19th Century English Majolica Stork Vase, Joseph Holdcroft
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
It's the smaller size, the stork is against a cattails vase. Reference / page 103 "Majolica" of M.
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Majolica
Mid-Century Majolica Porcelain Sculptural Vase Featuring Stork and Bamboo Motif
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A captivating example of mid-century Italian ceramic artistry, this Majolica porcelain decorative vase sculpture seamlessly blends naturalistic elegance with sculptural charm.
Majolica, Porcelain
Brown Westhead Moore & Co Majolica Storks Vase
By Brown Westhead Moore
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica figural vase which features two storks, one standing and the other crouched beside.
Majolica
Large Continental Majolica Stork Figural Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified Czechoslovakian Majolica figural vase which features a stork with a frog in it's beak, stood amongst lilies and bullrushes/cattails.
Earthenware
Pair of Rare Large Majolica Bird - Stork, Heron or Crane Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a pair of very impressive majolica bird vases, with storks, herons or cranes, set against a bull rush background, with supported by a large yellow column, decorated on the re...
Holdcroft Heron and Stork Vases
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in New York, NY
Rare matched pair of English Majolica flower vases by Joseph Holdcroft. Each figure with a tall cattail vase; the gray and white heron with fish in his mouth, the companion white sto...
Majolica
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.
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