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Art Deco Hand-Crafted Metal Vase, Copper & Brass, 1920s-30s
Art Deco Hand-Crafted Metal Vase, Copper & Brass, 1920s-30s

Art Deco Hand-Crafted Metal Vase, Copper & Brass, 1920s-30s

By Christofle, Just Andersen, Gallia, Jean Dunand, WMF Ikora

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Distinct heavy sculptural vase with the refined geometric aesthetics of the 1920s-1930s. Copper

Category

20th Century Art Deco Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Japanese Yellow Ground Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Motif
Pair of Japanese Yellow Ground Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Motif

Pair of Japanese Yellow Ground Enamel Vases with Chrysanthemum Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking pair of Japanese enamel vases featuring a luminous yellow ground and finely rendered

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Flower Vase By Tuttle
Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Flower Vase By Tuttle

Large Mid-Century Sterling Silver Flower Vase By Tuttle

By Tuttle Silver Company

Located in New York, NY

is made of heavy sterling silver. The vase measures 12 inches high x 6 inches diameter across its

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Mexican Palo Fierro Solid Wood Chalice Vase
1970s Mexican Palo Fierro Solid Wood Chalice Vase

1970s Mexican Palo Fierro Solid Wood Chalice Vase

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

heavy solid wood vase manner of Don Shoemaker made Mexico 1970s. Crafted in palo fierro Unmarked

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Modern Ceramic Dragonfly Vase by Johnson, United States, 1991
Modern Ceramic Dragonfly Vase by Johnson, United States, 1991

Modern Ceramic Dragonfly Vase by Johnson, United States, 1991

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Ceramic Dragonfly Vase, dated 1991 and signed Johnson. Nice heavy well-built vase with a massive

Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist California Studio Pottery Vase
Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist California Studio Pottery Vase

Joel Edwards Signed Mid-Century Modern Brutalist California Studio Pottery Vase

By Joel Edwards

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully designed, quite heavy brutalist sculptural vase by famed American California potter

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed
Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed

Colossi, giant Murano glass vases. Maestro collection. Piattelli design. Signed

By Silvio Piattelli

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

I Colossi, Two Black Beads vase overl gold and emeral green. The I Colossi is a group of vases made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Curvy vase designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Curvy vase designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Curvy vase designed by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

substantial center piece for any beautiful space. * A curvy metal vase (heavy construct) * Designer: Just

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Vases

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Czech Sommerso Art Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, 1970s
Mid-Century Czech Sommerso Art Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, 1970s

Mid-Century Czech Sommerso Art Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, 1970s

By Miloslav Klinger

Located in Valencia, VC

Sommerso Glass Vase by Miloslav Klinger, Czechoslovakia, circa 1970 Heavy sculptural sommerso

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Crystal Flower Vase Val St. Lambert Belgium 1950s
Crystal Flower Vase Val St. Lambert Belgium 1950s

Crystal Flower Vase Val St. Lambert Belgium 1950s

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Bastogne, BE

, real high quality lead crystal. Due to the density of the crystal mass, the vase is quite heavy

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Glass Vase by Josef Schott, Smålandshyttan, Sweden
Midcentury Glass Vase by Josef Schott, Smålandshyttan, Sweden

Midcentury Glass Vase by Josef Schott, Smålandshyttan, Sweden

By Smålandshyttan, Josef Schott

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Heavy molded sommerso vase by Josef Schott for Smålandshyttan, Sweden, 1960s. Smokey pink glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Yellow Blown Art Glass Bulbous Set of Vases
Vintage Yellow Blown Art Glass Bulbous Set of Vases

Vintage Yellow Blown Art Glass Bulbous Set of Vases

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage honey yellow blown art glass bulbous set of vases. Heavy set of decorative bottles or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Glass Vase by James Powell, UK, 1960s

Located in London, GB

Beautiful heavy handblown vase by James Powell for Whitefriars. Minor surface scratches.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Swedish Art Deco Strombergshyttan Art Glass Etched Bud Vase 1950s
Swedish Art Deco Strombergshyttan Art Glass Etched Bud Vase 1950s

Swedish Art Deco Strombergshyttan Art Glass Etched Bud Vase 1950s

By Strombergshyttan

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking heavy art glass bud vase features streamlined, sculptural form with slightly raised rim

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Orrefors Crystal Bud Vase with Etched, Sweden, 1950-60s
Orrefors Crystal Bud Vase with Etched, Sweden, 1950-60s

Orrefors Crystal Bud Vase with Etched, Sweden, 1950-60s

By Orrefors

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Amazing heavy small Orrefors crystal bud vase made in Sweden in the 1950-60s. Signed on the bottom

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Murano Sommerso  Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy,  1970s
Murano Sommerso  Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy,  1970s

Murano Sommerso Glass Vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s

By G. Campanella & Co., Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Valencia, VC

: Height: 22.50cm (8.85 in.) Width: 13cm (5.10 in.) Depth:: 6cm (2.35 in) This vase is notably heavy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy
Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Large and heavy handmade vase in burnt orange and deep blue with the typical "sandy" mixture giving

