$1,446
H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano, Memphis Group
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988
Porcelain
Nilo Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A
Porcelain
$1,516
H 15.56 in Dm 7.09 in
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Porcellane San Marco
Located in London, GB
iconic Tigris, Euphrates, and Nilo (Nile) vases, as part of his “Three Rivers” series, for the Memphis
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,516
H 15.56 in Dm 7.09 in
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern "Tigris" Porcelain Vase for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Porcellane San Marco
Located in London, GB
iconic Tigris, Euphrates, and Nilo (Nile) vases, as part of his “Three Rivers” series, for the Memphis
Ceramic, Porcelain
The Nilo Ceramic Vase by Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Vase in ceramic, by Ettore Sottsass, 1983. The Nilo vase, made of ceramic porcelain. This is
Ceramic
Modernist Italian Steel and Glass Vase circa 1970
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Chrome and Verde Nilo glass vase in perfect conditions.
Chrome
Sold
H 11.82 in W 5.52 in L 11.82 in
Ettore Sottsass Italian Pink and White Ceramic Vase for Memphis Model Nilo, 1983
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian glazed ceramic vase model Nilo designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Memphis in1983
Ceramic
Sold
H 12.21 in Dm 5.52 in
Nilo Vase, Designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for the Collection Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in Beirut, LB
The Nilo vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1983 for Memphis Milano 1981-1988. A
Porcelain
Memphis Porcelain Nilo Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Sarasota, FL
This original Memphis Porcelain "Nilo" Vase is by the Italian artist, Ettore Sottsass, comprised of
Porcelain
Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Italian Art Pottery Vase
Located in Washington, DC
series and is called the "Nilo" vase. Beautiful soft pink, pale blue and white/gray coloration.
Ettore Sottsass NILO Ceramic Vase for Memphis 1983
Located in Easton, PA
Ceramic vase titled "Nilo" designed by Ettore Sottass for the Memphis group in 1983. WEEKLY
Ceramic
'Nilo' Porcelain Vase by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Cologne, DE
Year: 1983, material: porcelain measurements: Ø 14 x H 31 cm produced by Memphis Milano.
Almeria Screen
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Almeria series, this screen is comprised of three panels, each divided into two, whose structure is in wood with a wenge finish. The panels are covered in Pinetti's signa...
Leather, Wood
$4,500 / set
H 36 in W 16 in D 21 in
Fun Orange Slice 1960s Dining Table Four Chairs Probber Style Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous fun set of four dining chairs with matching orange slice flower dining table. All the metal frames have been freshly powder coated in the same exact color they originally we...
Metal
$117,219
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...
Hardwood
Potato Ceramic Tray, by George Sowden from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Group, George Sowden, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Potato Ceramic tray with metal handles, was originally designed in 1985 by George Sowden for Memphis Milano. Red and white porcelain for a rounded shape and metal handles. George So...
Ceramic
Art Deco Sconce
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco sconce with nickel finish. Customer can choose from : Nickel finish Gold finish Chrome finish Old bronze Size
Brass
$6,500
H 29.25 in W 38.25 in D 72.5 in
Spectacular Pierre Cardin Burled and Brass Dining Table Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burl and brass dining table by Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s. Bookmatched olive wood with lovey brass detail. Pure sophistication! Very nice vintage condition, brass with wonde...
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish bronze.
Bronze
$1,389Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 30.7 in W 31.4 in D 40.9 in
"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
Plastic
$6,993Sale Price|51% Off
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 14.18 in
Beautiful and Rare Art Nouveau Bar Table with an Complete Smoking Set
Located in Wien, AT
Art Nouveau bar and smoking set. Polished and stove enamelled on the upper side is the cigar box. It opens by pushing a button on the right side. Three oval bottles. Ten jiggers...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Wine Room
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s brass wine room is constructed using the clean mechanical details from our Frankford Panel System. The metalwork is all fabricated from solid brass with a light patinated f...
Brass
Balooning Kids Bed for Children Bedroom
Located in Paris, FR
Balooning kids bed for children bedroom to sleep and dream in the clouds. Structure made of wood with white lacquered gloss finishes. With drawers that can be used as storage. Bott...
Fur, Wood
"Hsing" Vase Designed by Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
"Hsing" vase designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino. Black glazed ceramic. Marked: E. Sottsass, A. SARRI.
Ceramic
$3,810Sale Price|47% Off
H 77.17 in W 28.75 in D 5.91 in
1972, Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Early White TC2 Floor Lamp for Artimeta
By Artimeta, Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Metal
$34,500 / set
H 38 in W 97.75 in D 16.25 in
Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
The most versatile piece of furniture in Force/Collide's portfolio, the Meridian Modular Credenza is an all-steel, sturdy and modern construction consisting of double-sided paneling ...
Steel
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.