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African Redware Gooseneck Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Covered in a beautifully worn red clay slip, this hand-formed African vessel has a dramatic
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Primitive Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willem van Hooff Black Ceramic Contemporary African Vessel Vase Model "Haiki"
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Haiki" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willem Van Hooff Vase Model "Misri" from the Series "Core Vessels" African Vase
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Misri" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willem Van Hooff Contemporary Black Ceramic Vase Model "Siku" African Vessel
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Siku" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Ivorian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Willem Van Hooff Contemporary Red Ceramic African Vessel Vase Model "Toka", 2021
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Toka" From the series "Core Vessels" Contemporary coloured ceramic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willem Van Hooff Ceramic African Vessels Earth Pigmants Vase Model "Nzuri", 2021
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Willem van Hooff Vase model "Nzuri" From the series "Core Vessels" Contemporary vessels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

African Vase 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.
Category

1990s Cameroonian Egyptian Vases

Materials

Copper

African Vase 1990s
African Vase 1990s
$323 Sale Price
20% Off
African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Central African Wooden Vessel Adorned with Figures Carved Along Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Central African carved wood vessel from the mid-20th century. This vintage vessel from Central
Category

Mid-20th Century Central African Vases

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Clay Vessel
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century large African clay vessel.
Category

20th Century Senegalese Urns

Materials

Clay

20th Century African Clay Vessel
20th Century African Clay Vessel
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African red slip ware vase. Circa 300-600 CE (AD), this beautiful handmade piece
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
incredible example of craftsmanship and as an object it is closer to a sculpture than to a vase like vessel
Category

Early 20th Century Ugandan Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind This extraordinary vase from Wiseman Ceramics is a celebration of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

African Hand Carved Soapstone Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
African hand carved soapstone vase.
Category

1990s Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Handmade Ceramic – One of a Kind Senzo Duma Ceramics is part of a modern movement in South African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Monkey Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Africa, this ceramic Monkey vase stands 24 inches high, with dimensions of 12 inches in length and 10
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Rhino Vase Hand-Painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and Sculpted by Motsamai Sello The Rhino Vase, a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
. This Elephant Vase is not only a testament to the rich cultural heritage of South African craftsmanship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Hoopoe Vase: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase The Hoopoe Vase is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Refined African metal vase with fine hand-made decorations
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and refined African metal vase with handmade decorations, an object of great charm capable of
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Antique 1880s African Folk Art Vases

Materials

Metal

Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Flamingo Vase by Imvelo Natural Art—a true masterpiece of handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown
Located in Miami, FL
A Central African wood pot, vase or vessel. This vintage decorative object from Central Africa is
Category

20th Century Central African Tribal Vases

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Leopard Vase by Senzo Duma Ceramics, a stunning testament to African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the captivating Rhino Vase by Love Art Ceramic, a stunning tribute to African wildlife
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carrol Boyes “Man” Cast Aluminum Figural Vase, South Africa Post Modern
By Carrol Boyes
Located in Toronto, CA
in South Africa, this vase dates to the late 1990s to early 2000s, a period when the brand gained
Category

Late 20th Century South African Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

North African Terracotta Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
This one-of-a-kind North African terracotta vessel is an antique piece with a round base holder
Category

Antique 18th Century Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive in scale, large hand made organic hollowed out dried gourd vessel with lid and wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Botswanan Tribal Urns

Materials

Wood

Ceramic Lion Vase Double Handle , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
South Africa’s rich flora and fauna. This Lion Vase is more than just a decorative item; it serves as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Rhino Aloe Vera Vase, Hand made in South Africa
By Zimele Ceramics
Located in North Miami, FL
The Rhino aloe vase was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Lindy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 1970s Bosigo Studio Tall Pinched Pottery Vase – Lesotho, South Africa
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and visually striking Tall Pinched Bosigo Studio Art Pottery Vase, crafted in the c.1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hella Jongerius Ps Jonsberg 'Africa' Vase, 2005, Sweden.
By Hella Jongerius
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice limited edition Hella Jongerius Africa model vase of the 2005 PS Jonsberg Collection for Ikea
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Willem van Hooff Vase Model "Bili" Contemporary African White Ceramic Vase 2021
By Willem Van Hooff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vase model "Bili" From the series "Core Vessels" Manufactured by Willem van Hooff Holland, 2021
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 1 African Arts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Tribal Drink Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 1 10 x 6.5 diameter Original vintage condition Refer
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Early 20th Century Tribal Jars

