Antique Victorian Satin Glass Vase by Stevens and Williams, England 1880s
By Stevens & Williams
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a captivating Antique Victorian vase by Stevens and Williams. The
Glass
English Victorian period blue satin glass vase circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
into a ruffled and crimped rim. This most attractive glass vase has been blown in two layers of glass
Art Glass
$595
H 3.75 in Dm 4.75 in
Antique Victorian Cranberry & White Satin Glass Rose Bowl - U.S.A. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Victorian cranberry satin glass rose bowl with white satin glass interior - heavy weight
Art Glass
Sold
H 8.08 in W 4.34 in D 2.96 in
Jules Barbe for Thomas Webb Pair Satin Green Glass Vases with Birds
By Thomas Webb & Sons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stunning pair late Victorian satin green glass vases with floral and bird designs
Enamel
Murano Antique Style Satin Blue Red Cherries Italian Art Glass Pitcher Ewer
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown baby blue with applied red cherries Italian satin art glass pitcher
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
19th Century French Opaline Satin Glass Vase with Raised Gold Decorations
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tall vase with raised gold decorations in near mint condition. No chips or flaws in the glass, only
Opaline Glass
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.