Lobed Earthenware Water Jar, Thailand, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An uncommon lobed form earthenware water jar from Thailand, 20th century.
20th Century Thai Jars
Earthenware
Lobed Earthenware Water Jar, Thailand, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An uncommon lobed form earthenware water jar from Thailand, 20th century.
Earthenware
Regency Tole Hot Water Urn
Located in Essex, MA
Chinoiserie decorated with cover with ball finial over a cylindrical body with lions head rings , lower spigot and pierced square plinth and paw feet.
Tin
Vintage Indian Hammered Metal Water Vessel with Wooden Stopper
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage Indian metal water vessel features a generous circular body rising to a narrow neck with a broad collar and fitted wooden stopper. Measuring 14 inches in diameter and 13...
Metal
$934 / item
Brass Watering Can by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
In addition to this whimsical world of bud vases, the miniature Watering Can is perfectly sized to serve the bud vases.
Brass
Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Small)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carrying are common, functional ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Medium)
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carrying are common, functional ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Late 19th Century Tole Water Urn
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice tole water urn. They look great on a sideboard.
Metal
$262 / item
Deméter Water Jar by Cuit Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Deméter Water Jar by Cuit Studio One of a Kind. Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 22 cm. Materials: Natural and black stoneware. Mix of natural and black stoneware, glazed inside with transparen...
Stoneware
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Mughal Copper Black Metal Water Vessel Jug Rajasthan India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Indian Hand Painted Mughal Rajasthani Metal Water Vessel Vase. This stunning vintage Indian water vessel is a large, hand-painted metal piece that combines the beauty of trad...
Metal
Pair of Antique Handmade Water Bottles
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940, we offer this pair of antique handmade water bottles.
Glass
Su Küpü (Turkish Water Jug - Medium) 1214
Located in Ojai, US
This medium-sized Turkish jug was used to store water in cisterns or carry it to sempozyum tables. The cylindrical body, tapered rim, and handles for carrying are common, functional ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Contemporary Green Water Container Blown by Natalia Criado Circular Round
By Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
The interplay of light through the transparent sections of the vase and the water within generates a mesmerizing aesthetic, adding a touch of sophistication to any space.
Glass
Carl Auböck #3632 Watering Can in Polished Brass and Cane
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck #3632 watering can in polished brass and cane. Designed in the 1940s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese watering can is executed in hand-woven cane, polished o...
Brass
Carl Auböck #3632 Watering Can in Patinated Brass and Cane
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck #3632 watering can in patinated brass and cane. Designed in the 1940s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese watering can is executed in handwoven cane, polished a...
Brass
Art Deco Copper and Brass Watering Can by Chase
By Walter Von Nessen, Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco copper and brass watering can c.1930's, Chase USA. This piece features a copper body and brass handle and spout. Vessel is impressed with [Chase USA] and feature the Chase M...
Brass, Copper
A French Faience Owl Water Jug
Located in London, GB
France Circa 1900 An early twentieth century faience pottery jug in the form of an owl with a naturalistic base leading into a handle. Height 22cm Diameter of base 10cm
Pottery
Green Glazed Stoneware Water Jar, Wabi Sabi Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
Quietly powerful in its simplicity, this vintage water jar is finished in a luminous green glaze that moves between moss, jade, and turquoise. The surface shows natural variation and...
Stoneware
Spanish Large Terracotta Water Jar / Pitcher / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Andalusian Hand-made terracotta two-handled water jar, Spain, 1880s-1930s. Traditional spanish terracotta jar / pitcher. Unglazed exterior and interior with handles at both sides. Us...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta
$667 / set
A Pair Of Cut & Engraved Water Carafes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of Victorian water carafes with cut over diamond bodies and engraved flower panels, with notch cut necks.
Cut Glass
Silver Water Vessel, Sculptural Object by Raju Peddada - "Ganga"
By Raju Peddada
Located in Chicago, IL
"Ganga" is a remarkable example of minimalist design and natural form. The mythological name for eternity in India. Ancient grindstones, chakras and ceremonies are evoked in this fo...
Silver
Vintage Asian Dragon Water Jar, Hand-Crafted Pottery, 20th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large and striking Asian Water Jar with deep brown background field and having Ochre colored entwined dragons. An excellent focal point object for the home or garden. Dimens...
Pottery
Vintage Ceramic Asian Water Pots (5 available)
Located in London, GB
Unusual ceramic water pots. Indonesia, c1950-1970s. Each has a unique finish. PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY . 6 available at the time of listing. Good vintage condition, occasion...
