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Louis Dage, French Ceramist, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics
Louis Dage, French Ceramist, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics

Louis Dage, French Ceramist, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Louis Dage (1885 - 1961), French ceramist. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

Large White VÅGA Shell Vase by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s

By Gustavsberg, Wilhelm Kage

Located in Bromma, SE

Wilhelm Kåge Shell Formed Vase "Våga" by Gustavsberg. Creamy white Stoneware Vase with Carrara Glaze. 1950s. Good vintage condition with light signs of wear. Small production crack...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Pottery Super Multi-Color Fat Lava Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s
Large Pottery Super Multi-Color Fat Lava Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s

Large Pottery Super Multi-Color Fat Lava Vase Scheurich WGP, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 408-40 Producer: Scheurich

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP, Sweden, 1930s
Large Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP, Sweden, 1930s

Large Brown & Gold Art Deco Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund. ALP, Sweden, 1930s

By Rörstrand, ALP Lidköping 1, Gunnar Nylund, rorstrand studio

Located in Malmö, SE

A large stoneware Art Deco vase with beautiful brown glaze. Foot and mouth detailed in gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large red abstract vase object by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Large red abstract vase object by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s

Large red abstract vase object by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s

By Steuler, Cari Zalloni

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: ceramic object Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pottery Fat Lava Ochre Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Large Pottery Fat Lava Ochre Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

Large Pottery Fat Lava Ochre Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

is made of ceramic pottery in fat lava optic with abstract illustration in very strong coloration of

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s
Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s

Unique Large Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and unique stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Bo Fajans, Sweden, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Grooved Design, 1960s
Bo Fajans, Sweden, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Grooved Design, 1960s

Bo Fajans, Sweden, Large Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Grooved Design, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bo fajans, Sweden. Large vase in glazed ceramics. Grooved design, 1960s. Measures: 46.5 x 21 cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Yellow Vase by Jean Lurçat for Sant Vincens, circa 1950, France
Very Large Yellow Vase by Jean Lurçat for Sant Vincens, circa 1950, France

Very Large Yellow Vase by Jean Lurçat for Sant Vincens, circa 1950, France

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Very Large Yellow Vase by Jean Lurçat for Sant Vincens, circa 1950, France. Large

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Two Large Sarek Vases in Glazed Ceramics
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Two Large Sarek Vases in Glazed Ceramics

Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Two Large Sarek Vases in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Olle Alberius for Rörstrand. Two large Sarek vases in glazed ceramics. Swedish design, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Black Mangania Vases by Lillemor Mannerheim, Gefle, Sweden, 1950s
Pair of Large Black Mangania Vases by Lillemor Mannerheim, Gefle, Sweden, 1950s

Pair of Large Black Mangania Vases by Lillemor Mannerheim, Gefle, Sweden, 1950s

By Gefle, Upsala Ekeby, Lillemor Mannerheim

Located in Malmö, SE

A pair of large and beautiful vases with amazing black, matte, 'Mangania' glaze. Designed in 1955

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Potter, Large Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Gutte Style, 1960s
Danish Potter, Large Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Gutte Style, 1960s

Danish Potter, Large Unique Vase in Glazed Ceramics, Gutte Style, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danish potter. Large unique vase in glazed ceramics. Gutte style. Raku burned technique, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Şarap Küpü (Turkish Wine Jug - Large) Set
Şarap Küpü (Turkish Wine Jug - Large) Set

Şarap Küpü (Turkish Wine Jug - Large) Set

Located in Ojai, US

This set of large Turkish jugs was used to store and serve liquids, likely wine, to generations of

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's
Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's

Accolay, France, Large Art Deco Vase in Glazed Ceramics, 1940's

Located in København, Copenhagen

Accolay, France. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful glaze in red and blue shades

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Milet for Sevres, France, Large Art Deco Vase, 1920's
Paul Milet for Sevres, France, Large Art Deco Vase, 1920's

Paul Milet for Sevres, France, Large Art Deco Vase, 1920's

Located in København, Copenhagen

Paul Milet (1870-1930) for Sevres, France. Large Art Deco vase in glazed ceramics. Fantastic

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden
A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden

