How do I date glass vases?

To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.

What is a fluted glass vase?

A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.

How are glass vases made?

Glass vases are typically made by glass-blowing. Although techniques vary, glass-blowing generally involves heating glass components to very high temperatures to liquefy them. Then, artisans blow air into the glass through a long tube to shape it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of glass vases from some of the world's top sellers.

How do I identify a Viking glass vase?

To identify a Viking glass vase, first search the piece for a maker's mark that displays the Viking name. Because the manufacturer often used foil stamps to mark its work, older pieces may be missing their identifying labels. Should you not find a mark, browse Viking glass catalogues shared on trusted online resources, looking for images that match your vase. For further help identifying unmarked glassware, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Viking glass vases.

How do you identify a Murano glass vase?

To identify a Murano glass vase, see if you can find a stamp or tag on the bottom or interior. Murano is a Venetian island home to dozens of glassmakers rather than a single brand. As a result, authentic Murano glass vases may feature a variety of markings. Researching the specific marks found on your vase can help you determine if it originated from Murano. For unmarked pieces, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer due to the large number of knockoffs. Find a selection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?

To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.

How can I tell if I have a swung glass vase?

To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a Murano glass vase is real?

To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

Austrian Glass Vases

Iridescent Vase

Loetz Vase Art Nouveau

Egermann Ruby Or Yellow Antique Glass

$1,595

Johann Lötz Witwe Art Nouveau Tango Vase Execution 165 Blue-Violet, Austria 1916

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Model-blown body, trumpet-shaped with flared rim, constriction in the lower section, melted nodus and outwardly curved base, the object is divided into two colour areas by a wavy lin...

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Glass

Recent Sales

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Loetz Austrian Art Glass Vase with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Loetz Glass

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Art Nouveau period Loetz Vase with silver overlay

Materials

Leather, Glass

Toschka Deco Vase, Austria, 1950s

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in

Toschka Deco Vase, Austria, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

Toschka deco vase, Austria, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wicker, Glass

Loetz Onyx Marbled Glass Vase with Enamel and Gilded Neck, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 4.53 in Dm 8.27 in

Loetz Onyx Marbled Glass Vase with Enamel and Gilded Neck, circa 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in CANNES, FR

A refined Art Nouveau marbled glass vase attributed to Johann Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, circa 1900. This piece is executed in the celebrated “Onyx” décor, featuring vivid swirls of crims...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

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Enamel

Lötz Witwe / Hans Ofner Austrian Art glass vase c. 1920

Unavailable

H 4.25 in Dm 4.25 in

Lötz Witwe / Hans Ofner Austrian Art glass vase c. 1920

By Hans Ofner, Lötz Witwe Glaswerks

Located in New York, NY

HANS OFNER attr. (1880-1939) Austria JOH. LÖTZ WITWE Klostermühle, Bohemia Vase c. 1920 Handblown cobalt glass with undulating metallic chartreuse bands, four applied glass...

Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase

Unavailable

H 10.63 in Dm 5.52 in

Art Nouveau Loetz Papillon Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Elswick, GB

Large Loetz iridescent glass vase in the Papillon décor – cobalt blue on blue.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Candia Papillon Very Early Loetz Vase

Unavailable

H 12.01 in Dm 5.91 in

Candia Papillon Very Early Loetz Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

The shape of this vase was already documented in 1897. However, the Candia Papillon decor was not developed until 1899. Still conformist to the concept of shape of the 19th century t...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Jugendstil Stained Glass Vase with Gold Applications, Austria, circa 1910

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Jugendstil Stained Glass Vase with Gold Applications, Austria, circa 1910

Located in 10629, DE

Exquisite Jugendstil stained glass vase with gold applications, made in Austria, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Stained Glass

19th Century Medici Maron Loetz Vase

Unavailable

H 4.53 in

19th Century Medici Maron Loetz Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Niederrussback, AT

