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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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Werkstätte Hagenauer Up to 6 Soliflore Leaf Vases, Brass & Nickel, Vienna, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to six truly delightful Solifleur single-stem vases from the 1960s, sold and priced per pieces, manufactured by Workshop Hagenauer, Vienna, Austria. The design of these decorative...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Light Blue and White Greek Vase by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi
Located in Milan, IT
This limited edition vase from the Collezione Riedizioni Archivio Storico was created on a red clay wheel. It features a distinctive Greek key pattern with black wax-painted profiles...
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
VENINI vase Fazzoletto Green Murano Glass, Signed 2014, handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Iconic Venini Fazzoletto vase, model 700.00, in Green opalino glass, diamond-engraved Venini 2004 with box and paperwork.
Hand-blown and shaped free-hand using the traditional mano ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$852 Sale Price
20% Off
VENINI vase rare Fazzoletto a Canne multicolor Murano Glass, Signed 2010
Located in Venezia, IT
Rare Venini Fazzoletto "a Canne" vase, model 701.01, in white, pink and red shades opalino glass, Signed 2010 with original box and paperwork.
Hand-blown and finished by master gla...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$1,217 Sale Price
20% Off
VENINI vase Veronese Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, Signed 1997
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, 1997, Signed with original box e certificate.
We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$2,156 Sale Price
20% Off
Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 60s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 60s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass


