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Fukagawa Japanese Modernist Porcelain Vase
By Fukagawa
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare and beautiful vase, an unusual Fukagawa without any oriental naturalistic overtones.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Modernist Mottled Bronze Bud Vase
Located in Malibu, CA
Mottled bronze bud vase having a rare & unique form with flared mouth & curvaceous profile.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. Retains the original Japanese label. Japan, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. Retains the original Toyo label on the bottom
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Black Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a textured surface. A quality piece with good weight and expertly
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with multiple openings and a textured surface. Retains the original label on
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with a vessel structure and textured surface. Unknown signature in bottom
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with fantastic abstract decoration. Japan, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with multiple openings and a textured surface. nice colors signed on the
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

1980s Japanese Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Tall Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall Ikebana vase with two sided design by an unknown Japanese maker, circa 1980s. Vase measures 13
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Japanese Modernist Decorative Ikebana Vase Form
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striking Ikebana vase by an unknown Japanese maker, circa 1980s. Vase measures 9" by 14" x 2.5" and
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Modernist Japanese Toyo Black Ikebana Sculptural Vase
By Toyo
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage black ceramic Japanese Ikebana vase. Unsigned. No chips or cracks. The sculptural piece is
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

TOYO Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, c.1960
By Toyo
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
TOYO Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, c.1960. Retains the original TOYO label to the bottom.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 20th Century Bronze Modernist Japanese Vases
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Fantastic collection of Japanese modernist bronzes in varies shapes, sizes and patinas. Some signed.
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Hand Thrown Japanese Inspired Ceramic Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vase is done by an unidentified artisan, likely late 20th century. Purchased from the estate
Category

20th Century American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Rectangular Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with rigged black lines in a beautiful chartruse & Black color combo . Japan
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Toyo Modernist Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Toyo Hand Made Ceramic Ikebana Vase, Japan, 20th Century.
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Japanese Modernist Ikebana Ceramic Pottery Sgraffito Pedestal Vase Vessel
By David Cressey
Located in San Diego, CA
Outstanding Japanese modernist Ikebana ceramic/pottery pedestal vase/vessel, circa 1960s. Wonderful
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative glossy Japanese modernist bronze vase with a fluted neck, with some mild patination
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Bronze Vase
Japanese Bronze Vase
H 8.75 in Dm 5.25 in
Modernist Japanese Weed Pot, 1970s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Japanese Weed Pot, 1970s.
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Japanese Weed Pot, 1970s
Modernist Japanese Weed Pot, 1970s
H 3.38 in W 3 in D 2.82 in
Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM modernist white ceramic Ikebana vase, circa 1960s. The vase is made of ceramic, in
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
H 8.25 in W 7 in D 3 in
Midcentury Dual Branch Ceramic Ikebana Vase Sculpture, Japan 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Sculptural dual branch ceramic modernist Ikebana vase. Great textured drip glaze. Japan, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Toyo Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Planter, Japan, 20th Century
By Toyo, Architectural Pottery
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Toyo Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Planter, Japan, 20th Century. Very good original condition. This
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Ando Jubei Japan 1950 Showa Period Cloisonné Enamel Green Bombe Vase
By Ando Jubei
Located in Miami, FL
Cloisonné enamel vase designed by Ando Jubei. Beautiful piece of Japanese decorative arts, created
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Jérôme Massier Ceramic Baluster Vase Together With Other Various Pottery Vases
By Jerome Massier
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Deco orange and black glaze Japanese baluster vase Circa 1930’s. 8 3/4" in, (22.2 cm.) high x 4 3/4" in
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Midcentury Sculpted Stoneware Vase, Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
Large irregular shaped stoneware sculpted vase stamped A.R., from Vallauris, Circa 1970s. Truly
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Black Mate Ceramic Ikebana Planters Modernist
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of black ceramic ikebana planters, in a black mate, finish great design an look.
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Craquelure Stoneware Vase by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in Chicago, US
with this Material, which was very rare for the period. Inspired by enameled Japanese stoneware, he
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Nouveau Peacock Stoneware Vase by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in Chicago, US
Material, which was very rare for the period. Inspired by enameled Japanese stoneware, he perfected his own
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Art Nouveau Shell Pattern Stoneware Vase by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in Chicago, US
This early vase provides a rare glimpse into the making of a master. Auguste Delaherche turned the
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Bohemian "Flux" vase by kuk Fachschule fur Keramik und Verwandte Kunst
Located in Chicago, US
, lapis and celadon; the shape of the vase resembles a Japanese Saki bottle with the addition of four long
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Purple Hare's Fur Glaze Stoneware Vase by Auguste Delaherche
By Auguste Delaherche
Located in Chicago, US
with this material, which was very rare for the period. Inspired by enameled Japanese stoneware, he
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of French Vases Made of Porcelain Representing Two Faces Signed by Aladin
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of two red and white porcelain vases, outlined in black, made in France. Hollow interior
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Ceramic

