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Galle Elephant

Mid-20th Century Galle Cameo Glass Vase with Wild Life Elephant Motif
Mid-20th Century Galle Cameo Glass Vase with Wild Life Elephant Motif

Mid-20th Century Galle Cameo Glass Vase with Wild Life Elephant Motif

By Galle Art Glass

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An enchanting mid-20th century Galle cameo glass vase, delicately etched and decorated with an exotic wildlife scene.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

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émile Gallé - Large Tube Vase Called “elephant Foot” With Clematis, Art Nouveau
émile Gallé - Large Tube Vase Called “elephant Foot” With Clematis, Art Nouveau

émile Gallé - Large Tube Vase Called “elephant Foot” With Clematis, Art Nouveau

By Émile Gallé

Located in NONANCOURT, FR

Large and elegant vase by Émile Gallé decorated with purple clematis on a yellow background. Signature in the “Gallé” decor. Beautiful model with yellow gradients in the background. ...

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Émile Gallé "Elephant" Cameo Glass Vase
Émile Gallé "Elephant" Cameo Glass Vase

Émile Gallé "Elephant" Cameo Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

Crafted for the 1925 Paris Universal Exhibition, Établissements Gallé’s Elephant Vase is thought to commemorate the Croisière Noire, a highly publicized French expedition that crosse...

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Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase

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H 15.25 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in New Orleans, LA

Cameo Glass Elephant Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1925 This monumental Art Nouveau vase is one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm.

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Hexagonal Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Box

Hexagonal Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Box

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H 3.5 in W 7.25 in D 8.5 in

Hexagonal Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Box

Located in Hudson, NY

Ebony and ivory inlay hexagonal domed porcupine quill box, with metal handle. Elephant and "Galle" ivory decoration on reverse of lid..

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Large Galle Elephant Vase, Cameo Glass Elephant Vase, Signed Galle Vase
Large Galle Elephant Vase, Cameo Glass Elephant Vase, Signed Galle Vase

Large Galle Elephant Vase, Cameo Glass Elephant Vase, Signed Galle Vase

Located in Harrisburg, PA

This beautiful signed Galle elephant vase is very impressive. In extremely good condition no chips or scratches.

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Galle Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal galle elephant for your home. Each galle elephant for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bronze, metal and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect galle elephant — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A galle elephant is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one galle elephant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emile Gallé and L'Escalier de Cristal produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Galle Elephant?

Prices for a galle elephant start at $709 and top out at $122,869 with the average selling for $8,105.

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.