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Minimalist Vases

MINIMALIST STYLE

A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.

Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)

Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.

Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.

Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.

Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Minimalist
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body and a metallic bronze glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. All dimen...

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2010s American Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...

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2010s American Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Celadon-Green Phoenixtail Vase with Dragon Handles
Vintage Celadon-Green Phoenixtail Vase with Dragon Handles

Vintage Celadon-Green Phoenixtail Vase with Dragon Handles

Located in Chicago, IL

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Gabo Vase CS7, Sculptural Design in Copper and Steel by Noom, Minimalist
Gabo Vase CS7, Sculptural Design in Copper and Steel by Noom, Minimalist

Gabo Vase CS7, Sculptural Design in Copper and Steel by Noom, Minimalist

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist moveme...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

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Copper, Steel

Minimalist Vase Delaunay CS9 by Noom, Sculptural Design, Brass and Steel
Minimalist Vase Delaunay CS9 by Noom, Sculptural Design, Brass and Steel

Minimalist Vase Delaunay CS9 by Noom, Sculptural Design, Brass and Steel

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernis...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Brass, Steel

Daum Crystal Vase French
Daum Crystal Vase French

Daum Crystal Vase French

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...

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20th Century French Minimalist Vases

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Crystal

Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s

Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ce...

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20th Century German Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram
Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram

Large Minimalist Two Tone Brass & Bronze Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in San Diego, CA

A large minimalist two tone brass and bronze vase / candle holder signed by Michael Aram, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 11....

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vases

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Brass, Bronze

Petite Celadon Bud Vase
Petite Celadon Bud Vase

Petite Celadon Bud Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...

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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Gutta Vase CS2, Collectible Minimalistic in Amber Blown Glass by Noom
Gutta Vase CS2, Collectible Minimalistic in Amber Blown Glass by Noom

Gutta Vase CS2, Collectible Minimalistic in Amber Blown Glass by Noom

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

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Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

21st Century ‘Chytra’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Chytra’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Chytra’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Chyrta’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations and ribbons that harmoniz...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

1990s Postmodern Ceramic Multi Face Art Vase Signed-A Pair
1990s Postmodern Ceramic Multi Face Art Vase Signed-A Pair

1990s Postmodern Ceramic Multi Face Art Vase Signed-A Pair

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of TMS Inc Multi face vases VITRUVIAN COLLECTION Each artistic design expresses the harmonization of the relationship between parts of the body w...

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1990s American Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

TORRE - Minimalist Ceramic Vase in Navy Blue by Julien Renault
TORRE - Minimalist Ceramic Vase in Navy Blue by Julien Renault

TORRE - Minimalist Ceramic Vase in Navy Blue by Julien Renault

By Julien Renault

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Created out of a playful approach to materiality and form, this item is a ceramic vase as well as a sculptural piece. The designer Julien Renault chose to mainly follow his intuition...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Murano Italian Modern / Minimalist Smoked Glass Disk Vessel, Italy, circa 1970
Murano Italian Modern / Minimalist Smoked Glass Disk Vessel, Italy, circa 1970

Murano Italian Modern / Minimalist Smoked Glass Disk Vessel, Italy, circa 1970

By Carlo Nason, Mazzega

Located in Valencia, VC

Murano Italian Modern/Minimalist Smoked Glass Disk Vessel, Italy, circa 1970 A refined hand-blown glass vessel produced in Murano, Italy, circa 1970. The piece embodies the reductiv...

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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of cream and grey ceramic vases from the 1970s
Pair of cream and grey ceramic vases from the 1970s

Pair of cream and grey ceramic vases from the 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of contemporary ceramic sculptural vessels, minimalist design 1970. This refined pair of ceramic objects embodies a quiet and sophisticated sculptural language, where form, bal...

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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

21st Century ‘Greek Column’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Greek Column’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Greek Column’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Column’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize trad...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Krater N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Krater N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Krater N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Krater’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize trad...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Greek Coupe’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Coupe’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradi...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Krater N°3’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Krater N°3’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradit...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Artemis - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Artemis - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Artemis - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Artemis - Blue’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations of a face that ha...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher N°2’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher N°2’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher N°2’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Pitcher N°2’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

We are thrilled to to share with you the first addition to INI CERAMIQUE’s 2024 collection. Inspired by the works of the painting artist Giorgio Morandi, our designer has been reinte...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

Mid-Century Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, West German, 1960s
Mid-Century Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, West German, 1960s

Mid-Century Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, West German, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase by Ilkra Edelkeramik, West German, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalo...

