Antique Chinese Vessels
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Clay
Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Paper
18th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Paper
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chinese Vessels
Porcelain
1760s Antique Chinese Vessels
Paper
19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
17th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Paper
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Earthenware, Terracotta, Clay
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Vessels
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Brass
19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Antique Chinese Vessels
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Vessels
Terracotta
17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Porcelain
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Terracotta
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chinese Vessels
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Vessels
Willow
19th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Vessels
Leather, Wood, Paint
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Vessels
Pottery
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Vessels
Stoneware
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Vessels
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Chinese Vessels
Clay, Pottery
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Antique Chinese Vessels For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
- PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020
To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
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