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Vintage Glass Block Vase, 1970s
Vintage Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Vintage Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Glass Block Vase, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Space Age Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Space Age Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Space Age Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Space Age Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s
Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Blue Art Glass Block Vase, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Modernist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Modernist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modernist Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage German Lead Crystal Glass Block Vase, 1970s
Vintage German Lead Crystal Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Vintage German Lead Crystal Glass Block Vase, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage German Lead Crystal Glass Block Vase, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979

Category

20th Century German Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century German Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Gral, 1960s
Mid-Century German Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Gral, 1960s

Mid-Century German Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Gral, 1960s

By Gral Glass

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Gral, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Postmodern Glass Block Vase from Rosenthal, 1980s
Large Postmodern Glass Block Vase from Rosenthal, 1980s

Large Postmodern Glass Block Vase from Rosenthal, 1980s

By Rosenthal

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large Postmodern Glass Block Vase from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Finncristall, Finland, 1960s
Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Finncristall, Finland, 1960s

Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Finncristall, Finland, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Glass Block Vase from Finncristall, Finland, 1960s, in Very Good

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Scandianvian Heavy Bubble Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Scandianvian Heavy Bubble Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Scandianvian Heavy Bubble Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandianvian Heavy Bubble Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century Brutalist Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Space Age Brutalist Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Solid Danish Modern Blown Glass Block Vase with Crackle Frosted Inside
Solid Danish Modern Blown Glass Block Vase with Crackle Frosted Inside

Solid Danish Modern Blown Glass Block Vase with Crackle Frosted Inside

By Blenko Glass

Located in San Diego, CA

Majestic minimalist solid heavy glass block vase with crackle frosted inside and clear border rare

Category

20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Glass Block Vase, Blue, German Design, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Glass Block Vase, Blue, German Design, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Glass Block Vase, Blue, German Design, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Glass Block Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Block Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, 1970s
Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Block Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, 1970s

Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Block Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Sommerso Murano Glass Block Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato for Mandruzzato, 1970s, in Very

Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase from Aseda Sweden, 1960s
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase from Aseda Sweden, 1960s

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase from Aseda Sweden, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Swedish Glass Block Vase from Aseda Sweden, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century German Glass Block Vase from Ingrid Glas, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century German Glass Block Vase from Ingrid Glas, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century German Glass Block Vase from Ingrid Glas, Germany, 1960s

By Ingrid Glas Euskirchen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Glass Block Vase from Ingrid Glas, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mandruzzato Red and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase
Mandruzzato Red and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase

Mandruzzato Red and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

. This is a glass block vase. Red within clear. The top of the vase is flat cut. Vase is in very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase, Vintage
Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase, Vintage

Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase, Vintage

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

. This is a glass block vase. with different layers of colored glass. The top of the vase is flat cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase, Vintage
Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase, Vintage

Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase, Vintage

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

. This is a glass block vase. with different layers of colored glass. The top of the vase is flat cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Cute Mandruzzato Red and Yellow Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase Vintage
Cute Mandruzzato Red and Yellow Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase Vintage

Cute Mandruzzato Red and Yellow Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase Vintage

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

. This is a glass block vase. with different layers of colored glass. The top of the vase is flat cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Cute Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase Vintage
Cute Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase Vintage

Cute Mandruzzato Red, Yellow and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase Vintage

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

. This is a glass block vase. with different layers of colored glass. The top of the vase is flat cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Red Italian Murano Sommerso Block Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Red Italian Murano Sommerso Block Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso

Red Italian Murano Sommerso Block Vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Vienna, AT

This amazing clear , yellow and red handblown Sommerso Murano Glass block vase or bowl was designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Grey Faceted Art Glass Vase with Etched Stripes
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Grey Faceted Art Glass Vase with Etched Stripes

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Grey Faceted Art Glass Vase with Etched Stripes

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Barcelona, ES

Monumental XXL faceted sommerso smoke grey and clear art glass block vase. Attributed to Flavio

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Mandruzzato Dark Green into Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Vase, Mid Century Modern
Mandruzzato Dark Green into Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Vase, Mid Century Modern

Mandruzzato Dark Green into Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Vase, Mid Century Modern

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

piece. Crafted in Venice during the 1960s, this heavy glass block vase features a mesmerizing blend of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Vase + Ashtray Mandruzzato, Goccia Italy, 1970s
Set of Vase + Ashtray Mandruzzato, Goccia Italy, 1970s

