Minimalist Vases and Vessels
MINIMALIST STYLE
A revival in the popularity of authentic Minimalist furniture is rooted in history while reflecting the needs and tastes of the 21st century. Designer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s aphorism that “less is more” influenced the evolution of 20th-century interiors with an emphasis on function and order. This was a shift from the 19th century, with its lavish Victorian decorating, and was spread around the world through design styles including Bauhaus and brutalism.
Yet Minimalism was present in furniture design long before the clean lines of modernism, such as in the simple and elegant utility of Shaker furniture. Although the Minimalist art movement of the 1960s and ’70s had little crossover with furniture design, artist Donald Judd was inspired by the Shakers in creating his own spare daybeds and tables from sturdy wood. (Judd, whose advocacy of symmetry also informed his architectural projects, furnished his Manhattan loft with unassuming but poetic works by iconic modernist designers such as Gerrit Rietveld and Alvar Aalto.)
Understatement rather than ornamentation and open space instead of clutter are central themes for a Minimalist living room and bedroom. As opposed to Maximalism, the focus for Minimalist furniture and decor is on simplicity and considering the design and purpose of every object.
Furnishings are usually made in neutral or monochrome colors and pared down to their essentials — think nesting coffee tables, sectional sofas and accent pieces such as ottomans. And Minimalist ceramics can help achieve a decor that is both timeless and of the moment. The organic textures and personalization of handmade craftsmanship associated with these works have served as a sort of anti-Internet to screen-weary decorators. That said, while the thoughtful ergonomics of Scandinavian modern furniture, with its handcrafted teak frames, are at home in Minimalist spaces, so are the quietly striking pieces by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa that employ industrial materials like stainless steel, aluminum and plastic.
Minimalist furniture is not for making flashy statements; it boasts subdued appeal and excels at harmonizing with any room. And, as it encompasses many different movements and eras of design, it also never goes out of style, owing to its tasteful refinement.
Find a collection of Minimalist tables, seating, lighting and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Minimalist
Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Urn Shape Vase
Bai Jade Peking Glass
Hand Blown Glass
Hand Carved
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and
Commercial workshops in Beijing during the Ching Dynasty, China 1644-1911. Since then, ‘Peking Glass’ has become synonymous with the Chinese technique of glassmaking. Robert Kuo glass...
Category
2010s Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
We are thrilled to to share with you the first addition to INI CERAMIQUE’s 2024 collection. Inspired by the works of the painting artist Giorgio Morandi...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Sydney Cash Design in Year 2000 for Moma New York Glass Vase Optical Art
Located in Biella, IT
Sydney cash design in year 2000 for Moma New York glass vase optical art.
Measure height 10 inches x diameter 3", is in black and transparent colours.
Perfect condition.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Black’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
We are thrilled to to share with you the first addition to INI CERAMIQUE’s 2024 collection. Inspired by the works of the painting artist Giorgio Morandi...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Modern Handcrafted Pink "Queen" Ceramic Vase Inspired by Chess, Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess piece. The Queen vase epitomizes the elegance and power of the queen chess piece wi...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Chinese Wine Jar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into wine or vinegar, this squat, earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century ‘Morandi Pitcher - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
We are thrilled to to share with you the first addition to INI CERAMIQUE’s 2024 collection. Inspired by the works of the painting artist Giorgio Morandi, our designer has been reinte...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Sílice III 10
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Concept and process inspire contemplation of the pieces that make up the Sílice collection and invite discovery of the whims of temperature, air, and gravity imprinted in a diversity...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century 'Sculptural Flowers' Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
'Sculptural Flowers' Handmade White Ceramic Vase
This vase is part of a new series inspired by flowers (and more generally organic elements). H...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
21st Century ‘Sculptural Flowers - Dal', Ceramic Vase, Handcrafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
'Sculptural Flowers - Dal' handmade white ceramic vase
This vase is part of a new series inspired by flowers (and more generally organic elem...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
21st Century ‘Greek Pitcher’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating triptych blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Greek Pitcher’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations that harmonize tra...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking cool white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea dri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Eco Ceramic Vase Volcanic Texture & Gloss Finish
Located in Joniskio rajonas, LT
Handbuilt Textured Ceramic Vase — Miniature Landscape, Powered by Nature
Dimensions: Approx. 10 cm diameter × 12 cm height
Origin: Lithuania
Material: Stoneware clay with volcanic g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
21st Century Ellipse N°1 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
ELLIPSE 1 - WHITE
Hand-crafted in our studio in France.