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Blown Vase, Italian Craftsmanship
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Blown Vase, Italian Craftsmanship

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Blown Vase, Italian Craftsmanship

Located in CABA, AR

touch of permanent brilliance and sophistication. * Large and Heavy: This vase stands out for its

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase
Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase

Mid-Century Sommerso Cobalt Blue with Black Spiral Vase

By Soichiro Sasakura

Located in Soquel, CA

Stunning, rare heavy handblown vase with cobalt blue and black spiral in clear glass by Soichiro

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Abstract Mid Century Hebron Glass Vintage Hand Blown Vase
Abstract Mid Century Hebron Glass Vintage Hand Blown Vase

Abstract Mid Century Hebron Glass Vintage Hand Blown Vase

Located in Toronto, CA

This beautiful vase, crafted in the style of Hebron glass, is a unique find. Hand-blown with

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Val St Lambert Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Vase, circa 1950
Val St Lambert Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Vase, circa 1950

Val St Lambert Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Vase, circa 1950

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Atlanta, GA

wavy shape with heavily sculpted forms. The vase is sturdy and has an upscale lead crystal quality

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Boho Kosta Boda Biomorphic Bud Vase - Set of Two
Vintage Boho Kosta Boda Biomorphic Bud Vase - Set of Two

Vintage Boho Kosta Boda Biomorphic Bud Vase - Set of Two

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. Each vase is heavily weighted and sculpted with a rounded base that flows into an elongated, petal-like

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Midcentury Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Sweden Graal Glass Vase
Midcentury Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Sweden Graal Glass Vase

Midcentury Edvin Öhrström for Orrefors Sweden Graal Glass Vase

By Edvin Öhrström

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This heavy Orrefors Graal glass vase was designed by highly regarded Swedish designer Edvin

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Scandinavian modern vintage blue vases by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark.
Scandinavian modern vintage blue vases by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark.

Scandinavian modern vintage blue vases by Michael Andersen, Bornholm, Denmark.

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

. Executed in heavy stoneware, each vase is finished in a richly layered blue glaze that varies subtly in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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 Emerald Green Stoneware Bottle Vase, Denmark
Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Stoneware Bottle Vase, Denmark

Mid-Century Modern Emerald Green Stoneware Bottle Vase, Denmark

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Bright emerald green round and heavy stoneware bottle vase with large curved handle on one side

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Midcentury Turquoise Blown Glass Vase, Hand-carved, Art Deco Style
Midcentury Turquoise Blown Glass Vase, Hand-carved, Art Deco Style

Midcentury Turquoise Blown Glass Vase, Hand-carved, Art Deco Style

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Beautiful heavy and thick ice blue vase, it is in perfect condition, no chips or scratches.

Category

Vintage 1960s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Cut Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Biedermeier Style Crystal Cobalt Cut to Clear Footed Vase
Vintage Biedermeier Style Crystal Cobalt Cut to Clear Footed Vase

Vintage Biedermeier Style Crystal Cobalt Cut to Clear Footed Vase

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage heavy crystal vase is a fine example of cobalt cut-to-clear glass, manufactured in Europe

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

H. Bequet Celadon Porcelain Vase, Floral Motif, Belgium, 1940
H. Bequet Celadon Porcelain Vase, Floral Motif, Belgium, 1940

H. Bequet Celadon Porcelain Vase, Floral Motif, Belgium, 1940

Located in Miami, FL

vase is heavily decorated throughout with a floral motif. Wonderful details and vibrant. Measures

Category

20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s

Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful and unusual thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase, with an irregular shape, made by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s
Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s

Midcentury Peill & Putzler Thick Glacier Glass Vase, Germany, 1970s

By Peill & Putzler

Located in Palermo, IT

Beautiful and unusual thick and heavy 'glacier' clear glass vase, with an irregular shape, made by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Post-Modern Soft Tiered Light Blue Ceramic Vase, 1980s
Post-Modern Soft Tiered Light Blue Ceramic Vase, 1980s

Post-Modern Soft Tiered Light Blue Ceramic Vase, 1980s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage light blue handmade heavy ceramic vase with dark blue symbolic hand-painted decorations

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze
Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Lava Glaze

By MONDAYS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

white glaze, and a heavily textured lava glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no

Category

2010s American Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Tall Yellow Stone Artichoke Leaf Design Vase C 1930
Art Deco Tall Yellow Stone Artichoke Leaf Design Vase C 1930

Art Deco Tall Yellow Stone Artichoke Leaf Design Vase C 1930

By Brush Mccoy

Located in Port Jervis, NY

. Heavy thick walled vase unglazed. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

French 1970's Geometric Design Clear Pressed Glass Vase
French 1970's Geometric Design Clear Pressed Glass Vase

French 1970's Geometric Design Clear Pressed Glass Vase

By Luminarc

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful geometric shaped three sided clear pressed glass vase with wonderful heavy weight