Materials

Leather

Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
deeply ingrained in African culture. The vibrant flora adorning the vase pays homage to the diverse plant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic

Boch Frères Art Deco Vase with Stylized Floral Motifs and African Style Decor
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Art Deco ovoidal vase in polychrome matte enameled earthenware with a black everted neck from
Category

20th Century Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Two-Spouted Terracotta Canari Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Two Spouts Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s African Rustic Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Stylized African Vases from the Late 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Pair of Stylized African Vases from the Late 20th Century Vases adorned with droplet patterns
Category

Late 20th Century European Vases

Materials

Bentwood

Beaded Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 2 African Arts
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Decorative Tribal Vessel African Leather Milk Jug 2 8 h x 5 d x 7 w Original vintage condition
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Jars

Materials

Leather

Selamawi Ceramic Vessel by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Selamawi ceramic vessel by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W 25 x D 10 x H 24 cm Material: Raw
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Raffia

Africa Organic Modern Pair of Cast Lost Wax Aluminum Vases
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of fascinating vases are completely handmade following the antique use of cast lost wax
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tunisian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

French Ceramic Vase with African Mask Motif Attributed to Jacqueline Lerat
By Jacqueline Lerat
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic vase with African mask motif attributed to Jacqueline Lerat (circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

"Nude African Frieze, " Exceptional Art Deco Sculptural Vase by Ebeling, Sweden
By Allan Ebeling
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptional, carved bas relief vase by Allan Ebeling for Steninge Keramik in Sweden, this piece
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay

Monumental Saint Louis Cobalt & Gilt Cut-Crystal Vase, "African Jungle" 19th C
By Saint Louis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental late 19th-century cut-crystal vase in two detachable sections, executed by the
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Italian Ceramic Vase Collection Africa by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions
By Studio Superego, Martine Bedin
Located in Milan, Italy
Three totems of the Africa collection, Rwanda, Nigeria and Kenya in ceramic and steel designed by
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Steel

Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Located in PARIS, FR
Probably 14th-17th century. Djenne from Mali (Africa), beautiful terracotta slip, collar ending in
Category

Antique 17th Century Malian Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
Terracotta Djenne (Mali, Africa)
$1,738 Sale Price
40% Off
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
engage with. This marriage of form, spirituality, and intent is a trademark example of exemplary African
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Wood

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
face, and down to the rounded, gourd-shaped base. The vessel is textured with geometric patterns of
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Pumpkin Patch Collection, blends the rich textures and traditions of South Africa with the classic autumn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sable Urns Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
in South Africa, this ceramic Pair of Sable Urns measures 19 inches high, with dimensions of 8 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspiration is the ancient vessel, as well as forms in
Category

2010s South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Pair of flamingoes & lily flower candlesticks, Hand made in South Africa
By Senzo Duma Ceramic Arts
Located in North Miami, FL
South African artistry, meticulously hand-sculpted by Phomotso Mafura and vibrantly hand-painted by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Big Five Urn Pair , hand made in South Africa
By Wiseman Ndlovu
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by George & Thabo and hand-painted by Wiseman at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
By Mangbetu People
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases

Materials

Terracotta

West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A vintage sculpture drum with connected to the Yoruba culture of Nigeria. Measure: 10 inch tall.
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Vases

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

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African Vessels And Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of African vessels and vases for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct African vessels and vases — often made from ceramic, earthenware and clay — can elevate any home. We have 71 antique and vintage African vessels and vases in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. African vessels and vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco African vessels and vases are consistently popular styles. Many African vessels and vases are appealing in their simplicity, but Willem Van Hooff, Andrianna Shamaris and Simone Crestani produced popular African vessels and vases that are worth a look.

How Much are African Vessels And Vases?

African vessels and vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,260, while the lowest priced sells for $67 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.

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 expressionpottery 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.