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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Curt Magnus Addin, Swedish ceramist. Ceramic vase, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Curt Magnus Addin (1931-2007), Swedish ceramist. Own studio.
Unique ceramic vase in a modernist style. Chamotte clay.
1970s.
Marked and signed.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 14...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Stripes A2 Decorative Vase in Statuario Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Stripes A2 Decorative Vase in Statuario Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Dimensions: D 6,5 x W 19,5 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Statuario marble.
Available in different sizes, shapes, and stone ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Black Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte onyx black exterior with polished beveled edges that mimic the texture of moon rocks, creating a striking visual and tactile experience...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Stripes A1 Decorative Vase in Statuario Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Located in Geneve, CH
Stripes A1 Decorative Vase in Statuario Marble by Bufalini Marmi
Dimensions: D 5 x W 17 x H 18 cm.
Materials: Statuario marble.
Available in different sizes, shapes, and stone opti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Marble
Red Travertine Tray by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red round travertine tray by Le Lampade.
Made in Italy
This item can be also custom made.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Travertine
"Kelo" Art Glass Vase
By Timo Sarpaneva, Venini
Located in New York, NY
"Kelo" Italian art glass vase by
Timo Sarpaneva for Venini & Co.
Glass, clear, black, white and red. Marked: Venini 90 Sarpaneva (engraved).
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$9,800
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
Communicating Vases 7 elements LILLA in ceramic XXI Century by Chiara Berta Artist
By Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
Communicating vessels represent bonds, the unions between individuals. They are made entirely by hand from ceramic or terracotta and each one is a unique piece.
Vasi Comunicanti was ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lion Vase Double Handle , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating "Lion Vase," a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created by the talented artists from Love Art Ceramic in South Africa. Sculpted by Motsamai Sello ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Rob Sieminski Ceramic Vase, Hand Built, Sculpted, Brown, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Rob Sieminski vase, ceramic. Large chunky hand built, smoke fired, double walled vessel with incised carved decoration on the outer shell and a heart shaped double opening on the top. Signed with the artist's cipher on the underside: 3 rectangular impressions.
Rob Sieminski is a full-time potter living in the western mountains of Maine. He has taught ceramics at the Whitemarsh Art Center (PA), the University of Delaware, the Maryland Institute of Art, and West Chester...
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$1,440 Sale Price
60% Off
Hand Blown Murano Barrel Vase in Grey with Side Cut XL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious faceted vase is a true masterpiece of contemporary Murano glass artistry. Its flawlessly clear glass, with a subtle grey tint, is intricately faceted, creating a dazzl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Avena Murano Glass Vase
Located in Murano, VE
Surprise your loved one with the timeless elegance of the Avena Murano Glass Vase - a gift that blends centuries-old craftsmanship with modern luxury. Handcrafted by skilled artisans...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$437 / item
Glass Vase with Metal Iris Overlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Glass Vase with an outer cage of metal Irises. Hand-Built leaves and flowers surround a blue/green Glass Vase.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Hand Blown Murano Pentagonal Vase in Clear with Brass Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing our exquisite pentagonal vase, a masterful creation that seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance. Encased in a pristine clear exterior, the vase reveals a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Early Ceramic Vase with Honan Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early ceramic vase of cylinder form by potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007). The minimalistic silouette that tapers toward the top and with a s...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
In The Corner By The Stairs Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
In The Corner By The Stairs Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 13,5 x W 18 x H 31 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
The exhibition Levels of Attachment an...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
On The Edge By The Window Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
On The Edge By The Window Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 17 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Be...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Spiral Vase Frosted Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase is a masterpiece of contemporary design, embodying the timeless elegance of Murano glass craftsmanship. Each vase is meticulously hand-blown by skilled artisans, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Canetto Vase in Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a masterpiece of glass artistry that transcends mere decoration, embodying the pinnacle of luxury and refinement. This hand-blown vase, with its smoky grey allure and ele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Canetto Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes an aura of refined luxury and modern elegance. The matte grey finish, accentuated by a ribbed texture, creates a visual and tactile experience that is both so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
In The Windowsill III Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
In The Windowsill III Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 10,5 x W 13 x H 22,5 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Be...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Wide Taper Vase in Olive
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a true masterpiece that seamlessly marries contemporary elegance with time-honored craftsmanship. Its exquisite form, inspired by the delicate facets of cut gemstone, cap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte olive exterior with polished beveled edges inspired by desert tortoise, creating a striking visual and tactile experience. It's a perfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Massiccio Vase in Copper
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This highly unique Massiccio vase epitomizes refined elegance and timeless luxury, meticulously handcrafted by master artisans in the renowned glassmaking district of Murano, Italy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
On The Edge V Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Located in Geneve, CH
On The Edge V Decorative Ceramic Vase by Lillian Tørlen
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 12,5 x W 13 x H 13 cm.
