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Majolica Tulip Vase Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Tulip Vase Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Tulip Vase Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica tulip vase Massier, circa 1890. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Majolica

Rene Lalique Tulipes Vase - Marcilhac 995, Designed 1927
Rene Lalique Tulipes Vase - Marcilhac 995, Designed 1927

Rene Lalique Tulipes Vase - Marcilhac 995, Designed 1927

By René Lalique

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Rene Lalique Tulipes Vase - Marcilhac 995, Designed 1927 Additional Information: Heading : Rene Lalique Tulipes vase Date : Designed 1927 Origin : Wingen-sur-Moder, France Bowl Feat...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Pink Crystal Tulip Vases, 19th Century
Pair of Large Pink Crystal Tulip Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Large Pink Crystal Tulip Vases, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A pair of large pink crystal Tulip vases, 19th century A pair of large pink crystal Tulip vases with beautiful gold decoration, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Category

Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Vases

Materials

Crystal

A R.Lalique Art Déco Tulip Vase
A R.Lalique Art Déco Tulip Vase

A R.Lalique Art Déco Tulip Vase

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Tulipes vase was designed in 1927 by R.Lalique in white glass.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

French Majolica Pair of Red Tulip Vases, circa 1890
French Majolica Pair of Red Tulip Vases, circa 1890

French Majolica Pair of Red Tulip Vases, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Art Nouveau French Majolica pair of red tulips vases 1890. North of France. Height / 12.5 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Heart-Shaped Tulip Vases or Tulipieres, 19th Century
Pair of Heart-Shaped Tulip Vases or Tulipieres, 19th Century

Pair of Heart-Shaped Tulip Vases or Tulipieres, 19th Century

By De Grieksche A

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

A pair of two Dutch Delft tulip vases or tulipieres The Netherlands 19th century A pair of two Dutch Delft, heart-shaped, tulip vases dating from the 19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Baroque Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Smoked Charcoal Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors
Smoked Charcoal Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors

Smoked Charcoal Tulip Vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors

By Orrefors, Nils Landberg

Located in San Diego, CA

The iconic "Tulip" vase in smoked charcoal by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Spectacular Pair Large Round Tulip Vases or Tulipieres, 19th Century
Spectacular Pair Large Round Tulip Vases or Tulipieres, 19th Century

Spectacular Pair Large Round Tulip Vases or Tulipieres, 19th Century

By De Grieksche A

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

A pair of two Dutch Delft tulip vases or tulipieres The Netherlands 19th century A very large and decorative pair of two Dutch Delft tulip vases.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

A Pair of Creamware 5 Finger  Tulip Vases
A Pair of Creamware 5 Finger  Tulip Vases

A Pair of Creamware 5 Finger Tulip Vases

Located in Katonah, NY

This Staffordshire creamware 5 finger tulip vase is fan-shaped with five individual spouts for holding the flowers.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vases

Dutch Ceramic Vase, Tulip Vase, Mid 19th Century
Dutch Ceramic Vase, Tulip Vase, Mid 19th Century

Dutch Ceramic Vase, Tulip Vase, Mid 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

Therefore, the vase also bears the name tulip vase. In addition, the upper part, like a lid, is removable, so if you have a larger shrub to supply with water, this also finds a place...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Vases

Materials

Ceramic

1960s French Ceramic Tulip Vase, Black with Gold Trim, Vintage Decor
1960s French Ceramic Tulip Vase, Black with Gold Trim, Vintage Decor

1960s French Ceramic Tulip Vase, Black with Gold Trim, Vintage Decor

Located in High Point, NC

Perfect for displaying fresh blooms or simply standing on its own as a work of art, this French Ceramic Tulip Vase is a must-have for any collector of vintage treasures.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Camille Fauré Tulip Vase
Camille Fauré Tulip Vase

Camille Fauré Tulip Vase

By Camille Fauré

Located in New Orleans, LA

The copper base and silver leaf give the enamel a luminous quality, making this vase's tulips in varying shades of yellow, red and green all the more vibrant and eye-catching.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Silver Leaf

Monumental Flora: Pair of Vintage Blue & White Tulip Vase Pyramids
Monumental Flora: Pair of Vintage Blue & White Tulip Vase Pyramids

Monumental Flora: Pair of Vintage Blue & White Tulip Vase Pyramids

Located in Downingtown, PA

The popularity of the tulip vase pyramid is inextricably linked to the patronage of Queen Mary II of England.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots...