H: 22.5 CM / L: 29 CM
H: 10 INCH. / L: 11.4 INCH.
- Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy gl...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Eco-Conscious Textured Ceramic Sculpture Fired with Renewable Energy
Located in Joniskio rajonas, LT
Textured Cylindrical Ceramic Vessel — Ashen Earth & Glaze Melt
Dimensions: Approx. 11.5 cm diameter × 12.5 cm height
Origin: Lithuania
Material: Stoneware clay with volcanic grit an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
21st Century Ellipse N°2 Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
Ellipse 2 - White
Hand-crafted in our studio in France.
H: 20 CM / L: 24 CM
H: 7.8 INCH. / L: 9.4 INCH.
- Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy glaz...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Set of 2 Rattan Planter Baskets
Located in Brescia, IT
These rattan baskets have a metal box inside, to protect the natural materials from water and of topsoil of the plants. They can be useful for many use in your kitchen or living room...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rattan
21st Century ‘Dal Negative Rounds', White Ceramic Vase, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Dal Negative Circles Black’ ceramic vase
This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our DAL model with motifs base...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
21st Century Lune 'M' Dots Vase in Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Lune [M] - Dots' Ceramic vase
This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our LUNE [M] model with motifs based on a...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Modernist Minimalist White Glass Flower Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Modernist Minimalist white glass flower vase with clear glass base with some bubbles.
This Minimalist white vase very modern shape will fit any de...
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Chinese White Glazed Tea Leaf Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rendered in a striking white glaze, this contemporary porcelain jar offers a modern take on a Classic form. Lidded jars like these were used in tea shops in China, where tea drinking...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Miniature Artist Made Signed Gold Fleck Vase
Located in Round Top, TX
This exquisite handblown art glass vase, adorned with delicate gold flecks is so special and ready to be added into a glass collection, or given as a gift to someone special. The asy...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Sílice III 08
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Concept and process inspire contemplation of the pieces that make up the Sílice collection and invite discovery of the whims of temperature, air, and gravity imprinted in a diversity...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of artistry to your decor with this vintage boho original studio pottery vase. Handcrafted with expert attention to detail, this vase showcases organic forms, earthy tone...
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Masur Birch 1990s
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden String Vase in Masur Birch by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mus...
Category
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Birch
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Daum Crystal Vase French
By Daum
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...
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20th Century French Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Modern Geometric Handcrafted Pink Ceramic Vase, "Rook" by Sara Khamisi, Italy
By Sara Khamisi
Located in Milano, IT
The "Kish o Mat" collection is inspired by the game of chess where each ceramic represents a chess piece. The Rook vase features a striking geometric form with a square base and inte...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Lune 'M', Circles Black 1 Vase in Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Lune [M] - circles black N°1' ceramic vase
This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our LUNE [M] model with moti...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Rippled Ash 1990s
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden String Vase in Rippled Ash by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most praised woodturners of any generation. His works are in mus...
Category
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ash
Large Vintage Glass Factice Allure by Chanel
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice of Allure by Chanel. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is Chanel. The large scale...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox
Located in Burbank, CA
Satin White Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox.
Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, Jason pays respect to the rich history of Moon Jars with this piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
White Porcelain Vase Rosenthal Studio-Line
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German designer oval white matte porcelain ceramic pottery vase by Rosenthal 'Studio-Line', Germany, circa late-20th century. With marker's mark and designer signature on...