Set of Vase + Ashtray Mandruzzato, Goccia Italy, 1970s

By Mandruzzato

Located in Berlin, BE

Mandruzzato. A family business run over several generations. Most of the faceted art glass block vases

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Scandinavian Block Glass Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Block Glass Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Block Glass Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Block Glass Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Uno Westerberg, a Clear Glass Vase, Candle Holder with Textured Decor, Pukeberg
Uno Westerberg, a Clear Glass Vase, Candle Holder with Textured Decor, Pukeberg

Uno Westerberg, a Clear Glass Vase, Candle Holder with Textured Decor, Pukeberg

By Pukeberg Sweden, Uno Westerberg

Located in Bochum, NRW

This is a lovely Mid-Century Modern art glass block vase or candle holder made by the Swedish

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Block Bud Vase by Stephen Schlanser
Art Glass Block Bud Vase by Stephen Schlanser

Art Glass Block Bud Vase by Stephen Schlanser

Located in San Diego, CA

Art glass block bud vase by Stephen Schlanser, circa 1992. The piece is in very good vintage

Category

Late 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Murano  Crackle Glass Vase With Fused Faceted Glass Block Base
Large Murano  Crackle Glass Vase With Fused Faceted Glass Block Base

Large Murano Crackle Glass Vase With Fused Faceted Glass Block Base

By Paolo Venini

Located in Roma, RM

This large unique Murano glass vase was made using the "Ghiachciato" technique, that gives the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Minimalist Amber Colored Block Glass Vase, 1960s
Mid-Century Minimalist Amber Colored Block Glass Vase, 1960s

Mid-Century Minimalist Amber Colored Block Glass Vase, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Minimalist Amber Colored Block Glass Vase, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Monumental Mandruzzato Grey and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase
Monumental Mandruzzato Grey and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase

Monumental Mandruzzato Grey and Clear Murano Glass Sommerso Block Vase

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An exceptional Venetian Murano glass Mid-Century Modern vase in the Mandruzzato style, crafted in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Flower block vase, star cut glass, 1920s, Art Deco, Murano, Italy
Flower block vase, star cut glass, 1920s, Art Deco, Murano, Italy

Flower block vase, star cut glass, 1920s, Art Deco, Murano, Italy

By Laguna Murano

Located in Wien, AT

Spectacular example of the famous Murano block vases, extraordinary star shaped cutouts. An early

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

1970 Brutalist Postmodern Glass Block Table Vase w/ Acid Etched Hibiscus
1970 Brutalist Postmodern Glass Block Table Vase w/ Acid Etched Hibiscus

1970 Brutalist Postmodern Glass Block Table Vase w/ Acid Etched Hibiscus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original 1970s Brutalist glass block table vase with an acid-etched hibiscus along the front. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Glass

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

Scarce Sommerso Green, Yellow & Clear Block Glass Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block glass vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Faceted Murano Sommerso Gray & Clear Block Vase Flavio Poli Mandruzzato
Faceted Murano Sommerso Gray & Clear Block Vase Flavio Poli Mandruzzato

Faceted Murano Sommerso Gray & Clear Block Vase Flavio Poli Mandruzzato

By Mandruzzato, Seguso, Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant faceted Murano Sommerso block vase features a striking interplay of deep gray glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s, showcasing his mastery of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Scarce Sommerso Green, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Scarce Sommerso Green, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

Scarce Sommerso Green, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking and scarce Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Exbor Green Amoeba Block Vase Designed by Ladislav Oliva, c1968
Exbor Green Amoeba Block Vase Designed by Ladislav Oliva, c1968

Exbor Green Amoeba Block Vase Designed by Ladislav Oliva, c1968

By Exbor

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Exbor Green Amoeba Block Vase Designed by Ladislav Oliva, c1968 Exbor acid etched mark to base

Category

20th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking Murano Sommerso block vase from the 1960s, designed by Flavio Poli. This beautifully

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Faceted Sommerso Amethyst, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli
Murano Faceted Sommerso Amethyst, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli

Murano Faceted Sommerso Amethyst, Amber & Aquamarine Block Vase by Flavio Poli

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking Murano Sommerso block vase designed by Flavio Poli in the 1960s, showcasing the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Large A.V.E.M. Color Block Vase, Murano
Large A.V.E.M. Color Block Vase, Murano

Large A.V.E.M. Color Block Vase, Murano

By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

: Estate of a noteworthy Italian glass collector from Florida and New York. Marking(s); notes: no marking

Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli
Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli

Large Murano Faceted Sommerso Amber, Yellow & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli

