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Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase Seguso Flavio Poli Elongated Neck Mid Century Mod
Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase Seguso Flavio Poli Elongated Neck Mid Century Mod

Murano Sommerso Art Glass Vase Seguso Flavio Poli Elongated Neck Mid Century Mod

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A rare and unusual Murano sommerso art glass vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso. This unique vase features a graceful thin elongated neck with a round disc shaped body.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Blue Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

This is a unique vase hand-thrown by Isak Isaksson, it is signed as on photo.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2
Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The artist's profile is available upon request. This unique vase is the perfect canvas showcasing a striking scene of zebras roaming around the body of this vase, on a striking ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

FREE 1 moon jar handmade porcelain contemporary organic vase white
FREE 1 moon jar handmade porcelain contemporary organic vase white

FREE 1 moon jar handmade porcelain contemporary organic vase white

Located in Firenze, IT

This organic and unique vase is carefully handbuilt using the coil technique, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional methods.

Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

21st Century Porcelain Pleated Set of 3 Vases Hand Painted Glazed Faience, Italy
21st Century Porcelain Pleated Set of 3 Vases Hand Painted Glazed Faience, Italy

21st Century Porcelain Pleated Set of 3 Vases Hand Painted Glazed Faience, Italy

By Chiara Ravaioli

Located in Ravenna, IT

This set of three hand painted vases in porcelain is unique of its kind. As the result of a fine 3D processing, the extra fine shell of each vase has a thickness of 1 millimetre,...

Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware

"Triton, Merman and Mermaid, " Sculptural Vase w/ Aquatic Motif and Nudes in Blue
"Triton, Merman and Mermaid, " Sculptural Vase w/ Aquatic Motif and Nudes in Blue

"Triton, Merman and Mermaid, " Sculptural Vase w/ Aquatic Motif and Nudes in Blue

By Edgardo Simone

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A masterful -- and brilliantly-hued -- example of high style Art Deco sculpture, this large and unique vase depicts several nude figures along its upper edge -- a Triton blowing his ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Modern Mouthblown Italian Murano Flowery Glass Vase
Large Mid-Century Modern Mouthblown Italian Murano Flowery Glass Vase

Large Mid-Century Modern Mouthblown Italian Murano Flowery Glass Vase

By Murano 5, Fazzeletto

Located in Lisse, NL

This work of Italian glass art is in excellent condition and it will never fail to impress. This unique vase is great value for money. Also, because perfect packing and worldwide ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

19th Century Porcelain Wedding Vase with Gilded Accents
19th Century Porcelain Wedding Vase with Gilded Accents

19th Century Porcelain Wedding Vase with Gilded Accents

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Marked “M.J.” at the base, this signature adds a personal and historical significance to the piece. This unique vase would make a remarkable addition to any collection of 19th-centu...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

TRAVERTINE VASE SET of 2, Natural Stone Travertine Decorative Object - Vessel
TRAVERTINE VASE SET of 2, Natural Stone Travertine Decorative Object - Vessel

TRAVERTINE VASE SET of 2, Natural Stone Travertine Decorative Object - Vessel

Located in St Petersburg, US

Giacomo by Haand: A set of 2 travertine vases, each featuring a unique design with varying sphere sizes and tall flower holders.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Vases

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Signed Glass Vase W/ Spiral Smoked & Flame Orange Details
Mid-Century Hand-Blown Signed Glass Vase W/ Spiral Smoked & Flame Orange Details

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Signed Glass Vase W/ Spiral Smoked & Flame Orange Details

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the artist, this unique vase not only stands as a practical vessel but also as a sculptural work of art, offering both functionality and aesthetic sophistication.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Two 1970s Modernist Brown Ceramic Italian Vases by Giovanni Bertoncello
Two 1970s Modernist Brown Ceramic Italian Vases by Giovanni Bertoncello

Two 1970s Modernist Brown Ceramic Italian Vases by Giovanni Bertoncello

By Bertoncello

Located in Aci Castello, IT

The set includes two unique vases. The taller vase features an abstract, sculptural form with a captivating cutout that gives it a dynamic, fluid appearance.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Mixed-Technique Ceramic Vase
Unique Mixed-Technique Ceramic Vase

Unique Mixed-Technique Ceramic Vase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is a one-of-a-kind ceramic vase of unknown origin. Perfect for long stemmed blossoms and tall greenery. The vase is asymmetrical in form with a handkerchief style opening. The e...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Wood Vase by Deepwood
Unique Wood Vase by Deepwood

Unique Wood Vase by Deepwood

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique wood vase by Deepwood One of a kind Dimensions: L 20 W 20 H 55 cm Materials: Petrified wood fully polished Wight: 20 kg Each Deepwood piece is expertly crafted from a r...

Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Vases

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ada Lisa Gjeruldsen Art Glass Vase, Signed, Sweden, 2012
Vintage Ada Lisa Gjeruldsen Art Glass Vase, Signed, Sweden, 2012

Vintage Ada Lisa Gjeruldsen Art Glass Vase, Signed, Sweden, 2012

Located in Bastogne, BE

Created in 2012 at the prestigious Steninge Castle in Sweden, this unique vase showcases Gjeruldsen's mastery of glass artistry and her distinctive artistic vision.

