An assortment of continental vases is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct continental vases — often made from
metal,
ceramic and
porcelain — can elevate any home. Continental vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of continental vases to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Art Deco,
Art Nouveau and
Neoclassical continental vases are of considerable interest. Continental vases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
David Andersen,
Ferdinand Gerbing and
Hanau are consistently popular.
Prices for continental vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, continental vases begin at $225 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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.
