Calyx Krater
Mid-20th Century American Vases
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century English Classical Greek Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Malachite, Ormolu
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Planters, Cache...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns
Terracotta
Early 20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns
Terracotta
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Urns
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Neoclassical Vases
Vintage 1950s Italian Urns
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepots and...
Stoneware
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Barware
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Vases
Malachite, Bronze
Antique 1890s Hellenistic Urns
Terracotta
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepots and ...
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Gold
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Walnut
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Pottery
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Centerpieces
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vid...
Stoneware
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars
Wood
Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut, Paint
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.
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