African Milk Jug
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Metal
20th Century South African Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Jars
Leather
Early 20th Century Tribal Jars
Leather
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20th Century Sudanese Vases
Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Jars
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Primitive Jars
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
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Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Tribal Art
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Brass
20th Century African Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass, Copper, Steel
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Wood
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Fir, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Benches
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze, Steel
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s Asian Chinoiserie Dressers
Bamboo
Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
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