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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2010s Swedish Modern Pillows and Throws
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
2010s European Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Figurative Sculptures
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Pine
Vintage 1920s English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Canvas, Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and J...
Lead
Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Georgian Fireplaces and...
Statuary Marble, Marble
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Pitchers
Stoneware, Pottery
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Hardwood, Olive
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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