A very large Mid-century modern pottery vase, "Bamboo", by Alberius, Sweden

By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rare and very large vintage ceramic vase from the very well-known designer Olle Alberius, known

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Organic Freeform Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand
Large Organic Freeform Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand

Large Organic Freeform Stoneware Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A well sized vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Features a freeform or organic shaped rim which provides for excellent movement. Beautiful soft neutral color palette would wo...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1979 Glazed Stoneware
Large Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1979 Glazed Stoneware

Large Horst Kerstan Studio Art Pottery Vase signed & dated 1979 Glazed Stoneware

By Horst Kerstan

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking large studio art pottery vase is a remarkable creation by renowned German ceramicist

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.
Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.

Large tubular vase « Bambou » in blue glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot.

By Jean-Pierre Bonardot

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tubular vase « Bambou » in blue and brown glazed stoneware by Jean-Pierre Bonardot. Artist monogram under the base. Unique piece. Circa 1990. H : 21.2 x 6.7 x 6.7 inches. - Born i...

Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Jan Van Der Vaart Porcelain Taurus Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line
Large Jan Van Der Vaart Porcelain Taurus Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line

Large Jan Van Der Vaart Porcelain Taurus Vase for Rosenthal Studio Line

By Jan van der Vaart, Rosenthal

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Striking large and colorful porcelain vase designed by influential ceramist Jan Van Der Vaart for

Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Arne Bang. Large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. 1940s
Arne Bang. Large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. 1940s

Arne Bang. Large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. 1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arne Bang (1901-1983), large and rare floor vase. Glaze in green-brown tones. Ribbed design. Model

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large French Art Nouveau Pottery Gilbert Metenier Blue Ochre Yellow Green
Large French Art Nouveau Pottery Gilbert Metenier Blue Ochre Yellow Green

Large French Art Nouveau Pottery Gilbert Metenier Blue Ochre Yellow Green

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Large French Art Nouveau Pottery Gilbert Metenier blue ochre yellow green A rare, large and very

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series
Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series

Kawa Vase 22, Large White Organic Porcelain Vase by Luft Tanaka, Kawa Series

By Luft Tanaka

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large organic ceramic vase. One-of-a-kind. Dimensions 9" dia x 12" height Watertight. Signed and

Category

2010s American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Large Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handle by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Large Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handle by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

Large Glazed Stoneware Vase with Handle by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Göteborg, SE

The vase is in good condition, but as this is a second-hand assortment, there are minor cosmetic flaws. See close-up of the vase. Overall, the vase is in very nice condition. Nice to...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Green Floor Vase by Jerk Werkmaster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1950s.
Large Green Floor Vase by Jerk Werkmaster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1950s.

Large Green Floor Vase by Jerk Werkmaster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1950s.

By Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo

Located in Malmö, SE

Beautiful and large floor vase made by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjö, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s
Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s

Large German Floor Vase by Scheurich Keramik, W-Germany Pottery, 1960s-1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful large Mid-Century vase by Scheurich. West Germany, 1960s-1970s Shape number 546-40

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik
Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

Large Mid-Century Vase/Pitcher by Bodo Mans for Bay Keramik

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful large vase/pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s
Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

Large Vase 'Carrara' by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1940s

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Malmö, SE

time that Kåge developed numerous ceramic designs that were infused with what he had learned from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multi-Color Floor Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Producer: Scheurich, Germany

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carlton Ware, Large Hand Painted & Embossed Orchid Vase, UK, Mid 20th Century
Carlton Ware, Large Hand Painted & Embossed Orchid Vase, UK, Mid 20th Century

Carlton Ware, Large Hand Painted & Embossed Orchid Vase, UK, Mid 20th Century

By Carlton Ware Ltd

Located in Chatham, ON

Carlton Ware - Australian design - Embossed Orchid pattern - Rare large hand painted blush pink

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans
Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

Midcentury Bay Keramik Large Fat Lava ‘Bubble’ Vase by Bodo Mans

By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Vibrant Orange and Brown Seventies tall Bay vase, quite rare decor and to my opinion the most attractive vase from this period. Original label. I have a similar one for sale in ano...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Orange Giovanni de Simone 1960 Vase with Picasso Style Warriors
Large Orange Giovanni de Simone 1960 Vase with Picasso Style Warriors