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20th Century German Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large
Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large

Italian Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s, Large

By Bruno Gambone

Located in London, GB

Stunningly tall cylindrical ceramic vase with single, amphora-style handle and Eastern motif on an elegant beige earthenware surface, by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This substantial...

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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

1970s Sabattini Style Minimalist Silver Plated Italian Vase
1970s Sabattini Style Minimalist Silver Plated Italian Vase

1970s Sabattini Style Minimalist Silver Plated Italian Vase

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Chic 1970s Italian Minimalist silver plated Vase in Sabattini Style Introduce a touch of sophisticated Italian design to your home with this striking silver-plated vase, embodying th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Vases

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Silver Plate

Black and Chocolate Brown Ceramic Bottle-Shaped Vase by Bruno Gambone, c. 1980s
Black and Chocolate Brown Ceramic Bottle-Shaped Vase by Bruno Gambone, c. 1980s

Black and Chocolate Brown Ceramic Bottle-Shaped Vase by Bruno Gambone, c. 1980s

By Bruno Gambone

Located in London, GB

Ceramic vase by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, (circa 1980s). This elegant narrow-opening bottle-shaped vase is highly collectible by those who follow the works of art created by the incomparable Bruno Gambone. A long, elegant neck in a lustrous black glaze is punctuated only by an azure blue in the middle which seems to drip down its side to the body of the piece. The black finishes abruptly and is replaced with a light chocolate brown to the base. Gambone ceramics...

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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handbuilt organic modern moon vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, and a heavily textured lava glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Br...

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2010s American Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

German Minimalist Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s
German Minimalist Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s

German Minimalist Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

German Minimalist Vase from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional i...

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20th Century German Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich

Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designe...

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20th Century German Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase
Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase

Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a captivating Vintage Swedish Kosta Boda Art Glass Vase, a testament to the innovative design and skilled craftsmanship synonymous with this renowned Swedish glassworks. T...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Minimalist Vases

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Art Glass

Handcrafted Glass Vase TOSCA SMALL, Kanz Architetti
Handcrafted Glass Vase TOSCA SMALL, Kanz Architetti

Handcrafted Glass Vase TOSCA SMALL, Kanz Architetti

By kanz

Located in Venezia, Veneto

The vases in the Tosca collection embody elegance and craftsmanship with their unique design. Handmade from borosilicate glass, their simple appearance is enhanced by a fluttering ne...

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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Chinese Crackled Double Gourd Hulu Vase
Chinese Crackled Double Gourd Hulu Vase

Chinese Crackled Double Gourd Hulu Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

The graceful, hourglass form of this contemporary vase dates back as far as the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). Known as a huluping or double gourd vase, the traditional form emulates th...

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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases

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Porcelain

"Golden Ginkgo" Catch All in Box by Michael Aram
"Golden Ginkgo" Catch All in Box by Michael Aram

"Golden Ginkgo" Catch All in Box by Michael Aram

By Michael Aram

Located in San Diego, CA

A really cool "Golden Ginkgo" catch all in box by Michael Aram, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 4.75"D x .75"H. #5024 Michael Aram: ...

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vases

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Nickel, Gold Plate

Gutta Vase CS1, Contemporary Minimalistic in Transparent Blown Glass by Noom
Gutta Vase CS1, Contemporary Minimalistic in Transparent Blown Glass by Noom

Gutta Vase CS1, Contemporary Minimalistic in Transparent Blown Glass by Noom

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...

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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Vases

Materials

Glass, Smoked Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Iron pot _Stainless steel rough polishing
Iron pot _Stainless steel rough polishing

Iron pot _Stainless steel rough polishing

By POPCORN

Located in 加須市, 11

This is a stainless steel version of the "IRONPOT" series, which consists of a ring of pipes. Rough polished finish.Included is a water tray that goes in the bottom. It allows taller...

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2010s Japanese Minimalist Vases

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Snakeskin Wrapped Geometric Vases - Set of 3
Vintage Snakeskin Wrapped Geometric Vases - Set of 3

Vintage Snakeskin Wrapped Geometric Vases - Set of 3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this captivating set of three vintage Modernist vases, each boasting a distinct geometric silhouette and a sophisticated snakeskin-embossed texture. The ve...

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Late 20th Century Peruvian Minimalist Vases

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Brass, Copper

Vintage Chinese Cloud Celadon Bottle Vase
Vintage Chinese Cloud Celadon Bottle Vase

Vintage Chinese Cloud Celadon Bottle Vase

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite Chinese vase has a bottleneck form that follows traditional vessels used for storing oil, condiments or sauces. The small vase is etched with simple linework reminiscent ...