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Unique Large Chulucanas Vase, Peru, 1990s
Unique Large Chulucanas Vase, Peru, 1990s

Unique Large Chulucanas Vase, Peru, 1990s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Unique large Chulucanas vase. Hand made in Peru by a ceramic artisan in 1996.

Category

Late 20th Century Peruvian Vases

Materials

Clay

Unique Sculpted Vase by Maria Loram
Unique Sculpted Vase by Maria Loram

Unique Sculpted Vase by Maria Loram

By Maria Loram

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Sculpted Vase by Maria Loram Dimensions: W 30.5 x D 30.5 x H 19.7 cm Materials: Stoneware with a glazed finish.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist,  Very Large Sculptural Vase
Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist,  Very Large Sculptural Vase

Christina Muff, Danish Contemporary Ceramicist, Very Large Sculptural Vase

Located in København, Copenhagen

Very large sculptural unique vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful cream / pink glaze with minerals from Danish beaches.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brenda: Handmade Unique Murano Glass Vase

Brenda: Handmade Unique Murano Glass Vase

By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

Introducing the stunning Brenda Glass Vase, a true masterpiece handcrafted in the heart of Murano, Italy. The elegant interplay of transparencies and the distinctive balloton textu...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Unique Ceramic Vase by Peter Beard
Unique Ceramic Vase by Peter Beard

Unique Ceramic Vase by Peter Beard

By Peter Beard

Located in New York, NY

Peter Beard vase Impressed artist's signature to underside. Unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Black Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

The artist's profile is available upon request. This unique vase is the perfect canvas showcasing a striking scene of zebras roaming around the body of this vase, on a striking ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Kaj Franck, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, circa 1970
Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, circa 1970

Stephen Smyers Modern Blown Art Glass Vase Abstract Feather Design, circa 1970

By Unique Art Glass Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite hand-blown glass vase by renowned artist Stephen Smyers is a true masterpiece of modern art. Crafted in California in 1970, it stands as a rare and distinctive creatio...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Unique OSMIE_08 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique OSMIE_08 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Unique OSMIE_08 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique OSMIE_08 vase by Emmanuelle Roule Unique piece Dimensions: W 19 x H 35 cm Materials: Earthenware Unique piece of 2 removable elements, in earthenware unglazed.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Unique OMOTA Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique OMOTA Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Unique OMOTA Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique OMOTA vase by Emmanuelle Roule Unique piece Dimensions: W 25 x H 40 cm Materials: Stoneware Unique hand-modelled piece made of raw white stoneware, partially enamelled.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unique SOHOKO_03 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique SOHOKO_03 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Unique SOHOKO_03 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique SOHOKO_03 vase by Emmanuelle Roule Unique piece Dimensions: W 20 x H 28 cm Materials: Stoneware Unique piece modelled in white stoneware, with glazes.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Sohoko Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique Sohoko Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Unique Sohoko Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Sohoko vase by Emmanuelle Roule Unique piece Dimensions: W 25 x H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Porcelain, Stoneware

Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George
Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George

Unique Glass Vase by Atelier George

By Atelier George

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique glass vase by Atelier George One of a Kind Dimensions: Ø 14 x H 25 cm Materials: Handblown glass Variation of colours available.

Category

2010s French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Cofete Brass Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Jan Garncarek
Cofete Brass Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Jan Garncarek

Cofete Brass Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Signed This unique vase was designed during the designer's travels around the Canary Islands.

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Enamel Vase, Unique by Meritxell Duran
Enamel Vase, Unique by Meritxell Duran

Enamel Vase, Unique by Meritxell Duran

Located in Geneve, CH

Enamel vase by Meritxell Duran 1 of 1 Limited edition Dimensions: 32 x 37 x 32 cm Materials: High firing and interior transparent enamel and wooden plug.

Category

2010s European Modern Vases

Materials

Enamel

Cofete Brass Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Jan Garncarek
Cofete Brass Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Jan Garncarek

Cofete Brass Contemporary Sculptural Vase by Jan Garncarek

By Jan Garncarek

Located in Geneve, CH

Signed This unique vase was designed during the designer's travels around the Canary Islands.

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi
Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

Kaj Franck / VASE(Unique Piece) / Nuutajarvi

By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Kaj Franck

Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP

Kaj Franck is known for his functional, simple designs that are often referred to as the ‘conscience of Finland’, and his products are characterised by their use of colour without an...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Unique Ariel Vase by Mikael Kenlind for Vase Vitreum, Sweden
Unique Ariel Vase by Mikael Kenlind for Vase Vitreum, Sweden

Unique Ariel Vase by Mikael Kenlind for Vase Vitreum, Sweden

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Unique Ariel Vase by Mikael Kenlind for Vase Vitreum, Sweden A heavy vase of the Ariel Unique series designed by Mikael Kenlind for Vase Vitreum Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Large clusters of cherry blossoms with intricate details decorate the surface of this unique vase. "Fired-on gold,” this artist's signature style, highlights unique techniques for...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Elephant Vase , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

With dimensions of 18 inches high, 9 inches long, and 6 inches wide, this unique vase serves as both a functional object and a stunning centerpiece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Cave Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram
Unique Cave Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram

Unique Cave Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram

By Maria Loram

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Cave Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram Dimensions: W 22.8 x D 22.8 x H 24 cm Materials: Stoneware with a glazed finish.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist

By Isak Isaksson

Located in Stockholm, SE

This is a unique vase hand-thrown by Isak Isaksson, it is signed as on photo.

