Antique Schoonhoven Plateel Dutch Earthenware Jugs circa 1920-1930 Gouda
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great pieces decorated with flowers Signed Johnny Schoonhoven Condition Perfect. Size 245mm Period circa 1900.
Porcelain
$1,100 / set
H 25.75 in W 13.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully sculpted and colorful, this pair of large, antique Majolica vases would be a wonderful addition to a mantel, tabletop or bookshelf. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each ha...
Faience, Majolica
Pair of Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Vases, circa 1895
Located in New York, NY
Signed Frank Butler.
Stoneware
$546 / set
H 8.27 in Dm 5.12 in
Pair of Brass Enamel Art Deco Vases by Metawa, Dutch Gouda Style, 1920s
By Gouda-Zuid
Located in Glasgow, GB
This pair of Art Deco brass enamel vases by Metawa was produced in the Netherlands around the 1920s and reflects the bold decorative language associated with Dutch Gouda-style design...
Brass, Enamel
Antique Boch Vases, Hand-Painted Porcelain, Belgium, 1930s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Boch vases is a splendid example of craftsmanship from the famous maker out of Belgium, with a classical shape inspired by ancient Greek archeological treasures and a co...
Porcelain
$1,243 / set
H 11.03 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
A pair of late 19th century German Pottery vases made by Mettlach circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This finely detailed and stunning pair of German pottery vases was made at the Mettlach factory circa 1890. They were renowned for making this type of fine ware. These perfect pairs ...
Pottery
Mid 20th century Hand-Painted / decorated Pair Decorative Vases
By Sarreguemines
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse your surroundings in the charm of the mid-20th century with our Hand-Painted Pair of Decorative Pottery Vases. Crafted with artistic finesse, each vase boasts a distinctive b...
Pottery
Pair of Early 20th century Ceramic Vases by Alf Wallander
By Alf Wallander, Rörstrand
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and rare set of early 20th Century Vases by the Swedish designer Alf Wallander for Rörstrand. As with many of Alf Wallanders ceramic pieces these vases have a art nouveau in...
Ceramic
1900's Two Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke
By P. Ipsens Enke
Located in Knebel, DK
1900's Two Hand-Crafted Danish Hand-Crafted Art Nouveau Vases by P. Ipsens Enke The hand-crafted Danish art nouveau Lybian styled vases by P. Ipsens Enke were designed in 1875 and ...
Ceramic
Set of 3: 1920's Belgian Hand Painted Folk Art Earthenware Vases
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This beautiful set of three antique earthenware vases originates from Belgium, dating to around 1920. Each vase is hand-painted in vibrant, decorative shades of green, orange, and ye...
Earthenware
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Handled Vases, 1930s
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period glazed art pottery handled vases By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1930s Glazed ceramic, in a beautiful cream color. Measures: 4"W x 4"...
Pottery
$683Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Earthenware - Pair of earthenware jugs from Viana - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Earthenware - Pair of Viana earthenware jugs - 19th century. Portuguese; made in Viana in the 19th century. Polychrome decoration with vegetal motifs. Marked 'V' in red on the base. ...
Ceramic
$900 / item
H 15.35 in Dm 8.27 in
Pair of two rare reversible vases, jugs, ceramic, Art Deco, 1915 Amphora Czech R
Located in Wien, AT
Pair of very rare vases / jugs by wellknown manufacturer Amphora, which can be used on both sides, made around 1915 in Czech Republic. The extraordinary pair is of the same size bu...
Ceramic
Paire de vases en barbotine début XXème estampillé BELGIUM 158
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Paire de vases en barbotine début XXème estampillé BELGIUM 158 Décor floral
Ceramic
Pair of Minton Secessionist No.12 Two Handled Vases
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Minton secessionist two handled No.12 vase. Decorated in Art Nouveau style with ochre, pink and green glazes with black tube lined borders. Printed makers mark 'MINTONS LTD N...
Pottery
$3,000 / set
H 9.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Mid-Century Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Floral Design, Circa 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
A charming pair of mid-20th century earthenware vases, circa 1950s, featuring a classic bulbous form with narrow necks and subtly flared rims. The hand-painted decoration showcases b...
Earthenware
Dutch earthenware "PZH" Gouda Holland vase, Suled decor, ca. 1910
By Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch earthenware "PZH" Gouda Holland vase, Suled decor, ca. 1910 This vase, made by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, features the Suled decor and model number 620/3. It has an elegant...
