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Vases and Vessels For Sale
Mid-Cenury Primitivist Marble Vase with Relief Carved Geometric Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid Century Modern primitivist vase was realized in France circa 1950. It features a cylindrical body that tapers towards the top with a flared mouth that cantilevers over the body of the piece- in a beautiful white exotic marble. The surface of the vase has been handcarved in relief with a wealth of geometric motifs including stylized celtic knots bookended on top and bottom by deconstructed Greek key motifs. Additionally, there is an arched form with a open circle approaching the top of this piece. With its clean modernist lines, monochromatic palate, and patently (and beautifully) hand crafted aesthetic, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Mid Century to contremporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Danish Modern Art Glass by Saara Hopea Finland
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand blown art glass vase, by Saara Hopea and produced for Nuutajärvi Notsjö, Finland, circa 1950s. Etched signature underneath. It measures 4.5" height x 3.5" diameter.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Art Deco Large Daum Nancy Etched Glass Vase, France, 1930s
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco large daum nancy etched glass vase, France, 1930s. Large glass vase with acid cut geometric motif. Signed lower Daum Nancy France with the c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Motala Lervarufabrik, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed vase designed and produced by Motala Lervarufabrik, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Large Lalique Bottle of Perfume, Fleur de Cristal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Lalique bottle of perfume, fleur de cristal, 20th century. Large Lalique perfume bottle filled with fleur de cristal perfume extract, 20th century. H: 27cm, W: 19cm, D: 4.5cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Pair Antique Blue and White Dutch Delft Vases
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of tall blue and white antique Delft vases was hand-painted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, around 1880-1890. They have a distinctive bottle-like silhouett...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Vases and Vessels

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Delft

Ettore Sottsass Shiva Limited Edition Black Prototype 2/8
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Black Shiva ceramic vase designed by Ettore Sottsass circa 1973, edited by BD in Barcelona. This piece has been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 100 units. This...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Orrefors Swedish Ribbed Glass Anemone Vase
Located in New York, NY
Orrefors curved ribbed crystal anemone vase with large open rim that opens out to highlight the flowers within. Sweden, late 20th Century.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Nugget M Vase Resin Clear Light Fuchsia Matt Green
Located in barasso, IT
Nugget vase, clear light fuchsia, matt dust green. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: M - ø 16cm x H 26cm Colours: clear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels

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Resin

"Mermaid & Sea Dragon", Exceptional Art Deco Vase w/ Silver Overlay, Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large and impressive vase by the Gustavsberg porcelain works in Sweden is rare for two reasons -- first, the detail of the silver overlay, showing a nude mermaid riding a fierce...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Amphora-style Discometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Amphora-style Discometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1920s. An impressive piece for a beautiful place. * Amphora-style of discometal vase with lugs * Designer: Just Ande...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese apothecary, likely originally used to store liquid opium known as chandu. Additional Dime...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Japanese Large Plastered Pottery Vase 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a very rare large ceramic vase made in Japan, Edo period (1800s-1860s). I have been buying old tools and antiques in Japan for over 20 years, and this is the first time I hav...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Vases and Vessels

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Pottery, Straw, Plaster

Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, but with an inscription on the base. Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Vase - Sommerso - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful art glass Sommerso vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio Poli. The vase is in good condition. Beautiful colors and quality. Dimensions: 5 x 5 cm and 18 cm ta...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass i...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle Aubergine Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. An aubergine glaze. Signature is obscured by the glaze. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramiq...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Multicolor Murano Glass Vase with Murrine
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant multicolored Murano Glass vase with embossed colored murrine. A touch of class for any space. Height 24 centimeters, diameter 19. Perfect vintage condition
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1980s Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

Louis LAURAIN Ages Art Deco Stoneware Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware vasese by Louis LAURAIN for Agès, France, 1920s. Geometric design. Height : 28cm (11"), Diameter : 19cm (7.5"). Signed "L. Laurain" and stamped "Agès France...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Venini, elegant pair of Murano glass vases 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Add a touch of authentic Italian Mid-Century Modern design to your home with this stunning pair of vases signed (presumably, to be verified) by the famous Venini glassworks in Murano...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 6.625” H x 6” diameter
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Pair Antique Carl Thieme Potschappel Dresden Lidded Vases Pedestals Sevres 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine & monumental pair of late 19th century Porcelain lidded urns on pedestals by Carl Thieme (Potschappel), with Sevres marks, circa 1880. The urns are in three three section...
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1880s German Rococo Revival Antique Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Spaghetti L Vase Soft Resin Grey Yellow
Located in barasso, IT
Spaghetti vase, grey, yellow. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available. Colours:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Art Deco Ceramic Vase with Hand-Painted Detailing by Arthur Percy for Gefle
Located in New York, NY
This stunning hand painted ceramic vase was realized by the esteemed Swedish ceramicist Arthur Percy for Gefle circa 1920. It features a subtly conical body with inset sloped shoulde...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue & White Jar with First Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
Loosely brushed with cobalt blue pigments, this round blue-and-white storage jar is adorned with a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a cluster of rocks, a symbol for a long and happy lif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Wedgwood Dark Blue and White Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Wedgwood dark blue and white jasperware vases. Insides of vases have a shiny glazed finish. 6” tall x 5.5” across top x 4.5” across bottom. ...
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1930s British Neoclassical Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Ginbari Cloisonne Enamel Vase
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, Ginbari enamel over copper vase. The globular shaped vase is enameled with a polychrome image of blossoming Bluebells flowers on the light blue g...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Enamel