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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases

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Earthenware

Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection
Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection

Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, Official proof of authenticity such as vintage ...

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20th Century German Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

THIS IS NOT A VASE Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Reda Amalou Design
THIS IS NOT A VASE Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Reda Amalou Design

THIS IS NOT A VASE Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Reda Amalou Design

By REDA AMALOU DESIGN

Located in Paris, FR

THIS IS NOT A VASE is more than a functional object; it is a true collector’s piece that sits at the intersection of sculpture and design. Its form, at once sensual and pure, unfolds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Vases

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Glass Vase, ca 1999
Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Glass Vase, ca 1999

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Glass Vase, ca 1999

By Karim Rashid

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Silver Glass Vase, ca 1999. Measures 8” high, base 3-1/2” wide, and mouth 2-1/4” wide. There is a small scratch of silver finish/coating on glass (we've posted an image of the interior and exterior at the area of the scratch). There is also a faint area of small blemishes at the base See images for more detail. If there’s one thing karim rashid hates, it’s trophies. The 40-year-old designer has more than 40 of them, from big international ones like the 1999 George Nelson Award (given for breakthrough furniture design), to quaint little Canadian ones like Designer of the Year 2001. “It came with a little pin,” says Rashid, “and a … a … very nice …” He tries to describe the shape of the award with his hands but gives up. “It’s time that whole trophy thing changes. It’s kitsch. They’re functionless things.” Rashid was asked to design one for the DaimlerChrysler Design Awards (he’s a past recipient). “I was going to make it electro-luminescent. When the lights go out, it has a sensor so it turns on,” he says. But the trophy-as-night-light, a reminder of one’s worth in the darkest hours, didn’t impress Chrysler’s people. He never heard back. They may well be gnawing their knuckles over that decision right now because Rashid’s conquest of the realm of product design is all but complete. A lush and suitably worshipful retrospective of his work, Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World (Thames & Hudson; 249 pages), hits Australasian bookstores this month. There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. More than 2 million North Americans are throwing their rubbish into a receptacle he designed, while 750,000 or so park their rears on one of his cheapo plastic chairs. It’s not just in North America. He has been dubbed Der Poet des Plastiks by a retailer in Germany and the prolifico progettista Americano by Interni magazine in Italy. Trophies he may despise, but accolades Rashid can handle. The problem with being the Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas is that you’re still less famous than someone who got kicked off Survivor the first week. Most people cannot name the designer of one nonclothing item in their homes. Rashid, who was born in Egypt, raised in Canada and is living in New York City, is more than happy to bring an end to this anonymity. Not just because he wants to be famous, although there seems to be that, but because he believes design should be a bigger part of the social discourse. “I have been almost alone in this country, trying to make design become a public subject,” he says. His chief method of persuasion is to make the banal better so that people notice design more. He likes creating expensive furniture and perfume bottles just fine, but what really gets his juices going is the everyday: manhole covers, a cremation urn, disposable cigarette lighters, garbage bins, salt and pepper shakers, plastic pens. “I want American Standard to come to me to do the toilets for Home Depot,” he says. In many ways Rashid is more like an itinerant industrial evangelist than a designer. He traveled 200 days last year. He claims to have been to every major mall in America, where he signs his products in high-end design stores and trolls about observing humans interacting with the objects around them. He has taught at design schools for more than a decade, and his work has been in 11 art shows in the past eight months. But mostly he has proselytized the corporate barbarians. And like any good missionary, he has learned to speak the language of his converts. One of the first things he does when he gets new clients is tour their factories to understand their manufacturing capacity. He also visits the retail outlets to see how the product might be displayed. And he really knows how to sell, especially himself. “I work with a guy in L.A.,” says Rashid, declining to name him. “He made a lot of really bad furniture. His business was hand-to-mouth. I proposed seven or eight projects. The pieces I’ve done for him have already become iconic.” The subtitle of his monograph, I Want to Change the World, is not ironic, just characteristically immodest. “Most industrial-design studios try to interpret a client’s needs and come up with a style,” says Paul Rowan, co-founder of housewares manufacturer Umbra. “Karim has his own personal vision.” It helps that Rashid’s vision incorporates things that Rowan needs, like a design that will stack and ship easily and that creates little waste in the making. Rashid’s father was a set designer for Canadian TV who rearranged the family furniture every Sunday. So perhaps it was ordained that Karim would grow up to become one of the pioneers in non-cheesy plastic, making objects that have energy and personality but aren’t wacky. He, like many of his generation, has championed the could-only-be-designed-with-computers blob. But his is not just a blob for its own sake. His Oh Chair...

