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Tall French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase Pâté de Verre
Tall French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase Pâté de Verre

Tall French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase Pâté de Verre

By Daum

Located in Vilnius, LT

Tall French Daum Bacchus vase with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom, decorated

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Large Daum De Latte Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France
Pair of Large Daum De Latte Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France

Pair of Large Daum De Latte Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

- pâte de verre - have different warm amber and orange tones. A beautiful set. Please notice the price

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1 of the 4 Large Daum Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France
1 of the 4 Large Daum Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France

1 of the 4 Large Daum Soliflore Vases, Orange Pâte de Verre, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

- pâte de verre - have different warm amber and orange tones. Beautiful glass. Please notice the price

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau pâte de verre Vase, France 1920s
Art Nouveau pâte de verre Vase, France 1920s

Art Nouveau pâte de verre Vase, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

the 1920s, it showcases the remarkable possibilities of pâte de verre; a technique in which colored

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate de Verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate de Verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate de Verre Glass Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-ROUSSEAU, Pate de verre glass Measures: Height 7.25 in. (18.41 cm.), Diameter 7.5 in. (19.05 cm

Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte-de-verre “Farniente” Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte-de-verre “Farniente” Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pâte-de-verre “Farniente” Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

. Materials: Pâte-de-verre Glass Signed: “G. Argy-Rousseau” Exhibition History: A similar vase is located in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Daum French Pate de Verre Hibiscus Lavender Vase
Daum French Pate de Verre Hibiscus Lavender Vase

Daum French Pate de Verre Hibiscus Lavender Vase

By Daum

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Daum French Pate de Verre Hibiscus Lavender Vase This vase measures: 9.5 wide x 9.5 deep x 10

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Iridescent Pâte de Verre Vase, Signed JP Mateus, 1995
Iridescent Pâte de Verre Vase, Signed JP Mateus, 1995

Iridescent Pâte de Verre Vase, Signed JP Mateus, 1995

Located in NANTES, FR

**Iridescent Pâte de Verre Vase, Signed JP Mateus, 1995 M3633** This pâte de verre vase is signed

Category

1990s Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

. Materials: Pâte-de-verre Glass Signed: incised G. Argy-Rousseau, France Literature: Similar vase pictured in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Libations" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Libations" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Libations" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

-Rousseau Country: France Circa: 1924 Dimensions: 11.5" height, 8" diameter. Materials: Pâte de verre glass

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Thebes" made in gradient pink and purple glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Thebes" made in gradient pink and purple glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase-Centerpiece Pâté De Verre
French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase-Centerpiece Pâté De Verre

French Daum Bacchus Green Amethyst Vase-Centerpiece Pâté De Verre

By Daum

Located in Vilnius, LT

French Daum Bacchus large vase-centerpiece with amethyst glass top and green pâte de verre bottom

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Soucis Glass Pate De Verre
1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Soucis Glass Pate De Verre

1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Soucis Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Soucis"made  in pink, black and purple glass pate de verre created by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Thebes Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Thebes" vase in black, green and purple glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau in 1924

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Libation Glass Pate De Verre
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Libation Glass Pate De Verre

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Libation Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Libation" made in marbled, red, purple, brown and green glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Papyrus Glass Pate De Verre
1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Papyrus Glass Pate De Verre

1924 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Papyrus Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase “Papyrus” made in marbled yellow, brown, orange and white glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Nouveau Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Singes" Pate de Verre Vase
Art Nouveau Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Singes" Pate de Verre Vase

Art Nouveau Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Singes" Pate de Verre Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

This “singes” pâte-de-verre vase features a garden trellis collar above a frieze depicting seated

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Les Parfums" Pâte de verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Les Parfums" Pâte de verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Les Parfums" Pâte de verre Glass Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

" width, 2.75" depth. Materials: Pâte de verre, translucent glass Signed: signed in the mold G. Argy

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate de Verre Vase Pepper Plant Art Deco
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate de Verre Vase Pepper Plant Art Deco

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Pate de Verre Vase Pepper Plant Art Deco

Located in Sarasota, FL

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau pate de verre Flowering Pepper Plant Vase, also known as "Lyciet De Barbarie

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate de Verre Vase Peach Blossom Art Deco
Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate de Verre Vase Peach Blossom Art Deco

Gabriel Argy Rousseau Pate de Verre Vase Peach Blossom Art Deco

Located in Sarasota, FL

Gabriel Argy Rousseau pate de vere Peach blossom vase. Marked for the maker and country of orgin

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Alpaca, Glass

1926 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Vase Raisins Graps Pate de Verre Glass
1926 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Vase Raisins Graps Pate de Verre Glass

1926 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Vase Raisins Graps Pate de Verre Glass

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Raisins" made in molded marbled, purple and green pate de verre glass by Gabriel Argy

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

French Pate-de-Verre Glass Vase, Argy Rousseau, circa 1920
French Pate-de-Verre Glass Vase, Argy Rousseau, circa 1920

French Pate-de-Verre Glass Vase, Argy Rousseau, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

Fleaurs De Pecher vase ('Fishing flowers). Signed in the mold G. Argy Rousseau and France.

