Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made designs for many companies such as Venini, Rosenthal, Asco Oy and others.
Art Glass
Massive Stump of a Tree Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1951
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made designs for many companies such as Venini, Rosenthal, Asco Oy and others.
Art Glass
Iittala Iceblock Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala 1951
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made designs for many companies such as Venini, Rosenthal, Asco Oy and others.
Art Glass
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Here, he pioneered the development of his iconic 'Hare's-Fur' matte glazed vases and bowls, leaving an indelible mark on the world of ceramic art.
Ceramic
Venini Battery Lamp in Orange, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The shape is reminiscent of VENINI's iconic Fazzoletto vase, designed in 1948, but with a contemporary twist due to its portability.
Metal
Venini Battery Lamp in Milk-White, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The shape is reminiscent of VENINI's iconic Fazzoletto vase, designed in 1948, but with a contemporary twist due to its portability.
Metal
Venini Battery Lamp in Amber, Rechargeable, Dimmerable, Touch
By Venini
Located in murano, IT
The shape is reminiscent of VENINI's iconic Fazzoletto vase, designed in 1948, but with a contemporary twist due to its portability.
Metal
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl 'Sulka' by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made designs for many companies such as Venini, Rosenthal, Asco Oy and others.
Art Glass
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Venini, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Berghuelen, DE
In 1946 he designed the iconic Kantarelli vase for Iittala. Wirkkala made designs for many companies such as Venini, Rosenthal, Asco Oy and others.
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$312 / item
White K’block Knife Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
K’Block will look beautifully in combination with by Lassen’s Frame boxes, Roll’In or the iconic Kubus Vases, that also can be used for your kitchen items.
Metal
$312 / item
Light Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
K’Block will look beautifully in combination with by Lassen’s Frame boxes, Roll’In or the iconic Kubus Vases, that also can be used for your kitchen items.
Metal
$312 / item
Dark Grey K’block Knife Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
K’Block will look beautifully in combination with by Lassen’s Frame boxes, Roll’In or the iconic Kubus Vases, that also can be used for your kitchen items.
Metal
Ceramic , 1960, West Germany, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Ceramic, Sign: W. Germany 7653-25, Design: Carstens Tönnieshof, Modet: Fat Lava
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Ceramic German, Carstens Tönnieshof (Made in Argentina), Model: Fat Lava, 1967
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic, Germany, 1960, Model: Fat Lava, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern, German Ceramic Centerpiece, 1960, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic, German, Carstens Tönnieshof factory, technique Lava
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Ceramic Centerpiece Sign: 7958, German, 1963, Technique Ankara, Carstens
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
The Mughal Jewel Garden: An Antique Indian Agra Masterpiece of Imperial Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
Interspersed among these floral elements are elegant vase motifs, iconic vessels symbolizing abundance and prosperity in Mughal decorative arts.
Wool
Ceramic 1960, German, Sign 333-25, Carstens Tönnieshof
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
This is how the definitive name was born: Carstens Tönnieshof. The iconic logo engraved on the vase—the twin houses with triangular roofs—pays direct tribute to those original farmst...
Ceramic
Rick Owens Cast Bronze Duck Neck Vase Black Patina Signed Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze duck neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
Bronze
Rick Owens Swan Neck Vase, Black Patina Bronze, Modern Design, France
By Rick Owens
Located in Chicago, IL
The now iconic bronze swan neck vase from the Rick Owens bronze relic collection.
Bronze
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.
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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.