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West German Pottery Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
West German 1960s Glazed red and white ceramic vase. Abstract art in green yellow blue red.   
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Pottery Vase
West German Pottery Vase
H 5.52 in Dm 2.76 in
West Germany Pottery Schlossberg Ceramic Vase, Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
This Schlossberg jug vase, form 279-35, is a notable example of West German ceramics from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Ceramic Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
West German glazed ceramic vase in red and black 1960s. Water jar by West German stamped on the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Ceramic Vase
West German Ceramic Vase
H 5.91 in Dm 5.12 in
Lava Ceramic Vase, West Germany, Circa 1970
By West German Pottery
Located in ROUEN, FR
Lava Ceramic Vase, West Germany, Circa 1970. Nice work on the geometric orang patterns, that are
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Lava, Enamel

Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large stoneware glazed decorative vase. Midcentury era design featuring hand drawn strips of blue
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
Large Stoneware Art Pottery Vase, Germany, 1960s
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Orange Colorful Ceramic vintage vase West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large and colorful orange/yellow and charcoal grey vintage ceramic vase from West Germany
Category

Vintage 1970s German Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large colorful Ceramic vintage vase West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large and colorful vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s. Oval rustic vase of clay
Category

Vintage 1970s German Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage West German art vase from the 1970s with a beautiful blue glaze and with no cracks or chips.
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
Vintage West German Art Vase from the 1970s
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
2 Amaizing Vases Kayser, 'German', 1900, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
By Kayser Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Amaizing Vases Kayser Country: German Materials: Gilt and silver bronze 1900 Style: Jugendstil
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Bronze

Large Rustic Ceramic vintage vase from West Germany 1970s
By West German Pottery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely large earth colored and charcoal grey vintage ceramic vase from West Germany 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Porcelain Vase Bareuther Waldsassen, Germany
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Decorative vase, sign. Bareuther Waldsassen, Germany. Dimensions: height 24.5 cm / dia. 16 cm 1mm
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Vintage 1950s German Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century West Germany Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
By West German Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
A very collectable mid-century West Germany Studio Pottery Vase. This vintage handled vase features
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Speckle Glazed Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Key lime speckle glazed vessel, West Germany, circa 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Vase, Royal KPM, Germany Bavaria, 1960s
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Royal KPM porcelain vase made in Germany in the 1960s. Very good condition without damage
Category

Vintage 1960s German Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Mid-Century West Germany Handle Vase, Glossy Speckled Enamel, 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Ceramic mid-century West Germany handle vase - Glossy speckled enamel - 1960s This piece is
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Large Ceramic Floor Vase Yellow and Black by West Germany, circa 1960
By West German Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
West Germany pottery. Large ceramic floor vase by West Germany. Original ceramic glazes
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tigris Cat Vase By Anneleise Beckh For Schmider, West Germany 1950’s
By West German Pottery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Striking black and yellow Tigris cat vase designed by Anneleise Beckh for West German company
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Vessel or Vase by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful Hamburg born German artist Monika Maetzel, Germany. Rustic yet classic mid-century design
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid Century West Germany Jasba Ceramics Pair of Vases, 1960s
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful pair of Jasba ceramic vases handcrafted in West Germany circa the 1960s. Their sleek
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Ceramic, Germany 1950's
By West German Pottery
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Design XL "Staufen" Vase by Liesel Spornhauer for Schlossberg Keramik
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany Vase, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Colorful Mid-Century Modernist from West Germany vase, circa 1970 The enamel is very bright, the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

German Mettlach Vases
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous pair of 1890s German Mettlach stoneware vases by Villeroy & Boch, of Mettlach. Each vase
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Antique 1890s German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

