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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Returnable Items Only
Momento JH41 Vase, Emerald , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Momento JH40 & JH41 Vases, Cream/Emerald , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Coloured Crystal Vase, Modern Design, Model Béa.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary Coloured Crystal Vase, Modern Design, Model Béa.
Contemporary design vase, inspired by the 1930s and the Art Deco period, with fresh, delicate colours that will blend i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Momento JH40 Vases, Cream , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Momento JH40 Vase, Cream , by Jaime Hayon for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
The sculptural shapes of each Momento Vase can often be identified in Hayon’s paintings, the two distinct pieces exhibit a strong and playful graphic identity. Both equally iconic in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Cut and Coloured Crystal Vase, Contemporary Design, Model CHIC.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cut and coloured crystal vase, Contemporary design, Model CHIC.
Contemporary vase, modern design for old or contemporary interiors, Model CHIC in cut and coloured crystal.
Beyond it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Transparent Bullicante Murano Art Glass Vase by Barovier&Toso
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Delicate triangular transparent Bullicante Murano art glass vase with "lateral morise" by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso.
The “bullicante” effect is amongst the most famous gla...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Coloured Crystal Vase, Contemporary Design, Model RAL.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coloured Crystal Vase, Contemporary Design, Model RAL.
A magnificent crystal vase, Model Ral, with a soft, modern design for trendy interior decoration.
h: 12,5cm, w: 13cm, d: 6,5cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Pink Glazed Ceramic Shiva Flower Vase by Ettore Sottsass, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of our favourite designs. It has been in production since 1973, and has converted into BD’s sign of identity all over the world. Sottsass designed the vase when travelling to Bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Green and White Art Glass Murano Handkerchief Vase
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass handkerchief vase with some small air bubbles in the glass. Dreamy green and white. Measures: 13" wide and 7.5" tall. A beautiful piece ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Handcrafted Ivory Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ivory ceramics, handmade in New York
2 pieces
1. 4 in x 6.5 in
2. 4 in x 4 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Large Brown Ceramic Vase With Leaves, Italy 1980's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Amazing and large ceramic vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's.
Beautiful design with different kind of leaves and a slender lower part.
Finished with a deep brown glazed finish wi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Naive no 1 by artist- designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Intuitive trial to experiment with techinque and esthetics is what distinguish artist - designer Hania Jneid work.
Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed, ornamented w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ebbe Sadolin, Danish 1900-1982 Vase by Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndal
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ebbe Sadolin, Danish 1900-1982
Vase by Ebbe Sadolin for Bing & Grøndal. Height: 29 cm.
Stoneware with an incredibly beautiful glaze in earthy tones.
The vase has a minor repair on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Our silver travertine vase is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles.
Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vase will be sure to wi...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
Contemporary Dark Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic dark blue modern Murano glass vase, handcrafted in the renowed workshops of Murano in Italy around 1970. This example of a late 20th century Murano vase shows best how crea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Gambaro e Poggi Scavo Murano Vase in Frosted Turquoise
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Frosted Aquamarine Gambaro and Poggi Scavo Murano Glass Vase, Circa 1990s. Featuring a handcrafted frosted Agean blue and green ancient Roman style g...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
The Fiasca Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Fiasca Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 34 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Fiasca takes inspiration from storage vessels made in fairly standard shape...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Contemporary Decorative Flower Sleeve, English, Art Glass, Straw Silk Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower sleeve. An English, art glass and straw silk vase by Margaret Johnson.
Beautiful colour with butterfly motif attracts the eye
Displays a de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Bianco Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Drago Bianco takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castell...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Silver Plated and Smoked Glass Thomas French Vase by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This French Vase by Christofle embodies the spirit of its era, combining modernist aesthetics with luxurious materials to create a timeless and captivating piece of art.
Crafted by ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
Contemporary Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Decorative Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk decorative urn by Margaret Johnson.
Delightful colour with shimmeri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles.
Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vessel will be sure to win your he...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drago Nero Vessel by Coseincorso
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 35 cm.
Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze.
The Drago Nero takes inspiration from the drug pots produced in Castelli be...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Porcelain Abstract Gold Pattern Vase by Heinrich & Co Selb Bavaria, Germany
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Gold Glazed Art Porcelain Ceramic Flower Vase by Heinrich & Co SELB Bavaria, Germany 1970's. White Porcelain with gold abstract pattern motif. Rare V...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Ramina Ceramic Vase by Arianna De Luca
Located in Geneve, CH
Ramina vase by Arianna De Luca
Dimensions: height 20 x diameter 20 cm
Materials: ceramic
Ramina is part of the Folcloristica series. A collection inspired by the mood and lifestyl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Modernist Amber Glass Belgian Vase by Val Saint Lambert
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Belgian Vase by Val Saint Lambert is a stunning example of mid-century design and craftsmanship. Its unique combination of form, color, and texture makes it a striking centerpie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Introverso Marble Vase, Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti
Located in Geneve, CH
Introverso marble vase - Paolo Ulian & Moreno Ratti
Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 40 cm
Materials: white carrara marble.
Also available in Nero Africa marble.
