Jacques Louis KESSLER, Pair of Vases Engraved Using the Kessler Process
By Kessler Industries
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of vases, crafted in the 19th century, was made using a technique developed by engineer Jacques Louis Kessler in 1855 and patented in 1858.
Glass
Beautiful Lavanite Vase Decorated with Elephants, Art Nouveau, circa 1910
Located in Knivsta, SE
Henker & Co in Berlin during the 1910s. Marked Lavanit Patent under the vase. Wear consistent with age and use.
Cast Stone
Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti Cannes Vase Architectural Patent Leather Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti Cannes Vase Architectural Patent Leather Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Georgian "Vase and Flower" Pattern Mason's Patent Ironstone China
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Dallas, TX
The pattern is hand enameled, over-glaze in colors of burnt orange, yellow, brown, blue, green, and pink over an under-glaze printed outline, with gold gilding to one side of the vas...
Ironstone
Bronze and Gilt Warwick Vase Lamp on Portoro Marble Basis, by Barbadienne, 1860
By Achille Collas
Located in Rome, IT
Collas below with the added word brevete meaning “patented.” The Warwick vase is an ancient Roman marble vase with Bacchic ornament that was discovered at Adrian's Villa, Tivoli abou...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Ever so slightly scalloped form. Impressed "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" mark. Japanese vase & flowers pattern.
Ironstone
Modern Sleek Avedis Decorative Container Metal Vase, Pre Patent 1992
By Avedis Baghsarian
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
A rare pre-patent version of Avedis's infamous interlocking vase.
Aluminum
Unavailable
H 7 in W 8 in D 4 in
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Belle Kogan Patented Nesting Vases for Red Wing
By Red Wing Pottery 1, Belle Kogan
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern Biomorphic Organic Belle Kogan Patented Nesting Vases for Red Wing Selling as three original matched pairs of two pieces each.
Ceramic, Pottery
Unavailable
H 6.7 in Dm 7.09 in
Otto Keramik Ufos Mid-Century Modern Patented Design by Otto Gerharz, Late 1950s
By Otto Gerharz
Located in Halstead, GB
Otto Keramik UFOs Mid-Century Modern patented design by Otto Gerhardz, late 1950s We estimate these pieces were made mid-1980s by Otto Keramik The studio has proprietary rights to t...
Ceramic
Large Gilted Bronze 'Warwick' Vase by Barbedienne, Paris
Located in Antrim, GB
Collas below with the added word brevete meaning “patented.” The Warwick vase is an ancient Roman marble vase with Bacchic ornament that was discovered at Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli ...
Bronze
Fantastic quality antique Victorian Doulton patent vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian Doulton patent vase having a flared blue and brown scroll moulded tapering neck and shoulder above a moulded tapering body with wonderful raised f...
Ceramic
Pair of Royal Doulton Slaters Patent Vases
By Royal Doulton
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Art Nouveau Royal Doulton stoneware bottle vases with long tapering cobalt blue neck and flared rim over lacy chiné body enamelled with blue and white floral motifs and gild...
Stoneware
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian Doulton Lambeth vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian Doulton Lambeth Slater's Patent vase having a fantastic quality large vase with a tapering neck, red and orange glaze to the vase above a bu...
Ceramic
A Tall Pair of English Royal Doulton Enameled Slater's Patent Stoneware Vases
By Royal Doulton
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and sleek pair of English Royal Doulton enameled Slater's Patent stoneware vases; each with wide central panel of textured, gilded and hand-painted flower heads all between mo...
Circa 1815-30 English "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815-30 "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" jug, English. Octagonal; hydra handle; Imari Japan Basket pattern. Blue printed, widely spaced mark. Well used handle. Glazed rim flaw....
Ceramic, Ironstone
Circa 1813-20 Early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1813-20 early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" jug, English. Octagonal body; hydra handle, Imari palette. Impressed mark. Late George III period. Minute old rim nick. 4.25" x 4...
