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
$3,330
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
Sold
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in
Stainless Steel and Gold Gilded Posey Vase, Stuart Devlin for Viners
By Stuart Devlin, Viners 1
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
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.75 in W 13 in D 12 in
Signed Polychromed Bronze Sculpture of Woman in a Dress after Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed polychromed bronze sculpture after Auguste Moreau beautifully captures the elegance and romantic spirit of the late 19th-century French Art Nouveau movement. Depicting a ...
Marble, Bronze
$5,000
H 23 in W 16 in D 8.5 in
Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Seated Hermes, Early 19th Century After the Antique
Located in Beachwood, OH
Large Figure of Seated Hermes, Grand Tour Bronze, Early 19th Century 19th Century Continental School After the Antique The large size figure well cast, with brownish green patination...
Marble, Bronze
Silvered Bronze Figure of Psyche
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU French, (1822-1914) Silvered Bronze Figure of Psyche Silvered bronze; Signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’ 30 3/8 x 15 x 13 inches
Bronze
$16,000
H 27.5 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
Mathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU French, (1822-1912) ‘La Libellule’ signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’ 27.5 in. 11.5 in. x 15 in. Notes: A fine quality Art Nouveau allegorical bronze sculpture depicting a...
Bronze
$6,781Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Fabulous Italian Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Hermes
Located in Rome, IT
19th century French finely chiseled bronze figure of Hermes . Signed Pigalle G . Cuspinera Hermes , the messenger of the gods, is sitting on a rock, ready to leap up. He is att...
Bronze
Chinese Qianlong Hand Painted Porcelain Plate, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Chinese Qianlong porcelain plate decorated in underglaze blue and overpainted in red and green glazes with light gilding with a large handled basket containing...
Porcelain
Sold|$4,150
H 21 in W 33 in D 12 in
Leon Bonduel "L'Alerte" Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Leon Bonduel (French, 1857-1928) "L'Alerte" [The Alert] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1889, depicting reclining nude man rising from sleep with a sword in hand, on a naturalistic base ...
Bronze
Pair of Japanese Imari Porcelain Style Lamps, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of lamps in Japanese Imari porcelain style decorated with traditional figurative art, flowers and pagodas in pink and green tones on a white background within decorated borders,...
Porcelain, Wood
Antique Italian Naples Capodimonte Urn 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Italian Naples Capodimonte porcelain urn, late 19th Century in date and bearing the Naples Capodimonte blue painted crown signature on the underside. Su...
Porcelain
19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 19th century with this exceptional French Bronze and Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this clock stands as...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Statue of Cupid
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French bronze statue of cupid captures the mischievous cherub just after letting his arrow fly. The classic pose inspired by ancient Greek and Roman statuary is evident,...
Bronze
$16,000
H 27.5 in W 11.5 in D 15 in
Mathurin Moreau Bronze Allegorical Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
MATHURIN MOREAU French, (1822-1912) ‘La Libellule’ signed ‘Moreau Mathurin’ 27 1/2 in. 11 1/2 in. x 15 in. Notes: A fine quality Art Nouveau allegorical bronze sculpture depicti...
Bronze
$15,000
H 32.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Figural Bronze statue of The Allegory of Spring
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in New York, NY
Allegory of Spring Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) A Belle Epoque bronze statue depicting an Allegory of Spring with a seated maiden looking over to view two birds as a putto gathers a...
Bronze
$2,500
H 19.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate & Rouge Marble Mantel Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock. Meticulously crafted, this timepiece is a ...
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Jug, Bronze Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze jug is an original objectrealized by anonymous artist in the early 20th Century. A jug realized in ancient manner, in shape of a female head, with spout and round base. ...
Bronze
$26,332
H 30.79 in Dm 13.51 in
19th C Bronze Group By H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924)
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional late 19th century bronze figure by H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924), 'Hunter with Hounds', depicting a finely dressed French huntsman of the Loui...
Marble, 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.
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