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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Heavily Textured Bottle Lava White and Black Stoneware Clay and Porcelain Vessel
Located in London, GB
Bottle shaped vase in white and black stoneware clay with porcelain, heavy volcanic textured glaze. There is the option of three different colour ways for commission. The work is ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Bottles

Materials

Clay

Unique Organic Form, Plain Bright Orange Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Rafi Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 18 x D 7 x H 24 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials: Earthenware, cera...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Garlic Head Bottle by Wl Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue and white bucket color garlic head bottle by WL CERAMICS Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H34 x Ø17 cm Also Available: Different options. In addition to the manufacturin...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Bottles

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Porcelain

Casa de Familia Ceramic Bottle by Josep Maria Jujol
Located in Geneve, CH
Casa de Familia Ceramic Bottle by Josep Maria Jujol Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 28 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Over a century ago this sculptural bottle was designed in glass. Now, a new, weightier version is reimagined in ceramic. A new and improved more durable version in ceramic. Its tactile relief and tapered silhouette are more evident. Josep Maria Jujol (1879–1949) is one of the greatest yet least known figures in Catalan architecture. He embraced a number of artistic disciplines with the same impressive imagination; he was an architect, a painter, sculptor, and graphic artist, among other things, and was Gaudí’s closest and keenest collaborator. After working with the maestro, Jujol experimented with many styles to establish his own creative universe, far removed from the conventions of the time. The Casa de Familia bottle, designed in 1912 for the orphanage of the same name, is a simple and humble piece that demonstrates his artistic ability. Only one photograph of the original model still exists, cleverly taken in front of two mirrors to show the work in full, now faithfully reproduced by BD and made to last for centuries to come. BD Barcelona In 1972, a group of young architects and designers from Barcelona started BD. Our aim was to produce and market furniture...
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2010s Spanish Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Oak Narcisse Vase by Najma Temsoury
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Narcisse vase by Najma Temsoury Dimensions: D 16.6 x W 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid wood with veneer, stainless steel tube, the lens in PMMA with diameter 300 mm. Also avail...
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2010s French Modern Bottles

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Stainless Steel

Nok 6 Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Nok 6 Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: D30x W30 x H235 cm Materials: Fiberglass. Also available in different models. Please contact us. A collection of ornamental vases of enigmati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 2 Casa De Familia Bottles by Josep Maria Jujol
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Casa de Familia Bottles by Josep Maria Jujol Dimensions: diameter 13 x height 27 cm Materials: glass. Also available in blue glass. He designed the Casa de Famili...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Ruby Red Ceramic Medium Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Aloi Medium Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 35 x D 10 x H 32 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variation...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Extraordinary Tall Decorative Murano Glass Bottles with Stoppers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Extraordinary tall decorative Murano glass bottles with stoppers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Urnette by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Urnette by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 19 x W 19 x H 52 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 11 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish...
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2010s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Bronze

Urnette by Rick Owens
Urnette by Rick Owens
$12,117 / item
Nok 3 Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Nok 3 Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: D47 x W47 x H235 cm Materials: Fiberglass. Also available in different models. Please contact us. A collection of ornamental vases of enigmat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Fiberglass

Black Narcisse Vase by Najma Temsoury
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Narcisse vase by Najma Temsoury Dimensions: D 16.6 x W 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid wood with veneer, stainless steel t...
Category

2010s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Stainless Steel

Duck Neck by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Duck neck by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 20 x W 20 x H 23 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish, please contact us. R...
Category

2010s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Bronze

Organic Shape, Contemporary Plain Beige Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Nerva Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 48 x D 10 x H 41 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materia...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Nok 4 Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Nok 4 Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: D30x W30 x H225 cm Materials: Fiberglass. Also available in different models. Please contact us. A collection of ornamental vases of enigmati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Ceramic Vessels with Various Shapes and Colors by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Tisam, Set of Core Vessels by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: May vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes Materials: Earthenware, ceramic, pigments and...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Set of Three Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of three bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Large: 22 x 5 H 49 Medium: 19,5 x 5 H 42 Oval: 30 x 5,5 H 35 Materials: Steel, black patina, wax Lukasz Friedrich (born...
Category

