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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Andre Bloch French Tall Ceramic Vase in Black Glaze c 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall ceramic vase by French artist Andre Bloch. Bloch uses a heavily grogged clay and deep black glaze to create his unique forms. Circa 2010
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990
In ottime condizioni
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano Marcello Furlan made in italy anni 90
Located in Milano, IT
Piccolo vaso in vetro di Murano firmato all'acido Marcello Furlan - 1990
In ottime condizioni
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife and craftsmanship.
Designed by Love Art Ceramic studio in South Africa in 2023, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Crystal Vase - Lalique - Saint Cloud
By Lalique
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely little crystal vase, made by the French brand Lalique.
The name of the model is Saint Cloud.
The vase is in very good condition. No chips and no hairlines.
Signed on the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
By Toni Zuccheri, VeArt
Located in Lugo, IT
Membrane Vase by Toni Zuccheri for VeArt
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Vase possible Galvani production and decoration by Angelo Simonetto
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase possible Galvani production.
Good Condition
Thank you
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ingeborg Lundin Orrefors Applet Expo Series 1964
By Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Ingeborg Lundin (1921-1991) for Orrefors Applet from Expo Series 1964. Signed.
Category
20th Century European Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
German Desk Lamp After Cristian Del 60ies
Located in Berlin, DE
This lamp is very solid, but its colour and the "spine" make it in a certain way very decent.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Art Glass Vase by Murano Oggetti, signed R. Pell
By Oggetti
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful art glass vase, Murano Italy by Oggetti signed by R. Bell. The hand blown vase with abstract decoration in blue, green, red, whit and black, Ricardas Peleckas was an art...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
By Hastings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Ceramic
In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Pirate Terracotta Vase
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The bold Don Filippo Vase is part of a remarkable range of mytho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Abstract Pottery Alien Mock Dinosaur Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Egg-Shaped Display Vase Pot
This vase is an unusual piece of art that makes a great conversation starter. The vase is curved, with an abstract shape and raised detailing.
It's cra...
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Pink and Gray Murano Glass Vase
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A cylindrical modern large vase produced in Murano, Italy with a base and top in pale pink with the center being a light gray color. Would do great as a center piece on a table with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Slender Ceramic Sculptural Vase Hand-Painted Third-Fire Platinum Luster, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Sculptural ceramic vase with a slender shape, handmade in Italy and decorated with precious platinum lustre, the luster process requires three firings of the vase.
Dimensions: D 28...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Platinum
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted elegance, meticulously crafted by South African artists renowned for their skill and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1908. Cone with flared mouth on vertical ovoid knop mounted to domed foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early Tall Ceramic Vase with Unique Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase in a cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). Unusually tall at 21.75 inches, the vase strikes the viewer with its slender silouette with a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Caleb Siemon Hand-Blown Striped Heart Bud Vase
By Caleb Siemon
Located in New York, NY
Caleb Siemon hand-blown striped heat-shaped bud vase, signed. Measures: 6" H x 7.5" W.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Emerald Green Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Dot Design
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Richly colored Emerald green Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Carlo Nason Av Mazzega Italian Model S 510 Glass and Steel Mount Vase
By AVMazzega, Carlo Nason
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A model S 510 glass vase with steel mount designed by the Italian designer Aldo Nason (born 1920) for Mazzega. Made in Murano, Italy, the vase has a tall tubular glass vessel squeez...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Murano Art Glass Torso Vase
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern Murano art glass sculptural vase in shape of a female torso. The piece was likely manufactured during the 1980s and has gold inclusions. Mounted atop a circular stone ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Hand Blown Topaz Murano Glass Vase With Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Tone on tone Topaz Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in Topaz glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy 2023.
This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. I...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Deep Blue Murano Glass Vase with Gold Leaf Infused Raised Dot Design
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Deep blue color Murano glass vase decorated with applied dot design in clear glass with gold leaf inclusions. Italy, 2023
This vase is currently available in our NYC showroom. Thsi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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: 26 x 37 cm.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Olé 9 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 9 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 4 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 4 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 19 cm
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco cu...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Contemporary Silver Plated Flower Cone shape Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Infused with inspiration from geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, our vase seamlessly intertwines modern aesthetics with subtle acknowledgments of craftsmanship and tradition. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Olé 1 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 1 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Unique Piece from the Collection Olé. Built and glazed by hand, this ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Luster
Olé 13 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 13 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 3 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 3 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 19 x H 20 cm
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco cu...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase
By Lalique
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Signed Lalique French Crystal Three Petal Footed Flower Vase.
Category
1990s French Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Olé 12 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 12 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 34 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 10 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 10 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 33 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Italian Murano Glass Vase by Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Alessandro Mendini for Venini, Berito glass vase, with vertical pink stripes, incised mark and dated with applied circular label.
Exhibited at Tingo design gallery in 2008 for the ex...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 11 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 26 x H 27 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 2 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 2 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco cu...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 8 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 8 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 28 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 6 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 6 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 23 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 7 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 7 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 29 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid
Located in Geneve, CH
Olé 5 Vase by Hania Jneid
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 20 cm.
Materials: Stoneware, glaze and gold luster.
Numbered Olé Vase in the collection Olé, a tribute to the Flamenco c...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Luster, Stoneware
Contemporary Amber Flower Glass Blown Cylinder Vase Handcrafted, Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
This charming vase handcrafted of fine glass is a showcase of pure volumes. Its elegant silhouette is composed of a spherical, green base sustaining the cylindrical, clear body. Craf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative vase in light blue majolica, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of ornamental motifs in the shape of feathers which magnificently enhance it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Steel Sculpture Vase by Davorin Horvat for Zepter - Austria - 1990s
Located in Milano, IT
Particular steel vase, made by Davorin Horvat on commission for Zepter.
Probably ordered by the company to give as a prize or gift.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Vases
Materials
Steel
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
ROSSO GROOVY Vase in Rosso Levanto Marble by Meble Matters 8"
Located in Singapore, SG
The Rosso Groovy vase is a rectilinear block fused with lines and shadow to create a timeless and elegant object. Made from Rosso Levanto marble.
*Actual product may differ from ph...
Category
2010s Singaporean Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963), Icelandic ceramist. Ceramic floor vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963), Icelandic ceramist.
Ceramic floor vase featuring geometric panels and text in the decoration: "Paul Smith 2-3 1956."
Decorated with turquoise-green ...
Category
1950s Icelandic Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Aniela Platter / Circus / Denim / Red 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 ball-shaped handle gain a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
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
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
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 Ceramic Gold White Parrot Decoration Figure, Netherlands, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic parrot figure in white and gold finish.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Colossal cylinder-shaped floor vase in ceramic. 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Colossal cylinder-shaped floor vase in ceramic. Hand-glazed in blue hues.
1970s/1980s.
In perfect condition.
Indistinctly signed.
Dimensions: Height 72.5 cm x Diameter 15.5 cm.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Domingos Tótora "Vaso Orgânico Casca mod.05", Brazil 21st century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vases
Materials
Paper
Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Green Murano Glass Vase
This rippled glass vase has streaks of blue and dark green on a pale green color field. It contains a make...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Venini, RAAQUU, VG-VGnewtrend, and Carlo Moretti. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $45,920 while the average work can sell for $993.
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