Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 6.5"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 9"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on bronze.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Petite Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze petite vase with floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 4"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Style Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase In the manner of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 6"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Petite Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze petite vase with floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 4"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze tall vase with verdigris green patina and floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Amphora Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on patinated bronze amphora vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.5"W x 4"D x 9"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Amphora Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period sterling silver on bronze amphora vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 6.25"W x 3.5"D x 7"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase With Floral Decoration
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze cylinder vase with floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 8.25"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase With Cattail Motif
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with cattail motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on bronze.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$598Sale Price|25% Off
OTTO HEINTZ Art & Craft 1890 Fluted Vase Polished Brass & Sterling Silver Orchid
By Otto Heintz, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Miami, FL
By 1906 he changed the name to Heintz Art Metal Shop, and shifted to bronze as the base material and sterling silver as ornamentation.
Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Silver
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Silver Crest Bronze, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century M...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Lidded Tea Caddy or Cigar Box
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze lidded canister, tea caddy, or cigar box with verdigris green patina. By Heintz Art Metal Shop (signed to the underside) ...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
$945Sale Price|40% Off
Early Heinz Bronze with Sterling Silver Overlay Vase
By Otto Heintz, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Malibu, CA
A beautiful Early 20thC Arts & Crafts tall sterling silver on bronze baluster vase with flowering branch overlay decoration by Otto Heintz, Buffalo, N.Y.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Silver Crest Bronze, Smith Metal Arts, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze trophy vase By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, 1927 Measures:...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Box Arts & Crafts Geometric Design 1915
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in San Diego, CA
An elegant Arts & Crafts period covered box by the Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, New York, crafted in bronze with sterling silver overlay decoration. The lid features a refined g...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Bronze & Sterling Silver Humidor
By Otto Heintz
Located in Malibu, CA
This rare vessel, designed by Otto Heintz. Hand forged in bronze & sterling silver. A Staffordshire terrier sits under a tree. The art is over laid in sterling silver. Heintz Art...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Silver Crest Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Smith Metal Arts, Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze large floral vase By Silver Crest (the mark of Smith Metal Arts Co.), an offshoot of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20t...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Unavailable
H 14.75 in Dm 7.5 in
Heintz Art Metal Shop American Art Deco Grand Silver Crest Vase c.1925
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in New York, NY
OTTO HEINTZ, New York HEINTZ ART METAL SHOP Buffalo, New York Grand “Silver Crest” vase c. 1925-30 Bronze with a rich green patina and a sterling silver collar and foot ...
Bronze, Sterling Silver
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 8"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 10.25"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with pine needle design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.63"W x 3.63"D x 10.25"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze cylinder vase with floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 6.25"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with verdigris green patina and floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Cent...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze and Sterling Silver Overlay Rare Vase by Otto Heintz
By Otto Heintz
Located in San Diego, CA
This vase was designed and handcrafted by the artisans at Heintz Art Metal Shop circa 1915. hand forged in bronze, the vase has a conical shape with a flared base and lip.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Petite Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze petite vase with floral motif By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Trumpet Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze floral trumpet vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 17.25"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Large Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze large vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Bud Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze tall bud vase with verdigris patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 11.75"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Tall Bud Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze tall bud vase By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 11.5"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz, Sterling on Bronze Vase, American, circa 1915
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Petaluma, CA
For those who are aware of this company, you probably need not read all that I have to say here. Heinz did sterling on bronze pieces. They did lamps, desk pieces and most frequently ...
Silver, Bronze
Sterling on Bronze Vase by Heintz Art Metal Co., circa 1910
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Petaluma, CA
The Heintz Co. produced some of the nicest arts and crafts movement items at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries. They used several different factory patinas. This example is their m...
Silver, Bronze
Signed and Dated 1912 Heintz Metal Co Sterling Cattails on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed & dated 1912 Heintz Metal Co sterling cattails on bronze vase.
Silver, Bronze
Heintz Style Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase In the manner of Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 12"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Craft Bronze and Sterling Base with Butterflies
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a Heintz Arts & Craft bronze and sterling base with butterflies. Measure: 9 5/8" H x 3" in D.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Sold
H 14.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Antique Heintz Silver Over Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Daffodils C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Heintz Silver Over Bronze Floral Decorated Vase with Daffodils C1920 Measures - 14 1/2" x 4" x 4"
Silver, Bronze
Antique Heintz Art Nouveau Bronze Vase With Sterling Silver Overlay c1912
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Heintz Art Nouveau Bronze Vase With Sterling Silver Floral Overlay & Stylized Floral Decoration, Signed & Numbered, C1912 Measures - 5" x 5" x 5"
Bronze
Sold
H 6 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Japanese Meiji period Arts & Crafts sterling silver on bronze vase In the manner of Heintz Art Metal Shop Japan, Circa 1900 Measures: 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 6"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early Heintz Bronze Vase with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Otto Heintz
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique Heintz Art Noveau Sterling on Bronze vase. Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Overlay on Bronze Daffodil Vase Designed and handcrafted by the artisans at Heintz Art Meta...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze and Sterling Silver Overlay Vase by Otto Heintz
By Otto Heintz
Located in New York, NY
This vase was designed and handcrafted by the artisans at Heintz Art Metal Shop circa 1915. hand forged in lustrous bronze, the vase has a conical shape with a flared base and lip.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze floral vase with verdigris green patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 6"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze vase with floral design By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver inlay on patinated bronze.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period sterling silver on bronze floral vase with verdigris green patina By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 6"H.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz sterling silver overlay on bronze Arts & Crafts vase.
