Daum Nancy, France, Colossal Art Deco Floor Vase, 1920's/30's
Located in København, Copenhagen
Daum Nancy, France. Colossal Art Deco floor vase in frosted mouth-blown art glass carved with
Art Glass
Art deco floor vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s
By Nittsjo Keramik, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Floor vase designed by Jerk Werkmäster and produced by Nittsjö in the middle of the 20th century
Stoneware
$2,683
H 14.18 in Dm 8.27 in
Ceramic Art Deco Floor Vase by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, 1930s.
By Anna-Lisa Thomson, Eva Jancke-Björk, Ewald Dahlskog, Andersson & Johansson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and impressiv Art Deco earthenware floor vase with amazing glaze. Made by Andersson
Ceramic, Earthenware
$2,923
H 14.57 in Dm 9.85 in
Ewald Dahlskog, Large Turquoise Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful turquoise floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The
Ceramic
$1,318Sale Price|37% Off
H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 13.39 in
Ewald Dahlskog, Large Green Art Deco Floor Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large green floor vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1940s. The vase is
Ceramic
Pair of Art Deco Floor Vases by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of floor vases were made in Sweden in the 1940s at Ekeby and designed by famous Greta
Ceramic
$10,500
H 34.75 in Dm 10.25 in
Art Deco Cubist Glass Floor Vase by Anatole Riecke, from La Coupole Brasserie
By A. Riecke
Located in Miami, FL
This monumental Art Deco floor vase, a creation of renowned artist Anatole Riecke, stands as a
Glass, Art Glass
$10,500
H 34.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Art Deco Cubist Glass Floor Vase by Anatole Riecke, from La Coupole Brasserie
By A. Riecke
Located in Miami, FL
This monumental Art Deco floor vase by Anatole Riecke stands as a testament to the era's grandeur
Glass, Art Glass
Art Deco Style Large Floor Vase, Sweden, 1970s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This large floor vase in Art Deco style has a mate green color with metal threads leading up to a
Metallic Thread
Steuler Huge Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase, Germany, 1930s, Lamp Base
By Steuler
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge Stoneware Floor Vase by Steuler Industriewerke, Germany, 1930s–1940s Impressive large-scale
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large and Heavy Massive Floor Vase of Modern Art Pottery in Art Deco Style
Located in Norton, MA
man riding a horse. Amazing technic to make a such big floor vase. - Shipping and handling is not
Pottery
Art Deco Ceramic Floor Vase with Sang De Boeuf by Øbo, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large unique vase in a vibrancy of sang de boeuf glazes. Its by a Danish ceramist called Øbo who
Pottery
Art Deco Ceramic Floor Vase Bo Fajans Ewald Dahlskog, Sweden, 1940s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful large off-white ceramic vase manufactured in Sweden at Bo Fajans and designed by Ewald
Ceramic
$4,671
H 13.78 in W 10.87 in D 6.78 in
White Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for
Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,554
H 13.19 in W 10.83 in D 6.3 in
White Art Deco Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
By rorstrand studio, Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand white vase in chamotte stoneware. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for
Ceramic, Stoneware
$1,981
H 14.97 in Dm 7.09 in
Green Art Deco Ceramic Floor Vase by Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk, Gefle, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand Scandinavian Modern floor vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Ewald Dahlskog for Bo
Ceramic
Pr. Art Pottery Floor Vases att. McCoy c. 1930/40's
By Brush Mccoy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Art Deco pottery vases, circa 1930/40's, marked U.S.A. 151/150 on verso, as shown
Pottery
Richard Uhlemeyer, German Ceramist, Large Floor Vase, 1940s
By Richard Uhlemeyer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Richard Uhlemeyer (1900-1954) German ceramist. Large floor vase, beautiful glaze in dark shades
$1,995Sale Price|71% Off
H 65.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century Asian Bronze Polychrome Enameled Floor Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
Very Large bronze polychrome enameled floor vases in Arabic style, made from bronze with rich color
Bronze
$3,273Sale Price|37% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 15.36 in
Imposing Longwy Majolica series chinese style floor vase circa 1900