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Late 20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Porcelain
Large Glass Factice Truth by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly large and iconic glass factice by Calvin Klein. This factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Truth. The large scale of this piece is softe...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pampulha Collection, Beige Concrete Vase Set
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION
"My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. "
Rubem Alves
For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete, Aluminum
Sílice III 15
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Concept and process inspire contemplation of the pieces that make up the Sílice collection and invite discovery of the whims of temperature, air, and gravity imprinted in a diversity...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Minimalist Ceramic Vase - Blue
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Created out of a playful approach to materiality and form, this item is a ceramic vase as well as a sculptural piece. The designer Julien Renault chose to mainly follow his intuition...
Category
2010s Portuguese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Microcrystalline Glaze Bumps Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
This short, elegant vase is hand-cast in porcelain and glazed with a rich microcrystalline cobalt glaze that has a beautiful crawl texture across the vessel. The ‘bumps’ motif recall...
Category
2010s Unknown Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Visceral Blue I and II Diptych. From the Visceral Series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
Blue Dots Tall Porcelain Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Large, tall ceramic vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with a traditional cobalt blue glaze. An unconventional layered glazing technique, de...
Category
2010s Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Maria Osminina Matter Stone Vases and Candleholders Set Limited Edition
Located in Carrara (MS), IT
Stone vases candleholders and jar set from Maria Osminina's Matter collection.
Matter is a collection of sculptural pieces created around the idea of...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone
Visceral. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
Visceral II, Red and grey. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in White and Grey by UMÉ Studio, Set of Three
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio, Set of Six
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
A collection of 236 unique bowls, the Concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes co...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
Visceral Blue II. From the Visceral Series.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass, Clay
Visceral Blush II, From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Raku Ceramic Vase by Andy Ruble
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic raku style ceramic vase by ceramic artist Andy Ruble (American, b 1970). Metallic russet, grays and orange lend to earthy organic aesthetic. Signed...
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Light Glazed Terracotta Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This small terracotta planter sits with a minimal form and a beautifully irregular finish. The ceramic vessel has a tapered silhouette, with a wide mouth, narrowed base and a broad r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Glass Sculptural Factices ESCAPE by Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Pair. Incredibly large and iconic glass factices by Calvin Klein. This pair of factice follows the iconic fragrance bottle legacy that is his fragrance Escape. The large scal...
Category
1990s French Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Visceral Blush I. From the series Visceral
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Visceral series delves into the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, specifically focusing on the memories embedded within our flesh. Through her artistic explor...
Category
2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Ronan Bouroullec, Baton Vase, Steel, Spain, Minimalist
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Baton collection started with a simple feature: a handle. The single line becomes a gesture that is the common thread between a family of pieces that range from a candleholder to...
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2010s Spanish Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Handbuilt Organic Modern Large Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
By MONDAYS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered layers of glossy and matte white glaze, with a heavily textured lava glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Stone Courtyard Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone
Black and Chocolate Brown Ceramic Bottle-Shaped Vase by Bruno Gambone, c. 1980s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic vase by ceramicist Bruno Gambone, (circa 1980s). This elegant narrow-opening bottle-shaped vase is highly collectible by those who follow the works of art created by the incomparable Bruno Gambone. A long, elegant neck in a lustrous black glaze is punctuated only by an azure blue in the middle which seems to drip down its side to the body of the piece. The black finishes abruptly and is replaced with a light chocolate brown to the base. Gambone ceramics...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel Vase by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The DOM vase, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is a contemporary minimalist patinated steel vase designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. The vase measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Cobalt Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this tall gooseneck vase is coated in a deep blue glaze, reminiscent of a dark night sky. The vase features a rounded, glo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Minimalist vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Minimalist vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels 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, clay and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Minimalist vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Inhee Ma, Lana Kova , kanz, and Tugce Sonmez Evin. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $21,025 while the average work can sell for $564.