Brutalist Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s
By Glit
Located in Esbjerg, DK
HF Gilt is a renowned Icelandic ceramic pottery studio. The clay used in this piece is made from
Vintage 1970s Icelandic Brutalist Vases
Lava
Brutalist Icelandic Lava Vase by Glit HF, 1970s
By Glit
Located in Esbjerg, DK
HF Gilt is a renowned Icelandic ceramic pottery studio. The clay used in this piece is made from
Lava
Icelandic Lava Ceramic Pottery by Glit Iceland, Circa 1960s
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern "Lava" ceramic pottery vase By Glit Iceland Iceland, Circa 1960s
Ceramic
Brutalist Glit Iceland Textured Lava Ceramic Bud Vase
By Ragnar Kjartansson, Glit
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage bud vase features textured elements made of volcanic lava rock applied to a
Lava
$411
H 7.48 in W 7.09 in D 5.51 in
Mid-Century Icelandic Ceramic Carafe Vase by Sigurdar Haukssonar, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Icelandic Ceramic Carafe Vase by Sigurdar Haukssonar for Handunnid Pottery Iceland
Ceramic
Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Textured Red and Black Fat Lava Ceramic Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Icelandic Mid-Century ceramic pot with a textured dimensional band around the center and a red and
Ceramic
Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by
Clay
Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by
Clay
Alfonso Vase, by Project 213A
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This vase draws inspiration from the Icelandic volcanic rock formations which can be found by
Clay
The Green Marble Flower Pot by Flétta
Located in Geneve, CH
and sports clubs in Iceland. Trophies are a part of big moments in people’s lives, achievements, and
Marble
Lily Flower Pot by Flétta
Located in Geneve, CH
and sports clubs in Iceland. Trophies are a part of big moments in people’s lives, achievements, and
Marble, Gold
Ragnar Kjartansson Glit Ceramic Vase
By Glit, Ragnar Kjartansson
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful gilt Icelandic lava vase. The vase is handmade and glazed green with fragments of
Gudmunder Einarsson, Chamotte Stoneware vase 1950, Listvinahúsið, Iceland
Located in New York, NY
Icelandic artist, designer Gudmunder Einarsson vase made from Chamotte clay is highly textured
Clay
Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963), Icelandic ceramist. Ceramic floor vase.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963), Icelandic ceramist. Ceramic floor vase featuring geometric panels
Ceramic
Glit Pottery Vase "Lava"
By Glit
Located in San Diego, CA
Saemudsen, then head of the Federation of Icelandic Industries and later head of the Industrial Bank
Lava
Sigurður Hákon Arnórsson Icelandic Volcanic Lava Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very striking Icelandic art pottery vase decorated in lava glazes by Sigurður Hákon Arnórsson
Lava
Iceland Lava Ceramic Vase by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery
By Ragnar Kjartansson
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful and substantial early pottery work by Ragnar Kjartansson (1923-1989) of Iceland. Ragnar
Ceramic
Mid-Century Glit HF Icelandic Lava Pottery Vase
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful mid-century Icelandic lava pottery vase. Beautiful earthy muted green drip glaze. Made
Pottery
Sold
H 8.55 in Dm 3.15 in
Set of Iceland Brutalist Lava Ceramic Vases by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit, 1960s
By Glit, Ragnar Kjartansson
Located in Andernach, DE
Iceland. Ragnar Kjartansson a sculptor and ceramist helped founding Glit Pottery in 1958. Rocky hardened
Ceramic
Pair of Hand Thrown Earthenware Icelandic Vessels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of hand thrown earthenware Icelandic vessels, signed "Butt Vases" Glaze, Unglazed.
Earthenware
Glit Pottery Vase 'Lava'
By Glit
Located in San Diego, CA
Saemundsen, then head of the Federation of Icelandic Industries and later head of the Industrial Bank
Ceramic
1970s Three Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ceramic European Vases
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two vases, one by Glit Design Iceland, one by Jasba ceramic and a pitcher by Scheurich, all in
Ceramic
Large Studio Pottery Piece by Haukur Dór Sturluson, Iceland, 1964
By Haukur Dór Sturluson
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
Large hand-thrown pot by Icelandic artist Haukur Dór Sturluson. Signed and dated on the base
Ceramic
Large Carlo Scarpa "Corroso a Rilievi" Vase, Venini
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Corroso vase with decoration in relief, model #3695. Two-line acid etched "Venini Murano" to bottom
Blown Glass
$3,392Sale Price|54% Off
H 27.75 in W 52 in D 15 in
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Cardin White Laquer Waterfall Console Table France, circa 1970s Experience the epitome of 1970s chic with this Pierre Cardin White Lacquer Waterfall Console Table. Crafted i...