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
fitting. There will be majolica during the "Art Deco" period with the creations of the "Primavera
Ceramic
Herman August Kähler Antique Ceramic Floor Vase in Black Lustre Glaze
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Piece unique large vase or floor vase from the workshop of Herman August Kähler. It displays a rare
Ceramic
Arne Bang. Large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Bang (1901-1983), large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. Ribbed design. Model
Ceramic
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
By Trenton Potteries
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked
Pottery, Stoneware
$4,400
H 22.05 in Dm 15.36 in
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, HAK, Colossal Floor Vase in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, HAK. Colossal floor vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful orange
Pair of Colossal French Art Deco Floor Vases in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of colossal French Art Deco floor vases in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in turquoise
Ceramic
"Spotted Ponies, " Rare Art Deco Floor Vase by Ernest D'Hossche
By Ernest d'Hossche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and highly sculptural, this Belgian floor vase 17 inches depicts spirited ponies cavorting in
Clay
Daum Nancy France, Colossal Floor Vase in Frosted Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Daum Nancy, France. Colossal Art Deco floor vase in frosted mouth-blown art glass carved with
Art Glass
Art Deco Gilt Metal Hexagonal Floor Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco gilt metal hexagonal floor vase. 28.5" H x 7" W x 7" D. In good antique condition with
Metal
Art Deco Large Floor Vase Designed by Roger Guerin, 1930, Belgium
By Roger Guerin
Located in Antwerp, BE
art by Roger Guerin with abstract floral décor and a deer. This hand-crafted vase is an outstanding
Stoneware
Sold
H 18 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Robinson Ransbottom Art Deco Turquoise Drip Glaze Floor Vase Mantel Urn 18"
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Robinson Ransbottom, number 155 floor vase / urn. Traditional shape with geometric art deco
Ceramic
Sold
H 48.82 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Danish Sand Colour Ceramic Floor Lamp, Table Lamp, Vase, Tribal Motif
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Valladolid, ES
of African influences typical of the art deco movements and the 50s It is suitable in any room or
Ceramic, Fabric
Sold
H 126.5 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
4' Tall Vintage Floor Vase, Chinese, Blue & White, Ceramic, Display, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very tall vintage floor vase. A Chinese, blue and white ceramic display urn, dating to
Ceramic
Vintage Teal Floor Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Teal Floor Vase Add a pop of color and vintage vibes with the Teal Large Floor Vase
Clay
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 9.06 in
Anna-Lisa Thompson for Upsala-Ekeby Large Ceramic Floor Vase in Art Deco Style
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in København, Copenhagen
Anna-Lisa Thompson for Upsala-Ekeby large ceramic floor vase in Art Deco style, Sweden, mid-20th
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 9.85 in
Monumental Floor Vase of Stoneware, J. Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Moses Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Monumental floor vase of stoneware, Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Moses vase. Inspired by
Large and Rare Kähler, Denmark, Stoneware Floor Vase, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large and rare Kähler, Denmark, stoneware floor vase, 1930s. Designed by Svend Hammershøi
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 11.82 in L 16.54 in
Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, glazed stoneware floor vase decorated with flowers in blue shades, 1930s-1940s
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi, Glazed Floor Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. In perfect
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi, Glazed Floor Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. In perfect
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi, Glazed Floor Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi/Hammershoi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. In perfect
Jean Langlade French Ceramist, Large Floor Vase, Early 1900s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jean Langlade (1879-1928) French ceramist. Large floor vase, early 1900s. Beautiful glaze in many
