Find a variety of French swan vases available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct French swan vases — often made from
metal,
bronze and
stone — can elevate any home. Find 25 antique and vintage French swan vases at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of French swan vases available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
Modern,
Empire and
Neoclassical French swan vases are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French swan vases over the years, but those made by
Rick Owens,
Delphin Massier and
Camille Fauré are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
French swan vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,613, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.
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.