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Pair of Swedish Midcentury Ceramic Bud Vases
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Swedish midcentury ceramic bud vases by Gunnar Nylund. The aquamarine colored vessel has a
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1950s Swedish Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Speckled Ceramic Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This petite vessel features an olive glaze with accents of chocolate brown speckles throughout it's round body. Artist signature “Kim” on the underside. Dimensions: 3.25” diameter...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Otto Heino Ceramic Bud Vase
By Otto and Vivika Heino, Otto Heino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-running project to reproduce a lost glaze recipe from the Chin Dynasty China. This rounded bud vase has a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Postmodern Ceramic Bud Vase for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern porcelain bud vase by Rosenthal, 1980s.
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Porcelain

Otto Heino Speckle Glazed Ceramic Bud Vase
By Otto and Vivika Heino, Otto Heino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small studio pottery vessel by significant 20th century ceramicist Otto Heino. This rounded bud
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Americana Studio Pottery Ceramic Bud Vase in White and Orange Brown, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty one-of-a-kind Americana Revival petite ceramic hand-made studio pottery vase. Created from
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Hans Hedberg Petite Ceramic Bud Vase Swiss French Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) born in Sweden, work in Boet, France. Stoneware with speckled glaze. Signed on Bottom.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Gray Speckle Glazed Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wheel thrown studio ceramic bud vase with gray glaze. The rounded vessel features a gray and dark
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Valentina Modig-Manuel Turquoise Ceramic Vase, Studio Keramos Finland
By Valentina Modig-Manuel, Kéramos
Located in New York, NY
Valentina Modig-Manuel created turquoise ceramic bud vase, from 1952, produced at Studio Keramos
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Clay

Valentina Modig-Manuel Turquoise Ceramic Vase, Studio Keramos Finland
By Valentina Modig-Manuel
Located in New York, NY
Valentina Modig-Manuel created turquoise ceramic bud vase, from 1952, produced at Studio Keramos
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Clay

Japanese Copper Abstract Sculpture/Bud Vase
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-613 Japanese copper clad ceramic bud vase/sculpture Ceramic vase clad in molted copper.
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1940s Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Copper

Edna Arnow 1960's Mid Century Ceramic Sculpture
By Edna Arnow
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Edna Arnow ceramic bud vase with volcanic two tone glaze.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Face, Ceramic Stoneware Bud Vase by E. Harris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ceramic stoneware bud vase with engraved face on surface by artist E. Harris. Earthy brown base
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Stoneware, Clay, Ceramic

Bud Vase by Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
This is one of the nicest Raymor vase's I've found and can find online. Wonderful accentuated neck
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1950s Italian Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Vase by Raymor
Bud Vase by Raymor
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Beautiful Studio Pottery Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful blue glazed ceramic studio pottery bud vase. Measures 4.5 round and 6.5 tall. Signed by
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Vase by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small bud vase with hare's fur glaze in running colors of blue and green. By Gunnar Nylund for
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Vase by Gunnar Nylund
Bud Vase by Gunnar Nylund
H 5.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Small Vintage Weed Pot/ Bud Vase
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage bud vase. Extra small in stature. Finished in a matte green speckled glaze.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Gray bud vase by Wyman rice
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful gray ceramic vase. Have a great form and a feminine elagance. Signed by artist Wyman rice
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1980s American Minimalist Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Vase Ewer Pueblo Art Pottery Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Graceful bud vase in shape of an ewer is hand thrown and hand decorated with traditional abstract
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Bud Vase Ewer Pueblo Art Pottery Signed
Bud Vase Ewer Pueblo Art Pottery Signed
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
Knabstrup Ceramic Moon Frog Bud Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery
By Knabstrup
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare and monumental 1950s Danish modern cobalt and brown Knabstrup Studio sculptural flower vase
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Pottery

