How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?

To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.

Vintage Stoneware Vases

Helmut Schaffenacker

Vintage Vessels

Ida Meisinger

Gunnar Nylund Rorstrand

Kuhn Beate

Vintage Bavarian

$850

Vintage Abstract Stoneware Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage abstract stoneware vase presents a robust, hand-thrown silhouette, its cylindrical body gently tapering from a broad shoulder to a slightly narrower base, before rising ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Stoneware

Vintage Raymonde Leduc Ceramic Vase, Stoneware, France, 1970s

$380Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Raymonde Leduc Ceramic Vase, Stoneware, France, 1970s

By Raymonde Leduc

Located in London, GB

Vintage ceramic vase by Raymonde Leduc (circa 1970s). Sandstone coloured small vessel with plant motifs inlaid on all four sides. In good overall condition. Signed 'R. Leduc' on one ...

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Vintage 1970s French Vases

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Stoneware

$4,850

Vintage Midcentury Stoneware Floor Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1940s

By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Large stoneware floor vase by Gunnar Nylund in a classic shape. Beautiful glaze that alternates between purple and clear blue in dramatic splashes.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Vintage West German Pottery Stoneware Vase Mid-Century

$180Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage West German Pottery Stoneware Vase Mid-Century

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage West German pottery or stoneware vase, likely featuring a dark, possibly "fat lava" style glaze characteristic of the era.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Pottery

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Small Sand Stoneware Vase byGunnar Borg

$538Sale Price|20% Off

$545

Vintage Swedish Stoneware Vase Eterna by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, 1960s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Västra Frölunda, SE

Elegant Mid-Century Modern stoneware vase from the 'Eterna' series designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Small Vintage Scandinavian Modern Collectible Brown Stoneware Vase by G. Borg

$331Sale Price|69% Off

$316Sale Price|20% Off

1960s Vintage Stoneware Owl Totem Vase Vintage Mid-Century Modern

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Cool, abstracted Owl, bird motif vase. 6 inches high.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Recent Sales

H 3.35 in Dm 3.15 in

Small Vintage Art Pottery Harp Birds Vase

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Vintage Art Pottery Harp Birds Vase

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20th Century Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Swedish Small Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand

Unavailable

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H 6.5 in Dm 4.73 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Vase, Spain, c. 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A vintage stoneware vase with beautiful glaze by anonymous designer in Spain, c. 1950s.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Gunnar Nylund pottery ETERNA vase by Rörstrand, Sweden

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H 12 in Dm 3.5 in

Vintage Sculptural Otagiri Stoneware Ceramic Pottery Vase

By Otagiri Company

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern ceramic pottery vase by Otagiri Mercantile Company, circa 1960s. This unique vessel features a sculptural stoneware shape with natural decorative incising in a mat...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Scandinavian Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

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H 6.7 in Dm 5.91 in

Vintage Scandinavian Stoneware Vase, Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s

By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg, in an elegant apple form. Hare’s fur glaze in nuances of blue. Berndt Friberg was a Swedish ceramicist, renowned for his stoneware vase...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Stoneware

Sold

H 2.76 in Dm 1.97 in

Unique Brown Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage

By Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand

Located in Stockholm, SE

A unique vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 8 cm high and in mint condition. This vase was made in 1970 and it´s a unique vas as you can see from the signature. ...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Unique Gray Stoneware Vase, Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Mid Century Vintage

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Vintage Studio Vase with Glaze Splash

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H 8.5 in

Vintage Studio Vase with Glaze Splash

Located in Wilton, CT

Studio vase of cylindrical bottle form with pronounced horizontal striations. Phosphorous glaze splash on shoulder over brown ash glaze. Reddish stoneware foot left exposed. Incised ...

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Vintage 1970s American Vases

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Stoneware

Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pottery Vase

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H 7 in Dm 5 in

Karen Karnes Mid-Century Modern Stoneware Art Pottery Vase

By Karen Karnes

Located in Astoria, NY

American Mid-Century Modern stoneware art pottery vase or planter designed by Karen Karnes (American, 1925-2016) with turquoise, blue, and brown glazes in alternating horizontal bands.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Inspired Design Vases, Thailand, Contemporary

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H 5 in Dm 5 in

Vintage Inspired Design Vases, Thailand, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary textured small bowl shaped washed shades of turquoise vase. Works well with S4635 and S4636. Arriving August.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Vases

Clay

Mid-Century Modern Tall Hand Thrown & Glazed Studio Pottery Vase circa 1970s

$2,042

H 9.22 in Dm 5.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Tall Hand Thrown & Glazed Studio Pottery Vase circa 1970s

By Görge Hohlt

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

This stunning European, vintage, Mid-Century Modern hand thrown clay vase was made by an, as yet, unknown studio potter, circa 1970s in, probably, Germany. Beautiful rounded form wit...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Clay

Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Vase, Earth Tones, Incised Signature, 1960s

$465

H 6.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Vase, Earth Tones, Incised Signature, 1960s

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine turned Mid Century ceramic vase with a particularly exceptional form and execution. With fine Earth tone colors, typical of the Mid Century period, the Vase has a soft and na...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Drip Glaze Studio Pottery Stoneware Vase in the Style of David Cressey

$525

$495

H 9 in W 7 in D 7 in

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with the distinctive artistry of this vintage original studio pottery vase. Its compelling form features a generously rounded, globular body crowned by a contra...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' Table Lamp in Green for Stilnovo

By Gae Aulenti, Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gae Aulenti & Piero Castiglioni 'Minibox' table lamp in green for Stilnovo Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Vintage Stoneware Vases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage stoneware vases available for sale. The range of distinct vintage stoneware vases — often made from ceramic, stoneware and pottery — can elevate any home. We have 69 antique and vintage vintage stoneware vases in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Vintage stoneware vases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage stoneware vases bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage stoneware vases over the years, but those made by Scheurich Keramik, Rörstrand and Gunnar Nylund are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Stoneware Vases?

Vintage stoneware vases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $371, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $4,326.

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.

Questions About Vintage Stoneware Vases

How can you tell if a glass vase is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.

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