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Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910
Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910

Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910

By Loetz Glass

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910 Additional information: Date : c1910 Origin : Austria Bowl Features : Applied butterflies on each of three crimped sections Marks...

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Gustavsberg, Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase, Artist Signed, 1904
Gustavsberg, Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase, Artist Signed, 1904

Gustavsberg, Art Nouveau Iridescent Vase, Artist Signed, 1904

By Gustavsberg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gustavsberg, Art Nouveau Iridescent vase, artist signed, 1904 Sweden, 1904 An exquisite Gustavsberg Art Nouveau iridescent vase from 1904, from Sweden.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Beige Iridescent Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Beige Iridescent Vase by Daniele Giannetti

Beige Iridescent Vase by Daniele Giannetti

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Iridescent vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 34 x H 26 cm.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Bohemian iridescent vase in Cobalt glass, ca 1900
Bohemian iridescent vase in Cobalt glass, ca 1900

Bohemian iridescent vase in Cobalt glass, ca 1900

Located in Delft, NL

Bohemian iridescent vase in Cobalt glass, ca 1900 Bohemian crystal vase in iridescent cobalt colored glass Iridescent glass is glass with a rainbow-like effect that changes as the l...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vases

Materials

Glass

Wonderful Peter Layton British Studio Art Glass Sculpture Oval Iridescent Vase
Wonderful Peter Layton British Studio Art Glass Sculpture Oval Iridescent Vase

Wonderful Peter Layton British Studio Art Glass Sculpture Oval Iridescent Vase

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Peter Layton (We Believe Based On Images We Found On Line On The Identical Vase) British Studio Art Glass sculpture iridescent vase

Category

20th Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Vittoria Mazzotti Albisola Monumental Iridescent Vase, Italy 1950s
Vittoria Mazzotti Albisola Monumental Iridescent Vase, Italy 1950s

Vittoria Mazzotti Albisola Monumental Iridescent Vase, Italy 1950s

By Vittoria Mazzotti

Located in Milan, IT

Monumental Vittoria Mazzotti, Albisola iridescent vase. Signed V. Mazzotti, Albisola.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Loetz attr. A tall Art Nouveau green iridescent vase with brass floral collar.
Loetz attr. A tall Art Nouveau green iridescent vase with brass floral collar.

Loetz attr. A tall Art Nouveau green iridescent vase with brass floral collar.

Located in London, GB

A tall Art Nouveau green iridescent vase with a brass collar decorated in foliate Art Nouveau style with dimple decoration to the glass.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application
Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application

Large and Unusual Iridescent Vases with Lamp Application

Located in Bronx, NY

Large and unusual iridescent vases with lamp application. The lamps are set on solid, brushed brass plinths.

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Table Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases
Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases

Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze-Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Late 19th Century Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Iridescent Vases Each of elongated baluster form, finely painted romantic scene , the reverse a river scene with a castle in ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase
Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase

Monumental Pierre Clement Massier Iridescent Vase

By Clement Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

A monumental ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in an elongated bulbous shape by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917).

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco green iridescent vase, Montieres France 1930s
Art Deco green iridescent vase, Montieres France 1930s

Art Deco green iridescent vase, Montieres France 1930s

By Montieres

Located in Firenze, IT

Art Deco green vase Montieres France 1930s Iridescent leaf decoration 35 cm H - diam. 15.5 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Iridescent Vase, 1930s
Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Iridescent Vase, 1930s

Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso Iridescent Vase, 1930s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant vase by Ercole Barovier of the 1930s. The vase is made with iridescent technique, in fact the whole object is made of iridescent crystal in the shape of a shell.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Crystal

Bubbles Iridescent Vase by Barovier e Toso, 1950s
Bubbles Iridescent Vase by Barovier e Toso, 1950s

Bubbles Iridescent Vase by Barovier e Toso, 1950s

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Roma, IT

Rare Iridiscent vases made with typical "Bubble" work by Barovier and Toso glassworks, period circa 1950s. Height 15 centimeters, diameter 10 centimeters. Excellent vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Steuben Glass Ivrene Aurene Iridescent Vase Lamp Art Deco Gilt Bronze
Antique Steuben Glass Ivrene Aurene Iridescent Vase Lamp Art Deco Gilt Bronze

Antique Steuben Glass Ivrene Aurene Iridescent Vase Lamp Art Deco Gilt Bronze

By Steuben Glass

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage Steuben glass iridescent Ivrene lamp with original finely detailed gilt bronze hardware, circa 1930s. Measures: 24" high overall, 13" to top of CAP, 7" diameter. Double clust...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.
Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.

Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.

By Giorgio Ferro

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Iridescent vase in Murano glass by GIORGIO FERRO 1952 per A.Ve.M

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.
Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.

Giorgio Ferro per A.Ve.M 1952 Murano glass.

By Giorgio Ferro

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Iridescent vase in Murano glass by GIORGIO FERRO 1952 per A.Ve.M

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Early 20th Century L.C. Tiffany Studios Feathered Favrile Glass Vase.
Early 20th Century L.C. Tiffany Studios Feathered Favrile Glass Vase.

Early 20th Century L.C. Tiffany Studios Feathered Favrile Glass Vase.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Los Angeles, CA

L.C. Tiffany Studios iridescent vase standing on an inserted bronze base (non-removable).

Category

Early 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Antique Orange Marigold Carnival Glass Flower Vases Italy, 1930s
Set of 2 Antique Orange Marigold Carnival Glass Flower Vases Italy, 1930s

Set of 2 Antique Orange Marigold Carnival Glass Flower Vases Italy, 1930s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Add a touch of nostalgia and elegance to your home with our Fenton Antique Iridescent Marigold Carnival Glass Vases! These two beautiful orange iridescent vases in Rustic Flute Hobna...

Category

20th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase
Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase

Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in New Orleans, LA

Iridescent circular shapes in various hues of yellow and gold adorn this beautiful vase from the renowned 19th-century Bohemian art glass firm Loetz.

Category

20th Century Czech Bohemian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Iridescent Murano Vase
Large Iridescent Murano Vase

Large Iridescent Murano Vase

Located in Tilburg, NL

The vase is in perfect condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase
Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase

Loetz Gold Iridescent Pinched Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A stunning and rare tall gold iridescent pinched glass vase by Loetz. The iridescent color with strong gold undertone with a polished pontil and ruffled edge top. 9.5 inches tall 5...

Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Iridescent Glass Flower Vase
Large Iridescent Glass Flower Vase

Large Iridescent Glass Flower Vase

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a large iridescent glass flower vase. It depicts a multicolored glass flower vase with high waves upper border.

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

An Iridescent glass vase signed
An Iridescent glass vase signed

An Iridescent glass vase signed

$560Sale Price|20% Off

An Iridescent glass vase signed

Located in BARCELONA, ES

This iridescent glass vase, bearing a signature, holds a unique charm and significance.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tall Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Tall Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Tall Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Tall art glass vase with spherical top, faceted body and flared base with a textured surface and iridescent color.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Iridescent Glass Vases
Pair of Iridescent Glass Vases

Pair of Iridescent Glass Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair of circa 1930's French hand-blown iridescent glass vases. Measurements: Height: 10" Diameter: 4".

Category

Vintage 1930s French Vases

Materials

Glass

Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase

Thorny Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Robert Eickholt Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Robert Eickholt Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Robert Eickholt Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Located in Miami, FL

An iridescent glass vase by renowned glass artist Robert Eickholt.

Category

1990s American Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Iridescent Yellow Handblown Glass Bud Vase

Iridescent Yellow Handblown Glass Bud Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage bulbous-shaped iridescent honey color tinted glass bud vase with a small neck and a raised swirl design.

Category

20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase
Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase

Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase

Located in Rome, IT

Exceptional Modern unusual black iridescent handblown Murano glass vase in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s
Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s

Iridescent Art Deco Glass Vase, 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Iridescent Art Deco glass vase 1930s. This is a very distinct and unique glass vase in iridescent pressed glass from the Art Deco period.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Small Iridescent Art Glass Flower Vase
Small Iridescent Art Glass Flower Vase

Small Iridescent Art Glass Flower Vase

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a small iridescent Art Glass flower vase. It depicts a different shades of green and few pink, yellow and purple color spots glass flower vase with several ruffles upper bord...

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase
Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase

Elegant Black Iridescent Murano Glass Vase

Located in Rome, IT

Exceptional Modern unusual black iridescent handblown Murano glass vase in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Sterling Silver Mounted Iridescent Glass Vase
Sterling Silver Mounted Iridescent Glass Vase

Sterling Silver Mounted Iridescent Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver (unmarked, but tested)-mounted iridescent glass vase, England, circa 1920's. 6 3 /4 inches high x 2 1/4 inches diameter across opening x  3 inches diameter at widest ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Vases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase
Small Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase

Small Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase

Located in San Diego, CA

Small Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase, circa 1970s. This vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"D x 4.5"H.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Green Pearl Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Green Pearl Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Green Pearl Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice iridescent art glass vintage vase. Drip glass.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti

Located in Geneve, CH

Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 18 cm.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti
Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti

