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20th Century Sicilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Ceramic
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Lava
Recent Sales
2010s Sicilian Modern Vases
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Sicilian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Terracotta
2010s Sicilian Modern Ceramics
Clay
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates
Porcelain
20th Century Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
20th Century Spanish Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Other Dinner Plates
Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Windows
Lead
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items
Wood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Russian Religious Items
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Pine
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 are Sicilian Moor heads?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sicilian Moor heads, also known as “teste di moro,” are ceramic vases that originated in Sicily. Moor heads come in pairs — one is the head of a man and the other is the head of a woman. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary Sicilian Moor heads from some of the world’s top sellers.
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