Nambe Vase
1990s American Modern Vases
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Vases
Stoneware, Paint
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Crystal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Metal
1990s American Modern Vases
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Modern Vases
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tables
Rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s American Modern Stools
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Doors and Gates
Stainless Steel, Nickel
2010s American Modern Contemporary Art
Paper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Lacquer
2010s Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates
Wood
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Side Tables
Marble
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Side Tables
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Paper
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.
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