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Stoneware Vessel by Francesca Lindh for Arabia
Stoneware Vessel by Francesca Lindh for Arabia

Stoneware Vessel by Francesca Lindh for Arabia

By Arabia

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern hand-thrown, studio-made footed stoneware vessel with a rustic and textured

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom

Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom

By Mark Sturkenboom

Located in Geneve, CH

Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 45 x D 25 x H 30 cm Materials: Mouth

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom

Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom

By Mark Sturkenboom

Located in Geneve, CH

Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 60 x D 25 x H 30 cm Materials: Mouth

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom

Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom

By Mark Sturkenboom

Located in Geneve, CH

Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 75 cm Materials: Mouth

Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Boho Forrest Green and Terracotta Lidded Vessel
Vintage Boho Forrest Green and Terracotta Lidded Vessel

Vintage Boho Forrest Green and Terracotta Lidded Vessel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This lidded stoneware vessel has a deep, lustrous glaze that shifts between forest green and inky

Category

Late 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Three-Piece Collection of Diminutive Stoneware Vessels
Three-Piece Collection of Diminutive Stoneware Vessels

Three-Piece Collection of Diminutive Stoneware Vessels

By Otagiri Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

This three-piece collection of diminutive vessels includes an Otagiri Japan brown and orange glazed

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Accolay Pottery Vessel, Turquoise & Brown
Mid-Century Modern Accolay Pottery Vessel, Turquoise & Brown

Mid-Century Modern Accolay Pottery Vessel, Turquoise & Brown

By Accolay Pottery

Located in New York, NY

Large example of hand made Accolay pottery vessel featuring a speckeled glaze of Turquoise and Mink

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Wabi Sabi Primitive 19Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel
Large Wabi Sabi Primitive 19Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel

Large Wabi Sabi Primitive 19Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel

Located in London, GB

A black terracotta vessel from northern Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

facets. The object is comprised of 18 individual facets. It is finished in a black wax. Vessel No. 4 is

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs

Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs

By Höganäs Keramik, John Andersson

Located in Stockholm, SE

A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron
Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron

Geometric Vessel Sculpture Handmade Blackened and Waxed Iron

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

VESSEL NO. 5 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Blackened and waxed iron Mathematically designed and hand

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Iron

Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.1  by Alexandria Roby
Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.1  by Alexandria Roby

Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.1 by Alexandria Roby

Located in Geneve, CH

Stoneware, Distressed Vessel NO.2 by Alexandria Roby Dimensions: D 17.78 x H 20.32 cm Materials

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Otto Bauer for Holmegaard XXL Large Gulvase Vessels
Otto Bauer for Holmegaard XXL Large Gulvase Vessels

Otto Bauer for Holmegaard XXL Large Gulvase Vessels

By Otto Bauer, Holmegaard

Located in New York, NY

Pair of impressively scaled Scandinavian Modern XXL olive green vessels designed by Otto Brauer for

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal
Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal

Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This rare sculptural vessel hails from the traditional crafts of southern Morocco, crafted from

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Vases

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal
Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal

Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Crafted from hammered metal, this rare sculptural vessel originates from the traditional crafts of

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of James Parsons Smoked Glass Vessels Design
Pair of James Parsons Smoked Glass Vessels Design

Pair of James Parsons Smoked Glass Vessels Design

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a regal pair of smoked glass vessels with intricate design etching by

Category

Late 20th Century Vases

Materials

Smoked Glass

Antique Islamic Lidded Copper Repoussé Vessel
Antique Islamic Lidded Copper Repoussé Vessel

Antique Islamic Lidded Copper Repoussé Vessel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique Islamic Repoussé Lidded Copper Vessel 9 h x 12 Original vintage condition Refer to all

Category

Early 20th Century Islamic Jars

Materials

Copper

Rare Large Sculpture - Vessel Made of Hammered Metal
Rare Large Sculpture - Vessel Made of Hammered Metal

