Rubboli Lustre Majolica Double-Handled Compote with Mask Head Detail
By Rubboli
Located in Cincinnati, OH
century, largely due to the efforts of ceramist Paolo Rubboli. Rubboli established his pottery in the
Ceramic
Rubboli Lustre Majolica Vase with Mythical Beasts Decor
By Rubboli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli opened his own pottery in Gualdo Tadino
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Rubboli Lustre Majolica Pitcher Vase Mythical Beasts Decor
By Rubboli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli opened his own pottery in Gualdo Tadino in Umbria, the town that had been
Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica
$4,000 / set
H 25.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Alfredo Santarelli Pair of White Reticulated Majolica Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Paolo Rubboli, who was considered the most skilled potter in Gualdo Tadino at the time. Before taking up
Brass
Set of Three Hand-Painted Ceramics by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed. Italian, 1920s. Measures: Height 9
Ceramic
Pair of Majolica Vases with Blue Decorations by Gualdo Tadino, 1920s
By Rubboli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
of gold or ruby with iridescent or iridescent shades. The Paolo Rubboli from Pesaro (1838-1890
Majolica
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed. Italian, 1920s. Height 9 3/4 in, largest diameter
Ceramic
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed. Italian, 1920s. Height 9 3/4 in, largest
Ceramic
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed. Italian, 1920s. Height 9 3/4 in, largest diameter
Ceramic
Two Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed. Italian, 1920s. Height 9 3/4 in, largest diameter
Ceramic
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed. Italian, 1920s. Height 9 3/4 in
Ceramic
$2,178 / set
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
Pair of White Papier Mâché Table Lamps with Ovalshaped Lampshade
By Serax
Located in Brecht, BE
These table lamps are made in papier mâché, a very elegant model, perfect as bed lamps, but can be used everywhere in the house.
Paper
Vintage Fused Glass Footed Vase, Hand Blown Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage vase is decorated with free-flowing fused red and yellow glass designs on mottled pink glass background; colored glass encases clear glass core, with clear glass ...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$1,875
H 12.6 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s. Amazing teardrop shape...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
$5,500
H 28 in W 59 in D 33 in
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
Wool, Beech
$2,115 / item
H 23.6 in Dm 19.6 in
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi Paper & Stainless Steel Table Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer, Dagmar
Located in Glendale, CA
'Yoruba Rose' Japanese Washi paper & stainless steel table lamp for Ingo Maurer Designed by Dagmar Mombach and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lightin...
Stainless Steel
$798
H 95 in W 85.5 in D 0.13 in
Large 1960s Vintage Pure Welsh Wool Tapestry Blanket in Autumnal Brown and Green
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large king size vintage Welsh wool tapestry blanket measuring 242cm x 217cm+fringe Crafted from pure Welsh wool and presented in excellent condition. Known for their exceptional q...
Wool
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire. With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns. Original restrained brass detailing. A handsome piec...
Walnut
$2,950
H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in
A beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar sheaf of wheat accent table, circa 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful Edward Wormley for Dunbar famous sheaf of wheat accent table, circa 1960s. Notable mid century design featuring an hourglass oak frame supporting a round pink marble top....
Oak
$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in Dm 3.15 in
A Pair of Turquoise Glass Table Lamps by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden
By Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of magnificent turquoise glass table lamps with brass collars by designer Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors, Sweden. These model RD1304 lamps are in a excellent vintage condition w...
Crystal, Brass
$2,600
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
Granite, Metal, Brass
Pair of Olivia Cognet Ceramic Table Lamps
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of ceramic table lamps by the talented french contemporary artist Olivia Cognet. These large tubular shape lamps have mirrored design of sharp geometrical shapes, brass hardwar...
Ceramic
Cloisonné Vase, Qing Period, 19th Century
Located in seoul, KR
Cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form and lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers on a black background, gilt copper neck and base. Around 1900 Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Va...
Enamel
$4,442
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
Classical 19th Century French Majolica porcelain and ormolu urn.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French cobalt and turquoise blue majolica porcelain urn, with wonderful gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts of putti holding garlands of flowers, amon...
Ormolu
20th Century Japanese Bronze Champlevé Enamel Vase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Colorful 20th century Japanese bronze champlevé vase with a vibrant enamel decoration. Adorned with zoomorphic motifs in an Art Deco style. The baluster form vase has mythical bird s...
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Green Cachepot
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning Art Nouveau cachepot exemplifies the elegance and creativity of early 20th-century decorative arts. Its vibrant green glaze is adorned with a delicate hand-painted vine...
Porcelain, Paint
Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Glazed Pot by Christopher Dressner
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Art Nouveau iron stone ceramic glaze designed by Christopher Dressner for S.C.I. Laveno, stamped, circa 1890-1900. Note rare coloring.
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.