Massive Mactan and Natural Stone Floor Vase or Urn
By Maitland Smith
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Classic example of 1980s Postmodern Design in the style of Maitland Smith and Magnussen Ponte. Vase, or Urn, features a striking contrast between raw and refined textures. Divided ...
Stone
Set of Three Large Postmodern Tasselated Mactan Stone Floor Vases. Circa 1980s.
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Three Large Postmodern Tasselated Mactan Stone Floor Vases. Circa 1980s. Features: Three Sizes Stone Floor Vases with polished bodies and accentuated rough mactan stone detail...
Stone
Very Large Mactan Stone or Fossil Stone Planter, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful and very large vase, fabricated in Italy in the 80's. This very rare vase is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone.
Travertine
Large Decorative Mactan Stone Floor Vase, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Massive mid-century Mactan marble stone mosaic floor vase with countless naturalistic subtle colored stone marble covering the entire surface.Can be used indoors or outdoors.Very dec...
Stone, Marble
Set of Two Mactan Stone Large Floor Vases, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Massive mid century marble stone mosaic floor vase with countless naturalistic subtle colored stone marble covering the entire surface. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Dimensions:L...
Marble, Stone
1980s Pair of XL Mactan Stone Vases
Located in Retie, BE
Stunning pair of large Mactan Stone vases from the 1980s. These tessellated mactan stone vases look awesome by their size.
Stone
$153 / item
H 7.9 in W 5.1 in D 7.9 in
Pebble Vase, Handmade Textured Terracotta Organic Shape in Sand
Located in New York, US
The Pebble Vase, with its unique flatten bulb shape and textured details, enhances any room. Handcrafted from terracotta clay, its rustic natural finish and rustic textures infuse a ...
Terracotta
Glazed Stoneware Garden Planter Table Base, 21st Century, Asia
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning Stoneware Garden Vase Elevate your outdoor space with this exquisite, hand-crafted stoneware garden vase. Its unique, textured design adds a touch of artistry and sophistic...
Stoneware
Brutalist Wabi Sabi Modernist Large Ceramic Vase 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large Brutalist Ceramic Vessel with Volcanic / Crater Glaze. Large 15 inch Vessel with incredible texture and Scale, purchased in Sardegna Italy, artist unknown but Mid Century wit...
Ceramic
$6,500 / set
H 20.75 in W 13 in D 11 in
Rare Pair of Large Bitossi Archaeological Series Vases, circa 1980
By Bitossi
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and impressive pair of large vases from Bitossi’s short-lived “Archaeological Series”, produced in the early 1980s. These pieces feature the distinctive scavo finish, expertly...
Pottery
Hand-Sculpted Vase in Cement and Clay, Contemporary Design, Colombia
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
Crafted in cement and clay, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each piece is sculpted to celebrate organic imperf...
Cement
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a soft, romantic hue to your stoneware collection with this lovely vintage studio pottery vase. Hand-thrown from substantial clay, the vessel features a classic urn-shaped ...
Pottery
A sculptural Scandinavian ceramic vase with a richly textured glaze
Located in Hundested, DK
A sculptural Scandinavian ceramic vase with a richly textured glaze in deep earthy brown tones. Defined by its organic silhouette and tactile surface, the piece reflects the understa...
Ceramic
Willy Guhl Concrete Urn, 1960s Switzerland
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Concrete urn by Willy Guhl. Rare model. In a beautiful washed out patina from layers of finishes worn down over the years. Urn has a delicate cement ridge around the mouth as well as...
Concrete
Italian Marble Vase Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian Marble Vase. Vintage Richly Veined Marble Vase with Curved Top. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Top diameter: 15.8 cm Base diameter: 12.5 cm Weight:...
Marble
Paul Chaleff Large-Scale Stoneware Planter
Located in New York, NY
Paul Chaleff large-scale stoneware planter. Handmade, sturdy, nice drip-glazed pattern to the body.
Stoneware
$1,710Sale Price|25% Off
H 20.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Large Carved Concrete French Modern Stone Pot/Planter/Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic Modern vintage stone planter. Could work indoor with tree or outdoor. Large round interior. Has a weathered, but very solid look. See pics for condition. Has large hole ...
Stone, Concrete
Hand-Sculpted Decorative Stone Vase with Textured Glaze from Colombia
Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico
Crafted in solid stone and finished with a textured, hand-applied glaze, the Vase Collection evokes the quiet strength of ancient vessels with a distinctly contemporary spirit. Each ...
Cement
Three Studio Vases in Earth Tones Ceramic Dutch 1960s
Located in London, GB
Three Studio Pottery vases in coral red, mat black and moss green are created on the turning wheel by highly technical skilled Dutch ceramist in the 1960s, made by De Olde Kuyk (DOK)...
