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Modern Jars

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

'Transformation, Texture' Ceramic Kettle by Nacho Carbonell
Located in Milan, IT
“We are what we make” says Nacho Carbonell about his work. Nacho Carbonell creates a kettle which communicates its state through body language, showing us how to treat it. Hot Kettle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

'Transformation, Water' Ceramic Kettle by Nacho Carbonell
Located in Milan, IT
“We are what we make” says Nacho Carbonell about his work. Nacho Carbonell creates a kettle which communicates its state through body language, showing us how to treat it. Hot Kettle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 5 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute vase 5 by Contemporary Orientalism. Dimensions: D 20 x H 48 cm. Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.
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2010s Moroccan Modern Jars

Materials

Other

Esopo Bowl and Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Esopo bowl and vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 10 cm Ø 20 x H 21 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade Tamegroute Vase 10 by Contemporary Orientalism Dimensions: D 38 x H 44 cm Materials: Pottery of tamegroute natural handmade.  
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Jars

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Gilbert and George Vase by Paolo Marcolongo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Gilbert and George vases by Paolo Marcolongo Dimensions: 40 x 40 x H 26.3 cm Materials: Murano glass and iron. Paolo Marcolongo was born in Padua in 1956, he attend...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Small Obvara Vase by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Obvara vase by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: 3.5" (in) Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

White Nolia Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
White Nolia Kubus vase by Lassen Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 40 cm Materials: Metal Weight: 3.50 Kg Staying beautifully grounded with dimensions that work perfectly on this l...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jars

Materials

Metal

Low Glass Contemporary Vase
Located in Geneve, CH
Low glass contemporary vase Dimensions: L 34 x W 14 x H 19 CM Materials: Blown glass These vases are made of mouth blown glass, which makes each vase unique, exclusive and not ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Soapstone Amorfo 06 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 06 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and de...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Roman Vase Female Edition by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Roman vase female edition by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: H 30 x W 10 x D 10 cm Materials: Aluminium, car paint Roman Vase is looking at handles in water-carrying vessels...
Category

2010s Macedonian Modern Jars

Materials

Aluminum

Medium Smokey Glass Contemporary Vase
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium smokey glass contemporary vase Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 41.5 cm Materials: Glass Also available in sizes small and large. Who says all...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jars

Materials

Glass

The Albarello Jar by Coseincorso
Located in Geneve, CH
The Albarello Jar by Coseincorso Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 37 cm. Materials: Ceramic with unleaded glaze. The Albarello is inspired by medicinal jars used to hold apothecaries’ ointment...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Tribù Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribù vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2020 Dimensions: D 36 x H 95 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vases as works of ancient civilizations. Primordial and enigmatic f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Spanish Style Inspired Green Red Olé Vase No 9 by artist - designer Hania Jneid
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Olé collection is a tribute to Spain, as colourful and enchanting as it is. Each vase is a celebration of joy. Unique piece in stoneware, hand built and hand glazed and lustred i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Echo Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Echo vase by Imperfettolab 2017 Dimensions: D 40 x H 34 cm. Materials: Fibreglass The design with peculiar geometries makes this vase a singular object with a distinctive chara...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and design...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Unda Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Unda vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2018 Dimensions: 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vase in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter T...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x h 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Fugit Vase by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Fugit vase by Mason Editions Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 34 cm Materials: Iron Colors: matte bronze, polished white nickel, black nickel Fugit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Iron

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 ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Enamel Vase, Unique by Meritxell Duran
Located in Geneve, CH
Enamel vase by Meritxell Duran 1 of 1 limited edition Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 32 cm Materials: High firing and interior white enamel.
Category

2010s European Modern Jars

Materials

Enamel

Black Flowerpot 10 Kubus Vase by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 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...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jars

Materials

Metal

Femme II Unique Stoneware Vase by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Femme II unique stoneware vase by Camila Apaez Unique Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 22 cm This year has been shaped by the topographies of our homes and the uncerta...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Sets of Two Vases, Kala Vases, Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Kala Sets of two vases: one small and one large. Spunky and often elusive are the birds of the wild. Sold in sets of two, Kala captures their grac...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Jars

Materials

Natural Fiber

High Glass Contemporary Vase
Located in Geneve, CH
Low glass contemporary vase Dimensions: L 34 x W 14 x H 40 cm Materials: Blown glass These vases are made of mouth blown glass, which makes each vase unique, exclusive and not ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Walnut Trivoli Vase S by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Trivoli Vase S by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 14 x H 25.7 cm Materials: Travertino Navona and Walnut Wood. TIVOLI COLLECTION: TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated on the west...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Set of 3 Blue Vases by Doa Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 blue vases by Doa Ceramics Dimensions: Small 3.5" (in) Medium 8" (in) Large: 12" (in) Materials: Ceramic. Technique: Hand-crafted. Freeform. Glazed.  
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Enamel Vase, Unique by Meritxell Duran
Located in Geneve, CH
Enamel vase by Meritxell Duran 1 of 1 Limited edition Dimensions: 29 x 20 x 26 cm Materials: High firing and interior transparent enamel.
Category

2010s European Modern Jars

Materials

Enamel

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, and Ma...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

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...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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 ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Jars

Materials

Tin

Edwina White Vase by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Edwina white vase by Meg Morrison One of a kind. Materials: Ceramic, cork. Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 13 cm. All sizes are approximate. Although vases are watertight condensation may...
Category

2010s American Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Cork

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.
Category

2010s European Modern Jars

Materials

Enamel

Brota 2, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 2 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 20 (Ø) x 30 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of Alma Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Alma Vase by Imperfettolab Dimensions: Ø 47 x H 44 cm Materials: Raw material Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our c...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
Category

2010s German Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Natural Fiber

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...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Jars

Materials

Tin

Tribù Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribù vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2020 Dimensions: D 40 x H 5 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vases as works of ancient civilizations. Primordial and enigmatic fo...
Category

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 Options: White bone, stone Sage, Artichoke green (while supplies last), butt...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Unda Vase by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Unda vase by Imperfettolab Designer: Verter Turroni 2018 Dimensions: D 50 x H 28 cm Materials: Fibreglass Vase in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a fami...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

Unique Stoneware Vase Femme II by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique stoneware vase femme II by Camila Apaez. Unique Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 22 cm Also available in white bone, chocolate, buttermilk, charcoal black, glossy...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

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...
Category

1990s American Modern Jars

Materials

Copper

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

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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

Materials

Soapstone

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...
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Jars

Materials

Stone, Steel

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

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

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 Options: White Bone, Stone Sage, Artichoke green (while supplies last), Butt...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Jars

Materials

Stoneware

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

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

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

Black 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 E...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

Materials

Fiberglass

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...
Category

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

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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