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Cenedese and Albarelli Murano Amethyst Glass Vase Huge
By Cenedese & Albarelli
Located in Torquay, GB
Unique large Murano glass vases.
Designed by Gino Cenedese and Maurizio Albarelli for Cenedese et
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Ken Benson Art Studio Amethyst Glass Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Ken Benson (American, 1950-2022) art studio pair of amethyst glass, toned with leaf pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Venini Monofiori Amethyst Glass Vase by Laura de Santillana
By Venini, Laura de Santillana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Monofiori glass vase in amethyst by Laura de Santillana. “Monofiori” blown handmade glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Lattice Flower Floral Sterling Silver Overlay Black Amethyst Glass Vase
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant with sterling silver overlay black glass vase featuring a lattice flowers and leaves design
Category
Early 20th Century Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Bohemian Enameled Black Amethyst Glass Vase Decorated with Herons, GL
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Victorian black amethyst art glass vase.
A terrific Bohemian Moser style vase with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Czech Victorian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Large "Pinched" Amethyst Glass Vase 19" C. 1960
By Blenko Glass, Winslow Anderson
Located in Atlanta, GA
scale "Pinched" pattern amethyst glassware vase.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Cut Crystal Amethyst glass Vase w Gilt bronze Griffins and Lion paws Empire
Located in Sweden, SE
color highlights. Vase were must probably made by the Russian Imperial glass factory in the second half
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Empire Vases
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
H 7.9 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Ludwig Moser Art Deco Amethyst Crystal Glass Vase, Karlsbad/Czechoslovakia, 1920
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative hand blown and polished Art Deco crystal Amethyst glass vase with lovely
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass, Smoked Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Manufactured by Daum Nancy Molded Glass Vase Signed Georges de Feure
Located in Chicago, IL
c.1910 Signed Georges de Feure molded pressed amethyst Glass Vase. Some chips and scratches from
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Materials
Amethyst
Loetz Attributed Peacock Feather Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
the early 20th century. This heavily made amethyst glass vase is exquisitely decorated with golden
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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H 2.56 in Dm 2.86 in
Moser Large Pair Amethyst Pedestal Glass Vases with Chinese Designs
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large pair Moser amethyst glass vases with gilded chinoiserie patterns dating
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
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H 12.9 in Dm 4.34 in
19th Century Pair of Mary Gregory Vases with Hunting Scenes
By Mary Gregory
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century handblown amethyst glass vases with central designs on the front surrounded by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Vases
Materials
Enamel
Amethyst Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A blown Murano glass vase, deep amethyst color.
Measurements:
Height 9.5"
Diameter 4.75".
Category
Vintage 1960s Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Glass ‘Battuto” Amethyst Vases
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of vases, amethyst color, from the Island of Murano, in the Manner of Carlo Scarpa. The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Amethyst Reddish Big Isla Glass Vase
By Julie Richoz
Located in San Andreas Atoto, MX
explores the juxtaposition of myriad hues and glass transparencies through two different vase sizes. The
Category
2010s Mexican Vases
Materials
Glass
Amethyst Reddish Small Isla Glass Vase
By Julie Richoz
Located in San Andreas Atoto, MX
explores the juxtaposition of myriad hues and glass transparencies through two different vase sizes. The
Category
2010s Mexican Vases
Materials
Glass
Fenton Opalescent Amethyst Glass 4 Horn Epergne
By Fenton Art Glass Company 1
Located in Naples, FL
Vintage Fenton Opalescent Amethyst 4 horn ruffle epergne centerpiece with applied amethyst rims
Category
Early 20th Century Vases
Materials
Glass
AV Mazzega Vases, Case Glass, Purple Amethyst
By AVMazzega
Located in New York, NY
AV Mazzega vases, case glass, purple amethyst. Pair of medium scale bottle form case glass vases
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Jim Dyer Liskeard Cornish Amethyst Knobbly Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good vintage Cornish art glass amethyst knobbly vase designed by Jim Dyer for The Liskeard Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s English Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Venini Amethyst Soffiato Glass Vase with Applied Handles
By Paolo Venini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large chalice form in transparent amethyst -colored glass.
Three-line acid stamp.
