English Majolica Triple Spiral Seashell Posy Bud Vase, circa 1875
Located in Philadelphia, PA
triangular base. The bud or posey vase has a turquoise blue glazed interior, Circa 1875, maker unknown, a
Earthenware
$3,231
H 11.03 in W 6.7 in D 7.49 in
19th Century French Classical Bronze Group Signed Pigal "Le Merchand De Plaisir"
Located in Dublin, IE
winged putto holding a posey vase, the maiden with a rose, on a naturalistic base, signed Pigal, on a
Marble, Bronze
Yellow Vaseline Glass Posey Vase, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A beautiful English yellow vaseline glass posey vase with brass mesh top, circa 1900. Photography
Glass
Gilt Metal and Cut Glass Epergne by F.&C. Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century gilt metal and cut glass epergne (also known as a posey vase) signed by F.&C. Osler
Metal
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H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Lot of 9 Midcentury British Made Chance Glass Handkerchief Posey Vases
Located in Torquay, GB
Lot of 9 midcentury British Made Chance Glass Handkerchief Posey Vases. Featuring a colourful
Glass
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H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Stainless Steel and Gold Gilded Posey Vase, Stuart Devlin for Viners
By Viners 1, Stuart Devlin
Located in CA, CA
This stainless steel globe shaped vase was designed by renowned gold and silversmith, Stuart Devlin
Stainless Steel
English Majolica Tri-Form Pine Cone and Leaves Posey Bud Vase, circa 1875
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glazed leaf form, triangular base. The bud or posey vase has a lavender glazed interior, circa 1875
Earthenware
A Pair of White Glazed Stork vases
Located in CA, CA
A pair of delicate stork posey vases finished with a white glaze. The birds stand on a rock
Porcelain
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H 2.75 in Dm 5.25 in
English Majolica Tri-Form Spiral Seashell Cream & Gray Posy Bud Vase, circa 1875
Located in Philadelphia, PA
base. The bud or posey vase has an aqua blue glazed interior, circa 1875, maker unknown, a rare form
Earthenware
Antique Silver Tussie Mussie Posey Holder
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Silver Tussie Mussie Posey Holder Rare Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tussie Mussie
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Tussie Mussie Posey Holder
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Silver Tussie Mussie Posey Holder Rare Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tussie Mussie
Sterling Silver
19th Century Royal Worcester Figural Song Bird Posey Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming figural posey vase from Royal Worcester, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1870-1880. Royal
Ceramic
Gilt Silver Victorian Posey Holder
Located in New York, NY
Gilt silver 19th century posey holder. Engraved with a monogram and a symbol similar to the
Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Edwardian Cut Glass and Silver Posey Vase
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A pretty English Edwardian cut-glass posey vase with crimped silver protective rim which is
Silver
20th Century Silver Plated Posey Vase from SS Arandora Star
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A silver plated posey vase from the SS Arandora star ship which was a passenger ship from 1927-1929
Silver Plate, Enamel
Bronze Statue of the Roman Greek Wrestler Milo of Croton After Dumont
By Jacques-Edme Dumont
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fairly large 19th century French bronze statue of the Milo of Croton on a stepped marble base after the original marble statue by sculptor Edme Dumont (1720-1775) displayed in the ...
Bronze
$9,634
H 19.1 in W 11.42 in D 10.24 in
Sculpture in Patinated Bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 19th Century.
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in patinated bronze by Ferdinand Barbedienne, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture, Napoleon III period, by Ferdinand Barbedienne. ...
Bronze
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.