By Seguso, Flavio Poli

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Impressive large Murano glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli, showcasing the masterful Sommerso

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Faceted Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s
Faceted Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

Faceted Murano Sommerso Brown, Amber & Clear Block Vase by Flavio Poli, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A striking faceted Murano Sommerso vase from the 1960s, attributed to Flavio Poli. This elegant

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Murano Cesare Toso Label Block Vase with  light blue Core
Murano Cesare Toso Label Block Vase with  light blue Core

Murano Cesare Toso Label Block Vase with light blue Core

By Cesare Toso

Located in Verviers, BE

Murano Cesare Toso With A Label Block Vase with light blue Core This iconic Murano design takes a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Two Murano Block Vases with Red Core and Diffused Amber
Two Murano Block Vases with Red Core and Diffused Amber

Two Murano Block Vases with Red Core and Diffused Amber

By Flavio Poli

Located in Verviers, BE

Two similar block vases after the design by Flavio Poli for Mandruzzato, each with a diffused amber

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Walnut and Emerald Art Glass Vase by Scott Slagerman
Walnut and Emerald Art Glass Vase by Scott Slagerman

Walnut and Emerald Art Glass Vase by Scott Slagerman

Located in San Diego, CA

simple and elegant vase is hand crafted by fitting a custom blown art glass vase into a block of walnut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Bowl Vase Centerpiece Serveware Block White Calacatta Marble Hand-carved Italy
Bowl Vase Centerpiece Serveware Block White Calacatta Marble Hand-carved Italy

Bowl Vase Centerpiece Serveware Block White Calacatta Marble Hand-carved Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble

Located in Ancona, Marche

Bowl sculpted by hand from a solid block of Statuario marble. Velvet finishing. Dimensions: Small

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Champagne Bucket Vase Wine Cooler Black Marble Marquinia Sculpture Solid Block
Champagne Bucket Vase Wine Cooler Black Marble Marquinia Sculpture Solid Block

Champagne Bucket Vase Wine Cooler Black Marble Marquinia Sculpture Solid Block

By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble

Located in Ancona, Marche

Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of Marquinia marble

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Marble

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s
Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

Collection of 3 Ice Block Glass "Solifleur" Vases, German, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An amazing collection of German ice block glass Mid-Century Modern "Solifleur" vases, circa 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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Glass Block Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass block vase for your home. Each glass block vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and murano glass. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage glass block vase now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the glass block vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A glass block vase, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made glass block vase over the years, but those crafted by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Ingrid Glas Euskirchen and Kaj Franck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Glass Block Vase?

A glass block vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $353, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $1,900.

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.

Questions About Glass Block Vase
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Glass vases are typically made by glass-blowing. Although techniques vary, glass-blowing generally involves heating glass components to very high temperatures to liquefy them. Then, artisans blow air into the glass through a long tube to shape it. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of glass vases from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date glass vases, search for a maker's mark, usually located on the bottom of the piece. Find the marking on an authoritative online resource and use details about the style of the vase to estimate the age. A licensed appraiser can help you date unmarked vases. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique and vintage glass vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fluted glass vase is an open-topped decorative vessel made out of glass that has a finely ribbed surface. People often use fluted vases as standalone decorations and for arranging flowers. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if you have a swung vase, first examine the seam along the body. On swung vases, this seam is usually more prominent near the base and becomes fainter and fainter as it travels upward toward the neck. Also, swung vases tend to have irregularly shaped pinched or dipped openings. Find a collection of swung vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Viking glass vase, first search the piece for a maker's mark that displays the Viking name. Because the manufacturer often used foil stamps to mark its work, older pieces may be missing their identifying labels. Should you not find a mark, browse Viking glass catalogues shared on trusted online resources, looking for images that match your vase. For further help identifying unmarked glassware, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Viking glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Murano glass vase, see if you can find a stamp or tag on the bottom or interior. Murano is a Venetian island home to dozens of glassmakers rather than a single brand. As a result, authentic Murano glass vases may feature a variety of markings. Researching the specific marks found on your vase can help you determine if it originated from Murano. For unmarked pieces, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer due to the large number of knockoffs. Find a selection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell if a Murano glass vase is real, look for the name of the shop that produced it on the bottom. Then, use trusted online resources to determine if the workshop is in Murano, Italy. Bear in mind that authentic pieces normally do not have the word "Murano" on their labels. If you need assistance authenticating a particular vase, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Shop a collection of Murano glass vases on 1stDibs.