Earthenware
$425
H 5.2 in Dm 4.6 in
Friedgard Glatzle for Karlsruhe Majolika Craquelure Vase West German Pottery 195
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica vase features graphic craquelure glaze in dark grey on off-white background. Transparent glaze was used for inner surfaces of the vase, allowing a glimpse at the cl...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Two-Handled Vase by George Woodall
By Thomas Webb & Sons, George Woodall
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving. The amp...
Glass
Cloisonné Vase, Qing Period, 19th Century
Located in seoul, KR
Cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form and lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers on a black background, gilt copper neck and base. Around 1900 Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Va...
Enamel
$4,958 / item
H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in
Foot Side Table organic abstract shape, Hand-Carved solid Walnut, Modern Design
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Side Table Designed by Project 213A in 2023 as part of the Brand's signature Foot Collection. The "Foot Side Table" was showcased for the first time at Alcova during the desig...
Walnut
Antique Japanese Satsuma Pottery Bud Vase
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. In the form of a bud vase with a round base and narrow, tapered neck. Decorated throughout with gilding & enamel complete with extensi...
Pottery
$79,900
H 10.95 in Dm 1.97 in
A Rare 'Yue' Celadon Glazed Octagonal Vase, Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD)
Located in seoul, KR
Finely potted with incurved facetted sides divided by raised ribs and set with two short lugs to the shoulder, the body rising to a short octagonal neck, the domed cover of conformin...
Celadon
$495
H 1.74 in Dm 3.08 in
Antique Japanese Meiji/Taisho Shuzan Satsuma Porcelain Floral Tea Cup or Chawan
By Kinkozan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Satsuma ware porcelain teacup or chawan. By Shuzan. With a cream ground and an entirely gilt exterior covered with extensive floral decoration of various flowers in ...
Porcelain
$12,800
H 94 in W 71.75 in D 25.5 in
Monumental Chinese Lattice Spirit Screen with Preserved Moss, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Single-panel standing screens have been prevalent in fine Chinese interiors since as early as the Tang dynasty (618-906) and were used to section off a room, shield against bad spiri...
Other
Hjorth Danish Art Nouveau Hand-Painted Vase, 1940s
By Lauritz Adolph Hjorth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1940s Art Nouveau terracotta vase with hand-painted naturalistic organic and floral decorations with a colourful bird picking at berries on a branch. Manufactured by L. Hjorths Terra...
Ceramic, Terracotta
$590
H 4.14 in Dm 4.53 in
Unusual 18C Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Qianlong SUGAR CASTER Flower Basket
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese Porcelain small Jug, with unusal lid with holes in it. It is called a Sugar Caster. The lid can be attached to the jug by turning it and than you can pour either sugar or s...
Porcelain
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique 1930 Rookwood 2135 Turquoise Greek Key 50 Year Anniversary Vase 6"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood bud vase featuring Art Deco styling with geometric Greek Key design in teal / turquoise glaze. Circa 1930 XXX. Shape 2135. Marked with the special 50 year anniver...
Pottery
Antique Chinese Coffee / Chocolate Pot Porcelain Gold Yongzheng
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This nicely shaped and painted chinese porcelain jar. Painted with flowers in gold and copper red. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Peri...
Porcelain
$5,880Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 13 in W 10 in D 7 in
Waylande Gregory for Cowan Pottery Coral Flamingo Centerpiece Planter Set 1929
By Waylande Gregory, Cowan Pottery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Waylande Gregory Coral Flamingo Centerpiece and Planter, Cowan Pottery, Ohio, USA, 1928-1931. Marked "COWAN" under flamingo. Waylande Desantis Gregory (1905 Baxter Springs, Kansas –...
Ceramic
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Rookwood Art Deco 1920 XX Pink Matte Glaze Mantel Vase Urn 10"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Art Deco 1920 XX pink / purple matte glaze vase or urn. Shape 2404. This vase was designed by Albert Cyrus Munson, active b.1917. Albert Cyrus Munson designed pie...
Pottery
$1,593
H 73.23 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Japanese Taisho Scroll Tateno Setsugo Nihonga Working the Land
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
[Authentic work] ◆Setsugo Tateno◆Tsukigase Observation◆Landscape◆Japanese painting◆Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture◆Handpainted on silk◆Hanging scroll◆ Setsugo Tateno 1890 - 1966 (...
Silk
$2,049
H 70.67 in W 15.56 in D 0.04 in
Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by Tamamine Hasegawa , Flowers 19th c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The following is a beautiful work of Fuyo drawn by Hasegawa using a skillful brush. [Hasegawa] 1822-1879 Painter from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. *Painter born...
Silk
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.