Minimalist Vases and Vessels

Delaunay and Gabo vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movemen...

Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist moveme...

Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist moveme...

‘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...

Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist moveme...

Genke Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, embodies the brand’s signature fusion of contemporary, bold, sculptural design with functional ...

Malevich Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM — is a tribute to the visionary genius of Kazimir Malevich and the bold geometry of the Suprematist movement. This early 20t...

Delaunay vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist...

Genke Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, embodies the brand’s signature fusion of contemporary, bold, sculptural design with functional ...

‘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...

Enrich your decor with this charming vintage Boho frosted vase, a unique piece that beautifully combines textural artistry with a serene color palette. This cylindrical vase features...

This exceptional set of two vintage lidded vessels showcases meticulous craftsmanship and the striking beauty of highly figured exotic hardwoods. Each piece is beautifully hand-turne...

Karim Rashid for Leonardo Germany Limited Edition New Move Silver Glass Vase, ca 1999. Measures 8” high, base 3-1/2” wide, and mouth 2-1/4” wide. There is a small scratch of silver finish/coating on glass (we've posted an image of the interior and exterior at the area of the scratch). There is also a faint area of small blemishes at the base See images for more detail. If there’s one thing karim rashid hates, it’s trophies. The 40-year-old designer has more than 40 of them, from big international ones like the 1999 George Nelson Award (given for breakthrough furniture design), to quaint little Canadian ones like Designer of the Year 2001. “It came with a little pin,” says Rashid, “and a … a … very nice …” He tries to describe the shape of the award with his hands but gives up. “It’s time that whole trophy thing changes. It’s kitsch. They’re functionless things.” Rashid was asked to design one for the DaimlerChrysler Design Awards (he’s a past recipient). “I was going to make it electro-luminescent. When the lights go out, it has a sensor so it turns on,” he says. But the trophy-as-night-light, a reminder of one’s worth in the darkest hours, didn’t impress Chrysler’s people. He never heard back. They may well be gnawing their knuckles over that decision right now because Rashid’s conquest of the realm of product design is all but complete. A lush and suitably worshipful retrospective of his work, Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World (Thames & Hudson; 249 pages), hits Australasian bookstores this month. There was a crowd around anything with his stamp on it-including stools, chess sets and storage units-at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York City. More than 2 million North Americans are throwing their rubbish into a receptacle he designed, while 750,000 or so park their rears on one of his cheapo plastic chairs. It’s not just in North America. He has been dubbed Der Poet des Plastiks by a retailer in Germany and the prolifico progettista Americano by Interni magazine in Italy. Trophies he may despise, but accolades Rashid can handle. The problem with being the Most Famous Industrial Designer in All the Americas is that you’re still less famous than someone who got kicked off Survivor the first week. Most people cannot name the designer of one nonclothing item in their homes. Rashid, who was born in Egypt, raised in Canada and is living in New York City, is more than happy to bring an end to this anonymity. Not just because he wants to be famous, although there seems to be that, but because he believes design should be a bigger part of the social discourse. “I have been almost alone in this country, trying to make design become a public subject,” he says. His chief method of persuasion is to make the banal better so that people notice design more. He likes creating expensive furniture and perfume bottles just fine, but what really gets his juices going is the everyday: manhole covers, a cremation urn, disposable cigarette lighters, garbage bins, salt and pepper shakers, plastic pens. “I want American Standard to come to me to do the toilets for Home Depot,” he says. In many ways Rashid is more like an itinerant industrial evangelist than a designer. He traveled 200 days last year. He claims to have been to every major mall in America, where he signs his products in high-end design stores and trolls about observing humans interacting with the objects around them. He has taught at design schools for more than a decade, and his work has been in 11 art shows in the past eight months. But mostly he has proselytized the corporate barbarians. And like any good missionary, he has learned to speak the language of his converts. One of the first things he does when he gets new clients is tour their factories to understand their manufacturing capacity. He also visits the retail outlets to see how the product might be displayed. And he really knows how to sell, especially himself. “I work with a guy in L.A.,” says Rashid, declining to name him. “He made a lot of really bad furniture. His business was hand-to-mouth. I proposed seven or eight projects. The pieces I’ve done for him have already become iconic.” The subtitle of his monograph, I Want to Change the World, is not ironic, just characteristically immodest. “Most industrial-design studios try to interpret a client’s needs and come up with a style,” says Paul Rowan, co-founder of housewares manufacturer Umbra. “Karim has his own personal vision.” It helps that Rashid’s vision incorporates things that Rowan needs, like a design that will stack and ship easily and that creates little waste in the making. Rashid’s father was a set designer for Canadian TV who rearranged the family furniture every Sunday. So perhaps it was ordained that Karim would grow up to become one of the pioneers in non-cheesy plastic, making objects that have energy and personality but aren’t wacky. He, like many of his generation, has championed the could-only-be-designed-with-computers blob. But his is not just a blob for its own sake. His Oh Chair...

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...

This beautifully substantial vintage jar, or squat bottle vase, is a sophisticated example of Mid-Century Studio Pottery with strong Wabi-Sabi influences. Hand-thrown, the piece feat...

'Sculptural Flowers - Dal' handmade white ceramic vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by flowers (and more generally organic elem...

This minimalist and beautifully understated vessel is a fine example of Mid-Century Studio Pottery, valuing simplicity of form and organic texture. Hand-thrown, the vase is shaped li...

This elegant and fine vase has Italian design and it is totally made in Italy. The base is black lacquered.   

This elegant and fine vase has Italian design and it is totally made in Italy. That base is black lacquered.

