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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Saxbo Stoneware Pitcher with Rich Brown Glaze by Erik Rahr, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant stoneware pitcher with a rich brown glaze, designed by Danish ceramist Erik Rahr (1908–1982) for Saxbo.
A fine example of modernist Danish ceramic design, marked on the base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Wonderful Aquamarine Venini Opalino Art Glass Signed Dated Vase
By Venini
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Venini Art Glass Aquamarine Vase, Signed And Dated On Bottom Of Vase: Venini 2008
H: 14 1/8", W: 6 3/8"
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Cylindrical Vase by Per Lutken
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sapphire blue glass cylindrical vase. Designed by Per Lütken and made by Holmegaard. Makers mark and pattern number 290018 etched on base.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Labuan Glass Vase in Red Milk White inside by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full, round body and funnel shaped neck in red. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room.
Dimensions: 27.5 cm diame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,375 / item
Chuck Lopez Blown Murrine Patchwork Art Glass Vase Entitled "Palapas", 2008
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American art glass vase.
By Chuck Lopez.
Entitled: Palapas
In the form of a very tall tapered vase constructed of cased alternating ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Murano Cranberry Glass Vase
By Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with cranberry color variations. Vase measures 7.5" wide, 5.5" deep and 11.25" high. Label says Seguso Murano Made in Italy with possibly an inventory number.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Ann Concoran for Nourot Studio Cobalt Blue Vase California Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cobalt blue glass vase was designed and hand blown by Ann Concoran for Nourot Glass studio. The vase is decorated with multicolor, abstract fused glass design on the front and back ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Glass, Sommerso
Large Mouth-Blown Murano Vase in Art Glass, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large mouth-blown Murano vase in art glass.
Multicolored in a modern design.
circa 1970s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 36.5 x D 14.0 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic and enamel vase possible Fiamma Roma Ferruccio Palazi
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic vase and enamels possible Fiamma Roma Ferruccio Palazi.
Defects as per photo
Thanks
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Regina Vase in Milk-White Glass by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Regina glass vase in milk-white by Rodolfo Dordoni. Blown handmade glass vases. Upper part, the crown, is covered by metal leaves. The lower part ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Art Glass Vase / Sculpture by Kit Karbler
Michael David
Located in San Diego, CA
Contemporary art glass vase / sculpture by Kit Karbler & Michael David of Blake Street Glass Studio, circa 1990s. This original design is achieved by their technique of layering, thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Modern LAAB Wake Vase Raku Ceramic Green White Black Metal
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Wake Vase
A vase representing the concept of japanese Wabi-sabi, revealed the moment the piece is observed in its entirety. The sharp white lines and deep natural green harmonical...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in clear with 24-karat gold flecks is a radiant masterpiece of Italian design, blending timeless elegance with extraordinary craftsmanship. This ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
fferrone Contemporary Minimal Triple Black Steel Flower Sculptural Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Three vases in one, composed of a series of black minimal hand-painted stainless steel tubes in various dimensions and cut on the bias, the contemporary Bana Triple vase can uniquely accommodate a single stem to full flower...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ruby "English Rose" Hand Carved Porcelain Arts
Crafts Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
"English Rose" hand carved porcelain modern Arts & Crafts pottery vase with ruby glaze. Vase is slip cast into plaster mold. Handcrafted and signed by the artist Christopher Brody. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Carved Porcelain Garden Scene Pottery Vase
Located in New York, NY
Christopher Brody hand carved porcelain "Garden" modern art pottery vase.
Vase is handcrafted and slip cast into plaster mold. Signed by the artist.
Available in a variety of color...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-Blown Murano Surpime Vase in Citrine Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in the heart of Murano by master artisans, the Surpime Vase in Citrine embodies the serene elegance of fine Italian glassmaking. Its delicate golden tone, soft and luminous l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
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
James Guitet for Sèvres. Large porcelain vase with Sèvres blue glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
James Guitet (1925–2010) for Sèvres.
Large porcelain vase. Hand-decorated with gilded motifs.
Classic butt-shaped form. Sèvres Bleu glaze.
Green factory m...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-Blown Murano Extra Tall Modern Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-tall Murano vase in onyx black is a celebration of timeless elegance, crafted by the world-renowned glass artisans of Murano with remarkable precision and artistry. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Battuti Glass Vase in Blue by Tobia Scarpa
Ludovico Diaz de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Battuti glass series by Tobia Scarpa and Ludovico Diaz de Santillana. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 35 cm, H 45 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase in Amethyst with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite hand-blown Murano vase, rendered in a deep amethyst hue, is a true masterpiece that showcases the unparalleled artistry of Venetian glassmaking. The rich, vibrant colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Charcoal Hue Ceramic Orchid Vase/Occasional Bowl
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist orchid vase/ occasional bowl was realized in the United States during the latter half of hte 20th century. Realized in ceramic and finished with a charcoal hue...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vase mars by Olivier Gagnère
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase dit mars par Olivier Gagnère.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Moor Head Special Edition 2024, Vase, Handmade in Italy, Bespoke. Gold X
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The creator of the “Sicilian state of mind” collection searches for objects from the past
that convey emotions linked to memory.
She selects, re-sews, removes paint and repaints, dis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
$1,099 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lalique Dampierre Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique Dampierre Vase
This plate measures: 4.5 wide x 4.5 deep x 4.75 inches high
Great Vintage Condition
We take our photos in a controlled...
