Vases and Vessels
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
1990s Thai Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Pewter
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Marble
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Vases and Vessels
Oak
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Majolica
Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass
1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Vases and Vessels
Copper
18th Century Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Terracotta
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Vases and Vessels
Brass
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Porcelain, Terracotta
19th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Slate, Bronze
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Bronze
1970s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases and Vessels
Clay, Stoneware
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Earthenware
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Other
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Stoneware
Mid-19th Century Czech Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Glass
1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage Vases and Vessels
Art Glass
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Tôle
Early 20th Century American American Classical Vases and Vessels
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Gold, Enamel
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Ceramic, Porcelain
Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Majolica
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Metal
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels
Pottery
Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
1910s Unknown American Classical Vintage Vases and Vessels
Wood
Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Vases and Vessels
Silver
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.