Rare Large Sculpture - Vessel Made of Hammered Metal

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Dating back to the 1970s, this rare sculptural vessel is crafted from hammered metal in the

Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Vases

Materials

Metal

20th Century Turkish Olive Vessel, Patinated Clay, Rustic Style
20th Century Turkish Olive Vessel, Patinated Clay, Rustic Style

20th Century Turkish Olive Vessel, Patinated Clay, Rustic Style

By George Lamiè

Located in Atlanta, GA

This sculptural vessel by Maison Lamiè Studio captures the quiet drama of ancient Turkish ceramics

Category

2010s American Rustic Vases

Materials

Clay, Plaster

James Bearden Brutalist Steel and Enamel Sculpture Vessel
James Bearden Brutalist Steel and Enamel Sculpture Vessel

James Bearden Brutalist Steel and Enamel Sculpture Vessel

By James Bearden

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A striking brutalist torch cut steel, and glass enamel vessel sculpture by the noted Des Moines

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Vases

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase / Vessel, 1940s
Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase / Vessel, 1940s

Spanish Green Terracotta Bottle Vase / Vessel, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching vase in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed urn vase in green terracotta. Long neck and swollen body with engraved dot details at the bottom part El...

Category

20th Century Spanish Folk Art Vases

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Pottery

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus
Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus

Italian Marble Vessel with Brass Inset Bowl, Apparatus

By APPARATUS

Located in Tulsa, OK

Neo Vessel Nero Kinitra by Apparatus Made of Italian marble with a brass inset bowl, this vessel

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall
Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall

Antique Hand-Built Stoneware Vessel, Textured Relief, 20" Tall

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking antique stoneware vessel is a powerful example of hand-built ceramic craftsmanship

Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Rib 12X Thin Burgundy Cornice Vessel by Lenny Stopp
Rib 12X Thin Burgundy Cornice Vessel by Lenny Stopp

Rib 12X Thin Burgundy Cornice Vessel by Lenny Stopp

Located in Geneve, CH

Rib 12X Thin Burgundy Cornice Vessel by Lenny Stopp Dimensions: D 12 x H 30 cm Materials: Alpha

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Other

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1396 KUWABATA Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1396 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1396 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1387 KUWABATA Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1387 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1387 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1390 MODULE Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1390 MODULE Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1390 MODULE Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay N-1237 KUWABATA Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay N-1237 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay N-1237 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1380 KUWABATA Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1380 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1380 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1416 Gongkai Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1416 Gongkai Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1416 Gongkai Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-0920 Berbère Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-0920 Berbère Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-0920 Berbère Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1256 Gongkai Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1256 Gongkai Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1256 Gongkai Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1380 KUWABATA Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1380 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1380 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1412 Module Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1412 Module Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1412 Module Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-1321 Gongkai Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-1321 Gongkai Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-1321 Gongkai Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1349 BOBO Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1349 BOBO Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1349 BOBO Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1391 KUWABATA Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1391 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1391 KUWABATA Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1382 Gongkai Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1382 Gongkai Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay V-1382 Gongkai Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-1402 Berbère Series Vessel
Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-1402 Berbère Series Vessel

Contemporary Vocanic Clay W-1402 Berbère Series Vessel

Located in 1204, CH

At its core, my work rejects the idea of perfection. Being free of flaws and defects directly contradicts my idea of freedom of expression, and I see my work as a vehicle for communi...