Iridescent Bronze Vase by Daniele Giannetti

Located in Geneve, CH

Iridescent bronze vase by Daniele Giannetti Dimensions: Ø 36 x H 18 cm.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 356 circa 1900 Viennese Art Nouveau signed
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 356 circa 1900 Viennese Art Nouveau signed

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 356 circa 1900 Viennese Art Nouveau signed

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed Technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Vase signed „Loetz/Austria" Bib. : A.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period iridescent art glass vase By Loetz Austria, Early 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 7.25"H.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase, circa 1900
Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase, circa 1900

Loetz Iridescent Glass Vase, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Inscribed Loetz Austria.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase
Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase

Art Nouveau Pulled Feather Iridescent Glass Vase

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Vase in Blue, Green and Amethyst with Gilt decorated Pulled Feather decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Iridescent Glass Vase
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Iridescent Glass Vase

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Iridescent Glass Vase

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Art Nouveau style handblown multi-colored iridescent glass vase (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Quezal Arts & Crafts Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Quezal Arts & Crafts Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Quezal Arts & Crafts Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Quezal

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco blue iridescent art glass vase By Quezal (signed on the underside) USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 7.5"H.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase
Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase

Tiffany Studios Rare Iridescent Favrile Large Vase

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios by Louis Comfort Tiffany Large Red and Gold Iridescent Floriform Glass Vase. This is a rare form and red color that will be a must addition to the discerning Tiffany ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Elegant Art Deco Style Iridescent Murano Glass Vase
Elegant Art Deco Style Iridescent Murano Glass Vase

Elegant Art Deco Style Iridescent Murano Glass Vase

Located in Rome, IT

Art Deco style exceptional unusual iridescent handblown Murano glass vase in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Handcrafted Iridescent Smoke Crystal Vases, Mid-Century Modern
Handcrafted Iridescent Smoke Crystal Vases, Mid-Century Modern

Handcrafted Iridescent Smoke Crystal Vases, Mid-Century Modern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The heavy rounded crystal glass object has an artistic inclusion of an iridescent smoke color inserted into the transparent vase.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Iridescent Ceramic "Bauble" Vase, by Colleen Carlson
Iridescent Ceramic "Bauble" Vase, by Colleen Carlson

Iridescent Ceramic "Bauble" Vase, by Colleen Carlson

By Colleen Carlson

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

White sculpture clay, finished in metallic silver glaze. Colored velvet underglaze on handles Signed

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Iridescent Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz
Iridescent Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz

Iridescent Glass Vase Attributed to Loetz

By Loetz Glass

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iridescent glass vase attributed to Loetz origin Austria, circa 1900 perfect condition oily motif.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Art Glass

Special Iridescent Bronze Panoplia Sculptural Vase by deBlona
Special Iridescent Bronze Panoplia Sculptural Vase by deBlona

Special Iridescent Bronze Panoplia Sculptural Vase by deBlona

Located in Geneve, CH

Special Iridescent Bronze Panoplia Sculptural Vase by deBlona Dimensions: D 28 x H 48 cm.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Bronze

Iridescent Glass Vase by Erwin Eisch , Germany , 1989
Iridescent Glass Vase by Erwin Eisch , Germany , 1989

Iridescent Glass Vase by Erwin Eisch , Germany , 1989

By Erwin Eisch

Located in Delft, NL

Iridescent Glass Vase by Erwin Eisch , Germany , 1989

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Style Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Style Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Style Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau style iridescent art glass vase In the manner of Loetz USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 4"W x 4"D x 6.25"H.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Oceanik Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Oceanik Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Oceanik Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Oceanik iridescent art glass vase By Loetz Austria, Circa 1900 Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 5"H.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Glass Vase Iridescent Amber & Violet ca. 1901
Loetz Glass Vase Iridescent Amber & Violet ca. 1901

Loetz Glass Vase Iridescent Amber & Violet ca. 1901

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

An elegant example of Viennese Jugendstil glass artistry, this vase was produced by Johann Loetz Witwe around 1901 and features the rare and highly decorative Cytisus Neuroth pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Blown and Iridescent Glass Vase, Murano, 20th Century.
Blown and Iridescent Glass Vase, Murano, 20th Century.

Blown and Iridescent Glass Vase, Murano, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Blown and iridescent glass vase, Murano, 20th century. Blown and iridescent glass vase, Murano, Italian work, 20th century, modern art.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

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Iridescent Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic iridescent vase available at 1stDibs. Each iridescent vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and murano glass. Find 239 options for an antique or vintage iridescent vase now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an iridescent vase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right iridescent vase, those designed in Art Nouveau, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one iridescent vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Loetz Glass, Cenedese and Johann Lötz Witwe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Iridescent Vase?

An iridescent vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,798, while the lowest priced sells for $91 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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.

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