Ceramic
$182Sale Price|20% Off
20th-Century Ornately Decorated Wooden Water Bottle
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Ornately Decorated Wooden Water Bottle. Wooden jam is missing.
Wood
Contemporary Mouthblown Vessel Low Water - Jahday Ford
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Contemporary Mouthblown Vessel Low Water - Jahday Ford. A recent graduate from the Manchester School Of Art specialising in hot blown glass and mould design. Jahday is driven to ex...
Glass, Art Glass
Large 19th C Islamic Engraved Copper Water Vessel with Quranic Calligraph
Located in Nottingham, GB
This monumental Islamic water vessel is an impressive example of nineteenth-century metalwork, executed in hand-hammered copper and retaining traces of its original tinned surface. S...
Copper
Large Black Stone Statue of Standing Bodhisattva Guanyin / Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Massive Avalokiteshvara, Bodhisattva Guanyin of compassion carved from charcoal colored stone, holding the pure water vase (elixir of immortality) and necklace of prayer beads, measu...
Stone
Aragon Acoma Pueblo Carved Polychrome Pottery Water Jar
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Native American Pueblo Acoma polychrome pottery water jar or vase featuring carved animal figures By Aragon Acoma USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 4.25...
Ceramic
Rose Medallion Lidded Water Bottle, 19th Century
Located in GB
A beautiful Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain lidded water bottle with figural courtyard vignette decoration and butterfly, bird, insect and floral vignette decoration. Perfect from h...
Porcelain
Danish Modern Glass Water Pitcher Designed by Kaj Franck for IIttala Finland
By Kaj Franck, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant water pitcher vase designed in 1958 by Kaj Franck for IIttala Finland beautiful color and condition.simple elegant design , Iconic part of the Kartio series.
Glass
Water Pitcher made in cooper by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Hand-forged mixed metal water jug, Los Castillo, Taxco, mid-20th century, water lily shaped ice rim, globular body decorated with malachite-inlaid jumping frogs.
Copper
19th Century Water Jars from Greek Island
Located in Dallas, TX
This water jar originates from Greece, circa 1890. Additional measurement of the jar attached along with images.
Terracotta
Annamese 19th Century Green Glazed Water Jar with Raised Dragon Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Vietnamese Annamese green water jar from the 19th century, with raised dragon motifs, blue, brown and yellow accents and petite loop handles.
Ceramic
Hadra Hydria (Water Jar). Ancient Greek, 3rd century BC. Pottery. 40.5 cm.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Hadra Hydria (Water Jar) Greek 3rd century BC Pottery 40.5 cm high; 31 cm wide Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Documentat...
Pottery
$769Sale Price|65% Off
Silver holy water sprinkler w/ Shiva relief & applications
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver holy water sprinkler with relief of the goddess Shiva and applications, resting on a round base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: Absent. Weight: 318.56 grams...
Silver
Art Nouveau Porcelain Inkwell With Venus and Water Lily, 19th Century
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th century porcelain inkwell features a graceful figure of Venus rising from a water lily. Created by Alois Hampel and marked “3359”, this piece was produced by the renowned ...
Porcelain
Royal Doulton Lambeth Silver-Mounted Pottery Rose Water Flask
Located in Nottingham, GB
Raised foliate stems and a small base flower decorate the flattened baluster body of this stoneware scent or rose water flask. The surface is finished in a streaked, semi-translucent...
Silver
$2,735
Vase by Gallé, signed
By Émile Gallé
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
The “Water Lilies” vase is a beautiful example of Gallé’s talent and his passion for nature, which he expressed in many of his works.
Glass
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Cruche Water Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
This hand-thrown terracotta water jug from Southern France, circa 1860-1880, is designed as a traditional gargoulette. The piece features a strong, half-round arched handle on top, a...
Terracotta
'Transformation, Water' Ceramic Kettle by Nacho Carbonell
By Rossana Orlandi, Nacho Carbonell
Located in Milan, IT
“We are what we make” says Nacho Carbonell about his work. Nacho Carbonell creates a kettle which communicates its state through body language, showing us how to treat it. Hot Kettle...
Ceramic
Antique Indian 19th Century Brass Water Vessels with Foliage Décor, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Created in India during the 19th century, each of these large brass water vessels would make for an excellent planter or vase.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Fez Polychrome Ceramic Water Jugs, circa 1940
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
SEO Keywords Moroccan Fez pottery, Fez ceramic water jug, Fès pottery, pair Moroccan ceramics, vintage Moroccan pottery, Moroccan water jugs, polychrome Moroccan ceramic, hand paint...
