Rubboli Lustre Majolica Double-Handled Compote with Mask Head Detail
By Rubboli
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Rubboli pieces dating to the period are marked with a blue underglaze "SCU" in a triangle mark along with a conjoined "PR" monogram in homage to Paolo's work.
Ceramic
Rubboli Lustre Majolica Vase with Mythical Beasts Decor
By Rubboli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Each studio developed their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli opened his own pottery in Gualdo Tadino in Umbria, the town that had been a center for pottery pr...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Rubboli Lustre Majolica Pitcher Vase Mythical Beasts Decor
By Rubboli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Each studio developed their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli opened his own pottery in Gualdo Tadino in Umbria, the town that had been a center for pottery pr...
Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica
Alfredo Santarelli Pair of White Reticulated Majolica Table Lamps, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Santarelli started his career in the pottery studio of Paolo Rubboli, who was considered the most skilled potter in Gualdo Tadino at the time.
Brass
Set of Three Hand-Painted Ceramics by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On left: Renaissance Revival lustre glaze Majolica vase with griffins, fleur-de-lis and acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed.
Ceramic
Pair of Majolica Vases with Blue Decorations by Gualdo Tadino, 1920s
By Rubboli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
The luster is a particular decorative technique that allows to obtain the color of gold or ruby with iridescent or iridescent shades. The Paolo Rubboli from Pesaro (1838-1890) cir...
Majolica
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renaissance revival lustre glaze majolica vase with griffins, fleur-de-lis and acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed.
Ceramic
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renaissance revival lustre glaze majolica vase with griffins, fleur-de-lis and acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed.
Ceramic
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
By Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On left: Renaissance revival lustre glaze majolica vase with griffins, fleur-de-lis and acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed.
Ceramic
Two Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renaissance revival lustre glaze majolica vase with griffins, fleur-de-lis and acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed.
Ceramic
Two Renaissance Revival Ceramic Vases by Rubboli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On left: Renaissance revival lustre glaze majolica vase with griffins, fleur-de-lis and acanthus motifs by Paolo Rubboli for the Società Ceramica Umbra. Signed.
Ceramic
Pair of Arts and Crafts Porcelain Table Lamps, Bronze Base, USA, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of crackled glaze porcelain lamps featuring an Arts & Crafts transfer border. Lamps have bronze bases and hardware throughout. Rewired for use in the USA, 100W max.
Bronze
$744 / set
H 27.96 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Porcelain Lamps by French Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of porcelain lamps is an original couple of decorative porcelain lamps realized by French manufacture during the 20th century. This pair of table oil lamps in porcelain is p...
Porcelain
$1,428 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 7.88 in
Pair of Mid-Century Spanish Ceramic Lamps, White Glaze, Floral Motif, Manises
Located in Madrid, ES
On the outskirts of Valencia, Spain is the small city of Manises, recognized for its ceramics traditions for centuries. During the 1950s and 60s, various companies here produced line...
Ceramic
$315Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Antique French Rouen Faience Jardiniere Cachepot, circa 1900
By Rouen
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique petite French faience hand painted jardiniere / cachepot / planter from Rouen, France, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. It would be gorgeous added to a collectio...
Faience
Spanish Talavera Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher Vase, Vintage Signed
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic pitcher vase features a traditional rounded jar form with sculptural handle, decorated with the characteristic hand-painted Talavera de la Reina abstract floral garla...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Victorian Majolica Jardiniere Renaissance Minton, circa 1876
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Classical style for this large Majolica jardiniere or table centre signed Minton and dated 1876 cherubs handles and masks on each side of Renaissance Revival. On the middle of 19th c...
Majolica, Ceramic
$795 / set
H 21.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Chinoiserie White Blanc De Chine Porcelain Ginger Jar Oriental Table Lamp Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie White Blanc De Chine Porcelain Ginger Jar Fretwork Cherry Blossom Oriental Table Lamps on Carved Wood Base - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21.5" H...
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Glazed Earthenware Talavera Floral Painted Pitcher
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Spanish glazed earthenware handled yellow, green and blue painted pitcher, the body underglaze floral decorated Talavera de la Reina pottery is a craft made in Talaver...
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Jardinere
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Majolica multi-colored Jardinere. Featuring birds and flowers. A great accessory! Circa 1890. 9 x 9
Pottery
$225
H 10 in W 7.25 in D 6.5 in
An Antique Italian Glazed Pottery Jug from the Montelupo Fiorentino factory
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an antique Italian ceramic jug, likely from the Montelupo Fiorentino factory, dating to around the late 19th century with the coat-of-arms of the Medici Grand Dukes flanked b...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Maiolica, Majolica, Pottery
18th Spanish Century Glazed Alhambra Majolica Amphora Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish Mid 19th Century Glazed Alhambra Majolica Amphora Vase Valencian medieval jug reflexes with heraldic shield.