Ceramic
Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ancient Egyptian Bullet-Form Alabaster Vase Third Intermediate Period, circa 945–715 BCE This monumental Egyptian alabaster vase is among the largest known examples of its type. It ...
Alabaster
Post-Modern Italian Marble Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Small post-modern Italian marble vase, circa 1970s. The vase is primarily a dark tan in color, but has cream, black and grey veining throughout. The vase is in very good vintage cond...
Marble
Massive Tessellated Stone Floor Vase in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive Tessellated Stone Floor Vase in the Style of Marquis of Beverly Hills, circa 1980s. This impressive, tessellated stone floor vase, in the style of Marquis of Beverly Hills an...
Stone
Willy Guhl Small Bowl Planter, 1950s, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1950s planter bowl designed by Swiss neo-functionalist and Industrial Design Pioneer Willy Guhl for Eternit in Switzerland. Sculpted from fiber cement which has slowly weathere...
Cement
Reclaimed Compton Style Terracotta Scroll Pot
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Compton style rich terracotta scroll pot. With its handmade design and natural weathered finish, this reclaimed Compton style scroll pot makes a beautiful feature of a co...
Terracotta
English Garden Stone Urn or Planter Pot with Garland Motif
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone in the Country House style, featuring a beautiful garland and medallion emblem relief to the bowl and resting on a raise...
Stone, Cast Stone
$1,100Sale Price|26% Off
H 72 in W 31 in D 11.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase Domino Mobler
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak bookcase. Original finish by Domino Mobler. Very nice condition, but does have a chip on the back upper corner, please look at the photos. Measures: 31...
Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Metal Garden Finial or Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully proportioned vintage metal garden finial or obelisk. The sculptural silhouette and pattern detail give the piece a quietly architectural presence — equally at home in a...
Metal
$1,600
H 68.51 in W 137.8 in D 0.79 in
B74 Old Japanese antiques 6panels, Plain folding screen with the base left as is
Located in Niiza, JP
Plain folding screen with the base left as is Material: Paper on wooden frame One piece: W580×H1740mm×D15mm, Unfolded size: W3500mm Folded size: W590×H1740×D100mm, 7kg Estimate packi...
Paper
$1,880
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 63 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Expandable Dining Table W/ Tile Inlay by Gangso Mobler
By Gangsø Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Expandable Dining Room Table W/ Tile Inlay by Gangso Mobler. Circa 1970s Features a beautiful teak wood grain, a quintessential mid-century modern S...
Ceramic, Teak
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, After Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite cameo vase after Émile Gallé displays a rich amber hue displaying high relief design of leaves and flowers. The intricate details and subtle color variations exemplify...
Art Glass
$1,580
H 48 in W 78 in D 1 in
Coastal Style Boho Chic Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Bed Headboard. Circa 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coastal Style / Boho Chic Bamboo and Rattan Queen Size Bed Headboard. Circa 1980s Features a bamboo cane frame in a gorgeous geometric design. In excellent near mint origina...
Wicker, Rattan
$2,850 / set
H 28 in Dm 10 in
Pair of Monumental John-Richard Verdigris Patinated Art Deco Style Lidded Urns
By John-Richard 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
Striking pair of monumental decorative lidded urns by celebrated American luxury furnishings company John-Richard, executed in a richly textured verdigris-style patinated metal with ...
Metal
20th Century Pair Wrought Iron Square Garden Obelisks
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage pair of square wrought iron garden obelisks or trellises. Eye-catching with a timeless neoclassical design having linear form with geometric shapes, a substantial squared bod...
Wrought Iron
Fluted Art Deco Vase in Patinated Metal and Brass 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Fluted Art Deco Vase in Patinated Metal and Brass 1930s. Wonderful fluted vase with a very distinct art deco design. Beautiful design with a semi abstract floral inspired decor. Gre...
Metal, Brass
$4,395
H 45.25 in Dm 30 in
Two-Tier Stone Planter from Switzerland Attributed to Swiss Designer Willy Guhl
By Willy Guhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large two-tier cast stone planter from Switzerland. This unique stacked planter from the mid-20th century is attributed to Swiss artist Willy Guhl. It has original paint and nicely...
Stone, Cast Stone
Mians, Small Arched Limestone Wall Fountain from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Comprised of nine pieces of hand-carved limestone from Provence, France, this small wall fountain has a high-arching back wall (three stones) that is mirrored by a more subtly curved...
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
$1,080
H 26.78 in Dm 23.23 in
Cast Concrete Urn / Garden Planter, Mid-20th Century, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large and elegant cast concrete planter with a sculptural, flared form raised on a solid pedestal base. The soft curves and classical proportions give the piece a timeless and arch...
Concrete
Vase by Gallé, signed
By Émile Gallé
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Vase by Gallé Emile Gallé (1846-1904) was a French artist, designer, and entrepreneur known for his unique glassworks and furniture in the Art Nouveau style. Gallé was born in Nancy...
Glass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.