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African Redware Gooseneck Vase
African Redware Gooseneck Vase

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

African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail
African Canari Vessel with Serpent Detail

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

African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900

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

African Vase 1990s
African Vase 1990s

African Vase 1990s

$321Sale Price|20% Off

African Vase 1990s

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Brass vase from Africa 1990s Great condition.

Category

1990s Cameroonian Egyptian Vases

Materials

Copper

20th Century African Clay Vessel
20th Century African Clay Vessel

20th Century African Clay Vessel

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

20th Century African Clay Vessel

Located in Wainscott, NY

20th century large African clay vessel.

Category

20th Century Senegalese Urns

Materials

Clay

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi

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

African Hand Carved Soapstone Vase
African Hand Carved Soapstone Vase

African Hand Carved Soapstone Vase

Located in Tarrytown, NY

African hand carved soapstone vase.

Category

1990s Vases

Materials

Soapstone

Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa
Sculpted Crocodile vase, Hand made in South Africa

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

Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa
Sculpted Tiger Vase, Hand made in South Africa

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
Ceramic Monkey  Vase , hand made in South Africa

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
Ceramic Rhino Vase , hand made in South Africa

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
Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa

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
Ceramic Hoopoe Vase , hand made in South Africa

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
Refined African metal vase with fine hand-made decorations

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

Category

Antique 1880s African Folk Art Vases

Materials

Metal

Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa
Unique Ceramic Flamingo vase made in South Africa

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
Central African Tribal Pot or Wooden Vase Neutral Brown

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
Colorful Ceramic Leopard Vase, hand made in South Africa

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
Colorful Ceramic Rhino vase, hand made in South Africa

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

North African Terracotta Vessel
North African Terracotta Vessel

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
Large Organic Lidded African Gourd Vessel Urn

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
Ceramic Lion Vase Double Handle  , hand made in South Africa

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
Ceramic Rhino Aloe Vera Vase, Hand  made in South Africa

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

African Milk Jug
African Milk Jug

African Milk Jug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This jug reflects the practical artistry and cultural traditions of African domestic life. Both

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North African Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hella Jongerius Ps Jonsberg 'Africa' Vase, 2005, Sweden.
Hella Jongerius Ps Jonsberg 'Africa' Vase, 2005, Sweden.

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

Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 1 African Arts
Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 1 African Arts

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

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Jars

Materials

Leather

Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Chameleon Vase, hand made in South Africa

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

Two-Spouted Terracotta Canari Vessel
Two-Spouted Terracotta Canari Vessel

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

Beaded Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 2 African Arts
Beaded Tribal Drink Vessel Leather Milk Jug 2 African Arts

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

Pair of Stylized African Vases from the Late 20th Century
Pair of Stylized African Vases from the Late 20th Century

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

Selamawi Ceramic Vessel by TheUrbanative
Selamawi Ceramic Vessel by TheUrbanative

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
Africa Organic Modern Pair of Cast Lost Wax Aluminum Vases

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
French Ceramic Vase with African Mask Motif Attributed to Jacqueline Lerat

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

Italian Ceramic Vase Collection Africa by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions
Italian Ceramic Vase Collection Africa by Martine Bedin for Superego Editions

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

African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Ceremonial Jug

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

Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Halloween pumpkin tureen, hand made in South Africa

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
Ceramic Sable Urns  Pair , hand made in South Africa

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

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug

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

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon

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
Vessel 05 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon

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
Vessel 01 in Natural Smooth Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon

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

Ceramic Big Five Urn  Pair , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Big Five Urn  Pair , hand made in South Africa

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

Pair of flamingoes & lily flower candlesticks, Hand made in South Africa
Pair of flamingoes & lily flower candlesticks, Hand made in South Africa

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

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug

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
West African Drum, Decorative Sculpture

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

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot
Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th Century African Tribal Clay Pot Fashioned from locally sourced clay using ancient

Category

20th Century Malian Vases

Materials

Clay, Paint

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Figural Vase
Pre-Columbian Ceramic Figural Vase

Pre-Columbian Ceramic Figural Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Pre-Columbian Indigenous style ceramic figure vessel glazed and painted in multiple shades of brown

Category

20th Century African Pre-Columbian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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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.