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Minimalist Vases

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
Petite Celadon Bud Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Vases

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Stoneware

Petite Celadon Bud Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Vases

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Stoneware

Crackle Celadon Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Vases

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Stoneware

Crackle Celadon Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Described in ancient Chinese texts as the “moon dyed with spring water,” celadon ceramics are prized for their well-proportioned forms and luminous blue-green glazes. This vintage ce...
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Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Vases

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Stoneware

Blue Dots Bamboo Vase by Lana Kova
Located in New York City, NY
Tall, thin and elegant 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 te...
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2010s Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Tag Collection, Nude Concrete 5 Pot 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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vases

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Concrete, Steel

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

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Ceramic

21st Century ‘Sculptural Flowers - Dal', Ceramic Vase, Handcrafted in France
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...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

Contemporary Urn Shape Vase in Bai Jade Peking Glass 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...
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2010s Minimalist Vases

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Glass, Blown Glass

21st Century ‘Frida N°1’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Frida N°1’ Handmade Ceramic White Vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by human faces and portrait illustrations. Here is a new shaped model, the ‘Frida N°1', with han...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Braided Lune’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A new direction in illustrated vases, this time with an Asian inspiration! Our designer and founder wanted to explore reminiscences of her origin and childhood memories. The braided ...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

Contemporary Repoussé Round Jarlet in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Jarlet Black Copper Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decor...
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2010s Minimalist Vases

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Copper

Arik Levy "Horizon" Crystal Vase for Baccarat
Located in Cincinnati, OH
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...
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Early 2000s French Minimalist Vases

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Crystal

21st Century ‘Frida N°2’, in White Ceramic, Handcrafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
‘Frida N°2’ Handmade Ceramic White Vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by human faces and portrait illustrations. Here is a new shaped model, the ‘Frida N°2', with han...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

F.A.L.A. Guido Niest Lega Argentata Sculptural Silvered Vase
By Guido Niest Atelier
Located in New York, NY
A “Lega” vintage sculptural silvered vase designed by master metalsmith Guido Niest and crafted by Fabbrica Artigianale Lavorazione Argento (F.A.L.A.). Italy, circa 1980. Signed on...
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1980s Italian Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Metal, Silver

21st Century 'Camelia' Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
'Camelia’ handmade white ceramic vase This vase is part of a new series inspired by flowers (and more generally organic elements. Here is our...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

21st Century ‘Morandi Vase - Black’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
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...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

6th Century B.C. Phoenician Wine Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vessel is inspired by ancient Phoenician forms yet reimagined through a minimalist, modern lens—creating a striking silhouette that feels both timeless and architectural. Hand-s...
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2010s American Minimalist Vases

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Plaster

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...
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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

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

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Clay

21st Century 'Sculptural Flowers' Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
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

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Clay, Stoneware

Sarah Vase by VERMONTICA
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

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Steel

Handcrafted Glass Vase TOSCA BIG, Kanz Architetti
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

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Glass

Set of Three 1980s Minimalist Ebonized Wood and Sterling Silver Vases by Silvan
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Striking Set of Three 1980s Minimalist Ebonized Wood and Sterling Silver Vases by Silvan Elevate your contemporary decor with this exquisite set of three minimalist vases from the 19...
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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Vases

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Sterling Silver

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

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Porcelain

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

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Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase from Tokoname, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Japanese Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase from Tokoname, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Mate...
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20th Century Japanese Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Set of 3 "Ringoletto" Vases by Ron Arad for Rosenthal, 2000
Located in PARIS, FR
3 Ringoletto Vases by Ron Arad for Studio-Line by Rosenthal. 2000s Interior metal spring adjustable by rotation. Very good state The adjustable spring allows you to adjust the height of the vase according to the size of the flowers placed there. All marked Rosenthal studio line under the base (see photos). Height (without metal spring) white porcelain vase only 16 cm. Diameter 11 cm Height (without spring) black porcelain vase alone 20 cm. Diameter 8 cm Height (without spring) silver porcelain vase alone 16 cm. Diameter 11 cm Rare car...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

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...
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Late 20th Century American Minimalist Vases

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Pottery

Jean François Reboul, Voie Lactée I
Located in Paris, FR
Vase "Voie Lactée I" by Jean François Reboul (1952): Vase made out of enameled ceramic using Raku technique. "Certificate of Authenticity" provided by the gallery. Dimensions: D 10 ...
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2010s French Minimalist Vases

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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

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Ceramic

Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Siegfried Gramann 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Minimalist Studio Pottery Vase by Siegfried Gramann for Töpferhof Römhild, 1960s This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Co...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases

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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

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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

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Ceramic

Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase in Organic Shape from Asa Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Vase in Organic Shape from Asa Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional informat...
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20th Century Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Masur Birch 1990s
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...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Vases

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Birch

Sculptural Turned String Vase by Master Craftsman Ray Key in Rippled Ash 1990s
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...
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Late 20th Century British Minimalist Vases

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Ash

Ghost Collection, PLA Vase Trio
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
GHOST COLLECTION What about when the parts are bigger than the whole? A fraction that subjugates the integer. An expansion of the aura in x-ray vision. The Ghost Collection is a con...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vases

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Brass

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

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Crystal

Textured Sculptural Ceramic Vase – Bark-Glazed Wabi-Sabi Studio Art Object
Located in Joniskio rajonas, LT
This sculptural ceramic vase stands as a quiet monument to natural decay and renewal. Its tall, cylindrical form is enveloped in a deeply textured surface, layered with ash-like glaz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Minimalist Vases

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Stoneware

Blue Microcrystalline Glaze Bumps Porcelain Vase 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...
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2010s Unknown Minimalist Vases

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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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

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Stone

Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Black by UMÉ Studio, Set of Six
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...
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2010s American Minimalist Vases

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Concrete

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...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

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Ceramic

Glass Vase 'Raindrop' by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, 1980s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
Beautiful raindrop vase designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1980s. Part of the raindrop collection. Solid clear glass. Very good condition, there is a small disco...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Minimalist Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Modern Geometric Handcrafted Pink Ceramic Vase, "Rook" by Sara Khamisi, Italy
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...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

Midcentury Grey and Black Cylindrical Lava Glazed Vase
Located in New York City, NY
Midcentury Grey and Black Cylindrical Lava Glazed Vase Textured glazed ceramic vase in contrasting black and grey. Simple effective shape with great height; perfect for a ceramics g...
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20th Century European Minimalist Vases

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Ceramic

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...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Vases

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Concrete, Aluminum

21st Century ‘Dripping Rounds’ in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
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

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Clay, Stoneware

21st Century Amphora Vase in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
Amphora - white Measures: H: 25 cm / L: 19 cm H: 10 inch. / L: 7.5 inch. - Stoneware fired at high temperature finished with transparent glossy glaze inside. - Raw exterior...
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2010s European Minimalist Vases

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Clay, Stoneware

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

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Ceramic

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: Materials:...
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20th Century German Minimalist Vases

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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

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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

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Ceramic

Vintage Danish Vase from Aage and Kasper Würtz, 1980s
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ceramic

Minimalist vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Minimalist vases 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 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 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 vases, popular names associated with this style include Inhee Ma, Lana Kova , kanz, and EXPERIMENTAL. 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 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 $554.

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