At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal painted metal vase for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
ceramic and
porcelain, every painted metal vase was constructed with great care. Find 635 options for an antique or vintage painted metal vase now, or shop our selection of 523 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect painted metal vase — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each painted metal vase bearing
modern,
mid-century modern or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made painted metal vase over the years, but those crafted by
Charles Schneider,
Franz Bergmann and
Elica Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a painted metal vase can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $92,461, while the average can fetch as much as $1,984.
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.