Vases and Vessels
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vases and Vessels
Pottery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels
Pottery
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1940s American Organic Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Rustic Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels
Blown Glass
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.