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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 3 Hand Blown Murano Faceted Vases in Amber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your home décor with the sublime elegance of our faceted amber vases, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry. This exquisite trio, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Sphere Vase in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning spherical vase, a masterpiece of Murano glass artistry, showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design that defines luxury. Meticulously handcrafted by mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Contemporary White and Red Candy Cane Design Curved Art Glass Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "candy cane"" design art glass vase with a tapered white glass body with a gently curving neck and a raised red spiral design."
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Murano Frozen Vase in Emerald Green is a sculptural marvel, embodying the essence of refined design and intricate craftsmanship. Its deep emerald green surface flows seamlessly i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,437 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Luxury Heart Vase "Orazio". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
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
Porcelain
Labuan Sabbiato Vase in Grey with Blown Opal Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"A classical form inspired by faraway places, magically projected in the contemporary world by the new colours.
Drawing inspiration from exotic destinations in the Far East, Paolo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors Size XL
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Supernova is a rare and magical visual phenomenon that manifests itself as a quick brightness. Exploding stars are the cause of this beauty in nature. SUPERNOVA was developed after a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$2,748 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Black Glass Polish Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Vase from Poland featuring a beautiful, curved shape. This glass piece is a deep black tone. It is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface wear consistent with age and...
Category
1970s Polish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,250
Gemme Triangular Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with shaped body and neck in red 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
Luxury Heart Vase "XXL". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Hall decor
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
Porcelain
Luxury Heart Vase "Love Hurts". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
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
Porcelain
21st Century Karim Rashid Centerpiece Container Murano Glass Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Karim Rashid centerpiece container Murano glass various colors.
Designed by Karim Rashid, Kountess is a stately, sculptural jar with a lid. Just like its twin model, Kou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Under The Bench Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
Under The Bench Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 23,5 x W 26 x H 43 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Belonging ...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Leaning Against The Wall I Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
Leaning Against The Wall I Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 11 x W 12 x H 30 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
The exhibition Levels of Attachment and B...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Miniature "Open Minds" Art Glass Vase by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Miniature "Open Minds" art glass vase by Ulrica Hydman-Vallien for Kosta Boda, circa 1980s. This beautiful piece is hand painted and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amber with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase with 24-karat gold flecks brings a touch of the sunlit Italian countryside into your space. The vase's golden amber hue, reminiscent of the warm hues seen in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Artistic Milk-White Murano Glass Vase, by Romano Donà, Italy, 1990s
By Romano Donà
Located in Villaverla, IT
Artistic milk-white and iridescent vase with Murano glass and paste, by Romano Donà, Italy, 1990s.
This artistic vase, entirely made with blown Murano glass in the 1990s, has a uniq...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Green Glazed Vase by Arequipa Pottery
Stoneware vase by Arequipa Pottery, made in California in 1912. The low, rounded form features an undulating ri...
Category
1910s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Black Belt Square Glass Vase in Crystal and Black by Peter Marino
By Peter Marino, Venini
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. Limited e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Artisan Iridescent Blue
Green Murano Glass Dot Vase
By Alberto Donà
Located in New York, NY
This visually striking vase employs vibrant iridescent colors and applied glass buttons to add dimension and depth to the surface of the glass. The swirls of purple, green, and blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,400 / item
Raoul Lachenal Blue Crackle Glaze Ceramic Vase with Band, circa 1930s - 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Raoul Lachenal large blue crackle glaze vase with silver pewter band made circa 1930's - 1940's. It's signed on base; 'Lachenal'.
Image 5: Photo of a Dynasty of French Ceramists - Edmond Lachenal (1855 - 1948) in the center, Raoul Pierre Lachenal (1885 - 1956) on the left and Jean-Jacques Lachenal (1881 - 1945).
About the Artist:
Raoul Lachenal was a French potter. The son of Edmond Lachenal, Raoul Lachenal worked in his father's studio until 1911, when he established a new workshop at Boulogne-sur-Seine. While some of Raoul Lachenal's Art Nouveau ceramics resemble pieces by his father, he also produced distinctive stoneware that can hold its own against works by master glaze artists like Ernest Chaplet and Albert Dammouse...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Fazzoletto Opaline Large Vase in Amber/ Milk white Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opaline large vase in amber Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color unique. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase with Square Base in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An ode to modern sophistication, this exquisite emerald hue vase exudes a timeless elegance that can transform any space into a sanctuary of style. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Three Silverplate Vases by Lino Sabattini
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A three-piece set of silver plate vases, circa 1970s designed by Lino Sabattini (Italian, born 1925). A minimalist design by celebrated Gio Ponti collaborator and Christofle director...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,800 / set
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, White
Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/6 Ceramic Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
This beautiful set includes six waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be displayed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Heavily Textured Stoneware, Porcelain Black and White Clay Vessel
Located in London, GB
A large heavily textured volcanic vase with black, white and brown glaze and markings. Wide necked vessel with a bellied form. Made from black textured s...
Category
2010s European Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Ceramic Big Five Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and hand-painted by Wiseman at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Big 5 urns pair stands 27 inches high, with dimensions of 14 inches in b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Post-War West Germany Green and Orange Ceramic Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany olive green ceramic vase with an orange incised centered multiple shell form pattern (JASBA).
