Orrefors Bud Vase
2010s German Vases
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Art Glass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Crystal
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Vases
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Crystal
Late 20th Century Vases
Crystal
Late 20th Century Modern Vases
Crystal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso
20th Century More Dining and Entertaining
Teak
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Ceramics
Silver
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Vases
Crystal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls
Murano Glass
Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Glass
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Vases
Murano Glass
Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls
Crystal
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Blown Glass
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Art Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Glass
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.