Vintage Art Deco Malachite Glass “Ingrid” Vase After Artur Pleva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" vase is a true collector's treasure. Molded in deep emerald green with swirling marbled tones, the vase
Glass
Artur Pleva Curt Schlevogt Art Deco Malachite Glass Vase
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Artur Pleva for Curt Schlevogt. The vase combines polished and matted elements with four semi clad
Artur Pleva Curt Schlevogt Art Deco, Malachite Glass Vase
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Jupiter, FL
designed by Artur Pleva for Curt Schlevogt. The vase combines polished and matted elements with four semi
Malachite
Art Deco Malachite Glass Vase by Artur Pleva for Curt Schlevogt, 1930s
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Budapest, HU
Artur Pleva for Curt Schlevogt. The vase combines polished and matted elements with four semi-clad
Glass
$783
H 3.94 in Dm 9.06 in
1 'of 2' Petite Murano Amber Flushmount Wall Light by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful round murano flushmount or Wall light by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Amber Murano fixture on a brass base with three brass screws. High q...
Brass
Poul Henningsen Large Copper Artichoke Pendant Light, by Louis Poulsen
By Louis Poulsen, Poul Henningsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Henningsen PH Artichoke Pendant Light, produced by Louis Poulsen large size in copper, 72 leaves The large 'PH Artichoke' copper chandelier by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen...
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
Christopher Guy “ Vanity Fair” dressing table
By Christopher Guy
Located in Charleston, SC
Custom made Christopher Guy “vanity Fair” dressing table in a Java Café Varnish and Black Sea Silver Leaf finish. Retails at $6,101 plus shipping. Sophisticated and elegant mahogany ...
Silver Leaf
$1,600 / item
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Bar Table Lamp, Contemporary Lamp, Verdigris, Brass, Alabaster by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
BAR is a table lamp by Kalin Asenov. Alabaster base, verdigris patina, and column, supporting a brass dome. Every piece is made to order which allows us to create variations in d...
Marble, Brass
$5,850
H 31.75 in W 86 in D 32.5 in
18th Century Blue Painted Library Refectory Table Console, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome baroque library table with one drawer has a scalloped skirt, heavily turned legs and traditional stretchers between the legs. The base has an aged and distressed blue p...
Pine, Paint
$8,673 / item
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Light Blue Dorsoduro Chest of Drawers. This beautiful piece echoes the sweetness of those still s...
Wood
Pair of Italian Leaves Chandeliers, Barovier & Toso Style, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Budapest, HU
Pair of beautiful and huge Italian Murano chandeliers each composed of 52 splendid transparent glasses that give a very elegant look. The glasses of this chandelier are real works of...
Murano Glass
$1,024 / item
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Carl Fagerlund sconces glass and Brass for Orrefors Sweden 1960
By Carl Fagerlund
Located in Paris, IDF
Wall lights by Carl Fagerlund for Orrefor made in Sweden around 1960 Cast glass mounted on Brass with brass shaped screw fixing. Good condition. electrical function not tested. Pri...
Brass
Horse's Head Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
A magnificent and iconic piece that merges art and design, this gypsum sculpture will make a refined statement when showcased in any traditional or modern interior alike. A meticulou...
Other
Ceramic Bird Sculpture, France, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Glazed ceramic bird sculpture from France.
Ceramic
Josef Öfner Austrian Art Nouveau Bust of Ophelia
By Josef Öfner
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust of Ophelia by Josef O¨fner. Like the sculpture of Maurice Bouval, O¨fner depicts Ophelia as a sleeping woman adorned with flowers. The scul...
Bronze
60s 70s Lamp Light Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass Hillebrand
By Hillebrand
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s Lamp Light Plafoniere Flush Mount Ice Glass Hillebrand 60s Object: plafoniere Manufacturer: Hillebrand Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: Dia...
Metal, Brass
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.