$462Sale Price|19% Off
German vintage round ceiling lamp or wall lamp by Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Oirlo, LI
German vintage round ceiling lamp or wall lamp by Kaiser Idell, 1960s A beautiful round vintage ceiling lamp with a glass shade made of special ice glass. The glass is of high quali...
Metal
$816Sale Price|20% Off
Michaela Frey for Kaiser Tall White Art Deco Bisque Porcelain Vase, 1960s
By AK Kaiser, Michaela Frey
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall Modern Op Art vase of high quality matte bisque porcelain. Stunning organic art deco relief decor on the bone white exterior, and shiny glaze on the smooth inside. Designed by M...
Porcelain
$547Sale Price|20% Off
AK Kaiser Op Art White Bisque Porcelain Vase Flower Abstract Surface Pattern
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This AK Kaiser Op Art bisque porcelain vase dating to the 1960s is a piece of art that embodies the aesthetics of the Op Art movement, characterized by optical illusions, geometric p...
Porcelain
$128Sale Price|20% Off
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites....
Porcelain
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H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Very Large 1970s German AK Kaiser No 129 Matt-White Bisque Fossil Relief Vase
By AK Kaiser
Located in London, England
A very very large op art abstract bisque matt-white porcelain vase with an interesting fossil relief design. Manufactured by AK Kaiser in Germany during the 1970s. An absolutely stu...
Porcelain
Beautiful Midcentury Bisque Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser, Manfred Frey
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, signed M. Frey, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks...
Porcelain
Frey for AK Kaiser German Op-Art Porcelain Vase
By AK Kaiser
Located in Astoria, NY
M. Frey for AK Kaiser German modern white porcelain bisque Op-Art vase, marked on the bottom.
Porcelain
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H 9.5 in W 3.3 in D 3.3 in
1970s AK Kaiser German Op Art White Fossil Bisque Matt Porcelain Vase No 274
By AK Kaiser
Located in London, England
An unusual pyramid op art white bisque matte porcelain vase with an abstract relief fossil design on four sides. Manufactured by Alka Kunst Kaiser Porcelain in West Germany during th...
Porcelain
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H 5.71 in W 5.91 in D 2.56 in
1970s West German Kaiser White Bisque Porcelain Fantasy Vase by Manfred Frey
By AK Kaiser, Kaiser, Manfred Frey
Located in London, England
A 1970s West German Kaiser Porcelain white bisque decorative vase designed by artist Manfred Frey. The vase is made of porcelain with a bisque finish on the outside and glazed on the...
Porcelain
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H 11.38 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in
Pair of Large Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vases by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of large amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vases made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vases are in very good condition with no chips, cracks...
Porcelain
1 of 2 Big Round Murano Ice Glass Flush Mount, Kaiser, Germany, 1970s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Aachen, NRW
A wonderful round ice glass flush mount manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten in Germany, 1970s. Thickly textured murano glass fixture on a white metal base with three chrome holders. Hig...
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern XL Ceramic Vase by Jasba West Germany 1970s
By Jasba Keramik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorous Minimalist ceramic vase by Jasba Keramik. It features a distinctive all-white glaze with a raised, geometric "op art" (optical art) oval patter...
Ceramic
$150
H 5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Rosenthal Studio Line by Uta Feyl, White Curved Geometric Porcelain Bisque Vase
By Rosenthal, Uta Feyl
Located in New York, NY
Rosenthal Studio line white porcelain bisque vase by Uta Feyl, circa 1980s. Stunning curved geometric shape. Measurements: H 5" W 4.5" D 3.5"
Ceramic, Porcelain
Large Thick Textured Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling Lights, 1960s
By Kaiser
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 6 Mid-Century Modern textured ice glass light fixtures by manufacturer Kaiser, circa 1965. Measures: Clean simple but high-end design. Illuminates beautifully. Each light fi...
Metal, Chrome
1970s Round Glass Ceiling Light, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly rewired - E26-E27 bulb - US wiring compatible
Glass, Milk Glass
$1,044
H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 5.32 in
Porcelain Vase Designed by Claire Debril for Virebent, circa 1970-1980
By Claire Debril
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain vase designed by Claire Debril for Virebent. Signed under the base, circa 1970-1980.
