Antique Meissen Manner Pair of Snowball Porcelain Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique German Meissen manner Schneeballen Snowball lidded bottle vases. Each vase has a
Porcelain
Lovely Pair of Meissen Style Volkstedt Schneeballen Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This colorful pair of Meissen style Volkstedt "Schneeballen", or "snowball" vases, are applied with
Porcelain
19th Century Jacob Petit Snowball Vases
By Jacob Petit
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of "snowball" vases is the work of renowned French porcelain artist Jacob Petit
Porcelain
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H 20.5 in Dm 12 in L 20.5 in
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen Snowball Vase with Meissen Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and large 19th century Louis XVI Style Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen snowball vase
Porcelain
Meissen Style Schneeballen Vase, 19th C
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Astoria, NY
Meissen style "Schneeballen" or snowball vase with yellow orioles and allover covered with blossoms
Porcelain
Meissen Goblet Lidded Vase with Snowball Pattern and Snake Handles Made
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen most remarkable vase: Quite tall goblet snowball vase with round foot attached to plinth
Porcelain
Snowball Porcelain Vases by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
, he ordered six snowball flower vases. To find a pair of these exquisite vases, especially in such
Antique Meissen Manner Pair of Snowball Porcelain Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique German Meissen manner Schneeballen Snowball lidded bottle vases. Each vase has a
Porcelain
Antique Pair of Large Meissen Manner Snowball Porcelain Bottle Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique German Meissen manner Schneeballen Snowball lidded bottle vases. Each vase has a
Porcelain
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H 19.3 in Dm 12.8 in
Large Meissen Splendid Vases With Snowball Blossoms, Birds & Insects, Circa 1850
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Large, very elaborately decorated crater vase from the Meissen manufactory, with abundant snowball
Porcelain
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H 24.81 in W 13 in L 24.81 in
18th Century Meissen Great Vase Porcelain, Snowball, Marcolini Period
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Valladolid, ES
of the delicate flowers and fruits of the vase. The snowball model is one of the most intricate
Porcelain
Meissen Schneeballen Covered Snowball Vase w/ Birds, Flowers, Leaves & Branches
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large Meissen Schneeballen (snowball) covered vase, richly adorned with a vibrant
Porcelain
Monumental Pair of Meissen Porcelain Snowball Vases with Parrots and Birds
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
This rare and monumental antique pair of Meissen Porcelain 22 inch vases is crafted in the
Porcelain
Snowball Porcelain Vases by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
six snowball flower vases, and praised Meissen's "synthesis of art and nature." Intricately
Porcelain
Meissen style Snowball lidded vase, C19th
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
vase. Of baluster shape encrusted with snowball blossoms, flowers and birds, the domed lid with a
Porcelain
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H 24.5 in W 12 in D 13 in
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Scheenballen Parrot Covered Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Schneeballen "Snowball" Parrot
Porcelain
Antique German Dresden Monkey Porcelain Sculpture In Meissen Manner
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique German Meissen manner Schneeballen Snowball lidded bottle vases. Each vase has a
Porcelain
Set of Three "Schneeballen" (Snowball) Vases
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Weinheim, DE
baluster vases) Height 6.3 inch (16 cm) and 7.7 inch (19,5 cm) Set of three "Schneeballen" vases
Porcelain, Paste
Large Meissen "Schneeballen" 'Snowball' Vase with Cover
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Weinheim, DE
exterior surface of the baluster shaped vase and the lid are covered by individually moulded “Schneeballen
Paste, Porcelain
MEISSEN SCHNEEBALLEN COVERED VASE
Located in Natchez, MS
Meissen Schneeballen(snowball) porcelian vase with birds and hydrangeas (snowballs)
Porcelain
$39,095
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
$36,000
H 18 in W 18.5 in
H.O. Miethke Das Werk folio "Sunflower" collotype print
By Gustav Klimt & K.K. Hof-und Staatsdruckerei
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sunflower, no. 10 from the third installment of Das Werk Gustav Klimts Created during his residency in Litzlberg on Attersee, where Klimt and the Floge family summered from 1900-190...
Paper
Complete Set of Four Meissen Elements Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarzana, CA
This extremely important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire. Impressive in both size and artistry, they are among the most famous and spect...
Porcelain
French Green Majolica Tureen with Stand Sarreguemines, circa 1870
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century green Majolica tureen with stand signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870 With grapes leaves. Height / 7.5", diameter / 8 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.
Coral
$175,000
H 108 in W 96 in D 24 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...
Porcelain, Mirror
$61,562Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Chinese Hardstone and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Tree Model
Located in London, GB
Chinese hardstone and cloisonné enamel flower tree model Chinese, 20th Century Height 54cm, width 42cm, depth 39cm Depicting a basket filled with a lavish floral composition, this...
Stone, Carnelian, Jade, Enamel
Meissen Porcelain candelabra, circa 1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain candelabra showcases the intricate craftsmanship characteristic of the renowned German manufacturer. Each candelabra featur...
Porcelain
$450,000 / set
H 24.41 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Vases WMF Signs: Page: 371 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover. WMF G: Introduces on ...
Metal
Antique Pair Large German Meissen Porcelain Figural Centerpieces
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of very large German porcelain figural centerpieces exemplifies the refined artistry and craftsmanship associated with the esteemed Meissen manufactory. Masterful...
Porcelain
$40,273
H 21.86 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in
Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon Jerusalem, early 20th century Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, d...
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive
$27,800
H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Swans, After J.J. Kandler. The models are based on designs by Johann Joachim Kandler, the chief modeler at Meissen in the mid-18th ...
Porcelain
$648,500
H 25 in W 27.63 in D 2.25 in
Illuminated Manuscript Painting by the German School
By German School
Located in New Orleans, LA
Extraordinary in its beauty and rarity, this early 16th-century German painting of an illuminated manuscript showcases a masterful trompe l’oeil effect. Unequivocally among the fines...
Oil, Panel
$53,275 / item
H 23.1 in W 17.7 in D 14.7 in
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality. An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Enamel, Brass
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.