Japanese Antique Gourd and Eggplant Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Gem Japan, a fine substantial 11" tall antique monumental green and blue gourd shaped
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Japanese Antique Pair Lavender Flambe Vases
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare pair Art Deco decorator works of art Japan, a lovely near pair (2) tall antique lavender
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Art Nouveau Stoneware Copper Drip Bowl in Silver Mount by Auguste Delaherche
By Hughes-Paul-Lucien Bonvallet, Auguste Delaherche, Antoine Cardeilhac
Located in Chicago, US
with this Material, which was very rare for the period. Inspired by enamelled Japanese stoneware, he
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Silver

Japanese Modernist Bowl in Bronze from the Shōwa Era
Located in Tilburg, NL
Refined Japanese modernist bowl. Showa Era - 1926-1989, Japan. Simple but powerful in shape and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Japan, Meiji Blue “Writhing Dragon” Porcelain Vase, Awaji Kiln
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Japan, a fine robin’s egg blue -writhing dragon- porcelain vase, Awaji Kiln from the late Meiji
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Tall Antique Year Of Dragon Yellow Dragon Trumpet Vase, 29 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
). The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a tubular modernist form with an original amber yellow glazed
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

"Hanahana" Polished Steel Flower Stand Designed by Kazuyo Sejima for Driade
By Kazuyo Sejima, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
whose twigs rise into the sky offering flowers like a prayer. KAZUYO SEJIMA is a Japanese architect
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Stainless Steel

Japanese Huge Antique Year Of Dragon Blue Dragon Vase, Brilliant Color, 37 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
). The impressive porcelain vase crafted in a tubular modernist form with an original brilliant blue tone
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Ceramic Lamps Tall Modern Square blue White Chinoiserie Table Lamps pair
By Giulia Mangani, Henredon, Banci Firenze, Artistica Le Porcellane
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
, Contemporary, Chinoiserie, Modernist, Japanese Design: Hand crafted by Sobremesa Spain Technique: Handmade
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Art Deco "Argenta Dragon" sculpture by Wilhelm Kåge
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Chicago, US
belief in their existence persisted in parts of Sweden well into the 19th century. Kåge applies modernist
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls of
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20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls
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20th Century French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Leather, Wicker

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
By Hermès
Located in GB
present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Pitchers

Materials

Leather, Wicker

Vintage Floral Dhurrie Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Modernist, Zen, Japanese Style, Puritan, Monochromatic Mission, Amish, Russian Dacha Home Style, Finnish
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Kilim Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in GB
present wrapping. It was here that she kept exotic Japanese tissue papers in graded shades, antique rolls
Category

20th Century French Country Barware

Materials

Chrome

A Sculptural Modernist Japanese Vase
Located in Asheville, NC
A unique, classic offset Japanese Floral Vase - Lovely design with great colors and a clean glaze
Category

20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Stoneware

A Sculptural Modernist Japanese Vase
A Sculptural Modernist Japanese Vase
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in
Modernist Mid-Century Tall Japanese Cloisonné Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This very modern looking cloisonné vase is expertly crafted and has a beautiful and lyrical design
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Vases and Vessels

Large 1970s Modernist Japanese Art Pottery Vase
Located in Washington, DC
Large 1970s modernist Japanese art pottery vase.
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Vases

Modernist Cloisonné Bud Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a modernist piece of cloisonné, having abstracted cherry blossoms as the main decorative
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Japanese Modernist Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striped ceramic Ikebana vase from Japan, circa 1960s. Vase measures 7.5" in height by 6.5" in
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Bronze Modernist Vase c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautiful modernist vintage Japanese bronze vase c1960s. Signed by artist
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Unusual and Amazing Modernist Japanese Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual form from an unknown Japanese maker. Rough cut and formed texture compliment the very
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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase, Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana footed vase with a textured surface and abstract designs on all four sides. Japan
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Modernist Japanese Imoto Studio Vase 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Japanese modernist sculptural studio pottery Imoto pedestal vase with a rectangular
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20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Pottery

Modernist Japanese Imoto Studio Vase 20th Century
Modernist Japanese Imoto Studio Vase 20th Century
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H 4.14 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Modernist Japanese Bronze Vase Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist bronze vase with beautiful patina. Signed and dated, 1961. Japan.
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Japan Vintage Pair of Modernist Flower Bud Ikebana Bronze Vases, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
indoor space with this fine artisan signed treasure from Japan. This is a superb pair of modernist hand
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Pair of Modernist Architectural Cubist Ikebana Vases, Made in Japan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual pair of modernist architectural cubist Ikebana vases, made in Japan. Amazing form, color
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Futurist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Japanese Modernist Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese modernist vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and bronze, every Japanese modernist vase was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese modernist vase — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Japanese modernist vase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made Japanese modernist vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fukagawa, Mikasa and Toyo are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Modernist Vase?

The average selling price for a Japanese modernist vase at 1stDibs is $538, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $10,450 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Japanese Modernist Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Japanese vases are valuable. Some of the most highly sought-after types of Japanese vases include Satsuma, Kutani, Arita and Imari pieces. There is also a demand for select cloisonné and bronze vases made by Japanese artisans. The size, style, condition and rarity of a Japanese vase will contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can give you an estimate of how much a particular vase is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Japanese vases.

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