Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Underlay Chinese Altar Vase with Scalloped Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer with gold-leaf underlay vintage Chinese altar vase from the mid 20th century with
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Gold Leaf
Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Underlay Chinese Altar Vase with Scalloped Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer with gold-leaf underlay vintage Chinese altar vase from the mid 20th century with
Gold Leaf
Blue and White Chinese Altar Vase with Light Celadon Tint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An elegant Chinese blue and white altar vase featuring auspicious objects rendered in deep cobalt
Porcelain
$975
H 19 in Dm 7.5 in
Vintage Oxblood Glazed Chinese Altar Vases with Unglazed Rims, Sold Individually
Located in Yonkers, NY
Our vintage oxblood glazed colored altar vases from the mid 20th century make for striking
Ceramic
Blue and White Chinese Altar Vase with Dragon and Phoenix Design, Celadon Tint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This tall Chinese porcelain altar vase is decorated in classic blue and white with a subtle celadon
Porcelain
Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Crackle Celadon Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with celadon crackle finish and flaring
Porcelain
Crackle Blue Chinese Vintage Vase
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese altar vase from the mid 20th century with blue crackle décor. Embrace an air of
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Altar Vase with Double Happiness Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
This tall blue and white Chinese altar vase features a boldly hand-painted double happiness motif
Porcelain
White Vintage Vase Curved Body & Flared Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blanc de Chine altar vase from the mid 20th century, with flaring neck
Porcelain
$1,375 / set
H 18.5 in W 9 in D 8.25 in
Pair of Dark Blue and Gold Vintage Vases with Intricate Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese cobalt blue and gold porcelain altar vases with scrolling foliage and
Porcelain
Large Chinese Archaistic Black Patina Bronze Altar Vase
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chinese bronze vase with decoration in the Archaistic style and dragon mythical beast loop handles.
Bronze
$1,500 / item
H 35.25 in Dm 12 in
Chinese Vintage Oxblood Altar Vase with Flaring Neck, Several Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage oxblood altar vase from the mid-20th century, with flaring neck. We currently
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Altar Vase with Immortal Figures and Celadon Tint
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall and finely potted Chinese porcelain altar vase, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue on a
Porcelain
$2,250
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Chinese Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with floral décor and gilt
Ceramic
Vintage Charcoal Lidded Altar Vase with Stylized Acorn Finial
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage charcoal altar lidded vase with stylized acorn top and tapering lines. Exuding a sense of
Ceramic
19th Century White Altar Vase with Silver Floral Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty antique altar vase from the 19th century with beautiful silver floral designs that
Ceramic
Vintage Altar Vase with Yellow Crackle Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with yellow crackle finish and flaring neck
Ceramic
Large Oxblood Glazed Ceramic Altar Vase with Flaring Neck, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage oxblood altar vase with flaring neck. This large vintage oxblood altar vase
Ceramic
Ceremonial Altar Vase with Crackled Blue Glaze and Decorative Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large ceremonial altar vase with crackled blue patina. This striking ceremonial altar vase
Ceramic
Qing 19th Century Altar Vase with Hand-Painted Flowers and Birds
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-painted altar vase from the 19th century, with birds, flowers and tree
Ceramic
Large Vintage Altar Vase with Grey Crackle Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage extra large grey altar vase from the mid 20th century, with crackle finish
Ceramic
Oversized Vintage Altar Vase with Blanc de Chine Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized Chinese vintage blanc de Chine altar vase from the mid 20th century, with discreet
Porcelain
$1,375 / set
H 25 in Dm 11.5 in
Tall and Slender Vintage White Porcelain Elephant Handles Altar Vases, Near Pair
Located in Yonkers, NY
A very near pair of white porcelain tall and slender vintage altar vases with elephant handles
Porcelain
Qing Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period porcelain altar vase from the 19th century with hand-painted figures
Porcelain
Carved Celadon Porcelain Altar Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Chinese altar piece, accented by hand carved designs over the entire body of the vase. This vase is a
Porcelain
Chinese Lidded Altar Vase with Green Celadon Glaze and Guardian Lion Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese altar lidded vase from the mid 20th century with green celadon glaze, guardian
Ceramic
$2,800
H 8.25 in Dm 4.25 in
Chinese Bronze Dragon Vase with Arrow Handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A well cast and powerful Chinese dragon bronze altar vase with arrow handles, Qing Dynasty, 18th
Bronze
Unavailable
H 15 in Dm 7 in
Pair of Glazed Altar Vase Famille Rose Sectional Gu Vases Pink Mauve Green
Located in Monterey, CA
Pair of glazed Famille Rose sectional Gu vases Flowers vines Material: Ceramic Origin: China
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Covered Altar Vases with Lavender Patina and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of contemporary Chinese covered altar vases with lavender patina and guardian lions. Created
Ceramic
Large Chinese Jade Vase with Crackled Celadon Finish and Decorative Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs. Created in China during the end of the 20th century, this large altar jade vase charms us with
Jade
Chinese Archaistic Bronze "Arrow" Vase, Hu, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive and well cast Chinese archaistic bronze altar vase, hu, Republic Period (1911 to 1949
Bronze
Chinese Vintage Celadon Color Altar Vase with Bud Top and Crackle Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese celadon color altar vase with hexagonal lid, bud top, tapering lines and elegant
Ceramic
Near Pair of Chinese Antique Blue and White Porcelain Altar Vases
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of antique Chinese porcelain altar vases with hand painted blue motifs. Capturing our
Porcelain
Antique Oriental Chinese Dragon Bronze Altar Archaistic Vase
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Chinese bronze altar vase decorated in the Archaistic style with mythical beast loop handles and a
Bronze
Chinese Contemporary Oxblood Altar Vases with Tall Necks, Sold Individually
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese contemporary oxblood altar vase with dark patina and tall neck. We currently have two
Ceramic
Chinese Imari Style Porcelain Altar Vase with Orange, Blue and Green Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Imari style vintage altar porcelain vase from the mid 20th century with blue underglaze
Porcelain
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.