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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jars
Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf
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20th Century Japanese Victorian Barware
Metal
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Glass
Ormolu
20th Century French Country Barware
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Pitchers
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Bottles
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Cotton, Silk, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware
Ceramic
20th Century Bottles
Glass
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Urns
Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Porcelain
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.