Chinese Blue Flambe Glazed Hu Vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and spectacular Chinese monochrome blue flambé-glazed hu form porcelain vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The hu vase is heavily potted with elegant proportions.
Porcelain
Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of early Meiji period Satsuma heavy gauge earthenware Rouleau Japanese Vases of Museum quality and generous proportions.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Parcel-Gilt Bronze Dragon Vases, Early 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of well cast and dramatic Japanese parcel gilt bronze dragon vases, Edo period, early 19th century. The heavy bronze vases of pear shape, each with a single writhing dragon ca...
Bronze
1920's French Regency Fine Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconce Attrib. Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large crystal Acanthus issuing from carved crystal highly detailed Vase. Heavy iron frame. Amethyst quartz detail on center flower.
Crystal
A Set of Glasses in Original Box From Neiman Marcus Simon Pearce Era
By Neiman Marcus, Simon Pearce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Simon Pearce Echo Lake Series: Offers a similar textured, "spun" appearance in clear glass, available as vases and hurricanes at Neiman Marcus. Heavily "threaded" vases and tumblers...
Crystal
$1,958
A burnished brass Lamp
Located in London, England
A beautiful burnished heavy gauge brass vase imitating burnished terracotta in the style of African pottery or coiling method, the hollowed out body of the vessel pulled upwards to a...
Brass
Antique still life Scandinavian oil painting of red tulip flowers
Located in Ebberup, DK
The composition is classic, emphasizing the transparency of the simple glass vase against the heavy, shadowed background, creating a sense of quiet intimacy and timeless charm.
Paint
Japanese Vintage live edge root wood slab display stand, wabi sabi art piece
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Stable enough to display something heavy / fragile, such as vase. Can be used as display stand, centerpiece, also display by itself as an art piece for organic, wabi sabi accent to t...
Wood, Hardwood
Antique French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Electric Table Lamp
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine and Imposing French Heavy Gauge Neoclassical Ormolu Vase now converted to a single Electric Table Lamp of tall proportions and of outstanding quality, third quarter of the Ninet...
Bronze, Ormolu
$511Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Massive Murano Sculpture in "Sommerso" Clear&Green Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Very big and heavy Murano vase in "Sommerso" glass. The peculiar technique, translating to "submerged", consists in joining two layers of different colours glass, so that one looks t...
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$5,195Sale Price / set|25% Off
19th Century English Regency Lead Garden Urns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a pair of 19th century, English Regency period, lead urns with removable lids. Vase forms are heavily decorated with fluting and classical...
Lead
Exceptional Italian Renaissance Cassone with Rich Carving on a Gilt Background
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The central scene appears on a gilt background and is flanked by godroon vases. Angels carry heavy festoons while chimaera heads spring from a flower amongst ribbons and scrolls.
Walnut
$14,114 / set
Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique Clock Set
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
The body is beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze rust-red enamel and gilt highlights. The vases sit on heavy gilded bronze bases with scrolled feet.
Bronze
Iron Floral Candelabra by Jan Barboglio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In recent years, Barboglio would expand the collection with accents of glass, wood, mortar and wax. Heavy goblets and vases of clear bottle glass accompany the dining pieces.
Iron
$411Sale Price|20% Off
Cylinder Vase in Heavy Smoked Glass from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
A cylindrical vase late 1960s in smoked glass.
Glass
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.