Art Deco Bronze "Serpent Attaquant" Sculpture by Jean Dunand
By Jean Dunand
Located in New York, NY
Trained as a classically skilled metalsmith, he brought sculpture into the realm of luxury arts through his mastery of dinanderie—hammered, patinated, and lacquered copper vessels th...
Bronze
Francesco Zambon, Dinanderie Vase, France, circa 1910
By Francesco Zambon
Located in New York, NY
Signed: F. Zambon Zambon, also known as "Keco," was recognized as one of this greatest dinanderie artists working in the atelier of Jean Dunand. This vase, with its simple form an...
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Hammered Copper Vessel by Marcello Fantoni, USA
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in New York, NY
Intricate pierced and hammered copper vessel by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor.
Copper
Handcrafted Copper Vessel Bucket with Floral Design, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Anglo Raj Mughal bronzed metal copper vessel water or milk bucket. Originally used to carry water, this hand-hammered metal vessel from India has authentic texture, wond...
Brass, Copper
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.
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.