Ceramic, Ironstone
Vaso in Ceramica con Fori - Fatto a Mano - Italia - Anni '60
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Milano, IT
Grande vaso realizzato a mano in ceramica di grosso spessore, dipinto in un intenso blu, esternamente e bianco, internamente. La sezione del vaso è quadrata con angoli stondati. Su ...
Ceramic, Patent Leather
Sold
H 16.93 in W 5.91 in D 4.53 in
Pair of Royal Doulton Pottery Table Lamps Urns Vases Ormolu John Slater Patent
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A fine pair of stylish and imposing ormolu mounted English pottery vases now converted to electric table lamps of generous proportions, mid to late 19th century.
Ormolu
Pair of English 19th Century Mason's Patent Blue and White Ironstone Vases
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each vase is printed on the underside with the crown and curtain and indicates Mason's patent ironstone, China.
Ironstone
Sold
H 8.5 in Dm 2.5 in
Rare 1915 “Ice Blue” Coca-Cola Bottle Embossed, Reed Glass, Patent Nov. 16, 1915
By Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1915 “Ice Blue” Coca-Cola Bottle Embossed, Reed Glass, Patent Nov. 16, 1915 A beautifully preserved and exceptionally rare example of early Coca-Cola bottle design, this 1915 “...
Glass
Large Antique Doulton Lambeth Slaters Patent Vase
Located in Stutton, GB
Large antique Doulton Lambeth Slaters Patent vase having stylized floral decoration with trumpet neck, impressed marks to base.
Porcelain
Large Antique Doulton Lambeth Slaters Patent Vase
Located in Stutton, GB
Large antique Doulton Lambeth Slaters Patent vase having stylised floral decoration with trumpet neck, impressed marks to base.
Porcelain
Large Antique Pair of Doulton Slaters Patent Baluster Vases
Located in Stutton, GB
Large antique pair of Doulton Slaters patent baluster vases, lovely color, details and pattern.
Patent Leather
Royal Doulton Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slathers Patent ceramic vases with tapestry floral embossed middle and glazed top and bottom.
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Royal Doulton Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Slathers Patent ceramic vases with tapestry floral embossed middle and glazed top and bottom.
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Iron
$115,796 / set
H 7.09 in Dm 7.09 in
Fine Important Lady De Rothschild Hermes Paris Farming Wicker Chrome Picnic Set
By Hermès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” picnic equipment, Barenia Edition to include a pair of ...
Chrome
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with Lid
By Derby
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with lid.
Porcelain
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
$7,500 / set
H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...
Porcelain
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an AMAZING, EXTREMELY RARE and EXTENSIVE Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service from circa 1805-1820. HIGH REGENCY PERIOD/ERA. This is WITHOUT A DOUBT, ...
Porcelain
$392Sale Price|40% Off
H 6.35 in W 5.5 in D 6.38 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Table and Flower Pot Ptn, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Mason's ironstone jug or pitcher, in the Table and Flower Pot gilded pattern, from their earliest George 3rd period, circa 1820. The jug is well potted in ...
Ironstone
$7,800 / set
H 9.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 49-piece Meissen porcelain dinner service in a rare purple/puce color, including 10 10-inch dinner plates, 12 9-inch luncheon plates, 12 6.25-inch bread plates, 9 soup bowls (...
Porcelain
$13,623 / set
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 29.34 in
IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important pair of George III circa 1780-1800 hand carved library armchairs with ornate Lions Hairy Paw ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$150,189
H 127.56 in W 208.67 in D 144.49 in
Art Nouveau paneling in Walnut with a wood Fireplace with Ceramic
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Art Nouveau style pine and burr paneled room is beautifully carved and decorated with blue-green ceramics. Panels with elegant curved and sober lines are covering th...
Ceramic, Wood, Walnut
Meissen Porcelain Revelry Groups
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of Meissen porcelain figures celebrates the essence of Revelry. First modeled by the renowned Johann Joachim Kändler on bases by Peter Reinicke, circa 1767, these ...
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.