Lacquer
$1,274 / item
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
Abecedario Collection - letter "H" Side Table in Concrete Mou Cement Color
By Forma & Cemento
Located in Rome, Lazio
Coffee Table H is the latest addition to the Abecedario Collection presented on the occasion of the Milan Design Week 2023. A new grapheme that marks the evolution of this line and a...
Concrete
Italian Midcentury Vittorio D'assi Desk, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Italian midcentury Vittorio D'assi desk from the 1960s is a stunning example of functional elegance. Designed by Vittorio D'assi, this desk showcases a harmonious blend of sleek ...
Wood
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...
Copper, Enamel
$145Sale Price|48% Off
H 3.35 in Dm 2.76 in
Gunnar Nylund Stoneware Vase with Tiger Taupé Glaze for Rörstrand, 1960s
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small cylindrical vase with Taupe glazes commonly called tiger. Designed by Gunnar Nylund and created in the workshop at Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Fully signed and marked...
Stoneware
On Hold|$6,950
H 33.5 in W 62 in D 17 in
Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with White Quartz Stone Top Later 20th Century A striking Hollywood Regency Style Palmette Console with a white quartz stone top, from the ...
Stone, Metal
Pair of Cast Brass Mallard Duck Bookends Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Mallard duck bookends is made of polished cast brass with detailed eyes, cheeks and beaks. The wide bases curve gently down, providing extra stability to the heavy, ...
Brass, Enamel
Gio Ponti For I.S.A Wingback Armchair, 1950s Midcentury
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and important wingback armchair from the design master Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, designed in the 1940s and produced in the 1950s Italy, an innovative sleek design of m...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of early 20th century, circa 1920 Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of Chinese porcelain lidded jars with hand-painted decoration of a village.
Porcelain, Paint
$689 / set
H 1.38 in Dm 8.67 in
Set of Iceland Lava Ceramic Plates by Ragnar Kjartansson of Glit Pottery, 1960s
By Glit, Ragnar Kjartansson
Located in Andernach, DE
Set of 2 beautiful Scandinavian ceramic plates by Ragnar Kjartansson (1923-1989) of Iceland. Ragnar Kjartansson a sculptor and ceramist helped founding Glit Pottery in 1958. Rocky ...
Ceramic
$240
H 5.52 in Dm 2.76 in
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand Vase/Pitcher in Ceramics, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand vase/pitcher in ceramics. Beautiful glaze. Sweden mid-20th century. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Measures 14 x 6.5 cm. Marked.
Brutalist panel (mixed media)
Located in Oostende, BE
A Brutalist panel featuring geometrically cut colored glass set in concrete, all encased in a sturdy wooden frame.
Cement
Danish Glazed Brutalist Stoneware Vase by Søren Visby, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual stoneware vase executed in earthy over-flow glazes. A vase with 7 (8) holes for flower arrangement. The Danish equivalent of Japanese Ikebana. It was made in studio by Søren ...
Stoneware
$325 / set
H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 8.25 in
Glit HF Icelandic Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Set of Mugs, Pot & Plate
By Glit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glit Pottery was founded in 1958 by Einar Flason, a businessman; Petur Samundsen, then head of the Federation of Icelandic Industries, sculptor and ceramic artist. Glit was adamantly...
Ceramic
$7,864
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
A RADICAL MODERNIST "Chief" ARMCHAIR by GUNNAR H. GUDMUNDSSON, Iceland 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular geometric armchair, model called "Höfðingjinginn" or "Chief" by Gunnar H. Gudmundsson, Iceland 1960. This Moderniste, Constructiviste, Dansk, Scandinave chair, with con...
Leather, Oak
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Ventôse, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2022
By Néolice, Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
Maïlys Seydoux-Dumas, Ventôse, Wool Tapestry, Néolice, 2022 A wool woven tapestry figuring a foliage on a dark soil on a grey-brown background. Signed on the lower left. Numbered 1...
Wool
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.
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