Pair of Iittala Alvar Aalto 95mm Glass Vases in Clear and Opal White, Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
Its free-flowing, asymmetrical silhouette is defined by softly undulating curves, creating a sculptural form that changes from every angle. Each vase is mouth-blown glass and retain...
Glass
Vintage Murano Silver and Gold Leaf Flared Glass Vase by Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
This piece showcases a sophisticated flared silhouette, transitioning from a weighted, circular base to a wide, undulating rim that captures and reflects light from every angle. The...
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Set of 2 Matte Bronze Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
The thinness of the sheet gives the object an obvious lightness, while the rigid shapes and acute or 90° angles design a sculptural vase with a strong architectural soul.
Iron
Set of 2 Petrol Green Fugit Vases by Mason Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
The thinness of the sheet gives the object an obvious lightness, while the rigid shapes and acute or 90° angles design a sculptural vase with a strong architectural soul.
Iron
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Archimede Seguso Murano Art Glass Vase Gold Leaf Aventurine Venetian Glass Green
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic and mesmerizing from every angle this murano art glass vase clearly demonstrates why Archimede Seguso truly earned the title of Maestro or master glass artist.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Pair of Palatial Antique Louis XV Style Cobalt Blue Sevres Attributed Vases
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This thoughtful design makes the pair ideal for placement on consoles, mantels, or centerpieces where viewing angles may change. Both vases are lavishly embellished with finely chase...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unique Cherry Red Art Glass Vase by Mikael Axenbrant, Sweden 1990
By Strombergshyttan
Located in Grythyttan, SE
It is placed to the lower right within the blue dots of the vase. Can be seen when enlarging the photos. Also, from some angles it looks like the vase is a little bit tilted.
Art Glass
Vintage Japanese Kutani Style Vase with Flowers and Butterflies, Orange and Gold
Located in Yonkers, NY
The abundant decor covers the vase, ensuring that it captivates the eye from every angle.
Porcelain
$7,875Sale Price|25% Off
French Art Deco Enameled and Wrought Iron Decorated Vase by Camille Fauré
By Camille Fauré
Located in Englewood, NJ
The geometric patterns featured strong hues of blue, red, orange and yellow accented with blacks, whereas the floral patterns had more delicate hues such as turquoise, light blue, pi...
Enamel, Wrought Iron
19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Japanese Satsuma Vase ~ Jardiniere with Bronze Mounts is an amazing work of art with scenes hand-painted around the entire circle of the base creating a slightly differe...
Bronze
Angelo Mangiarotti Dark Brown CeramicVase, Fratelli Brambilla, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
The deeply sculpted silhouette creates a dynamic play of light and shadow, enhanced by its rich dark brown glossy glaze. Viewed from every angle, the vase reveals a rhythmic and almo...
Ceramic
Swedish Modern Glass Set by Bengt Orup for Johansfors, “Tona” Series, 1957
Located in Stockholm, SE
The subtle tonal transition from deep emerald-teal to crystal clear creates an atmospheric transparency that changes beautifully depending on lighting and angle. The tall vase provi...
Art Glass
Karen Bennicke – Sculptural Cubist Stoneware Vase
Located in Kastrup, DK
Viewed from different angles, the vase shifts between abstraction and a more figurative, subtly feminine presence, with stylized feminine features suggested through its slender silho...
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Vase with Flambé Glaze, Meiji Era
Located in Nottingham, GB
Decorative from every angle, this vase possesses a quiet confidence: the restrained palette and fluid glazing accentuate the timeless beauty of the double gourd form, making it equal...
Pottery
Tom Stoenner Purple Iridescent Art Glass Vase Luster Decoration
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handblown vase with powdered glass and luster decoration. What truly sets this piece apart is its dynamic color-changing ability; as you view the vase from different angles, the colo...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Dark Blue Auspicious Creatures Floor Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
The names of the animals on the dark blue body of the vase are often homonyms for traditional thematic concepts like fertility, good fortune, long life, etc., and encourage repeat vi...
Porcelain
D'Argental Three Castles Cameo Glass Vase Made by Paul Nicolas for St Louis
By Paul Nicolas, Saint Louis
Located in Worcester Park, GB
They are a famous group of French castles still existing today (we have added a picture of them now -taken from a similar angle) Nicolas' Castle vases are rare and possibly his most ...
Crystal
Antique Hand-Woven Bessarabian Rug, Floral Design, Late 19th Century
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Romanian Bessarabian rug has a shaded dark chocolate overall field with four elegant tonal floral vases radiating angled rosettes and delicate leaves, in ...
Wool
Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Dark Purple Round Ashtray
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
The layers of glass create a visual depth and complexity, with the colors appearing to shift and blend as the vase is viewed from different angles. Sommerso vases were popular in th...
Murano Glass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.