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Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Vessel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural vessel hand carved from a single reclaimed block of lychee wood. Great as an art object
Category

2010s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Vessel
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Vessel
H 30 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding
Category

2010s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
Soft Vase Sculptural Vessel
H 13.39 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Making direct reference to the ability of bodily organs to function as vessels, while also alluding
Category

2010s Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
Soft Goblet Sculptural Vessel
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Sculptural Vessel by Sara Radstone
By Sara Radstone
Located in New York, NY
Asymmetrical sculptural stoneware vessel with rough and uneven surface and incised blue geometric
Category

1990s English Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

DECORATIVE SCULPTURAL VESSEL in Clay by Jake Irving
By Jake Irving
Located in Somerton, GB
Sculptural vessel in clay with four parallel lines of lava work lines, against a finger worked
Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 28.37 in W 21.28 in D 13.79 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 26.79 in W 18.91 in D 18.91 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 25.61 in W 25.61 in D 8.27 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 24.03 in W 14.58 in D 6.3 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 24.82 in W 14.97 in D 14.18 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 27.58 in W 15.76 in D 21.67 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 18.91 in W 18.12 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 20.49 in W 19.7 in D 22.85 in
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
H 38.6 in W 16.9 in D 22.8 in
Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel / Dish / Bowl - vintage
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Art Glass Sculptural Vessel / Dish / Bowl - vintage Nice Vintage Condition 5.5 x 3.5 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Side Table or Tall Sculptural Vessel
Located in New York, NY
sculptural side table or tall vessel. This unique piece is hand carved from a single piece of wood. Turned
Category

2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Otto Natzler Sculptural Vessel
By Gertrud and Otto Natzler
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic vessel by Otto Natzler (1908-2007). Exquisitely simple form with a remarkable lava
Category

Vintage 1980s American Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Otto Natzler Sculptural Vessel
Otto Natzler Sculptural Vessel
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 3.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Vessel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder hand carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or great as a champagne holder for parties. Also as a table base with a glass top. ...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Ammonite Vessel, a Unique Steel & Moon Gold Sculptural Vessel by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
Ammonite vessel is a unique steel & moon gold sculptural vessel by the British artist Claire Malet
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Japanese Art Glass Sculptural Vessel by Kyohei Fujita
By Kyohei Fujita
Located in Atlanta, GA
A free standing glass sculpture in an open vessel form by Kyohei Fujita (1921-2004). The striking
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Abyss No. 9 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abyss No. 16 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abyss No. 13 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abyss No. 19 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abyss No. 13 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abyss No. 17 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Abyss No. 18 Sculptural Vessel by Ceren Gürkan
By Ceren Gurkan
Located in Istanbul, TR
Canyons are formed by the process of long-term erosion from a plateau level. Then come the cliffs, remaining exposed on the valley walls. Ceren Gürkan is utterly enchanted by their m...
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Carla Malone Pierced Sculptural Vessel
By Carla Malone
Located in Oakland, CA
Carla Malone Ceramic Sculpture Vessel c1980s. Malone (1954-1996) lived most of her life in Stockton
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Wood

Gyratory III, a sand coloured ceramic rococo sculptural vessel by Jo Taylor
By Jo Taylor
Located in London, GB
'Gyratory III' is a unique ceramic sculptural vessel by the British artist, Jo Taylor. In the
Category

2010s British Rococo Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Plum, Rich Red / Brown Hand Blown Sculptural Vessel by Michèle Oberdieck
By Michele Oberdieck
Located in London, GB
explores balance and asymmetry through colour, form and surface decoration. Presenting her sculptural works
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Sculptural Vessel with Light Green and Blue Patern by W. Schalling, Netherlands
Located in London, GB
Sculptural hand formed vessel / vases by Willem Schalling. He made a number of vases from the late
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Sandqvist Sculptural Vessel in Teak, 1950s
By Stig Sandqvist
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A delicate, petite bowl in teak with asymmetrically upswept ends, hand-carved by Stig Sandkvist. Signed with artist's initials to underside.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Teak

Acanthus Jar, a Clear Spiky Sculptural Vessel with Stopper by James Lethbridge
By James Lethbridge
Located in London, GB
'Acanthus Jar' is a unique clear glass sculptural jar by British glass artist James Lethbridge
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Jars

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large Japanese Ceramic Oribe Sculptural Vessel by Shigemasa Higashida
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic lidded vessel with striking sculptural form by contemporary Japanese potter
Category

Early 2000s Japanese Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Modernist Style Sculptural Vessels with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Stunning pair of vessels with lamp application in and organic design. These lamps will bring
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Black Collapsed Bowl, textured porcelain sculptural vessel by Olivia Walker
By Olivia Walker
Located in London, GB
'Black Collapsed Bowl' is a unique porcelain sculpture by the British artist, Olivia Walker. Walker works in porcelain to create pieces that explore ideas of growth and decay throug...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Mark Lindquist yellow birch burl wood sculptural vessel bowl 1970's
By Mark Lindquist
Located in Ocean Grove, NJ
of his work measuring over 15" on the widest part! This beautiful vessel is in very good vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Birch, Burl

