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Dove Sculpture by Laura Pasquino
Dove Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Dove Sculpture by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

ancient Korean ceramics as well as principles of Japanese aesthetics of wabi-sabi, I am led by

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by C.A.S. Vietri 'circa 1950s'
Decorative Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by C.A.S. Vietri 'circa 1950s'

Decorative Vintage Italian Ceramic Vase by C.A.S. Vietri 'circa 1950s'

By Bruno Gambone, C.A.S. Vietri

Located in London, GB

an ancient tradition of creating ceramics dating back to the 5th century. Dimensions: Height 36

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Untitled 34 by Laura Pasquino
Untitled 34 by Laura Pasquino

Untitled 34 by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as well as principles of Japanese

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Untitled 56 by Laura Pasquino
Untitled 56 by Laura Pasquino

Untitled 56 by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as well as principles of Japanese

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Untitled 40 by Laura Pasquino
Untitled 40 by Laura Pasquino

Untitled 40 by Laura Pasquino

Located in Geneve, CH

. Laura Pasquino Incorporating references from ancient Korean ceramics as well as principles of Japanese

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Stoneware Vitis Vase by Edmond Lachenal and Émile Decoeur
Art Nouveau Stoneware Vitis Vase by Edmond Lachenal and Émile Decoeur

Art Nouveau Stoneware Vitis Vase by Edmond Lachenal and Émile Decoeur

By Edmond Lachenal, Émile Decoeur

Located in Palm Beach, FL

of Ruhlmann, Decoeur found inspiration in ancient Chinese and Korean ceramics and strove for a purity

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Stoneware

incense burner & copal burner Energy Cleansing Ritual Set
incense burner & copal burner Energy Cleansing Ritual Set

incense burner & copal burner Energy Cleansing Ritual Set

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

coloured underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Ancient Faenza Pharmacy Jar Full Painted
18th Century Ancient Faenza Pharmacy Jar Full Painted

18th Century Ancient Faenza Pharmacy Jar Full Painted

Located in PALERMO, IT

Pharmacy jug. Faenza, Italy. Majolica painted in blue monochrome, on a blue enameled background called berettino and tints of tin white.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Ancient Greek Ceramic Plate with Fish Decor 4th Century BC
Ancient Greek Ceramic Plate with Fish Decor 4th Century BC

Ancient Greek Ceramic Plate with Fish Decor 4th Century BC

Located in Marseille, FR

Ancient ceramic plate with fish decors. Apulia, 4th century BC. With certificate. In good

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments
Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments

Ancient Han Dynasty Horse with Pigments

Located in Los Angeles, CA

example of Han Craftsmanship. This ancient sculpture would stand proud in any contemporary setting

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Thomas Victor Sergent Pair of Vases Mounted as Table Lamps
Thomas Victor Sergent Pair of Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

Thomas Victor Sergent Pair of Vases Mounted as Table Lamps

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Paris, FR

member of the School Palissy and his Followers in Paris, he draws inspiration from the ancient ceramics

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug
Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug

Ancient Egyptian inspired Cobra Porcelain Mug

By Shosha Kamal

Located in Cairo, EG

busy day. Driven by this fact we designed the Cobra Mug. Inspired by the Ancient Egyptian symbol of

Category

2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel
Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Ancient Etruscan Wine Storage Vessel

Located in Southfield, MI

Recently de-accessioned from the Orlando History museum is this massive carved terracotta wine storage vessel, dating to approximately 250 BCE. Retrieved from the Eturian region ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Archaistic Wine Coolers

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colours & patterns
Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colours & patterns

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colours & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

coloured underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns
Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

Modern vase inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Candle Holder inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns
Candle Holder inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

Candle Holder inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

coloured underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stoneware

Modern amphora inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns
Modern amphora inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

Modern amphora inspired by ancient culture made to order diff. Colour & patterns

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

off-white and coloured underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Vases

Materials

Metal

Promemoria Santos Valet Tray in Ancient Oak and Dark Bronze by Romeo Sozzi
Promemoria Santos Valet Tray in Ancient Oak and Dark Bronze by Romeo Sozzi

Promemoria Santos Valet Tray in Ancient Oak and Dark Bronze by Romeo Sozzi

By Promemoria

Located in Valmadrera (LC), IT

Tray with an antique or anthracite oak and bronze base.       