Huge Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershoi, Glazed Floor Vase in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Huge Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershoi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. Beautiful uranium yellow
Kähler, Denmark, Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase in Modern Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, large glazed stoneware floor vase in modern design. 1940s. Stamped
Very Large Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Floor Vase in Ceramic, 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Very large Kähler, Denmark, glazed floor vase in ceramic, 1930s. In perfect condition. Beautiful
Huge Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, Glazed Floor Vase in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Huge Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. Beautiful uranium yellow
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, Glazed Floor Vase in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. In perfect condition
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, Glazed Floor Vase in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. Spherical shape. In
Rörstrand/Rorstrand Floor Vase in Faience, Glaze in Blue Tones
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand/Rorstrand floor vase in faience, glaze in blue tones. Measures: 41 cm. X 17 cm. In
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 7.09 in
Large, Impressive Danish Private Collection, Large Floor Vase, Soren Kongstrand
Located in København, Copenhagen
.) Soren Kongstrand 1872-1951) and Jens Petersen (1890-1956). Large floor vase, Soren Kongstrand
Svend Hammershøi, Kähler, Very Large Floor Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) for Kähler. Very large floor vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful
Ceramic
Sold
H 22.05 in Dm 11.42 in
Huge Kähler, Denmark, Glazed Ceramic Floor Vase, 1930s by Svend Hammershøi
Located in København, Copenhagen
Huge Kähler, Denmark, glazed ceramic floor vase, 1930s. Designed by Svend Hammershøi. Beautiful
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 13.78 in
Very Large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, Glazed Floor Vase in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Very large Kähler, Denmark, Svend Hammershøi, glazed floor vase in stoneware. Rare shape In
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, HAK, Large Floor Vase in Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, HAK. Large floor vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful orange uranium
Stoneware
Sold
H 16.54 in Dm 14.97 in
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler HAK, Colossal Floor Vase, Sgraffito Glazed Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Svend Hammershøi for Kähler, HAK. Colossal floor vase with sgraffito glazed stoneware. Beautiful
Stoneware
Sold
H 22.84 in Dm 14.97 in
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Colossal Floor Vase, Abraham Sacrifices Isac
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Colossal floor vase with handles in glazed ceramics. "Abraham
Ceramic
Alfred Renoleau, France, Large Floor Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1910s-1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Alfred Renoleau, France. Large floor vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful crystal glaze in shades of
Ceramic
Sold
H 18.9 in Dm 10.24 in
Kähler, Denmark, Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase in Modern Design, 1930-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, large glazed stoneware floor vase in modern design. 1930s-1940s. Cow Horn
Sold
H 23.23 in Dm 13.39 in
Kähler, Denmark, Huge Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase in Modern Design, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, huge glazed stoneware floor vase in modern design. 1930s-1940s. Cow horn
Sold
H 13.39 in Dm 8.67 in
Karl Hansen Reistrup for Kähler, Denmark, Large Floor Vase with Eagle's Beak
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karl Hansen Reistrup for Kähler, Denmark, large floor vase with eagle's beak, beautiful glaze
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 8.27 in
Kahler, Denmark, Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase in Modern Design, 1930s-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, large glazed stoneware floor vase in modern design, 1930s-1940s. cow horn glaze
Monumental Floor Urns by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These spectacularly oversized composite cast urns boast a height of 40 inches and a diameter of 26 inches. Fabricated in Glasurite, these urns feature brilliant inlays of ebony, moth...
