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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Opalino Glass Vase in Red and Milk-White by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Opalino vase is all about sophisticated and unique colors, thanks to the use of the traditional Opalino technique. This method was first introduced in...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass
for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino.
Black glazed ceramic.
Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red/Opaque Pink by Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Fluted Large with Medium Vases Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
Large with medium Stella vases - Set of two
The contemporary Czech glass Stella large and medium vases, from a single stem to a beautiful bouquet, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Acquamarine Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Lattimo by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck.
Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room.
It appears in refined colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,507 / item
Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Apple Green red Thread 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
Ghidini 1961 Wide Flirt Collection Vase in Copper by Noè Duchaufour-Lawrence
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The collection that I designed for Ghidini 1961, Flirt collection is comprised of three vases that can be reversed to offer different functions and a bigger range of use. Joe & Ema E...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Copper
Modern Decor Large White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern Decor large white happy susto ceramic flower vase by Jaime Hayon
Materials:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
D 14 cm x W 33 cm x H 47 cm
A cerami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Nº 3 Contemporary Glazed Ceramic White Showtime Vase Collection by J. Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nº 3 contemporary glazed ceramic white showtime vase collection by Jaime Hayon
Materials:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Diam. 27 cm x H 42 cm
The Showtime Vases are just as curren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Deco Medium Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes.
Rhythm"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.3
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Explorer Vase No.1
Materials:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
D 23 cm x W 23 cm x H 40 cm
The Showtime Vases are just as current as when we launched them...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,283 / item
Seguso Murano Glass Vase
By Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Seguso Murano vase with a turquoise and white patterns. Vase measures 15.25" high and 5.75" diameter at base and 4.25" diameter at top.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,300
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Red by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase in red designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in 1930. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or statement piece for any room. Also available in other colors on 1stdi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Base Brass Vase by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Base is a brass vase designed by Aldo Cibic with a modern sensibility reinterpreting the urn-like vase. The product is part of Table Joy Collection: an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
$255 / item
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Milk-White by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Orange Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mobach, Netherlands, two unique vases. Glaze in brown-green tones.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mobach, Netherlands, two unique vases. Glaze in brown-green tones.
The tall vase has a glossy surface.
1960s/70s.
In excellent condition. The tall vase has crazing from the producti...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Globe Vase in Clear with a Hint of Rose
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Immerse yourself in the exquisite artistry of this external sbruffi with hints of rose, a testament to the mastery of traditional glassblowing techniques. This captivating piece is m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Venini Deco Glass Vase in Lattimo 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
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the 15th century makes its color uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Deco Large Vase in Ox Blood Red Glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of color and in three sizes.
Rhythm" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Monofiore Balaton Sabbiato Short Glass Vase in Sapphire Red Thread 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
Set of Hand Blown Murano Moon Vases in Jet Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of 2 vases features a luxurious matte black exterior with polished beveled edges that mimic the texture of moon rocks, creating a striking visual and tactile exper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$7,900 / set
Venini Tiara Large Vase in Amber and Horizon Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiara large vase in amber and horizon Murano glass by Francesco Lucchese for Venini. The art of glassmaking meets the endless potential of light. A jewel-like creation that carries a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Post-War West Germany Brown and Yellow Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany brown vase with center banding with geometric white and yellow pumice textured shapes.
Category
20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Opalino Sabbiato Glass Vase in Amber by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck.
Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room.
It appears in refined colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,507 / item
Jiri Jelinek Art Glass "Reva" Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
"Reva"
Layered, hand-carved and polished art glass vase with swirling, curvilinear motif by Jiri Jelinek. Signed.
Jiri Jelinek (b. 1967, Czechoslova...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Barrel Vase Grey XXL with a Side Cut
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the grandeur of Italian architecture and the elegance of modern design, this Murano vase encapsulates a sophisticated charm. The light grey hue brings a sense of calm and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Italian Murano Glass Sculptures , Centerpiece in Clear and Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural trays in Murano Glass - Murano 1970's - Decorative Art
Showing all the beauty of Murano glass objects, with fluid shapes, vivid colors and a flawless, artisanal craftsman...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,160 Sale Price / set
10% Off
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread Rim 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
21st Century Alessandro Mendini Murano Glass Large Vase Ocean Blue
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Alessandro Mendini, Petalo large vase 3 petals, Murano glass, various colors
Petal is a rounded vase that, thanks to some fine metal wires, when blown creates lobed shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase Goccia in Black Onyx Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Goccia vase, crafted in Murano, a small island in Venice, exudes timeless elegance and sophisticated design. This drop-shaped vase, available in two sizes, is shown h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Grey Red Thread Rim 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
Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Grape and Pink Murano Glass
By Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clessidra hourglass in grape and pink Murano glass by Paolo Venini and Riedizione. Limited edition in 99 art pieces each. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Richard Uhlemeyer Table Vase Ceramic German Pottery Green and Terra Cotta Red
Located in Hamburg, DE
Table base created by Richard Uhlemeyer, German ceramist, beautiful glaze in dark green and terra cotta red shades, size 9.5cm diameter x 43cm,
perfect condition.
