Find many varieties of an authentic donkey vase available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
earthenware, every donkey vase was constructed with great care. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage donkey vase you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the donkey vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each donkey vase bearing
mid-century modern,
Art Nouveau or
Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made donkey vase over the years, but those crafted by
Guido Gambone,
Coralla Maiuri and
Delphin Massier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a donkey vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $158 and can go as high as $9,739, while the average can fetch as much as $2,559.
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.