decor Small White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern Decor Small White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Materials:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
D 10 cm x W 24 cm x H 34 cm
A cerami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$481 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Italian Marble and Wood Contemporary Sculpture, Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of white marble Carrara, Black marble, and solid wood with including two glass vases for fr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
$1,893 Sale Price
20% Off
Capperidicasa Contemporary Italian Marble Wood Sculpture Flower Vase "iTotem"
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian contemporary sculpture, candle holder and flower vase, modular as you like made up of yellow marble Siena, green Alpi marble and solid wood with including two glasses tubes f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
$2,008 Sale Price
20% Off
PAUL CHALEFF 1986 Art Pottery Dragon Kiln Fired Oversized Decorative Vase
By Paul Chaleff
Located in Miami, FL
American Art Pottery Dragon Kiln Fired Vase designed by Paul Chaleff.
This is a very large oversized American Art Pottery Vase created by Paul Chaleff, back in 1986. The art pottery...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
$4,025 Sale Price
30% Off
Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Occhi vase collection, designed by Tobia Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, consists of three different vases made of crystal murrine and coral glass.
Indo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Vase by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful impressive and big vase / bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed b...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tigris Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The "Tigris" porcelain vase, comprised of stacked, spouted and coiled forms covered in powder blue, white and black glazes, Memphis Milano collection. The Tigris Vase was originally ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Important French 60's Glazed Ceramic Vase by Max Idlas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important French 60's glazed ceramic vase by Max Idlas (1932-2019). Signed.
Born in Marseille in 1932, the self-taught Idlas opened his first pottery workshop...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Labuan Small Glass Vase in Horizon 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
Large I Cinesi Vase in Cobalt Blue by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Bright Matisse cobalt blue
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Salta Rectangular Large Flower Vase, Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx
By AIREDELSUR
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
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Glass Vase by Martin Potsch
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch.
Clear glass with applied multi color prunts.
Etched signature on the bottom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Japanese Ceramic Lidded Vessel c1970s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning tapered turned studio clay vessel with a beautifully sculpted lid. Amazing glaze work with cascading puffy drips. Really a handsome piece. Signed by maker.
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
American Modernist Organic Hand Painted Ceramic in Variegated Java Hues
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist vase was realized in the United States circa 1980. It features a conical form that flares dramatically at its shoulders before tapering to an economical circular mouth. The exterior of the piece has been hand glazed in java and cafe au lait ones against a warm tan back ground. The form recalls both antique African pottery...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italian Contemporary Ceramic Blue Vase Designed by Capperidicasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian ceramic vase turned and hand-engraved with matt enamel, wooden hood, new design by Capperidicasa.
Dimensions:
Diameter 18 cm - height (ceramic ) 32 cm
Height with cap (hig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$526 Sale Price
20% Off
Orbis: Brass and Nero Marquina Marble Vase with Gold-Plated Details
Located in Porto, PT
"Introducing Orbis, an exclusive decorative vase that seamlessly blends industrial precision with artisanal craftsmanship. This exquisite piece stands out with its sophisticated comb...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hand-Blown Murano Tall Battuto Vase in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning hand-blown Murano Battuto Vase in Amber is a true testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of Murano glassblowers. The vase features an intricate, pebble-like surfac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II XL Vase Soft Resin Green Gold
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, green and gold.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available
Col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Venini Opalino Small Vase in Amber 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
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
$2,331 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Hand Blown Murano Poker Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Transform your living space into a realm of sophistication with this outstanding Murano, a testament to luxury and high-end craftsmanship. Its pitch-black surface emanates an aura of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Glaciar Short Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Flowervase
By AIREDELSUR
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
Relief Ash Vase 01 by Alice Lahana Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Relief Ash Vase 01 by Alice Lahana Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: D 8 x W 37 x H 65 cm
Materials: Solid ash wood.
Hand-sculpted, the Relief 01 vase is inspired by the volca...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Ash
God E17, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Luxury Vase, Size M, Bichrome
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
$752 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Portali Model 16 Ceramic Vase by Andrea Branzi for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
This elegant vase Model 16 of the Portali Collection designed by famous Italian designer and architect Andrea Branzi in 2007 and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Horse Design Vase
Located in Queens, NY
White and black vase with running horse design.
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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