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Austro Hungarian Vase

19th Century Pair of Austro-Hungarian Vases in Silver Gilt with Gemstones
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of small Etruscan-shaped vases. Austro-Hungarian craftsmanship from the 19th century in silver
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Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Silver

Vintage Austro-Hungarian Tankard, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Tankard is a precious decorative object realized in 19th century. Very elegant silver jug with handle. The jug is embossed and chiseled with decorative motifs. Finely d...
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Vases

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare Silver Mug Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE SILVER MUG Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century in relief silver with mug with polychrome enamels
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Vases

Materials

Silver

Ship in Silver Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century in the Manner of Ludwig Pollitzer
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
SHIP IN SILVER Austro-Hungarian, 19th Century in the manner of Ludwig Pollitzer. In metal and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Vases

Materials

Silver

Pair Of Moser Vases
By Moser
Located in New Orleans, LA
band and remains exceptional in both quality and artistry. Encouraged by the Austro-Hungarian
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Bohemian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair Of Moser Vases
Pair Of Moser Vases
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Nouveau terracotta vase by Friedrich Goldscheider
By Friedrich Goldscheider
Located in Lisbon, PT
. Incercicled with deep adorned naturalistic foliage and floral patterns. An example of the Austro Hungarian
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Bronze Vase Gustav Gurschner circa 1912 Patinated Austrian Jugendstil
By Gustave Gurschner, K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
, patinated Key words: Austrian, Vienna, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna Secession, Imperial Foundry, Celtic
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Bronze

Czech Secessionist Art Nouveau 1920 Tall Vase in Biscuit White Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
was originated mostly in the Austro Hungarian Empire, countries such Austria and Hungary
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Glass Vase Loetz Cytisus Decoration Blue Orange Gold, circa 1902, Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Austrian Jugendstil glass vase Johann Loetz Witwe blue orange gold circa 1902 "Cytisus Neuroth
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Glass

Moser 1900 Czech Bohemian Art Nouveau Tall Etched Glass Vase with 24kt Gilding
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Miami, FL
during the Austro-Hungarian Empire period, circa 1900. Crafted in etched glass and decorated with
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Gold

Rare Riessner and Kessel Amphora Ceramic Art Nouveau Pottery Basket
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
from the well known ceramic factory Amphora of Riessner & Kessel in Turn-Teplitz. Made in the Austro
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Early 20th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vaso con Piatto in Cristallo Decoro Blu e Oro Austroungarico Inizio 1800
Located in Milan, IT
floral gilt and blue decorations. Of Mitteleuropean Austro-Hungarian origin, the provenance is a
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Directoire Jars

Materials

Crystal

Rare Danish L. Hjorth Large Lidded Jar Oxblood Red Glaze Man & Dog Motif ca 1930
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth, Gertrud Kudielka, Jais Nielsen, Axel Salto
Located in Aarhus C, DK
part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The World War I made it difficult for her to acquire an artistic
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Gold brooch with diamonds, quartz and flower motif, Austria-Hungary, 1872-1922
Located in Chorzów, PL
hallmarks has been preserved on the reverse of the brooch - a fox head hallmarked in the Austro-Hungarian
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Pair of Austrian Continental Silver Vases
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Austro-Hungarian silver vases has rolled edges and exquisite floral decoration
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vase Loetz , Style : Art Nouveau , Bohemia, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
in the Sušice district in South-West Bohemia, which belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire until
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Secessionist Porcelain Vase by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
By Serapis Fayence Wahliss, Karl Klaus
Located in Chicago, US
to the K.K. Austro-Hungarian factory that had closed in 1864. With new designers, like Karl Klaus
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vase Loetz sign: Czecho Slovakia , Style : Art Nouveau , Bohemia, circa 1920
By Loetz Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Klostermühle, near Rejštejn in the Sušice district in South-West Bohemia, which belonged to the Austro
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Loetz sign: Czecho Slovakia , Style : Art Nouveau , Bohemia, circa 1920
By Loetz Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Klostermühle, near Rejštejn in the Sušice district in South-West Bohemia, which belonged to the Austro
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Early-20th Century Bronze Vase Entitled "Fée des Bois" by Charles Korschann
By Charles Korschann
Located in London, GB
part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire but a constituent part of Czecho-Slovakia after the First World War
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1925 Viennese Oil Painting Interior Still Life with Porcelain Vase, Tapestry Rug
Located in Surfside, FL
Kuttenberg, Czech Lands, Austro-Hungarian Empire, died in 1952 (I have also seen the date recorded as 1933
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1920s Symbolist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bronze Sculpture Gustav Gurschner circa 1904 Patinated Austrian Jugendstil
By K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien, Gustave Gurschner
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
with “GURSCHNER” on the side bronze, cast, patinated Key words: Austrian, Vienna, Austro-Hungarian
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Charles Korschann Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Nude
By Charles Korschann
Located in Dallas, TX
to Moravia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire but a constituent part of Czecho-Slovakia after
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Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
to the Imperial Russian family by the Austro-Hungarian Royal family. Its design is inspired by
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

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Large Mid Century Vase by Zsolnay, Hungary, 1970s
By Zsolnay
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
, which is proven by nothing more than the many beautiful buildings built in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy
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Located in Elswick, GB
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Glass

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By Pallme König
Located in Hudson, NY
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By Amphora
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
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Located in Englewood, NJ
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Austro Hungarian Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal austro Hungarian vase for your home. A austro Hungarian vase — often made from metal, ceramic and silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer austro Hungarian vase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right austro Hungarian vase, those designed in Art Nouveau, Baroque and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made austro Hungarian vase over the years, but those crafted by Loetz Glass, Charles Korschann and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Austro Hungarian Vase?

Prices for a austro Hungarian vase start at $884 and top out at $23,720 with the average selling for $4,326.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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