Earthy Brown and Cream Ceramic Vase with Energetic Dripping Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
From this earth-toned ground, energetic drippings of a lighter hue cascade upwards, their creamy color matching the vase's elegant neck. This dynamic contrast of colors creates a vis...
Ceramic
Pair of Very Large French Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
A central female figure, clothed in a flowing garment surrounded by winged putti is painted on the front of both vases. To the reverse, further romantic scenes are painted portra...
Ormolu
Pair of Diminutive Chinese Porcelain Fencai Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Vibrant famille rose colors depict a scholar and his attendant offering him a peach with a pine tree and waterfall in the background. Each vase has Chinese script on the back, probab...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 in
Stravedamento, Murano Glass Waterfall and Palissandro Marble Raw Signature
Located in Giussano, MB
Stravedamento - "Wonder" - in Venetian dialect. When La Laguna meets The Mountain Premise - The Stravedamento Almost always the mist, caused by the humidity and smog of th...
Marble
Central Waterfall of the Museum of Anthropology Mexico City
By Pedro Ramirez Vazquez
Located in Mexico City, MX
Made by Pedro Ramirez and designed by Chavez Morado.
Glass
Murano Glass Lattimo Filigrana Waterfall Bowl by Ercole Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Lattimo Filigrana Waterfall Bowl/Vase by Ercole Barovier (likely) This is an unusual piece that we are told by collectors is by Ercole Barovier.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Faux Bamboo Lucite and Brass Console by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Shown with the following also currently available in our shop: Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs Kelly Wearstler Marble Vase Directional Waterfall Ottomans Lightolier Lamp by Ge...
Brass
Studio Art Raku Pottery Teal Incised Waterfall Footed Vase
Located in Sacramento, CA
Late 20th century studio art Raku pottery teal incised waterfall footed vase, signed by the artist. The rectangular vase has a deep teal-colored glaze with a white raku crackle glaze...
Pottery
Sold
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
Early 1900s Elegant French Painted Copper and Brass Waterfall Jug
Located in Stockport, GB
Early 1900s elegant French water jug. Made from copper with a brass handle it has previously been painted with black paint and floral motifs. The paint is worn in places and the copp...
Brass, Copper
$7,218
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 13.78 in
1970 Large Peacock lamp in silvered bronze and agate by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Peacock Lamp doing the wheel in bronze with a golden and silver patina and inclusion of hard agate stone discs. Composed of a rectangular base in black stone on which rests a l...
Stone, Silver, Bronze
$3,395
H 68 in W 68 in D 88 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian full size bed frame In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved walnut, with burled walnut panels. Measures: 68"W x 88"D x 68"H. Interna...
Walnut, Burl
Large Pair Chinese Cantonese / Rose Medallion Vases, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing and very good quality pair of Cantonese / rose medallion vase. Each having wonderful bold colors, the inset hand painted panels depicting interior scenes of courtiers and...
Porcelain
The White Peacock
By Jessie Arms Botke
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by female, American artist Jessie A...
Canvas, Oil
French Art Deco Period Full Size Brass Bed
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French 1920’s full size brass bed. The square Art Deco frame is decorated with bands of pierced cast brass, flat twisted posts, and mesh panels. The legs of the headboard finish wi...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$124,500 / set
H 34 in W 65 in D 31 in
Pair Italian Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Gilt-Bronze Center Tables/Consoles
By Fonderia Chiurazzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Gilt-Bronze Center Tables or Wall Consoles with Marble Tops, attributed to Luigi Ciampaglia, renowned for his l...
Marble, Bronze
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$95,000
H 68.9 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entire...
Steel
Highly Important George III Period Chandelier by Christopher Haedy
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The slender baluster shaped shaft divided by drop hung canopies. The unusual shallow candle arms are interspersed with others, shorter, surmounted with pagoda canopies, triangular no...
Cut Glass
$67,528
H 29.53 in W 141.74 in D 159.85 in
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's
By Ennio Chiggio
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Environ Zero sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, Italy, 1970's. Newly Restored and upholstered in Italy.
Fabric
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand Painted FooDog Ginger Jar
Located in Pomona, CA
This magnificent Antique Chinese Famille-Rose porcelain Ginger Jar was 100% hand made and hand paint from famous Chinese Famille-Rose Porcelain. It has beautiful hand painted foo dog...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Rose Rouleau Vases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
During the 18th century, Europeans provided an eager market for Chinese export porcelain, especially the colorful and fanciful ware known as “famille rose.” Named for a palette of op...
Porcelain
Pair of Large Canton Style Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style Chinese porcelain vases Chinese, early 20th century Measures: Height 123cm, diameter 42cm These large and impressive Chinese famille jaune porcelain v...
Porcelain
$29,500
H 31.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks with Maiden Ormolu Mounts. Each obelisk is complete with four sides which terminate...
Malachite, Ormolu
$48,500
H 68.25 in W 48.25 in D 16.75 in
Spanish 18th Century Fruitwood, Rosewood and Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning early 18th century Spanish ebonized fruitwood, rosewood, bone and ormolu specimen cabinet. The cabinet is raised on its original base with beautiful spiral legs and block ...
Ormolu
$14,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in Dm 11 in
Important Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Green Marble Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Pair of Antique green marble and gilt-bronze mounted vases in Louis XVI Style . Date: circa 1880 Dimension: 22 in x 11 in.
Ormolu
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.