René Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Glass
René Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded
Glass
René Lalique-1924 - Opalescent “Ceylan” vase.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
René Lalique - Ceylan Vase “Ceylan” vase, also known as “Aux huit perruches” (Eight Parakeets), in
Glass
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 5.52 in
Ceylan Vase by René Lalique, Art Deco Glass, France, Circa 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Ceylan" vase by René Lalique. Félix Marcilhac (1989) "R. Lalique: Catalogue Raisonné De
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An Art Deco Opalescent glass "Ceylan" vase by René Lalique 1920s
By René Lalique
Located in BARCELONA, ES
An opalescent Ceylan vase by René Lalique stands as a shining exemplar of the artist's mastery
Art Glass
Lalique Ceylan France Art deco vase
By René Lalique
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lalique Ceylon Art deco vase Ceylon glass by Lalique in yellow (very rare) Model 905 (museum
Art Glass
A R.Lalique Art Deco Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylan vase was created in 1924 in white glass by R.Lalique . This exemple is in opalescent
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René Lalique-1924 - “Ceylan” Opalescent vase.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
René Lalique - Ceylon Vase Ceylan” vase, also called ‘Aux huit perruches’, in opalescent pressed
Glass
'Ceylan' Opalescent Glass Vase by Renè Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan', a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique to underside. Fantastic
Glass
Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
'Ceylan' vase by Rene Lalique with original blue staining, designed 1924 Marchilac 905.
Glass
Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in East Sussex, GB
Ceylan, a frosted and blue opalescent glass vase by Rene Lalique (1860-1945). Signed R Lalique
Glass
RENE LALIQUE, OPALESCENT "CEYLAN" VASE W/ BLUE PATINA
By René Lalique
Located in New York, NY
RENE LALIQUE, DISCONTINUED, CIRCA 1924, OPALESCENT, “CEYLAN” VASE. ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES IN THIS
Signed Rene Lalique Ceylan Vase Designed, 1924
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Signed Rene Lalique Ceylan Vase Designed, 1924 Additional information: Date : Designed 1924
Crystal
1924 René Lalique Ceylan Vase in Opalescent Glass, Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ceylan" vase made in 1924 in molded opalescent glass. Acid-stamped "R.LALIQUE
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique Ceylan Vase in Opalescent Glass, Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ceylan" vase made in 1924 in molded opalescent glass. Wheel-carved "R.LALIQUE
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique Ceylan Vase in Opalescent Glass, Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ceylan" vase made in 1924 in molded opalescent glass. Wheel-carved "R.Lalique
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique Ceylan Vase in Opalescent Glass - Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Ceylan" vase made in 1924 in molded opalescent glass. Wheel-carved "R.Lalique
Blown Glass
Rene Lalique Ceylan Vase Designed 1924 – Marcilhac 905
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rene Lalique Ceylan vase Date : Designed 1924 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder. France Bowl
Art Glass
Rene Lalique Ceylan Vase Designed 1924 – Marcilhac 905
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Rene Lalique Ceylan vase Date : Designed 1924 – not continued after 1947 Origin : Wingen
Art Glass
Rene Lalique Ceylan Vase Designed 1924 - Marcilhac 905
By René Lalique
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A signed Rene Lalique Ceylan vase Date : Designed 1924, Marcilhac 905 , not made after
Glass
Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' Vase
By Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique France to underside. Marcilhac
Glass
Rene Lalique Art Deco Vase "Ceylan"
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A rare Rene Lalique "Ceylan" Vase in opalescent glass, model introduced in 1924. Vase is of
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ceylan' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Ceylan' vase. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ceylan' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Ceylan' Vase. Blue staining to details. This pattern features
Glass
René Lalique Art Deco Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, an Art Deco glass vase. A frosted and opalescent glass vase, relief decorated with pairs of
Glass
René Lalique Ceylan Opalescent Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique France to underside. Fantastic
Glass
Rene Lalique Blue Opalescent 'Ceylan' Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique France to underside and numbered
Glass
Ceylan Vase René Lalique Glass Paris France 1920s 1930s
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in Milano, IT
vase is also known as "Aux Huit Perruches". Signature of the author engraved under the base. Lalique
Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass With Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect
Blown Glass
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H 9.85 in W 4.93 in D 5.52 in
René Lalique "Ceylan" Blue Opalescent Frosted Glass Vase Excellent Condition
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique France to underside
Glass
À René Lalique Ceylan Art Déco Vase in Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylan vase was made in white glass in 1924. This example is in strong opalescent glass with
Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina - Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina - Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Opalescent Glass with Blue Patina - Parrots
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Acid-stamped
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Grey Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
1924 René Lalique - Vase Ceylan Parrots Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Ceylan” made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved
Blown Glass
A R.Lalique Opalescent ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylon or Parakeet vase is an extremely popular vase of R.Lalique . The vase was made in
Glass
A R.Lalique Ceylan Vase in Opalescent Glass
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylan is a very popular vase R.Lalique has created in 1926 . Till now, the Ceylan vase has
Glass
A R.lalique Art Déco Glass Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylan vase was created in 1924 by R.Lalique in white glass. This example is in opalescent
Glass
An Opalescent Ceylan Glass Vase by R.Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylan vase is created in 1924 by R.Lalique in white glass and has been since its creation a
Glass
A R.Lalique Opalescent Art Deco Ceylan vase
By René Lalique
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ceylan was designed in 1924 by R.Lalique and became very quickly one of his biggest hits. The
Opaline Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Vase 'Ceylan'