Category

2010s Belgian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sympoiesis No 97 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee
Sympoiesis No 97 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Sympoiesis No 97 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Sympoiesis no 97 vessel by Studio Viv Lee Unique and signed Dimensions: W 27 x D 11 x H 37.5 cm

Category

2010s Scottish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sympoiesis No 99 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee
Sympoiesis No 99 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Sympoiesis No 99 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Sympoiesis no 99 vessel by Studio Viv Lee Unique and signed Dimensions: W 26.5 x D 10.5 x H 26.5

Category

2010s Scottish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sympoiesis No 103 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee
Sympoiesis No 103 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Sympoiesis No 103 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Sympoiesis no 103 vessel by Studio Viv Lee Unique and Signed Dimensions: W 20.5 x D 11.5 x H 31.5

Category

2010s Scottish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Sympoiesis No 98 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee
Sympoiesis No 98 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Sympoiesis No 98 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Sympoiesis No 98 vessel by Studio Viv Lee Unique and Signed Dimensions: W 22 x D 10 x H 28 cm

Category

2010s Scottish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Sympoiesis No 104 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee
Sympoiesis No 104 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Sympoiesis No 104 Vessel by Studio Viv Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Sympoiesis No 104 vessel by Studio Viv Lee. Unique and Signed Dimensions: W 17.5 x D 13 x H 25.5

Category

2010s Scottish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Bamboo Vessel
Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Bamboo Vessel

Early 20th Century Japanese Hand-Carved Bamboo Vessel

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th century Japanese hand carved Bamboo Vessel in great vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vases

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century
Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Japanese Decorative Vessel, Japan, Wabi Sabi, Early 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

Japanese vessel with rounded body and slender neck, the form recalls both sake bottles and flower

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Hammered Copper Lotus Lidded Vessel
Moroccan Hammered Copper Lotus Lidded Vessel

Moroccan Hammered Copper Lotus Lidded Vessel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Beautiful Moroccan Hammered Copper Lidded Jar Container Lotus motif unmarked 18 h x 18 w x 15 diameter Preowned vintage. Patina present Refer to images listed

Category

Mid-20th Century Islamic Urns

Materials

Copper

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Organic-shaped vessel
Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Organic-shaped vessel

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist. Organic-shaped vessel

Located in København, Copenhagen

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Organic-shaped vessel glazed with shiny

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Noir Grecian Vessel by George Lamiè, Organic Modern Design
Noir Grecian Vessel by George Lamiè, Organic Modern Design

Noir Grecian Vessel by George Lamiè, Organic Modern Design

By George Lamiè

Located in Atlanta, GA

An ode to contrast and quiet drama, the Noir Grecian Vessel by Maison Lamiè is a sculptural

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Plaster

Decorated Pewter Lidded Vessel, Norway, 1950s
Decorated Pewter Lidded Vessel, Norway, 1950s

Decorated Pewter Lidded Vessel, Norway, 1950s

By Brodrene Mylius Silver, Georg Jensen, Mogens Ballin

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian midcentury modern pewter jar with abstract dotted relief decorations and smooth top lid. Manufactured by the Mylius Brothers on the Norwegian island of Kragerø, circa 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Metal, Tin, Pewter

Miniature Art Nouveau Diskometal Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Miniature Art Nouveau Diskometal Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Miniature Art Nouveau Diskometal Vessels by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Miniature Diskometal Vessels made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. * Set (2) of miniature diskometal

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Metal

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century
Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

Shigaraki Tsubo Ceramic Vessel, Edo Style, Glazed, Japan, 18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese ceramic vessel from Shiga, Japan. This piece gains its unique glaze and irregularities

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Esse Vessel by Dust and Form
Unique Esse Vessel by Dust and Form

Unique Esse Vessel by Dust and Form

Located in Geneve, CH

white glaze) Charcoal (matte black glaze). The esse vessel is intended to balance stillness and tension

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Black Vessels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of black vessels available for sale. The range of distinct black vessels — often made from ceramic, glass and metal — can elevate any home. Find 5419 antique and vintage black vessels at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 1289 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black vessels have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of black vessels to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco black vessels are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made black vessels over the years, but those made by Venini, Rörstrand and Gunnar Nylund are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Black Vessels?

Prices for black vessels start at $28 and top out at $212,852 with the average selling for $1,200.

Finding the Right Vases for You

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.