Category
2010s French Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Pims Mouth Blown Glass Bottle / Vase Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Pims is a mouth blown borosilicate glass bottle with a slim shape, a little masterpiece where the Paola C.’s craftsmen ability meets the design by Aldo Cibic...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Clear with 24-Karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. It showcases a seamless transition from a clear glass bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A luminous embodiment of Murano glass artistry, this Hand-Blown Murano Modern Fluid Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks and Bubbles evokes timeless elegance in its most refined f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Curt Magnus Addin, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A green and brown stoneware vase designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Glumslov, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Blown Murano Battuto Vase in Grey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite battuto vase features a luxurious matte grey exterior with a unique textured pattern reminiscent of a lunar surface. Handcrafted by master ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,800
Vase by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful impressive and big vase / bowl by Gerald and Gotlind Weigel. The structure of the glaze is developed by using a net. It is signed b...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Horizonte by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in aquamarine designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room.
Dimensions: 26 cm diameter x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Stig Lindberg Ceramic, Stoneware, Vase / Vessel for Gustavsberg, Grazia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver paint in this Lindberg vase by Gustavsberg, Grazia model.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Voulkos Style Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A powerful and striking woodfired stoneware vase evoking the Peter Voulkos style of the 1960s, this piece is a superb example of Abstract Expressionism in ceramics. It embodies gestu...
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Venini Battuto A Nido D’ape Glass Vase in Horizon by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Battuto A Nido D’ape glass vase, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1940. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 23...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Kuai Block Vase in Antique Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kuai design block vase
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Contemporary
This vase requires a liner
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category
2010s Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Goddess E11, Woman
s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily Vase, Size S Monochrome
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that co...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
$257 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Curt Magnus Addin, Vases, Stoneware, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stoneware vases designed and produced by Curt Magnus Addin, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
33 Neobule Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Neobule Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The Vase is glass blown and signed on the base, for further information please see authenticity info below....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Modern Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 Modern Decor White Happy Yeti Ceramic Flower Vase
Materials:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Large: D 14 cm x W 33 cm x H 47 cm
Small: D 10 cm x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
1977 Crystal Vase Smoke Small by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With their clean, minimalist lines, faceted corner detail and sultry colours,
Greg Natale’s new 1977 vases will make a sophisticated addition to any room.
The vases are part of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
$225 / item
POP Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Vase, Size M, Choose Your Color
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The POP! Collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that combine history and design.
POP moorish heads...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
$658 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Venini Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Red Apple-Green Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton Large Vase in Amber Murano Glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini from 1970 lies in its name: Ballot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase Canetto in Tobacco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the exquisite Canetto vase in tobacco. A pinnacle of luxurious craftsmanship designed for the most discerning of designers. This exquisite Murano glass masterpiece captur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
"BANG" Pop-Art Cased Art Glass Vase in White, Blue, Yellow,
Red, 20th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Pop-Art art glass vase.
Decorated with a red "BANG" surrounded by light blue & yellow accents on a white ground.
Signed to the base MAYS 99.
Simply a great Pop-Art vase!
Date:
1999
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Condition Details:
There are a few noticeable scratches here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Mays
Marks:
Marked to the base with MAYS 99.
Measurements:
Height: ca. 8 1/4 in.
Diameter: ca. 6 1/2 in.
Items...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Curt Magnus Addin, Stoneware, Vase, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stoneware vase designed by Curt Magnus Addin, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Vase by Rometti Umbertide
Located in Lugo, IT
Ceramic and rattan vase by Rometti Umbertide.
Defects as per photo.
Thank you
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Venini
Where Are My Glasses?
Glass Vase in Red and Crystal by Ron Arad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and glass glasses sculpture. Featured in red colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room.
Di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Artisan Glass Vase by Bob Allen
By Bob Allen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning artisan glass vase by American Artist Bob Allen.
The vase shows beautiful combination of colors and is heavy and well made.
The piece is ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Gold
White Porcelain Vase by Jay Spectre for Silvestri
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large white porcelain and gold vase by renowned American designer Jay Spectre for Silvestri.
In beautiful vintage condition.
Signed and dated.
Measurements: 10” Diameter, 23” High.
Category
1990s Chinese Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
NANA Plum purple 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
ISIDE I19, Woman
s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Golden, Size L
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The collection
This collection offers ideas for contemporary décor through sophisticated revelations of art bound to the tradition of ceramics of Caltagirone, objets d’art that combine history and design.
The extreme attention to details, supported by twenty years of experience of master craftsmen, is the company’s strength.
The production technique hides secrets and art mixtures that make the product unique and exclusive. Mosche Bianche chooses to combine art and design to recall history through ceramic artworks in doing so, history revives, as in a fairy tale, an incredible civilization that is the sicilian culture.
The moorish heads in ceramics, tribute to the beauty of ancient Sicily...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
$1,810 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Venini Satin Large Glass Vase in Gray
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Satin glass vase, designed and manufactured by Venini, features the same shape of the iconic opalino vase with a frosted finish.
Indoor use only.
Dimensions: Ø 20 cm, H 42 cm.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,727 / item
French Opaline Glass Bottle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
French Opaline Glass Bottle Vase, with alternating milky white and clear glass stripes.
10.75" H x 4.25" Diameter.
Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Opaline Glass
Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in gold designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art 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
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking tribute to elemental form, the Hand-Blown Murano Modern Sculptural Vase in Clear with 24-karat Gold Flecks is a masterwork of texture and luminosity. Its surface ripples a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
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