Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1955
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg, Wilhelm Kage
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Classic Blue "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
He worked as a creative director for Röstrand were he developed his famous ‘’Hare’s-Fur’’ matte glazed vases and bowls.
Ceramic
A Classic Elegant "Aro" ceramic bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rorstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
He worked as a creative director for Röstrand were he developed his famous ‘’Hare’s-Fur’’ matte glazed vases and bowls.
Ceramic
Postmodern Grey Corrugated Container Flute MFG, Chicago
By Flute Chicago
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan, this large corrugated cardboard vase rendered in matte gray by Flute, Chicago circa 1980s and moving in concentric circles creating the round shape.
Paper
GONDOLA handmade porcelain contemporary decorative art in black and white
Located in Firenze, IT
Made using the traditional slip casting technique and the inlay technique, this piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship and artistry. The vase's satin matte surface remains unglazed...
Porcelain
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg. Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Beige / Off White
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1975. Brown.
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1956
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1962
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1969
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Classic Elegant "Aro" Ceramic Bowl by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Here, he pioneered the development of his iconic 'Hare's-Fur' matte glazed vases and bowls, leaving an indelible mark on the world of ceramic art.
Ceramic
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1960
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1965
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Berndt Friberg, Blue 3-piece Stoneware Tea Set, Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1958
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
White Murano Glass & Carrera Marble Base Table Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Matte white long neck vase shaped handblown Murano glass bodied table lamp.
Carrara Marble, Brass
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1965
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Bowl by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1971
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in Malmö, SE
The most sought-after items by Friberg are vases with matte harpsichord glazes.
Ceramic, Stoneware
Michaela Frey Lidded Jar, Matte Porcelain, Op Art Design, 1960s
By Michaela Frey, AK Kaiser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Modern Op Art matte bone white lidded jar of high quality matte bisque porcelain. The exterior is decorated with a beautiful organic dotted circle relief pattern on both lid and body...
Porcelain
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.