Lalique Zebra
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Decorative Art
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dry Bars
Walnut, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Zebra Wood
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Walnut, Ivory, Boxwood, Kingwood, Satinwood
2010s Modern Floor Lamps
Bone
2010s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Space Age Tapestries
Tapestry
Vintage 1950s French Space Age Decorative Art
Iron
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
20th Century French Modern Vases
Glass
20th Century French Modern Vases
Glass
1990s French Vases
Crystal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Vases
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Centerpieces
Enamel
20th Century French Modern Vases
Art Glass
Late 20th Century French Vases
Crystal
1990s French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
1990s French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Vases
Crystal
1990s European Vases
Crystal
1990s European Vases
Art Glass
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.