At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese temple vase for your home. Each Chinese temple vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
ceramic,
porcelain and
metal. If you’re shopping for a Chinese temple vase, we have 53 options in-stock, while there are 29 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese temple vase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Chinese temple vase bearing
Mid-Century Modern or
Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese temple vase over the years, but those crafted by
Robert Kuo and
Samson & Cie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.