Materials: Ceramic.
The exhibition Levels of Attachment and Belonging co...
Category
2010s Norwegian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Giuliano Malimpensa Italian Contemporary Silver Plated Vase
Located in Queens, NY
Giuliano Malimpensa for Mesa Italy silver plated urn shaped vase with scalloped rim atop 2 supporting legs. (c.1980) (EDITION: 20/50)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Silver
Hand Blown Murano Olivia Vase in Crystal with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This excellent Murano is a testament to the timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship synonymous with Murano glass artistry. Handcrafted in Murano, Italy by a renowned glass blowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Ruby Red Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase features a luxurious matte red exterior with polished beveled edges creating a striking visual and tactile experience. The deep, rich red glaze is inspired by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Beveled Vase in Grey Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fine Murano is a stunning example of contemporary glass artistry. Its faceted design, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, captures light in a way that creates a mesmerizin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Grey Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Murano vase exudes a contemporary allure, merging geometric precision with the organic inspiration of a raindrop. Crafted by master glassmakers, this piece showcases a striking ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Penta Vase in Grey Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pentagonal Murano vase, a true masterpiece of Italian luxury and craftsmanship, meticulously crafted by the finest glassblowers in Murano, Italy. This vase, in a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Vase Vela in Grey Tall
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Behold the elegance of our extra tall Murano vase, a mesmerizing fusion of sleek design and masterful craftsmanship. This exquisite piece, with its serene smoky gray hue, is a testam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$4,080 / item
Hand Blown Murano Goccia Vase in Light Lagoon Blue with Bubbles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of this Murano vase, a true testament to Venetian craftsmanship. Hand-blown by master artisans in the historic glassmaking island of Murano, this va...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Avventurina and Black Vases
Located in Austin, TX
Black and Avventurina Murano glass vases with 23-carat gold leaf applied to the black glass while still in fusion. We love these hand blo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,950 / item
Hand Blown Murano Penta Vase in Onyx Black
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing an exquisite piece of Murano glass artistry, this onyx black vase is a stunning example of contemporary elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Cloudy Vase in Grey with Bubbles Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Experience the serene elegance of this Murano glass artistry. The vase's delicate grey gradient is reminiscent of the tranquil beauty of a Venetian lagoon under a cloudy sky. The int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Antonio da Ros Murano Glass Sommerso Vase for Cenedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sommerso glass with a very traditional bubble design by Antonio da Ros.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Andy Nasisse Vase
By Andy Nasisse
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Andy Nasisse vase featuring two faces and textured glaze. Signed "AN 98" on the bottom.
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Blown Murano Vase Cactus in Olive Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Inspired by the natural beauty of the desert, this Murano glass vase captures the essence of elegance and simplicity. The matte olive finish and ribbed texture playfully display the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
$1,800 / item
Hand Blown Murano Faceted Barrel Vase in Aquamarine Set of 3
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning trio of Murano glass vases, each a masterpiece of Venetian craftsmanship. These vases, hand-blown by the skilled artisans of Murano, feature a faceted design t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Hand Blown Murano Moon Vase in Aqua Blue Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing the Moon Vase, a pinnacle of couture artistry and luxurious craftsmanship, meticulously handcrafted by the world-renowned glassblowers of Murano, Italy. This tall, elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mediterranea 2 - Terracotta Vase - XXI Century - by Chiara Berta Artist
By Chiara Berta
Located in Medesano, IT
The collection is called "Colors is Life."