Possibly
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Barbini Murano Purple Amethyst Gold Flecks Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Alfredo Barbini, Weil Ceramics and Glass
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Pigmenti Small Vase in Glazed Amethyst Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes.
Additional information:
Material: Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Pigmenti Large Vase in Glazed Amethyst Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes.
Additional information:
Material: Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Pigmenti Small Vase in Opaline Amethyst Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Amethyst & Acqua Murano Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
to float in light blue glass below) is executed in a deep smoked amethyst hue. With its unusual (and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Bristol Glass Black Amethyst Blown Glass Hand Enameled Bird Vases, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Black Amethyst Bristol Glass footed vases with hand enameled decoration, England, 1850
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Murano Amethyst Purple White Zanfirico Ribbons Italian Art Glass Fazzoletto Vase
By Fratelli Toso, Venini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown amethyst purple and white ribbons Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 2.75 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
Large Barovier&Toso Murano glass "Zebrato oro" amethyst vase circa 1950
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Barovier&Toso Murano glass :zebrato oro" amethyst vase circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 12.21 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Danese Milano Murano D Vase Set in Amethyst, Blue and Amethyst Glass by Enzo Mari
By Danese Milano, Enzo Mari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Murano D is a re-edition of the classic vase made using the traditional craft of glass blowing, but
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Amethyst Cut Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th-century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Amethyst Cut Glass Vase
St. Petersburg, mid-19th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Modernist Frosted Smoked Amethyst Floral Detail Glass Vase by William Glasner
Located in New York, NY
This lovely and sophisticated Modernist Frosted Glass Vase with Floral Relief Detailing in Smoked
Category
1990s American Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Moser Amethyst Art Glass Bud Vase Raised Hand Painted Enamel & Gilt
By Moser
Located in Gardena, CA
Moser Amethyst Art glass bud vase raised hand painted enamel & gilt.
Moser Vase - Lovely
Category
20th Century Czech Vases
Materials
Glass
Seguso Scavo Murano Amethyst Vase
Located in New York, NY
Seguso Scavo Murano amethyst vase. Purple / amethyst bud vase with handle, Venice, Italy, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Glass Campana Vases
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Glass Campana Vases. Each has an everted lip
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Murano Glass Amethyst Variopinto Trio of Vases by Stories of Italy
By Stories Of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass Amethyst Variopinto Trio of Vases by Stories of Italy with Alberto and Francesco Meda
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Salviati Murano Aria Vase in Amethyst Glass Mouth Blown
By Salviati
Located in Miami, FL
Unique and sophisticated, this vase is crafted of mouth-blown Murano glass and hand-decorated using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bottles
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vases, Amethyst Faceted Cut
By Fendi Casa
Located in Miami, FL
Fendi Casa Hand-blown Vetri Glass Artístico Murano Vases, Amethyst Faceted Cut
Offered for sale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
H 21.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in
Julie Richoz Amethyst Blown Glass Vase Model "Isla" Mexican Contemporary Design
By Julie Richoz
Located in Barcelona, ES
Julie Richoz (1990-)
Vase model “Isla”
Manufactured by Nouvel
Edition SIDE GALLERY
Mexico, 2019
Category
2010s Mexican Vases
Materials
Glass
H 10.95 in W 9.38 in D 3.94 in
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Smoked Glass White & Amethyst Detailed Vase by Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Smoked Glass Vase W/Amethyst and White Detailing is by
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 3 in
Ludwig Moser Art Deco Amethyst Crystal Glass Vase, Fipop Series, Karlsbad, 1920s
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Vienna, AT
amethyst purple crystal glass and features a decorative golden oroplastic gilded relief frieze. It remains
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Clear and Amethyst Rostrato Murano Glass Vases by Toso, Italy, 2022, Signed
By Stefano Toso
Located in New York, NY
Handblown clear and Amethyst (purple) Murano glass vase in the iconic manner of the "Rostrato
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Moser Art Glass Raised Gold Gilt Vase Amethyst Clear Raised Leaves Butterflies
By Moser
Located in Gardena, CA
Moser Art Glass Raised Gold Gilt Vase Amethyst Clear Raised Leaves Butterflies
Two highly raised
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Moser Amethyst Cut to Clear Intaglio Glass Vases, Circa 1900
By Moser Glassworks
Located in London, GB
A amethyst-to-clear cut and engraved pair of glass Vases by Moser:
of hexhagenal tapering form
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Blown Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase Vessel Decanter
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern tall blown glass vase, vessel, decanter in translucent amethyst purple
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Pigmenti Large Vase in Opaline Amethyst Milk White inside Glass by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a rich colour palette and is created in two sizes.
