Russian Cloisonne Vase
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Silver, Enamel
20th Century Russian Belle Époque Bottles
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Urns
Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu
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Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Copper, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Enamel, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Garden Ornaments
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Russian Centerpieces
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Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Russian Vases and Vessels
Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Bottles
Silver, Enamel, Vermeil
Antique 19th Century Russian Vases
20th Century Russian Vases
Silver
20th Century Russian Vases
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Urns
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Russian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Enamel, Silver
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Finding the Right vases-vessels for You
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.
- What is cloisonne vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cloisonné is a process for decorating objects by using metal strips or wire to create a design that is then filled in with enamel. Gemstones and colored glass can also be used in the design work, but would have to be cut down to size. This process produced vibrant intricate designs, which would especially be seen on vases. You’ll find a variety of cloisonné pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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