Goebel Klimt
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vases
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Vases
Porcelain
20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Porcelain
Late 20th Century German Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Glass
Late 20th Century German Modern Vases
Porcelain
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities
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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
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Early 20th Century German Platters and Serveware
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2010s British Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling
Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Industrial Cabinets
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Crystal Serveware
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Antique 1880s Italian Buffets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate
Sheffield Plate
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Tea Sets
Porcelain
Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You
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.
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