Tall Oriental Vases
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Enamel
20th Century Vases
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass
Late 20th Century Vases
Ceramic
1990s Japonisme Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Czech Vases
Crystal
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Vases
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Urns
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ceramics
Ceramic
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Hungarian Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wicker
2010s Mexican Minimalist Ceramics
Ceramic, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Urns
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars
Crystal, Other
Antique Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Table Lamps
Metal
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Vases
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Hardwood, Lacquer
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Finding the Right Vases for You
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.
- What is a tall vase called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A tall vase may also be called an urn. All manner of urns have been made over the years, and these vessels can be used as decorative accents either inside your home or in your garden. Garden urns became popular in early Greek and Roman gardens, where they complemented classical statues and other garden ornaments. Find urns on 1stDibs today.
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