Category

Vintage 1920s Vases

Materials

Art Glass

1930 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Vase Palmettes Triangulaires Pate de Verre Glass
1930 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Vase Palmettes Triangulaires Pate de Verre Glass

1930 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Vase Palmettes Triangulaires Pate de Verre Glass

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Pate de Verre glass. Engraved signature. Exceptional colors and quality for this really rare model

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Daum, Nancy Pâte de Verre Vase, Early 20th Century, Art Nouveau.
Daum, Nancy Pâte de Verre Vase, Early 20th Century, Art Nouveau.

Daum, Nancy Pâte de Verre Vase, Early 20th Century, Art Nouveau.

By Daum

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Daum, Nancy pâte de verre vase, early 20th century, Art Nouveau. A Daum, Nancy, Art Nouveau vase

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

1932 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Jeunesse Younth Glass Pate De Verre
1932 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Jeunesse Younth Glass Pate De Verre

1932 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Jeunesse Younth Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Jeunesse" (Youth) made in white, yellow and brown glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1923 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Ombelles Umbels Glass Pate De Verre
1923 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Ombelles Umbels Glass Pate De Verre

1923 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Ombelles Umbels Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Ombelles" (Umbels) made in marbled, green and blue glass pate de verre by Gabriel Argy

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1922 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Fruits Feuillages Glass Pate De Verre
1922 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Fruits Feuillages Glass Pate De Verre

1922 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Fruits Feuillages Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Fruits et Feuillages" (Fruits and Foliages) made in marbled, purple and orange glass pate de

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Large vase in pâte de verre, Richard Burghstal, Vers 1925
Large vase in pâte de verre, Richard Burghstal, Vers 1925

Large vase in pâte de verre, Richard Burghstal, Vers 1925

Located in PARIS, FR

Large vase of Richard BURGSTHAL, French master glassmaker, of his true name Rene BILLA. From 1912

Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Daum Nancy Soliflor Roses Pate De Verre Art Vase With Box
Daum Nancy Soliflor Roses Pate De Verre Art Vase With Box

Daum Nancy Soliflor Roses Pate De Verre Art Vase With Box

Located in Austin, TX

French Daum "Soliflor Roses" art glass vase, wide rim tapered clear glass body rising from pate de

Category

20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94
Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94

Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94

By Daum

Located in Lexington, KY

Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase in pinks and greens. This piece is signed Daum, France and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

1926 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Jardin des Hesperides Glass Pate De Verre
1926 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Jardin des Hesperides Glass Pate De Verre

1926 Gabriel Argy Rousseau - Vase Jardin des Hesperides Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Jardin des Hespérides" made in marbled, pink, orange and brown glass pate de verre by

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Ecureuils Dans L'Herbe" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Ecureuils Dans L'Herbe" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Ecureuils Dans L'Herbe" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

This French "Ecureuils dans l'herbe," or "Squirrels in the grass" pâte de verre vase by Gabriel

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Le Jardin des Hespérides" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Le Jardin des Hespérides" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Le Jardin des Hespérides" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau pâte de verre vase, this work by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau is entitled "Le Jardin

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

Daum Violet Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase,  Art Nouveau / Art Deco Style
Daum Violet Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase,  Art Nouveau / Art Deco Style

Daum Violet Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase, Art Nouveau / Art Deco Style

By Daum

Located in Buffalo, NY

PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Violet Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase with original box and packaging

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau Vase Red Thistles Chardons Rouges Glass Pate De Verre
1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau Vase Red Thistles Chardons Rouges Glass Pate De Verre

1920 Gabriel Argy Rousseau Vase Red Thistles Chardons Rouges Glass Pate De Verre

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Chardons Rouges" (Red Thistles) made in white, green and red glass pate de verre by Gabriel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau pâte de verre Vase Crabes et Algues, Paris, ca. 1920
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau pâte de verre Vase Crabes et Algues, Paris, ca. 1920

