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What vases are worth money?
Many kinds of vases are worth money. Some of the most valuable vases in the world are antique Chinese pottery, such as an 18th-century Qing dynasty reticulated vase with intricate decorations, which sold for $32.8 million at a 2010 auction. Ceramic vases produced by particular workshops, artisans and factories may also have value. Among these highly sought-after makers are Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Clement Massier, Bitossi, Denby, Wedgwood, Meissen and Rörstrand. Select colorful glass vases from the Murano region of Italy are also frequently in demand with collectors. Certain crystal pieces produced by well-known makers, such as Daum, Lalique and Venini, also tend to fetch selling prices in the thousands of dollars. Generally, the value of a vase depends on its age, materials, style, maker, availability and condition. You can find out how much vases in your collection are worth by working with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a wide range of vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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Oriente Italiano Malachite Ming Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Oriente Italiano Collection, this Ming-style vase is crafted of porcelain and boasts the superb decoration. Its green background is adorned with a series of blue patterns...
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2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Large Vase with baloton bubbles in gold leaf and Cobalt Blue beads
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Large Murano Vase with vertical beads in Cobalt blue and baloton regularily spread bubbles in the clear part. The clear part carries 24K gold leaf that is printed with baloton (a pin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Modernist Pewter Vase by Folke Arström for GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This exceptional pewter vase is a rare and highly collectible work by Folke Arström, one of Sweden’s most influential 20th-century designers. Created 1931 (E8) for the prestigious Gu...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Organic White Ceramic Kawa Vessel, Large 02, Leather Cast Porcelain Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large porcelain vessel with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. A multitude of small leather panels are sewn together to create the leather mold for the Kawa Series...
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2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Porcelain

1924 Rene Lalique Vase Baies Berries Glass with Black Enamel
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Baies" (Berries) made in frosted glass with original black heated enamel by Rene Lalique in 1924. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Exceptional enamel. Extraordin...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Cacti Vase - Hand-carved Glazed Ceramic Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted from natural clay, this organic vase embraces the charm of a desert succulent with geometric etchings and petite spikes. The aquamarine glaze hints at the CACTI Vase’s ta...
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2010s European Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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