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Chrysanthemum Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
Chrysanthemum Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier

Chrysanthemum Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

vessels had fully cooled, they were buffed until shiny to reveal his iridescent inspirations of nature

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Vase Vessel Signed Figurative Motif
Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Vase Vessel Signed Figurative Motif

Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Vase Vessel Signed Figurative Motif

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a large vessel depicting figurative Native American motif of water is glazed in a high gloss black and copper finish with a slight iridescence. Signed on bo...

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Iridescent 7 Color Art Glass Vase by Lundberg Studio
Iridescent 7 Color Art Glass Vase by Lundberg Studio

Iridescent 7 Color Art Glass Vase by Lundberg Studio

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Iridescent 7 color art glass vase flower vase with a varied ripple pattern. Signed: "Lundberg

Category

Vintage 1980s American Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Organic Freeform Floral Glass Vase in Iridescent Silver Tone
Organic Freeform Floral Glass Vase in Iridescent Silver Tone

Organic Freeform Floral Glass Vase in Iridescent Silver Tone

Located in New York, NY

An Organic Freeform Glass Vase in Iridescent Silver Tone

Category

Early 2000s North American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Large Clear Iridescent Textured Murano Glass Vases
Pair of Large Clear Iridescent Textured Murano Glass Vases

Pair of Large Clear Iridescent Textured Murano Glass Vases

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of large clear iridescent textured Murano glass vases Italy 2021 Signed under base Cenedese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Iridescent Glazed Faience Vases with Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounts
Iridescent Glazed Faience Vases with Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounts

Iridescent Glazed Faience Vases with Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual and fine quality 19th century French Iridescent Glazed Faience vases with neoclassical

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s
WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF, Germany. Vase in iridescent Myra art glass. 1930s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s.
WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s.

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF, Germany vase in iridescent Myra art glass. 1930s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D 6,0

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s
WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF, Germany. Vase in iridescent Myra art glass. 1930s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s
WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF, Germany. Vase in iridescent Myra art glass. 1930s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s
WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

WMF, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF, Germany. Vase in iridescent Myra art glass. 1930s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Ribbed White Iridescent Hand Blown Cambridge Glass Vase
Large Ribbed White Iridescent Hand Blown Cambridge Glass Vase

Large Ribbed White Iridescent Hand Blown Cambridge Glass Vase

Located in Fairfield, CA

A large vintage hand blown glass vase. Beautiful opaque white iridescent coloring throughout in a

Category

Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Exquisite Copper Iridescent hand Blown Relief Art Glass Vase
Exquisite Copper Iridescent hand Blown Relief Art Glass Vase

Exquisite Copper Iridescent hand Blown Relief Art Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

This very sophisticated vase is made of hand blown relief glass in hues of iridescent copper with a

Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Organic Freeform Floral Glass Vase in Iridescent Gold Tone
Organic Freeform Floral Glass Vase in Iridescent Gold Tone

Organic Freeform Floral Glass Vase in Iridescent Gold Tone

Located in New York, NY

A great organic freeform glass vase in an iridescent gold tone. A hand blown vessel that can be

Category

Early 2000s North American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Ercole Barovier Murano Iridescent Glass Vase, Italy, 1940s
Midcentury Ercole Barovier Murano Iridescent Glass Vase, Italy, 1940s

Midcentury Ercole Barovier Murano Iridescent Glass Vase, Italy, 1940s

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Palermo, IT

Wonderful and rare Murano iridescent glass vase with "tentacles" on the upper edge. Venetian

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Antic Iridescent Glass Vase with Gold Highlights Handles, G023
Antic Iridescent Glass Vase with Gold Highlights Handles, G023

Antic Iridescent Glass Vase with Gold Highlights Handles, G023

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

century. Very delicate work with beautiful iridescent golden reflections on the whole vase and a beautiful

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Iridescent Green Art Glass Vase Robert Held Canada
1970s Iridescent Green Art Glass Vase Robert Held Canada

1970s Iridescent Green Art Glass Vase Robert Held Canada

By Robert Held

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Robert Held Art Glass Vase iridescent green 7.25 w 4.5 d x 7.63 h Signed R. Held Art Glass Canadian

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Superb Rare Pair Of Glowing Iridescent Murano Glass Vases
Superb Rare Pair Of Glowing Iridescent Murano Glass Vases

Superb Rare Pair Of Glowing Iridescent Murano Glass Vases

Located in New York, NY

This pair of vintage Murano glass vases is finished with an extraordinary iridescence that makes

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

WMF Myra Kristal Iridescent Glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann
WMF Myra Kristal Iridescent Glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann

WMF Myra Kristal Iridescent Glass Vase by Karl Wiedmann

By Karl Wiedmann

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

and with a wide trumpet shaped top. The body of the vase is decorated in a rich iridescent oily finish

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Signed Art Nouveau Jugendstil Yellow Brown
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Signed Art Nouveau Jugendstil Yellow Brown

Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Signed Art Nouveau Jugendstil Yellow Brown

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

material: Glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Vase signed "Loetz/Austria" in the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Glass

Materials

Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass bud vase By Louis

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-blown Murano Iridescent Celadon Scavo Double Handle Vase
Hand-blown Murano Iridescent Celadon Scavo Double Handle Vase

Hand-blown Murano Iridescent Celadon Scavo Double Handle Vase

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Murano double-handle vase, hand-blown in Italy circa 1980, exemplifies the finest

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Barovier & Toso Iridescent Murano Glass Vase, 1950
Mid-Century Barovier & Toso Iridescent Murano Glass Vase, 1950

Mid-Century Barovier & Toso Iridescent Murano Glass Vase, 1950

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Milano, IT

A Murano Glass Rostrated Vase by Barovier & Toso (Italy, 1950). This impressive vase is a truncated

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Organic Iridescent Favrile Handblown Glass Vase
Mid-Century Modern Organic Iridescent Favrile Handblown Glass Vase

Mid-Century Modern Organic Iridescent Favrile Handblown Glass Vase

Located in New York, NY

This stunning handblown favrile glass vase was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Modernist Etruscan Vase in Handblown Iridescent Favrile Glass
Italian Modernist Etruscan Vase in Handblown Iridescent Favrile Glass

Italian Modernist Etruscan Vase in Handblown Iridescent Favrile Glass

Located in New York, NY

glass with iridescent tones of coral, gold, and smoked amethyst. Additionally, the vase has a ring

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Italian Pair of Iridescent Amber Vases by Pino Signoretto
Italian Pair of Iridescent Amber Vases by Pino Signoretto

Italian Pair of Iridescent Amber Vases by Pino Signoretto

By Pino Signoretto

Located in New York, NY

1970s exceptional pair of vases, signed by Pino Signoretto, in deep amber Murano glass worked with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Glass Melon Shaped Vase
Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Glass Melon Shaped Vase

Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Glass Melon Shaped Vase

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

This exquisite early art glass vase by Loetz showcases superior craftsmanship. Amazing to look at

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Vases

Vintage iridescent black "scavo" Murano glass vase by Cenedese
Vintage iridescent black "scavo" Murano glass vase by Cenedese

Vintage iridescent black "scavo" Murano glass vase by Cenedese

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Italian Venetian vase, Work of Art signed by Cenedese in black Murano glass worked with the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Striking Murano Glass Vase Decorated with Colorful Iridescent Disks
Striking Murano Glass Vase Decorated with Colorful Iridescent Disks

Striking Murano Glass Vase Decorated with Colorful Iridescent Disks

Located in New York, NY

1960s Italian vase in a thick high quality overlaid Murano glass, the technique of the decoration

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Cenedese Stunning Iridescent Pair of Plum Murano Glass Vases
Cenedese Stunning Iridescent Pair of Plum Murano Glass Vases

Cenedese Stunning Iridescent Pair of Plum Murano Glass Vases

By Cenedese

Located in New York, NY

1970s stunning Italian pair of rare Murano glass vases signed by Cenedese, the blown Murano glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

Iridescent Art Nouveau Autumn Flowers Vase by Clement Massier
Iridescent Art Nouveau Autumn Flowers Vase by Clement Massier

Iridescent Art Nouveau Autumn Flowers Vase by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

vessels had fully cooled, they were buffed until shiny to reveal his iridescent inspirations of nature

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Iridescent Freeform Thistle Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier
Iridescent Freeform Thistle Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier

Iridescent Freeform Thistle Art Nouveau Vase by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

vessels had fully cooled, they were buffed until shiny to reveal his iridescent inspirations of nature

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass, Bohemian Vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass, Bohemian Vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass, Bohemian Vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Nouveau iridescent glass, Bohemian vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn. Without cracks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass, Bohemian Vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass, Bohemian Vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass, Bohemian Vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Nouveau iridescent glass, Bohemian vase from Wilhelm Kralik Sohn. Without cracks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Green Iridescent Glass Vases Signed Pino Signoretto
Pair of Murano Green Iridescent Glass Vases Signed Pino Signoretto

Pair of Murano Green Iridescent Glass Vases Signed Pino Signoretto

By Pino Signoretto

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of green iridescent glass vases signed Pino Signoretto produced on Murano.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Loetz Art Deco Gold Iridescent Tapered Series III Vase, c1930
Loetz Art Deco Gold Iridescent Tapered Series III Vase, c1930