2010s European Modern Bottles

Materials

Steel

Steel Large Bottle by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel large bottle by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm Materials: steel, black patina, wax Lukasz Friedrich (born 1980), lives and w...
Category

2010s European Modern Bottles

Materials

Steel

Nok 1 Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Nok 1 Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: D47 x W47 x H225 cm Materials: Fiberglass. Also available in different models. Please contact us. A collection of ornamental vases of enigmat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Fiberglass

La Fabrique Des Rêves N°2 by Kiki Van Eijk
Located in Geneve, CH
La Fabrique Des Rêves N°2 by Kiki Van Eijk. Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 42.6 cm. Materials: mouth-blown colored glass and painted wood. Also a...
Category

2010s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 2 Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bottles by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: Horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm Large: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm Materials: brass, black patina, wax Lukasz Friedrich (born 1980),...
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2010s European Modern Bottles

Materials

Brass

Organic Shape, Plain Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Rex Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 35 x D 10 x H 39 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Organic Shape, Contemporary Black and White Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Geta Vase by Willem Van hooff Core vessel Series Dimensions: W 15 x H 39 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials: Eart...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Organic Shape, Plain Bright Orange Ceramic Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Oval Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 60 x D 10 x H 29 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Material...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Organic Shape, Plain Beige Contemporary Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Efir Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 65 x D 8 x H 42 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Organic Ancient Shape, Plain Beige Ceramic Big Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Umo Big Vase by Willem Van Hooff Dimensions: W 42 x D 8 x H 50 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materials: Earthenware, c...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Organic Shape, Plain Light Beige Ceramic Large Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Blanco Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 62 x D 10 x H 53 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materi...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Set of Three Bottles by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of three bottles by Lukasz Friedrich. Dimensions: horizontal: 39 x 5 x H 24,5 cm medium: 24 x 5 x H 41,5 cm large: 20,5 x 5,5 x H 48 cm. Materials: Steel, black patina, wax....
Category

2010s European Modern Bottles

Materials

Steel

Limited Edition Natural Beige Stone and Glass Pair of Vases by Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Fidèle pair of vases by Frederic Saulou Measures: Large H 72, D 20 cm, approximately 60 kg Small H 40, D 16 cm, approximately 30 kg Materials: Buffon limestone, glass. Limited ...
Category

2010s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Limestone

Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Murano Glass vase hand blown with Purple and Mustard Stripes Interlacing one other. Made in Italy, c. 1970s. Murano Mark Engraved on the Base.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Bottles

Materials

Murano Glass

Two (2) Art Glass Perfume Bottles
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: unknown Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Country of origin; materials: country of origin unknown; glass Dimensions: largest: 4.25″h, 3.75″w, 2.25″d Addition...
Category

20th Century French Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

CARAFE WITH TWO TUMBLERS by Barovier & Toso
Located in London, England
Description: Made in the 1960s. The Barovier & Toso Bottle with Two Tumblers is an exquisite set that exemplifies the craftsmanship and elegance of the renowned Italian glassmaker B...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Crystal Decanters Probably St Louis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and elegant pair of crystal decanters probably saint louis crystal.
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Organic Shape, Contemporary Plain Black Ceramic by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Lira Vase by Willem Van hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 42 x D 10 x H 35 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Material...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Contemporary Hand-sculpted Plain Ruby Red Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Jano Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 37 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Material...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Contemporary Organic Oval Shape, Plain Black Ceramic Vase by Willem Van Hooff
Located in Geneve, CH
Magna Vase by Willem Van Hooff Core Vessel Series Dimensions: W 37 x D 10 x H 52 cm (Dimensions may vary as pieces are hand-made and might present slight variations in sizes) Materia...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

La Fabrique Des Rêves N°1 by Kiki Van Eijk
Located in Geneve, CH
La Fabrique Des Rêves N°1 by Kiki Van Eijk Dimensions: D 26 x W 26 x H 45.5 Materials: mouth-blown colored glass and painted wood. Also availa...
Category

2010s French Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Modern bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern bottles 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 bottles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern bottles made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bottles, popular names associated with this style include Paola Paronetto, Venini, Lukas Friedrich, and Simone Crestani. 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 bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $19,972 while the average work can sell for $1,198.

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