$98,500
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.
Glass
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.
Art Glass
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
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. ...
Art Glass
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...
Glass
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..
Ebony, Ivory
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.
$13,344Sale Price|27% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 11.03 in
Müller Frères, Lunéville, "Anémones" Art Nouveau Glass Lamp circa 1910
By Muller Fres Luneville
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Muller Frères, Lunéville, “Anémones” Lamp Mushroom lamp in multi-layered glass with acid-etched and wheel-carved decoration of red and mauve magnolias in bloom on an opalescent backg...
Wrought Iron
$2,552
H 9.45 in Dm 3.94 in
Johann Lötz Witwe Art Nouveau Vase, Decor Cobalt Papillon, Austria circa 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Bohemian Art Nouveau glass vase: Mould blown into a slender, slightly bulbous vase body with a flush base, indented four times on the sides to form a four-sided cross-sec...
Glass
$27,500
H 29.34 in W 58.86 in D 35.44 in
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s Designed by the French Breton sculptor and cabinetmaker Jacques Philippe (1896-1958), this desk from the late 1920s is a testam...
Oak
Large Galle Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and large footed cameo glass vase in the Art Nouveau style depicting blooming blue violet flowers on a pale yellow ground. Signed Galle. 12 1/2 by 7 inches.
Glass, Art Glass
Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios by Louis Comfort Tiffany Large Red and Gold Iridescent Floriform Glass Vase. This is a rare form and red color that will be a must addition to the discerning Tiffany ...
Art Glass
A R.Lalique Opalescent Glass Piriac vase.
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Piriac vase was created in 1930 by R.Lalique in white glass. This example is in strong opalescent and blue patinated glass and in excellent condition. The signature is in scrip...
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Danaides Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Danaides' Vase. This pattern features the Daughters of Danaus stood pouring water from a vessel. Stencilled makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book refe...
Glass
Rene Lalique, Jade Green "Bresse" Rooster Vase, France 1931 Art Deco
By Lalique, René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb jade green "Bresse" rooster vase by Rene Lalique. Model created in 1931. Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 10.5 x 10 Signed René Lalique Secure shipping. Félix Marcilhac, René ...
Glass
1926 René Lalique Vase Tortues Tortoises Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Tortues" (Turtoises) made in glass with sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Molded signature. Perfect condition. As exceptional as rare. height : 27 cm Félix Marcilhac,...
Blown Glass
Galle Cameo Glass Art Nouveau Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A lovely gourd shaped cameo glass vase in the Art Nouveau style featuring violet colored flowering berry vines on a yellow ground. 13 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches and in very good condition....
Art Glass
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in Dm 13 in
French Art Nouveau Lamp by Emile Galle Cameo Cut Glass in Red Sunset Colors
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...
Crystal, Bronze
1924 René Lalique, Vase Malines Cased Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Malines" made in double cased opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very nice opalescence. height: 12 cm Félix Ma...
Blown Glass
1923 René Lalique - Vase Esterel Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Esterel" made in molded cased opalescent glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1923. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional opalescent casing. height : 16 cm ...
Blown Glass
Tiffany Studios Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pulled Feather Favrile Glass Vase Tiffany Studios Circa 1910 This monumental Favrile glass vase by Tiffany Studios exemplifies the artistry and innovation that defined Louis Comfort...
Art Glass
Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cigalia' perfume bottle. Details are highlighted with grey/black staining. The pattern features a cicadas on each of the four corners. Book refe...
Glass
Art Nouveau Tiffany Studios New York Favrile Glass Loving Cup
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
This three-handled gold Favrile loving cup features intaglio-carved grape leaves against a richly iridescent ground. The form takes its name from the traditional loving cup, designed...
Blown Glass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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.