Find many varieties of an authentic purple vase available at 1stDibs. A purple vase — often made from
glass,
ceramic and
porcelain — can elevate any home. Find 871 options for an antique or vintage purple vase now, or shop our selection of 203 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a purple vase — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right purple vase, those designed in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one purple vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Royal Copenhagen,
Salviati and
Venini produced versions that are worth a look.
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.
