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What is the difference between a vase and an amphora?
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The difference between a vase and an amphora comes down to specificity. An amphora is a vessel that features arched handles positioned on either side of its neck. A vase is any decorative container that can be used to hold a flower arrangement. Amphoras can be used as vases, but not all vases are amphoras. Explore an assortment of vases and vessels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
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Monumental Wilhelm Kåge Argenta Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptionally rare and monumental Argenta vase designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, circa 1930. This striking example represents one of the largest and most impressiv...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Einar Luterkort, Uppsala Ekeby, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Einar Luterkort for Uppsala Ekeby, circa 1930s.
This sculptural piece features a beautifully rounded form with applied relief deco...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano Sommerso Glass Vases, Set of 3, Italy, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A striking and sculptural set of three Murano glass vases designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Italy, circa 1950. Exemplifying the mastery of the Sommerso (“submerged”) t...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Bromelia Vase Clear Red
Located in Milan, IT
Vase in soft resin and leather designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2010 for the NativoCampana collection. Our pieces will be manufactured after receiving the order, keeping ...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Resin
Pompitu II Large Clear Ruby & Cerulean Resin Vase by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
Pompitu II large vase by Gaetano Pesce, part of the Fish Design collection created in 1995, features a striking clear ruby pink soft resin body accented by a distinctive cerulean blu...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Resin
SECOND, Kawa Ceramic Large Vessel 02, White Organic Porcelain sculptural, art
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process eac...
Category
2010s American Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
