Ghost Vase

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ghost vase you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and metal, every ghost vase was constructed with great care. There are 2 variations of the antique or vintage ghost vase you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the ghost vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ghost vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Art Nouveau and folk art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ghost vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gregory Nangle, Désiré Christian and J. Winhart & Co. are consistently popular.

Prices for a ghost vase start at $640 and top out at $11,250 with the average selling for $2,945.

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.