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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
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
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
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
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
"Amore E Odio" Design Vases Collection of 4 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 4 beautiful...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Flat Vase Project by 213A - Baby blue
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Flat vase in Baby blue.
Designed by Project 213A in 2021.
Handmade Stoneware.
Creation demands destruction, taking the old and the typical to conceive the new and particular. The F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, 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
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
Contemporary Rustic Clay and Acrylic Metallic Vessel by Jay Stroman
Located in Chicago, IL
A contemporary rustic clay and acrylic metallic vessel crafted by Jay Strommen is a striking fusion of traditional materials and modern artistic innovation.
Clay forms the base mate...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Acrylic
Barva Vase
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Barva vases collection is focused on combining abstract geometric forms of objects with the organic world of plants to offer endless possibilities and emphasize beauty based in oppos...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, Green, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor.
Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in mint-green glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned beech wood base and lid lacquered in bronze gold-powder.
Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
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
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
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
Knud Andersen Lidded Green Glazed 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
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
Contemporary Vase, Arabescato Viola Marble Purple Glass Cylinder by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Drill vases
Part chaos and part control, drill vases are an exercise in
improvisation.
The origin of the project lies in Carrara, and the small fragments...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
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
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Small Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY SMALL VASE
The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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
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
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY MEDIUM VASE
The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti M Vase Soft Resin Red
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, red.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L ø 16cm x H 26cm
Other sizes available.
Colours: Red.
Va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Vase of Strings - TUSCANY Ø75CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CONCA DELLE CORDE - TUSCANY Ø75CM TERRACOTTA IMPRUNETA
20th Century
Beautiful, unique basin decorated with a rich series of concentric ropes with satyrs, rosettes and Medici coat of...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Nana / Red Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
A small vase with a unique form composed of six pretzels and a contrasting base. The NANA vase beautifully displays any bouquet, its beauty accentuated by the vase's striking color. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
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
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
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
STELLA MEDIUM
Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a marker for the water line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Powder Painted Vase With Rope Top Rung
Located in Pasadena, CA
Powder Painted Vase with rope Top Rung. Measures approx - 13 diameter x 21 high
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Clear Special L Vase Soft Resin Amber Fuchsia Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase, clear amber, fuchsia and blue
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm
Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Albany Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBANY LARGE VASE
The Albany Vase inverts tradition with intricate fluting detail on the interior. The strong architectural lines are an exercise in material studies and production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Fluted Glass Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
STELLA LARGE VASE
Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a marker for the water ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Clear Czech Glass Modern Large Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSSI VASE LARGE
From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticular effect of the fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Large & Medium Fluted Glass Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
Stella Vases Large & Medium - set of 2
Pure in form, the lenticular effect of the fluted glass masks the stems and showcases the flower heads. The facet near the bottom serves as a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Clear Glass Modern Medium Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSSI VASE MEDIUM
From a single stem to a bouquet, the clear glass highlights the flower stem, celebrating it as an integral part of the arrangement. The lenticular effect of the fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
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
Dissing Ceramics, Denmark. Unique ceramic vase with glossy green glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dissing Ceramics, Denmark.
Unique ceramic vase with glossy green glaze.
From around the 1970s.
Label present.
In perfect condition with natural cracks in the glaze.
Dimensions: Heig...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
New Modern Medium Pot in Black Marquinia Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Pyxis pot/jar/container for multiple use.
Size: 12.6 x 14.5 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Pyxis M, Pyxis collection by the Spanish Designer Ivan Colominas. Available also in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Ceramic vase in modernist design with blue glaze. Ca 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ceramic vase in modernist design with blue glaze.
From around the 1970s.
Marked with model number at the base.
In excellent condition with a minor chip at the top of the vase. See ph...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Vessel/Challis, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form, this bronze vessel is both beautiful and functional. This proto-type by designer Raju Peddada is a shift in contemporary ...
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Barva Vase
By Pani Jurek
Located in Grojec, PL
Barva vases collection is focused on combining abstract geometric forms of objects with the organic world of plants to offer endless possibilities and emphasize beauty based in oppos...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Large French Malachite Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large French malachite vases
French, 20th Century
Height 77cm, diameter 50cm
Of campana form, this stylish pair of vases is crafted from malachite and gilt bronze. A malac...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Malachite, Ormolu
Ardmore handmade African Ceramic Giraffe Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Ceramic Monkey Vase, a unique creation by Moshe Sello, inspired by the lively monkeys of Ardmore farm. Hand-sculpted in South Africa, Moshe skillfully craf...
Category
2010s South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Modern Carlo Moretti Style Red White and Black Murano Glass Spheric Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vase designed and manufactured in Venice in the Nineties exhibits the characteristics typical of Murano glass craftsmanship, infused with Carlo Moretti's distinctive style. Craf...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Love in bloom is a heart-shaped vase that looks like it comes out of a human anatomy essay. A modern love translated into a romantic but unpredictable gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Blown murano glass vase, blue with golden inserts
Perfect condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue & Gold Pirate Terracotta Vase
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
The bold Don Filippo Vase is part of a remarkable range of mytho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Smart Concrete Vase Handmade in Italy, Mod.II
Located in Rome, Lazio
A family of concrete vase, ideated and realized in Italy. To keep concrete lights and play with it.
More color combinations available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Concrete
New Modern Flower Vase in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Whether empty or filled with flowers,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Italian Murano Glass Vase I Molati Series by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for VeArt
Located in Milan, Italy
From the I Molati series in thick blown and ground glass with aventurine designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Limited edition of 99 copies. Signature and numbering engraved under the b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Stefania Boemi Pink Terracotta Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This unique work of art is sure to make a statement in an eclectic or modern decor, wher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Vase Soliflore Horizon - Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor.
Design by Kaoline.
Solifl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vase Solifl'Or Pluie H - Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor.
Design by Kaoline.
Solifl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vase Solifl'Or Ligne, Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor.
Design by Kaoline.
Soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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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