What is a porcelain vase?

A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an antique porcelain vase?

The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.

How can I tell if a porcelain vase is antique?

There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.

What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic vases?

The difference between porcelain and ceramic vases is that the former is made of a specific type of material, while the latter is a broader category. Ceramic vases are vessels made of clay that have been hardened by heat. Porcelain is one type of ceramic. Fashioned out of kaolin clay that gets fired at high temperatures, porcelain is a durable material with a whitish, translucent appearance when unadorned. Find a large selection of porcelain vases and other ceramic vases on 1stDibs.

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Porcelain Vase With Putti For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the porcelain vase with putti you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every porcelain vase with putti was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer porcelain vase with putti, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A porcelain vase with putti made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made porcelain vase with putti over the years, but those crafted by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain and Europa Antiques are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Porcelain Vase With Putti?

Prices for a porcelain vase with putti start at $200 and top out at $1,200,000 with the average selling for $11,061.

Questions About Porcelain Vase With Putti

What is a porcelain vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique porcelain vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The best way to identify an antique porcelain vase is to check for a maker’s mark. Gently flip the vase over and look for a signature or logo on the bottom. You may also find the name of the artist or designer. Old vases were also made in wood-based kilns, so an antique vase will likely have small imperfections such as coarseness, crackling or asymmetry. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your vase. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique porcelain vases.
How can I tell if a porcelain vase is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a few ways to tell the approximate age of a porcelain vase, including identifying the maker's mark. These are usually located on the bottom of the vase. The maker's mark can help you find the era of manufacture once you know the company or studio that produced the piece. Look for imperfections, which were inevitable with wood-fuelled kilns of the past but uncommon with modern gas-fuelled kilns. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique porcelain from some of the world's top sellers.
What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic vases?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between porcelain and ceramic vases is that the former is made of a specific type of material, while the latter is a broader category. Ceramic vases are vessels made of clay that have been hardened by heat. Porcelain is one type of ceramic. Fashioned out of kaolin clay that gets fired at high temperatures, porcelain is a durable material with a whitish, translucent appearance when unadorned. Find a large selection of porcelain vases and other ceramic vases on 1stDibs.

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