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase
American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase

American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design grey geometric glazed tapered cylindrical shaped ceramic and heavily

Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase
American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase

American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design grey geometric glazed tapered cylindrical shaped ceramic and heavily

Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase
American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase

American Post-War Di Pasquale Grey Geometric Textured Vase

Located in Queens, NY

American Post-War Design Grey geometric glazed tapered cylindrical shaped ceramic and heavily

Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Brutalist Copper Vase with Enamel Overlay by Rita Brierton
Brutalist Copper Vase with Enamel Overlay by Rita Brierton

Brutalist Copper Vase with Enamel Overlay by Rita Brierton

Located in San Diego, CA

Brutalist copper vase with enamel overlay by Rita Brierton, circa 1993. The vase is very heavy and

Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Vases

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Large Modernist Signed Art Pottery Vase by Rafael Saifulin
Large Modernist Signed Art Pottery Vase by Rafael Saifulin

Large Modernist Signed Art Pottery Vase by Rafael Saifulin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

likely museum wax intentionally placed there by a previous owner as the vase is top-heavy. Otherwise

Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Vase
Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Vase

Magnificent Rare 19th Century Large Brilliant Cut Dorflinger Etched Vase

By Dorflinger

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Crystal Glass Vase. Vase

Category

20th Century North American Vases

Materials

Cut Glass

Mid-Century Modern Red Glass Vase by Alsterfors, Sweden, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Red Glass Vase by Alsterfors, Sweden, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Red Glass Vase by Alsterfors, Sweden, 1960s Design

By Alsterfors, Per-Olof Ström

Located in Glasgow, GB

meeting the heavy clear base, giving the vase both visual weight and balance. The simplicity of the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

JOSEF HOSPODKA - BOROCRYSTAL - Mid Century Glass Vase - Czechia - Circa 1950
JOSEF HOSPODKA - BOROCRYSTAL - Mid Century Glass Vase - Czechia - Circa 1950

JOSEF HOSPODKA - BOROCRYSTAL - Mid Century Glass Vase - Czechia - Circa 1950

By Josef Hospodka, Borocrystal

Located in Chatham, ON

JOSEF HOSPODKA (Designer) - BOROCRYSTAL (Manufacturer) - Fine quality Mid Century glass vase

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Vase in Patinated Bronze by Bdr. Grage Denmark
Art Deco Vase in Patinated Bronze by Bdr. Grage Denmark

Art Deco Vase in Patinated Bronze by Bdr. Grage Denmark

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A Japanese inspired vase in heavy stock solid bronze. Beautiful brown patina with dark green hues

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Bronze

Original blue glass vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
Original blue glass vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s

Original blue glass vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s

By Holmegaard, Per Lütken

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Wonderful heavy glass vase designed by Per Lütken and produced by Holmegaard in Denmark in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Danish Modern Glass Vase with Etched Reindeer by Strombergshyttan
Danish Modern Glass Vase with Etched Reindeer by Strombergshyttan

Danish Modern Glass Vase with Etched Reindeer by Strombergshyttan

By Strombergshyttan

Located in San Diego, CA

Heavy blown glass vase with rounded corners, in blue silver glass, with etched reindeer. Made in

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Fabienne Jouvin, Paris, Hand Painted Vase, The Last Emperor
Fabienne Jouvin, Paris, Hand Painted Vase, The Last Emperor

Fabienne Jouvin, Paris, Hand Painted Vase, The Last Emperor

By Fabienne Jouvin

Located in North Miami, FL

portraiture of the Last Chinese Emperor. The colors are vivid and this ceramic vase is very heavy and divided

Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern

Jan Johansson Crystal Vases Set by Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern

By Orrefors, Jan Johansson

Located in Bochum, NRW

Heavy Crystal set of two vases designed by Jan Johansson, made by Orrefors Sweden, circa 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Kaj Franck Vase Crystal Glass Nuutajärvi Finland Olive Green 1960s
Kaj Franck Vase Crystal Glass Nuutajärvi Finland Olive Green 1960s

Kaj Franck Vase Crystal Glass Nuutajärvi Finland Olive Green 1960s

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Basel, BS

Tall and heavy Kaj Franck vase, model KF 304 in mould blown crystal, for Nuutajärvi in Notsjö

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Turquoise Cubist Motifs in Stoneware
Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Turquoise Cubist Motifs in Stoneware

Midcentury Ceramic Vase with Turquoise Cubist Motifs in Stoneware

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful one of a kind vase made of heavy glazed stoneware with cubist motifs of circles and

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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Heavy Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the heavy vase you’re looking for. Each heavy vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and ceramic. If you’re shopping for a heavy vase, we have 97 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer heavy vase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A heavy vase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one heavy vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Orrefors, Val Saint Lambert and Vicke Lindstrand produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Heavy Vase?

The average selling price for a heavy vase at 1stDibs is $989, while they’re typically $89 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

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.