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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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Vintage Val St Lambert Emerald Green Flashed Gem Cut Crystal Vase
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage crystal vase was produced by Val Saint Lambert, one of Belgium’s most renowned crystal manufacturers, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and brillianc...
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Crystal
Rare Cast Signed Barbara Eden Mario Della Casa I Dream Jeannie Bottle
Located in Dayton, OH
Very rare cast autographed "I Dream of Jeannie" Jeannie (genie) decanter bottle. Mirrored mulberry / purple / pink Middle Eastern inspired bottle hand painted with gold, white, cora...
Category
20th Century Bohemian Vases
Materials
Art Glass
$2,975 Sale Price
30% Off
Art Deco Style Gouda Ceramic Vase, Henley Pattern, Netherlands
By Gouda-Zuid
Located in Glasgow, GB
This small ceramic vase was produced in the Netherlands in the early 1950s by Gouda Pottery for Zuid Holland and is decorated in the well-known Henley pattern. Designed in an Art Dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
2 Chinese Canton Blue & White Porcelain Bonsai Tree Cachepot Planters & Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century blue and white Chinese porcelain planters / bonsai / tree pots with matching stands. Rounded rectangular forms with drain hole. Hand painted with floral motifs a...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
$689 Sale Price
30% Off
Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Clear Aqua, Mauve
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear Aqua, Mauve
Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.
Measures: L - ø 22cm x H 36cm
Colours: Clear Aqua, Mauve
Mate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Resin
Pedestal Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Pedestal Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in the 1920s.
* Fan-shaped pewter vase on square foot.
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Manufacturer: Just Andersen
* Model: 1281
* Ye...
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pewter


