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Vases and Vessels For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Large French Mid-Century Wicker Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Mid-Century Wicker Vase.
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1950s French Bohemian Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wicker

Giant massive Murano Glass Rose Vase or Ice Bucket. Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Unique
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This large vase features a Cordone a Fenicio finish. It has a big spiral bead that is pulled vertically to form decorative festoons. This technique, known as Fenicio, was first seen on Phoenician glass...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Studio Pottery Wheel Thrown Stoneware Vase - Unsigned - Late 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid century wheel thrown studio pottery stoneware vase - expert turquoise with brown glaze and interior - unsigned - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no da...
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Mid-20th Century Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Empoli Emerald Green Verde Op-Art Glass Vase with Handles, Signed, Italy 1960
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large, urn-shaped glass vase features elegant Op-Art design on the body of the vase and highly detailed ribbed handles. Monochromatic emerald green glass appears darker in t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Palace Style Vintage Blue and White Chinese Urns
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A very important vintage pair of oriental porcelain vases, each of urn form and decorated with floral and architectural designs in hues of blue on a white ground. The neck with oppo...
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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Fontana Arte Rare Cartoccio Vase in Ruby Red Glass
Located in Bochum, NRW
Originally designed by Pietro Chiesa in 1932 for Fontana Arte, this vase is made from one hot folded sheet of glass. This vintage Cartoccio in ruby red glass can be dated from the 19...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

A rare Swedish Grace vase by Sylvia Stave, artistic leader at CG Hallberg, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase in pewter with beutiful circular handles, Swedish Grace / Art Deco by Sylvia Stave for CG Hallberg. Sylvia Stave and Estrid Ericson were the two most prominent women within pe...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pewter

Glass Urn with Scalloped Edge
Located in New York, NY
A substantial glass urn with scalloped edge and handles, circa early-20th century USA. An American glass urn with scalloped edge around, handles on either side, finished with an octa...
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Mid-20th Century American Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Tall Vintage Stem Vase, French, Glass, Fluted Sleeve, Flower, Mid Century, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage stem vase. A French, blown glass fluted flower sleeve, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Striking blown form with a pleasingly slimline proportion ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Glass Vase Amber Colored, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Delicate 20th century glass vase from the Art Deco period, circa 1920 in Austria. The lovely vase knows how to convince, a great designed piece of glass, adorned by a special cut whi...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Toyo Japanese Ikebana Vase, 1960s
By Toyo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This Japanese ikebana vase was made in the 1960s. It has a textured exterior with a glaze applied with a large brush and a highly contrasting glossy chocolate interior glaze. The foo...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Lemons Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching realistic Majolica lemons jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the sh...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 19C Style Black & Gold Chinoiserie Tole Cachepots.
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Large Art Nouveau Blue & Green Glazed Vase by Herman Kähler, Denmark c. 1900
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and fairly large ceramic vase in dark blue, green and brown glazed surface designed by Herman Kähler and manufactured by Herman Kähler ceramics. The vase is in very good ...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early wheel thrown terracotta studio pottery vase - glossy cat's eye glaze (brown streaked with white) - white glazed interior - dramatic form showing finger rid...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Large Porcelain Ginger Jar, Famille Noire, China c1930s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A 1930s hand-crafted Chinese porcelain ginger jar, also known as a large melon jar for its distinctive, rounded shape. In very good condition for its age and use, this collectible p...
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1930s Chinese Qing Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Original Signed Giovanni DeSimone Hand Painted 'Balloons' Italian Ceramic Vase
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Original and signed by Giovanni DeSimone, this hand-painted vase is full of colour and fun Hand painted scene of Italian children playing with balloons A terrific piece of Giovanni a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Andersson & Johansson, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black and orange-glazed stoneware vase produced by Andersson & Johansson, Höganäs, Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 7“ H x 11“ W x 8.5“ D
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1940s Swedish Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden. Large, round vase in glazed faience.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Ilse Claesson for Rörstrand, Sweden. Large, roun...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience

Stunning French Mid-Century Turquoise Lava Glazed Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual French mid-century turquoise and black lava glazed twin stem vase formed in the style of a jug dating from around 1950/60. The red earthenware vase stands on a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Round Diskometal Vase by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Round Diskometal Vase designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A timeless piece for a beautiful place. * Round diskometal vase with waves * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer: Ju...
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1930s Danish Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Val Saint Lambert Signed Green Crystal Vase Cut to Clear Belgium 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Signed crystal vase cut to clear, Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Origin: Belgiu...
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1950s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Large MacCoy Ceramic Pot with Lid Brown Color 1960 United States
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Pot with lid by Mccoy from United States, 1960's. Brown glaze with brown painted zig-zag motif. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s American French Provincial Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

WMF Ikora Green Patinated Art Deco Metal Rounded Vase with Trees, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Rare WMF Ikora metal rounded vase from the 1930s. The patinated turquoise green metal contrasts beautifully with the gold trees and branches design. T...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Vase Decorative Object Murano Glass Green Mid Century Modern Italian Design 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Unusual vase made of ribbed opaque Murano glass, in the shade of bottle green. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Mouth diameter: 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