Very Large Antique Signed Gallé French Art Nouveau Green Cameo Art Glass Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, very large scale antique French art glass vase. In green tones. With acid-cut back cameo grapes, grape leaves, & vines. Signe...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Orange, White, and Clear Art Glass Vase in Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking sculptural vase is decorated with swirling lines of white and transparent orange fused glass, circling the bowl upwards towards the rim and guiding the eye along the curves ...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass, Glass

French Early 19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French terracotta olive oil jar from the early 19th century, with wonderful glazes of vibrant orange and energetic black splashes that surround the entire piece. Hand-crafted in Fr...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Vases and Vessels

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Terracotta

26 Niobe Glass Vase, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Niobe Glass Vase was originally designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1986. The vase is made out of blown glass and signed on the base. For further information please see authenticity i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby Papillon Decor Metal mount with indistinct impressed marks for Boudon and Klur Height: 10.5 Inches x 8 Inches wide x 5 Inches deep Condition: Very good with wear commensurate of age and use with some loss to gilt, The Loetz glassworks existed in Klostermuhle, Austria, for just over a hundred years, starting from 1840. But its heyday was during the life-time of Max Ritter Von Spaun, grandson of the original Johann Loetz who had founded the company. Von Spaun took over the company in 1879 and ran it until 1908, a year before his death. He was assisted by Eduard Prochaska, his technical specialist, and together they invented, designed and produced a whole series of wonderful new types of glass, taking out several patents and winning awards at all the major world exhibitions during the 1890's and the first years of the new century. The Loetz company were amongst the leaders in Art Nouveau design and expecially in irridescent art glass. "Papillon" glass, like the vase on the left, is sometimes known today as "oil spot" glass. Another favourite Loetz colouring was irridized glass with pulled trails called "Phenomenon" glass. There were irridized vases with ribbons of metallic colours winding over the surface, and many spectacular designs with applied trails of beautiful colours, or simply pulled out of the body of the glass to form handles or decoration. About 1900 the company started collaborating with outside designers, and some great artists designed pieces for Lotz, notably Joseph Hofmann, Koloman Moser, Maria Kirchner, and Hofstatter. In 1908 Loetz was taken over by Max Von Spaun's son, also called Max, and although it struggled financially (going through bankruptcy in 1911 and again in 1931) there were several great designers whose work was produced by Loetz during those years and through the art deco period. These included Adolf Beckert...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Glacier Moon Vases In FROST
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your interior design projects with the Glacier vases in Frost Glaze.. Matt crystalized soft grey tones..Useful smaller sizes from The Shine Studios. This handcrafted stonewar...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning Art Deco period faience bowl, made in France by the Emaux de Longwy art pottery workshop and dating circa 1920-30s. This earthenware bowl is hand-decorated with Chinoiseri...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Vintage Tole Topiary Tree in White Lattice Box Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming single tole topiary tree in lattice planter box. A beautiful addition to any room. Very French chic.
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20th Century Vases and Vessels

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Tôle

Fritz Heckert "Jack In The Pulpit" Glass Vase Art Nouveau, Bohemia, circa 1901
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Rare example of a large red "Jack In The Pulpit" glass vase from Fritz Heckert around 1901. This unique piece of Art Nouveau glass art convinces with its beautiful shaped body and u...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Vintage Oriental Chrysanthemum Jade Glass Flower Bonsai Tree In Celadon
By Chinese Jesus
Located in Birmingham, AL
a Chinese Republic Jade, glass, and hardstone flower bonsai tree in a celadon pot, likely from the mid-20th century. These "Ming Trees" are known for their craftsmanship and symbolism, representing harmony, peace, and prosperity. Materials: Jade, various hardstones, glass, and a celadon ceramic pot. Style: Bonsai-like arrangement with cascading branches. Flowers: Pink, white, purple, and red with yellow bead centers. Leaves: Made of jade, agate, or glass. Symbolism: Represents harmony, peace, and prosperity. Value: These trees are valued for their intricate detail and artistry. Description This exquisite oriental bonsai tree is a stunning addition to any collection. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this Chinese chrysanthemum jade glass flower tree...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Japanese Vases and Vessels

