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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Octavia Vase by Meg Morrison
Located in Geneve, CH
Octavia vase by Meg Morrison Materials: ceramic, cork sheet, glass. Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x H 20.5 cm Hand sculpted ceramic vase with a soft robin's egg blue finish. Water tig...
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2010s American Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Cork

Roman Vase Male Edition by Daniel Nikolovski
Located in Geneve, CH
Roman vase male Edition by Daniel Nikolovski Dimensions: H 23 x W 9,5 x D 9,5 cm Materials: Raw aluminium Roman Vase is looking at handles in water-carrying...
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2010s Macedonian Modern Jars

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Aluminum

Ita 2, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 2 - soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, brass Dimensions: 25 (Ø) x 32 (H) Alva is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Jars

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Soapstone

Large Smokey Glass Contemporary Vase
Located in Geneve, CH
Large smokey glass contemporary vase Dimensions: D 27 x W 27 x H 59 cm Materials: Glass Also available in sizes small and medium. Who says all va...
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2010s Danish Modern Jars

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Glass

Contemporary Le Falstaff Jar in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Jars collection dedicated to the places attended by Ernst Hemingway in the Paris of the Twenties. Le Falstaff is a tribute to pub Le Falstaff, 42 Rue du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Aluminum

Contemporary Le Sélect Jar in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Jars collection dedicated to the places attended by Ernst Hemingway in the Paris of the Twenties. Le Sélect is a tribute to Bistrot Le Sélect, 99 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75006 Pa...
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2010s Italian Modern Jars

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Aluminum

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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