Ceramic
German Vintage Round Ceiling Lamp by Kaiser Idell, 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten, Kaiser Idell
Located in Oirlo, LI
A beautiful round vintage ceiling lamp with glass shade made of special ice glass. The glass is of high quality and has a special texture that spreads the light in a beautiful way. S...
Metal
$370
H 4.5 in Dm 7.75 in
Petite Circle Bubble Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Honsel Leuchten, Germany
By Honsel
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful vintage flush mount by Honsel Leuchten, Germany, featuring a striking textured clear bubble glass shade mounted to a simple metal fixture. The sculptural glass surface crea...
Metal
Petite Midcentury Bisque Fossil Vase by Kaiser Porcelain, Germany, 1970s
By AK Kaiser
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase made in Germany, by Kaiser Porcelain, circa 1970s. Vase is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites....
Porcelain
$176Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 5.52 in
Mid-Century OP-ART Vase Bisque Porcelain White by Heinrich Fuchs, 1960s, Germany
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Dr. Heinrich Fuchs
Located in Andernach, DE
An amazing bisque porcelain midcentury studio art pottery vase, op-art at it's peak, made in Germany, by Heinrich Fuchs for Hutschenreuther, circa 1960s. Vase is in very good conditi...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Ceiling or Wall Light, Germany 1960s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Almelo, NL
Round Ceiling or wall light Germany 1960s. This round flush mount ceiling or wall light, made of heavy, textured clear iced glass, was crafted in Germany in the 1960s. This midcentu...
Metal
Large Round Glass Flush Mount Light or Wall Lamp, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Round Glass Flush Mount Light or Wall Lamp, 1960s Germany This lamp need 2 x E27 Edison screw fit bulb is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt. Dimmable...
Metal
$354Sale Price|40% Off
H 17 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Huge White Relief Op Art Porcelain Vase, Martin Freyer, Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
By Rosenthal, Martin Freyer
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful white matte op art relief porcelain vase from the 1960s, designed by Martin Freyer, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In very good condition.
Porcelain
Kaiser West German Porcelain Vase, Leaf Design, Mid-Century 1965
By Kaiser and Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kaiser West German Porcelain vase with a leaf design to front and back. Nice size at 10" tall.
Porcelain
Nice Circle Glass Ceiling Wall Light Flush Mount, Germany, 1960s
By ERCO Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful ice crystal shape flush mount. Made in Germany in the 1960s. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The glass has a very cute design. The fixture requires ...
Metal
$380
H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Petite Circle Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Light by RZB Leuchten, 1960s
By RZB Leuchten
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite circle pattern flush mount. Made in Germany by RZB Leuchten. Gorgeous textured glass flush mount with metal fixture. The fixture requires one European E14 candelabra bulb up t...
Metal
Whether it’s a Chinese Han dynasty glazed ceramic wine vessel, a work of Murano glass or a hand-painted Scandinavian modern stoneware piece, a fine vase brings a piece of history into your space as much as it adds a sophisticated dynamic.
Like sculptures or paintings, antique and vintage vases are considered works of fine art. Once offered as tributes to ancient rulers, vases continue to be gifted to heads of state today. Over time, decorative porcelain vases have become family heirlooms to be displayed prominently in our homes — loved pieces treasured from generation to generation.
The functional value of vases is well known. They were traditionally utilized as vessels for carrying dry goods or liquids, so some have handles and feature an opening at the top (where they flare back out). While artists have explored wildly sculptural alternatives over time, the most conventional vase shape is characterized by a bulbous base and a body with shoulders where the form curves inward.
Owing to their intrinsic functionality, vases are quite possibly versatile in ways few other art forms can match. They’re typically taller than they are wide. Some have a neck that offers height and is ideal for the stems of cut flowers. To pair with your mid-century modern decor, the right vase will be an elegant receptacle for leafy snake plants on your teak dining table, or, in the case of welcoming guests on your doorstep, a large ceramic floor vase for long tree branches or sticks — perhaps one crafted in the Art Nouveau style — works wonders.
Interior designers include vases of every type, size and style in their projects — be the canvas indoors or outdoors — often introducing a splash of color and a range of textures to an entryway or merely calling attention to nature’s asymmetries by bringing more organically shaped decorative objects into a home.
On 1stDibs, you can browse our collection of vases by material, including ceramic, glass, porcelain and more. Sizes range from tiny bud vases to massive statement pieces and every size in between.