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Pottery Hanging Vase/Edo/1800s/Boat-Shaped Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This will be a hanging vase. Pour water directly into this and decorate the flowers.
Pottery
Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Brushed with a dark, blue-black glaze atop a white field, this Qing-dynasty water vessel is wonderfully painted in a carefree style with stylized figures and loose shading. Designed ...
Porcelain
Handcrafted Organic Modern Andalucian Water Jar by George Lamiè
By George Lamiè
Located in Atlanta, GA
A study in memory and permanence. Handcrafted from natural clay and layered with handwritten Arabic calligraphy poems, this vessel carries the quiet poetry of a civilization where ar...
Clay, Plaster, Paint
$355Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Watering Can, Ebert Fun Design, Europe, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Midcentury Plastic Can In good original condition Fully functional 8litres
Plastic
Early 20th Century Large Hammered Copper Watering Can c. 1910
Located in Nantucket, MA
A substantial early 20th-century hammered copper watering can, with a tall cylindrical body, a high arched tubular handle, and a long spout ending in an oval rose. The copper has a w...
Copper
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
Silver holy water sprinkler w/ reliefs, applications & hanging chain
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver holy water sprinkler with reliefs and applications, resting on a round base and chain with a ring for hanging the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête ...
Silver
$2,774Sale Price|20% Off
Large Vintage Indoor Water Feature, Chinese Ceramic, Fish Bowl, Art Deco Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage indoor water feature. A Chinese, ceramic fish bowl on pedestal in Art Deco revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Add the gentle lilt o...
Ceramic
$2,883 / item
Canal Vase by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Like the canals of the Venetian lagoon, twisted, flexed, characterized by sudden bends and curves, but also by the gentle ripples of the water, so Canal — a vase that owes its core f...
Murano Glass
$2,883 / item
Canal Vase by Purho
Located in Geneve, CH
Like the canals of the Venetian lagoon, twisted, flexed, characterized by sudden bends and curves, but also by the gentle ripples of the water, so Canal — a vase that owes its core f...
Murano Glass
Vintage Indian Handcrafted Metal Water Vessel with Wooden Stopper
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage Indian metal water vessel is a striking example of utilitarian craftsmanship elevated by time and patina. Entirely handcrafted, the piece features a rounded shoulder tap...
Metal
Mid Century Studio Pottery Vessel in Water Jar Form
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well crafted lidded Water Jar in the form of the vessels used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. The body of the jar is ribbed, glazed and bears fine abstract coloring in a deep de...
Clay
$260Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Water Pitcher by Scheurich, 1960s
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Keramik Pottery Art Water Pitcher Jug West Germany Stamped on bottom attributed to Scheurich Keramik Colorful stripes 15 tall x 12 w x 13d Original vintage condition preowned S...
Ceramic, Pottery
Circa 1860 Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Scholar's Table Water Pot
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese porcelain blue & white scholar's table water pot, circa 1860. Painted with a simple landscape. Old label & traces of wax seal. 1 7/8" h., 1.75" dia. We are a family business...
Porcelain
$620Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Copper & Iron Water Vessel, Algerian, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A large, beautifully patinated late 19th century water pitcher or vessel, of dovetailed copper construction with forged iron handle. Indistinctly engraved ??? to the neck, meaning ‘u...
Copper, Iron
Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique brass water jug from the 19th century, with calligraphy. Created in India during the 19th century, this brass water jug features a generous circular tapering belly ...
Brass
Rare Vintage Chinese Shiwan Koi Fish Ceramic Shell Water Fountain Tabletop
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare vintage Chinese Shiwan ceramic tabletop water fountain, featuring two beautifully modelled koi fish resting within an intricately formed conch shell and surrounded by sculpted...
Ceramic, Pottery
Artist Liang Ju Cheng Chinese Porcelain Proc Bitong Brushpot Water Lands, ca1980
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large brush pot (29.5cm) with a relief decoration. Marked with a stamp Liang Ju Cheng. Bought in Hong Kong in 1993 so most likely 1980's or early 90's Additional information: Materi...
Porcelain
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Chiseled silver rose-water sprinkler w/ floral motifs & animal spout
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Chiseled silver rose water sprinkler with raised floral motifs, animal-shaped spout and circular base. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve. Weight: 976.01...
Silver
Green Glazed Ceramic Water Jug Pottery Planter with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A richly glazed green ceramic jar with flared neck and raised calligraphic inscriptions. Striking for both its form and surface, this vessel features a rotund body tapering upward to...
Ceramic
For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expression — pottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.
Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story.
On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.
A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.
Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.
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