Large Orange Giovanni de Simone 1960 Vase with Picasso Style Warriors

By Giovanni de Simone

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Large orange Giovanni De Simone 1960 vase with Picasso style warriors. In his hometown he

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)
Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Zeytin Küpü (Turkish Olive Jar - Large)

Located in Ojai, US

This medium Turkish jug was used to store olive oil by generations of families in the Levant. The barrel-shaped body and small opening at the neck minimize exposure to air, light, an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Stunning set of two large format vases, Japanese style, 1900 Art Nouveau, France
Stunning set of two large format vases, Japanese style, 1900 Art Nouveau, France

Stunning set of two large format vases, Japanese style, 1900 Art Nouveau, France

Located in Wien, AT

very impressive set of two vases, made around 1900, in Japanese design and decoration, from France. These two vases are impressive at first glance, but become increasingly interesti...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multicolor 286-42 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s
Large Pottery Fat Lava Multicolor 286-42 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

Large Pottery Fat Lava Multicolor 286-42 Vase Made by Scheurich, 1970s

By Scheurich Keramik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Fat lava art vase extra large version Model: 286-42 Producer: Scheurich

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ewer Hand Painted Pearl White Decorative Vase Unique Piece Made in Italy
Large Ewer Hand Painted Pearl White Decorative Vase Unique Piece Made in Italy

Large Ewer Hand Painted Pearl White Decorative Vase Unique Piece Made in Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Magnificent large decorative ewer, handmade and hand-painted in Italy by the artist G. Mengoni for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Luster, Majolica

Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.
Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.

Mid-Century Modern Vicke Lindstrand Large Vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden 1940s.

By Vicke Lindstrand, Upsala Ekeby

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare ceramic vase with an intriguing pattern. A true conversation starter. Designed by Vicke

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden 1960s
Large Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden 1960s

Large Brown Stoneware Floor Vase by Carl-Harry Stalhane, Rorstrand, Sweden 1960s

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, rorstrand studio, Rörstrand

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and rare stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Made by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Ateljé

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Satin White Wheel Thrown Vase by Jason Fox, Minimalist Design, Los Angeles
Large Satin White Wheel Thrown Vase by Jason Fox, Minimalist Design, Los Angeles

Large Satin White Wheel Thrown Vase by Jason Fox, Minimalist Design, Los Angeles

By Jason Fox Ceramics

Located in Burbank, CA

Large Satin White Wheel Thrown Vase by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s
Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

Carstens Tönnieshof Set of Large Bowl and Vase, West Germany Ceramics, 1960s

By Carstens Tönnieshof

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of a large bowl and cylindrical vase was made by Carstens Tönnieshof with complex, textured

Category

Mid-20th Century German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Gold

Exceptional Karl Drerup for Vontury 1940s Europa and the Bull Large Vase
Exceptional Karl Drerup for Vontury 1940s Europa and the Bull Large Vase

Exceptional Karl Drerup for Vontury 1940s Europa and the Bull Large Vase

By Karl Drerup

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A rare and impressively-sized vase by Karl Drerup (1904-2000) for Vontury. The vessel depicts a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg
Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

Swedish Grace 1930s Large Art deco Argenta Vase By Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A rather large Art deco vase known as "Argenta" designed by Wilhelm Kåge and handmade for

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875
Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875

Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot & Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875

By Delphin Massier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large, foot-high, French Barbotine Majolica glazed vase showing a colorful parrot sitting on a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Large Ceramic Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large ceramic vessel for your home. Each large ceramic vessel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and stoneware. There are 995 variations of the antique or vintage large ceramic vessel you’re looking for, while we also have 91 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large ceramic vessel — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right large ceramic vessel, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made large ceramic vessel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Scheurich Keramik, Bay Keramik and Bitossi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Large Ceramic Vessel?

The average selling price for a large ceramic vessel at 1stDibs is $1,300, while they’re typically $56 on the low end and $92,236 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Large Ceramic Vessel
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A ceramic vessel is a hard-brittle material that is made by firing clay and other similar substances. It is used to store, transport and drink liquids such as water or wine. Shop a variety of vintage and antique ceramic vessels on 1stDibs.