Sakura TFO23036, burnt orange & cream glass sculptural vessel by Maarten Vrolijk
By Maarten Vrolijk
Located in London, GB
sculptural vase, covered in an organic glass shard adornment by the Dutch artist Maarten Vorlijk. The piece
Category

2010s Dutch Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Striped Fold II, Mixed Colour Porcelain Sculptural Vessel by Steven Edwards
By Steven Edwards
Located in London, GB
Striped Fold II is a unique sculpture by the British artist Steven Edwards, created from white and coloured parian porcelain. Steven Edwards is a ceramic artist whose work investiga...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Clutch - a sculptural vessel made from hand-carved lattice by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
unfinished, our wooden vessel is simultaneously closed and porous, able to clutch a few lemons but not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Double Helix, a black & white patterned glass sculptural vessel by Peter Bowles
By Peter Bowles
Located in London, GB
more private sculptural practise’. He has garnered an international reputation for his technical
Category

2010s Australian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Striped Fold III, a Coral Parian Porcelain Sculptural Vessel by Steven Edwards
By Steven Edwards
Located in London, GB
Striped Fold III is a unique sculpture by the British artist Steven Edwards, created from white and coloured parian porcelain. Steven Edwards is a ceramic artist whose work investig...
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Large Sculpture - Vessel Made of Hammered Metal
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Rare sculptural vessels from the crafts of southern Morocco made of hammered metal. Morocco 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Vases

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Rare sculptural vessel from the popular crafts of southern Morocco made of hammered metal. Morocco
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Vases

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Large Vessel - Sculpture Made of Hammered Metal
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Rare sculptural vessel from the popular crafts of southern Morocco made of hammered metal. Morocco
Category

Vintage 1970s Moroccan Vases

Materials

Metal

Torsion in Ocean Pink 22/01, a transparent sculptural vessel by Emma Baker
By Emma Baker
Located in London, GB
vessel wall." This is purely a sculptural piece and not suited to use as a vase.
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass

Cerotti Vessel #2
By Cym Warkov Ceramics
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Cerotti Series are sculptural vessels constructed using patchwork of porcelain slabs. Each one is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Cerotti Vessel #2
Cerotti Vessel #2
H 7 in Dm 9 in
Ceramic Vessel Artemisia Handbuilt in Istanbul, Sculptural Pottery Home Decor
Located in Rumelihisarı, TR
"Artemisia" stoneware sculptural vessel/object handbuilt by Meru Istanbul. A contemporary
Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware, Organic Material

Torsion in Mint 22/01, clear & soft jade glass sculptural vessel by Emma Baker
By Emma Baker
Located in London, GB
'Torsion in Mint 22/01' is a unique sculptural artwork by the British artist, Emma Baker. Emma
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Torsion in Apricot 22/01, a clear & soft orange sculptural vessel by Emma Baker
By Emma Baker
Located in London, GB
'Torsion in Apricot 22/01' is a unique sculptural artwork by the British artist, Emma Baker. Emma
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Torsion in Opal White 22/02, clear & white glass sculptural vessel by Emma Baker
By Emma Baker
Located in London, GB
vessel wall." This is purely a sculptural piece and not suited to use as a vase.
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Large White Sculptural Limestone Vessel by Studio Laurence
Located in New York, NY
A very large sculptural vessel that brings grandeur to any space it occupies, noted for its organic
Category

2010s Philippine Vases

Materials

Limestone

Medium White Sculptural Limestone Vessel by Studio Laurence
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized sculptural vessel that brings grandeur to any space it occupies, noted for its
Category

2010s Philippine Vases

Materials

Limestone

Medium Black Sculptural Limestone Vessel by Studio Laurence
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized sculptural vessel that brings grandeur to any space it occupies, noted for its
Category

2010s Philippine Vases

Materials

Limestone

Large Scavo Corroso Sculpture Decanter Jar Vase with Figural Nude
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Miami, FL
A rare figural Scavo glass sculptural vessel. No chips or cracks, apparently missing a stopper.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Nigerian Nupe Storage Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
-worn over time. The sculptural vessels were traditionally stacked along the inside walls of the home
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Primitive Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Summer Transparent Bioplastic Bag
By Caroline Zimbalist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sculptural Vessel Bag made from a original bioplastic recipe. Lightweight and biodegradable, this
Category

2010s Vases

Materials

Natural Fiber, Epoxy Resin

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Sculptural Vessel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sculptural vessel for your home. Each sculptural vessel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and metal. There are 284 variations of the antique or vintage sculptural vessel you’re looking for, while we also have 145 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sculptural vessel — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sculptural vessel, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made sculptural vessel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sandra Davolio, Jeff Zimmerman and R & Y Augousti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sculptural Vessel?

The average selling price for a sculptural vessel at 1stDibs is $1,674, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $27,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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