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Medium Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
Medium Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade

Medium Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade

By Philippe Bestenheider, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centrepiece with sophisticated matte white, black, blue, and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade
Tall Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade

Tall Gear Vase in Matte Blue by Phillippe Bestenheider for Driade

By Philippe Bestenheider, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Phillippe Bestenheider puts his name to a collection of fine, elegant vases for Driade. A tall vase, a medium vase, and a centerpiece with sophisticated matte white, black, blue, and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce
Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce

Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

Large "Pompitu II" Vase in Soft Resin, designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design Collection.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Vase with Geometric Diamond Pattern Matte Glaze
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Vase with Geometric Diamond Pattern Matte Glaze

Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Vase with Geometric Diamond Pattern Matte Glaze

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautiful example of an Arts and Crafts era piece showcases Rookwood's extraordinary craftsmanship and creative use of glazes. Made in 1921, it was a production piece, utilizing...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Aqua by Gaetano Pesce
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Aqua by Gaetano Pesce

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Aqua by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

Large Indian Summer Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Corsi Spaghetti Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Yellow by Gaetano Pesce
Corsi Spaghetti Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Yellow by Gaetano Pesce

Corsi Spaghetti Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Yellow by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

Large 'Spaghetti' Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Spaghetti Special Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
Spaghetti Special Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce

Spaghetti Special Vase (Large), Clear Blue and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, ON

"Spaghetti" Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

“Aria” Rose Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2008
“Aria” Rose Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2008

“Aria” Rose Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2008

By Salviati, Renzo Stellon

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

“Aria” vase designed by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, Murano, Italy, 2008.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Small Cambium Vase Matte Purple PlantDyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Small Cambium Vase Matte Purple PlantDyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

Small Cambium Vase Matte Purple PlantDyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

By STUDIO LOOP LOOP

Located in New York, NY

Small Cambium Vase by Studio Loop Loop Matte Aluminium H 10" x Dia 3.5" The Cambium Vase series is one of the pieces designed for the Dye Dye My Darling collection — a series of u...

Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Flower Vase, German, Matte Ceramic, Display Urn, Mid Century, Circa 1960
Vintage Flower Vase, German, Matte Ceramic, Display Urn, Mid Century, Circa 1960

Vintage Flower Vase, German, Matte Ceramic, Display Urn, Mid Century, Circa 1960

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage flower vase. A German, matte ceramic display urn, dating to the mid century period, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Matte White Earthenware Vase by Eva Jancke Björk - Bobergs Fajans Sweden
1940s Matte White Earthenware Vase by Eva Jancke Björk - Bobergs Fajans Sweden

1940s Matte White Earthenware Vase by Eva Jancke Björk - Bobergs Fajans Sweden

By Bo Fajans, Eva Jancke-Björk

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Very nice form and color with matte white glaze. From is a blend of modernist and Swedish grace, allowing for use in a variety of interiors. Nice size

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Small Matte Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
Small Matte Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

Small Matte Light Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

By Barbara Barry

Located in Manassas Park, VA

Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ice," measuring 5” x 5 7/8” (4 3/4” mouth).

Category

2010s Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Small Matte Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern
Small Matte Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

Small Matte Medium Grey Conical Ceramic Vase with Graphic Line Pattern

By Barbara Barry

Located in Manassas Park, VA

Barbara Barry for Middle Kingdom cylindrical vase in "ash," measuring 5” x 5 7/8” (4 3/4” mouth).

Category

2010s Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rookwood 1919 XIX Matte Glaze Footed Cabinet Vase Bowl Compote 3.5"
Antique Rookwood 1919 XIX Matte Glaze Footed Cabinet Vase Bowl Compote 3.5"

Antique Rookwood 1919 XIX Matte Glaze Footed Cabinet Vase Bowl Compote 3.5"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Rookwood cabinet vase / footed bowl / compote featuring Art Deco styling with brown matte glaze.

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Warm White, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy
Modern Vase, Matte Finish Warm White, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

Modern Vase, Matte Finish Warm White, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Elegant warm white vase with a matte finishing, alternating with reflective surfaces embellished with 24Kt gold luster.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Antique 1904 XIX Rookwood Arts Nouveau Blue Matte Glaze Bud Vase 6"
Antique 1904 XIX Rookwood Arts Nouveau Blue Matte Glaze Bud Vase 6"

Antique 1904 XIX Rookwood Arts Nouveau Blue Matte Glaze Bud Vase 6"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 1904 Rookwood XIX arts and crafts / art nouveau period bud vase featuring a matte blue glaze with floral / peacock feather design.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large Vase, Matte Finish Olive Green, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy
Large Vase, Matte Finish Olive Green, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

Large Vase, Matte Finish Olive Green, Spheres 24kt Gold Luster, Handmade Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Exquisite large dark olive green vase with a matte finishing, alternating with reflective surfaces embellished with 24Kt gold luster.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy

Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the impression that it is made of a soft, pliable material that deforms under the pressure of the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Small Studio Ceramic Matte Glazed Incised Ceramic Bud Vase by Deanna Nichols
Small Studio Ceramic Matte Glazed Incised Ceramic Bud Vase by Deanna Nichols

Small Studio Ceramic Matte Glazed Incised Ceramic Bud Vase by Deanna Nichols

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Variegated stoneware bud vase with drainage hole by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri). Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA from Claremont...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Scavo Glass Vase with Matte Finish, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Scavo Glass Vase with Matte Finish, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Green Scavo Glass Vase with Matte Finish, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern green scavo glass vase with matte finish, 1960s This is a fantastic vase of the series named Scavo.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Cloisonné Vase by Yukio Tamura Flora Matte White Ground, Early 20th Century
Cloisonné Vase by Yukio Tamura Flora Matte White Ground, Early 20th Century

Cloisonné Vase by Yukio Tamura Flora Matte White Ground, Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A cloisonné vase by Yukio Tamura, early 20th century. Of bottle form with flared neck, decorated with flora in translucent enamel over silver foil against a matte white ground, seale...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce
Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce

Twins C Vase (Large), Matte Pastel Pink and Coral Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, ON

Large 'Twins C' Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection.

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"
Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"

Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Rookwood Jens Jensen matte glaze floral theme mantel vase or urn. Marked 1929 XXIX on base with shape 604 DD, signed with encircled J with wings.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Rookwood Art Deco 1930 XXX 6096 Matte Blue Basketweave Handled Vase 6"
Rookwood Art Deco 1930 XXX 6096 Matte Blue Basketweave Handled Vase 6"

Rookwood Art Deco 1930 XXX 6096 Matte Blue Basketweave Handled Vase 6"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Art Deco Rookwood bud vase featuring a basketweave style motif with handles. Circa 1930. Shape 6096. Dimensions: 3.75" x 3.25" x 6" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Tall Soft Yellow Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by BAY, West-Germany 1970s
Tall Soft Yellow Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by BAY, West-Germany 1970s

Tall Soft Yellow Matte Glazed Ceramic Vase by BAY, West-Germany 1970s

By Bay Keramik

Located in Barcelona, ES

Soft yellow color with orange / ceramic hues shining through the matte glaze. Fabricated by BAY, West-Germany 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Portuguese Art Pottery Vase with Raised Tulip Relief in Matte Green
Mid-Century Portuguese Art Pottery Vase with Raised Tulip Relief in Matte Green

Mid-Century Portuguese Art Pottery Vase with Raised Tulip Relief in Matte Green

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The glaze treatment is particularly noteworthy, showcasing a soft matte green base that serves as a calming, earthy backdrop.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Moorish Heads Vases "Acireale Matte Pink & Gold Leaf" Handmade in Italy, 2019
Moorish Heads Vases "Acireale Matte Pink & Gold Leaf" Handmade in Italy, 2019

Moorish Heads Vases "Acireale Matte Pink & Gold Leaf" Handmade in Italy, 2019

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

This collection is a work of art that make a statement in modern décor and in the modern cultural art world. It can be used as a vase containing flowers, or as a beautiful centerpiec...

Category

2010s Italian Folk Art Vases

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce
Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce

Pompitu II Vase (Large), Clear Red and Matte Red by Gaetano Pesce

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in Toronto, CA

Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. *All the pieces are handmade and therefore unique. Variations in the dimensions, hues and colours’ d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce
Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce

Indian Summer Vase (Large), Clear Pink and Matte Lime by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, CA

Indian Summer Vase, size Large, in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. * All the pieces are hand-made and therefore unique. Variations in the hu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

Amazonia Vase (Large), Silver and Matte Orange, Turquoise Feet by Gaetano Pesce
Amazonia Vase (Large), Silver and Matte Orange, Turquoise Feet by Gaetano Pesce

Amazonia Vase (Large), Silver and Matte Orange, Turquoise Feet by Gaetano Pesce

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in Toronto, CA

Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Sparkling silver, Opaque Orange and Clear Blue with Turquoise 'Feet'. * All the pieces are hand-mad...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Resin

“Drops” Small Black Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2010
“Drops” Small Black Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2010

“Drops” Small Black Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2010

By Salviati, Renzo Stellon

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Small size, Hand-blown using the traditional rigadin technique, this sculptural piece reveals elegant vertical ribbing accentuating its refined teardrop silhouette. Crafted in rare m...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

“Drops” Small Black Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2010
“Drops” Small Black Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2010

“Drops” Small Black Matte Murano Glass Vase by Renzo Stellon for Salviati, 2010

By Salviati, Renzo Stellon

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Small size, Hand-blown using the traditional rigadin technique, this sculptural piece reveals elegant vertical ribbing accentuating its refined teardrop silhouette. Crafted in rare m...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Cambium Green Large Vase Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Cambium Green Large Vase Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

Cambium Green Large Vase Matte Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

By STUDIO LOOP LOOP

Located in New York, NY

Large Cambium Vase by Studio Loop Loop Matte Aluminium H 18.5" x D 6.3" The Cambium Vase series is one of the pieces designed for the Dye Dye My Darling collection — a series of u...

Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Small Cambium Vase Matte Pink Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop
Small Cambium Vase Matte Pink Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

Small Cambium Vase Matte Pink Plant-Dyed Anodized Aluminium by Studio Loop Loop

By STUDIO LOOP LOOP

Located in New York, NY

Small Cambium Vase by Studio Loop Loop Matte Aluminium H 10" x Dia 3.5" The Cambium Vase series is one of the pieces designed for the Dye Dye My Darling collection — a series of ...

Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

1940s Abstract White Matte Pottery Vase with Figure by Hamilton Achilles Wolf
1940s Abstract White Matte Pottery Vase with Figure by Hamilton Achilles Wolf

1940s Abstract White Matte Pottery Vase with Figure by Hamilton Achilles Wolf

By Hamilton Achille Wolf

Located in Soquel, CA

This vase exemplifies an organic modern aesthetic with a white matte finish, natural texture, and minimalist figural design.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique Rookwood Art Deco 1920 XX Pink Matte Glaze Mantel Vase Urn 10"
Antique Rookwood Art Deco 1920 XX Pink Matte Glaze Mantel Vase Urn 10"

Antique Rookwood Art Deco 1920 XX Pink Matte Glaze Mantel Vase Urn 10"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Rookwood Art Deco 1920 XX pink / purple matte glaze vase or urn. Shape 2404. This vase was designed by Albert Cyrus Munson, active b.1917.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pottery

Suite of Three Bruno Gambone Off White Matte & Black Running Glaze Ceramic Vases
Suite of Three Bruno Gambone Off White Matte & Black Running Glaze Ceramic Vases

Suite of Three Bruno Gambone Off White Matte & Black Running Glaze Ceramic Vases

By Bruno Gambone

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Set of 3 Bruno Gambone Glazed Warm White Ceramic Bottle Vases. Featuring 3 handcrafted varied height ceramic off white matte bottle shapes with flared mouths, hand painted bicolor ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Twin Handled Ceramic Vase - Matte Glaze - W. Germany - Circa 1950's
Mid Century Twin Handled Ceramic Vase - Matte Glaze - W. Germany - Circa 1950's

Mid Century Twin Handled Ceramic Vase - Matte Glaze - W. Germany - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, ON

Mid Century twin handled ceramic vase - matte glaze over the rim/neck and handles - glossy glaze to the interior - unsigned - impressed on the base - 3044 - W.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Fenestration Vessel, Sangria - Matte
Fenestration Vessel, Sangria - Matte

Fenestration Vessel, Sangria - Matte

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing the Fenestration Vessel, a stunning and sophisticated addition to the Twisted Vessel collection that brings the beauty of nature into your living space. Inspired by the o...

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fenestration Vessel, Terracotta - Matte
Fenestration Vessel, Terracotta - Matte

Fenestration Vessel, Terracotta - Matte

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing the Fenestration Vessel, a stunning and sophisticated addition to the Twisted Vessel collection that brings the beauty of nature into your living space. Inspired by the o...

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Flax Vessel. Terracotta - Matte
Flax Vessel. Terracotta - Matte

Flax Vessel. Terracotta - Matte

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing the Flax Vessel, a stunning, hand-crafted porcelain sculpture that adds a touch of elegance to any home or office space. This versatile piece can be used in a myriad of w...

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Flax Vessel. Sangria - Matte
Flax Vessel. Sangria - Matte

Flax Vessel. Sangria - Matte

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing the Flax Vessel, a stunning, hand-crafted porcelain sculpture that adds a touch of elegance to any home or office space. This versatile piece can be used in a myriad of w...

Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Flax Vessel - Matte Black
Flax Vessel - Matte Black

Flax Vessel - Matte Black

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing the Flax Vessel, a stunning, hand-crafted porcelain sculpture that adds a touch of elegance to any home or office space. This versatile piece can be used in a myriad of w...

Category

2010s New Zealand Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Matte Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal matte vase for your home. Each matte vase for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and porcelain. There are 76 variations of the antique or vintage matte vase you’re looking for, while we also have 79 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer matte vase, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A matte vase is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one matte vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bari Ziperstein, Rookwood Pottery Co. and Rosenthal produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Matte Vase?

Prices for a matte vase start at $55 and top out at $5,300 with the average selling for $786.

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.