Upside Down Head Vase by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Upside Down Head Vase by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 23 x D 16 x H 25 cm Materials: White Faience (not
2010s French Post-Modern Vases
Faience
Upside Down Head Vase by Di Fretto
Located in Geneve, CH
Upside Down Head Vase by Di Fretto Dimensions: W 23 x D 16 x H 25 cm Materials: White Faience (not
Faience
$2,000
H 9.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
PIET PARRA The Upside Down Face Vase Hand Painted Limited Edition Flower Vase
By Piet Parra 1
Located in Draper, UT
Upside Down Face Vase'; a classic stunt helmet wearing Parra bird that functions as a sculptural flower
Ceramic, Paint
$1,498
H 9.06 in W 6.74 in D 7.92 in
PIET PARRA The Upside Down Face Vase Hand Painted Limited Edition Flower Vase
Located in Draper, UT
Following the release of the first “Upside Down Face Vase”, Parra presents the latest addition to
Ceramic, Paint
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 102.37 in D 11.03 in
José Lévy Set of Yama Tana Shelves, Uniques Pieces for WA Design Gallery Edition
By José Lévy
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
clouds, are countlessly full of interpretations. From the shelves, upside-down mountains, to the vases
Marble
Kunstflug, Vase 46 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
decentralized elements express their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names of all the hundred
Porcelain
Cocktail, Vase 16 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names of all the hundred authors are printed in
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Christer Jonson, Vase 40 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 40 decorated by Christer Jonson, Sweden 1937. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Cheikh Ledy, Vase 49 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 49 decorated by Cheikh Ledy, Zaire 1962. Numbered edition. With
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Quim Larrea, Vase 48 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
smallest and most decentralized elements express their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Stefan Lindfors, Vase 50 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 50 decorated by Stefan Lindfors, Finland 1962. Numbered edition
Porcelain
Randi Kristensen, Vase 44 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 44 decorated by Randi Kristensen, Denmark 1959. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Inka Kivalo, Vase 42 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 42 decorated by Bodys Isek Kingelez, Zaire 1948. Numbered edition
Porcelain
Sergio Calatroni, Vase 12 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessi, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 12 decorated by Sergio Calatroni, Italy, Pavia 1953. Numbered
Porcelain
Yoshiki Hishinuma, Vase 36 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 36 decorated by Yoshiki Hishinuma, Japan 1958. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Piero Gaeta, Vase 26 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 26 decorated by Piero Gaeta, Italy, Matera 1961. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Jan Digerud, Vase 20 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 20 decorated by Jan Digerud, Norway 1938. Numbered edition. With
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Milton Glaser, Vase 31 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 31 decorated by Milton Glaser, USA 1929. Numbered edition. With
Porcelain
Anna Gili, Vase 30 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 30 decorated by Anna Gili, Italy, Orvieto 1960. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Aussi Jaffari, Vase 39 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 39 decorated by Aussi Jaffari, Tanzania 1955. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Galli & Santiccioli, Vase 27 of One Hundred Authors by a. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names of all the hundred authors are printed in
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Dan Friedman, Vase 24 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 24 decorated by Dan Friedman, USA 1945. Numbered edition. With
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Susan Holm, Vase 37 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
smallest and most decentralized elements express their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Louise Gibb, Vase 28 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 28 decorated by Louise Gibb, Great Britain 1957 Numbered edition
Porcelain
Elizabeth Fritsch, Vase 25 of One Hundred Authors by a. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 25 decorated by Elizabeth Fritsch, Great Britain 1940. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Ellinor Flor, Vase 23 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 23 decorated by Ellinor Flor, Great Britain 1948. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Pitt Heinke, Vase 35 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
smallest and most decentralized elements express their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names
Porcelain
Sold
H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Nigel Coates, Vase 15 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 15 decorated by Nigel Coates, Great Britain 1949. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Sergio Cappelli, Vase 14 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names of all the hundred authors are printed in
Porcelain
Sold
H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Juli Capella, Vase 13 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 13 decorated by Juli Capella, Spain 1960. Numbered edition. With
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Karel Malich, Vase 54 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 54 decorated by Karel Malich, Czchoslovakia 1924. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Valente Malangatana, Vase 53 of One Hundred Authors by a. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 53 decorated by Valente Malangatana, Mozambique 1936. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Ester Mahlangu, Vase 52 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 52 decorated by Ester Mahlangu, South Africa 1953. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Bodys Isek Kingelez, Vase 41 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 41 decorated by Bodys Isek Kingelez, Zaire 1948. Numbered edition
Porcelain
Yong Ping Huang, Vase 38 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 38 decorated by Yong Ping Huang, China 1954. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Maria Christina Hamel, Vase 33 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 33 decorated by Maria Christina Hamel, Austria 1958. Numbered
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Emmanuel Ekefrey/Ekong, Vase 21 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
smallest and most decentralized elements express their identity. Turning each vase upside down, the names
Porcelain