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Jade

Swedish Yellow Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish light-yellow glass vase, Midcentury Modern Scandinavian Modern, Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images and ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Art Deco Terracotta Vase with 'Fire' Glaze, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual vase hand-painted in orange, yellow and brown nuances - mimicing fire. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the 1920s. Similar in appearance to designs by...
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1920s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Loetz Glass "Titania" Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

Luxury Vase 4 "#BLM Black Lives Matter". Porcelain. Handmade Handcrafted Design.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...
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2010s Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Acrylic

Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pottery ash glazed stoneware vase with decorative, hand-painted brush strokes on upper third of vessel. Dating from the latter 20th century with a narrow, pinched neck and textured ...
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Mid-20th Century Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Clay

Pre-Order Omoide Urn 170 Cubic Inches, Obvara, Ceramic Raku Pottery
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
Omoide ~ (思い出) - memories The passing of a loved one will always be a defining moment in a person's life. The Omoide Urn is a one of a kind ceramic piece that offers a focal point ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Copper

Vintage French Olive Green Demijohn / Carboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. 1930s, France). Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted as 'hand-blowing') exhibiting a smattering of...
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Botanical Heavy Classic White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 3 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 3 Available, Each S...
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20th Century American Classical Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Antique 19th Century Chinese Quality Canton Famille Rose Jardinière
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Chinese quality Canton Famille Rose jardinière decorated with pretty hand painted panels showing scenes of Chinese people,...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Art Deco Faceted Crystal Green Glass Vase in Style of Josef Hoffman, Moser
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural Art Deco vase was made of heavy crystal glass in jewel-like emerald green color, featuring bold, faceted cuts in concentric bands in the Viennese Secessionist style of Jos...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vases and Vessels

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Glass, Art Glass

French Art Pottery Metenier Blue Ceramic Vase Pot
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
French Art Pottery Metenier blue ceramic vase pot Made from stoneware and signed on the base by ‘G.Métenier’ for Gilbert Metenier. An artist potter who worked from 1907 until 1940...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of "Clair de lune" Vases attr. to Baccarat & E.Rousseau, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of blue-tinted crystal “rouleau” vases decorated with Japanese-style enameled decoration representing a gilded full moon reflecting a tree with flowering branches, sur...
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1880s French Japonisme Antique Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

1973 Mobach Inspired Double Brown Ceramic Wall Planter, Signed by Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mobach inspired double wall planter, 1973. Double bulbous compartments for planting or bird housing! In original condition with lovely patina and ribbed texture. Wear is consistent w...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Quality Antique Chinese Bronze Vase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Chinese bronze vase having a quality ornate Chinese decorated bronze vase featuring a blossom tree, oriental male figure an...
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1880s Chinese Antique Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

L C Tiffany Mazarin Blue Two Handled Miniature Favrile Glass Vase, Signed
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A very rare, two extruded handled Louis Comfort Tiffany bright Mazarin blue Favrile miniature vase with flared top in Art Nouveau style. Beautifully signed 'L. C. Tiffany Inc Favrile...
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1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels

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Art Glass

Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stamped Edition Padilla Picasso Pottery Handled Portrait Vase After Pablo Picasso, signed on the front 'Picasso' in blue script. Stamped on the bottom: 296 1994 Edition 29A /500 Picasso by Padilla Mexico Bears Paper Padilla Label This limited edition Padilla Picasso pottery vase is a stunning tribute to Pablo Picasso’s iconic ceramic designs. Created circa 1994 as part of a limited run of 500 pieces, this handled portrait vase is stamped 296 Edition 29A out of 500 Picasso by Padilla Mexico and bears an original Padilla paper label. The front is signed "Picasso" in blue script, reflecting the artist’s unmistakable style. Standing 12 inches high, 5.5 inches wide (including the handle), and 3.5 inches deep, this piece features a striking hand-painted abstract portrait. The cream/ivory base is accented with dark green outlining the rim, while ochre tones are used for the expressive scraffito hair-like design. The face and decorative swirl patterns are rendered in deep blue, while lavender brushstrokes elegantly swirl around the lower half. The handle is adorned with black and red striped accents, adding to its unique visual appeal. A beautiful collector’s item, this Padilla Edition Picasso vase...
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20th Century Mexican Modern Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Houston, TX
Colors of each vase are not exactly the same and denote the age and hand painted technique.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

17th Century Italian Faience Apothecary Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century Italian Faience ceramic apothecary jar. Bright colors of yellow, green and dark blue on cream background. In writing is "VG To BASILICO". There is a label affixed to bot...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Rock Xl Vase Resin Black White
Located in barasso, IT
Rock vase - clear antique matt black and white. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm Vase in soft resin de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Arts and Crafts Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Contemporary Fish Design Gaetano Pesce Medusa L Vase Soft Resin Blue
Located in barasso, IT
Medusa vase, clear blue Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L Ø 22cm x H 36cm Other sizes available Colours: Clear ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Pagoda Jar
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain pagoda jar with removable top. China, Early 21st Century Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 8"H. Goo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

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 expressionpottery 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.

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