This project aims to see the realization of a two-dimensional vision of drawing taking shape in space.
As usual, these are pieces made enti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Three Murano Glass “Voda” Vases
By Alberto Donà
Located in Austin, TX
Set of three Murano glass “voda” vases. These hand-blown pieces have been made using the “sommerso” technique with dark amethyst glass. This involves immersing the colored glass with...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Post-War Bay Keramic Orange Ceramic Vase with Blue Design
Located in Queens, NY
Post-War West Germany square shaped orange "fat lava"ceramic vase with blue circle design and cylindrical neck (BAY KERAMIC).
Category
20th Century German Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Signed 6" Fillan Murano Vase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hand blown vase by Fillan. Murano style glass.
signed etched on under side.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Lorin Marsh Architectural Vase
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and striking architectural vase crafted by Lorin Marsh Ltd during the 1970s. This tall vase features a sleek, nickel-plated brass body, showcasing clean lines and a sculpt...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in clear and red glass. Modern form.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Murano, Italy. Art glass vase in clear and red glass. Modern form.
Approximately 1960s.
Label.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 20.9 cm x W 10.5 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Brass And Black Resin Modernist Vase, Vessel, Object Sculpture MCM
Located in North Miami, FL
This tall vintage brass modernist vase, sculpture or vessel with a black resin center on both sides is from the 60s. There is a raised modernis...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Handmade Original Ceramic Slipcast Sculpture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
This is a one of a kind original ceramic sculpture, with hand crafted details and made from an original slip cast mold. This piece is made with Red Earthenwa...
Category
20th Century American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Paint
Contemporary Ceramic Cactus Vase #2 Colored
Located in Porcia, IT
Handcrafted of paper clay, a ductile compound obtained by adding paper pulp and natural fibers to the clay-base, this decorative vase by Paola Paronetto displays an evocative mix of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of soft greens and aqu blues.. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsma...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Ivan Weiss Glazed White
Blue Porcelain Vase for Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
By Ivan Weiss
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Modern Porcelain vase with blue decor designed by the danish ceramist Ivan Weiss and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen during the 1980s. Fully signed, numbered and marked to the base....
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Jungle Contemporary Vase, Small Bicolor Blue and Violet by Jacopo Foggini
Located in New York, NY
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Vallauris, France. Ceramic vase in surrealist style. Raku-fired glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France. Ceramic vase in surrealist style. Raku-fired glaze.
Interior with red glaze.
1960s/70s.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: H 24.0 cm x W 19.0 cm.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Torre 3 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase
By Scott Newlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Torre, Italian for ‘tower’, is a group of modular components that, when combined, create water-tight vases. Each component is interchangeable, allowing users to create distinctive de...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Artisan Cobalt Blue Murano Sommerso Glass Vase with Gold Flakes
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite deep blue sommerso glass with gold flakes within clear Murano bullicante glass. Expertly handcrafted. Each piece slightly differs in size, shape, and color due to the natur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Quartz, Gold
Green Argento Vase by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mottled green Argenta vase with a waved edged and hand-painted silver flower decorations. Signed on base. Gustavsberg, G, Kåge 850.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Also Nason Handblown Glass Vase with Silver and Gold Foil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown glass vase, multicolor with silver and gold foils encased in clear layer of glass by Aldo Nason for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy, 1960's;. At A.V.E.M. a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Foil
Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional Modern unusual black iridescent handblown Murano glass vase in excellent condition.
Masterpiece made by Venetian Maestro.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Ceramic Ninfea Corteccia Texture White Tray
Located in Porcia, IT
This one-of-a-kind tray in white paper clay (clay enriched with cellulose and natural fibers) will infuse contemporary glamour and sculptural flair in any dècor. Sophisticated in its simplicity, this white tray...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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