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing arts & crafts bronze and sterling overlay vase. marked 3809 plus Heintz Logo. Seems that has been cleaned by hand and patina seems in great antique condition.
Bronze
Early Heintz Art Metal Shop Sterling on Bronze Rolled Top Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Malibu, CA
Early Heintz art metal shop sterling on bronze rolled top vase.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Art Metal Shop Arts & Crafts Tall Sterling on Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Dallas, TX
A tall Arts & Crafts sterling silver on copper vase from Heintz art metal shop of Buffalo, NY, circa 1915.
Copper
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Overlay on Bronze Daffodil Vase
By Otto Heintz
Located in Soquel, CA
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Overlay on Bronze Daffodil Vase This beautiful vase was designed and handcrafted by the artisans at Heintz Art Metal Shop circa 1915.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century California Poppy Art Nouveau Sterling Overlay on Bronze Vase
By Otto Heintz
Located in Soquel, CA
On bottom of base: "3081C", Heintz Metal Shop mark, "Sterling Silver on Bronze" Size: 6"H x 3"D.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early Heinz Bronze Jardinière / Sterling Silver Overlay
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning antique Heintz bronze jardinière with bamboo design overlaid in sterling silver. This piece is stamped on the bottom; "3572B", indicating an early Heintz piece, before thei...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Silver On Bronze Vase
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Fairfax, VA
This beautiful vase was made by the famed Heintz Art Metal Shop at the beginning of the 20th century. This piece is decorated with stunning sterling silver in the American Arts & Cra...
Bronze and Silver Cattail Vase, Manner of Heintz
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century petite bronze vase with silver cattail design overlaid on one facade.
Bronze
American Heintz Sterling Silver on Green Patina Bronze Vase
By Otto Heintz
Located in Fairfax, VA
Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, NY. Great green patina bronze with sterling silver overlay.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Heintz Art Metal Bronze Vase with Sterling Silver Pine Branch Overlay
By Heintz Art Metal Shop, Otto Heintz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American Arts & Crafts bronze vase with a sterling silver pine branch overlay from Heintz Art Metal Shop of Buffalo, New York, dating circa 1915.
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Quezal New York Art Nouveau Iridescent Silver Overlay Vase
By Quezal
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Quezal in New York, ca 1900. Ovoid with gently flared mouth rim. Open overlay with loose and distended blooms and entwine...
Silver
Big Art Deco Silvered WMF Vase "Ikora" Germany around 1930s 'Marked'
Located in Wien, Au
Big Art Deco Silvered WMF Vase "Ikora" Germany around 1930s 'Marked' Original condition With trace of use
Brass
$2,400 / item
H 16.5 in Dm 9 in
Ye Zhi Ping Vase, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ye Zhi Ping vase Antique copper Dark antique copper Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The tec...
Copper
20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...
Silver
Vintage Metal, Brass Vase, India, handmade, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
The beautiful vase features elaborate floral engravings and the inscription Jerusalem, sure to catch the attention of any collector This vase is made in India Good original conditio...
Metal, Brass
Hand-Crafted Japanese Ikebana Vase, Bronze, Showa Period
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous Ikebana brass vase, hand-crafted in Japan, Showa Period. Oval shape. The finish is Murashido, a centuries-old technique that consists in quenching the cast brass in hot oi...
Bronze
Kayserzinn Pewter Vase, Germany 20th century.
By J.P. Kayser Sohn
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Kayserzinn polished Pewter Vase, art nouveau style, Germany 20th century. Stamped 4408 Kayserzinn on base. Height: 11.25 inches.
Pewter
Art Noveau Bronze vase by Hugo Elmqvist, Sweden, ca 1900
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Art Noveau by Hugo Elmqvist, made from bronze in a tall form. Decor of embossed birch leaves with seeds and dragonflies around the rim.
Bronze
Vintage Bidriware Sterling Silver on Patinated Bronze Vase or Vessel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful bidriware sterling silver on patinated bronze vase or vessel India, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 10"H. Good original vintage condition, with beautifu...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Just Andersen Vase in Patinated Bronze
By Just Andersen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare vase by Just Andersen, patinated bronze with conical body and tapered neck engraved with stylized foliage. Design no. B73. Stamped with monogram and design no. Denmark, 1930s....
Bronze
Vintage Hammered Brass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the enduring beauty of handcrafted metalwork with this vintage hammered brass vase, a striking decorative accent that reflects the refined artistry of mid-century design. F...
Metal, Pewter
21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vase
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver vase with a sinuous and classic shape. The vase was made from a 925 silver plate and subsequently embossed with a design depicting a flowering branch. The very fine...
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Glass with French Art Deco Silver
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ceramic glass with French Art Deco silver Art Deco period origin France, manufactures bulogne perfect state.
Ceramic
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Vase
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver Vase. Crafted Of Fine Quality Solid Sterling Silver. Hallmarked On The Bottom “Tiffany & Co. Makers 23922 Sterling Silver 925. Measures approxima...
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Brass Vase, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in India Made of brass Re-polished Original condition.
Brass
$1,850
H 8.5 in W 4 in D 3.63 in
Antique Signed Japanese Bronze Mixed Metals Butterbur Vase by Atsuyoshi / Inoue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique Japanese Meiji period mixed metals vase. By Miyabe Atsuyoshi for Inoue of Kyoto. With a bronze body and decorated with inlaid gold, silver, and shibuichi ...
Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
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.