German Mettlach Vases
German Mettlach Vases
H 13.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Ceramic 263-46 Excellent Condition
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the vibrant allure of this 1960s German "W. Germany" ceramic vase, a masterpiece
Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 11.4 in W 6.5 in D 3.9 in
West German Earth Tones Lava Vessel, Germany 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely shape and interesting glaze. Marked.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fat Lava West German Dümler & Breiden Vintage Ceramic Jug Vase, 1960s
By Dümler & Breiden, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
An outstandingly beautiful West Germany art pottery ceramic jug by Dümler & Breiden. It features
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
character and charm of mid-century design with this W. Germany ceramic vase, a testament to the creative and
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 8.3 in W 7.1 in D 7.1 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse your space in the retro allure of this 1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase. The
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 12.8 in W 4.7 in D 4.7 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the allure of the 1960s with this captivating "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase. A testament to
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 15.4 in W 8.3 in D 8.3 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s "W. Germany" ceramic vase is a stunning example of the bold and expressive design that
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 8.3 in W 7.1 in D 7.1 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Transport your space to the captivating era of the 1960s with this exquisite German "W. Germany
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 12.2 in W 11.4 in D 10.2 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a piece of 1960s German craftsmanship with this ceramic vase, distinguished by its "W
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 6.9 in W 6.9 in D 5.1 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless beauty of this 1960s German “W. Germany” Ceramic Vase, characterized by its
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 8.5 in W 7.9 in D 7.5 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace mid-century sophistication with this distinctive 1960s German "W. Germany" ceramic vase
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 12.6 in W 9.4 in D 8.3 in
'Amsterdam' Floor Vase 'Scheurich, Blue Model 285-40' W-Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
'Amsterdam' floor vase 'Scheurich, Blue Model 285-40' W-Germany, 1960s Blue satin finish ('half
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1960s German ceramic vase is a vibrant testament to the era's bold aesthetic and
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 4.3 in W 4.3 in D 47.5 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your décor with this distinctive 1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase. Featuring a rich
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 8.7 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1960s German ceramic vase, stamped with "W. Germany," is a vibrant collector's piece
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 11.4 in W 5.9 in D 4.7 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the artistic allure of this 1960s German "W. Germany" ceramic vase, boasting a
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this 1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Category

Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 12.2 in W 8.7 in D 8.7 in
Vase West Germany
By Höhr
Located in Antwerp, BE
and Germany. Beautiful vase, floor-vase for your flower arrangement.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase West Germany
Vase West Germany
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Porcelain Flower Vase, H & Co. Selb Bavaria Heinrich, Germany, 1960s
By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain vase with a beautiful floral pattern. Made in Germany in the 1960s. Signed H & Co. Selb
Category

Vintage 1960s German Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite 1960s German ceramic vase, marked "W. Germany," is a testament to the vibrant
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 21.3 in W 15.4 in D 12.6 in
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Bask in the radiant charm of this 1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase, resplendent in a vibrant
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
1960s German "W. Germany" Ceramic Vase
H 10.2 in W 6.1 in D 6.1 in
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany Vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-Century Modernist West Germany vase signed Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and silky
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Vintage, Ceramic Fat Lava Vase Marked W Germany 12 40-25
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage vase was produced in the 1960s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Large White 'Amsterdam' Floor Vase 'Scheurich, Model 285-55' W-Germany, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Scheurich floor vase, in white satin finish ('half gloss') W-Germany , 1960s. with impressed
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

West German Scheurich Keramik Fat Lava Ceramic Vases / Jars, Set of Three
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Lava

1960s German Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s German ceramic vase is a unique treasure, presenting a serene blend of earthy textures
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German Ceramic Vase
1960s German Ceramic Vase
H 22.4 in W 9.1 in D 9.1 in
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German Ceramic Vase
By Strehla
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1960s German Ceramic Vase by Strehla Keramik is a vibrant artifact of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German Ceramic Vase
1960s German Ceramic Vase
H 7.3 in W 4.3 in D 4.3 in
1960s German Ceramic Vase
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the unique aesthetic of the 1960s with this German ceramic vase, featuring a captivating
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Mid-20th Century German Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s German Ceramic Vase
1960s German Ceramic Vase
H 7.1 in W 3.7 in D 3.7 in
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
By Jasba, West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional German Ceramic Vase
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase in brown tones with handles, with a center of characters in a German party of the time
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Traditional German Ceramic Vase
Traditional German Ceramic Vase
H 22.45 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage German Pottery Vase
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful vintage West-Germany vase. Model 110/30. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage German Pottery Vase
Vintage German Pottery Vase
H 11.82 in Dm 6.7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German Vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970
By West German Pottery, Scheurich Keramik
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist West German vases by Scheurich Keramik, circa 1970 Beautiful and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Fat Lava Rectangular Vase with Decor and Stamp 399-15, W-Germany' 1960s
By West German Pottery
Located in Verviers, BE
Fat Lava Vase with Decor and stamp 393-15, W-Germany' 1960s W Germany Glazed pottery. Stamped on
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful German Ceramic Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large-scale, multicolored German ceramic vase.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful German Ceramic Vase
Colorful German Ceramic Vase
H 12 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
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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.

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