There is a range of carved alabaster vases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved alabaster vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
stone,
alabaster and
metal. Find 39 antique and vintage carved alabaster vases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Carved alabaster vases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Carved alabaster vases are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Neoclassical,
Arts and Crafts and
Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Carved alabaster vases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Achille Salvagni,
Fabio Gnessi and
Angelo Mangiarotti are consistently popular.
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.