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What is a porcelain vase?
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A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Pair of Meissen Porcelain Ivy or Grapeleaf Pattern Trumpet Flower Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique porcelain flower vases.
By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory.
In the Ivy or Grapeleaf pattern.
With bands of green vines around the circumference and the to...
Category
20th Century German Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair German Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Centerpieces Putti Cherubs
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a pair of German Meissen Blanc de chine Porcelain Centerpieces each modelled as decorative oval baskets been driven by walking cherubs. Late Nineteenth Century. ...
Category
Antique 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns
Materials
Ormolu
Meissen Snake Handle Vase With Soft Flower Painting, by Leuteritz, c 1865 H:48cm
By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
Very large double snake-handled vase in baluster form on a mounted funnel-shaped base, the handles raised at the sides in the form of coiled pairs of snakes, white ground, the front ...
Category
Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Luneville Faience Wall Décor Vases from 1900
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
A stunning set of two wall-mounted flower holders in fine Lunéville faience. These two graceful vases are shaped like cones and adorned with characteristic flower bouquets commonly f...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Vases
Materials
Faience
Vase mural bouquetière à décor d'ange en barbotine en porcelaine de Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Cette magnifique pièce de décoration murale présente un vase d'applique ou bouquetière en porcelaine de Meissen. Deux charmants chérubins tiennent des bouquets de fleurs délicates dans leurs mains, ajoutant une touche angélique à l'ensemble. Ils sont assis sur un puits en porcelaine blanche, sur lequel des fleurs grimpent élégamment, créant un tableau d'une grande beauté.
Ces deux anges aux cheveux blonds sont d'une grande finesse et leur niveau de détail est tout simplement remarquable. De plus, les nombreuses caractéristiques minutieuses des fleurs en barbotine ajoutent une dimension artistique supplémentaire à cette pièce.
Ce vase mural peut être suspendu aisément grâce à sa anse en porcelaine, offrant une flexibilité d'affichage dans votre intérieur. De plus, il est authentifié par la signature au verso, arborant le symbole distinctif de la manufacture de Meissen, gage de qualité et d'authenticité.
Cette œuvre constitue un cadeau exceptionnel à offrir à un être cher à Noël...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain Miniature Vase Handpainted Onion Pattern with Gold
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique miniature vase from Meissen is a remarkable example of fine porcelain craftsmanship.
Crafted from pristine white porcelain, it f...
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Porcelain