Jan Mohamed Hanif, Vase 34 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make Up Series. Vase number 34 decorated by Jan Mohamed Hanif, Kenya 1958. Numbered edition
Porcelain
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, Vase 11 of One Hundred Authors by A. Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
each vase upside down, the names of all the hundred authors are printed in alphabetical order with
Porcelain
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H 32.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Empire Style Spaniard Cerámicas Bondia Set Of Large Jardiniere And Pedestal
By Cerámicas BONDIA
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Jardiniere is decorated with a relief of Empire style swans with open feathers around a bell shaped upside
Ceramic
Upside Down Head Porcelain Vase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Designed by Koens & Middelkoop, this vase is unglazed porcelain sculpted into a human head shape
Porcelain
1930s Murano, Italy Hand Blown "Pulegoso" Glass Pendant
Located in Montclair, NY
bottom upside down vase shape shade, the scallop edge small decorative bowl on top of the shade and the
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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H 15.36 in Dm 5.12 in
Kamba Luesa, Vase 51 of One Hundred Authors by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi
By Alessandro Mendini, Alessi
Located in Milan, Italy
100% Make up series. Vase number 50 decorated by Kamba Luesa (Kanyunyu), Zaire 1944. Numbered
Porcelain
1970s Murano Glass Candlesticks
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
interior. Candlesticks can also be turned upside down and used as a vase. Since they are handblown the
Blown Glass
CEC LePage Modernist Lucite Vase
Located in Bastrop, TX
showed them an idea,” she says. “I made hundreds of glass vases, upside down and willy-nilly, and
Lucite, Paint
Large Art Deco Vase by Faiencerie Thulin of Belgium
By Thulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the vase is upside down, and two grinding chips underfoot, measuring 7.75 in. H x 11 in. diameter (at
Pottery
José Lévy Yama Tana Vase, Unique Piece for WA Design Gallery Edition
By José Lévy
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
, are countlessly full of interpretations. From the shelves, upside-down mountains, to the vases
Marble
19th century Austrian Coupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
turned upside down become a vase. The mottled white on white pattern resembling a tortoise shell, is
Glass
Jonathan Adler Upside-Down Anemone Vase, Hand Signed
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Alhambra, CA
This vintage modernist-style ceramic vase by celebrated contemporary designer and ceramicist
$1,448Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 34.65 in D 22.45 in
Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This mahogany and pine vitrine was made circa 1920s in England and probably used in a shop. It features a solid wooden frame with glass sides, top and sliding doors.
Mahogany, Pine
$3,996
H 74.41 in W 97.25 in D 29.93 in
Antique Unique Clothes Rack in Pine, Made by Hand in Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique unique clothes rack made by hand from northern Sweden. The clothes rack is made around the year 1900 in painted pine. Original condition and original paint with some distress...
Pine
$19,375
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
Antique Metamorphic Table/Chair Tilt-Top Monks Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating metamorphic table / chair English oak monk's bench from the early 20th century. Having a circular tabletop with molded edge and decorative carvings to the reverse, ...
Oak
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass. Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...
Pine
$23,608
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
Vintage Wooden birdcage with original finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A Handsome, rustic, tall handcrafted vintage round wooden birdcage in an original finish. Steel wiring is used to create an enclosure. A small door opens for the cage at the lower to...
Brass
Antique German Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1920/30s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This very unique haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1920/30s in Germany. It features 36 drawers with cut glass fronts / folding doors and black metal handles. It was origin...
Oak
$8,347
H 28.75 in W 50.79 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
For sale a very rare early 19th century infants coffin carrier, this would of been housed on a horse and cart hearse. The casket has a decorative wrought iron edging two thirds of th...
Wrought Iron
Terracotta Anthropomorphic Bust of a Dog Wearing a Plague Dr Mask
Located in New York, NY
Anthropomorphic Terracotta Dog wearing a Plague Dr Mask by Laurence Lenglare Measures 17" x 14" x 26.5" H Weighs: 32 lbs Due to the fragile nature of this piece we only offer whit...
Terracotta
$4,835
H 103.94 in W 59.45 in D 24.41 in
Impressive Art Nouveau Farmacist Cabinet in oak, France ca. 1910
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1910 / Farmacist Cabinet / oak / Art Nouveau / Art Deco An impressive high French Pharmacy Cabinet in oak. This cabinet was crafted in France around 1910. Elegantly refinis...
Wood, Oak
Regency Library Ladder English Mahogany Book Study Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Regency style library ladder in mahogany Great looking interiors piece what scrolls around with seven steps Perfect for the large bookcase or library study Some of our items ...
Walnut
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 22 in
Rare Cocobolo Don Shoemaker Fountain, Organic Mexican Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional one of a kind organic midcentury Mexican modernist fountain designed by Don Shoemaker. Don Shoemaker fountain is made of Cocobolo wood which is similar to rosewood and...
Cocobolo
Large Glazed Victorian Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from 19th century England, this large glazed Victorian arched door is a stunning feature for properties period and modern. It was reclaimed from a Victorian orangery and as su...
Glass, Wood, Pine
Sold|$3,900 / set
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 8.5 in
Pair Plaster Palm Beach Shell Seashell Wall Light Sconces Serge Roche Manner
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1950s vintage Palm Beach plaster shell seashell wall light sconces. Wired for U.S. No chips or breaks. Comes ready to mount on wall. Manner of Serge Roche. Dimensions: 6.5 H ...
Plaster
$1,513
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 9.45 in
Hand-forged metal design tree of life wall sculpture candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand-forged metal design tree of life wall sculpture candle holder, 1960s A beautifully perfectly shaped tree of life made of iron. Artful craftsmanship. We have a matching candle...
Metal, Iron
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.