Born of the natural characteristics of Estremoz marble, the AMA vases are an elegant and simple display for fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or faux b...

Coil-built ceramic stool with black coppered glaze. Marked with an engraved bronze label to underside: Jonathan Nesci w/ Robert Pulley 18/16. Designe...

‘Flowers Pattern’ Handmade White 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...

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...

‘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...

'Camelia’ handmade white ceramic vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by flowers (and more generally organic elements. Here is our...

‘Dal Negative Big 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 ...

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...

Discover the quiet beauty of handcrafted ceramics with this charming vintage studio pottery bud vase. Signed with the impressed monogram "FG" near the base, this petite vessel featur...

'Lilies’ handmade white ceramic vase. This vase is part of a new series inspired by flowers (and more generally organic elements). Here is ou...

‘DAL N°1 - WHITE’ Ceramic Vase Measures: H: 25 CM / L: 20 CM H: 10 INCH. / L: 8 INCH. - Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy glaze inside. - ...

‘Dal Lines’ Ceramic vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by iconic Art (and more precisely paintings) movements. Here is our DAL model wit...

Set of 8 - Handcrafted in Italy, this silver-plated brass centerpiece pedestal combines minimalist aesthetics with timeless craftsmanship. Designed by Federica Paoli, it features a s...

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...

Vintage German Porcelain Vase by Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther, 1970s

Make a bold, architectural statement with this striking pair of monumental vintage sphere vases. Defined by their perfect geometric form and deep, jet-black high-gloss glaze, these o...

Born of the natural characteristics of Estremoz marble, the AMA vases are an elegant and simple display for fresh flowers, dried botanicals, or faux blooms, among many other uses. Ma...

Discover the rustic charm of this vintage studio pottery vase, a unique handcrafted piece that embodies the soulful artistry of the mid-20th century. Its organic, teardrop silhouette...

Introduce a touch of artisanal elegance to your home with this vintage Boho Chic glazed ceramic vase. Crafted with a distinct artistic flair, this vase features a rich, dark glaze co...

Sophie LaFont (French, b. 1964), Large White Marble Vase, stamped "Sophie / LaFont" to the base. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side Townhouse. 17" H x 16.5"

Rare Kartell planter 1960s designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri and produced in Italy by Kartell. Model 4682 is one of the most recognizable plastic objects of the Space Age period, re...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers...

Beautiful in its imperfection, this green glazed lidded jar from Yunnan province is an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, ...

Discover the serene charm of hand-crafted ceramics with this delightful vintage studio pottery vessel. The piece features a soothing, matte seafoam green glaze that evokes the calmin...

Immerse your space in the calming influence of artisanal craftsmanship with this vintage studio pottery bud vase. Hand-thrown from high-quality stoneware, this piece features a sophi...

Introduce a touch of serene, architectural beauty to your decor with this exquisite vintage studio pottery vase. Hand-thrown with expert precision, the vessel features a pleasingly b...

Discover the delicate beauty of this vintage studio art glass perfume bottle, a testament to skilled lampwork craftsmanship. The vessel features a spherical body encircled by a dynamic, applied glass spiral that creates a sense of sculptural movement and modern texture. Crowned with an elegant, elongated teardrop stopper—which tapers to a dauber-style point inside—this piece captures the light with pristine clarity. Its whimsical yet sophisticated silhouette makes it a perfect addition to a Postmodern vanity...

Embrace the beauty of understated, artisanal design with this charming vintage studio pottery vessel. Hand-thrown on a wheel, this piece exemplifies the Wabi-Sabi philosophy, celebra...

This elegant crystal vase was designed by Arik Levy (b. 1963), multitalented Israeli born artist/set designer with a background in Industrial Design. Levy designed this piece for Fre...

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.

Invite a sense of serenity into your home with this exquisite vintage studio pottery bud vase. Reminiscent of traditional Asian ceramics, the vessel features a lustrous celadon or pa...

Gutta Sculptural Glass Vases by NOOM — designed by co-founder and chief designer Kateryna Sokolova — are a contemporary, bold, and minimalist tribute to the ancient glassblowing tech...

This contemporary metal-plated woven bowl or vase is a striking collectible design object, meticulously handcrafted in Italy using traditional techniques. Created by Federica Paoli f...

Drawing on a long Chinese tradition of monochrome ceramics, this round porcelain jar is glazed in serene, cloud-inspired white with celadon undertones. Sculpted by artisans in China'...

"Soliflore Saturne" a flower vase by Atelier George: Astral figure flower vase consists of two blown glass elements; the base is made out of black iridescent glass and the central sp...

The vases in the Tosca collection embody elegance and craftsmanship with their unique design. Handmade from borosilicate glass, their simple appearance is enhanced by a fluttering ne...

Gabo vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. Collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist movement in the art of the early 20th century, focused on the basic geometric forms, such as circles, squares, lines, and rectangles. The geometric structure of the vases is not only a décor but also functional dividers and holders for flowers, which allow you to create elegant compositions. Even an empty vase will always look like a small art object in your house All vases...

Genke Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, embodies the brand’s signature fusion of contemporary, bold, sculptural design with functional ...

Yermilov Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM — is a contemporary homage to the bold geometric vision of Kazimir Malevich and the Suprematist masters of the early 20th ce...

Malevich Vase — part of the Suprematic Collection by NOOM — is a tribute to the visionary genius of Kazimir Malevich and the bold geometry of the Suprematist movement. This early 20t...

Genke vase, one of the vases from the "Suprematic" collection. The collection inspired by the geometric works of the great Suprematist Kazimir Malevich. Suprematism is a modernist m...