Category
20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Small 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
Hand Blown Murano Vase Sphere in Emerald Green Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano is an extraordinary piece that marries luxurious design with timeless elegance. This stunning glass sphere is a testament to the artistry and skill of its creators, featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,500 / item
Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal, Germany
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Christa Hausler-Goltz Matte White Porcelain Vase for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Germany, 20th Century
Category
20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Blown Murano Vase Sommerso in Emerald Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Sommerso Esmerald vase is a stunning example of Murano's rich glassmaking heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. The Sommerso technique, perfected on the island of Murano, invol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$2,100 / item
Venini Fazzoletto Large Glass Vase in Gray by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto glass vase, designed by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini and manufactured by Venini, is available in three different sizes. Original designed in 1948. Indoor use only.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Striking tall handmade ceramic vase by Scheurich with "fat lava" green glaze
Located in London, GB
This is a tall striking four sided vase by the renowned modernist German ceramicist Schuerich in stunning "fat lava" bottle green glaze with deep 5mm carved circular patterns to all...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Ossitocina Happy Pills Vase in White
Yellow by Fabio Novembre
By Fabio Novembre, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Happy Pills in ossitocina by Fabio Novembre. Numbered edition handmade-blown glass with the “Incalmo” technique.
Color: Multi-color
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Jamie Young Trio of Porcelain Vases with Tray - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a vintage contemporary trio of porcelain vases with original porcelain tray, set of four. These unique contemporary Organic Modern porcelain vases include the circular porce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Tourmaline Green Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s master artisans, its unique, twisted design gracefully spirals around the body, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow. Rich hints of tourmaline green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Archimede Seguso, Murano Glass/Gold, Rare Vase "Three Element" Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and rare murano glass and gold ribbed vase, Title Three Element" signed Seguso, made for Vetreria Seguso. This piece was made in the 1950s. probably 1954.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Glass
Vaso postmoderno in ceramica nera e bianca Rometti 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare postmodern vase in black and white glazed ceramic, produced by Rometti in the 1980s. The model, now out of production, represents a stylized figure of Winged Victory, reinterpre...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian 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
$30,026 / set
Large Italian Contemporary Murano Multi-color Vase
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning contemporary Murano vase is an absolute show stopper. This is one of those unique pieces that provides an extra surprise when it arrives in how impressive it is in pers...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Heraclite Vessel 11 in Glazed Black Stoneware by Marie Martin Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Heraclite Vessel 11 in Glazed Black Stoneware by Marie Martin Ceramics
One Of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 9 cm.
Materials: Glazed stoneware.
I am Marie Martin. I am from the French ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Venini Monofiore Carnevale Short Glass Vase in Tea
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Carnevale glass vase collection, designed and manufactured by Venini, features two different shaped vases. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 13 cm, H 12 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
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
Large Italian Art Glass Vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large Italian art glass vase by Alfredo Barbini for Murano Glass, circa 1990s. The piece has a wonderful pebble finish and is in very good vintage condition. The vase mea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Idea
s Birth Vessel 15 in Glazed Black Stoneware by Marie Martin Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Idea's Birth Vessel 15 in Glazed Black Stoneware by Marie Martin Ceramics
One Of a Kind
Dimensions: Ø 31 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Glazed stoneware.
I am Marie Martin. I am from the Fre...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Blown Murano Vase Gomitolo in Clear with a Hint of Green
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This tall, elegant Murano glass vase epitomizes modern sophistication while celebrating the rich heritage of traditional glass-blowing techniques. Standing as a testament to Murano’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Sommerso Vase in Grey/Clear
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of Italian architecture and the elegance of modern design, this Murano vase encapsulates sophisticated charm. The interplay of grey and clear glass creates a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$3,400 / item
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
Small Polished Bronze Vase by Monique Gerber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small polished bronze vase by Monique Gerber. Signed.
Solid cast and hand polished bronze. Heavy piece.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
Large Stoneware Vessel by Don Atkins
Located in Dallas, TX
Embodying the essence of mid-century modern design, this stunning large stoneware vessel by Don Atkins is reminiscent of Claude Conover. The vessel features...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
$6,750 / item
Monde Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Monde contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in white, orange and gray.
Part of the I Piccoli collection, the objects are small in size but give considerable cause...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
White Ceramic Horse Design Vase
Located in Queens, NY
White and black vase with running horse design.
Category
20th Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bosco Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glass Vase in Purple
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Bosco contemporary mouth blown Murano glass vase in purple.
Bosco vases can be combined harmoniously in different colors and sizes.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Small Polished Bronze Vase by Monique Gerber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small polished bronze vase by Monique Gerber. Signed.
Solid cast and hand polished bronze. Heavy piece.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
A Sapphire Blue Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sapphire blue mouth-blown vases for Holmegaard glass and each signed on the bottom. Very good condition all around, with no chips or scratches. Engraved with the year, 1955, and Ho...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Large Troncocono Vase in Red and White by Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
This vase sums up the essential qualities of stability, beauty, color, price and distinction of the Carlo Moretti brand. Red horizontal streaks on orange and ivory vertical streaks.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Rare Signed Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo White Glass Vase
By Orrefors
Located in East Quogue, NY
Rare signed and numbered white glass vase by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors Expo, dated 1998. This beautifully crafted clear and white glass vase is approximately 16.5" tall, the base is ...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Italian Black Murano Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking oversized Murano glass vase in a deep, glossy black finish. Its bold silhouette features a rounded base that gracefully tapers before flaring into a wide, open mouth, givi...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern vases for sale on 1stDibs.
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