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Wood Fired Sake Flask by Bizen Potter Hiroyuki Wakimoto
Contemporary Wood Fired Sake Flask by Bizen Potter Hiroyuki Wakimoto

Contemporary Wood Fired Sake Flask by Bizen Potter Hiroyuki Wakimoto

By Wakimoto Hiroyuki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A contemporary study of the ancient style of Old Bizen ceramics. Wood fired with natural ash glaze

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

BETTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

By Pavel Vishnevsky

Located in Milano, IT

inspiration from the beauty of imperfection — echoing ancient ceramics and Eastern architecture. Light and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

GATTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials
GATTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

GATTINA Contemporary Table & Floor Lamp, Organic Design, Recycled Materials

By Pavel Vishnevsky

Located in Milano, IT

inspiration from the beauty of imperfection — echoing ancient ceramics and Eastern architecture. Light and

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927
6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927

6 Piece Blue Lustreware Tea Set by The Ruskin Pottery, England 1927

By William Howson Taylor, Ruskin Pottery

Located in Stratford Upon Avon, GB

was, in particular, an innovator in coloured glazes, seeking to replicate the variety found in ancient

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain
Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain

Three Cups and Saucers Made from Japanese Porcelain

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

who appreciates unique and elegant decorative pieces evoking the tradition of ancient Japanese

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order
Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order

Set of 3 unique small vases hand painted made to order

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

wheel, hand built, hand painted with off-white and coloured underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Garniture

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order
Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order

Unique Mediterranean ceramic vase made to order

By Ladio Ceramics

Located in SANTA EULÀRIA DES RIU, ES

underglaze. Inspired by traditional ceramics from ancient civilisations such as Phoenicians, Romans

Category

2010s Spanish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sørensen Platter by Jorgen Haugen Sørensen for Normann X Brask Art Collection
Sørensen Platter by Jorgen Haugen Sørensen for Normann X Brask Art Collection

Sørensen Platter by Jorgen Haugen Sørensen for Normann X Brask Art Collection

By Normann Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

now reappears in his piece for the Normann X Brask Art Collection. Referencing the ancient Incas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp
Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Black Ceramic Table Lamp

By Ini Archibong, Kundalini

Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia

HIVE black finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp
Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive Red Ceramic Table Lamp

By Ini Archibong, Kundalini

Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia

HIVE red finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp
Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp

Contemporary Kundalini Archibong Hive White Ceramic Table Lamp

By Ini Archibong, Kundalini

Located in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milano Lombardia

Hive white finish The purity of Art Déco in the shapes. The allure of ancient Japanese ceramics

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp
Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp

Pit Fired Bowl by Erin Hupp

Located in Piedmont, CA

Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of

Category

2010s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp
Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp

Bracelet Pit Fired Vase No. 3 by Erin Hupp

Located in Piedmont, CA

Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of

Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp
Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp

Pit Fired Vase No. 1 by Erin Hupp

Located in Piedmont, CA

Inspired by the ancient art form of firing ceramics in a dirt pit, Erin Hupp’s latest collection of

Category

2010s American Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor
Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor

Beatrice Wood: Museum Quality Luster Bottle Vase w Relief Decor

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Berkeley, CA

called the mama of dada, she was a master of luster glazes. Inspired by ancient glass, persian ceramics

Category

American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic

Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre
Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre

Beatrice Wood Chalice with Blue Lustre

By Beatrice Wood

Located in Berkeley, CA

called the mama of dada, she was a master of luster glazes. Inspired by ancient glass, Persian ceramics

Category

Late 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Earthenware

Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves
Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves

Cylinder Shelving System, 1.5 Shelves

By Virginia Sin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

much closer to home - the rituals of kiln firing. Since the advent of ceramics in ancient times, stilts