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Unique Rustic Beige Vase by Maria Loram
Unique Rustic Beige Vase by Maria Loram

Unique Rustic Beige Vase by Maria Loram

By Maria Loram

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Rustic Beige Vase by Maria Loram Dimensions: W 35.6 x D 35.6 x H 21.6 cm Materials: Stoneware with a glazed finish.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Brown Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram
Unique Brown Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram

Unique Brown Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram

By Maria Loram

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Brown Ceramic Vase by Maria Loram Dimensions: W 20.3 x D 20.3 x H 21.6 cm Materials: Stoneware with a glazed finish.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unique Organic Sculptural Vase by Maria Loram
Unique Organic Sculptural Vase by Maria Loram

Unique Organic Sculptural Vase by Maria Loram

By Maria Loram

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Organic Sculptural Vase by Maria Loram Dimensions: W 30.5 x D 30.5 x H 21.6 cm Materials: Stoneware with a glazed finish.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Unique Square-Form Vase, West Germany
Vintage Unique Square-Form Vase, West Germany

Vintage Unique Square-Form Vase, West Germany

Located in Chicago, IL

A square body with a rounded neck, already an interesting conversation, finished in a two-tone glaze that bleeds from deep matte black at the base into a fiery red above, the two fig...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Unique Fat Lava Vase, West Germany
Vintage Unique Fat Lava Vase, West Germany

Vintage Unique Fat Lava Vase, West Germany

Located in Chicago, IL

This one is not subtle and has no intention of being. A bulbous navy base rises into a ridged, textured neck completely consumed by red and black fat lava glaze, the kind that looks ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large unique shaped Vase by Antonio Lampecco
Large unique shaped Vase by Antonio Lampecco

Large unique shaped Vase by Antonio Lampecco

By Antonio Lampecco

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This large, beautiful unique shaped vase is made by the Belgian ceramist Antonio Lampecco.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Custom Panes Vase by Kim Thome
Unique Custom Panes Vase by Kim Thome

Unique Custom Panes Vase by Kim Thome

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Panes vase by Kim Thome Dimensions: Custom Materials: glass, epoxy resin Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.

Category

2010s British Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Epoxy Resin

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style
Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style

Unique Murano Glass Vase, Murrine Romane style

By Fratelli Toso, Venini

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Splendid Murrine vase. Oval shape with a beautiful combination of square murrinas.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Unique Ukiyo II Vase by Marthine Spinnangr
Unique Ukiyo II Vase by Marthine Spinnangr

Unique Ukiyo II Vase by Marthine Spinnangr

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Ukiyo II vase by Marthine Spinnangr One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 (top) / 14 (bottom) x W 15 x H 45 cm Materials: Stoneware Clay Different glaze types available.

Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Unique Ukiyo I Vase by Marthine Spinnangr
Unique Ukiyo I Vase by Marthine Spinnangr

Unique Ukiyo I Vase by Marthine Spinnangr

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Ukiyo I vase by Marthine Spinnangr One of a Kind Dimensions: D 27 (top) / 11 (bottom) x W 10 x H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware clay Different glaze types available Ukiyo v...

Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Unique Ukiyo III Vase by Marthine Spinnangr
Unique Ukiyo III Vase by Marthine Spinnangr

Unique Ukiyo III Vase by Marthine Spinnangr

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Ukiyo III vase by Marthine Spinnangr One of a Kind Dimensions: D 30 (top) / 14 (bottom) x W 12 x H 40 cm Materials: Stoneware Clay Different glaze types available, Ukiy...

Category

2010s Norwegian Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Unique HYDRA_DOKI_02 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique HYDRA_DOKI_02 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Unique HYDRA_DOKI_02 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique HYDRA_DOKI_02 vase by Emmanuelle Roule Unique piece Dimensions: W 22 x H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Vase made of white stoneware, partially glazed with effect reflections.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

Unique HYDRA_DOKI_01 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule
Unique HYDRA_DOKI_01 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Unique HYDRA_DOKI_01 Vase by Emmanuelle Roule

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique HYDRA_DOKI_01 vase by Emmanuelle Roule Unique piece Dimensions: W 18 x H 30 cm Materials: Stoneware Vase made of white stoneware, partially glazed with effect reflections.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stoneware

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Unique Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of unique vases available for sale. Each of these unique unique vases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, glass and porcelain. There are 591 antique and vintage unique vases for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 353 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of unique vases available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Unique vases made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made unique vases over the years, but those made by Royal Copenhagen, Bing & Grøndahl and Elyse Graham are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Unique Vases?

Prices for unique vases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, unique vases begin at $53 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.

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.