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What are ceramic vases used for?
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Today, ceramic vases are often decorative in nature, but in history ceramic vases or containers were used throughout the day in many different ways. They were for storage, transport, mixing items, serving food and drinks, storing cosmetics and perfume and they were used as gifts to the gods. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary ceramic vases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Swedish Modern Floral Fauna Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Nila Ceramic
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hand-painted Swedish midcentury modern cylinder vase depicting the head of a black and white
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic
Modernist Ceramic Horse Head Vase by Royal Hickman
By Royal Hickman
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Modern ceramic horse head vase by Royal Hickman in gloss black finish with light accents. Good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Black Face Head Ceramic Vase Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern black ceramic face or head vase.
Great looking from all sides.
Studio piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
White Long Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A decorative vase for the home, that can contain water and flowers. The pinecones above the head
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Black Long Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A decorative vase for the home, that can contain water and flowers. The pinecones above the head
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Santina Infiorata Head Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
A head with a face and flowers in relief that can be used as a centerpiece or a vase for flowers
Category
2010s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic