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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Yermilov Vase CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Yermilov Vase CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 17.5 x D 15 x H 37 cm Materials: Brass, painted steel. Weight: 2,4 kg Yermilov vase is one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. T...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Jars

Materials

Steel, Brass

Delaunay Vase CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Delaunay Vase CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 15 x D 17.5 x H 26.5 cm Materials: Copper, painted steel. Weight: 2 kg Delaunay vase is one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Jars

Materials

Copper, Steel

Yermilov Vase CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Yermilov Vase CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 17.5 x D 15 x H 37 cm Materials: Copper, painted steel. Weight: 2,4 kg Yermilov vase is one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Jars

Materials

Copper, Steel

Ceramic Leopard Cookie Jar , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The hand-crafted ceramic Leopard cookie jar from Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa stands as a testament to African artistry and culture. Designed by Wiseman Ndlovu and sculpted by Ge...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Odd Balance 03 by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Odd balance 03 by Batten and Kamp 2020 Shelter to Ground Collection Signed Limitied Edition 8 + 2 AP Dimensions: Approximate W 37 x D 10 x H 120 cm Materials: Hand stainless st...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Jars

Materials

Stone, Steel

Lemon Tin Vase by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Lemon tin vase by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 25.5 cm Materials: Tin With ‘Emulate nature’, designer Kajsa Willner has created a series of tin vases aiming to replicate ...
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2010s Swedish Modern Jars

Materials

Tin

Blue Alchemy Vase by Siba Sahabi
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Alchemy vase by Siba Sahabi Limited edition of: 36 of each design + 2 AP + 1 P Vase N.I: 48 x 32 x 32 cm Signed and numbered. Referencing the first man-made pigment that was developed as early as 2600 BCE, Blue Alchemy is the new bright blue edition of Siba’s iconic felt vases...
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2010s Dutch Modern Jars

Materials

Paper

Low Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Low vase by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 30 × 30 × 12 cm Materials: Iron, Nickel Other colors available. The collection includes three objects with dif...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Symbiosis Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Symbiosis vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 26 x 9 x 24 cm Options: White bone, chocolate, buttermilk, charcoal black, glossy, spotted gray, pale op...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Balthazar Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Balthazar vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: Diameter 37.2 x height 18.2 cm Materials: Murano glass and iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the A...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Blue Large Concrete Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Large Concrete Gradient Vase by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 50 Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 152 cm Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel The 3D printed gra...
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2010s Austrian Modern Jars

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Tribù Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribù vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2020 Dimensions: D 32.5 x H 54 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vases as works of ancient civilizations. Primordial and enigmatic...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Soapstone Amorfo 07 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 07 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 7 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and des...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Enamel Vase, Unique by Meritxell Duran
Located in Geneve, CH
Enamel vase by Meritxell Duran 1 of 1 limited edition Dimensions: 22 x 16 x 12 cm Materials: High firing and interior with enamel.
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2010s European Modern Jars