Materials

Porcelain

Tulip Vase by Eric Schmitt
Tulip Vase by Eric Schmitt

Tulip Vase by Eric Schmitt

By Eric Schmitt

Located in New York, NY

A very large vase in Polyester Plaster and Mat Lacquer. Exists in various colors and can be customized. Classic elegant form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Lacquer, Plaster, Polyester

Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases (3) for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases (3) for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957

Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases (3) for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Utrecht, NL

Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Group of Four Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957
Group of Four Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957

Group of Four Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Utrecht, NL

Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg. In the late 1940s, Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957, Set of 5
Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957, Set of 5

Nils Landberg 'Tulpan' Tulip Vases for Orrefors Sweden, Expo 1957, Set of 5

By Nils Landberg, Orrefors

Located in Utrecht, NL

Delicate and ethereal, Tulpan (Tulip) vases by Swedish designer Nils Landberg. In the late 1940's Landberg developed the slender glass that made him famous.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Multi-Coated Emile Gallé Tulip Vase
Multi-Coated Emile Gallé Tulip Vase

Multi-Coated Emile Gallé Tulip Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1900-1920 Emile Gallé vase. Emile Gallé vase, double layer yellow and red cameo with tulips decor on pedestal base.

Category

Vintage 1910s Vases

Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience Handled Tulip Vase
Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience Handled Tulip Vase

Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience Handled Tulip Vase

By Burmantofts Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience vase of tall elegant form with three small protruding handles, the body decorated incised tube-lined style tulips in yellow brown and green...

Category

Antique 1890s Vases

Materials

Pottery

Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience Handled Tulip Vase
Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience Handled Tulip Vase

Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience Handled Tulip Vase

By Burmantofts Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning Art Nouveau Burmantofts Faience vase of tall elegant form with three small loop handles below a cup shaped top, the body decorated incised tube-lined style tulips in yello...

Category

Antique 1890s Vases

Materials

Pottery

Swedish Crystal Tulip Vase With Square Base
Swedish Crystal Tulip Vase With Square Base

Swedish Crystal Tulip Vase With Square Base

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Exceptional and important Swedish crystal vase has a high percentage of lead oxide; the top has a delicate tulip shape with a richly curved rim while the magnificent base is massive ...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

French Art Deco Glass ‘Galle’ Tulip Vase
French Art Deco Glass ‘Galle’ Tulip Vase

French Art Deco Glass ‘Galle’ Tulip Vase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

French Art Deco Vase by Emile Galle. Signed, circa 1920. (Not a reproduction.) Gallé was the son of a faience and furniture manufacturer and studied philosophy, botany, and drawin...

Category

Early 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Glass

Delft Blue and White Tulipiere or Tulip Vase
Delft Blue and White Tulipiere or Tulip Vase

Delft Blue and White Tulipiere or Tulip Vase

By De Paeuw

Located in Katonah, NY

Each of the five fingers of the tulipiere is decorated with a pair of flowering tulips. The vase has a knopped ankle and rectangular foot.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Delft

Burmantofts Faience Lustre Tulip Vase by Joseph Walmsley
Burmantofts Faience Lustre Tulip Vase by Joseph Walmsley

Burmantofts Faience Lustre Tulip Vase by Joseph Walmsley

By Burmantofts Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A scarce Burmantofts faience lustre vase by Joseph Walmsley of ovoid form with collar rim, painted with tulip flowers and scroll foliage in ruby and golden lustres.

Category

Antique 1880s English Vases

Materials

Pottery

Grueby Pottery Matte Green Tulip Vase, ca. 1905
Grueby Pottery Matte Green Tulip Vase, ca. 1905

Grueby Pottery Matte Green Tulip Vase, ca. 1905

By Grueby Faience Company 1

Located in Astoria, NY

Grueby Pottery Arts and Crafts period ceramic earthenware vase with matte green glaze, circa 1905, molded leaf design to squat base with stems rising up the elongated neck terminatin...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Pottery

1970s Porcelain Tulip Vase Ikebana Style by Yamaji Japan
1970s Porcelain Tulip Vase Ikebana Style by Yamaji Japan

1970s Porcelain Tulip Vase Ikebana Style by Yamaji Japan

By Ikebana

Located in San Diego, CA

Porcelain vase Yamaji Japan elegant slim vase with tulip top, geometric line stripes pinstripe sides edge circa 1970's, by Yamaji Japan.