This vase is beautiful example of a creation of Loetz with the Medici decoration. The Medici decoration genre was invented in the year 1902. Silberkröselzungen were applied on differ...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Lötz Vase, ca. 1900

Unavailable

H 10.16 in

Lötz Vase, ca. 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Vase, around 1900 Cobalt blue grounding, the colourless covering layer being delicately spun in white veined silver yellow, the threads being drawn in wavy lines to a rib model, red...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Johann Loetz Witwe Early Signed Phaenomen Vase, 1899s

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Johann Loetz Witwe Early Signed Phaenomen Vase, 1899s

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the use of bright, colourful decorations later to be known as Phenomen Genres. In the l...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Lötz Vase with Papillon Décor

Unavailable

H 9.65 in

Lötz Vase with Papillon Décor

By Loetz Glass

Located in Vienna, AT

Colourless glass, blue underlayering Decor: Papillon H 24.5 cm cf for the decor: Helmut Ricke [et al.], Lötz: Böhmisches Glas 1880-1940. Vol. 1: Werkmonographie, Munich 1989, ill....

Loetz Victorian Bohemian Alpengruen-(Blue/GreenGlass) Vase Enamelled With Birds

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Loetz Victorian Bohemian Alpengruen-(Blue/GreenGlass) Vase Enamelled With Birds

By Loetz Glass

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Loetz Alpengruen vase blue shading to green decorated with enamelled and gilded branches and birds with amber and red beads 1893. It has enamellers codes to base for this...

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Enameled, Jeweled and Gilt Cut Glass Vase Austrian. circa 1900

Unavailable

H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in

Enameled, Jeweled and Gilt Cut Glass Vase Austrian. circa 1900

By Moser Glassworks

Located in New York, NY

In Egyptian revival motif.

Materials

Art Glass

$1,151

H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in

Rare French Art Nouveau Brass and Opalescent Glass Cachepot, Late 19th Century

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An exceptionally elegant French Art Nouveau cachepot, dating from the late 19th century, featuring a striking "whiplash" brass structure and rare opalescent glass. The frame appears ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

$300

H 6.3 in Dm 3.15 in

Emile Gallé style art glass vase in yellow shades. 20 c.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Emile Gallé style art glass vase in yellow shades. 20 c. Measures: 16 cm. x 8 cm. Signed unclear. In perfect condition.

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Glass

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Austrian Glass Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Austrian glass vases available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Austrian glass vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and metal. Find 1258 antique and vintage Austrian glass vases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 26 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Austrian glass vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Austrian glass vases made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Austrian glass vases over the years, but those made by Loetz Glass, Johann Lötz Witwe and Ettore Sottsass are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Austrian Glass Vases?

Austrian glass vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,811, while the lowest priced sells for $92 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.

Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Austrian Glass Vases

How do I date glass vases?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.
What is a fluted glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.
How are glass vases made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Glass vases are typically made by glass-blowing. Although techniques vary, glass-blowing generally involves heating glass components to very high temperatures to liquefy them. Then, artisans blow air into the glass through a long tube to shape it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of glass vases from some of the world's top sellers.
How do I identify a Viking glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify a Viking glass vase, first search the piece for a maker's mark that displays the Viking name. Because the manufacturer often used foil stamps to mark its work, older pieces may be missing their identifying labels. Should you not find a mark, browse Viking glass catalogues shared on trusted online resources, looking for images that match your vase. For further help identifying unmarked glassware, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Viking glass vases.
How do you identify a Murano glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify a Murano glass vase, see if you can find a stamp or tag on the bottom or interior. Murano is a Venetian island home to dozens of glassmakers rather than a single brand. As a result, authentic Murano glass vases may feature a variety of markings. Researching the specific marks found on your vase can help you determine if it originated from Murano. For unmarked pieces, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer due to the large number of knockoffs. Find a selection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
How can I tell if I have a swung glass vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a Murano glass vase is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.

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