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.
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Style: Minimalist
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
Black Dots Porcelain Cube Vase by Lana Kova
By Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
A large elegant open cube. Essentially multifunctional but displayed here as a vase. Hand-cast in porcelain and once bisque fired, each dot is hand-painted with shiny black glaze. An...
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2010s Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Visceral I, 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...
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2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Maria Osminina Matter Stone Vases Candleholders and Jar 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 the pristine, power of nature...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone
Nero 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...
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2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Visceral Blue. 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...
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2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Set of Three Bottle-Shaped Vases by Bruno Gambone, circa 1990s
Located in London, GB
Set of three bottle-shaped single-flower vases by Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). All three are glazed stoneware pieces with modern, multi-coloured geometric motif. The middle-sized vas...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century ‘Artemis - Blue’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A part of a captivating new line blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Artemis - Blue’ vase showcases delicate blue underglaze illustrations of a face that ha...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Midcentury Italian Ceramic Bottle by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1970s', Small
Located in London, GB
Diminutive midcentury Italian ceramic bottle by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). Elegantly cylindrical with a misty, rustic, matt glaze in an aqua g...
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1970s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of two Visceral Red and Gray. 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...
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2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Set of Visceral Blush I and 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...
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2010s German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Art Glass
Contemporary Bamboo Shaven Peking Glass Vase in Raspberry by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo Shaven Vase
Raspberry
Peking Glass
Hand Carved
Hand Blown Glass
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Peking glass refers to the high-quality glass art produced by the imperial and co...
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2010s Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Full Moon Jar in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Full moon jar
Cream lacquer (60 coats)
Copper base
Hand repousse
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it...
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2010s Unknown Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Chinese Oblong Stone Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. Hand-carved from...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Granite
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
21st Century Vases Set, Hand-Crafted and Hand-Painted Borosilicate Vases
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
The vases set Brumma are designed to enhance any floral arrangement, perfect for a single stem or a beautiful bouquet.
A quiet design but with a great personality suitable in any s...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Antique Clay Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique vessel with old repairs. Great patina!
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
YURI ZATARAIN, Ceramic Vase, circa 1990, Mexico, comes with white marble base 6" x 6" x 2" h
Crafted in the 1990s in Mexico, this exquisite vase is a remarkable piece from the early...
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1990s Mexican Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century ‘Dripping Rounds’ in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Dripping Rounds' Handmade White 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 round m...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Contemporary Minimalist Patinated Steel Vase by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The Sarah 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 mea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Original 21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Cast Steel Vase by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The pressed vase, an original design by Scott Gordon and sold exclusively through Vermontica, is made from cast steel with a blackened finish. Measure: It is 8 1/2" tall, 2" wide at ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Original 21st Century Contemporary Minimalist Cast Steel Vase by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
An original design by Scott Gordon and sold exclusively through Vermontica, the pressed vase is made from cast steel. Shown here in a blackened steel finish.
Overall dimension: 4.25"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Steel
Italy 21st Century Glass Vase in Minimalist Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and fine vase has Italian design and it is totally made in Italy.
That base is black lacquered.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Jonathan Nesci w/ Robert Pulley Ceramic Stool with Black Coppered Glaze 18/16
Located in Columbus, IN
Coil-built ceramic stool with black coppered glaze. Marked with an engraved bronze label to underside: Jonathan Nesci w/ Robert Pulley 18/16.
Designe...
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2010s American Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Kartell Planter Container 4682 from Anna Castelli, 1960s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Beautiful and rare space age design planter / container on wheels by Anna Castelli Ferrieri, manufactured by Kartell in the 1960s.
The Model 4682 is a modern classic, timeless maste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
Gray bud vase by Wyman rice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful gray ceramic vase. Have a great form and a feminine elagance. Signed by artist Wyman rice on underside.
Category
1980s American Vintage Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Odd Balance 01 Sculptural Vase Batten and Kamp Minimalist
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Sculpture or sculptural vase for dried flowers designed by Batten and Kamp.
Minimal structure furniture made of stainless steel and natural stone.
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone, Steel
Chinese Coiled Pickling Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for fermenting rice or sorghum into vinegar, this earthenware vessel from the early 20th century is coated inside and out with a thick, dark glaze. The inky black gla...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Italy 21st Century Glass Vase in Minimalist Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and fine vase has Italian design and it is totally made in Italy.
The base is black lacquered.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
White Glazed Bottleneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this striking long-necked vase is cloaked in an all-over milky white glaze. Sculpted by artisans in China's Zhejiang provi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century ‘Morandi Bouteille - Black’, in White Ceramic, 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
Large Vintage Space Age Planter from Luwasa, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic.
The round box is made of plastic and painted dark brown. He has a separate base. This is dissolved in a ring and four striking legs. ...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Minimalist Studio Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Studio Pottery Carafe Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Styles: Minimalist
Color: Brown
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20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Space Age Flower Planter
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist space age plastic planter box with optional metal base.
Square box is made of plastic and painted in a dark brown color. The edges are gently rounded. The planter can be ...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Planter from Bauform-Wohnform, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic.
The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that puts the box off the ground over a shadow joint. This piece ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
German Art Deco Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Kurt Feuerriegel
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Art Deco Studio Pottery Carafe Vase by Kurt Feuerriegel, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Minimalist WGP Pottery Carafe Vase from Marschner Kunsttöpferei
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist WGP West German Pottery Carafe Vase from Marschner Kunsttöpferei, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Ad...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Space Age Flower Planter, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic.
The square boxes are made of plastic and painted in dark brown. The edges are gently rounded. The boxes have an integrated base that ...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Space Age Planter from Luwasa, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic.
The round box is made of plastic and painted dark brown. The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that put...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Vintage German Space Age Planter, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Minimalist Space Age plant box made of plastic.
The interrupted, lower edge of the box acts like an integrated base that puts the box off the ground over a shadow joint.
Additional...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plastic
German Glass Carafe from Christinenhütte
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Glass Carafe from Christinenhütte, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Styles: Minimal...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: C...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Minimalist Vases from Bel Mondo, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Minimalist Vases from Bel Mondo, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mater...
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20th Century Italian Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, 1980s
By Kasper Würtz
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, It is completel...
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20th Century Danish Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Diamond Shape Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Diamond Shape Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from SF Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Minimalist Ceramic Vase from SF Design, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: ...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Crescent Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Crescent Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mat...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Bay, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century West German Pottery Vase from Bay, 1960s, in Restored conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Co...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Mat...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Ceramic Minimalist Vase from Asa Selection 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Minimalist Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: C...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Vase from Bay 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Vase from Bay, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records.
Addit...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Fürstenberg, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Fürstenberg, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Porc...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage German Minimalist Porcelain Vase from Thomas, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ce...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage West German Pottery WGP Minimalist Vase from Scheurich, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designe...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: C...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Heinz H. Engler, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Heinz H. Engler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional informatio...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Minimalist Jug Vase from Hartwig Heyne Hoy Pottery, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Minimalist Jug Vase from Hartwig Heyne Hoy Pottery, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribut...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
Set of 2 Vintage German Wormser Terra-Sigillata Pottery Vase
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wormser Samian, dimensions: H: 20 / 23.5 cm. This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Ceramic
Color: Brown
Styles: Minimalist
Period: 1970s
Country of ...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases and Vessels
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Ceramic
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.