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Italian Metal and Glass Tulip Vase, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Italian Metal and Glass Tulip Vase, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Italian Metal and Glass Tulip Vase, circa 1900

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Amazing vase in painted metal and glass, made in Italy in 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Metal

A Pair of English Tulip Vases

A Pair of English Tulip Vases

Located in Downingtown, PA

Each striated blossom and bud growing from a naturalistic mound base painted with green and black floral sprigs and applied with a central flower head among moss.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Cameo Acid cut & Etched Glass Tulip Vase by Emile Gallé
French Art Nouveau Cameo Acid cut & Etched Glass Tulip Vase by Emile Gallé

French Art Nouveau Cameo Acid cut & Etched Glass Tulip Vase by Emile Gallé

By Émile Gallé

Located in London, GB

A vibrant Art Nouveau French cameo glass vase of bulbous form acid cut and etched with a deep red blossoming tulip design against a warm yellow field, signed Gallé.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Glazed Ceramic Tulip Case
Glazed Ceramic Tulip Case

Glazed Ceramic Tulip Case

Located in Culver City, CA

Glazed ceramic tulip vase

Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Roseville Art Pottery Wincraft Tulip Flower Vase
Roseville Art Pottery Wincraft Tulip Flower Vase

Roseville Art Pottery Wincraft Tulip Flower Vase

By Roseville Pottery

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Roseville Art Pottery Wincraft green yellow tulip vase. The vase is shaped like a flower bud that its petals are starting to open.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases

Materials

Clay

Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze & Crystal Branch Form Epergne Vase 19th C
Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze & Crystal Branch Form Epergne Vase 19th C

Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze & Crystal Branch Form Epergne Vase 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Rococo epergne vase offers glass tulip vase over gilt bronze branch form base with leaf and berries, 19th century Measures- 21.25''H x 7.5''W x 7.5''D

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Michael Lax Design Grainware METAAL Vase
Michael Lax Design Grainware METAAL Vase

Michael Lax Design Grainware METAAL Vase

By Michael Lax

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Polished aluminum tulip vase by Michael Lax, c.1992, USA. The vase features a round tulip opening and square tubular stem.

Category

1990s American Modern Vases

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Murano Mint Purple Fazzoletto Vase, Italian, 1980s
Large Vintage Murano Mint Purple Fazzoletto Vase, Italian, 1980s

Large Vintage Murano Mint Purple Fazzoletto Vase, Italian, 1980s

Located in København, DK

Use it as a sculpture or as a tulip vase. Handmade in Italy, 1980s. Measures: H: 25.5 cm L: 36 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Murano Mint Purple Fazzoletto Vase, Italian, 1980s
Large Vintage Murano Mint Purple Fazzoletto Vase, Italian, 1980s

Large Vintage Murano Mint Purple Fazzoletto Vase, Italian, 1980s

Located in København, DK

Use it as a sculpture or as a tulip vase. Handmade in Italy, 1980s. Measures: H: 25.5 cm L: 36 cm.

Category

Vintage 1980s Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Pearlware Pottery Five Finger Tulipiere Vase
Antique Pearlware Pottery Five Finger Tulipiere Vase

Antique Pearlware Pottery Five Finger Tulipiere Vase

Located in Katonah, NY

A fan-shaped pearlware tulip vase with five individual spouts for holding flowers.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Tulipiere Vases, Chinese
Vintage Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Tulipiere Vases, Chinese

Vintage Porcelain Large Underglaze Blue Tulipiere Vases, Chinese

Located in Downingtown, PA

A "tulipiere" is a type of ornate vase, also known as a tulip vase or pyramid vase, designed to hold multiple stems of flowers, particularly tulips, in individual spouts.

Category

Early 2000s Chinese Georgian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Chinese Tulip Shaped Vase
Contemporary Chinese Tulip Shaped Vase

Contemporary Chinese Tulip Shaped Vase

Located in New York, NY

Washed turquoise glazed contemporary Chinese vase in the shape of a tulip.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Daum Vase, Ultraviolet Tulip Model, 20th Century.
Daum Vase, Ultraviolet Tulip Model, 20th Century.

Daum Vase, Ultraviolet Tulip Model, 20th Century.

By Daum

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Daum vase, ultraviolet tulip model, 20th century. Daum glass vase, ultraviolet tulip model, signed D.France, 20th century.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Tulip Tree Vase, Ceramic, French, XX th
Tulip Tree Vase, Ceramic, French, XX th

Tulip Tree Vase, Ceramic, French, XX th

Located in Nice, FR

Ceramic vase to put flowers called Tulip tree, beautiful decorative object.

Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Blown Tulip Fluted Vase by Blenko
Hand Blown Tulip Fluted Vase by Blenko

Hand Blown Tulip Fluted Vase by Blenko

By Blenko Glass

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Hand blown glass vase by Blenko Circa 1960s Elegant tulip fluted vase.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Mauve Colored Tulip Shaped Vase, China, Contemporary
Mauve Colored Tulip Shaped Vase, China, Contemporary

Mauve Colored Tulip Shaped Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary vase with traditional tulip shape Mauve color glaze Sits nicely with S5360 and S5361, see images #3, 4 and 5.       

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Crystal Vase by Lalique Deux Tulipes 80s
Crystal Vase by Lalique Deux Tulipes 80s

Crystal Vase by Lalique Deux Tulipes 80s

By Lalique

Located in Milano, MI

Lalique crystal vase, Deux Tulipes model, made in the 1980s Ø cm 13 h cm 10 I Lalique crystals born from the idea of René Lalique, a French jeweler and glassmaker.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Crystal

Turquoise Mottled Glazed Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary
Turquoise Mottled Glazed Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Turquoise Mottled Glazed Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese mottled turquoise glazed vase. Tulip shape. Part of a large collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Cream Tulip Shaped Spout Ceramic Vase, China, Contemporary
Cream Tulip Shaped Spout Ceramic Vase, China, Contemporary

Cream Tulip Shaped Spout Ceramic Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese tulip shaped spout cream ceramic vase. One of several shapes and sizes from a great collection for many decorative end uses.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue/Grey Crackle Glaze Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary
Blue/Grey Crackle Glaze Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Blue/Grey Crackle Glaze Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese blue/grey crackle glazed vase. Thin tulip shape. Part of a large collection of blue/grey vases.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Dark Celedon Overall Pattern Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary
Dark Celedon Overall Pattern Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Dark Celedon Overall Pattern Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese dark celadon glaze vase. Tulip shape with overall pattern. Part of a collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Crackle Glaze Tulip Shaped Ceramic Vase, China, Contemporary
Blue Crackle Glaze Tulip Shaped Ceramic Vase, China, Contemporary

Blue Crackle Glaze Tulip Shaped Ceramic Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese blue vase with crackle glaze. Classic tulip shape. Two available and sold individually.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Cast Iron Tulip Side Tables with Removable Vases
Antique Cast Iron Tulip Side Tables with Removable Vases

Antique Cast Iron Tulip Side Tables with Removable Vases

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 2 antique cast iron side tables with Tulips and Removable Vases Approximate measurements in i...

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Iron

Tulip Etrusco Art Déco Glazed Ceramic Vase italy 1940
Tulip Etrusco Art Déco Glazed Ceramic Vase italy 1940

Tulip Etrusco Art Déco Glazed Ceramic Vase italy 1940

Located in Palermo, PA

A rare and striking Italian Art Déco vase from the 1940s, signed Italy, executed in glazed ceramic. This sculptural piece features 13 small, bulb like vessels resembling stacked flow...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Marble Vase in Black and White in Lucite Tulips
Modern Marble Vase in Black and White in Lucite Tulips

Modern Marble Vase in Black and White in Lucite Tulips

Located in Plainview, NY

The made in Italy marble vase comes with four lucite tulips in pink, purple and white.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Turquoise Contrast Crackle Glazed Tall Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary
Turquoise Contrast Crackle Glazed Tall Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Turquoise Contrast Crackle Glazed Tall Tulip Shape Vase, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese contrast crackle glazed turquoise vase. Tall tulip shape. Two available and sold individually.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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Tulip Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tulip vases for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique tulip vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and metal. There are 288 antique and vintage tulip vases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 77 modern editions to choose from as well. Tulip vases have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tulip vases bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many tulip vases are appealing in their simplicity, but Nils Landberg, Orrefors and RAAQUU produced popular tulip vases that are worth a look.

How Much are Tulip Vases?

Tulip vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,444, while the lowest priced sells for $44 and the highest can go for as much as $57,303.

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.

Questions About Tulip Vases
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best vase for tulips is largely a matter of preference, but a few things to look for include clear glass that highlights the beautiful, long stems; small, glass bud vases that let the tulip do the talking; ceramic or metal pitcher vases that lend a vintage flair to your tulip displays; and tall, narrow clear or colored-glass vases that fit just a few blooms. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary vases from top sellers worldwide.