Distel Amsterdam
Early 20th Century Dutch Vases
Earthenware
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Vases
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Dutch Vases
Pottery
Early 20th Century Dutch Vases
Pottery
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ceramics
Ceramic
People Also Browsed
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Coral
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Tapestries
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Enamel, Silver
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Danish Industrial Bottles
Glass
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Decorative Art
Majolica
20th Century Afghan Natural Specimens
Lapis Lazuli
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Vases
Art Glass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
Finding the Right Vases for You
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.
Read More
How a Craving for Color Revolutionized Glass
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
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.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.