Ceramic
$4,458
H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...
Ceramic, Majolica
Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern Twin Mask Handled Porcelain Vase
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English porcelain twin handled pedestal vase decorated with mask terminals and painted in the desirable Imari pattern by renowned makers Royal Crown Derby and dated 18...
Porcelain
French Faience Jardiniere Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Desvres faience jardinière painted with flowers, circa 1900. Marked on base. Minor wear.
Faience
$1,650
H 11.75 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
18th Century French Faience Pitcher (Ewer) with Polychrome Decoration
Located in Houston, TX
A charming and highly decorative 18th century French faience ewer, beautifully hand-painted with a lively polychrome palette of cobalt blue, soft greens, and warm ochre tones. The gl...
Earthenware
$2,130 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 12.21 in
Pair Mid-Century Chinese Blanc de Chine Reticulated Porcelain Chinoiserie Lamps
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of mid-century Chinese Blanc de Chine reticulated porcelain table lamps in the Chinoiserie style, featuring intricately pierced bodies with figural tree decoration. The openwor...
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Majolica Charger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Italian Majolica charger with hand painted scenery in great detail. Dimensions: 2"H x 16"D
Porcelain
$3,993
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Oak
$2,229
H 11.3 in W 8 in D 6.1 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and deeply carved nutwood, Gothic Art wall bracket, Corbel. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to y...
Metal
Neo-Gothic Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century Large neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century, cathedral seat. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. H: 126 cm, W: ...
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Raffaellesco Grotteschi Majolica Wall Charger
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning large antique Italian Raffaellesco majolica wall charger / centerpiece, showcasing exceptionally executed handmade and painted design, dating to the 19th century or earlie...
Majolica, Paint
Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and impressive late 19th century Jacobean style decorative oak wall hanging panel, handcarved with three ornate arches, neoclassical columns, dentils and geometric patterns t...
Wood, Oak
$1,720Sale Price|33% Off
H 1.5 in Dm 18.9 in
Italian Cantagalli Maiolica Large Plate with family noble emblem, Late 19th C.
By Cantagalli
Located in CH
Cantagalli Maiolica Plate with Heraldic Emblem Cantagalli Factory, Florence, Late 19th Century Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica); polychrome decoration This large maiolica plate was...
Ceramic, Maiolica
Massive Italian Majolica Allegorical Charger by A. Deruta
By Deruta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Italian Majolica allegorical charger by A. Deruta Gorgeous continuous Italian Renaissance style decoration Ready to hang.
Majolica
European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Shield form with a crown over a coat of arms with different symbols, the frame carved and gilded in the baroque style. From the Michael Kittredge collection.
Walnut, Pine
$1,486
H 13 in Dm 0.79 in
Beautiful Italian Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century " Mythological Scene "
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Italian Ceramics Plate from the 19th Century Plate with large fire decoration in the center of a mythological scene and on the side a frieze of interlacing, mask, grotesque...
Ceramic
Italian Renaissance Plate, Patanazzi Workshop, Urbino, Circa 1580
By Patanazzi Workshop
Located in Milano, IT
Acquareccia plate Patanazzi workshop Urbino, last quarter of the 16th century It measures diameter 17.12 in; foot diameter 11.53 in; height 1.88 in (43.5 cm; 29.3 cm; 4.8 cm). Weight...
Maiolica
Cantagalli Pottery Charger
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with a copper luster. Signed on reverse with the Cantagalli rooster in blue. Cantagalli was a pottery producer in Florence of high quality collected throughout the world.
Pottery
$202,715
H 30.71 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Large Russian Nicholas I Period Porcelain Vase Imperial Porcelain Factory
By Imperial Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
Large Russian Nicholas I Period Porcelain Vase Imperial Porcelain Factory Russian, c. 1830 Height 78cm, width 34cm, depth 30cm This outstanding antique vase, created around 1830 by ...
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Majolica Dish with Renaissance Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Italian Majolica dish with Renaissance figures Superb highly decorated Italian Majolica plate with hand a hand painted scene of Roman mythology; The abduction of Sabine...
Ceramic
$6,630Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in
Majolica Renaissance Vase Serpentine Handles Bacchus Italy 19th Century Revival
By Cantagalli, Deruta
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Tall Italian majolica serpentine handles vase with a mythological scene Depicting The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne - Annibale Carracci - 1597 - Farnese Gallery, Rome Part of the ...
Majolica
$65,281
H 78.75 in Dm 27.56 in
Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic majolica Amphora vase, with a height of 200 cm (78,7 in) and a diameter of 70 cm (27,5 in): a unique piece, entirely handmade and hand-painted in Gubbio, Central Italy, in 1...
Ceramic, Majolica
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.