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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Amber W/ Battuto Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This distinct and beautifully made Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase in Amber W/ Battuto Detailing originates from Italy during the 21st Century. The piece features a flat polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Signed Scavo Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large Murano glass vase was made by Archimede Seguso, one of the most respected glassmakers in Italy. It features a beautiful scavo finish, a special technique that gives the gl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Centerpiece Organic Shape
Located in Murano, VE
Discover Oculus, a mesmerizing blown glass plate boasting an organic, casual shape. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each piece is a testament to the artistry of glassmak...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian Scavo Murano Glass and Bronze Vase by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso
By Silvia Buscaroli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Italian Scavo Murano glass vase with decorative patinated bronze handles.
Part of the Trozzelli designed by Silvia Buscaroli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte.
Measurements: 17.5” high...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Tall and Colorful Vintage Italian Sculpture in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Murano, Venice, the Carnival, the buildings. everything is colour in the venetian lagoon, and this vase clearly is no exception! Despite having a massive (yet very thin & tall) body ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,606 Sale Price
20% Off
Appuntito Vase Large
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Appuntito Vase Large in White
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Artisanal ceramic vase created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. The entire vase is covered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,670 / item
Costantini Diego Modern Crystal Murano Glass Infinity Sculpture With Butterflies
By Costantini
Located in Murano, Venezia
Handmade Crystal Pulegoso Murano Glass Sculpture Infinity with 21 transparent multicolored butterflies attached with magnet.
Modern sculpture ideal for a modern and rustic classic e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Rosè Vase by Arina Antonova
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosè vase by Arina Antonova, 2021
Dimensions: H 40 x D 36 cm
Materials: Black stoneware, soft pink glaze.
Born in Sewastopol (Crimea), I was surrounded...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
$3,275 / item
Villeroy & Boch Neon Color-block Lucite Vase, a pair, 1990s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Villeroy & Boch produced that stunning pair of vases circa 1990. This playful design is modern with an incredible color combination. Each vase has a multilayer sandwich shape of Acry...
Category
1990s German Modern Vases
Materials
Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite
Ceramic Vase Model A ABC Collection by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Model A ceramic vase, Abc Collection, designed by Alessandro Mendini and produced by Superego Editions, 99 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Alessandro Mendini ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 01, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind.
A multitude of small leather panels are sewn together to create the leather mold for the Kawa Series...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Enrico Commozzo Murano Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Massive Murano Art Glass Vase with a dense clear body and applied circular decorative dimensional elements. Signed.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Italian Pottery Mask Motif Vase, by ND Dolfi
By ND Dolfi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Italian Pottery Mask Motif vase, by ND Dolfi, retailed by Neiman Marcus, C. 1990s
Large well sculpted and painted geometric 'mask' vase, w...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Modern Murano Vase with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles is a striking fusion of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary luxury. Expertly created using traditional Mura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Salviati Murano Glass Vase “Sommerso” Signed
By Salviati
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Massi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass in Gold Handmade Vase Handmade in Italy
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Unique piece of a splendid Murano glass vase in gold
Handmade in Venice by local artisans
One of a kind.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
New Modern Bowl in White and Black Marble, rotating, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Bowl L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble
Available also in the S version, and without a rotating mechanism.
The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova coll...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Pompitu II M Vase Soft Resin Blue Acid Green
Located in barasso, IT
Pompitu II vase, blue, acid green.
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M ø 16cm x H 26cm
Other sizes available
Colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Stein 2 by Lina Rincon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stein 2 by Lina Rincon
Dimensions: 20 x 30 x 30 cm
Materials: Glass, stone, metal
Colors and dimensions may slightly vary, each piece is unique and ma...
Category
2010s English Modern Vases
Materials
Stone, Metal
$1,972 / item
Roman Travertine Bowl by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
White Roman travertine bowl designed by Le Lampade and made in Italy.
10 available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
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
$1,748 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Fluid Vase in Clear with Emerald Green and Bubble Details is a masterpiece of Venetian artistry, embodying the pinnacle of design and luxury. Its tall, robust f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Tobacco, size large, is a masterclass in design and craftsmanship, brought to life through the renowned battuto technique. This traditional Venetian method...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of glasses attributed to Barovier and Toso
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of glass and bubble vases attributed to Barovier and Toso.
One smaller
Good conditions.
Thank you
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,147 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pre-Order Raku Large 13.5" Oval Vase - Full Copper Matte - Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU.
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped d...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Studio Art Pottery Earthenware Textured Vase Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Studio Art Pottery Earthenware Textured Vase Vessel
11 h x 8 w x 8 d
unsigned
Original vintage preowned
Refer to all images
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
"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
$4,772 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Olga Medium Glass Vase w/ Multicolored Detail by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Gorgeous centrepiece with multicolored lace decorations. Olga is a joy for the eyes.
Borek Sipek (1949-2016). after studying interior design at the school for arts and crafts in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful teal-colored Murano glass bubble vase.
Fabricated by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte in the 1980's, Italy.
This beautiful Venetian glass vase is made with hand-blown gl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Zellique Art Glass Heart Bud Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful art glass bud vase by Zellique of Benicia California. A vibrant cobalt blue center is encased in textured clear glass. Signed on the base.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Ninfea Corteccia Texture Black and White Tray
Located in Porcia, IT
A piece with strong, modern character, this captivating tray was handcrafted of paper clay (clay-base compound mixed with natural fibers), the slightly irregular circular shape finis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Raaquu Hoseki Raku Pottery Vase - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hoseki ( 宝石 ) ~ (n) gem
The Hoseki Vase is named “gem” in Japanese for its slightly angular shape. Wide-mouthed with a textured finish and soft edges, it adds a classy touch to any...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Raaquu Raku Fired Large Oval Vase S/N0000868 Centerpiece Art Series, Malaysia
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shaped design best for adding a touch of elegance and intrigue to an interior space. Made using the Raku technique, it easily becomes a great conver...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Ceramic Vase "CAMILLE-L" Handcrafted in Bronze by Gabriella B. Made in Italy
By Gabriella B.
