Vases and Vessels
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vases and Vessels
Crystal, Enamel
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Vases and Vessels
Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Vases and Vessels
Glass
1890s French Greek Revival Antique Vases and Vessels
Marble, Bronze
1880s French Other Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Vases and Vessels
Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Crystal
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels
Crystal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Vases and Vessels
Opal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vases and Vessels
Crystal, Bronze
1870s French Classical Greek Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels
Crystal
19th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels
Crystal, Metal
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Vases and Vessels
Opaline Glass
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Vases and Vessels
Opaline Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
19th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Vases and Vessels
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vases and Vessels
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Vases and Vessels
Marble, Bronze
Antique, New and Vintage Vases and Vessels
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.