$4,500
H 18.75 in Dm 8.75 in
Maestro Imperio Rossi, Vintage Murano Millefiori Art Glass Vase, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Murano in 1986 by Imperio Rossi, followed by Mario Costantini. Imperio entered in the world of glass when
Glass
Modern Vase in Frosted Murano by Imperio Rossi Murano
By Rossi Murano
Located in Tilburg, NL
born in Murano to a father who works as a glassblower. At the age of 13, Imperio Rossi starts making
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Imperio Rossi Murano - Exclusive table bowl (48 cm/18, 9 inch) Unique piece 1/1
By Rossi Murano
Located in Tilburg, NL
handmade by the famous master glass-maker Imperio Rossi from Murano. Glass master Imperio Rossi was born
Gold
Unavailable
H 10.24 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in
Imperio Rossi Green Fantasy Murrina Cutting Jar, Murano Glass
By Rossi Murano
Located in Tilburg, NL
glassmaker Imperio Rossi. Original Murano Vetro Artistico® Factory label. Engraved signature: I.Rossi
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 7.87 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Vase from the ‘Fantasy’ Collection in Red Blown Murano Glass of Imperio Rossi
By Rossi Murano
Located in Tilburg, NL
glassmaker Imperio Rossi. Original Murano Vetro Artistico® Factory label. Engraved signature: I.Rossi
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in
Aqua Calla Murrina Fantasy Aquamarine Vase by Imperio Rossi
By Rossi Murano
Located in Tilburg, NL
Glass master Imperio Rossi was born in Murano to a father who works as a glassblower. At the age of 13
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Fantasy Murrina Aquamarine Jug, Glass from Murano
By Rossi Murano
Located in Tilburg, NL
glassmaker Imperio Rossi. Original Murano Vetro Artistico® Factory label. Engraved signature: I.Rossi
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Maestro Imperio Rossi Italian Murano Glass Millefiori Monumental Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Murano glass monumental millefiori vase created by Maestro Imperio Rossi during the late
Murano Glass
MCM Imperio Rossi Murano Murrine Glass Vase with Red Rim
By Rossi Murano
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this Murano glass vase by Imperio Rossi dates from the 1980s. At 11-1/2” tall, this
Murano Glass
Modernist Bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, Silvered Metal
By Jean Despres
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist bowl by Jean Despres, circa 1930, silvered metal.
Metal
$17,800
H 20 in Dm 15 in
Pr Faux Swedish Porphyry Ceramic Covered Vases w/ Sea Creatures Design in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large and extremely decorative Chinese export faux Swedish Porphyry ceramic covered vases with various sea creature designs in high relief. These are truly a gorgeous pair ...
Ceramic
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Small Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold with Kiln Fired Enamel Inlay CIRCA / YEAR: 192...
Gold
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
A remarkable example of Josiah Wedgwood's legendary ceramic art, the importance and rarity of this urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stone...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$348,320
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases Russian, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Metal, Ormolu
$586,160
H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Unique and magnificent jewel encrusted automaton watch by Audemars Piguet Swiss, 2002 Measures: Height 8.5cm, width 6cm, depth 2cm This spectacular watch is by Audemars Piguet. ...
Gold
$5,587
H 9.75 in W 6 in D 3 in
A branch of Mediterranean red coral on a lapis lazuli base, Italy 1880s.
Located in Milan, IT
Branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), mounted on a square-shaped marble base, with a parallelepiped-shaped central body. The entire body is enriched by a mosaic of la...
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
$51,940 / item
H 29.134 in W 27.559 in D 20.866 in
Lladró Great Dragon Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Francisco Polope
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition dragon sculpture in matte porcelain with gold lustre. A symbol of power and prosperity in Eastern culture, this magical creature, the bearer of good luck, is the prot...
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Blown Glass Vases
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the popular 18th century Chinoiserie style, this fine pair of Italian vases are crafted of blown glass, and feature elongated curved bodies. The vases are painted all over...
Blown Glass
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exuding the timeless grandeur of the Art Deco period, this Tiffany & Co. France travel clock is composed of luxurious nephrite jade and quartz. The angular design of the timepiece's ...
Jade, Quartz, Gold
$4,110
H 9.45 in W 7.29 in D 3.75 in
Barbarico Vase by Ermano Nason for Vetreria Gino Cenedese, circa 1960
By Gino Cenedese, Ermanno Nason
Located in London, GB
Rare Barbarico Vase was created by Ermano Nason (1928-2013) for Vetreria Gino Cenedese, circa 1960, using the techniques of applied and hand blown glass. A maestro at the age of 18 i...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tourmaline "Parrot", Brazil
Located in New York, NY
TOURMALINE Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-...
Other
Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock
By Paul Frey
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptionally rare objet d'art, this opulent and incredibly rare French miniature clock is crafted of solid 18-karat gold and jade. Crafted by Parisian jeweler Paul Frey and retai...
Jade, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Chinoiserie Perfume Bottle
By Stuart & Sons
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau cranberry glass perfume bottle with tapered cylindrical form and gilt decorated with chinoiserie design flowers and fan with a silver top (possibly Stuart & Son)
Gold Leaf
$5,465
H 14.96 in Dm 7.87 in
Massive Blue Vase in Blown Murano Glass Pulegoso Attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s
By Napoleone Martinuzzi
Located in Villaverla, IT
Massive blue vase in blown Murano glass Pulegoso attributed to Martinuzzi, 1950s. This unique Venetian vase in blown Murano glass was manufactured with a special processing, called ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano 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.