Located in Treviso, IT
CAMILLE-L - Ceramic vase handcrafted in bronze
code VS055
measures: Height 165.0 cm., diameter 60.0 cm.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
In-Stock, White Organic Vase, Kawa Vase 19, sculptural ceramic abstract
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 19
Made by casting liquid clay into sewn leather molds, all pieces in the Kawa Series are one-of-a-kind.
4" dia. x 11" h
1 unit in stock. Ships in 5-7 days.
Kawa Seri...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
1970s Flavio Poli for Seguso Modern Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Mono Flower Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An elegant blue sommerso murano glass bottle vase designed in the Seventies by Flavio Poli and manufactured in Venice by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions. the Vase is a striking ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa XL Vase Soft Resin Green
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase - Matt green
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL - Ø 30cm x H 56cm
Other sizes available
Colours: Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Yama Raku Pottery Vase, Full Copper Matte, Handmade Ceramic Home Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Yama ( 山 ) ~ (n) mountain
Our Yama vase has a wide bottom, tapered at the top with a narrow mouth – almost like a conical flask. Its shape also looks like a little mountain, hence i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Hand-Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Emerald Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Battuto Vase in Emerald Green, size small, is a masterpiece of artistry and technique, realized through the iconic battuto method. This time-honored Venetian approach invo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Daniel Lotton Pulled Feather Pink and Blue Art Glass Bowl or Vase, 1991
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large Daniel Lotton art glass bowl or vase.
With pulled feather decoration in pink overlay on a blue ground.
Simply great craft!
Date:
1...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Japanese Modern LAAB Body Bowls Raku Ceramic Green Red Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Body bowls
Two bodies, similar for the materials involved in their creation but different for their way of revealing those same materials. One smooth, the other rough, one bright ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination. Signed on the base.
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Venini Murrine Romane Multi-Color Vase by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Murrine Romane vase in multi-color by Carlo Scarpa. Numbered Edition. These Murrine are called “roman” due to their graphic signs and because the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Votive Holder in Black Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,260 / item
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
$645 / item
Pablo Picasso Inspired, Abstract Italian Fused Modern Art Glass Sculpture Vase
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Distinct and stylish fused glass Italian vase, inspired by the master of Modern Art, Pablo Picasso
An impressive piece mounted on an oblong black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
An unique Murano Art glass vase, multi color orange yellow black by Alberto Dona
By Alberto Donà
Located in London, GB
Here we have an unique Italian Murano Art Studio glass vase , hand blown glass with multiple techniques involved and glass in tones of orange black and yellow colors melting in an ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pre-Order Raku 13.5in Large Oval Vase, Half Copper Matte, Ceramic Pottery Decor
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
The large Raku fired vase centerpiece Series by RAAQUU.
A mesmerizing sight to behold as soon as the rainbow-like patinas catch your eye.
The Oval Vase is a tall, teardrop-shap...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
New Modern Side Table in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table L in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble
Available also in the S version
The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo S...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Chaîne D'ancre Vase by Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Chaîne d'Ancre Vase by Hermès Paris, set of 2.
Pair of imposing silver-plated vases from the Mainson of Hermès Paris, decorated with the classic decor "Chaîne d'Ancre".
Height...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Small Green Bottle by Omar Ortiz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small green bottle by Omar Ortiz, 2021
Dimensions: H15 x W13cm, 1.100ml.
Materials: high temperature ceramics.
La Muerte Tiene Permiso Collection
In pre-Hispanic cultures it w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$251 / item
Hana E Mini Vase Raku Ceramic - Half Copper Matte - Handmade Home Decor Gift
By RAAQUU
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Hana E ~ 花 Flower
Our Hana E mini raku vase bears a miniature contemporary design that is cylindrical in shape. This vase makes for an adorable gift or a tabletop decorative piece ...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Relief Chestnut Vase 03 by Alice Lahana Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Relief Chestnut Vase 03 by Alice Lahana Studio
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: D 5 x W 16 x H 35 cm
Materials: Solid chestnut wood.
Hand-sculpted, the Relief 03 vase is inspired by...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Chestnut
Gaetano Pesce Clear Special XL Vase Resin Yellow, Ruby, Pink, Fuchsia
Located in barasso, IT
Clear special extra color vase - Matt Warm Yellow, Dark Ruby, Clear Pink, Matt Fuchsia
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: XL ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Large Murano Glass Vase Entirely Handmade Italy 1990 Colorful
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Colored Murano Glass Vase made by skilled master glass artisans of Venice
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Koban 2 Pack Raku Pottery Vase with Water Tube - Carbon Copper - Handmade
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Koban (小判) - (n) oval
NEW AND IMPROVED : This vase comes with a waterproof tube insert for fresh flowers and cuttings. Insert width is 2cm/0.8 inches wide
You get : 2 Units of Koba...
Category
2010s Malaysian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer M Vase Soft Resin Grey Turquoise
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear grey and matt turquoise
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm
Colours: Clear grey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
New Modern Side Table in White and Black Marble, Designer Jacopo Simonetti
Located in Milan, IT
Side Table S in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble
Available also in the L version
The hypnotic black and white stripes of the new Nova collection, designed by Jacopo Si...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
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.