Moreno Ratti
"When I was...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Giraffe Vase by Ardmore Ceramics – a magnificent fusion of art and functionality. This large ceramic vase, hand-sculpted by the talented V...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
OLÉ Vase # 14 by artist- designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is.
Each vase is a celebration of joy.
Unique piece in Stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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
21st century Pair of Original of "Tomato" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Tomato" Vases
Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of tomatoes, made by hand. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room.
The va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
"Figs" Original Decorative Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set 21st Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Figs" Decorative Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set
A pretty ceramic vase and bowl set in the shape of figs, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Pair Original of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Garlic" Ceramic Vases
Interesting pair of ceramic vases in the shape of garlic, they are handmade. The vase contains garlic bulbs that look almost real. The vase is waterpro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aniela Platter / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
ANIELA can be described in three words: perfect-fruit-plate! Of course, it works just as well for serving sweets or savory snacks. Its wide base and a funny pretzel-shaped handle gai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Goblet Bowl, Signed Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Goblet bowl, signed Arno Declercq
Measures: 14 cm L x 14 cm W x 40 cm H
5.5” L x 5.5” W x 15.7” H
Material: Iroko Wood
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
21st century Pair of Original of "Peppers" Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Peppers " Vases
Magnificent pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright colour of this pair will look great in your kitchen or dining room....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st century "Banana" Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Banana" ceramic vase and bowl set
Pretty ceramic vase and bowl set in the shape of bananas, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk flowers.
Vase ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase Pâté de Verre
By Daum
Located in Vilnius, LT
Tall French Daum Bacchus vase with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom, decorated with a woman face, grapes and leaves. Circa 2000.
Signed ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
21st century Pair of Original of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Lemon" Ceramic Vases and Planters
A pretty ceramic vase and planter set in the shape of lemons, it is handmade.
The vase is waterproof and suitable for both real and silk fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
21st century Pair of Original "Pepper" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of " Pepper " ceramic vases
A pretty pair of ceramic vases in the shape of peppers, they are handmade. The bright yellow and red colour and large size of this pair will look gre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ambrosià handcrafted Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Flower Vase harmonizes colored and clear crystals, giving this art deco vase the title of "home jewelry." Its traditional crafting and h...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Olé Vase No 11 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is.
Each vase is a celebration of joy.
Unique piece in Stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
21st century Pair of Original of "Sunflower" Ceramic Vases
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of "Sunflower" ceramic vases
A pretty pair of handmade ceramic vases in the shape of sunflowers. The bright yellow colour and large size of this pair will look great in your liv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000560 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye. The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Decorative Flower Vase, English, Art Glass, Baluster Urn, Display
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative flower vase. An English, art glass and straw silk baluster urn by Margaret Johnson.
Appealing colour with a fascinating natural decoration
Displays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pottery Vase With Drip Paint
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pottery Vase With Drip Paint. Wonderful texture that is accentuated by the precise paint. There are many different tones flow thought the exterior leading the seer downward or upward...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
TERRACOTTA LEMON BASIN H.63CM WITH DECORATIONS 20th century
Located in Madrid, ES
TERRACOTTA LEMON BASIN H.63CM WITH DECORATIONS 20th century
Impruneta terracotta vase, patinated to perfection.
Copy of a sixteenth-century original.
Ancient Ricceri factory.
Large ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Jens Jakob Bregnoe – Stoneware Carnation Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jens Jakob Bregnø, Danish 1877-1946
A stoneware carnation vase with maroon glaze. At the top three holes for carnations / single flower. Presumably on of a kind.
On one side side re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Olé Vase No 13 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
By Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is.
Each vase is a celebration of joy.
Unique piece in Stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Large Multi Color Pink Vase Murano Style
Located in Fort Washington, MD
This is a beautiful art glass vase with a style that is reminiscent of Murano glassware. Murano glass is known for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant, multi-colored designs, oft...
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Marble Verigated Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Marble Variegated Vase measures approx - 5.5 diameter x 13.5 high
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Undulating Hand-Pierced Limited Edition Earthenware Vase by Gilles Caffier
Located in Edison, NJ
Undulating free-form earthenware vase with graduated hand-piercings by Gilles Caffier. In off-white earthenware. The vase somes with a glass insert for flowers. From and edition of 9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
European studio ceramicist. Large ceramic vase with green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist.
Large ceramic vase in a modernist style with green glaze.
Mid-20th century.
In excellent condition with natural cracks.
Dimensions: Diameter 20.0 cm x He...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fratelli Toso Glass Vase
Located in Lugo, IT
Perfect glass vase by Fratelli Toso
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Knud Andersen Lidded Stoneware Vase / Jar for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Andersen (Danish, 1892-1966) for Royal Copenhagen.
Lidded stoneware vase decorated with green celadon glaze, fitted with patinated bronze lid and gilded knob. Resting on patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
TUSCANY Flower Vase Ø73 CM FROM THE ANCIENT RICCERI MANUFACTURING 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TUSCANY Flower Vase Ø73 CM FROM THE ANCIENT RICCERI MANUFACTURING 20th Century
Vase for citrus fruits, elegant, beautiful, characterized by an ornamentation of the type with floral ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $993.
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