Brass, Enamel
Huge Zanesville Art Deco Urn Pottery Arts & Crafts Oil Jar Floor Garden Vase
By Zanesville Stoneware Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Huge large vintage Zanesville pottery floor vase in great blue/green variegated glaze, circa 1930s
Pottery
Art Deco Stoneware Urn
By Trenton Potteries
Located in New York, NY
High style Art Deco stoneware urn, floor vase, cane or umbrella stand. This chic piece is marked
Pottery, Stoneware
Art Deco Floor Vase, Germany, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco floor vase is an original decorative object realized in the 1920s. Made in Germany
Copper
Sold
H 17.92 in Dm 14.97 in
Elegant 1930s Art Deco Floor Vase by Jerk Werkmäster, Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden
By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant and large 1930s Art Deco Floor Vase by Jerk Werkmäster , Nittsjö Keramik, Sweden. Very
Earthenware
Striped Art Deco Floor Vase in Glazed Ceramic
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A fine baluster shaped ceramic floor or large vase executed with black and creme white glazes in
Ceramic
Pair of Large French Art Deco Floor Vases, Roger Guerin
By Roger Guerin
Located in København, Copenhagen
Roger Guerin (1896-1954) A pair of large French Art Deco ceramic floor vases with blackberry stalks
Rare Art Deco Murano Blown Amber Floor Vase
Located in Westport, CT
Large and dramatic Murano amber glass trumpet- shaped vase with brass base and removable brass frog
Blown Glass
Monumental Danish Art Deco Pottery Floor Vase, 1930s
By Lyngby Porcelain
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large unique balloon shaped vase in grey craquele glaze decorated with hand-painted black motif's
Pottery
Large Italian Art Deco Style Ceramic Floor Vase with Bird of Paradise Handles
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
handles in the shape of birds of paradise stylized in the Art Deco manner.
Ceramic
Sold
H 20 in W 15 in D 9 in
Verdigris Metal and Mouth Blown Turquoise Pulegoso Glass Deco Modern Floor Vase
Located in Miami, FL
mounts. With inspiration from neoclassical Revival and Art Deco, a 1980 large Pulegoso iridescent glass
Metal
Large-Scale Floor Standing Glass Trumpet Vase
By Steuben Glass
Located in New York, NY
Impressive scale glass trumpet vase, 12.5 - D at top, thick walled (.25") construction, thick heavy
Glass
Kähler, Denmark, Large Glazed Stoneware Floor Vase, 1930-1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Kähler, Denmark, large glazed stoneware floor vase. 1930-1940s. Cow horn technique. Stamped
Monumental Ceramic Floor Vase by Herman August Kähler, Denmark, 1920s
By Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-sculpted ceramic floor vase or large vase hand painted (through a Cows-Horn) with black, brown
Pottery
Sold
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 9.06 in
Huge Manfred Frey Porcelain Kaiser Floor Vase Matt Bisque, West Germany 1970s
By Kaiser, Manfred Frey
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you may find a gorgeous, huge Op Art floor vase in white and sand, unglazed bisque
Porcelain
Sold
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Large White Blue Ceramic Floor Vase by Jean Talbot La Borne circa 1940
By jean talbot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Talbot - La Borne Large abstract ceramic floor vase by Jean Talbot Realised circa 1940
Ceramic
Pair Roseville Carnelian II Large Fantastic Drip Arts & Crafts Vases Floor
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Spectacular pair of Roseville Carnelian II vases with variegated green and blue drip glaze, circa
Pottery
Sold
H 26 in Dm 14 in
Galloway Terracotta Co Large Flambe Philadelphia Art Deco Pottery Floor Urn Vase
By Galloway Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Tall Galloway pottery floor vase in classically simple form and great flambe glaze with nice
Pottery
RRP CO Oil Jars McCoy Vases Mottled Blue Large Vintage Floor Pottery Urns, Pair
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of Robinson Ransbottom oil jar urns in terrific mottled blue monochrome glaze, circa 1940s. Measures: 15" high, 11" diameter. Excellent condition.
Stoneware
Sold
H 15 in Dm 12 in
Pair of RRP CO Oil Jars Vases Sky Blue Large Vintage American Floor Pottery Urns
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of Robinson Ransbottom oil jar urns in terrific sky blue monochrome glaze, circa 1930s. Measures: 15" high, 12" diameter. Excellent condition. Last image is the best color...
Stoneware
Art Deco Floor Vase by Kahler, Danmark
Located in Sheffield, MA
Great colors and form on this striking deco vase, which was originally drilled as a lamp.The
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog, Art Deco Globose Vase, Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1930s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
A globose vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. This vases was first presented at the Stockholm exhibition in 1930, that was the start for the functiona...
Ceramic
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.