Leslie Ehrlich Crystalline Glaze Bud Vase Signed Art Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage art studio pottery ceramic vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in organic, delicate
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1990s American Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Postmodern Vase
By Patrick Nordstrom
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Ceramic Postmodern bud vase or weed pot, signed.
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1980s Scandinavian Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Postmodern Vase
Ceramic Postmodern Vase
H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Vintage Stoneware Studio Pottery Bud Vase - Signed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage studio pottery stoneware bud vase - small mouthed - wheel thrown with flattened sides
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Miniature Raku Studio Pottery Bud Vase - Incised Decoration - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage miniature Raku studio pottery bud vase with incised decoration - indistinctly signed on the
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Vintage Celadon Color Altar Vase with Bud Top and Crackle Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese celadon color altar vase with hexagonal lid, bud top, tapering lines and elegant
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen "Baca" Budded Vase Brown, Danish Modern 1970s
By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
This budded vase is one of the more rare to find vases from the Royal Copenhagen "Baca" series. It
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Miniature Glazed Studio Pottery Bud Vase - Signed - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century miniature glazed studio pottery bud vase - signed/incised initials on the base 'D.R
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand Budded Vase Beige Green and Rustic, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Palshus, Rörstrand, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large budded vase by Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand Sweden. Made circa 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Wheel Thrown Studio Pottery Bud Vase, Initialed, Canada, Mid-20th C
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage terracotta wheel thrown studio pottery bud vase with cut sides - thick gloss brown glaze
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Wayne Taylor, Studio Pottery Bud Vase with Flared Mouth, Canada, circa 1970s
Located in Chatham, ON
WAYNE TAYLOR - midcentury glazed Studio Pottery bud vase with flared mouth - handmade - wheel
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Abstract Rustic & Earthy Bud Stoneware Vase by Sgrafo Modern, Germany
By Noomi Backhausen, Sgrafo Modern
Located in Andernach, DE
Expressive Scandinavian style Mid Century handmade stoneware vase by German ceramic maker ''Sgrafo
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Peter Knudstrup, Mid-Century Studio Pottery Bud Vase, Danish/Canadian, C 1970
Located in Chatham, ON
bud vase with manipulated rim - expertly glazed with a subtle combination of blue/green and cream
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Designer, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed budded ceramic vase, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1970s.
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1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Malaysia Earthenware Handcrafted Brown & Taupe Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery 1980
Located in Miami, FL
, bud or weed Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel. Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery is one of the
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Malaysia Earthenware Handcrafted Taupe & Brown Glaze Bud Weed Vase Pottery, 1980
Located in Miami, FL
, Studio Piece vase, decanter, vessel. Established in 1989, Tenmoku Pottery is one of the veteran ceramic
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Late 20th Century Malaysian Folk Art Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Earthenware

Fritz Van Daalen German Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase
By Fritz Van Daalen 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century West German ceramic sculptural vase by renowned designer Fritz van
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Fritz Van Daalen German Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase
Fritz Van Daalen German Mid-Century Ceramic Sculptural Vase
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H 11.03 in W 6.5 in D 5.52 in
Guido Gambone Modernist Ceramic Pottery Vase, INK MARK , Italy "dONKEY"
By Guido Gambone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Guido Gambone Modernist Ceramic Pottery Bud Vase, INK MARKed , Italy "dONKEY" wonderful
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ceramic Vase Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward
By John Ward
Located in Atlanta, GA
-2023) circa 1980s. The vessel takes its simple but distinct form between a deep bowl and a vase
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Late 20th Century English Organic Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Grouping of Rorstand Ceramic Vases By Gunnar Nylund & Carl Harry Stalhane Sweden
By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Troy, MI
Superb grouping of three ceramic vessels by Rörstrand Sweden Circa 1950s Pitcher form SYE vase in
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Studio Ceramic Vessel or Vase by Monika Maetzel, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
in the typical colours of the 1960s-1970s. This vessel is like a bud opening and reminds of a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

