$472
H 9.85 in Dm 6.7 in
Vintage 1960s Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
$460
H 7.88 in Dm 5.91 in
Colorful Abstract Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany 1950s
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
$593
H 7.88 in Dm 4.93 in
Set of 3 Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany 1960s
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
: Franz Schwaderlapp Decade: 1960s Description: Original vintage 1960s pottery ceramic
Ceramic, Pottery
$975 / set
H 1 in W 23 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Hand Painted Franz Mehlem Signed Porcelain Fish Platter & 10 Plates
By Franz Anton Mehlem
Located in Hopewell, NJ
beautiful colors Handmade by Franz Anton Mehlem, a German pottery manufacturer. Mehlem produced in Bonn
Pottery
$2,033Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.45 in W 12.6 in D 7.09 in
German Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture Figurine After Franz Marc
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
also known as "Grazing Horses IV" by Franz Marc, dating to the 1930s/40s. The sculpture features sleek
Ceramic, Pottery
$472
H 9.65 in Dm 6.7 in
Colorful Abstract BAMBOO Ceramic Pottery Vase by EIWA Ceramics, Germany 1950s
By Sawa Ceramic, Franz Schwaderlapp
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: EIWA Ceramic, Germany Decade: 1950s Description
Ceramic, Pottery
Ceramic Blue Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bottle-shaped vase realized by Franz Anton Mehlem pottery factory in Bonn, Germany, in the late
Ceramic
$423
H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in
Multi-Color Ceramic Pottery Vase, Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany 1960
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
$266
H 7.88 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage 1960s Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz Schwaderlapp
Ceramic, Pottery
German Art Noveau Pottery Vase by Franz Anton Mehlem
By Franz Anton Mehlem
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
hand-painted in beautiful colors. Handmade by Franz Anton Mehlem a German pottery manufacturer. Mehlem
Pottery
1960s Large German Sawa Ceramic Pottery Vase
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in London, England
Large vintage pottery ceramic floor vase designed by Franz Schwaderlapp and produced by Sawa
Pottery
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 5.52 in
1960s Sgrafitto Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 7.49 in Dm 5.52 in
Vintage 1960s Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 9.85 in Dm 7.09 in
Large Abstract Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany, 1950s
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 9.06 in
Large Ceramic Pottery Floor Vase by Sawa Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany, 1950s
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 15.75 in Dm 10.24 in
Extra Large Ceramic Pottery Vase by Sawa Ceramic Franz Schwaderlapp, Germany
By Franz Schwaderlapp, Sawa Ceramic
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Pottery ceramic vase Producer: Sawa Ceramic, Germany Design: Franz
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique Royal Bonn Hand Painted Portrait Vase Signed Muller
By Royal Bonn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
both painted and impressed markings; Royal Bonn FM Germany and the mark of Franz Anton Mehlems pottery.
Porcelain
Stunning Royal Bonn Antique Vases, Ceramic, Germany, 1890s
By Royal Bonn
Located in Bastogne, BE
century. Made by Franz Anton Mehlem, these impressive vases stand on a wide rounded leg and have a
Ceramic
Toshiko Takeazu Moon Pot in Blue and White, circa 1970s
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Phoenix, AZ
porcelain works, Ms. Takaezu blended the expressive bravura of painters like Jackson Pollock and Franz Kline
Clay
$786
H 3.94 in Dm 9.06 in
1 'of 2' Petite Murano Amber Flushmount Wall Light by Hillebrand, Germany, 1970s
By Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 2 wonderful round murano flushmount or Wall light by Hillebrand Leuchten, Germany, 1970s. Thick textured Amber Murano fixture on a brass base with three brass screws. High q...
Brass
$3,000 / item
H 6 in W 19 in D 15 in
Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Large box built in spring wood with ebony veneer and geometric inlays in bronze and spring wood. The influence for this piece came from Marion Dorn's design of the black and cream g...
Bronze
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Lucite and Faux Tortoiseshell Magazine Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency magazine holder. Could also serve as a plant stand or mail holder for an over-the-top Fash Mag Slag. Molded faux tortoise shell acrylic trough wit...
Brass
Murano Glass Fazzoletto Handkerchief Vase, 1960s
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A small Murano glass Fazzoletto handkerchief vase from the 1960s.
Murano Glass
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
Willy Guhl Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...
Cement
On Hold|$2,415
H 11.23 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco blue ceramic vase with dancers by Mougin Frères by Georges Condé 1930
By Mougin Frères, Georges Condé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco blue ceramic vase with dancers by Mougin Frères design by Georges Condé. Grès Ceramic with incised decor of dancing nudes. France 1930. This vase is illustrated in: Jacque...
Ceramic
Bespoke Eight-Arm Plaster Fixture in the Giacometti Manner
Located in New York, NY
Lerebours Bespoke eight-arm plaster fixture in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. The fixture takes (8) E-12 candelabra bulbs at 40 watts each. It is UL listed. This hand-crafted pla...
Plaster
$895
H 10.04 in Dm 6.3 in
Aldo Londi Large terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue Vase for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Aldo Londi Terracotta Ceramic Rimini Blue large vase for Bitossi, Italy. This large vase was designed by Aldo Londi in Italy during 1960s. Blue, pale green and turquoise terracotta...
Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau Stylised Ceramic Vase By Horsens Danico, Denmark c1920
By Danico Pottery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art nouveau in design and era, a fabulously glazed ceramic vase by Horsens Danico Denmark A super little vase to collect Circa 1920's Signed Danico, 221 Denmark Height 4.25 inch, Dia...
Ceramic
$2,600Sale Price|44% Off
H 30.5 in W 39.5 in D 2 in
Brutalist Bronzed Resin Wall Relief Sculpture, Style of Paul Evans, c 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique brutalist wall relief was sculpted with bronzed resin over wood, in the style of Paul Evans, circa 1970s. Incredible textures and colors throughout this large and hefty p...
Resin, Wood
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$326
H 7.88 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Scandinavian Blue Glazed Owl Ceramic Relief by Svend Åage Jensen for Søholm
By Sven Aage Jensen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage wall plaque abstract mid century ceramic wall hanging stoneware Blue glazed Owls relief designed by Sven Aage Jensen and manufactured by Soholm in Denmark during the 1970s. S...
Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto, Gerd Bogelund
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze. Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century Serpent Carved Walnut Daybed/Bench
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical carved walnut daybed from the estate of Merv Griffin, of entwined serpents supporting an upholstered bench. Small scale is ideal child size daybed.
Walnut
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.
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.
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.