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Elare Vase I
By HOMA
Located in Beyoğlu, 34
The ‘Elara Vase’ is a captivating creation that embraces contemporary design through its delightfully unpredictable formation. Born from an uncontrollable process, this vase stands o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Blown Glass
$1,540
Vases by Anders Rydstedt, Hand Blown Glass Vases, Multicolors, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic, contemporary hand blown striped vases by Anders Rydstedt. A New York artist. Eight different color ways. Signed. We have two vases in stock. One is lots of red with a crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in Light Amaretto Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Supreme Vase in light amaretto is a stunning embodiment of Italian artistry and sophistication, designed to elevate any interior with its timeless allure. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Apple Green Red Thread Rim 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
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Small Vase in Milk White Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino small 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
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Horizon Red Thread by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Opalino Glass Vase in Grey Milk White Inside by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with slim, oval shaped body and funnel shaped neck. Featured in aquamarine colored glass. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Monofiore Balloton Medium Vase in Horizon Red Thread Murano Glass
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monofiore Balloton medium vase in amber Murano glass by Venini. It looks soft, but it’s not; it’s glass. The optical illusion of Monofiori by Venini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Venere V12, Man
s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Black/White M
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 comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
$596 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Grey by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Odalische Small Glass Vase in Cipria Pink by Leonardo Ranucci
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sensual movements dance mysteriously in enchanted oriental nights.
Additional information:
Material: Blown opal
Color: Powder pink
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 34 cm
Available in othe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Fazzoletto Opalino Large Glass Vase in Red by Fulvio Bianconi and Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Created from the collaboration between Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, characterized by a soft shape with a graceful wavy lip, always unique, obtained using the free-hand technique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Amélie Decòr, Clew Holder Vases, Handmade in Italy 2021, Choose Size and Colours
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This wonderful collection encourages to participate in the process of combining small pleasures into a significant whole by regarding details as both minute and essential. Our artist...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Monofiore Balloton Glass Vase in Grape Red Thread Rim by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with full body and textured surface with hexagonal shaped pattern in cobalt blue designed in 1970. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Fazzoletto Opalino Medium Vase in Red Murano Glass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fazzoletto Opalino medium vase in Horizon Murano glass by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini. An exclusive new take on the Opalini technique from the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Riflessi Medium Vase in Multicolor Glass by Michela Catta
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Endless shades of lagoon water enliven, like strokes of paint, the glass surface in all its forms. These unique creations, blown and crafted free-hand with the skilful Canne techniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Monofiore Balaton Short Glass Vase in Horizon Red Thread Rim 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
Deco Medium Vase in Grey by Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Historic vase designed by Napoleone Martinuzzi in opalino glass characterized by round horizontal ribs. The model is proposed in three shades of colour and in three sizes.
Rhythm"...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
$1,309 / item
God E17, Man
s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, Luxury Vase, Size S, Bichrome
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
$525 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Rare Bitossi Vase with Matching Teak Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Bitossi vase with matching teak bowl.
Incredible glaze on the vase.
Dimensions listed are for the vase.
Sold as a decorative set (vase & bowl).
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
$1,800 / set
Idria Large Round Glass Vase in Red by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini glass vase with round body and angular shaped neck in red designed in 2016. Perfect for indoor home decor as container or strong statement piece for any room. Also available i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$1,375 / item
Supernova Vase I, Hand-Blown Murano Glass, Available in Different Colors, Size M
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
$1,901 Sale Price / item
20% Off
ISIDE I15, Woman
s Moorish Head, Handmade in Sicily, 2021, Colorful, 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 comb...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
$1,295 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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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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