California Pottery Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo Bud Vase Statue
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Early Mid-Century Ceramic Tropical Cockatoo on a Branch with a 2" inch opening for a rosebud by
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1950s American Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Robert Maxwell Stoneware Glazed Vase
By Robert Maxwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand thrown stoneware bud vase by California ceramicist Robert Maxwell. The vase has a blue green
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Mari Simmulson "Luna" vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Scandinavian Modern, 1968
By Mari Simmulson, Upsala Ekeby
Located in New York, NY
A Mari Simmulson "Luna" bud vase for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1968. This vase’s playful shape and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Anthony Gold Leaf Vase Freeman McFarlin Pottery El Monte, California
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Anthony Gold Leaf Trumpet Bud Vase Pottery Freeman McFarlin Pottery El Monte, California
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Moustiers Faience Vase, Portuguese Candlestick, Berardos Box & Two Plates
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A French Moustiers Faience Flower Vase “Bouquetiere Pique Fleurs” Together with A Portuguese
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20th Century French International Style Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

European studio ceramicist and Hugo Grün, large ceramic honey jar with lid
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist and Hugo Grün. Large ceramic honey jar with a wooden lid, flower bud in
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Bamboo Vase, by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden
By Olle Alberius, Rörstrand
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A Scandinavian Mid-Century ceramic Bamboo vase, crafted by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, is a
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Stoneware

Glazed Weed Pot with Round Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rounded studio pottery bud vase with a two tone blue glaze and small rounded handles at the mouth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Blue and Brown Ceramic Vase by Diane Love
By Diane Love
Located in New York, NY
Handmade and hand-painted dark blue and brown glazed ceramic spherical bud vase by artist/designer
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Elephant Ashtray
Located in Fort Washington, MD
as a small bud vase too,or just as decor on a table or shelf any way you decide to display would be
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Elephant Ashtray
Vintage Ceramic Elephant Ashtray
H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 6.25 in
Balustrade Vase C
By Betty Woodman
Located in Lyons, CO
Color monotype collage/woodcut. Since 1985, Woodman collaborated with Master printer Bud Shark to
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Monotype

Boardwalk Vase (INV# NP3628)
By Betty Woodman
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Boardwalk Vase (INV# NP3628) Betty Woodman color woodcut with chine collé 37.88 x 36.75” 1998
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Woodcut

Vintage French Ceramic Chinoiserie Gold Green Lotus Flower and Jade Table Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Frederick Cooper, Carole Stupell, Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Tall vintage French ceramic Chinoiserie table lamp Design in the manner of: Frederich Cooper
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Small Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small Dutch midcentury ceramic pottery vessel vase signed "KF" Kampen at base, with softly striated
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1960s Dutch Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

Small Vessel
Small Vessel
H 8.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
After Mexico in Kyoto (INV# NP3627)
By Betty Woodman
Located in Morton Grove, IL
printer Bud Shark to produce monotypes, woodcuts and lithographs with the same inventiveness and
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Woodcut

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase
Located in New York, NY
1950s large Italian ceramic vase with multiple buds.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Soholm Ceramic Pottery Set by Holm Sorensen and Svend Aage Jensen, Denmark
By Holm Sørensen, Svend Åge Jensen, Soholm Pottery
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sorensen and hand decorated by Svend Aage Jensen of Denmark. Pieces in the set include a single bud vase
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Trio of vintage glass vases in Sea Green by the Blenko Glass Co.
By Blenko Glass
Located in New York, NY
unique inherent qualities of glass. CENTER: Narrow rocket-like bud vase with conical base, designed by
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1950s American Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

French Ceramic Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ceramic bud vase from France, 1950's. Petite round vessel with holes speckled in a natural
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Bud Vase
French Ceramic Bud Vase
H 3.75 in Dm 5.25 in
Petite French Ceramic Bud Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's petite ceramic bud vase from French. Beautiful painted black motif of leaves, birds and a
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase

Materials

Ceramic

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Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage ceramic bud vase you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, pottery and metal, every vintage ceramic bud vase was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage ceramic bud vase — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage ceramic bud vase made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made vintage ceramic bud vase has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gunnar Nylund, Jean Marais and Mari Simmulson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Ceramic Bud Vase?

A vintage ceramic bud vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $385, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $4,400.

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.

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