French Majolica Swan Jardiniere, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white & pink swan jardiniere, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Majolica

Bohemian Cut Glass Blue Perfume Bottle
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue Bohemian glass perfume bottle. Frosted glass body with cut glass stopper. No makes mark or brand stamp.
Category

1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

1970s Huge Brutalist Danish Sejer Unic Sculptural Ceramic Floor Vase Blue Grey
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Huge Mid-century Danish ceramic floor vase by Fridtjof Sejersen for Sejer ceramic studio. Made ca 1960s to 1970s. It´s made in his own studio workshop in Nr. Aaby on the Danish islan...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Three-planter metal plant stand by Mathieu Matégot circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
This elegant mid-century plant stand was designed by Mathieu Matégot in the 1950s. Crafted in metal, it features three distinct pot holders, each fashioned from perforated sheet meta...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Impressive -Large and Heavy French Clear Crystal Tear Drop Vase circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1140 Large scale crystal French vase
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1950s Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal

Large Japonese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large Japonese Vase Satsuma Circa 1930. H / 13 inches.
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1930s Japanese Meiji Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic vase signed Robert Picault Vallauris.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Vase in patinated bronze designed by Jacob Ängman for GAB Sweden, 1930s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Art Deco Vase in patinated bronze designed by Jacob Ängman (1876-1942) for GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget) in Sweden during the 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Vase porcelain Blue & White hand painted dragons, Circa 1950
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an elegant porcelain Chinese export porcelain Bottle Vase raised on a low foot, all hand painted in a blue and white dragon pattern, which we date to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. The vase is fairly large and very well hand potted in a Classic bottle shape on a low foot having a clear white glaze with a light blue tinge. The base is also glazed to the centre and the foot rim has been carefully hand-cut. The vase is finely hand painted in a large range of cobalt blue tones from a light blue to a deep dark, almost black tones of cobalt blue, all around the body with two five toed dragons dancing among clouds. There are border patterns around the foot rim and the lower body all between blue circles with double blue circles just below the top rim. The base has a carefully hand painted underglaze-blue six-character apocryphal Qing - Qianlong ( 1736 to 1795) seal mark, though we date this vase to the mid 20th century. Approximate Weight: about 2.3Kg. unpacked. Overall a beautiful Chinese blue and white hand painted Vase
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Boris Lacroix (1902-1984) Large Spherical Vase circa 1930
Located in CA, CA
Jean Boris Lacroix Very rare signed large spherical glass vase mounted on a Saturn ring mount nickel-plated metal base circa 1930
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1930s Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Nickel

Edvin Öhrström, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue blown-glass vase designed by Edvin Öhrström and produced by Orrefors, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Robert Chiazzo, green ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Chiazzo, green ceramic vase, 1960, Bormes, Vallauris, Era Jouve, Picault Beautiful free-form ceramic vase by French artist Robert Chiazzo. In the last pictures, you can see ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Kaiser - K. Nossek, Vintage Porcelain Urn and Cover, Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
KAISER (manufacturer) - K. Nossek (designer) - Desiree (product line) - vintage fine porcelain urn and cover - featuring shaded enamels and flor...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

johann seltmann mid century porcelain VASE with outstanding floral decor 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
1950s porcelain vase by Johann Seltmann. Very beautiful floral decor in green, grey, black and gold on white. Gold rim at bottom and top. Marked to bottom Bavaria Johann Seltmann Voh...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint Rare Barbara Brenner Rosenthal Studio Linie Op Art Wave Vase Germany Mint Spectacular Modernist Barbara ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage English Metal Ice Bucket / Wine Cooler 'circa 1930s'
Located in London, GB
Vintage English metal ice bucket or cachepot (circa 1930s). Lion motif handles accent this interesting vintage piece with grape bunch motif. The piece...
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1930s English Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Decorative Elongated Ceramic Flower Vase, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Decorative elongated ceramic flower vase (circa 1960s). This mid-century flower vase is cylindrical in shape and stylishly glazed with a sheen in a d...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Barovier & Toso Cordonato D'oro Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning mid-century Italian Murano red art glass Cordonata D'oro vase with a tri-corn top. The vase is heavily made standing on a clear glass rounded foot with a vertical ribbed d...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Schollert, Vase, Ceramic, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A fluted white-glazed ceramic vase produced by Schollert, Denmark, c. 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Octagonal Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase
Located in New York, NY
This striking Tiffany and Co. Art Deco Octagonal Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase originates from the United States, Circa 1930. Features a gorgeous geometric composition, an octagonal b...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hand Painted Square Ceramic Fish Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Persian ceramic vase hand-painted and glazed with colorful fish motif surrounding on green color background. Great object of art for display. The opening is 1 inch.
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1960s Persian Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Mid-Century Teak Planter, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Teak Planter, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century flower box or planter stand on tall round tapered legs with decorative small tile inlay along the edge. Good vintag...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Teak

Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red, Blue, Yellow & Clear Faceted Glass Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Sommerso triple cased rubi red, yellow and blue Murano glass vase attributed to Mandruzzato. Murano, Italy, 1960s. The vibrant colors make this piece highly decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Orchies Ceramics Factory Pair Of French Art Deco Ceramic Vases
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. These stunning vases display clear Art Deco influences, evident in the geometric lines and squared, decorative handles adorned with elegant gilding. The tapered, symmetrical shape is typical of the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco was at its peak. The predominant color is a deep cobalt blue, characteristic of high-quality ceramic production from that era, associated with a refined decorative style. The gilded handles create a striking and luxurious visual contrast with the rest of the design. The geometric gilded handles, distinctive in their elegance, reflect neoclassical influences reinterpreted through the lens of Art Deco. The decorative details on the handles were applied by hand, a hallmark of fine ceramic craftsmanship. The ceramic used is glazed earthenware. The glossy finish suggests the use of vitreous glazes, applied to achieve a shiny, even surface. The gilding on the handles may have been done using the ceramic lustre technique, where gold is applied at a low temperature after an initial firing, resulting in a durable, shiny finish. The vases date to the period between 1925 and 1930, as indicated by the stamps on the bottom. The Orchies pottery factory was one of the leading French manufacturers specializing in ceramics, located in Orchies, in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Founded in 1886 by Désiré Leroy, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its products and its distinctive trademark, often featuring the silhouette of a windmill, a typical symbol of that region of France. Initially focused on decorative ceramics and household items, the factory later expanded by merging with other local manufacturers, broadening its range of products. A key figure in the company's growth was Jules Auguste Hamin, who helped drive its expansion and brand development. Orchies products were renowned for their craftsmanship and the high quality of materials used. The ceramics were produced using a variety of techniques, including terracotta and glazed stoneware. Orchies excelled in the creation of decorative vases, tableware, pitchers, and other ornamental objects. Bright colors and glossy finishes were characteristic of many of their works, which blended elements of local tradition with Art Nouveau influences. During its golden age, Orchies not only dominated the French market but also exported its ceramics to several European countries and beyond. Its quality craftsmanship and refined design made its products highly valued by both the general public and collectors of art ceramics. The Orchies factory played a major role in the French ceramic industry from the late 19th to the early 20th century, contributing significantly to the development of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais ceramic tradition. However, like many factories of the time, Orchies faced increasing industrial competition and the economic crises of the 20th century, ultimately ceasing operations in the mid-1900s. Today, Orchies ceramics are highly sought after by collectors for their beauty and rarity. The windmill silhouette, imprinted on many of their pieces, remains a distinctive mark of quality and elegance. This pair of vases is a beautiful example of French Art Deco ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist mid century modern stoneware vase
Located in Bristol, GB
Brutalist Mid century modern stoneware vase. England, mid 20th century. A sculptural, hand thrown studio pottery vase with a wonderful natural textured glazed finish, Good size, ex...
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Mid-20th Century British Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Large Vintage Hand Hammered Copper Vessel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional Hand crafted hammered copper vessel, probably made for American moonshine era Producer. The large copper vessels were used for stora...
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1960s North American Rustic Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Copper

Murano Glass Vase with Blue Stripes attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1930s Hand-blown clear glass vase with internal blue swirls. Made in Murano Italy during the 1930s or 40s. Distinct Art Deco styling. This designs is attributed to Ercole Barovier....
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage L.E. Smith Ruby Red & Amberina Ribbed Swung Vase 25.25"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measuring 25.25" h x 7" w This striking mid-century swung vase was produced by **L.E. Smith Glass Company**, a renowned American glass manufacturer known for its vibrant art glass and innovative designs. Crafted using the **swung glass...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass w/ Amber and Yellow Naturalist Detailing Vase
Located in New York, NY
This equisential detailed Art Deco Émile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase in Amber and Yellow W/Naturalist Detailing originates from France, Circa 1900. Features a golden base color with amber...
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Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Porcelain White Mini Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain/ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain

Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Fish Silver and Aquamarine Vase, 1947
Located in Uccle, BE
Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) is one of the most well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. This piece is marked "Gustavsberg Argenta 47 Made in Sweden". Swedish ceramic artist and designer, Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960) was primarily active in the late-1920s through the 1950s and is best known for his contribution to functionalist style, as well his work as the artistic leader of the Gustavsberg porcelain factory. Algot Wilhelm Kåge (originally Nilsson) was born in 1889 in Stockholm. Kåge studied decorative painting at the Technical School, later known as the School of Art Konstfack, in Stockholm (never graduating), and subsequently at the Valand Academy in Gothenburg, where he studied under Scandinavian painters...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching black and amber Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s-1960s. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be user as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a cerami...
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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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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