Loetz Art Deco Gold Iridescent Tapered Series III Vase, c1930

By Loetz Glass

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Loetz Art Deco Gold Iridescent Tapered Series III Vase, c1930 Additional information: Date

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Wmf, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930's
Wmf, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930's

Wmf, Germany, Vase in Iridescent Myra Art Glass, 1930's

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF, Germany. Vase in iridescent myra art glass. 1930's. Measures: 19.5 x 9.5 cm. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Bohemian Art Nouveau Twin Handled Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Bohemian Art Nouveau Twin Handled Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Bohemian Art Nouveau Twin Handled Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Bohemian Art Nouveau twin handled green iridescent patterned art glass vase or bowl

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Tiffany Studios Favrile Iridescent and Reactive Decorated Art Glass Vase
Tiffany Studios Favrile Iridescent and Reactive Decorated Art Glass Vase

Tiffany Studios Favrile Iridescent and Reactive Decorated Art Glass Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

all against a heavily iridescent and reactive mauve background. The vase is signed, “L.C.T. E745” and

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Tall Trumpet Vase
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Tall Trumpet Vase

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Tall Trumpet Vase

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass pulled feather tall

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Bronze

Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase

Loetz Art Nouveau Phenomenon Gre Crete Iridescent Art Glass Vase

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period Phenomenon Gre Crete iridescent art glass vase with flared rim By

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Josef Rindskopf Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase, Circa 1890s
Josef Rindskopf Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase, Circa 1890s

Josef Rindskopf Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase, Circa 1890s

By Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period iridescent corrugated art glass vase By

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl Murano Glass Large Vase Signed Cenedese
Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl Murano Glass Large Vase Signed Cenedese

Iridescent Mother-of-Pearl Murano Glass Large Vase Signed Cenedese

By Cenedese

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This spectacular free-form iridescent mother-of-pearl color Murano glass vase features very large

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase With Scalloped Edge
Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase With Scalloped Edge

Loetz Art Nouveau Iridescent Art Glass Vase With Scalloped Edge

By Loetz Glass

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Nouveau period iridescent art glass vase with beautifully executed floral design and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Large Gold Color and Iridescent Murano Glass Vases
Pair of Large Gold Color and Iridescent Murano Glass Vases

Pair of Large Gold Color and Iridescent Murano Glass Vases

By Cenedese

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This spectacular pair of vases has got a very unusual iridescent color that goes from deep gold to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Early 20th Iridescent Art Stem Glass Vase Set by Imperial
Early 20th Iridescent Art Stem Glass Vase Set by Imperial

Early 20th Iridescent Art Stem Glass Vase Set by Imperial

By Imperial Glass Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large- Early 20th Iridescent Art Stem glass vase set by Imperial featuring an almost brass-like

Category

Vintage 1910s Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Tall Trumpet Vase
Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Tall Trumpet Vase

Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Iridescent Art Glass Tall Trumpet Vase

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period Favrile iridescent art glass tall trumpet vase By

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Cenedese Superb Pair of Glowing Iridescent Black Murano Glass Vases
Cenedese Superb Pair of Glowing Iridescent Black Murano Glass Vases

Cenedese Superb Pair of Glowing Iridescent Black Murano Glass Vases

By Cenedese

Located in New York, NY

This black pair of vintage Murano glass vases is finished with an extraordinary iridescence that

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rare Pr of Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Iridescent Art Glass Vases
Rare Pr of Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Iridescent Art Glass Vases

Rare Pr of Swedish Art Deco Orrefors Iridescent Art Glass Vases

By Edward Hald, Orrefors

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare pair of Swedish art deco Orrefors iridescent green art glass globular-form vases; by Edward

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Vases

Fulvio Bianconi Iridescent Murano Glass Torso Vase Signed and Dated 1992
Fulvio Bianconi Iridescent Murano Glass Torso Vase Signed and Dated 1992

Fulvio Bianconi Iridescent Murano Glass Torso Vase Signed and Dated 1992

By Fulvio Bianconi

Located in Ann Arbor, MI

Fulvio Bianconi Iridescent Murano Glass Torso Vase Signed and Dated 1992. Large and sculptural

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Conch Shell Glass Vase Iridescent Handmade Loetz Austria Jugendstil, circa 1900
Conch Shell Glass Vase Iridescent Handmade Loetz Austria Jugendstil, circa 1900

Conch Shell Glass Vase Iridescent Handmade Loetz Austria Jugendstil, circa 1900

By Loetz Glass

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

characteristic of this scroll vase, therefore, is that the iridescent colors on a candia-yellow ground offer a

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Art Glass, 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.

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.