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique underside. Fantastic original
Glass
'Ceylan' Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass Vase Circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique underside. Fine original
Glass
'Ceylan' An Opalescent Glass Vase by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Ceylan', a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique to underside. Fantastic
Glass
'Ceylan' An Opalescent Glass Vase by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique underside. Fantastic original
Glass
Ceylan an Opalescent Glass Vase by Rene Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique underside. Fantastic original
Glass
Original Rene Lalique 'Ceylan' Blue Opalescent Glass Vase Circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique underside. Excellent
Glass
Original 'Ceylan' Electric Blue Opalescent Glass Vase by Rene Lalique 1924
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique underside. Fantastic Electric
Glass
René Lalique "Ceylan" an Art Deco Opalescent Glass Vase French, Circa 1930
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, a frosted and opalescent glass vase. Hand etched R Lalique France to underside and numbered
Glass
Ceylan Vase by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early 20th century French Art Deco opalescent glass vase entitled 'Ceylan' by Rene
Glass
Ceylan Vase by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A beautiful early 20th century French Art Deco opalescent Ceylan glass vase, with decorative raised
Glass
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ceylan' Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Ceylan' Vase. Blue staining to details. This pattern features
Glass
Art Deco Lalique Ceylan Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Ceylan, an Art Deco glass vase by Rene Lalique (1860-1945). A frosted and opalescent glass vase
Glass
René Lalique "Ceylan" Vase
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase "Ceylan" also known as "Aux huit perruches" in moulded-pressed glass Signed "R.Lalique
Art Glass
René LALIQUE. Ceylan vase
Located in Paris, FR
René LALIQUE (1860-1945). “Ceylan” vase also known as “Huit perruches” (Eight Parakeets
René Lalique "Ceylan" Vase Frosted Blue Stained
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vase "Ceylan" also known as "Aux huit perruches" in moulded-pressed glass and highlighted with blue
Art Glass
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
Swan Glass Vase by Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Daum Nancy vase shows the superb quality and detail for which the firm's cameo glass is beloved. Carefully acid-etched and enameled, the vase presents a tranquil scene...
Art Glass
Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910
Located in NANTES, FR
Beautiful Art Nouveau lamp, circa 1910. Brown-veined alabaster shell. The base is bronze with floral decoration. Electric and in perfect condition. Total Height: 52 cm Shell Diamete...
Alabaster, Bronze
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
$62,000
H 29.75 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Monumental Amphora Art Nouveau Vase w/Saurian by Eduard Stellmacher & Co.
By Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Model #2 Eduard Stellmacher and Co, Porzellanfabrik und Kunstkeramische Industriewerke Driven to establish a new company that produced luxury porcelain and ceramic items based on h...
Earthenware
Russian 88 Silver And Jade Amethyst Letter Opener
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Russian Neoclassical paper knife or letter opener in the style of a Roman gladius sword. The blade is made of polished nephrite jade stone. Pink guilloche enamel handle with gilt a...
Jade, Silver
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.75 in
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,475
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Green Set of Cup and Saucer
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cup and saucer features Vieux Paris decor in green colorway on thin, semi-translucent porcelain. The pattern consists of cornflowers in blue, purple and gold colors, ...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire
Wood
$240,000
H 48 in W 32 in
The Young Shepherdess: Late 19th Century Academic Oil Painting
By Charles Amable Lenoir
Located in New York, NY
The Young Shepherdess by Charles Amable Lenoir (1860-1926) Oil on canvas 48 x 32 inches unframed (121.92 x 81.28 cm.) 58 ½ x 42 ¾ inches framed (148.59 x 108.585 cm) Signed on botto...
Oil
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...
Bronze
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
Wood
Spectral Seed Iridescent Art Nouveau Bowl by Clement Massier
By Clement Massier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...
Earthenware
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3.5" wide Great condition. Ready...
Bronze
The career of the famed jewelry designer, glassmaker and decorative artist René Lalique spanned decades and artistic styles. Best known today for his works in glass, Lalique first won recognition for his jewelry. He was described as the inventor of modern jewelry by the French artist and designer Émile Gallé, and his luxurious naturalistic designs helped define the Art Nouveau movement. Later as a glassmaker in the 1920s and ‘30s, Lalique designed vases, clocks, chandeliers and even car hood ornaments that were the essence of Art Deco chic. Even now, the name Lalique continues to be a byword for a graceful, gracious and distinctively French brand of sophistication.
Born in 1860 in the Marne region of France, Lalique began his career as a jewelry designer in the last decades of the 19th century. His work employed now-classic Art Nouveau themes and motifs: flowing, organic lines; forms based on animals, insects and flowers — all rendered in luxurious materials such as ivory, enamel, gold and semi-precious stones. By 1905, Lalique had begun creating works in glass, and his style began to shift to a cleaner, sharper, smoother, more modern approach suited to his new medium. His Paris shop’s proximity to perfumer François Coty’s led him to experiment with beautiful perfume bottles. He offered the first customized scent bottles, transforming the perfume industry. By the end of the First World War, the artist had fully embraced Art Deco modernity, devoting himself to new industrial techniques of glass production and designs that manifest the sweeping lines and the forms suggestive of speed and movement characteristic of the style. Lalique’s work looked both backward and forward in time: embracing ancient mythological themes even as it celebrated modern progress.
Late in his career, Lalique took on high profile luxury interior design projects in Paris, Tokyo and elsewhere. He designed decorative fixtures and lighting for the interior of the luxury liner Normandie in 1935, and decorated the salons of well-known fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet. Today, Lalique’s influence is as relevant as it was when he opened his first jewelry shop in 1890. In a modern or even a traditional décor, as you will see from the objects offered on these pages, the work of René Lalique provides the stamp of savoir-faire.
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.