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Organic Earthen Textured Modern Ceramic Vase, Vessel
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay

Skoby Joe Ceramic Vessel Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware, Ceramic

Skoby Joe Ceramic Vessel Mid-Century Modern Vase
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Modern Organic, Earthen Textured Ceramic Vase, Vessel, Decorative Ceramic
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay

Earth Orange Salt Vase Large in Clay Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Porto, 13
Metallic salts are added to a clay firing, they asked João if this effect could be applied to Pasta Grés
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Light Cobalt Salt Vase Small in Clay Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Porto, 13
Metallic salts are added to a clay firing, they asked João if this effect could be applied to Pasta Grés
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Light Cobalt Salt Vase Large in Clay Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Porto, 13
Metallic salts are added to a clay firing, they asked João if this effect could be applied to Pasta Grés
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Earth Orange Salt Vase Small in Clay Handcrafted in Portugal by Origin Made
By Ladies & Gentleman Studio 1
Located in Porto, 13
Metallic salts are added to a clay firing, they asked João if this effect could be applied to Pasta Grés
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Medium Hand Made Earthy Tone Ceramic Vase, Vessel, Organic Modern
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Modern Organic White, Earthen Textured Ceramic Vase, Vessel, Decorative Ceramic
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Clay

Large Hand Made Earthy Tone Ceramic Vase, Vessel, Organic Modern
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Modern Organic Earthen Textured Ceramic Vase, Mid Century Modern Vessel
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Blue Trio, soft celadon group of hand thrown porcelain vessels by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
'Blue Trio’ is a unique collection of porcelain sculptural vessels by the British artist, Vivienne
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Skoby Joe Tall Black Textured Ceramic Vase Mid-Century Modern Vessel Wabi Sabi
By Skoby Joe
Located in La Jolla, CA
surfer, a pure form of self-expression that disappears after each wave. Each vessel is hand thrown and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Ceramic Bowl-Shape Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
-2023) circa 1986. The vessel takes its simple but distinct form between a deep bowl and a vase, with
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Anga", Blue, Contemporary Clay, African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Taya", Natural Clay, Contemporary African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Tatu", Rose, Contemporary African, Style, Clay Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Kapu", Blue, Contemporary African, Style, Clay Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Big Huka", Rose, Contemporary Clay Vessel, African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Luno" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Holland, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Nara" in White Clay, Contemporary Vessel, African Style
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately noticed their
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Beige Vessel Model “Utar” African Clay Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Contemporary
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Utar” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Atro" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Atro” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Arka", in Dark Clay, Contemporary African, Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase model “Arka” From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Hara" in Natural Clay, contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Juso" Dark Brown Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Dura" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Kupi" Dark Brown Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem immediately
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Van Hooff Ceramic Vase "Vido" in Natural Clay, Contemporary African Style Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Holland, Netherlands. Exhibitions Casavells 2023. Concept Inspired by African vessels, Willem
Category

2010s Dutch Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Ceramic, Clay

Large majolica vase hand-built and hand-decorated Italy contemporary
Located in London, GB
in the South of Italy. Onofrio creates spectacular vessel shapes by coiling red clay to which he then
Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Dark River Moon Jar, Minimalist Ceramic Vase, Mugly, NYC, Glacier Collection
Located in Brooklyn, NY
minimal and refined nature. The raw clay provides a texture that displays the marks of the maker, simple
Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Clay

Irena Vase / Yellow by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Irena Vase Denim blue by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

contemporary white ceramic vase inspired in Miró - ZERO serie - obj01, brazil
Located in Florianópolis, BR
rectangles and circles, playing with simple shapes to create a beautiful and curious object through its
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Small Bandura Vase by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Material: clay/ceramics. Made in the style of ethnic minimalism, the collection items introduce “naive
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Small Bandura Vase by FAINA
Small Bandura Vase by FAINA
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Material: clay/ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by FAINA
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by FAINA
H 19.69 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Ardea Cinerea Vase by Elke Sada
Located in Geneve, CH
clay. I prefer simple and spontaneous building techniques. I deliberately leave traces of the process
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Ardea Cinerea Vase by Elke Sada
Ardea Cinerea Vase by Elke Sada
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in
Irena Vase / Circus / Black by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Ardea Cinerea Vase by Elke Sada
Located in Geneve, CH
clay. I prefer simple and spontaneous building techniques. I deliberately leave traces of the process
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Ardea Cinerea Vase by Elke Sada
Ardea Cinerea Vase by Elke Sada
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 12.21 in
Curruca Vase by Elke Sada
Located in Geneve, CH
clay. I prefer simple and spontaneous building techniques. I deliberately leave traces of the process
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Curruca Vase by Elke Sada
Curruca Vase by Elke Sada
H 21.66 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Placida Vase by Elke Sada
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay, Coloured Slips, Transparent Glaze. What is fascinating and striking about Elke Sada’s ceramic
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Placida Vase by Elke Sada
Placida Vase by Elke Sada
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 6.89 in
Tilino Vase by Elke Sada
Located in Geneve, CH
clay. I prefer simple and spontaneous building techniques. I deliberately leave traces of the process
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Tilino Vase by Elke Sada
Tilino Vase by Elke Sada
H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Two Legs Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Two Legs sculpted ceramic vase by Faina. Design: Victoriya Yakusha., Materials: clay / ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Two Legs Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
Two Legs Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 7.88 in
Irena Vase / Orange by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Ceramic Vase by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted ceramic vase by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Material: clay / ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Ceramic Vase by FAINA
Sculpted Ceramic Vase by FAINA
H 19.69 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted floor decor vases by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: clay, wood Dimensions
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by Faina
Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by Faina
H 59.06 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Irena Vase / Kobalt by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted pair of ceramic vases by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: clay / ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by FAINA
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by FAINA
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted floor decor vases by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Clay, wood Dimensions
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by Faina
Sculpted Floor Decor Vases by Faina
H 59.06 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted pair of ceramic vases by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Material: clay
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by Faina
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by Faina
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted floor decor vases by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: material: clay / ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by Faina
Sculpted Pair of Ceramic Vases by Faina
H 19.69 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted ceramic vase by FAINA Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Material: clay / ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
H 19.69 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Set of 2 Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 sculpted ceramic vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: material: clay
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Set of 2 Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
Set of 2 Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
H 19.69 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted ceramic vase by Faina Design: Victoriya Yakusha Material: Material: clay / ceramics
Category

2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
Sculpted Ceramic Vase by Faina
H 19.69 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Irena Vase / Candy Pink by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Irena Vase / Black by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Irena Vase / Red by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Irena Vase / Circus / Moss by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
IRENA has a simple, compact spherical shape with a short cylindrical neck. The vase is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Irena / Circus / Choco Vase by Malwina Konopacka
By OKO / Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
RENA has a simple, compact shape of a sphere closed with a short cylindrical neck. Made of precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vases

Materials

Clay

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Simple Clay Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal simple clay vessel for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, clay and metal, every simple clay vessel was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a simple clay vessel, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 525 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer simple clay vessel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A simple clay vessel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one simple clay vessel that is appealing in its simplicity, but RAAQUU, Skoby Joe and Victoria Yakusha produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Simple Clay Vessel?

A simple clay vessel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $849, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $34,750.

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 Simple Clay Vessel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Clay vessels were often used for storing food items such as grain. The vessels were sometimes decorated and ornate. Similarly, clay pots were also used, mostly to store and transport water, store milk and serve beer. Find an assortment of clay vessels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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