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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Unique Asymmetrical Studio Glass Vase by Christinenhuette/Schott Zwiesel
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique asymmetrical shaped studio glass vase by Christinenhuette/Schott Zwiesel, Germany, 1990s.
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Branan Mercer, Etc. Pottery Vases and Tea Bowls, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Four Pottery Vessels, comprising: two Branan Mercer (American, XX-XXI) Tea Bowls initialed to underside, one unmarked porcelain vase with matte black glaze, and one illegibl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Venini Square Occhi Vase in Red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Occhi glass vase in coral red by Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Tobia Scarpa. Blown handmade glass vases with the “Murrine” technique.
Color: Cor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Principe Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Principe glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part is glazed.
Color: Milk-W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Luxury Vases Collection Hearts Number 47, 8, 55, 10, 48, Five Pieces
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
A special collection of hand made italian luxury vases.
Includes
Heart # 47
Heart # 8
Heart # 55
Heart # 10
Heart # 48.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Small Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Gemme Glass Vase in Tea by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in tea designed in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$297 / item
Venini Medium Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
By Venini, Peter Marino
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also avai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Ceramic White Glazed Rim Pottery Vase Planter by FD21 Clay
Located in London, England
No 47. Contemporary handmade ceramic lightly glazed stone coloured vase or planter with a subtle white rim. Designed and handmade by Brazilian ceramicist Flavio Diogo of FD21 Clay.
...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Venini Large Black Belt Triangular Glass in Crystal and Tea by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in transparent crystal and tea with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini 'Where Are My Glasses?' Single Lens Glass Vase in Red by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim shaped neck and black glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as containe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Medium Black Belt Oval Glass Vase in Crystal and Green by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in crystal and grass green with black decoration designed by Peter Marino in 2017. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
French ceramicist, a pair of ceramic vases in turquoise glaze. Mid-20th century.
Located in København, Copenhagen
French ceramicist, a pair of ceramic vases in turquoise glaze.
Mid-20th century.
Marked with monogram.
In excellent condition with natural cracks.
Dimensions: H 13.5 cm. x D 13.5 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of 4 Vases Moor Head, 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
Pair of Architectural Smoke Fired Ceramic Vases
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique pair of architectural smoke fired ceramic vases.
White, matte earthenware. Signed at base.
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,190 / set
Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Richard Ginori Large Vase with the Italian Prime Minister Stem, Italy 1980s
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
God E17, Man's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Luxury Vase, Size S, 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
Modern Serving Tray Eucalyptus Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Ada, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
Ada is a sublime serving tray designed to uplift layback moments. Handcrafted in Euc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Wood, Ash, Beech, Oak
Alexandre Kostanda ceramic , pottery abstract vessel /pitcher , Vallauris .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful abstract design by the Polish ? French artist Alexandre Kostanda , made in Vallauris , France .
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Modern LAAB Decisione Vase Raku Ceramic Black White Green Crakle Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Decisione vase
Metal and ceramics are combined together in this stunning result of a modern raku bowl where the different materials shine on their own and where metallic and crack...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Konart Turkish Modern Abstract Twisted Glass Crystal Vase Centerpiece (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Abstract Turkish Konart Twisted Glass Crystal Vase Centerpiece (A). Approx 10 lbs. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 7" W x 7" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Curt Magnus Addin, own studio. Ceramic vase, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio.
Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay.
1970s.
Stamped and signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 1...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Affresco Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Moretti’s iconic glass vases are blown by mouth in transparent Murano Crystal. With their innumerable designs and colors they offer an infinite series of combinations to make y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$525 / item
ISIDE I15, Woman's Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, Size S
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Set of Three Fluted Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Vases Signed by Alberto Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
A set of three cobalt blue and clear fluted Murano glass vases of varying sizes by master Venetian glass artist, Alberto Donà. The tallest one is 12" height x 5.5 diameter, the mediu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mediterranea 2 - Terracotta Vase - XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
By Chiara Berta
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
Outdoor Planter Made from Weather-Resistant Stainless Steel
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Serena XL planter is a special edition of the collection, as it not only serves as a planter, but also as a privacy screen. Made from stainless steel with premium finishes, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Fiberglass
Hannah Hansdotter “Stucco Print” Blue/White Opac Hand Blown Glass Vase, 2017
By Hannah Hansdotter
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish artist's Hannah Hansdotter was born in 1984 and has emerged as one of our most interesting glass artists of today. She is based in her studios in Kosta and Boda and has p...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Spherical Ball Shape Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Decorated 24kt Gold Luster
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural vase handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24 Kt gold. Dimensions: D 35 cm, H 40 cm. The entire manufacturing process is handmade in Italy.
The vas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
1980s Danish Glass Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Vase / candle holder in white, black and blue art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s.
Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Art Glass Small Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Internally decorated with large swashes of opaque polichrome glass, unusually large pinwheel and filigrana.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Sfera Vase in White, Grey and Black by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
The sphere is an archetype that has always been an object of desire. Offered in a variety of colors from the Moretti family’s secret book or in different transparencies, it is an eve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
$1,050 / item
Pair of Gulvase Vases by Otto Brauer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large cobalt "Gulvase" apothocary vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,500 / set
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold Thunder
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
Moor Head Special Edition, Vase Centerpiece, Handmade in Italy, 2023, Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Handmade piece in Italy. No mold. 90 Colors available. Sicily is the land of clay and handcrafted pieces. Love and jealousy melt inside those wonderful creations.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold Strip
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
Jais Nielsen Four-Sided Stoneware Vase with Biblical Relief Motifs for Royal Cop
Located in Kastrup, DK
A four-sided stoneware vase by Jais Nielsen, created for Royal Copenhagen, 1930-1940.
Featuring biblical motifs in relief, depicting the Three Wise Men and Joseph and Mary with the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
"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
$3,321 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ferro Italian Murano Art Glass Black Vase Italy 1990
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Italian Murano Art Glass vase from Italy circa 1990. The hand molded tinted matte black glass with deep circulating irregular waves has a beautiful shape. Etched under base : Ferro
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vittorio Ferro Vase with Unique Multicolor Murrine, 1999
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase with unique chartreuse, black and taupe murrine by Vittorio Ferro, Murano Italy, 1999 (signed on the bottom “VITTORIO FERRO ‘99”)....
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murrine
Yoichi Ohira 1996 Murano Italy Crescita Abstract Vase in White Lattimo Art Glass
By Yoichi Ohira
Located in Miami, FL
Rare vase designed by Yoichi Ohira (1946-).
An unique one-of-a-kind piece of Art-Glass, created by Yoichi Ohira at the Murano island, in Venice Italy, back in the 1996. This wonde...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$7,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Troncosfera Vase in White, Grey, and Black by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Troncosfera is the result of the combination of two geometrical forms that have always been present in the Carlo Moretti collections, an expression of the greatest stability that uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Collection of Two Ceramic Glazed Vases by Warren Mackinzie
Located in Atlanta, GA
An assemble of two stemmed cylinder-shape stoneware vases by American studio potter Warren MacKenzie (1924-2018). The two vases have a complementary form and silouette and display ni...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Trittico Carlo Moretti Vase by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Unique and extraordinary, it comprises the three most outstanding works in the history and creativity of Carlo Moretti. Exclusive objects that go beyond the borders of time, classics...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
$1,175 / item
SkLO "Seam" Glass Vessel
By SkLO
Located in Dallas, TX
A special glassblowing technique developed at SkLO gives these vessels their "seam" while they are hot on the glassblower's pipe. This creates the unique asymmetrical, off-center dou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,600
Luxury Vase #47 "Majestic". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy. 2020
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.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, ceramic vase in azure blue glaze. 1960s/70s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy. Ceramic vase in azure blue glaze.
1960s/70s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 20.0 x D 11.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Blue Butterflies Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Luster Ceramic Vase
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Our "Petalouda Iris" majolica vase showcases the timeless charm of the blue butterfly, capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered in all cultures as a symbol of fulfilled desires...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Monumental 14.5 high Robert McCandless Frosted Etched Art Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robert McCandless Large Acid Etched 14.5 tall Vase. In very nice original condition. Beautiful size and scale!
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
"Roses" Luxury Vases Set of 8 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
$4,296 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Curt Magnus Addin, own studio. Ceramic vase, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio.
Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay.
1970s.
Marked and signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 14...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Serving Tray Swarovski Calacatta Marble Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Serving tray Alentejo, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A sublime serving tray, Alentejo was designed to uplift layback moments.
A roun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Marble, Crystal
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
Curt Magnus Addin, Swedish ceramist. Ceramic vase in a modernist style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio.
Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay. Blue interior glaze.
1970s.
Stamped and signed.
In perfect condi...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Modern Glass Vase Budveszel Gyula Hungary 1990s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This vintage glass vase is a unique piece that will add a touch of modern elegance to any space. Handmade in Hungary by Budveszel Gyula in the 1990s, this vase features a colourful d...
Category
1990s Hungarian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$226 Sale Price
20% Off
Small red and green murano glass vase
Located in Milano, IT
This enchanting Murano glass vase, crafted in the 1960s, is a true gem of Venetian glassmaking art. Its captivating and sinuous design, adorned with delicate filigree lines, immediat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Glass Vase "Blue Galaxy Art", B. Vallien for Orrefors
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bertil Vallien, born in 1938, designed this beautiful glass vase 'Blue Galaxy Art' for Orrefors Kosta Boda.
Signed at the bottom 'B. Vallien, Kosta no. 48016'.
Sweden, c. 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Small Troncosfera Vase in White, Grey and Black by Carlo Moretti
Located in New York, NY
Troncosfera is the result of the combination of two geometrical forms that have always been present in the Carlo Moretti collections: an expression of the greatest stability that uni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Luxury Vase Collection "Love and Feelings", Porcelain, Handmade in Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Special collection of Love's inspirated hearts.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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