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves
Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves

Cylinder Shelving System, 2 Shelves

By Virginia Sin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

much closer to home - the rituals of kiln firing. Since the advent of ceramics in ancient times, stilts

Category

2010s American Modern Shelves

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini

Antonio Forteleoni Small Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini

By Antonio Forteleoni, Cappellini

Located in New York, NY

over time to enhance both the color and finish. Jana vases are the manifestation of the ancient art of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini
Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini

Antonio Forteleoni Large Jana Vase in Black Gres for Cappellini

By Antonio Forteleoni, Cappellini

Located in New York, NY

over time to enhance both the color and finish. Jana vases are the manifestation of the ancient art of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Lantern Woven Vessel
Lantern Woven Vessel

Lantern Woven Vessel

Unavailable|$500

Lantern Woven Vessel

By Studio Herron

Located in Chicago, IL

Chicago studio. Inspired by forms in ancient Greek ceramics, the material language of this vessel brings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Reed

Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

By Donna Green

Located in New York, NY

inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Cumulus
Cumulus

Cumulus

By Donna Green

Located in New York, NY

inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Ice Flower
Ice Flower

Ice Flower

By Donna Green

Located in New York, NY

inspiration from a variety of sources including ancient Japanese Jomon ceramics, Chinese Han Dynasty storage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware, Glaze

Lantern Woven Vassel
Lantern Woven Vassel

Lantern Woven Vassel

Unavailable|$475

Lantern Woven Vassel

By Studio Herron

Located in Chicago, IL

reed in our Chicago studio. Inspired by forms in ancient Greek ceramics, the material language of this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Materials

Reed

Vase with Deep Blue Glaze by Erich & Ingrid Triller, Tobo, circa 1930s-1960s
Vase with Deep Blue Glaze by Erich & Ingrid Triller, Tobo, circa 1930s-1960s

Vase with Deep Blue Glaze by Erich & Ingrid Triller, Tobo, circa 1930s-1960s

By Erich and Ingrid Triller

Located in New York, NY

influenced by the forms and glazes of ancient Chinese ceramics. Their quest for excellence was reflected by

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gustavo Perez, Mexican Contemporary Pottery, Ceramic Vase, 2000
Gustavo Perez, Mexican Contemporary Pottery, Ceramic Vase, 2000

Gustavo Perez, Mexican Contemporary Pottery, Ceramic Vase, 2000

By Gustavo Perez

Located in New York, NY

, recollections of pre-Hispanic vases and references to other ancient cultures. The ceramics of Gustavo Pérez

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Ancient Roman Glass Beaker 150 AD
Ancient Roman Glass Beaker 150 AD

Ancient Roman Glass Beaker 150 AD

Located in London, GB

: Ex. Lohrey collection, Frankfurt, Germany. A prominent collector of ancient ceramics and glass

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Glass

Materials

Glass

Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD
Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD

Ancient Roman Glass Jug, 200 AD

Located in London, GB

preserved. Provenance: Ex. Lohrey collection, Frankfurt, Germany. A prominent collector of ancient

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Green Glazed Jar
19th Century Chinese Green Glazed Jar

19th Century Chinese Green Glazed Jar

Located in Chicago, IL

-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Finely sculpted with thin walls, the jar has

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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Ancient Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of ancient ceramics is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct ancient ceramics — often made from ceramic, pottery and glass — can elevate any home. Ancient ceramics have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient ceramics are generally popular furniture pieces, but Rococo, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Ancient ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Antonio Ferretti, Silvia Martínez Díaz and Ambroise Mignerot are consistently popular.

How Much are Ancient Ceramics?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,842, while they’re typically $222 on the low end and $66,325 highest priced.
Questions About Ancient Ceramics
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, Peru has an ancient ceramic tradition. In fact, many indigenous people from the South American country produced ceramics. The Chavín made pots and decorative objects depicting their gods, while the Paracas designed ceramics with intricate geometric motifs and carved details. Moche artisans decorated vessels with erotic scenes and used them in various rituals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of ceramic decorative objects.