At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal majolica shell vase for your home. Frequently made of
ceramic,
earthenware and
majolica, every majolica shell vase was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer majolica shell vase, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each majolica shell vase bearing
Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made majolica shell vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Royal Worcester,
Choisy-le-Roi and
Delphin Massier are consistently popular.
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.