Japanese Ginger Jars Urn
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Jars
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Vases
Porcelain
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s Japanese Urns
Porcelain
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Jars
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Japanese Moorish Urns
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Jars
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Japanese Chinoiserie Urns
Gold
Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Urns
Gold Leaf
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Vintage 1970s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Hardwood, Olive
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Earthenware
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dutch Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Jars
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Metal
20th Century Danish Other Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Enamel
Finding the Right Vases-vessels for You
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
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