Materials

Enamel

Ceramic Genet Cat Cookie Jar Hand Made In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ndlovu specializes in handcrafted and painted ceramic pieces that often feature intricate designs and vibrant colors inspired by African culture and nature. His work is celeb...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Gothic by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Gothic by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: 24.3 x 13.3 x H 10.8 cm Materials: Murano glass and iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Maxivases Antracit Vase by Roman Sedina
Located in Geneve, CH
MaxiVases antracit vase by Roman Sedina Dimensions: D 34cm x H 60 cm Materials: Porcelain Roman Sedina comes from artistic background of South Bohemian (European Region) town Bechyne – town famous as ceramic centre of the postwar period. Range of his portfolio is wide, technologies, colors and textures. With his unconventional approach and compact original collections he moves borders of ready-made products to the world of Fine Arts and concept design. Designing of limited porcelain collections (designed for brand Limited.) is built on quality craftsmanship. Sedina established (in Prague) brand Limited. during his university studies. Shortly after that, his first collection became part of Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. The author has been nominated several times for his innovative approach as Designer of the Year within Czech Grand Design 2013, 2016 and 2017– Annual Awards The Academy of Design of the Czech Republic. Currently, he is working on new project – vases created on potter´s wheel. New project relates to Recycle Project inspired by Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam which Sedina presented in 2015. Large scale vases KA refer to today´s forgotten fascination of Ancient Japanese pottery...
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2010s Czech Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Maxi Vases Red Vase by Roman Sedina
Located in Geneve, CH
Maxi Vases red vase by Roman Sedina Dimensions: D24cm x H 60 cm Materials: Porcelain Roman Sedina comes from artistic background of South Bohemian (European Region) town Bechyne – town famous as ceramic centre of the postwar period. Range of his portfolio is wide, technologies, colors and textures. With his unconventional approach and compact original collections he moves borders of ready-made products to the world of Fine Arts and concept design. Designing of limited porcelain collections (designed for brand Limited.) is built on quality craftsmanship. Sedina established (in Prague) brand Limited. during his university studies. Shortly after that, his first collection became part of Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. The author has been nominated several times for his innovative approach as Designer of the Year within Czech Grand Design 2013, 2016 and 2017– Annual Awards The Academy of Design of the Czech Republic. Currently, he is working on new project – vases created on potter´s wheel. New project relates to Recycle Project inspired by Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam which Sedina presented in 2015. Large scale vases KA refer to today´s forgotten fascination of Ancient Japanese pottery...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mushroom Pewter Vase by Kajsa Willner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mushroom pewter vase by Kajsa Willner Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 18.5 cm Materials: Tin With ‘Emulate nature’, designer Kajsa Willner has created a series of tin vases aiming to repl...
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2010s Swedish Modern Jars

Materials

Tin

Vase 2 Coyar by Cristina Celestino
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase 2 coyar by Cristina Celestino. Materials: Heat-resistant black ceramic. Fibers from Jipi palm leaves fibers Technique: Glazed. Oven cooked and polished with semi-precious stones. Hand-woven. Dimensions: Diameter 20 cm x H 30 cm Available in colors: black/ natural, black/ pastel turquoise, black/ purple-red, black/ beige red. And other sizes. The voluptuous Coyar Vase showcases the beauty of Colombian pottery...
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2010s German Modern Jars

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Ceramic, Natural Fiber

Set of 2 Black Mia Tall Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black Mia tall vases by Mason Editions Dimensions: 15 × 15 × 31 cm Materials: Iron, black + matte black nickel Colors: pink, light grey + matte gold 24K; Mia is a coll...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Minimalist Organic Form, Black Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tong coffee vase by kar Materials: FRP Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 34 cm A smooth shape for integrating into any space. Multiple-use as a flower vase, a container for blueprints, posters,...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Soapstone Amorfo 04 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 04 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 35 x h 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and des...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Staddle Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Staddle vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: 24 x 24 x H 63 cm Materials: Murano glass and iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Pot Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pot vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 46 cm Materials: Fiberglass A traditional shape, to which the fiberglass and its careful processing give a contemporary style. An ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Katsura by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Katsura by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: 19 x 18 x H 15 cm Materials: Murano Glass and Iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art High School "Piet...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Inside the Wood Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Inside the wood vase by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: 42.2 x 16 x H 16.6 cm Materials: Murano glass and iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attended the Art H...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Set of Vaso Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 37 x H 29 cm Ø 47 x H 36 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravell...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Taca Marble Vase by Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Taca marble vase by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 38.2 x 7.3 x 23.4 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto Vases made of various marbles cannot guarantee wa...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Marble

Esopo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Esopo vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 21 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Unda Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Unda vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2018 Dimensions: D 40 x H 35 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vase in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Unda Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Unda vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2018 Dimensions: D 40 x W 31 x H 52.5 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vase in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We a...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Soapstone Amorfo 01 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 01 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designer, an...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Pink Mia Tall Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Pink Mia tall vase by Mason Editions Dimensions: 15 × 15 × 31 cm Materials: Iron Colors: pink, light grey + matte gold 24K; black + matte black nickel Mia is a collection of f...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Black Flora Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Flora Kubus vase by Lassen Dimensions: D 6 x W 6 x H 24 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 2.00 Kg As the sun’s rays slide though the windows, invite nature inside by placing ...
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2010s Danish Modern Jars