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1990s German Minimalist Vases

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Blown Glass

Vintage Hexagon Bubble Vase
Vintage Hexagon Bubble Vase

Vintage Hexagon Bubble Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage ceramic vase is a fine example of Chulucanas pottery from Peru, a region renowned for its ancient pre-Inca techniques and sop...

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Late 20th Century Peruvian Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Vintage Big Murano Vase jar in White Glass, Decorative Piece
Vintage Big Murano Vase jar in White Glass, Decorative Piece

Vintage Big Murano Vase jar in White Glass, Decorative Piece

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful decorative massive vase made with a technique of sommersion merging two layers of different color glass into a thicker layer and giving a sense of transparency to the solid...

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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Glass

Ghost Collection, PLA Vase Trio
Ghost Collection, PLA Vase Trio

Ghost Collection, PLA Vase Trio

By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi

Located in Santa Edwiges, MG

GHOST COLLECTION What about when the parts are bigger than the whole? A fraction that subjugates the integer. An expansion of the aura in x-ray vision. The Ghost Collection is a con...

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vases

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Brass

Sydney Cash Design in Year 2000 for Moma New York Glass Vase Optical Art
Sydney Cash Design in Year 2000 for Moma New York Glass Vase Optical Art

Sydney Cash Design in Year 2000 for Moma New York Glass Vase Optical Art

Located in Biella, IT

Sydney cash design in year 2000 for Moma New York glass vase optical art. Measure height 10 inches x diameter 3", is in black and transparent colours. Perfect condition.

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Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Vases

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Art Glass

Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100
Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100

Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100

Located in Chicago, IL

Dingyao porcelain, often called Ding ware, is famous for its creamy-white coloring, refined forms, and low-relief surface patterning. Ding ware was produced ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Minimalist Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introduce a soft, romantic hue to your stoneware collection with this lovely vintage studio pottery vase. Hand-thrown from substantial clay, the vessel features a classic urn-shaped ...

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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Biomorphic Vase
Vintage Boho Biomorphic Vase

Vintage Boho Biomorphic Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This captivating vintage vase showcases a truly unique biomorphic design, reflecting a harmonious blend of nature-inspired forms and artistic craftsmanship. Its distinctive wavy, und...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century ‘Frida N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Frida N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Frida N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

‘Frida N°1’ Handmade Ceramic White Vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by human faces and portrait illustrations. Here is a new shaped model, the ‘Frida N°1', with han...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Frida N°2’, in White Ceramic, Handcrafted in France
21st Century ‘Frida N°2’, in White Ceramic, Handcrafted in France

21st Century ‘Frida N°2’, in White Ceramic, Handcrafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

‘Frida N°2’ Handmade Ceramic White Vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by human faces and portrait illustrations. Here is a new shaped model, the ‘Frida N°2', with han...

Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Greek [M]’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Greek [M]’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Greek [M]’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating triptych blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek [M]’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize traditi...

Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Greek [L]’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Greek [L]’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Greek [L]’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating triptych blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek [L]’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize traditi...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating triptych blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Pitcher’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tra...

Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century Ellipse N°2 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century Ellipse N°2 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century Ellipse N°2 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

Ellipse 2 - White Hand-crafted in our studio in France. H: 20 CM / L: 24 CM H: 7.8 INCH. / L: 9.4 INCH. - Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy glaz...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century Ellipse N°1 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century Ellipse N°1 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century Ellipse N°1 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

ELLIPSE 1 - WHITE Hand-crafted in our studio in France. H: 22.5 CM / L: 29 CM H: 10 INCH. / L: 11.4 INCH. - Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy gl...

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2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Volute’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Volute’ vase showcases delicate black underglaze illustrations that harmonize tradition...

Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Black’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Black’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Black’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France

By Inhee Ma

Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR

We are thrilled to to share with you the first addition to INI CERAMIQUE’s 2024 collection. Inspired by the works of the painting artist Giorgio Morandi, our designer has been reinte...

Category

2010s European Minimalist Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Minimalist vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist 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, clay and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist 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 Inhee Ma, Lana Kova , kanz, and EXPERIMENTAL. 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 $55 and tops out at $21,025 while the average work can sell for $554.