$800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 3.75 in D 9 in
Set of Three Post-Modern Geometric Ceramic Vases by James Johnston
By James Johnston
Located in San Diego, CA
Hard to find set of three post-modern geometric ceramic vases by James Johnston, circa 1980s. The
Stoneware
James Johnston Brass Vase
By James Johnston
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice modernist brass vase signed J Johnston. This vase has been polished, but there are several
Brass
1980's Post Modernist Brass Vases by James Johnston
By James Johnston
Located in Rochester, NY
Two complimenting brass vases with a cutting edge sleek architectonic design form by James Johnston
Brass
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H 9.63 in W 13 in D 13 in
Post-Modernist Polished Brass Geometric Vase by James Johnston for Balos
By James Johnston
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern geometric brass vases by James Johnston for Balos, which operated in both Hong Kong and
Brass
Brass Center Piece Vase
By James Johnston
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass center piece vase, signes James Johnston for Balos underside.
Brass
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H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in
James Johnston Signed Mid-Century Angular Design Vase, Ceramic, Signed
Located in Manhasset, NY
James Johnston signed mid-century angular design vase, ceramic Signed on underside.
Ceramic
James Johnston Brass Vessels
By James Johnston
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of James Johnston brass vases. Interesting shapes that complement each other. The taller one
Brass
1980's Post Modernist Cubist Brass Vases by James Johnston
By James Johnston
Located in Rochester, NY
A graduated size pair of sleek geometric cubist post modernist heavy brass vases by James Johnston
Brass
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H 9.65 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
James Johnston Postmodernist Brass Vase or Planter, a pair, 1980s
By James Johnston
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful 1980s pair of Postmodernist sleek cubist brass vases by James Johnston. High gloss
Metal, Brass
J Johnston brass vessel
By James Johnston
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a brass triangular shaped tall vase designed by James Johnston and signed on bottom. It has
Brass
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H 9.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
James Johnston Large Geometric Brass Architectural Vase Vintage Post-Modern
By Sarreid Ltd., James Johnston, Donald Judd
Located in Hyattsville, MD
geometric vase form. A nice rare large size. Showing some wear; a small dent to one fold, and an unfinished
Brass
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H 16 in W 9.25 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Johnston Geometric Brass Architectural Vases Vintage Post-Modern
By James Mont, Mastercraft, Donald Judd
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Late Mid-Century tarnished brass geometric polygon decorative obelisk flower vase forms. Small W 8
Brass
$1,081
H 6.19 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genarp, SE
Danish mid-century candleholders in silver plated bras by Jens Quistgaard. The candleholders are a rare model not often found and a beautiful examples of midcentury design. The c...
Silver, Brass
$1,400Sale Price|75% Off
H 3 in W 12.88 in D 5 in
1960s Iron Bonsai Ikebana Tripod Japan MCM Planter Dish Mid-Century
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting variation on the most popular ikebana form form the Mid-Century Era. Procured from a Washington DC estate.
Metal
Enrico Castellani, mixed media
By Enrico Castellani
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This multiple is sold together with the accompanying book 'Enrico Castellani Pittore' by Vincenzo Agnetti. Published by Achille Mauri, Milan, accompanying publication of the book 'E...
Plastic
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vase by Alphonse Cytère, 1910
By Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Cytère 1
Located in Paris, FR
A beautiful antique ceramic vase handcrafted by Alphonse Cytère known for developing this metallic finish. Typical Art Nouveau style. This model with three handles is rare. Signed ...
Ceramic
Walnut Laine Counter Stool by Defne Koz for Bernhardt Design
By Defne Koz, Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Laine Counter Stool by Defne Koz for Bernhardt Design, Walnut and Stainless Steel. Price is for one, four in total available. In the pictures stools may seem to be different height’s...
Stainless Steel
$3,617 / set
H 7.37 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of 2 Bronze Art Deco Vases by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 2 beautiful bronze vases with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers m...
Bronze
Outdoor Chile Bar Stools
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Outdoor Chile Bar Stools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion made for outdoor use. Black met...
Mahogany
12 French Hand Painted Dessert Plates W/ Butterflies & Birds
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a lovely set of 12 uniquely painted dessert plates with a variety of subjects. They feature birds and butterflies done with a transfer border and hand painted polychrome enam...
Porcelain, Paste
Angel, Carved and Polychrome Wood, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Angel. Carved and polychrome wood. Century XVI. Polychrome wood carving showing an angel, with the face facing the viewer and the body in profile, dressed in a long tunic whose fo...
Wood
$425
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Hollywood Regency Bronze Footed Nautical Seashell Catchall Bowl Raymor Italy
By Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency bronze footed nautical seashell catchall, bowl, Raymor, Italy. Original label underneath. A-659-335
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Japanese bronze vases depicting scenes with different birds. These would make a wonderful pair of lamps.
$917Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.56 in W 6.11 in D 4.14 in
Archimede Seguso Murano Bullicante Black & Clear Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Striped Bullicante Murano clear glass ashtray with black inclusions. Attributed to Archimede Seguso. Italy, 1950s. This eye-catching Murano glass bowl or ashtray is made in clear gl...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$940Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 19.75 in D 11 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Solid Walnut & Brass Magazine Rack by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Italian solid walnut and brass foldable magazine rack by Cesare Lacca, circa 1950s. This ingenious design allows the magazine rack to fold up with the lift of the ...
Brass
$725 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.25 in D 13.75 in
2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (four are available, but priced individually) Hi Pad Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. These stools were produced in 2013 and feature a soli...
Steel
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder by Gregory Litsios
By Gregory Litsios
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare wrought iron modernist triple candleholder by Gregory Litsios, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 9.5"D x 23"H. Litsios was mentored a...
Wrought Iron
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now 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.