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau pâte de verre Vase Crabes et Algues, Paris, ca. 1920

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Aachen, DE

A fine and rare pâte de verre Vase Crabes et Algues by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, made in Paris, ca

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1920 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Araignée et Ronces Vase in Pate de Verre Cameo Glass
1920 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Araignée et Ronces Vase in Pate de Verre Cameo Glass

1920 Gabriel Argy-Rousseau Araignée et Ronces Vase in Pate de Verre Cameo Glass

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Vase "Araignée et Ronces" made in white, black, pink and green pate de verre cameo glass by Gabriel

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Daum and Muller Signed, Set of 5 vases in Pâte de verre, France, 1930
Daum and Muller Signed, Set of 5 vases in Pâte de verre, France, 1930

Daum and Muller Signed, Set of 5 vases in Pâte de verre, France, 1930

By Daum, Muller Fres Luneville

Located in Rijssen, NL

only crystal manufacturers to employ the ‘pâte de verre’ (glass paste) process for art glass and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Glass

Modern Daum France Iris and Leaves Pate de verre Bowl
Modern Daum France Iris and Leaves Pate de verre Bowl

Modern Daum France Iris and Leaves Pate de verre Bowl

By Daum

Located in LEGNY, FR

An exceptional piece! Magnificent pate de verre vase from the famous French crystal manufacture

Category

2010s French Vases

Materials

Glass

Signed Daum Nancy Art Deco Pate de Verre Multicouche Vasse
Signed Daum Nancy Art Deco Pate de Verre Multicouche Vasse

Signed Daum Nancy Art Deco Pate de Verre Multicouche Vasse

By Daum

Located in Verviers, BE

DAUM NANCY SIGNED MARKED FRANCE FRENCH ART DECO GLASS VASE PATE VERRE Daum Nancy signed marked

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare and Exceptional Art Deco Pâte de Verre by Georges Despret
Rare and Exceptional Art Deco Pâte de Verre by Georges Despret

Rare and Exceptional Art Deco Pâte de Verre by Georges Despret

By Georges Despret 1

Located in Miami, FL

of ancient Roman patte de verre, was considered the master of this technique. His rare techniques

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Daum, Exquise Set Pâte de Verre, Lilac Aqua Green Pink, France
Daum, Exquise Set Pâte de Verre, Lilac Aqua Green Pink, France

Daum, Exquise Set Pâte de Verre, Lilac Aqua Green Pink, France

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

Daum (1825-1885). Daum is one of the only crystal manufacturers to employ the ‘pâte de verre’ (glass

Category

Vintage 1980s French Other Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Daum Orchid Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase
Daum Orchid Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase

Daum Orchid Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase

By Daum

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Orchid Amethyst Pate de Verre Vase. Made by the World renowned French

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Large Midcentury French Pâte de Verre or Molten Art Glass Vase
Large Midcentury French Pâte de Verre or Molten Art Glass Vase

Large Midcentury French Pâte de Verre or Molten Art Glass Vase

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful French pâte de verre or molten art glass vase. This lovely decorative piece was

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Pate-De-Verre Glass 'Lizard Vase' by Amalric Walter
Art Deco Pate-De-Verre Glass 'Lizard Vase' by Amalric Walter

Art Deco Pate-De-Verre Glass 'Lizard Vase' by Amalric Walter

By Amalric Walter

Located in London, GB

A fantastic and very rare early 20th century pate-de-verre glass vase decorated with a lizard

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Nouveau Vase "Lyciet de Barbarie" by Argy-Rousseau
Art Nouveau Vase "Lyciet de Barbarie" by Argy-Rousseau

Art Nouveau Vase "Lyciet de Barbarie" by Argy-Rousseau

Located in New York, NY

A French "Lyciet de Barbarie", pâte de verre vase by Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, depicting pink wolf

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Acid etched Art Déco vase with birds by De Vianne, France
Acid etched Art Déco vase with birds by De Vianne, France

Acid etched Art Déco vase with birds by De Vianne, France

Located in STRASBOURG, FR

Beautiful acid-etched pâte de verre vase by De Vianne glassworks, France, mid-20th century. Blue

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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Vase Pate De Verre For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vase pate de verre available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, art glass and blown glass, every vase pate de verre was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vase pate de verre you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A vase pate de verre, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Daum and Amalric Walter each produced at least one beautiful vase pate de verre that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vase Pate De Verre?

A vase pate de verre can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,625, while the lowest priced sells for $380 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.

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.