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Amethyst Diamond Overlay Glass Crystal Kipling Vase
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Val Saint Lambert amethyst diamond overlay art glass / crystal Kipling large vase
Category
20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Art Deco Vases in Smoked Amethyst & Amber Hued Glass by Schneider
By Schneider
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Art Deco Vases in Smoked Amethyst & Amber Hued Glass were made by Schneider
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
ClassiCon Vase in Amethyst Violet by ClassiCon
Located in New York, NY
Hand blown glass vase in violet. In Stock.
Dimensions: W 22 cm, H 20 cm.
Also Available by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Boboda Love Amethyst Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
A hymn to love and its sublime tensions, this vase was crafted of crystal with a deep amethyst
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Marked Mid-Century Modern Blown Amethyst Purple Art Glass Vase or Decanter Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern tall blown glass vase, vessel, decanter in translucent amethyst purple
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Fendi Casa amethyst Murano honeycomb vase small
By Fendi Casa
Located in Vancouver, CA
This is a magnificent amethyst matte finish Murano honeycomb round vase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fendi Casa amethyst tall Murano etched vase
By Fendi Casa
Located in Vancouver, CA
This tall amethyst Murano vase from Fendi Casa is stunning with its etched "FF" logo and 8 sided
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Amethyst Murano Glass Vase w/ 24K Rose Gold Striations
Located in New York, NY
"This elegant and highly sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Vase
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Gold
Boboda Power Amethyst Vase by Mario Cioni
By Mario Cioni
Located in Milan, IT
vase was crafted of crystal in a sublime amethyst color. The deep burgundy hue is enclosed in a layer
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass
Vintage Amethyst Blown Murano Glass Vase with Bugne in the Style of Zecchin
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1920s
This vase is made in Murano glass with upwards points.
It is a vintage item
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Fendi Casa honeycomb amethyst round large Murano vase
By Fendi Casa
Located in Vancouver, CA
Murano amethyst stunning honeycomb round vase in matte finished Murano glass with etched Fendi "FF
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Black Amethyst and Gold Foil Glass Trumpet Vase Vintage
By Archimede Seguso
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful shape of this Italian Murano Seguso trumpet style glass vase or vessel is sculptural
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Gold
Sculptural Modern Murano Blown Rostrato Vase in Amethyst
Located in Westport, CT
A wonderful thickly blown amethyst vase with each peak hand pulled to create a modern sculpural
Category
2010s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Square Red Glass Vase
By Fornace Mian
Located in Milan, IT
A masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship, this exquisite glass vase captivates with its rich
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
Rectangular Red Glass Vase
By Fornace Mian
Located in Milan, IT
This glass vase is a true masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship. Thoroughly handblown and hand
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Glass
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Amethyst Glass Vases For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of amethyst glass vases available for sale. The range of distinct amethyst glass vases — often made from glass, art glass and murano glass — can elevate any home. We have 116 antique and vintage amethyst glass vases in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Amethyst glass vases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of amethyst glass vases to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco amethyst glass vases are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small amethyst glass vases measuring 2.25 inches across. Many amethyst glass vases are appealing in their simplicity, but Val Saint Lambert, Siemon & Salazar and Salviati produced popular amethyst glass vases that are worth a look.
How Much are Amethyst Glass Vases?
Prices for amethyst glass vases start at $125 and top out at $22,600 with the average selling for $890.
Finding the Right Vases for You
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.
Questions About Amethyst Glass Vases
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to tell if your glass is black amethyst is to hold it up to the light. Black amethyst will appear black until light hits it, and then it will appear as dark purple. You’ll find a large collection of amethysts from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a fluted glass vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.
- How do I date glass vases?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.
- How are glass vases made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Glass vases are typically made by glass-blowing. Although techniques vary, glass-blowing generally involves heating glass components to very high temperatures to liquefy them. Then, artisans blow air into the glass through a long tube to shape it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of glass vases from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.
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