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What are ceramic vases used for?
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Today, ceramic vases are often decorative in nature, but in history ceramic vases or containers were used throughout the day in many different ways. They were for storage, transport, mixing items, serving food and drinks, storing cosmetics and perfume and they were used as gifts to the gods. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary ceramic vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Regency Ceramic Glazed Zebra Head Vase
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A bold black-and-white ceramic zebra bust planter or vase—perfectly wild and wonderfully sculptural
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Black Face Head Ceramic Vase Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern black ceramic face or head vase in the Style of Picasso.
Great looking from all
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Long Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A decorative vase for the home, that can contain water and flowers. The pinecones above the head
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$276 / item
White Ceramic Fornasetti Style Buddha Head Perpetual Face Vase by TMS 2006
By Piero Fornasetti, TMS
Located in Troy, MI
Multi face Buddha head vase by TMS Inc
Vitruvian collection, 2006
Perpeptual face design in matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Large Glazed Ceramic Vase with Ram Heads and Wrought Iron Base
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning large glazed ceramic vase with an iridescent finish in shades of green, ochre, and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Santina Infiorata Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A head with a face and flowers in relief that can be used as a centerpiece or a vase for flowers
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$322 / item