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Organic Form, Pink Fiberglass Vase by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tong pink vase by kar Materials: FRP Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 34 cm *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. A smooth shape for integrating into any space. Multiple-use as a flower va...
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2010s Chinese Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Soapstone Amorfo 09 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 09 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 15 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Boro Vase by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Boro vase by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Dimensions: W 22.3 x D 19.5 x H 13 cm Materials: High-temperature ceramics (Stoneware) and vitrified glaze. Plat...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Momo Vase by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño
Located in Geneve, CH
Momo vase by Lilia Cruz Corona Garduño Dimensions: W 26 x D 26 x H 18 cm Materials: high-temperature ceramics (stoneware) and vitrified glaze Platalea ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Cotto Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Cotto Fugit vase vase by Mason Editions Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm Materials: Iron Colours: sage green, petrol green, light grey, black, cotto, blue Fugit vase consists of a ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Echo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Echo vase by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: D 40 x H 37 cm Materials: Fibreglass The design with peculiar geometries makes this vase a singular object with a distinctive chara...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Solitario Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitario Stoneware vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 19 cm This year has been shaped by the topographies of our homes and the uncertaint...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Jules Yellow Vase by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Jules Yellow vase by Meg Morrison Materials: Ceramic. Dimensions: Ø 23 x H 32 cm. Available in Black, White, Yellow and Pink finishes. All sizes are approximate. Although vases ...
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2010s American Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Esopo Bowl by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Esopo Bowl by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 10 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Vaso Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 37 x H 29 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Set/5 Ceramic Jars, Mint-Green & White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/5 Ceramic Jars & Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes three waterproof ceramic jars and two vases,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars

Materials

Gold Leaf

Striking Trio of Artisan Hand Made Copper Glazed Cannisters Vessels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking artisan made set of 3 cylindrical copper cannisters having gorgeous shiny abstract glazing with marvelous irridescent oranges, greens, and purple. The chunky tops contras...
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1990s American Modern Jars

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Copper

Incline Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Incline vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 38 x H 67 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children Elia...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Koneo Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Koneo Vases by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 47 x H 120 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and ou...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Koneo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Koneo Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 47 x H 120 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Set of 3 Incline Vases by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Incline Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 38 x H 67 cm Ø30 x H 55 cm Ø 28 x H 49 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verte...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Dual No.2 Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Dual No.2 stoneware vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 23 x 8 x 19 cm Options: White bone, butter milk, charcoal black This year has been sha...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

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Stoneware

Echo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Echo vase by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: D 40 x H 37 cm Materials: Fibreglass The design with peculiar geometries makes this vase a singular object with a distinctive chara...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Echo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Echo vase by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: D 40 x H 42 cm Materials: Fibreglass The design with peculiar geometries makes this vase a singular object with a distinctive chara...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Fiberglass

Taca Marble Vase by Matteo Cibic
Located in Geneve, CH
Taca marble vase by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 38.2 x 7.3 x 23.4 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia, Bianco Michelangelo Vases made of various marbles cannot guarantee watertightness, b...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Marble

White Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White flowerpot 10 Kubus vase by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 10 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 0.75 Kg Herb pot, vase or a simple container. The possibilities are endless...
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2010s Danish Modern Jars

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Metal

White Anatomía Sutil Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Anatomía sutil stoneware vase by Camila Apaez One of a kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 25 x 8 x 22 cm Options: White Bone, Butter milk, Charcoal Black, please contact us ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

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Stoneware

Ombligos Unique Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Ombligos unique stoneware vase by Camila Apaez Unique Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 7 x 17 x 14 cm Options: Buttermilk, charcoal black This year has been shaped by the top...
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2010s Mexican Modern Jars

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Stoneware

Modern jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern jars 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 jars 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, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern jars 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 jars, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Lusitanus Home, Ivan Colominas, and Elena Cutolo. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $122 and tops out at $33,446 while the average work can sell for $1,035.

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