Vases From The 1930s
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vases
Glass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Vases
Stoneware
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Vases
Pottery
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Glass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Vases
Metal
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Vases
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Vases
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Vases
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Vases
Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Pottery
Early 20th Century Indian Urns
Tin
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Faience
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Urns
Terracotta
20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Iron
Vintage 1930s Danish Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Danish Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Japanese Vases
Porcelain
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Vases
Pewter
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Bottles
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Italian Futurist Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Glass
Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Porcelain
Vintage 1940s Vases
Silver
Vintage 1930s German Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Vases
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Swiss Vases
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage 1920s French Empire Antiquities
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s Chinese Vases
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vases
Stoneware
Vintage 1930s British Pottery
Vintage 1930s French Empire Antiquities
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s Chinese Glass
Vintage 1930s American Vases
Blown Glass
Vintage 1930s American Vases
Pottery
Vintage 1930s French Vases
Glass
Vintage 1930s American Vases
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases
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How Much are Vases From The 1930s?
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to initially check if a vase is a Tiffany vase. Check the base of a vase for a mark or initials from the maker. The iridescent quality of Tiffany glass is crafted into the glass, rather than sprayed or painted on, so any marks where the iridescence has rubbed off would indicate that a vase is not an authentic Tiffany piece. To be sure if a vase is a Tiffany vase, it is best to have a professional evaluate it. Shop a range of expertly vetted Tiffany vases on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- What are cinnabar vases?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cinnabar vase is a vessel with an open top made out of lacquer in a dark reddish-orange color. Most cinnabar vases come from China and Japan and show off intricate carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of cinnabar vases.
- What is a vase in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vase is a type of open container, often made of clay or glass. Vases are typically used to hold things like cut flowers or liquids. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern vases from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Galle vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022French artist Emile Galle was well known for his glasswork, especially his Galle vases. These vases featured swirling colors with flowers or leaves as an accent. Galle was born in 1846 and died in 1904, and his works are considered to be a significant influence in the Art Nouveau movement. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What is a Nippon vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Nippon vase refers to a ceramic vase stamped with “Nippon”. In 1891, the USA forbade items that weren’t plainly marked or stamped, so Japan began stamping its porcelain exports with “Nippon”, which translates to “Japan”. You’ll find a variety of Nippon ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a porcelain vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A porcelain vase is a vessel made out of vitrified pottery. Porcelain is a semi-translucent white color and has a smooth, sleek texture. Traditionally, people use porcelain vases to hold fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements, but you can also display them empty as decorative accents. Find a range of antique and vintage porcelain vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a baluster vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A baluster vase is a decorative vase that is shaped in the form of a vertical molded shaft or square. It is generally made of porcelain or other ceramic material. Shop a range of antique and vintage baluster vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a face vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A face vase is a type of decorative object with an open top and a design that resembles a human face. In some cases, the facial features extend outwards from the vase. Other pieces feature carved, engraved or painted faces. On 1stDibs, find a selection of face vases.
- What is cloisonne vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cloisonné is a process for decorating objects by using metal strips or wire to create a design that is then filled in with enamel. Gemstones and colored glass can also be used in the design work, but would have to be cut down to size. This process produced vibrant intricate designs, which would especially be seen on vases. You’ll find a variety of cloisonné pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Sèvres vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Sèvres vase is a style of a vase from French pottery brand Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres known for its highly intricate designs and details. Sèvres is widely credited for the development of hard-paste porcelain in Europe, which is favored for its homogenous and smooth texture. Shop a selection of Sèvres pottery, including vases, on 1stDibs.
- What is a swung vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024A swung vase is a vase produced with a unique glassblowing technique. To produce a swung vase, a glassblower holds the glass at the end of the blow pipe and then uses a tool to swing the glass, causing it to grow longer. The end result is a vase with a flared bottom, a long neck and an irregularly shaped mouth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of glass vases.
- What are the types of vases?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vases can be categorized in a variety of different ways, from purpose to shape to era and what materials they’re made of. Classifying them by what materials they’re made of gives you the categories of crystal, clay, beaded, metal and glass. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary vases from top sellers around the world.
- What are vases made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Vases are made out of a variety of materials. Glass vases are very common, as are ones produced out of pottery, such as ceramic and porcelain. Artisans also craft vases out of wood, stone and rust-resistant metals like brass, aluminum and stainless steel. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vases.
- What is a bubble vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bubble vase is a vessel with an open top and a curvy body. Depending on the design, a bubble vase may have a simple round shape or a more complex silhouette with two or more round sections stacked one atop the other. Most bubble vases are glass, and people frequently use them to hold fresh, silk or dried flowers. Find a variety of bubble vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a Kutani vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Kutani vase is Japanese-style porcelain created in the former Kutani region. The porcelain pieces will have a “Kutani” mark combined with “Nihon” (Japan). On 1stDibs, find a collection of Kutani porcelain pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an ikebana vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ikebana vase is a vessel used to hold flowers arranged according to the principles of ikebana, a Japanese art form. Often, the vases feature a holder in the bottom called a frog. Its purpose is to secure individual stems in place, so that the arrangement does not shift when someone moves the vase. Find a variety of ikebana vases on 1stDibs.
- What is a Sommerso vase?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Sommerso vase is a vase that’s created by submerging the vase into pots of molten colored glass repeatedly creating the appearance of layered glass inside a colorless glass shell. It’s one of the methods perfected by the famed Murano glassmakers. Find an assortment of sommerso vases from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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